At Your Library - fall issue 2014

Your guide to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library

FALL 2014

September • October • November BUSINESS EDUCATION FAMILIES grow at the library

Back to School

the library is your partner

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Grow Your Business 4Homework Help resources and workshops for success 4Jumpstart!

PAGE 21 4Books and Beer 4Connecting with Commuters #crrlfallfood!

Local Writers 4 treats, recipes, family PAGE 7

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table of contents FALL 2014 n SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

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Grow Your Business Or start a new one

Grow Your Education

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Back to school starts at your library

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Books and Beer Curriculum Connections Resources for teachers

Local brewer brings them together Your guide to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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September • October • November BUSINESS EDUCATION FAMILIES grow at the library

Back to School

On the cover: Tom Rumora, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for Spotsylvania County, uses library resources for both his professional and personal life.

See page 28.

the library is your partner

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Grow Your Business 4Homework Help resources and workshops for success 4Jumpstart!

PAGE 21 4Books and Beer 4Connecting with Commuters #crrlfallfood!

4Local Writers treats, recipes, family PAGE 7

is printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified printer.

Writers

Success stories, tips, novel writing 1

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Thanks to the Friends of the Library for supporting the production of

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features

classes & events

Welcome............................................ 3

Great Stuff For All Ages............. 9

Grow at school and in business

Learning, discovery, and enrichment

Get to Know the Library.................... 4 Inspired to serve by a lifelong love of reading

children

Commuter Corner.............................. 4

Grow A Reader..........................11

Use your time wisely to power up or relax

Educational opportunities for preschool kids

On the Web....................................... 7

After Hours...............................13

Being Social....................................... 7

Kids Learn and Grow.................16

Articles for kids on librarypoint.org

Share treats and recipes with #crrlfallfood

How Does It Work?............................ 8

Evening and weekend schedules

Classes and programs for kids in grades K-6

PAWS for Reading......................16

Downloading eBooks faster and easier

Practice reading with our four-legged customers

Customer Spotlight.......................... 28

STEM .......................................17

Empowered at work and at home

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

Friends of the Library.......................29 Book sales offer hidden gems

teens

In Your Community.......................... 30

Teen Place.................................19

Find the library in your community

Learning and fun, just for teens in grades 6-12

Book Lists

adults

Quick recommendations from librarians

Business Articles Online.................. 8 Back to (Pre)School........................12 Back to School................................17 Turn Dreams into Reality................19 Entrepreneurs: Read it. Do it..........21 Business Magazines in Print........... 22

For Adults................................. 23 Adults want to learn, connect, and relax, too

Movies...................................... 25 From classics to musicals to family favorites

Crafts....................................... 26 Share your creations, learn new skills

Book Groups............................. 27

Book groups at your local branch Fall 2014

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welcome

DONNA COTE n DIRECTOR

Here’s hoping that you and your family enjoyed a summer filled with reading, watching and listening at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library! As of press time, you still have a month left to join the summer reading club, ask your librarian for just the right book, or post a photo of what you’re reading on social media using #crrlsummerlove.

We’re back to our fall routines in just a few weeks, and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library has just what you need to make your re-entry go smoothly. Students can head directly for the Homework Help page on our website to find free online tutoring available seven days a week.

This page also highlights our online research resources as well as our award-winning Homework Help articles.

Whether it’s medieval history, how electricity works, or how a bill becomes a law, these short articles are filled with resources that will help students of all ages get that assignment in on time. Check out the article on page 5 for more about these and other homework help resources.

Business folks will find tools at the library to help start or maintain a business, whether it’s doing demographic research, booking a free meeting room, or faxing, copying or printing documents. Library classes and events can help, too - check out the organizing program at Salem Church

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on October 8 or any of our Training on Demand classes where you can learn about the latest technology. Spotsylvania Economic Development Director Tom Rumora tells how he uses the library both for business and for pleasure in the article on page 28. Find more business resources on page 21.

As the days grow shorter and the first frost approaches, harvest the library’s bounty of seasonal cookbooks, gardening guides and holiday entertaining books. Library classes and events offer tips and inspiration for the cook or gardener, too. Try the monthly Vegetarian Cooking class at Salem Church or learn about Dutch Oven Cooking at Montross on October 9.

The CRRL is especially looking forward to a visit from George Washington himself, in one of our continuing lectures of the Stafford 350 lecture series. From Sulgrave Manor in England, the ancestral home of George Washington, Cymon Snow will discuss how the descendant of a Royalist family ended up defying his King and leading a new nation. This very special event will take place on Tuesday, October 7, at 7:00pm at the Stafford Campus of the University of Mary Washington.

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getting to know the library What comes to mind when you picture a librarian? How about an Air Force veteran who raises goats and loves Virginia history?

Meet Mutahara Mobashar, Head of Adult Research at the Salem Church Library!

What was your first library job?

After working at the Germanna Community College Library, I volunteered in the Virginiana Room at Headquarters. I had taken some Civil War history classes and gotten interested in Virginia history.

How did you get involved with libraries?

As child, I loved reading. Some countries I have lived in did not have libraries, so I would always go to the library whenever possible. As a teenager, I was able to get my own library card!

While I was in the Air Force, a fellow Air Traffic Controller mentioned that his mom was a librarian and I found out that I could get my Master’s in Library and Information Science.

What do you like best about the work you do?

Currently as Head of Research at Salem Church, I really enjoy making decisions that improve and influence my department to better serve our customers.

Mutahara Mobashar When you’re not at the library, what do you like to do?

I live in rural Orange County with my husband and three boys, raise goats and chickens and our barn cats. When I have time, I read, cook, can produce and dabble in quilting.

What are you reading/watching/ listening to now?​ The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty, and Downton Abbey.

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back to school

As your partners in education, the CRRL supports parents and students of all ages with their academic needs by providing homework help resources, expert researchers and interactive learning opportunities.

Online Tutoring Connect online at librarypoint.org • Grades K–12, college and adults in both English and Spanish • 7 days a week from 2:00–11:00 p.m.

• 24/7 Study Suite with test preparation, electronic flashcards and study games • Tutoring in all subjects including a Writing Lab Fans of the service say: “This is a great tool for all people and they help you out a lot and wait until you understand it all!!!

Thank you for offering this system!!”

“This was AWESOME! The tutor was super helpful and it was FREE! Love it.”

“My tutor helped me complete my homework. I feel really confident to stand up in class and share my answer.”

Ask a CRRL Librarian There are so many ways to get homework help from your librarians!

• Visit in person and ask our extensively trained staff for help • Email us your question — librarypoint.org/ask • Chat with a librarian 24/7 — librarypoint.org/ask • Text us at 66746 and start your question with AskCRRL • Or simply call us

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Training on Demand Library instructors teach computer skills and provide research tips in hands-on help sessions tailored to your needs.

Go Beyond Google Literature Resource Center Critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline.

CRRL Classes

We offer classes for all ages on a variety of educational subjects that engage your student in an engaged, interactive environment.

We provide specialized research tools from reliable sources on a variety of subjects.

Mango Languages Online language learning allows students to hone skills or develop new ones.

Testing and Education Reference Center Students strengthen academic and test-taking skills for familiar standardized tests such as AP, SAT, ASVAB, GED and more.

See a complete list, including Encyclopedia Britannica, National Geographic and more, at librarypoint.org/research

Assigned Reading but not sure what to read?

Ask us! Youth services staff regularly read from the children and teen collections so they are ready to recommend a great book, even for the most reluctant reader.

Are You a Teacher?

See page 18 for how the CRRL can help you make Curriculum Connections with your students.

Check out our reading lists and book reviews online.

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on the web Every month, our award-winning Web-content librarian, Virginia Johnson, crafts original articles for the kids section of librarypoint.org. These articles are intended to entertain, enlighten, and inspire.

Many of them are excellent tools for research projects and author studies, linking to rich resources in the library and on the Web. We publish an article in the following categories monthly: All Fun–Focusing on simple, doable, and homemade entertainment.

Author of the Month–An informative profile of children’s authors, published in their birthday month.

This is an excellent place to start for students doing author studies.

Andrew Clements: A Frindley Writer

being social

#crrlfallfood Show us what you’re cooking this fall!

• Check out a library cookbook.

• Try a recipe. Beverages count too!

• Take a picture of the results.

• Share your masterpiece with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or Flickr using #crrlfallfood.

Each week in September, October, and November, we’ll share a recipe from one of our CRRL staff cookbooks!

Your Own Little World: Create a Terrarium Homework Help–In addition to being fascinating reads, these articles are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning.

Holidays–In this section, you will find articles and booklists on holidays from Groundhog Day to Kwanzaa.

Roman Days and Roman Ways

Thanksgiving

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Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Flickr @crrlnews.

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How Does It Work?

OverDrive eBooks in the Catalog You can now search for, place holds on, and download OverDrive eBooks and eAudios right in the online catalog. Having them integrated into the catalog makes it much easier for you to manage both your physical and digital materials in one place.

Your digital checked-out items and holds appear under MyCRRL Borrowing.

When your digital item is ready, you can download it right from the Checked Out screen.

When an OverDrive eBook appears in the search results, there is a link labeled: “Check availability.” Clicking on that link quickly shows if the eBook is immediately available, as well as copy/holds information.

To place a hold, click on “Request this Download,” and a popup window opens so you can select your desired format (Kindle, Adobe ePub, etc.). Clicking “Place hold” will ensure that you are notified by email as soon as your book is available.

To renew items from the catalog, go to the OverDrive site at overdrive.librarypoint.org.

In the future, we plan to integrate eBook vendors other than OverDrive into the catalog.

Business eMagazines and Articles Online eMagazines

Click on Zinio at librarypoint.org/ebooks

Magazine Articles Online

Thousands of business-related articles, most from professional journals.

Click on selected database at librarypoint.org/research

Business Insights: Essentials

Includes industry news, company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals.

General OneFile

Articles from newspapers and periodicals

JSTOR

Academic journal articles covering most disciplines, including arts, history, humanities, science, medicine, law, and business.

Shopping on Amazon?

Make your purchase through WOWbrary and the library gets a monetary credit. Go to librarypoint.org/wowbrary and click on “Shop at Amazon”!

For magazines and journals in print, see page 22.

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great stuff for all ages crafts Learning, discovery, and enrichment Family Movie Night

Newton, 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00. Movies the whole family can enjoy. Popcorn provided.

September - The Lego Movie October - Muppets Most Wanted November - Divergent

Chess and Go

Porter, Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30.

Drop in and play chess or the Asian game called Go in Japan, Wei Chi in China, and Baduk in Korea.

Classic Monster Movies

Salem Church, 4th Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00. Dare to be scared by these classic monster films: Dracula with Bela Lugosi (1931) Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein (1931) King Kong (1933)

Tech Petting Zoo

Meet the Moon - 2nd Annual!

Porter, Saturday, September 6, 7:00 - 8:30. See our nearest neighbor through telescopes, and enjoy other lunar activities! Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library; a STEM class in partnership with the NASA Solar System Ambassador Program.

Sign up.

Headquarters, 1st Tuesdays, 4:00 5:30 (except September) Porter, 4th Tuesdays, 3:00 - 5:00 Snow, 1st Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 Newton, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Drop in or by appointment.

Hands-on experience with eReaders and tablets. Learn about the library’s selection of free eMagazines, eBooks, and eAudiobooks.

Bring your device or use ours!

No Dropped Stitches: Dropin Needlework Group

Porter, Fridays, except Nov. 28, 10:00 - 12:00. Get advice, chat, and and share with others what you’re working on. Grade 6 - Adult.

A Loosely Knit Group

Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 Porter, 3rd Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 Salem Church, 1st Tuesdays, no meeting in September, 6:30 - 8:30 Calling all knitting fanatics and crochet addicts. Bring your current projects, share tips, tricks, and ideas. Novice stitchers welcome.

Grade 7 - Adult.

Morning Break Quilt Group

Porter, 3rd Mondays, 9:30 - 12:00.

Join us for some quilting fun. Bring your current projects, share tips and tricks, or get technical assistance from experienced quilters.

Grade 8 - Adult.

DIY Crafts For The Family!

Snow, 3rd Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00.

Get creative at the Snow Branch with do-it-yourself crafts! A staff person will be available to answer questions.

Crafts from the Peanut Gallery

An interactive demonstration of new and innovative technology including a 3-D printer.

Snow, 1st Monday, 2:30 - 4:30 (except September) Headquarters, 1st Tuesday, 4:00 - 6:00 Montross, 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 Cooper, 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 - 4:00 Newton, 3rd Monday, 2:00 - 4:00 England Run, 3rd Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 Porter, 4th Tuesday, 3:00 - 5:00 Salem Church, 1st and 4th Wednesdays, 3:00 - 5:00

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Porter, Wednesday, October 29, 7:30 - 8:30. Make ornaments using real peanuts and paint! Grade 6 Adult.

See page 26 for more crafts for adults.

BRANCH KEY Headquarters England Run Porter Salem Church

Snow Cooper Montross Newton

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Annual Halloween Howl

Montross, Thursday, October 30, 6:00 - 8:00. Games. Prizes. Refreshments.

2014 Virginia Women in History Exhibition

Annual Hispanic Festival

Headquarters, Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 - 7:30. Celebrate the theme for 2014: “Hispanics: A legacy of history, a present of action and a future of success.”

Co-sponsored with the Hispanic Association of Dahlgren. Food, music, crafts and a piñata!

Thank you for being you!

Open House

Newton, Wednesday, September 10, 1:00 - 3:00. Enjoy complimentary cookies and punch as a thank you for being wonderful library customers.

The Centennial Anniversary of the War that Changed the World Exhibit

Headquarters, November 9 – 11, during open hours. The Museum of Valor presents a full theater exhibit to honor the memory and lives of those from World War I.

Headquarters, through September 20, during open hours.

Mary Berkeley Minor Blackford, an antislavery leader in 19th century Fredericksburg, is one of the honorees.

Thanksgiving Open House

Montross, Wednesday, November 26, 3:00 - 5:00. Gingerbread, cider, and a special gift for participants.

Fundamentals of Organizing

Salem Church, Monday, September 15, 7:00 - 8:30 or Wednesday, October 8, 10:30 - 12:00. Join Cathi Phipps, owner of Starting Point Organization, as she shares her tips and tricks for organizing. Grade 6 Adult.

Raising a Money Smart Kid

Headquarters, Monday, September 22, 6:30 - 7:30. Learn how to help your child become money smart. Ideas for young children, teens and college bound young adults.

Presented by Virginia Credit Union. Grade 6 - Adult.

Halloween Costume Swap

Salem Church, Saturday, October 11, 10:00 - 12:00. Exchange your child’s gently used costume for one that’s new to you! Drop off your gently used, clean and stain-free costume at the children’s desk anytime between October 6-10, or between 9:00 - 10:00 on October 11. For each costume donated, you will receive a swap voucher!

The Okee Dokee Brothers: Adventure Songs

Salem Church, Friday, November 14, 7:00 - 9:00. With songs written by campfire, and harmonies born on the water, the natural world is at the heart of the GRAMMY Award winning Okee Dokee Brothers’ Americana folk music.

Music & Muse

Salem Church, 2nd Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00. Share original or borrowed creative material in the Reading Room. Acoustic music, poetry, drama and dance welcome. Grade 6 - Adult.

Dear Johns Blues Band

Salem Church, Thursday, October 2, 7:00 - 8:00. Rough, raucous and a bit gritty around the edges. The Dear Johns Blues Band take influences from Piedmont, Chicago, Delta, Texas and West Coast Blues, to form their own style and sound. Co-sponsored by the Fredericksburg Blues Society. Grade 6 - Adult.

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grow a reader

Birth - age 5

Educational opportunities for preschool kids Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. Drop in.

Toddler Time

Mother Goose

Ages 2 and under with a caregiver.

Salem Church, Mondays, except September 1, 10:00 - 10:15 Porter, Tuesdays, except September 2, November 4 & 25, 9:30 - 9:45 Headquarters, Tuesdays, except October 14 & 21, 10:30 - 10:45 Headquarters, Wednesdays, except October 15 and October 22, 9:30 9:45 Snow, Wednesdays, except November 26, 10:30 - 10:45 Porter, Thursdays, except September 4 & November 27, 10:30 - 10:45 England Run, Fridays, except September 19 & November 28, 10:00 - 10:15

Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.

Salem Church, Mondays, except September 1, 11:00 - 11:20 England Run, Tuesdays, except November 4 & 25, 10:00 - 10:20 Porter, Tuesdays, except September 2, November 4 & 25, 10:30 - 10:50 Snow, Tuesdays, except November 25, 10:30 - 10:50 Headquarters, Wednesdays, except October 15 & 22, 10:30 - 10:50 Salem Church, Thursdays, except October 9 & November 27, 11:00 11:20 Headquarters, Fridays, except September 19, October 17, 24, 31, November 28, 9:30 - 9:50 England Run, Fridays, except September 19, November 28, 11:00 - 11:20 Montross, Fridays, September 26, October 17, 11:00 - 11:20

Alphabet Soup

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Snow, Mondays, except September 1, October 13, 27, November 24, 11:00 - 11:30 Headquarters, Tuesdays, except October 14 and 21, 9:30 - 10:00 England Run, Wednesdays, except October 15, October 29 and November 26, 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30 Porter, Fridays, except September 5,

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19, October 24, 31, November 28, 9:30 - 10:00 & 10:30 - 11:00 Salem Church, Fridays, except September 19, October 17, 31, and November 28, 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30

Preschool Time

Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

England Run, Tuesdays, except November 4 and 25, 11:00 - 11:30 Porter, Thursdays, except September 4, November 27, 9:30 - 10:00 Salem Church, Thursdays, except October 9 and November 27, 10:00 - 10:30 Headquarters, Fridays, except September 19, October 17, 24, 31, and November 28, 10:30 - 11:00

Children’s Hour

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Cooper, Fridays, 11:00 - 12:00. Stories and activities.

Movie Time

Cooper, 4th Saturdays, 11:00 12:30. Enjoy a snack while you watch!

BRANCH KEY Headquarters England Run Porter Salem Church

Snow Cooper Montross Newton

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Alphabet Soup Special: Farms and Forks

Back to School

for the Preschool Set

Alphabet Soup Special: Farms and Forks

Stories, songs and activities in support of World Food Day. Feel free to bring a canned food donation for local food banks.

Snow, Monday, October 13, 11:00 - 11:30 England Run, Wednesday, October 15, 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30 Porter, Friday, October 17, 9:30 - 10:00 & 10:30 - 11:00 Salem Church, Friday, October 17, 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30

Alphabet Soup Special: Halloween Hoopla Stories, songs, and a costume parade!

Snow, Monday, October 27, 11:00 - 11:30 England Run, Wednesday, October 29, 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30 Porter, Friday, October 31, 9:30 - 10:00 & 10:30 - 11:00 Salem Church, Friday, October 31, 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30 Headquarters, Friday, October 31, 10:30 - 11:00

Whether your child is heading off to preschool or Kindergarten, a good book can affirm their excitement, offer a glimpse of expectations or even soothe a little worry.

Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten Toni Buzzeo

Kindergarten Rocks!

Katie Davis

Wemberly Worried Kevin Henkes

The Night Before Preschool Natasha Wing Planet Kindergarten Sue GanzSchmitt The Kissing Hand Audrey Penn Off to School, Baby Duck!

Amy Hest Minerva Louise at School Janet Morgan Stoeke

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after hours

Evening and weekend classes & events to work with any schedule All ages with a caregiver

Grow a reader with your library! Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read.

All ages with a caregiver.

Saturday Tales

Montross, 11:00 - 12:00 Newton, except September 6, 11:00 - 12:00 England Run, 1st Saturdays, 11:00 11:30 Snow, 4th Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:00 Headquarters, Saturdays, September 20, October 25, November 15, 1:30 - 2:00

Books Before Bedtime Special: Happy Halloween!

Salem Church, Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 - 7:30. Stories, songs and activities.

Books Before Bedtime

Montross, Tuesdays, September 9, October 14, November 11, 7:00 - 7:30 Salem Church, Tuesdays, except October 28 and November 25, 7:00 - 7:30 Porter, Wednesdays, except September 3 and November 26, 7:00 - 7:30 Cooper, 4th Thursdays, except for November 27, 7:00 - 7:30

Books Before Bedtime Special: Thanksgiving

Salem Church, Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 - 7:30. Stories, songs and activities.

Summer Reading Wrap Up Party

Montross, Saturday, September 6, 12:00 - 1:30. Games and Refreshments. Sign up.

Goblins, Ghosts and Halloween Fun

Cooper, Thursday, October 30, 7:00 - 8:00.

Spooky stories, crafts and games. Snacks and prizes.

Sign up.

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Tuesday, October 21 Join us in celebrating literacy by participating in the largest shared reading experience.

Visit your nearest branch to enjoy the book, take your picture with a stand-up version of Bunny and enjoy some fun activities. Visit librarypoint. org to enjoy the book online.

Drop in.

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Complete any of these challenges, get a cool prize at the Children’s Desk! Need help? Ask a librarian!

preschool page fun and cool stuff for kids!

Under the Sea Dive to the lost city.

Connect the Dots What can be a decoration or a pie?

Which Color?

Write the name under each fruit and color them.

Numbers!

Draw a line connecting all the numbers, from low to high.

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Complete any of these challenges, get a cool prize at the Children’s Desk! Need help? Ask a librarian!

school age page Back to School –Already?

by Quinn C., age 12 This is outrageous!

After only 10 short weeks I have to go back to school already?! Not that I don’t want to see my friends and my teachers. But I’m not ready for all that work.

I’m totally using the online homework help at the library this year. And

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now that I can download eBooks to my brother’s Kindle, I can do the required reading on the way to and from soccer games.

The most important question is—if I post photos of school lunches to #crrlfallfood, can the library do anything about getting more pizza in the cafeteria?

Luna Lovegood

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Percy Jackson

Camp Half-Blood

Mysterious Benedict Society

L.I.V.E. (Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened)

The Baudelaires A.J. (Arlo Jervis)

The Austere Academy

Jacob Portman

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Ella Mentry School

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kids learn & grow classes and events for kids in grades K–6 Fabulous Friday: Chalk It Up!

Spooky Stories

Headquarters, Friday, September 12, 4:30 - 5:15. Chalk up our sidewalks with artwork created by you! Rain or shine. Sign-up begins August 1.

Fabulous Fridays: Puppet Theater!

Salem Church, Friday, September 26, 4:30 - 5:15.

Experience the world of puppets. Learn, create and perform with a puppeteer.

Snow, Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 - 8:00 Porter, Thursday, October 30, 7:00 - 8:00 Listen if you dare to tales that will chill and thrill you.

Fabulous Friday: Monster Mash!

England Run, Friday, October 3, 4:30 - 5:15 Porter, Friday, October 10, 4:30 - 5:15 Books and activities all about monsters!

Delightfully Frightful Night

Fabulous Friday: Monster Transformation

Snow, Friday, October 10, 4:30 - 5:15. Books, activities and face painting.

Fabulous Friday: Pumpkin Palooza

PAWS for reading PAWS for Reading

Porter, 1st Saturdays, 10:30 12:00 England Run, 1st Saturdays, 2:00 - 3:30 Cooper, 2nd Thursdays, 4:00 5:00 Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:00 Montross, 4th Tuesday, 6:30 7:30 Snow, 4th Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:30 Headquarters, Saturdays, September 20, October 25, November 15, 2:15 - 3:45 Practice your reading with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. Sign up to book your time.

Salem Church, Friday, October 17, 4:30 - 5:15. Celebrate the fall harvest with pumpkin books, activities, and fun carnival games!

Bella Italia

Snow, Friday, November 14, 4:15 - 5:30. Stories, games, and crafts from Italy.

Fabulous Friday: The Show Must Go On

Headquarters, Friday, November 14, 4:30 - 5:15. Join us in welcoming the Christian Youth Theater and learn about putting on a show! Sign-up begins October 1.

Fabulous Friday: Fall Festivities

Porter, Friday, November 14, 4:30 - 5:15. Celebrate the harvest season with stories, games, and a craft!

S’mores and Stories

Newton, Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 - 7:30. Enjoy tasty s’mores while listening to scary Halloween stories.

Headquarters, Thursday, October 30, 6:30 - 8:00. Creepy stories to thrill and chill you. Live Monster music by The Crypts.

Costume Contest and games sponsored by the Teen Council!

Library Lawn. Bring blankets and chairs. Drop in.

Fun Friday: Dragons, Kings, and Knights, Oh My! England Run, Friday, November 7, 4:30 - 5:15. Build a catapult, feed a dragon, learn to juggle, and more! Drop in.

Movie Magic

Cooper, Wednesdays, September 17, October 15, November 19, 3:00 - 4:30. Popcorn will be served.

Children’s Fun

Cooper, Thursdays, except November 27, 4:00 - 5:00. Stories, games and crafts.

Sign up.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Fun Friday Outer Space Spectacular!

England Run, Friday, September 5, 4:30 - 5:15. Learn all about the wonders of outer space with stories, activities, and a craft! Drop-In.

Fabulous Friday: Mission to Mars

Porter, Friday, September 12, 4:30 - 5:15. Learn about the red planet with games and volcanoes.

Fabulous Friday: It’s the Bee’s Knees

Snow, Friday, September 12, 4:30 - 5:15. Kim Fraser from the Bee Keepers will be buzzing with cool facts and activities about bees.

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STEM? STEM is a focused initiative in the nation’s schools and ties in closely with the library’s educational mission. More than just a buzzword, attention to STEM is a necessity in today’s technologically-driven society and closely relates to the proficiencies U.S. students need to compete in a global and innovative economy.

The library regularly offers STEM-related classes, events, and workshops for all ages, empowering hands-on exploration and developing critical thinking skills. All while having fun!

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8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel (Divided By) 1 Dog = Chaos Vivian Vande Velde

Fabulous Friday: Creatures of the Night

Kelsey Green, Reading Queen Claudia Mills

Headquarters, Friday, October 10, 4:30 - 5:15. Join us to learn about nocturnal animals that go bump in the night. Sign-up.

Kids Adventure Night

Montross, Thursday, November 13, 6:30 - 7:30. Desi Harley makes science fun!

Year of Billy Miller Kevin Henkes

Fabulous Friday: Space Out!

Salem Church, Friday, November 21, 4:30 - 5:15. To infinity and beyond! Space games, activities and a craft.

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Words with Wings Nikki Grimes

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teen place learning and fun, just for teens in grades 6-12 Flicks

Cooper, 1st Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00.

Popcorn will be served

Teen Game Night

Montross, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00.

Play games and win prizes!

September 2- Pictionary October 7- Buzzword November 4- Taboo

To Be Continued

Montross, 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00.

Join in a fantastic discussion of fantasy books!

Teen Council

Headquarters, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00. Make a difference at your library! Volunteer with the Teen Council. Drop in.

Teens in Action

Salem Church, Saturday, October 11, 6:30 - 8:30 England Run, Saturday, October 18, 6:30 - 8:30 What happens at the library after dark? Come walk the red carpet as we celebrate Teen Read Week with food, swag bags, music and more!

It’s Invitation Only and you’re invited!

Design a Tote

Montross, Thursday, October 23, 6:30 - 7:30. Using acrylic markers, Chris Sanford will help you design your own bag. Supplies provided.

Sign up.

Money Matters

Montross, Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 - 7:30. Union First Market Bank representative can teach you how to invest and save your hard earned money!

Cooper, 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00. Bring suggestions of fun things you would like to do at your library! Sign up.

September – Ice Cream Social October – Game Night November – Holiday Fun.

Flower Arranging

Montross, Thursday, September 18, 7:00 - 8:00. Learn to arrange flowers with a professional look and take home your own design. Sign up.

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Darius and Twig

by Walter Dean Myers

Discovering Wes Moore

by Wes Moore

Gossamer

by Lois Lowry

The Cage

Salem Church, 2nd Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 Porter, Mondays, October 6 & Nov. 3, 6:00 - 8:00 with a special appearance by our 3-D printer England Run, Thursday, September 18 & Fridays, October 17 & Nov. 21, 3:30 - 5:00 Play video games, create art, and get together with fans of manga and anime.

Some books to inspire, whether they depict real life struggles or fictional ones.

Scorpio Races

by Maggie Stiefvater Salem Church, Monday - Thursday, 3:30 - 7:30. Get connected with OurSpace, a wireless computer space for middle and high school students. Teens can hang out with friends, play games, learn new skills, express themselves and explore their interests.

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by Lisa McMann

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writers

NaNoWriMo Workshops

England Run, Saturday, November 8, 9:00 - 5:00. Ready to write a novel but don’t know where to begin?

Join local authors for NaNoWriMo writing workshops. Registration and refreshments begin at 9:00 with the first workshop beginning at 10:00.

Contact the England Run Research Desk for more information.

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England Run, 1st Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 2:00 3:30 An informal writing workshop for the novice, the pro, and everyone in between. Learn about different aspects of writing, share your drafts and scribbles, and receive feedback from a supportive writers’ group!

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Linda J. White, Author Reception

Porter, Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 - 9:00. Please join us for this opportunity to mix, mingle and support local authors!

Refreshments will be served.

Local Authors @ the Library

Meet the authors. Signed copies of their books will be available for purchase.

Rick Watt

Headquarters, Saturday, September 13, 12:00 - 4:00 Salem Church, Saturday, September 27, 12:00 - 4:00 Meet the author of Closet Redneck: Man Things I Learned in the Outdoors.

Faye Benjamin

National Novel Writing Month is an annual internet-based creative writing project that takes place during the month of November, challenging participants to write 50,000 words of a new novel.

Salem Church, Sunday, September 14, 1:00 - 3:00 Porter, Sunday, October 12, 1:00 - 3:00 England Run, Sunday, October 26, 1:00 - 3:00 Snow, Saturday, November 15, 1:00 - 3:00 Meet the author of the Freestone Series. Her novels include mystery, suspense, murder, romance, a lot of humor, pets and a sprinkle of the paranormal.

England Run, Sunday, September 14, 2:00 - 3:30. Linda J. White writes FBI thrillers with a Christian twist.

Crime and passion collide with deep, universal questions of faith in stories that grip the heart. Linda’s writing has won numerous commendations, including two Amy Awards and awards from the National Association of Press Women and the Virginia Press Association.

Linda will read from her latest thriller Words of Conviction and talk about the writing process from idea to finished book with a question and answer session to follow.

Reception to follow.

Suzi Weinert

Salem Church, Saturday, September 27, 1:00 - 4:00.

Meet the author of thrilling mysteries, including Garage Sale Stalker, now a popular Hallmark Channel original movie, and a sequel, Garage Sale Diamonds.

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grow your business Whether you are starting a new business or currently running one, you need information and support that the library can provide. Here’s a few services and resources that will help you succeed: WiFi–Available at all branches.

Research–Ask a librarian for research assistance, or conduct your own research on our business-specific databases or via our professional collection of print and online books and magazines. From a database for targeted marketing to print and digital books and articles on starting a business, human resources concerns, and business accounting and taxation, find it @ your library!

Printing–Design and print documents free from our computers.

Notary–Available at most branches. Please call ahead to ascertain notary availability and documents that the notary will notarize.

Librarypoint.org/business_answers–Links to online business support and pointers to other resources available at the library and beyond, with an emphasis on the local community and Commonwealth.

Law Library–Legal resources for the lay person and the law practitioner on bankruptcy, civil or criminal law, employment law, family law, landlord/ tenant law, and more.

Group Study Rooms–Available at our England Run and Salem Church branches by same-day reservation for your business meetings. Our rooms accommodate a group of 8 for up to two hours per day.

Faxing–Free incoming and outgoing fax services, local and long distance.

Copying–Black and white, single- and double-sided, at $.15 per copy.

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Entrepreneurs: Read it. Do it.

The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future

by Chris Guillebeau

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The Economy of You: Discover your Inner Entrepreneur and Recessionproof your Life

by Kimberly Palmer

Crowdfund Investing for Dummies

by Sherwood Neiss

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Ann Jones, the Business Development Manager for Comfort Keepers in Chatham, depends heavily on the library, its many branches and readily available computers and printers, as do her many wonderful colleagues. Comfort Keepers provides in-home care so seniors may continue to live independently in their own homes. Ann travels frequently all over the local area, and several times a week she stops by a CRRL branch, particularly the Ann Jones England Run Branch, to use a computer, access free WiFi, look up information for a client, print a document, use a copier, or fax an item before hopping back in the car to continue her busy work day.

A resident of Stafford, Ann watched the England Run Branch being built and could hardly wait for it to open! She and her family use the England Run Branch frequently, and while visiting got to know the branch staff, which led to furthering the mission of Comfort Keepers: Ann offered two classes at the library specifically for seniors. One was Ask-a-Doc, with Geriatric Specialist Dr. Wayland Marks. The other covered The Five Wishes program, which assists with end-of-life concerns for seniors. Seniors or anyone attending these free classes may ask any question they wish from the presenters, and of course, additional information and books are available in the library for further reading. Ann plans to offer more free classes for seniors and their caregivers in the future.

Comfort Keepers requires that its 280 employees attend monthly online training sessions, and many of those employees use the library computers to do so. With 8 locations, many computers, free printing and fast Internet service, using the library for online training just makes smart business sense!

Business Journals and Magazines Magazines in Print

Check the library’s catalog for availability and to place a hold.

For eMagazines and magazine articles online, see page 8.

Find these titles and more in print, eBook, and eAudio, at your library.

How to Start a Creative Business: The Jargon-free Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs

A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas

by Doug Richard

by Warren Berger

One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs: Live your Dreams and Create your Own Profitable Company

by Stephen Key

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for adults

classes, events, and workshops For updates to this listing, visit our online calendar at librarypoint.org.

Bridge

Salem Church, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 12:30 - 4:00. A bridge group for the novice to mid-level players. Players must have basic knowledge of bidding and the play of the hand.

stafford 350 Enjoy the last in our history lecture series celebrating Stafford County’s 350th anniversary.

Expert Bridge

Salem Church, Wednesdays except 3rd, 12:00 - 3:00. Serious bridge for advanced players.

Literary Grief Group

Montross, Wednesdays, 10:00 11:00. Grief Support Group facilitated by Ann Rubio. Drop-ins welcome.

Mah-Jongg Players Group

Porter, Wednesdays, 12:00 - 4:00.

Both experienced players and those who would like to learn to play MahJongg are welcome.

Bob Gramann Concert

England Run, Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 - 8:30. Award winning singer/ songwriter, Bob Gramann, entertains with lively, funny, & thought provoking original songs. Bob was voted Fredericksburg’s best acoustic act, performed at the Washington Folk Festival, and had one of his songs played on NPRs Car Talk!

Find Your Family

Newton, Mondays. One-on-one help learning to navigate the Ancestry Library Edition and World Vital Records databases to trace your family tree. Please call to sign up.

Expansion of Quantico Marine Corps Base into Stafford County, 1942

Porter, Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 - 8:30.

Residents of Stafford County had less than two weeks to leave their homes and farms when their lands were condemned in 1942 for the expansion of Quantico Marine Corps Base.

They did so during one of Virginia’s worst floods on record. Local historian and author Jerrilynn Eby MacGregor tells the story.

The Washingtons of Sulgrave Manor: A Family, a House, and a Legacy of Friendship (at UMW)

University Hall at University of Mary Washington, Stafford Campus, 125 University Boulevard, Stafford, Tuesday, October 7, 7:00 - 8:30.

From Sulgrave Manor in England, the ancestral home of George Washington, Cymon Snow will discuss how the descendant of a Royalist family ended up defying his King and leading a new nation. Dressed in 17th-century costume, our speaker will share stories of the Washingtons’ days of danger and adventure, bridging the distance between the Old World and the New, the present and the past.

Hors d’oeuvres and reception.

Woe Upon the Land: Stafford’s Civilians Struggle Amidst Civil War

England Run, Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 - 8:30. Presented by the Chief Historian of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, John Hennessy.

BRANCH KEY Headquarters England Run Porter Salem Church

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Out and about in Stafford County this fall?

Take the library with you—get the Tagwhat app and visit our channel for locations of significance to Stafford history. Pictures, fascinating facts, and trivia included!

Snow Cooper Montross Newton

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Drop-in Genealogy for Beginners

England Run, 3rd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30. New to genealogy? Drop in for tips and tricks from our resident genealogy experts and find out what the library has for the beginner genealogist!

Citizenship and the USCIS

Salem Church, Saturday, September 20, 2:00 - 4:00. Attend this free information session about the naturalization process, citizenship resources, local classes and job opportunities with the USCIS.

Discover the WOW in Wowbrary

Montross, Tuesday, September 23, 7:00 - 7:30. Explore this exciting resource for locating your next favorite book, eBook, music, or movie at the library.

3rd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00. Enjoy books? Enjoy beer? Join the Central Rappahannock Regional Library at Adventure Brewing Company for a club all about books, beer, and some books about beer! Books for discussion will include: • September: The Woman in Black by Susan Hill • October: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • November: The Tender Bar by JR Moehringer Food and beverages are available for purchase at Adventure Brewing Company. Adventure Brewing Company is located at 33 Perchwood Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Of Special Interest to Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Two demonstrations by experts that will help you support your business plan, research your industry competitors, target your customers, and more.

Start, Manage, and Grow Your Business with ReferenceUSA

Headquarters, Monday, September 15, 4:30. Our speaker teaches you how to target customers with data on their purchasing preferences, conduct competitive business analyses, and find investors, venture capitalists and angels with a library database you can access from anywhere. Refreshments served!

Leveraging census.gov for Business Success!

Headquarters, Monday, October 6, 7:00 - 8:00. A representative from the Census Bureau shows you how to mine data collected about household consumers, businesses, and the economy.

Intro to the CRRL’s Databases

Montross, Thursday, September 25, 7:00 - 7:30. A world of information at your fingertips.

Soups on! An Exchange

Newton, Wednesday, September 24.

Back by popular demand! Nothing warms a person up like soup! Bring in 6 (freezer-friendly) containers of your soup for sampling and sharing. Don’t forget to bring the recipe! Everyone will leave with 5 containers of different soups and 5 new delicious soup recipes. Space limited to 6. Please sign up.

First Time Homebuyer

Headquarters, Wednesday, September 24, 6:30 - 7:30. Get answers to your questions and learn about buying and financing a home. Sponsored by Virginia Credit Union.

Identity Theft for Senior Citizens

Headquarters, Thursday, September 25, 10:00 - 11:30. How can you protect your personal finances? Where to get help if you have a problem? Join a representative from PNC Bank for answers. Coffee and refreshments served. Please call (540) 899-6281 for questions and to sign up..

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Creative Process

Ellsworth Kelly, Fragments

Headquarters, Wednesday, September 10, 7:00 - 8:00. One of the most important abstract painters, sculptors, and printmakers working today, Kelly has been pivotal in the development of abstract art in America. 2007 (65 min.)

Painters Painting

Headquarters, Wednesday, October 8, 7:00 - 9:00. A candid history of the New York art scene, 19401970. 1972. (116 min.)

George Bellows and Mixed Media Masters

Rappahannock Film Club

Headquarters. Enjoy movies that haven’t been seen on the big screen in years.

Saturday, September 6, 2:00 Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Wednesday, October 1, 7:00 Children of Men

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Headquarters, Thursday, October 2, 6:30 - 8:30. Film clips from Gladiator, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Seabiscuit and other nominees will be shown.

The Bush/Obama Years: 2005-2009

Headquarters, Thursday, November 6, 6:30 - 8:30. Film clips from Slumdog Millionaire, Avatar, The Blind Side and other nominees will be shown.

Matinee of the Month

Headquarters, Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 - 8:00.

George Bellows George Bellows (1882-1925) acclaimed early 20th century realist painter, depicted America on the move. (30 min.)

The New Millenium: 2000-2004

Mixed Media Masters: Alison Saar, Al Loving, Flo Oy Wong Three remarkable mixed media artists, employing paint, thread, and metal to express their cultural heritage. 2008 (28 min.)

Saturday, November 1, 2:00 - To Kill a Mockingbird

Cinema Night

Cooper, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00. Movies for adults. Popcorn provided!

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England Run, 4th Saturdays, 2:00 4:00. Free movies - classics, musicals, & others.

September 27 – Strangers on a Train (directed by Alfred Hitchcock) October 25 – Sense and Sensibility (Hugh Grant & Emma Thompson) November 22 - Bye, Bye Birdie (Janet Leigh & Dick Van Dyke)

World War I Film Series and Discussion

Porter, Saturdays, September 20 & October 18, 1:00 - 3:30 Saturday, November 15, 1:00 - 5:00 Watch All Quiet at the Western Front (9/20), The African Queen (10/18), and War Horse (11/15) - some of the great films inspired by World War I. At the last session we will discuss all three movies and the War to End All Wars. Refreshments will be served with the discussion at the last session.

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crafts

Card Making 101

Salem Church, Saturday, October 4, 10:00 - 11:45. Hear it from the experts. Part I: Eat to Compete by Dr. Stephen M. Erle, DC, CSCS, USAW of Dynamic Rehab and Spine. Part II: Special Ops Training by Stew Smith, former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Sign-up begins September 1.

The workshops are free, but donations of non-perishable food items for the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank are encouraged.

Newton, 1st Mondays, 11:00 - 12:00 Montross, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 Learn different ways to design, decorate, and embellish greeting cards.

September - iris folding, October - mini bag cards, November - meander album for recipes.

Crafts and Company Stephen Erle

Newton, Thursdays, except Thanksgiving, 11:00 - 12:00. Bring in your current craft project and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Guild Stew Smith

health & fitness Porter’s Awesome Seniors Exercise Class

Porter, Thursdays, except November 27, 9:30 10:30. Chair dancing for the 55+ group.

Chair Yoga

Montross, Tuesdays, except 1st, 12:00 - 12:45. Keep active with chair yoga. Certified instructor Kaye Hawkins will show you how.

Health is Wealth

Salem Church, Saturday, October 25, 1:00 - 4:00 Porter, Saturday, November 15, 1:00 - 4:00 Come join us and get wealthy! Yoga and meditation from 1:00 - 2:30. Vegetarian cooking from 2:30 4:00. Attend both sessions or only the one you like.

Reducing Stress This Holiday Season through Meditation

Headquarters, Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 8:30. Gerry Gorman, who has been meditating for 30 years, will present a simple, yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally, professionally, spiritually, and help with seasonal stress.

Porter, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00. 2nd Monday - Business meeting, 4th Monday - Learn quilting techniques.

Stitching Social England Run, 2nd & 4th Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00. Calling all crafters, makers, and stitchers! Come to our bi-weekly “stitch-in” in our MakerLab. Knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, all types of stitching are welcome! Feel free to show and tell, bring works in progress, and share new techniques.

Origami Headquarters, Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 - 8:30. Origami, the art of paper folding. Learn to make paper come alive as a crane, a dog, and even a tulip. Presented by Raphael Jeu.

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Creative Mending

England Run, Sunday, September 21, 2:00 - 4:00.

Learn to fix up your old clothing in fun and interesting ways that will revamp your wardrobe. Beginning sewists welcome!

DIY for Adults

Cooper, 4th Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:00. Time for the adults to have some fun with games, crafts, and other hands-on activities.

Bring a friend and find out what the project of the month will be.

September 24 - Scrabble time October 22 - Fun with books November 26 - Holiday fun

Fall Wreath Making

Montross, Thursday, October 16, 6:30 - 7:30. Make a fall wreath. Take home your own festive design.

Class taught by Susan Comerford. Sign up.

Needle in Hand

Headquarters, 1st Mondays, except in September on Sept. 8, 6:30 - 8:30.

Are you a crafty, stitching, maker type? Do you knit, crochet, embroider or sew a fine seam? Enjoy a monthly program to get your stitch on! Bring current projects, show and tell, or new techniques to share.

Ripping Yarns: A Needlework Group

Snow, Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00. Bring your needlework or other hand crafts to the Snow Branch on Tuesday afternoons and join our friendly group. All handicrafts welcome!

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book groups New members are always welcome!

Headquarters Book Group

Headquarters, 2nd Mondays, 7:30 - 9:00 September 8 – The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert October 13 – Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian November 10 – The Cartographer of No Man’s Land by P. S. Duffy

A Classical Idea! Book Group

Headquarters, 3rd Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 September 15 – Martin Dressler, The Tale of an American Dreamer

by Steven Millhauser October 20 – Andersonville by MacKinley Kantor November 17 – In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

Porter Book Group

Porter, 1st Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:45

Online Privacy Best Practices

Book It!

Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 September 23 – Lost in ShangriLa: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II by Mitchell Zuckoff October 28 – The Turn of the Screw by Henry James November 25 – Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan

Tuesday Night Book Group

England Run, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 September 23 - The Hiding Place

by Corrie Ten Boom October 28 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn November 25 - Saving Cee Cee Honeycut by Beth Hoffman

Conversational French

Salem Church, Thursday, September 25, 2:00 - 3:30 Porter, Tuesday, September 30, 7:00 - 8:30 Learn how best to protect your privacy online. Become familiar with how to stop intrusive ads, block web trackers, and even mask your activity online.

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September 4 – Moloka’i by Alan Brennert October 2 – Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham November 6 – The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson

England Run, 1st & 2nd Thursdays in October & November, 7:00 - 8:30.

Brush up on your conversational French with a native French speaker! We will review verbs, grammar, and expressions. Two years of high school French of equivalent required (but may be rusty).

Please sign up at the England Run Research Desk.

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Snow Book Group Snow, 3rd Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 September 16 - Dear Life: Stories by Alice Munro October 21 - Still Life by Louise Penny November 18 - A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

Readers of the Round Table Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11:00 12:00 September – Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman October – Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan November – Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

Reading Guild @ the Beach Cooper, 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 September 16 – Free read October 21 -- Westerns November 18 – Free read

Red Cross Blood Drive

Porter, Thursday, October 16, 1:00 7:00. It’s easy to donate blood! Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org or call the Porter Branch at 659-4909.

Walk-in donors welcome! Donors are always needed. Donors must be 17 years or older.

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customer spotlight 1. What was your first library experience?

I went to Catholic elementary school, and don’t recall having a formal library in the school or within walking distance of our neighborhood, but I discovered the library when I entered public junior high school, and found it was a quiet place to study! We also had a set of encyclopedias at home, which reinforced my desire to learn from books.

careers, relationships, investments, hobbies, and almost any imaginable topic. By reading a little, we can learn a lot!

2. How do you use the library today?

I enjoy wandering aimlessly and discovering a wide variety of subjects. At any moment, I might be attracted to books on urban homesteading, unusual diets, world religions, jazz, dogs, Civil War cannons, or retirement in Florida. In addition to having fun, library users can also find a wealth of practical guidance on

3. How does the library help you with your job?

I often skim a stack of magazines on topics such as science, marketing, emerging trends, and experimental programs in other states and communities. Articles often lead to further research on key topics that could affect our region and my job. I am also somewhat “at the library” while searching online at home for tourism and business development ideas, because I can then find library resources to supplement what I find online. My local branch can help me find books anywhere in the system. What a great resource!

Understanding Elder Financial Abuse

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

Headquarters, Thursday, October 30, 10:00 - 11:30. How can you protect yourself or loved ones from being targeted? How can you recognize risky situations? Join a representative from PNC Bank. Coffee and refreshments served. Please call (540) 899-6281 for questions and to sign up.

Ask a Lawyer

Montross, Tuesday, November 11, 6:00 - 7:00. George Townsend answers questions about legal issues.

Please sign up.

Tom Rumora Director, Economic Development and Tourism, Spotsylvania County 4. If you could tell citizens one thing about the library, what would it be?

A library is a wonderful community asset, and I can’t imagine anyone NOT using it regularly!

5. What are you reading now?

My current list includes books about cigar box guitars, sleep disorders, General Motors, tiny cottages, and spiritual inspiration, just to name a few!

Headquarters, Saturday, November 8, 10:00 - 11:30. The Alpha Unit of Registered Parliamentarians present a workshop that will give an overview of parliamentary procedure that you can use. Each participant will receive a copy of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief. Sign up at LyndaBaerPRP@gmail.com.

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Tea Time at Cooper

Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, 3:00 4:00. Meet friends and share stories while having a cup of tea & light treat.

Dutch Oven Cooking

Montross, Thursday, October 9, 6:30 - 7:30. Cooking and eating outdoors.

job help center at the England Run Branch

Open by appointment.

Call 540-899-1703.

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CLASSES, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND SERVICES AT THE CENTRAL RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL LIBRARY

Friends of the Library For more Friends’ Book Sales, visit librarypoint.org/book_sales.

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Come to the big semi-annual book sale! You’ve been enjoying the monthly and year-round sales at all the library branches this year. Now it’s time to gear up for the big semi-annual book sale:

Headquarters Library Fall Book Sale The Preview Party for members of the Friends takes place on Friday, October 17, from 7:00-9:00, when Friends get first crack at the thousands of books for sale. Join now, or join at the door!

Light refreshments will be served. The book sale runs from Saturday, October 18, through Wednesday, October 22.

Customers are encouraged to return often, since prices start to drop on Monday, with Wednesday $1 a box day!

Year-Round Book Nook Sale @ Headquarters The Friends’ Book Nook in the library lobby offers year-round shopping.

Starts the 3rd Friday of each month.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are 1/2 price days and Thursdays are $1/bag.

September 19–September 25 October 17–23 November 21–November 30 (closed November 27 & 28 for Thanksgiving)

England Run Branch Starts the 4th Thursday each month.

Saturdays are 1/2 price day. Sundays and Mondays are $1-a-bag days.

September 25–29 October 23–27 November 20–24

Porter Branch Starts the 1st Friday of each month.

Mondays are 1/2 price day. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are $1-a-bag/box days.

September 5–10 October 3–8 November 7–12

Year Round Book Sale @ Porter Friends’ Book Shop Shop every day for a great selection of new and gently used books!

Snow, Cooper, Newton, and Montross Branches All day, every day

We couldn’t do it without the Friends of the Library The Friends bring in thousands of dollars through the big semi-annual sales as well as the ongoing sales at each branch. These funds provide valuable programs and resources not covered by the library’s operating budget. In the last year, the Friends have supported: • Music on the Steps - free Monday night concerts at Headquarters • New computer carrels and chairs at the Snow and Cooper branches • Artwork at the England Run branch • Uniquely Spotsylvania exhibit at Salem Church • New study chairs at the Porter branch • Beanbag chairs for the teen area at Newton • Refreshments for special events at Montross In addition, the Friends help fund publication of the At Your Library magazine as well as the annual report published in the Free Lance-Star. They also support the Summer Reading Clubs, including purchase of books for children. Help the Friends continue to support the library! Join today, and be sure to shop at the library book sales.

To join the Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, bring this form to any branch or mail to: Friends of CRRL, P.O. Box 201, Fredericksburg, VA 22404. You can also join online at librarypoint.org/friends.

Your membership will be sent to your local chapter.

Address _____________________________________________

q Fredericksburg q Stafford Chapter: q Spotsylvania q Westmoreland Phone ______________________________________________

City_____________________________ Zip________________

Email _______________________________________________

Branch ______________________________________________

In what areas you would be willing to help the Friends:

Please check the box indicating your contribution amount: q Individual, $5.00 q Tobin Society, $25–$49 q Family, $10.00 q Wallace Society, $50 or more

q Mailings q Sorting Books q Book Sale Cashier

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q Book Sale Refreshments q All of the above

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in your community Library staff journey into the community to share our many wonderful educational, cultural and recreational resources.

Farmers’ Markets

In the Schools

September - October Drop by and check out a cookbook filled with farm fresh recipes. While you learn about our wonderful services, your children will enjoy a quick, STEM activity.

Back to School Events We’ll have giveaways and homework help to give your child the best start!

Fredericksburg Market Hurkamp Park 1st Saturdays 9:00 - 1:00 Spotsylvania Market Route 3 Commuter Lot 2nd Saturdays 9:00 - 1:00

2nd Grade Storytelling We support 2nd grade SOLs by focusing on Native American stories and tales of ancient China.

Cafe Book Students in 7th and 8th grade discuss a selection of current teen literature in 14 area middle schools. See a list of this year’s titles at librarypoint.org/cafe_book.

Stafford Hospital Medical Pavilion 3rd Sundays 9:00 - 1:00

Do-It-Yourself self checkout and holds pickup available at most branches.

Point your sonic screwdriver at our Facebook page to learn where our TARDIS will materialize next.

Quick, easy, and you’re on your way!

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next issue coming November 1 Celebrate the holidays and unwind at the library from the busy season. Learn how to get the most from your new gadgets.

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Headquarters Library 1201 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540/372-1144 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30 Sunday.........................1:00–5:30 Salem Church Branch 2607 Salem Church Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540/785-9267 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30 Sunday.........................1:00–5:30 C. Melvin Snow Memorial Branch 8740 Courthouse Road Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540/507-7565 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30 Sunday........................... Closed

806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22406 540/899-1703 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30 Sunday.........................1:00–5:30

5 John Musante Porter Memorial

Branch 2001 Parkway Boulevard Stafford, VA 22554 540/659-4909 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30 Sunday.........................1:00–5:30

6 Abraham and William Cooper

Memorial Branch 20 Washington Avenue Colonial Beach, VA 22443 804/224-0921 Sunday, Monday............ Closed Tuesday, Thursday......1:00–9:00 Wednesday..................1:00–5:00 Friday............................9:00–5:00 Saturday....................... 9:00–1:00

7 Montross Branch

56 Polk Street Montross, VA 22520 804/493-8194 Sunday, Monday............ Closed Tuesday, Thursday......2:00–9:00 Wednesday, Friday.....10:00–5:00 Saturday......................10:00–2:00

8 Blake T. Newton Memorial Branch 22 Coles Point Road Hague, VA 22469 804/472-3820 Sunday, Tuesday........... Closed Monday, Thursday......9:00–5:00 Wednesday..................1:00–9:00 Friday............................1:00–5:00 Saturday....................... 9:00–1:00

Branch Closings August 31 & September 1—Labor Day November 26–Open until 5:00 September 19—Staff training November 27 & 28—Thanksgiving