At Your Library Summer 2015

Your FREE guide to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library

SUMMER 2015 June|July|August

Summer Reading for all ages

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4Catalog Search Tips 4#ireadeverywhere 4Discovery Tables 4Music on the Steps 4My Librarian

Going Mobile

eBooks and the mobile app

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Library Fun Fest

celebrate reading BACK COVER

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

table of contents SUMMER 2015 n JUNE/JULY/AUGUST

5 ESCAPE

the

ORDINARY Summer Reading for Children, Teens, and Adults Prevent summer reading loss, win prizes, and escape the ordinary

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Music on the Steps

Take the Library with You

Doc Scantlin provides the big finish

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On the cover: Eric J. brings his twin preschoolers, Landon and London, to the England Run Branch for Grow a Reader classes and to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning.

See page 11 for Grow a Reader classes.

My Librarian

Your Personal Reading Advisor 1

Resources for on the road or at the beach

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features

classes & events

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

Great Stuff for All Ages ..............7

Taking the library with you all summer

Get to Know the Library .................... 4 The joy of connecting customers with books

Commuter Corner .............................. 4 Audiobooks for those long road trips

On the Web ......................................... 9 Getting the most out of the library catalog

Being Social ........................................ 9 Customers read everywhere

How Does It Work? ...........................10 Craft your custom search profile

Partner Spotlight ...............................16 Kids take a PAWs to practice reading

Customer Spotlight .......................... 26 Cody & Paige come to work, read, and make

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

Library Branch Map ........................ 30 Locations, hours, and contact info

Book Lists

Quick recommendations from librarians eAudiobooks (Adults) ................................ 4 Superheros (Preschoolers) ......................12 Superheros (School age)..........................14 Superheros (Teens) ..................................17 Café Book (Teens) ....................................18 Travel (Adults)...........................................19 Summer Cooking (Adults) ...................... 22 is printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified printer.

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

Learning, discovery, and enrichment

children Grow a Reader .......................... 11 Educational opportunities for preschool kids

After Hours ................................ 13 Evening and weekend schedules

Kids Learn and Grow ............... 14 Classes and programs for kids in grades K–6

STEM ......................................... 15 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

teens Teen Place .................................. 17 Learning and fun, just for teens in grades 6–12

adults For Adults ................................... 21 Learn, connect, and relax

Crafts.......................................... 21 Share your creations, learn new skills

Movies ........................................23 From classics to musicals to family favorites

Book Groups ..............................25 Book groups at your local branch BRANCH KEY

n Headquarters n England Run n Porter n Salem Church

n Snow n Cooper n Montross n Newton

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welcome

DONNA COTE n DIRECTOR This summer, whether you’re searching for the perfect beach book or tackling that classic you always meant to read, the CRRL is here to help.

There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and a tired man who wants a book to read.

- G.K. Chesterton

Summer reading clubs for all ages encourage you to read whatever you want and share your thoughts with other readers. You can post reviews to the library’s catalog, jot them down on a review form at the library, or answer our Facebook posts, What Are You Reading Wednesday?

It’s a great way to spread the word and to find out what other people are reading and recommending.

No matter where you go this summer, you can bring the library with you. Download the library’s mobile app, or download books, audiobooks, and magazines to your phone, ereader, or tablet, no matter where you are. Find out more in our articles on pages 19 and 20. And don’t forget to load up a bag with books and movies to enjoy on vacation!

One benefit of Summer was that each day we had more light to read by.

- Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle No matter what kind of book you’re looking for, our librarians can help you find it. Our new service, My Librarian, introduces readers to library staff and their particular reading interests; see page 27 for details. You can follow librarians online, request recommended books, and browse suggestions. You can also ask any of our staff for reading suggestions when you are in the library, of course. All of our staff are readers, and they are delighted to have the opportunity to talk about books with fellow book-lovers.

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All summer long we encourage young readers to enjoy whatever books they like, so that they can return to school ready to read and learn. In August, we celebrate their accomplishments at Summer Fun Fests, complete with games, activities, treats, and more. Check the back cover of the magazine for details on the Fun Fest at your branch.

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getting to know the library How did you get involved with

What do you like best about the

libraries?

work you do?

I would give my mother all the credit

My favorite part of my job is help-

for my love of libraries. I was intro-

ing library customers! Everyone who

duced to the library before I could

comes into the library has a need:

walk and as a preschooler taught how

looking for a book or a movie, or need-

to use the card catalog. I don’t know

ing help with research or computers.

a life without libraries, and I wouldn’t

What would you like to tell the

want to!

public about libraries that they

What was your first library job?

may not know?

I started volunteering at the Montross

The library offers more than you

library in 2000. My first task was shelf

would ever guess! I love to tell people

reading, meaning putting the library

about our online services like Mango

materials in the correct order. I loved

Languages, AncestryLibrary, and Job-

that job, because I would find new

Now. Also, librarians have superpow-

books to read, movies to watch, and

ers to recommend amazing books!

audiobooks to check out.

What are you reading/watching/

When you’re not at the library,

listening to now?

what do you like to do?

Currently I am reading Symbiont by

The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hen-

I love to craft, travel, and nap!

Mira Grant, Trench by Steve Alten, and

nessy by Rachel Joyce.

Aimee Dillon Branch Manager, Newton Branch Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch.

I also use my smartphone to listen to eAudiobooks via OneClickdigital and OverDrive. My summer read will be

Commuter Corner Trading your daily work commute for a long road trip this summer? Enliven those monotonous highway stretches with audiobook travel adventures by others who have escaped the ordinary.

The Amateur Emigrant

by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Travel from Scotland to San Francisco in 1874.

Blue Highways

by William Least Heat Moon.

Visit the people of small town America in 1982.

The Last Train to Zona Verde

by Paul Theroux.

Our go-to travel author, grumpy and shrewd, writes beautifully.

The Sweet Life in Paris

by David Lebovitz.

An irreverent American pastry chef living in Paris.

Summer 2015

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

by Douglas Adams.

For those who travel to really, really exotic places.

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summer reading for all ages

you want, all summer long, June 1–August 31 Read whatever earn virtual badges and win prizes.

Babie s–Gr a

Be sure to look for the Summer Reading Kickoffs; page 12 for Birth–age 5, or pages 13 and 15 for Grades K–6. Our grand finale Library Fun Fests are detailed on the back cover.

Are you in 4th or 5th grade? Every time you log reading minutes, you’ll automatically be entered into a biweekly drawing for free movie tickets.

Look for the Every Hero Has a Story activity in the Free Lance-Star, Sundays June 28–August 16.

Complete 3 or 6 activities, bring them to any branch and choose a prize!

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Parents and Caregivers: Why should your child join?

Reduce summer learning loss! Your children worked hard this school year so don’t let them lose ground. Children who joined public library summer reading clubs did better on fall standardized tests than their classmates who didn’t.

Adults

Escape the Ordinary: Summer Reading Kickoff

n England Run, Saturday, June 6 2:00–5:00. Join the Rappahannock Astronomy Club to learn about the wonders of our universe.

Drop by throughout the afternoon for discussions and presentations about the night sky, constellations, the sun, and telescopes.

Grade K–Adult.

Ah, to Escape the Ordinary in our dayto-day lives! Literature and the arts will do that for you. Read a book, listen to an audiobook, or watch a movie, and transport yourself to another place and time. And when you come back to your ordinary life, why not write a review of your reading, listening, or watching experience? As a member of our Adult Summer Reading program, you can share your reviews with the CRRL

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Sign up at: librarypoint.org/src or at any library branch

Grades 6–12

Every time you log reading minutes, you’ll automatically be entered into a weekly drawing for free movie tickets.

community and earn a chance at winning free movie tickets or other swell prizes. There are no meetings and no required reading—just do your own thing and escape the ordinary.

After you sign up to Escape the Ordinary, be sure to pick up a novelty pen from the Research Desk. For those of you who won’t be posting your reviews online, you can use that pen to actually write on our paper review form. Review often—we’ll have weekly prize drawings.

Stargaze From Your Couch!

n England Run, Saturday, June 20, 10:00–1:00.

Stargaze from the comfort of your couch, while you’re waiting for an appointment, or from anywhere. Learn about free apps for your smartphone or tablet to explore the universe.

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great stuff for all ages Learning, discovery, and enrichment

HEADQUARTERS. MONDAYS, JUNE–AUGUST, 7:00–8:00 Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and a picnic supper.

Patawomeck Village at Headquarters Library

August 24—

Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra n Headquarters, Saturday, August 1, 9:00–3:00 Members of the Patawomeck tribe take you back in time to experience walking into a longhouse, playing Indian-style football, pounding cornmeal, making music, and meeting Pocahontas.

Artifacts, crafts, games, and more activities will be indoors.

Sign-up begins July 1.

The 18-piece ensemble, swings with manic abandon through the early Great American Songbook, infusing standards with new energy.

So big we’re moving Doc Scantlin from the library steps to James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg

June 1— The Hollands

American Folk Revival

June 8— Dixie Power Trio

Zydeco and N’Awlins Jazz

June 15— Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy

Acoustic folk, pop, jazz, and original songs

June 22— Barbara Martin and Bob Bowen An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and award-winning originals June 29— Company Store Band Good Ole American Music

BRANCH KEY TO CLASSES & EVENTS n Headquarters n England Run n Porter n Salem Church n Snow n Cooper n Montross n Newton

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July 6— Rill Street Blues Band

Blues that lifts your soul and moves your feet

July 13— Davis Bradley

Bluegrass music, offering smooth harmonies with an acoustic blend

July 20— Moch Pryderi

Welsh-American band with a pan-Celtic flair

July 27— Celtic Machinations Celtic music with an American twist

August 3— Jeni and Billy

Appalachian Folk and Bluegrass

August 10— Don Brown’s Soul Experience August 17— Dana and Susan Robinson Appalachian oldtime music and contemporary songwriting

In case of inclement weather, concerts move into the theater.

Presented by Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library.

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ART in the Garden n Salem Church, Saturday, August 22, 10:00–12:00.

Use organic matter to inspire and create art in the library’s Grow for Your Neighbor garden.

Meet local artists.

Watch demonstrations.

Take photographs, sketch, and enjoy hanging out in our community garden.

Grade 6–Adult.

Crockpot Creations

n Salem Church, Wednesday, June 3, 3:00–4:00.

Recipes will be shared and sampled.

Bring your favorite recipe. Grade 6–Adult.

Scrumptious Sauces and Dressings

n Salem Church, Wednesday, July 8, 3:00–4:00.

No need to buy when you can easily whip them up.

We will show you how. Grade 6–Adult.

Local Foods, International Flavors

n England Run, Saturday, July 18, 2:00–4:00.

Use local produce to make delicious Italian paninis.

Grade 10–Adult. Sign up.

Gr a d e 6 –A d ult

Porter’s Saturday Matinee Movie

n Porter, 1:30. June 20—Frozen Sing-a-Long Come dressed as your favorite character from Frozen and sing your heart out!

Frozen Sing-a-Long presents the lyrics on the screen, so don’t be shy, just Let It Go July 18—Guardians of the Galaxy August 15—The Lego Movie Grade K–Adult.

Family Movie Nights

n Salem Church, 6:30–8:30.

June 22—Annie July 27—Muppets: Most Wanted August 24—Frozen Grade K–Adult.

Chess and Go

n 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.

Grade 6–Adult.

Linux with FredLUG nEngland Run, last Saturdays of the month, 9:00–11:00 Demonstrations, discussions, and troubleshooting with the Fredericksburg Linux Users Group (FredLUG).

Gaming on Linux

June 27 How to configure Linux as a gaming platform capable of playing many of the most popular games on the market today.

SELinux Basics July 25 How Security Enhanced Linus (SELinux) can be used to enhance the security of the Linux operating system.

Home Computing with Linux August 29

How to manage photos and edit movies in Linux, find open source alternatives for office applications, and more.

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on the web

being social

Here are some tips and tricks to finding exactly what you want in the online catalog!

Want to browse all of the DVDs? Start with the Advanced Search located at

librarypoint.bibliocommons.com/search Scroll to the bottom, check“DVD,” and click the Search button.

• Want new DVDs only? See the options under “New at the Library” on the left-hand side.

• Want only DVDs available now at your local branch? Choose your location under “Available Now…” • Try a smart search, such as “kids dvds” or “teen dvds.”

#ireadever ywhere

Getting a lot of unrelated results in your keyword search?

• Add more keywords to narrow down your results, such as an author’s name (“gone girl flynn”) or format (“gone girl ebook”).

• Switch to Advanced Search and build a search especially for a title and author.

Want to see new things?

• Start with the “New Titles” page under “Explore.”

Browse the categories there or click on “View All New Titles” in the upper right-hand corner. Then use the facets to limit the results.

• Subscribe to Wowbrary, which sends you a weekly email newsletter of everything that’s been added to the catalog in the past week. Find the link in the Reading Room under “Explore.”

This summer, join us in celebrating the joy of reading by sharing your summer reading adventures with us from wherever you are.

Take a picture of what you’re reading in your favorite summer reading spot, and share it with us on Instagram and Twitter using #ireadeverywhere and our handle @crrlnews.

We can’t wait to see where and what you’re reading!

Want to put books on hold from a bestseller list?

• Go to “Bestsellers” under “Explore” and choose a best selling list. After logging in, click “Place a Hold” next to the titles you wish to reserve.

Want to read your way through an awards list?

• Go to “Awards” under “Explore” and choose an award.

The titles are shown in date-descending order and include honor books as well as prize winners. Proceed with placing a hold.

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How Does It Work?

Bibliocommons Do you use Goodreads, Facebook, or other social media? If so, you’ll love the new, expanded profile that is incorporated into the online catalog.

How can I personalize my profile?

Getting to your profile

Areas of Interest Add genres that you commonly read or topics that you find particularly interesting.

To get to your profile, click on My CRRL on the far left of the toolbar on librarypoint.org. You will be prompted to log in. Go to My Profile under the My Community column.

What is this?

At the top right, you will see how many people are following you and how many you are following. What does this mean? If you see someone on Bibliocommons who comments or make lists that are in line with your own interests, try following their reading suggestions—it’s a great way to find your next great book. Also, someone may choose to follow your reading journey as well. Your landing page also shows items that are on your In Progress page and any lists you have created and shared.

About You can now add a personal description, your twitter handle, and a link to a personal website or blog.

My Rating Scale Personalize it! For example, if you love hot peppers, your 5 stars can be “Scotch Bonnet,” 4 stars—“Habanero” and so on.

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”

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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.

Ages 2 and under with a caregiver. n Salem Church, Mondays in June and July, 10:00–10:15. n Porter, Tuesdays, except June 9, 9:30–9:45. n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except June 2, 16 and August 25, 10:30–10:45. n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except June 17 and August 26, 9:30–9:45. n Snow, Wednesdays, except August 26, 10:30–10:45. n Porter, Thursdays, except June 11, 10:30–10:45. n England Run, Fridays, except July 3 and August 28, 10:00–10:15.

Ages 2–3 with a caregiver. n Salem Church, Mondays in June and July, 11:00–11:20 n England Run, Tuesdays, except June 30 and August 25, 10:00–10:20. n Porter, Tuesdays, except June 9, 10:30–10:50. n Snow, Tuesdays, except August 25, 10:30–10:50. n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except June 17 and August 26, 10:30–10:50. n Salem Church, Thursdays in June and July, 11:00–11:20. n Headquarters, Fridays, except June 19 and August 28, 9:30–9:50. n England Run, Fridays, except July 3 and August 28, 11:00–11:20.

BRANCH KEY TO CLASSES & EVENTS n Headquarters n England Run n Porter n Salem Church

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n Snow n Cooper n Montross n Newton

Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. n England Run, Tuesdays, except June 30 and August 25, 11:00–11:30. n Porter, Thursdays, except June 11, 9:30–10:00. n Salem Church, Thursdays in June and July, 10:00–10:30. n Headquarters, Fridays, except June 19 and August 28, 10:30–11:00

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver. n Snow, Mondays, except June 8, 15 and August 24, 31, 11:00–11:30. n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except June 2 and 16 and August 25, 9:30–10:00. n England Run, Wednesdays, except June 3, June 17, July 1, August 5, August 26, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30. n Porter, Fridays, except June 12, 19, 26, and August 14, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00. n Salem Church, Fridays in June and July, except June 12, 19, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30.

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Children’s Hour

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver. n Cooper, Fridays, except July 3, 11:00–12:00.

Family Movie Night

n Newton, Wednesdays, June 17, July 15, August 19, 6:30.

Movies the whole family can enjoy. Popcorn provided.

June—Big Hero 6 July—Bolt August—The Lego Movie

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ALPHABET SOUP SPECIAL:

Stories, songs and activities.

n Snow, Monday, June 15, 11:00–11:30. n England Run, Wednesday, June 17, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30. n Salem Church, Friday, June 19, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30. n Porter, Friday, June 19, 9:30–10:00 & 10:30–11:00.

n Porter, Wednesday, June 17, 7:00–7:30

Summer Reading Kickoff

n Headquarters, Tuesday, June 2, 10:00–11:30. n England Run, Wednesday, June 3, 10:00 - 10:30 and 11:00–11:30. n Snow, Monday, June 8, 11:00–11:30. n Salem Church, Friday, June 12, 10:00–11:30. n Porter, Friday, June 26, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00.

For more classes and events for ages 0–5 see pages 5 and 13.

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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.

n England Run, 1st Saturdays, except July 4, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, 3rd Saturdays, 1:30–2:00 n Newton, Saturdays, 10:00–11:00 n Montross, Saturdays, 11:00–11:30

n Salem Church, Tuesdays in June and July, 7:00–7:30 n Porter, Wednesdays, except June 10 and 17, 7:00–7:30 n Montross, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00–7:30 n Cooper, 4th Thursdays, 7:00–7:30

For more classes and events for ages 0–5 see pages 5–6 and 11–12.

Superhero Magic it Jo

PAWS

for reading Practice your reading with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners.

Sign up to book your time. n England Run, 1st Saturdays, except July 4, 2:00–3:30 n Porter, 1st Saturdays, June 6 and August 1, 10:30–12:00 n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:30–3:00 n Cooper, 2nd Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 n Headquarters, 3rd Saturdays, 2:15–3:45 n Montross, 4th Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 n Snow, 4th Saturdays, 1:00–2:30

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A fun and dynamic show combining books, magic, and superheroes. n Headquarters, Monday, June 22, 9:30–10:15 and 11:00–11:45 n England Run, Monday, June 22, 2:00–2:45 and 4:00–4:45 n Salem Church, Tuesday, June 23, 10:00–10:45 and 11:30–12:15 n Snow, Tuesday, June 23, 2:30–3:15 n Porter, Wednesday, June 24, 1:00–1:45 and 2:30–3:15

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kids learn & grow SUPER School Age Booklist

Children’s Fun

n Cooper, Thursdays, 4:00–5:00.

Stories, games and crafts. Sign up.

Almost Super Marion Jensen

Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman Marc Tyler Nobleman

Captain Awesome to the Rescue!

Stan Kirby

Dinos are Forever Greg Trine

G-Man: Learning to Fly

Chris Giarrusso

Let’s Get Cracking!

Cyndi Marko

Sidekicked John David Anderson Wonder Woman: The Story of the Amazon Princess Ralph Cosentino

classes and events for kids in grades K–6

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Secrets of the Pyramids n England Run, Friday, June 5, 4:30–5:15 n Porter, Friday, June 12, 4:30–5:15 n Snow, Friday, June 12, 4:30–5:15 n Headquarters, Friday, July 10, 4:30–5:15 Explore Ancient Egypt with games, crafts and fun.

Crusaders Crafts & More

n Newton, every other Wednesday, starting June 10, 4:00. n Montross, every other Thursday, starting June 11, 6:30.

Crafts and stories.

Sign up. Grades K–4.

Fabulous Friday: Canine Heroes

n Headquarters, Friday, June 12, 4:30–5:15. Learn how the dogs are trained for duty and see a demonstration. Presented by the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association and the Fredericksburg Police Department K-9 Unit Sign up begins May 1.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

n England Run, Tuesday, July 7, 2:00–2:45. Meet and explore a variety of musical instruments before making your own.

Drop in.

Fabulous Friday: Operation Secret Agent

n Salem Church, Friday, July 17, 2:30–3:15 and 4:00–4:45.

Put your spy skills to the test with top-secret missions and activities.

Fabulous Friday: Around the World in 8 Games

n Porter, Friday, August 7, 3:00–3:45.

Discover how children just like you from other countries play.

Fabulous Friday: Ahoy, Thar Be Pirates!

n Salem Church, Friday, August 21, 2:30–3:15 and 4:00–4:45.

Jolly good fun on the high seas, with activities, games, and crafts.

Kids Yoga

n England Run, Saturday, June 20, 10:00–11:00.

An introduction to yoga postures and breathing through games and stories.

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For more classes and events for grades K-6 see pages 5–6 and 15–16.

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Catch on to Science with the juggling hoffMans

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

n Newton Thursday, June 18 11:00–11:45

Fabulous Friday: Just Build It!

n Porter, Friday, July 10, 3:00–3:45. Have fun building with LegoTM bricks and other materials.

n Montross Thursday, June 18 2:30–3:15

n Cooper Thursday, June 18 5:00–5:45

Kick off summer reading as we tackle gravity and trajectory in a smile-a-long, laugh-a-long, interactive good time.

Fabulous Friday: Volcanic Adventures

n England Run, Friday, August 7, 4:30–5:15. Learn about one of the most powerful forces on Earth—and beyond!

Drop in.

Kids Create: Gelato

n England Run, Saturday, July 18, 11:00–11:45.

Make your own tasty treat and toppings. Sign up.

Fabulous Friday: Crime Solvers

n Headquarters, Friday, August 14, 4:00–5:00. Our own Fredericksburg Police Department will share how to use science and technology to gather evidence and solve a crime.

Sign-up begins July 1.

Visit England Run, Headquarters, Porter, Salem Church and Snow to enjoy.

Drop in for a rotating series of self-guided, discover-ityourself activities. All promote STEM and encourage critical thinking. Your children are learning while they have fun!

June 11–June 21, June 25–July 5, July 9–July 19, July 23–August 2, August 6–August 16, August 20–August 30

Geoboard Shape Making Use your imagination to make super shapes and patterns.

Fantastic Four vs.

Fantastic Frogs Challenge

Go on a scavenger hunt to discover the true superpowers of frogs and test your knowledge of superheroes and villains.

Amazing Circles

Folding and cutting fun with circles.

Go beyond the simple circle to create a Mobius strip and more.

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Tangram Animals

Solve tangram puzzles and create amazing animals with shapes.

Pick a Predator

Mix and match body parts from the Earth’s mightiest predators to make your own super creature!

Optical Illusions

Optical illusions trick our brains into seeing something that may or may not be real. What do you see?

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A View from the Top

Happy Campers Explore the great outdoors with camping activities and fun.

Birds of prey have “superpowers” that make them successful hunters.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia will bring live birds to teach us about these magnificent predators.

n Salem Church, Friday, June 19, 2:30–3:15 and 4:00–4:45 n Snow, Friday, July 10, 2:15–3:00

n Headquarters, Monday, July 20, 9:30–10:15 and 11:00–11:45 n England Run, Monday, July 20, 2:00–2:45 and 4:00–4:45 n Salem Church, Tuesday, July 21, 10:00–10:45 and 11:30–12:15 n Snow, Tuesday, July 21, 2:30–3:15 n Porter, Wednesday, July 22, 1:00–1:45 and 2:30–3:15 n Newton, Thursday, July 23, 11:00–11:45 n Montross, Thursday, July 23, 2:30–3:15 Sign up. n Cooper, Thursday, July 23, 5:00–5:45

partner spotlight

Gale Hollstein, PAWs for Reading program coordinator Blue Gray Therapy Dogs How did you get involved with the library?

Back in 2003, the PAWs for Reading pilot program was launched at the Salem Church Branch. My therapy dog, Orion, and I were members of that pilot program. Since then, the Blue Gray Therapy Dogs’ PAWs for Reading program has grown to include a monthly program at most of the library branches.

What do you find valuable about your partnership with the library?

Blue Gray Therapy Dogs’ PAWs for Reading teams have a unique opportunity to offer a non-judgmental way for children to practice their reading and improve their comprehension skills while having fun at the same time. The Blue Gray Therapy Dogs’ PAWs for Reading teams enjoy volunteering in the library’s monthly PAWs programs and also love participating in all of the library’s special children’s events like the Library Fun Fest and the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration. We have just as much fun as the children do at these events.

What do you find valuable about the library’s resources?

That’s a difficult one to pin down because there are so many. I think that I have to say that it’s the variety of programs available to people of all ages. From music to crafts to toddler programs, and especially the PAWs for Reading program.

Gale and Garrett

What is one thing about the library that people may not know?

I think it’s the many programs available to the public.

Do you expect your use of the library will change in the future?

Not really. I just love the whole experience of walking into the library, being surrounded by books and going on an adventure to find the next book to read. Being a part of the library’s many programs is an honor I hope to continue into the future.

What is your favorite library book/movie/music/download?

I have many favorites—one of my all-time favorite books from my childhood is Charlotte’s Web.

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

SUPER SUMMER SMASH! n Headquarters, Friday, June 12, 6:30–8:30 n Porter, Saturday, June 20, 6:30–8:30 Hang out with your friends, eat some pizza, listen to some music, and chill.

SuperSelfies

June–August n Montross, all day n Newton, all day Snap a selfie using superhero props and share your photo on social media using #CRRLSuperSelfies.

Superpowered teens in action Battling Boy Paul Pope

Cloak Society Jeramey Kraatz

Superhero Satchels

n Newton, Wednesday, July 8, 6:30. n Montross, Tuesday, July 21, 6:30.

Create a cinch bag, perfect for your superhero utility belt. Minimal sewing required. Sign up.

Hero Perry Moore

Legacy Tom Sniegoski

Steelheart Brandon Sanderson

V is for Villain Peter Moore

n Porter, 1st Mondays, 6:00–8:00 n Salem Church, 2nd Mondays, 6:00–8:00 n England Run, 3rd Fridays, 3:30–5:00 Play video games, create art, and get together with fans of manga.

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Shadow Hero Gene Luen Yang

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Throughout the year, students in 7th and 8th grades at 14 area middle schools ate lunch in the school library and discussed the latest and hottest books published for teens. The ultimate goal: must-read recommendations for summer. Visit librarypoint.org/cafe_book in June to see this year’s Café Book Top Teen Picks. Here’s a sampling of the favorites so far.

The Eye of Minds

The Girl Who was Supposed to Die

James Dashner

April Henry

Junior Yoga

n England Run, Saturday, June 27, 10:00–12:00.

Experience an introduction to yoga and walk away with your own class plan.

In the After

The Screaming Staircase

Demitria Lunetta

Jonathan Stroud

The Testing Joelle Charbonneau

Superhero Keychains

n Newton, Wednesday, June 10, 6:30. n Montross, Tuesday, June 16, 6:30.

Create a super keychain out of Shrinkydink. Sign up.

Grades 5 and up.

n Cooper, 3rd Thursdays, 7:00–8:00.

Be the teen voice at the library!

Come join us and bring suggestions. Sign up. n Headquarters, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00. Drop in.

n 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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Take the library with you — CRRL customers on the go love using our free mobile app to search the catalog, renew items, place holds, and even download eBooks.

Here are some of our favorite travel-friendly features of CRRL Mobile.

Library Catalog

How to get CRRL mobile

See a great book at the beach bookstore? Search and place it on hold while you’re out and about.

Renew/My Account

Handy when you’re on vacation and forgot to renew your books before leaving.

Heading out on a trip?

eBooks and eAudio

See the many ways CRRL Mobile can help you on your vacation!

Stuck waiting for a flight with nothing to read or listen to? Download an eBook or eAudio right to your device and be entertained during your flight.

You can download the app from your device’s app store by searching “CRRL Mobile,” or use your phone’s web browser to go to crrl.boopsie.com for the download.

Includes most major platforms.

Or, scan this QR code with your phone:

What’s New?

Use this handy listing, updated each Wednesday, to place holds on new books in preparation for your next trip.

Self Check-out

Yes, you have time to swing by the library on your way out of town! Skip the check-out line and just check yourself out by scanning the barcode.

13 Must-See Virginia Travel Books Appalachian Trail Guide to Shenandoah National Park, with Side Trails by John Hedrick Beach to Bluegrass: Places to Brake on Virginia’s Longest Road by Joe Tennis

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Fido’s Virginia by Ginger Warder Food Lovers’ Guide to Virginia: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings

by Lorraine Eaton Hiking through History Virginia: Exploring the Old Dominion’s Past by Trail by Johnny Molloy (eBook)

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John Smith’s Chesapeake Voyages, 1607-1609 by Helen C. Rountree Journey on the James: Three Weeks through the Heart of Virginia by Earl Swift Lost Communities of Virginia

by Terri L. Fisher My Virginia Rivers by Will Daniel

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— all summer long!

Visit the Past This Summer Tourists come to the Fredericksburg area from across the country and around the world. Some are interested in the Civil War, others are curious about the Revolutionary War, and many are just searching for family roots. These travelers frequently come to the library for information. You, too, can learn more about our area’s history and enhance your enjoyment when visiting local historic sites this summer. Make the library your first stop!

Did you know that President Abraham Lincoln came to our area six times during the Civil War? Read about it in Lincoln in Stafford by local historian, Jane Hollenbeck Conner. She also wrote Sinners, Saints, and Soldiers in Civil War Stafford, chronicling such characters as Walt Whitman and Clara Barton. Historian, Paula Felder, describes the area’s early history, dispelling myths and providing new insights in her books, including Forgotten Companions: The First Settlers of Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburgh Town.

Scenic Routes and Byways: Virginia by Judy Colbert (eBook) Virginia Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities and Other Offbeat Stuff

by Sharon Cavileer

Offbeat travel books to entertain and amuse If you like to compare a city “then and now,” check out the photographs in Fredericksburg by Tony Kent, and don’t forget to take a look at A Guide to Stratford Hall Plantation and the Lees of Virginia before taking a trip to Westmoreland County.

These are just a few of the many available library books depicting the surrounding area.

Also, make sure to visit the Virginiana Room at the CRRL Headquarters to view old maps, search newspapers on microfilm (dating back to 1788), and speak to Nancy Moore about the many resources we have available. In addition, the CRRL website has a local history page, with a digitized postcard collection of various sights in our area, as well as many other intriguing links, leading you to additional items of interest.

Make sure to explore the fascinating history of the Fredericksburg and surrounding area (in person, through books, or on our website). It’s waiting for you in your own back yard.

All the Clean Ones Are Married: And Other Everyday Calamities in Moscow by Lori Cidylo Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes across America by John Waters

The Clumsiest People in Europe

by Favell Lee Mortimer

Driving Mr. Albert: A Trip across America with Einstein’s Brain by Michael Paterniti

Incontinent on the Continent: My Mother, Her Walker, and Our Grand Tour of Italy by Jane Christmas

Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge: A Guide to the Natural Wonders of the Blue Ridge Mountains

by Nicole Blouin Weird Virginia: Your Travel Guide to Virginia’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets by Jeff Bahr

To find more like these in our catalog, go to librarypoint.org, change the search parameter from keyword to list, and type in No Passport Required.

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for adults

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

Bridge

n Salem Church, 1st and 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.

Expert Bridge

n Salem Church, Wednesdays, except 3rd, 12:00–4:00. Serious bridge for advanced players.

Mah-Jongg Players Group

n Porter, Wednesdays, 12:00–4:00.

Both experienced players and those who would like to learn to play Mah-Jongg are welcome.

Conversational French

n England Run, 1st and 2nd Thursdays in June and July, 7:00. Brush up on your conversational French with a native French speaker. We will review verbs, grammar, and expressions. Two years of high school French or equivalent required (but may be rusty. Sign up.

Get To

Work! job help center at the England Run Branch

Open by appointment.

Call 540-899-1703.

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crafts Needle in Hand

n Headquarters, 1st Mondays, 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

n Snow, Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00. Bring your needlework or other hand crafts and join our lively group.

A Loosely Knit Group

n Salem Church, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30. A place for knitters of all ages and experiences to gather and share ideas.

A Loosely Knit Group

n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:30; 3rd Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. Calling all knitting fanatics and crochet addicts. Bring your current projects, share tips, tricks, and ideas. Novice stitchers welcome.

Grade 7–Adult.

Journal Making

n England Run, Thursday, June 18, 6:00–8:30. Make a journal out of a recycled book. Sign up.

Grade 10–Adult.

Intro to Sewing: Make a Tote Bag

n England Run, Thursday, July 16, 6:00 - 8:30. Create a quick and easy tote bag. Sign up.

Grade 10–Adult.

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Natural Dyes

n England Run, Thursday, August 20, 6:00–8:30. Learn how to dye your own fabric using natural ingredients. Sign up.

Grade 10–Adult.

Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Guild

n Porter, 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00–9:00.

DIY Craft Table

n Porter, Fridays, June 12, 4:30–5:15; July 10 and August 14, 3:00–3:45.

Explore your creative side at our DIY Craft Table in the lobby.

Stitching Social

n England Run, 2nd & 4th Sundays, 2:00–4:00. Calling all crafters, makers, and stitchers to our twice monthly “stitch-in” in the MakerLab. All types of stitching are welcome.

Crafts and Company

n Newton, Thursdays, 10:00. Bring in your current craft project and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

No Dropped Stitches: Drop-in Needlework Group

n Porter, Fridays, except July 3, 10:00–12:00. Get advice and share what you’re working on.

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n Headquarters, Now–June 30.

An exhibit of art inspired by the Fredericksburg experience— sites, scenes, and people.

Wilmot Adekoya

n Porter, Saturday, June 13, 11:00–1:00.

Meet the author of Walking the Lonesome Road: Liberia’s Path through Colonization and Democracy. Learn about Liberia’s history and its dreams for the future. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Literary Grief Group

n Montross, Wednesdays, 11:00–12:00. Facilitated by Ann Rubio.

Open Hack Night n England Run, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30. Join volunteers from local maker/hacker group Fred Works to have some fun and explore electronics, Arduinos, robotics, and other creative projects. Bring your questions and your projects, or just stop in to see what we are up to.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia: When Stigma is the Problem

n Salem Church, Thursday, June 11, 10:00–12:00. The basics of alzheimers and dementia and a discussion of the stigma associated with the diagnosis.

Tidy Up Your Life!

n Salem Church, Tuesday, June 30, 11:00–12:00. A discussion of the best selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo and a chance to share organizing tricks and strategies.

Tea Time

n Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, 3:00.

Meet friends and share stories while having a cup of tea and a light treat.

Morningstar Financial Literacy Series 5 Keys to Retirement Investing

Campground Cookery: Great Recipes for Any Outdoor Activity

by Brenda Kulibert

Cookies & Cream: Hundreds of Ways to Make the Perfect Ice Cream Sandwich

by Tessa Arias Fresh Grilling: 200 Delicious Good-for-you Seasonal Recipes

The Gardener & the Grill: The Bounty of the Garden Meets the Sizzle of the Grill

by Karen Adler Guy on Fire: 130 Recipes for Adventures in Outdoor Cooking

by Guy Fieri

n Headquarters, Wednesday, July 22, 6:30–7:30. Morningstar Investment Research Center hosts a live, interactive financial education webinar.

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movies

ART

Short Films Exploring Artists

the

Creative Process

Best Film Directors A Series with Insider Commentary and Clips Headquarters, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 Presented by film expert Gary Olsen

Frank Capra

Lascaux: The Prehistory of Art

n Headquarters, Wednesday, June 10, 7:00–8:00.

A definitive tour of the Lascaux cave complex that gives a richly descriptive analysis of these Paleolithic paintings and drawings.

Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes: 1909–1929, When Art Danced with Music

Orson Welles

n Headquarters, Wednesday, July 8, 7:00–8:00. Profiles impresario Serge Diaghilev, the founder of Ballets Russes, who brought together some of the greatest talents of the 20th century, including painters Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, composers Igor Stravinsky and Erik Satie, choreographers Michel Fokine and George Balanchine, and dancers Vaslaw Nijinsky and Anna Pavlova.

Unbroken

n Salem Church, Saturday, June 27, 10:00–12:30. A World War II drama directed

by Angelina Jolie (2014, PG 13). Refreshments provided.

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Capra’s “feel-good” films had an underlying layer of dark social commentary, original to his era.

Sentimental, yet stinging, his madcap, fast-paced plots led to incomparably rewarding endings. Includes Capra’s most important films, It Happened One Night, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and It’s a Wonderful Life.

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Orson Welles’ unique cinematic approach in such pivotal films as Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons, and The Lady from Shanghai, his Shakespearean films, and his later works, specifically The Touch of Evil, a film noire masterpiece, will be shown and discussed.

Alfred Hitchcock, Part I

The most influential director of psychological and suspense thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock’s techniques and narratives continue to define the genre. This presentation includes Hitchcock’s early films, such as Blackmail, The 39 Steps, Sabotage, Rebecca, Shadow of a Doubt, Spellbound, Notorious, and Strangers on a Train. Part II will be in September.

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health & fitness

Make the most of summer break.

Learn languages with Mango. librarypoint.org/mango

Porter’s Awesome Seniors Exercise Class

n Porter, Thursdays, 9:30–10:30.

Chair dancing for the 55+ group.

Red Cross Blood Drive

n Porter, Thursdays, June 18 and August 20, 1:00–7:00. It’s easy to donate blood! Sign up at redcrossblood.org or call the Porter Branch at 659-4909.

Walk-in donors welcome.

Donors must be 17 years or older.

Fitness Walk

Aquia Creek: 300 Years of History

n Porter, year-round. The Germanna Volkssport Association (GVA) and the Porter Branch are co-hosting a year-round fitness walk. Ask us for the Walk Box, register for the walk (if you’d like credit for the walk through the American Volkssport Association), and take a route map. Each self-guided, self-paced walk begins and ends at Porter. Choose between a 5- and 10-kilometer walk, following sidewalks and bike paths along local residential streets.

To learn more, visit AVA.org or walkfredericksburg.com.

n England Run, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:30–2:30. Join Kairavi Kirsten Berezan for chair yoga. Practice postures, body alignment, breathing, and everything you expect from a yoga class, all while sitting in or using a chair.

n Porter, Tuesday, July 14, 7:30–9:00. Local historian and author Jerrilynn Eby explores the history of Aquia Creek from the 1720s through the 1930s when it was a locus of international shipping.

n Montross, Tuesdays, except 1st Tuesday, 12:00–12:45. Keep active with chair yoga. Certified instructor Kay Hawkins shows you how.

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Need a speaker for your community group?

We will customize a presentation for your civic organization, homeowners association, business meeting, volunteer group or book club. Some of the topics our experts have spoken on include health and wellness, travel, law, personal finance, grants to individuals and nonprofits, business market research, job hunting, local history, genealogy, and digital literacy. Contact Michele Brown, Adult Services Coordinator, at 540-372-1160 for more information.

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book groups New members are always welcome.

Porter Book Group

n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 7:30–8:45 June 4—Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn July 2—The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt August 6—George Washington’s Secret Six

by Brian Kilmeade

Readers of the Round Table

Headquarters Book Group

n Headquarters, 2nd Mondays, 7:30–9:00 June 8—Last Night at the Blue Angel

by Rebecca Rotert July 13—Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami August 10—American Emperor

by David O. Stewart

A Classical Idea! Book Group

n Headquarters, 3rd Mondays, 7:00–8:00 June 15—Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton Call us or visit our website for July and August selections.

Book It!

n Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11:00–12:00 June—Brave New World by Aldous Huxley July—The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde August—Orphan Train by Christina Kine

Snow Book Group

n Snow, 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00–11:45 June 16—The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult July 21—All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr August 18—Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Tuesday Night Book Group

n England Run, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 June 23—Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

by Jamie Ford July 28—Testimony by Anita Shreve August 25—David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell

n Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 June 23—The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Reading Guild @ the Beach July 28—The Tilted World by Tom Franklin n Cooper, 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 August 25—Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger Call the branch for information.

Inklings: CRRL Writers

n England Run, 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. Food and beverages are available for purchase at Adventure Brewing Company.

Adventure Brewing Company is located at 33 Perchwood Dr, Fredericksburg.

June 18—Life After Life by Kate Atkinson July 16—The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis August 20—In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson

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n England Run, 1st Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 n Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 2:00–3:30 An informal writing workshop for the novice, the pro, and everyone in between. Need some feedback on your latest poem? Suffering from writer’s block? Come share your drafts and scribbles with a supportive writers’ group. Special topics for the summer: June—Marketing your work July—Travel writing August—Opinion pieces n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:00–4:00.

A chapter of the Virginia Writers Club that encourages writers from the region to share their talent and knowledge of writing with one another.

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Genealogy for Beginners New to genealogy? Make an appointment with one of our expert genealogists for tips and tricks and to find out what the library has for the beginner genealogist!

n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 n Porter, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30–8:30. Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will help you with your gardening questions.

n England Run, 4th Thursdays, 7:00 n Headquarters, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:00 Please bring your relevant research to your appointment. Sign up.

customer spotlight Why do you come to the library?

Cody and I find ourselves spending a lot of time in the library. Cody does Big Brothers Big Sisters, and he often brings his “Little” to the library for any event that might be going on, and so that his “Little” can make use of the computers.

Cody also attends the Open Hacks in the MakerLab. We both work from home, so we also enjoy occasionally coming to the library to work and spend some time away from our home offices. We also come to the library to check out books. I particularly enjoy books about sewing and hand embroidery, and Cody and I check out books for the Books & Beer Club.

What do you value about the library?

Cody and I live in a house in the county without close neighbors, and we spend a lot of time by ourselves. Knowing that our library is just a few minutes away is really invaluable. There’s so much always going on at the England Run Branch, and that really makes

a difference in our lives. We’re able to really feel like part of the community, even if we only make it to one event a month. It also doesn’t hurt that the library is just so beautiful! Any building with books is okay by me, but it’s so modern and updated and comfortable that it makes the time we spend there very enjoyable.

How does the library affect your personal or professional life?

Cody has a small business called Fitz Kits that creates modular workspaces out of lean pipe—one of his first jobs was designing and building the workbench that is in use in the MakerLab. And I run a small blog that highlights MakerSpaces in Virginia, and thanks to Joy McIntire and Martha Hutzel, the England Run MakerLab was the first space that I featured. The library has been very supportive of us as new, small business owners in the community, and that has made a big difference in both our professional and personal lives.

Cody Wilmer and Paige Oberlin What memorable experience have you had at the library?

Cody met the editor of MAKE! Magazine, Mark Frauenfelder, at the Festival of Community Makers at the library.

We have tons of copies of MAKE! Magazine on our bookshelves at home, and Cody was really excited to be able to chat with Mr. Frauenfelder.

Favorite library book/movie/download?

I have so many! One book stands out . . . Last summer, we took a camping/road trip to Nashville for my birthday. Before we left, we checked out the Books and Beer Club book for that month—Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods.

We had a really lovely time reading aloud to each other while we drove and camped.

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Connecting you, the reader, to your personally perfect books is a passion for CRRL librarians.

know where all the bodies are buried

It’s a skill for which we are trained and

ten. Some of us think science writers

an art in which we take oh-so-much

are the rock stars of the literary world

pleasure. We try to read in many

and can prove it. Some of us are film

genres and across many disciplines

history buffs, bird watchers, photog-

to better help readers find what they

raphers, dog lovers, singers, parents,

need. That’s the body of professional

rock climbers, savvy shoppers,

knowledge on which we draw.

international travelers, poets, and,

in our true crime section, and have read every cozy mystery ever writ-

well, you get the idea. We want to

But just like our readers, we’ve read scads more books that appeal to

share our unique and personal bounty

our own special interests. Some of us

of great reads knowledge with you

devour (not literally) all our cookbooks,

through our new service, My Librarian.

We saw the My Librarian service concept at the Multnomah County (Oregon) Library, loved it, and now we’ve brought it to you.

Go to librarypoint.org/mylibrarian to learn about the librarians—a bit about their reading specialties and a bunch about what really matters to them personally—and peruse their reading recommendations. If a librarian sounds like someone from whom you’d love advice on what to read next, click to send a request for a personalized reading list. Your librarian will get back to you soon.

Meg R.

Shelley C.

Adriana P.

Mysteries, thrillers, historical fiction, psychological fiction, romance, humorous memoirs

General fiction, knitting, cooking

World War II, fantasy, paranormal romance, parenting, personal finance, cooking

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Scott P.

Aimee D.

Ed D.

History, biography, science fiction, young adult

Nonfiction, fantasy, real-life fiction, horror, mysteries

Nonfiction, memoirs, graphic novels

Select a librarian in tune with your reading tastes and get great book, video, or music recommendations! librarypoint.org/mylibrarian

Mary B.

Joy O.

Virginia J.

Fantasy, steampunk, literary fiction

World War I fiction, British mysteries, biographies, classics

History, historical fiction and mysteries, gothics, British authors, magical realism

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Friends of the Library New Totes!

On sale at all branches—two new tote bags to show your support for the library. The white plastic tote has a reinforced handle and is tough enough to carry home an entire family’s reading needs. The laminated tote is very durable and stylish, and both do double duty as grocery bags. Pick them up at any branch or book sale—the white plastic totes cost 50 cents and laminated totes are $4.

Book Sales For more Friends book sales throughout the year, visit librarypoint.org/book_sales

Headquarters Library Atrium Sale July 10–15 Book Nook Year-round shopping in the library lobby

England Run Branch Starts the 4th Thursday each month. Saturdays are 1/2 price days. Sundays and Mondays are $1 bag days.

June 25–29 August 20–24 July 23–27

Porter Starts the 1st Friday of each month.

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

June 5–10 August 7–12 July 3–8

Salem Church Starts the 3rd Friday of each month. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are 1/2 price days and Thursdays are $1 bag days.

June 19–25 August 21–27 July 17–23

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

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 would you 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

Name ______________________________________________

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q Book Sale Preparation q Book Sale Refreshments q All of the above

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You can return library materials to any branch. You can renew in person, by telephone, or online on any device.

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If you forget to return or renew: • Books and CDs are overdue after 2 weeks— 10¢ per day, maximum fine: $2.00 per item.

• DVDs are overdue after 1 week— $1.00 per day, maximum fine: $5.00 per DVD. • The maximum overdue fine per library card is $10.00.

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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

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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

All branches closed Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day

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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

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next issue coming August 1 All about learning! Look for information about our homework help for students and research experts who can find anything you need.

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Celebrate a summer of reading excellence!

n England Run, Wednesday, August 5, 10:00–12:00 n Salem Church, Saturday, August 8, 10:00–12:00 n Headquarters, Wednesday, August 12, 2:30–4:00 n Porter, Friday, August 14, 10:00–12:00 n Snow, Friday, August 14, 11:00–12:00 Community celebration with games, activities, popsicles, and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

All ages.