At Your Library Summer 2016

Your FREE guide to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library

SUMMER 2016 June|July|August

Summer Reading PAGE 5

4Mobile App 4Discovery Tables 4Music on the Steps 4Personal Reading Advisors 4Friends of the Rappahannock

Native Voices PAGE 9

Fun Fest

BACK COVER

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

table of contents SUMMER 2016 n JUNE/JULY/AUGUST

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

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Native Voices

Discovery Tables

A rich exhibit of culture and connection

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Learn critical thinking while having fun On the cover: Andie McConnell, executive director of The Fairy Godmother Project, and her daughters, EV and Annalise, take the library with them this summer to enjoy the Rappahannock River.

For more on Andie’s amazing

My Librarian

work serving pediatric

Your Personal Reading Advisor 1

Summer 2016

cancer families, go to fairygodmotherproject.org.

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features Welcome .............................................. 3

classes & events Great Stuff for All Ages ..............7

An exciting time at the library

Learning, discovery, and enrichment

Behind the Scenes ............................. 4

children

Spotlight on the Library Board

On the Web ........................................11

Always available eBooks, eMagazines, eAudio

Being Mobile ......................................11 Summer reading and more, on your phone

eNewsletters ......................................12 The quick and easy way to stay current

Hold Alerts .........................................12 Receive an email when your item is ready

Partner Spotlight ...............................18 The Friends of the Rappahannock

Local Writers .................................... 27 Workshops, challenges, and inspiration

Friends of the Library ...................... 29 The Community Give

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

Book Lists

Recommendations from expert librarians Audio Shorts for Commuters ..........................4 Travel Books (Freading) ................................12 On Your Mark (Preschool) ............................. 14 Get Set, READ! (School Age) ........................16

Grow a Reader .......................... 13 Educational opportunities for preschool kids

After Hours ................................ 15 Evening and weekend schedules

Kids Learn and Grow ............... 16 Classes and programs for kids in grades K–6

STEM ......................................... 17 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

teens Teen Place .................................. 19 Learning and fun, just for teens in grades 6–12

adults For Adults ...................................23 Learn, connect, and relax

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

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

Book Groups ..............................28 At your local branch and in the community

Get in the Game (Teens) ...............................19 Café Book Top Picks (Teens) .........................20 Thanks to the Friends of the Library for supporting the production of is printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified printer.

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

MARTHA HUTZEL n DIRECTOR

So many great things are happening at the CRRL that

more about Board Chair Kathryn Miller on page 4 and visit

this summer promises to be even more exciting than

librarypoint.org/boardtrustees to meet the others.

usual. This year, our summer reading website makes it fun

In February we lost our beloved former Director, Donna

and easy for all ages to track their reading and earn prizes.

Cote, who worked in the CRRL system for an astounding

Sign up starting June 1 at librarypoint.org/summer.

44 years, leading us for the past 34. We will be commemo-

With so much reading going on, it’s a great opportunity to share titles that

rating Donna at the CRRL in the near future, but her work had a far-reaching impact. An official House Joint Resolu-

you’ve enjoyed with

tion was read in the Virginia House of Delegates on Don-

the community,

na’s behalf and in 2016 the Virginia Library Association will

either online or in

present a new award at their annual conference, the Donna

our branches. Don’t

Cote Librarian of the Year.

forget to share your

I am happy to

favorites with library staff too! We love to

say that her legacy

read and we love to

continues with

talk books so be sure

the completion of

and ask us what to

several projects at

enjoy next.

the Headquarters

No matter where

Library that were

you’re travelling this

started under her

summer, you can take the library with you. Use our mobile

leadership. Thanks

app to manage your account and check our holdings from

to a generous dona-

the road, or download an eBook or eAudio using WiFi from

tion, the Virginiana

anywhere in the world.

Room has been

We’re also making an exciting improvement to our hold

moved to a new

services to save time, money, and trees! Starting July 1,

part of the building

you will receive an email in place of a mailed paper notice when your hold is ready to be picked up. If you need help navigating this change, our Customer Service staff are ready to help.

We’ve recently added the Central Rappahannock

and given a fresh look. Local artist and book illustrator Troy Howell has created a beautiful and dynamic mural for the Gates Lab with hidden details that customers will love discovering. Head-

Regional Library’s Board of Trustees to our website.

quarters is now also the home of our second MakerLab.

These hardworking community members are appointed

Visit librarypoint.org for a complete schedule of MakerLab

by and represent their jurisdictions, donating their time as

hours at both England Run and Headquarters and look for

advocates for each of you at quarterly meetings. Learn

additional MakerLabs opening soon!

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behind the scenes For more information on the hardworking community members who comprise the Library Board of Trustees, visit librarypoint.org/boardtrustees.

How did you get involved with the library?

As a historic preservation architectural historian, the greatest assets to me professionally have been libraries and archives. When Westmoreland County Administrator Norm Risavi asked me to serve on the Board of Trustees, I was delighted to continue my lifelong relationship with libraries in general and the CRRL in particular.

What has been your favorite responsibility during your tenure?

Serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and as a member of the Search and Selection Committee for the new Director of the CRRL was a rewarding experience, and helped set the CRRL on its new and exciting path for the 21st Century.

What are your goals for the library’s future?

My goals, and those of the Board of Trustees, are to ensure the continued success of CRRL as the premier regional library system in Virginia, to increase the percentage of funding to CRRL’s materials budget for books, DVDs, etc., and to ensure that area jurisdictions continue to fund the library, so that the CRRL can provide the goods and services our library customers deserve.

What do you like best about working with the library?

I like ensuring that our culture, history, and community information remain available to all users. Libraries are now the only place you can reliably find information about many rare historical resources.

Kathryn Miller Library Board, Westmoreland County What do you wish people knew about the library?

How hard CRRL employees work to provide services to our customers, even in tough times.

What are you reading/watching/ listening to now?

I am in Downton Abbey withdrawals of course, watching Mercy Street, reading Francis Russell’s biography of Warren G. Harding The Shadow of Blooming Grove, and Lost Communities of Virginia by Terri Fisher and Kirsten Sparenborg.

Commuter Corner Let’s relax this summer with literature that is transcendent, but short, absorbing, but short, and with world class prose, but short. Listen to a CD or eAudio of short stories as you cruise down the coast, up into the mountains, or, woe be you, on your way to work. A sampling of our short stories for your listening pleasure:

The Complete Stories of Dorothy Parker CD

Five by Fitzgerald

by F. Scott Fitzgerald CD

Heavenly Date

by Alexander McCall Smith eAudio

Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall by Kazuo Ishiguro CD

Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story. Travel Tales CD

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You Know When the Men Are Gone by Siobhan Fallon CD

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summer reading for all ages June 1–August 31

Read whatever you want all summer long and win prizes.

Babies–Grade 5 EARN PRIZES!

Be sure to look for the Summer Reading Kickoff for babies-age 5 on page 14. Grades K-6 get powered up for summer reading on page 17. Our grand finale Fun Fests are detailed on the back cover.

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.

Look for the On Your Mark, Get Set . . . Read activity in Sunday’s Free Lance-Star June 26–August 14.

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

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Are you in 4th or 5th grade?

Every time you log reading minutes, you are entered into a biweekly drawing for free movie tickets.

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SIGN UP AT ANY LIBRARY BRANCH OR VISIT

librarypoint.org/summer Summer Reading for Adults Read a book, listen to an audio, or watch a video—your choice!

No meetings, no required reading list.

Write reviews and you’ll be entered into our weekly prize drawings for movie tickets and other prizes.

Receive a gift just for signing up.

GradesEvery6-12 time you log reading

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minutes, you’ll automatically EARNS! be entered into a weekly PRI Z E drawing for free movie tickets.

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

Native Americans have much to say about health, history, and the significant impact of their traditions on modern life. For the wealth of family-friendly special events available to library customers through a unique national exhibition, see pages 9–10.

A Loosely Knit Group

n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:30-8:30, and 3rd Thursdays, 3:30-5:30. Bring your projects, share tips and ideas.

Novice stitchers welcome. n Salem Church, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30. A place for knitters of all ages and experiences.

Grade 7–Adult.

Summer Reading Pizza Party

n Montross, Tuesday, August 30, 6:00–7:30. Games, prizes, and pizza to celebrate end of summer reading.

Sign up.

Visit librarypoint.org to check out reading picks from a film expert, a family, a healthcare professional, and a Patawomeck Tribe member.

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June 6—Dixie Power Trio Zydeco and N’Awlins Jazz June 13—Maranatha Music Ministry Three choirs June 20—Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy Acoustic folk, pop, jazz, and original songs Dixie P owe r T June 27—The Company Store rio Good Ole American music July 11—Angela Easterling Homespun music July 18—Don Brown’s Soul Experience July 25—Dangerous Kitchen Bebop and Latin jazz August 1—Jeni and Billy Appalachian folk and bluegrass d n a August 8—Moch Pryderi ealy Pe ter M ose Grif fith R Welsh-American band with Laurie pan-Celtic flair August 15—Fredericksburg Jazz Collective and Friends Sizzling jazz to perk up summer August 22—Wylder Indie Folk Trio resonates behind clear and memorable melodies August 29—Davis Bradley ny Store The Compa Bluegrass music, offering smooth harmonies with an acoustic blend In case of inclement weather, concerts move into the theater.

Presented by Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library.

Summer 2016

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Kick Off Summer Inside Out!

n Porter, Wednesday, June 15, 3:30–5:30. A screening of Inside Out and free popcorn.

Family Movie Night

Learn about cool tech, experiment with cutting edge devices, and find the future at our MakerLabs, located at England Run Branch and in our new location in the Headquarters Library.

Check librarypoint.org for schedule.

n Newton, Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00. Movies the whole family can enjoy.

Popcorn and bottled water provided.

June 15—Lion Guard: Return of the Roar July 20—Hotel Transylvania 2 August 24—Big Hero 6

Movie Time

n Cooper, 4th Saturdays, 11:00–12:30. Enjoy a snack while you watch! Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

For more movies, see page 25.

Chess and Go

n Porter, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30. Drop in for chess or Go.

Open Hack Night with

n Headquarters, Tuesday, June 7 6:30–8:00 n England Run Branch, Tuesday, July 5 6:30–8:00 n Salem Church Branch, Tuesday, August 2 6:30–8:00 Join volunteers from local maker/hacker group FredWorks 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!

n Headquarters

June—Visual Poetry July—Veterans’ Art Show August—Students of Bill Harris

n England Run

June—Stafford County Senior Citizen Artists, Stafford County Parks and Recreation, with reception on Saturday, June 4, 2:00–4:00. Harpist and refreshments!

n Salem Church

June—Reach Art Students July—Randolph Gatling August—Edward Russell

n Porter

July—Kent Potter

It ’s 2 Oclock So mewhere

by Randolph Gat ling

Additional listings and artist information: librarypoint.org/arts For more classes and events for all ages, see page 15.

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Headquarters, July 20-August 31 This interactive exhibition explores the unique, interconnected relationships of health, illness, and cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.

Opening Reception, Tuesday, July 26, 7:00–8:00 Yvonne Epps–Giddings, a medical professional working with Native American communities, and John Lightner, Chief of the local Patawomeck Tribe, will give opening remarks. Refreshments.

Pine: Using Needles, Bark, and Sap for Health and Wellness

n Headquarters, Tuesday, August 9, 7:00–8:00. “Ever eat a pine tree? Many parts are edible.”* Join us for a discussion and demonstration on the uses of pine needles, bark, and sap, some edible and some not! *Wild food proponent Euell Gibbons famously asked this in a Grape Nuts commercial over 40 years ago.

Politics, Priests, and Health Among Indians in Colonial Virginia

n Headquarters, Thursday, August 25, 7:00–8:00. Dr. Jason Sellers, Assistant Professor of History and American Studies at the University of Mary Washington, describes life and health for Indians in colonial Virginia.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine developed this exhibition in partnership with the American Library Association, which brings this evocative and entertaining experience to libraries across America.

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Fabulous Friday: Native Voices

n Headquarters, Friday, July 8, 4:30–5:15. Listen to Minnie Lightner, storyteller from the Patawomeck Tribe, share the Dreamcatcher tale and then make one of your own. Explore Patawomeck artifacts and play Indian football. Sign up begins June 1.

Grades K-6.

Verifying Native American Ancestry Through DNA Testing

n Headquarters, Tuesday, August 2, 7:00–8:30. Many Americans have a family story that features the marriage of a Native American into the lineage. Professional genealogist Shannon Combs– Bennett explains how to use DNA testing to explore your ancestry.

Patawomeck Village Reenactment

n Headquarters, Saturday, August 6, 9:30-3:30.

Rain date: Saturday, August 13. Members of the Patawomeck Tribe take you back in time to explore a longhouse, Indian-style open fire cooking, cornmeal pounding, music, and to meet Pocahontas. Artifacts, crafts, games, and more activities, both inside and outside!

All ages.

Visit our newly renovated Virginiana Room at the Headquarters Library.

When in Tsenacommacah, Do as the Powhatans

n Headquarters, Wednesday, August 3, 7:00–8:00. Author, historical barbecue consultant, Master Certified Barbecue Judge, award–winning BBQ cook, and member of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe, Joe Haynes leads us on an exploration of Powhatan culture. Copies of A History of Virginia Barbecue will be available for purchase and book signing.

Virginia’s Native Americans

n Headquarters, Thursday, August 11, 7:00-8:00. Karenne Wood, a member of the Monacan Indian Nation and director of Virginia Indian Programs at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, discusses the history and cultural identity of Virginia’s indigenous people.

We’ve moved our specialized collection of local history and genealogy to a larger, more comforable space, and added murals depicting scenes and snippets from the colorful past of Fredericksburg and counties of Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland.

Here you’ll find oral histories, family histories and genealogies, high school yearbooks, obituary indexes and cemetery records, county tax records, and histories of local homes, churches, businesses, events, and people of our region.

Use our microfilm readers to quickly scan copies of local newspapers, and even email copies to yourself or others.

Arrange for an individual or group tour, or make a reservation for a one-on-one research or genealogy training session with a librarian.

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BEING MOBILE Renew/My Account Forget to renew your books before heading out on vacation?

Do it here!

on the web Did you know that the library provides eBooks, eAudio, and eMagazines that are always available to download? You won’t have to wait in long hold lists for these titles, and they will never be overdue or have fines.

Downloads On the go with nothing to read or listen to? Download an eBook, eAudio, or eMagazine right from the app to your phone.

You can find these on the eBooks page at

librarypoint.org/ebooks

Self Check-out Long checkout line at the branch? Check out your own materials and hit the road that much faster.

Zinio Magazines Full digital copies of current and back issues of nearly 200 popular magazines!

There is no limit on how many you can check out and download. Also available through the CRRL Mobile or Zinio for Libraries app.

OneClickDigital The majority of this eAudio collection is always available, although a small selection of titles is single-use only. Check out up to 10 titles at a time. Also available through the CRRL Mobile or OneClickDigital app.

Summer Reading Sign up starting June 1.

Freading A wide variety of titles spanning fiction and nonfiction for all ages. Check out up to six titles a week. Also available through the Freading app.

How to get the CRRL Mobile app

Tumblebooks Hundreds of animated titles with unlimited use. Also available through the CRRL Mobile app.

In addition to these services, we offer many popular titles through OverDrive, which check out to one customer at a time.

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Download CRRL Mobile from your phone’s app store, use your phone’s web browser to go to crrl.boopsie.com for links to the download and more information, or scan this QR code.

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

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eResources Freading and eNewsletter Travel eBooks from Freading No need to carry that bulky guidebook when you travel this summer! Opt instead to download an eBook from Freading at librarypoint.freading.com.

There are dozens of Lonely Planet guides available free to download to your mobile device, plus hundreds of other travel-related guides and narratives. Freading offers unlimited simultaneous use, meaning that your eBook will always be available for you to download. Checkout is for 2 weeks, with one 2-week renewal allowed.

The Food Lover’s Guide to Paris Patricia Wells

Hostels: European Cities Paul Karr

Nature Guide to Shenandoah National Park Ann and Rob Simpson

Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway Randy Johnson

Scenic Routes and Byways: Virginia Judy Colbert

Roughing It Mark Twain

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Faster Hold Alerts The CRRL is making an exciting improvement to our hold services to save time, money, and trees! Starting July 1, you will receive an email in place of a mailed paper notice when your hold is ready to be picked up.

If you already receive emails regarding your holds, then you are all set! If you haven’t yet shared your email address with us, visit librarypoint.org/emailnotices or call or visit the Customer Service Desk at any branch.

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grow a reader Educational opportunities for preschool kids

Birth–age 5

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, except July 4, 10:00–10:15 n Porter, Tuesdays, except June 7, June 14, and August 30, 9:30–9:45 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except June 7, 21, July 19, and August 30, 10:30–10:45 n Headquarters, Wednesdays, 9:30–9:45 n Snow, Wednesdays, except August 24 and 31, 10:30–10:45 n Porter, Thursdays, except June 9, 10:30–10:45 n England Run, Fridays, except July 1, 10:00–10:15

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver. n Snow, Mondays, except June 13* and July 4, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except June 7*, 21, July 19, and August 30, 9:30–10:00 n England Run, Wednesdays, except June 1*, June 15*, August 10, and August 31, 10:00– 10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Fridays, except June 3*, June 10, June 17*, August 5, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00 n Salem Church, Fridays, except June 10, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30

* Special holiday-themed class will be held on these dates.

Ages 2–3 with a caregiver. n Salem Church, Mondays, except July 4, 11:00–11:20 n England Run, Tuesdays, except July 5 and August 30, 10:00–10:20 n Porter, Tuesdays, except June 7, June 14, and August 30, 10:30–10:50 n Snow, Tuesdays, except August 23 and 30, 10:30–10:50 n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except June 22 and August 31, 10:30–10:50 n Salem Church, Thursdays, 11:00– 11:20 n Headquarters, Fridays, except June 24, 9:30–9:50 n England Run, Fridays, except July 1, 11:00–11:20

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Ages 3–5 with a caregiver. n England Run, Tuesdays, except July 5 and August 30, 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Thursdays, except June 9, 9:30–10:00 n Salem Church, Thursdays, 10:00– 10:30 n Headquarters, Fridays, except June 24 and August 19, 10:30–11:00

Children’s Hour

n Cooper, Friday, June 3, 11:00–12:00. Stories and activities. Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

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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On Your Mark, Get Set...

Read!

Goal!

by Sean Taylor

Lola Plants a Garden

by Anna McQuinn

Rufus Goes to Sea by Kim T. Griswell

Little Kunoichi: The Ninja Girl

by Sanae Ishida

Yes, Let’s

by Galen Goodwin Longstreth

Look!

by Jeff Mack

On the Ball:

by Brian Pinkney

Underwater Dogs: Kids Edition

by Seth Casteel

Grow a Reader Special

Grow a Reader Special

Ready, Set, Read Summer Reading Kickoff

Happy Father’s Day!

n Snow, Monday, June 13, n England Run, 11:00–11:30 Wednesday, June n England Run, 1, 10:00–10:30 Wednesday, June 15, and 11:00–11:30 10:00–10:30 and 11:00– n Porter, Friday, 11:30 June 3, 9:30– n Porter, Friday, June 17, 10:00 and 10:30– 9:30–10:00 and 10:30– 11:00 11:00 n Snow, Monday, Stories, songs and June 6, 11:00–11:30 activities. Ages 2–5 with n Headquarters, Tuesday, June 7, 10:00–11:30 a caregiver. n Salem Church, Friday, June 10, 10:00–11:30 Stories, songs and activities. Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

For more classes and events for ages 0–5 see pages 5, 10, 13, and 15.

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after hours

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

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. n England Run, 1st Saturdays, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, 3rd Saturdays, 1:30–2:00 n Montross, Saturdays, 11:00–11:30 n Newton, Saturdays, 11:00–11:20

All ages with a caregiver.

Pajamas welcome! n Montross, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00–7:30 n Cooper, 4th Thursdays, 7:00–7:30 n Salem Church, Tuesdays, 7:00–7:30 n Porter, Wednesdays, except June 8 and August 31, 7:00–7:30

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

by J.K. Rowling

We’re celebrating the momentous release of an 8th Harry Potter book! Friday, July 29–Sunday, July 31. Drop in. All ages. Visit librarypoint.org for a complete schedule.

Join us for lunch! n Headquarters, June 27–August 26, 2:00-2:30. Fredericksburg city residents age 18 and under. n Salem Church, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, June 22– August 25, 12:00-1:00. Anyone 18 and under.

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PAWS

for reading Grades K–6

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

Sign up to book your time.

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

You can read with Jackson, pictured above, at England Run and Salem Church branches.

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kids learn & grow Classes and events for kids in grades K–6 ay: Fabulous Frid

Family Fun

n Cooper, Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 June 9– Homemade ice cream July 14– S’mores without a campfire August 11– Lego team building

Wacky Wednesdays

Fun-filled ac tivities to kick of f summer. , Friday, n England Run :15 June 3, 4:30 –5 Fr s, iday, n Headquarter :15 June 10, 4:30 –5 e th Sponsored by Teen Council , n Porter, Friday –5:15 30 4: , 10 ne Ju , n Snow, Friday –5:15 30 4: , 10 ne Ju h, n Salem Churc 24, ne Ju , ay id Fr 2:30 –3:15 and 4:00 –4:45

n Cooper, Wednesday, 2:00–3:00.

Stories and crafts. Movies follow at 3:00.

June 22– Dance with me June 29– Pea pod pandemonia July 6– SOS July 13– Motion-Nursery rhymes July 20– Move, puff, pant, and sweat July 27– My body workout August 3– Motion– Japanese style August 10– Motion– Circus fun August 17– Motion– Have a ball party

Elementary Art

n Montross, Thursday, June 16, 4:00–5:00. Hints, tips and fun with different media and techniques.

Sign up.

Fabulous Friday: Dog Days of Summer

n Porter, Friday, July 8, 3:00–3:45. SIT for a dog story, STAY for some fun activities, and FETCH some dog books to take home!

Fabulous Friday: Hawaiian Luau

n Salem Church, Friday, July 15, 2:30–3:15 and 4:00–4:45 Explore the tropics with traditional games, stories, and crafts.

Fabulous Friday:

Ahoy, Thar Be Pirates!

n Headquarters. Jolly good fun on the high seas with activities, games, and crafts for pirates in training.

Friday, August 12, 4:30–5:15 Sponsored by Teen Council. Sign-up begins July 1.

For more classes and events for ages K–6 see pages 5, 9–10 and 17–18.

On Your Mark, Get Set.... READ!

Bridget Camp Wilder: Spy- Out! In-Training Lynn

Jonathan Bernstein

Brunelle

Fast Break Mike Lupica

The Girl Games Joan Holub

Gold Medal Summer Donna Freitas

Growing Up Pedro Matt Tavares

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Louise Trapeze is Totally 100% Fearless Micol Ostow

Roller Girl

Victoria Jamieson

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Classes and events for kids in grades K–6 The Frightened Frog

n Montross, Saturday, June 4, 11:00–12:00. Environmental program presented by master gardener Carolyn King.

Container Gardening for Kids

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

n Montross, Saturday, June 18, 11:00–12:00. Small gardening for small people.

Fabulous Friday: Flickering Fireflies

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What is

STEM?

STEM is a focused initiative in the nation’s schools and ties in closely with the library’s educational mission. 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.

Hands-on experiments that make things fly, spin, move, and soar will have the audience laughing, learning, and having fun! Sign up.

n Snow Friday, July 1, 2:00–2:45.

Create a glow-in-the-dark firefly.

n Porter, Friday, August 12, 3:00–3:45.

What’s going on with those constellations?

Fabulous Friday: Tools of Mass Construction

n Salem Church, Friday, August 19, 2:30–3:15 and 4:00–4:45. Try out the tools and skills of a house builder.

Full Steam Ahead!

n England Run, Monday, July 11, 2:00– 3:00. Explore the world of trains from past to present with the Rappahannock Model Railroaders. Displays open to the public 1:00–4:00.

Fabulous Friday: Movie Magic

n England Run, Friday, August 5, 4:30–5:15. Learn about how movies are made and create your own special effect footage in front of a real green screen!

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

Presented by the Sciencetellers

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A Journey Along the River Meet some of the wild animals that depend on the river for their survival and discover how our daily activities affect them, the rivers, and the surrounding environment. n Porter, Monday, July 18, 10:00–10:45 and 11:30–12:15 n England Run, Monday, July 18, 2:00–2:45 and 4:00–4:45 n Headquarters, Tuesday, July 19, 10:00–10:45 and 11:15–12:00 n Snow, Tuesday, July 19, 2:00–2:45 n Salem Church, Wednesday, July 20, 10:00–10:45 and 11:30–12:15 n Newton, Thursday, July 21, 11:00–11:45 n Montross, Thursday, July 21, 2:30–3:15 n Cooper, Thursday, July 21, 5:00–5:45 Presented by The Wildlife Center of Virginia.

Sign up.

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Drop in for a rotating series of self-guided, discover-it-yourself activities.

All promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and encourage critical thinking. Your children are learning while they have fun!

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

June 9–June 19, June 23–July 3, July 7–July 17, July 21–July 31, August 4–August 14

Amazing Tech

Constellation Connect the Dots

Go on a scavenger hunt to discover how computers work, and design your own Universal Remote Control.

Discover 5 constellations while playing an out of this world game.

Hypothesize This!

Use the scientific method to figure out what’s in mystery boxes and then make your own.

Magnetic Designs

Use your imagination to make patterns or designs.

Spy Science

Flex your super sleuth skills through code breaking and memorization.

For more classes and events for ages K–6, see pages 5, 9–10, and 15–16.

partner spotlight Lowery Pemberton, Friends of the Rappahannock How did you begin working with the library?

When I first started as Education Coordinator at Friends of the Rappahannock, I began working with the library to add additional Nature Adventure Packs and make sure past packs were still ready for an adventure.

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

The library’s partnership with FOR is extremely valuable as we work together to get more area youth outside investigating, teaching the community about river safety, and partnering to strengthen programs and literature.

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

I drive up and down Routes 17 and 3 very often and the audio books through the Overdrive app are amazing.

I would not make it through my rides without them!

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

You can request books and pick them up when they are ready, which is a great way to get what you want.

What is your favorite book/movie/music?

Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult, Harry Potter, Finding Neverland, 90’s Alternative/Pop. Nature Adventure Packs are available for checkout at all of our branches!

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teen place

learning and fun, just for teens in grades 6–12 Survivor Book Club

n Montross, 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30.

YA reading group led by Mikayla Harley. Teens will choose a survivor book to read and discuss each month.

Adventure Paracord Bracelet

Teen Game Night

n Cooper, Tuesday, August 2, 6:00–7:00.

Come aboard and play some board and Wii Games. Sign up.

n Montross, Thursday, June 9, 6:30– 7:30. Make a reliable, multifunctional, wearable tool.

e ar t, t a e r c , s o game with fans e d i v y . er Pla togeth nime. Drop in t e g d an a and a g n s, a m nday of , urch m Ch ays, e l a d nS M on 2nd 8:0 0 – 6:0 0

n, d Ru n a l g n En Fridays, 3rd 5:0 0 – 3:30

Mo st 1, rter, nd Augu o P n 6a June 8:0 0 – 6:0 0

n Headquarters, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00. Drop in.

Get In the Game!

Do Hard Things Alex and Brett Harris

The Running Dream

I am Malala

Wendelin Van Draanen

Malala Yousafzai

Girl of Fire and Thorns Rae Carson

A Random Book about the Power of Anyone Talia Leman

Fat Boy vs the Cheerleaders Geoff Herbach

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Paige Rawl

Whale Talk

Chris Crutcher

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April Henry

The Cure for Dreaming

Famous Last Words

Katie Alender

I am Princess X

Cherie Priest

The Iron Trial

Rain Reign Ann Martin

Holly Black

Red Queen Victoria Aveyard

Cat Winter

SUPER SUMMER

SMASH! n Porter, Friday, June 17, 6:00–8:00

n Headquarters, Saturday, June 25, 6:00–8:00

Hang out with your friends, eat some pizza, listen to some music, and chill.

n Salem Church. 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.

Monday–Thursday 3:30–7:30 For more classes and events for teens, see page 5-6.

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

We read many genres that appeal to our special interests and love to share our favorites.

Choose a librarian in tune with your reading tastes and get great book, video, or music recommendations!

Looking for a story cooked up in the author’s imagination?

FICTION READS

MYSTERY & ROMANCE Whodunits and stolen glances

Meg R.

ALSO: humorous memoirs and thrillers, plus historical, psychological, and quirky fiction

GOTHICS Dark and thrilling

ALSO: history, historical fiction and mysteries, magical realism, and fiction and nonfiction set in other cultures

Stories via speech bubbles

Love, eat, pray, and read

Spaceships and dragons

Fritzi N.

ALSO: women’s fiction, mysteries, the great outdoors, and nonfiction

Looking for big action and bright graphics?

ALSO: fantasy, sci-fi, realistic fiction, folktales, fairy tales, and classic literature

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SCI-FI/ FANTASY

Virginia J.

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Jesse F.

FOODIE FICTION

Mary B.

ALSO: steampunk and literary fiction

VIDEO GAMES

Donkey Kong to Fallout

Elizabeth F.

ALSO: teens, children’s, fantasy, sci-fi, romance, mystery, and graphic novels

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Visit librarypoint.org/mylibrarian to see our specialities and get our reading recommendations for all ages. Choose a librarian who likes what you or your child like and click to get a personalized reading list.

Looking to read about things that actually happened or things to do?

NONFICTION READS

CRAFTS

GARDEN

COOKING

HISTORY

MEMOIRS

Making stuff

Like to dig in the dirt?

Cook up some new skills

Wars, diseases, inventions

Intriguing people

Shelley C.

ALSO: general fiction and cookbooks

Joy O.

ALSO: World War I fiction, British mysteries, biographies, and classics

KIDS’ BOOKS

Dr. Seuss to Harry Potter

Christine C.

ALSO: young adult, children’s, audiobooks, outdoor living, biographies, and crafts/art

Need ideas for young people?

Scott P.

ALSO: biography, sci-fi, and young adult fiction

Ed D.

ALSO: Nonfiction and graphic novels

TEEN READS

Underdogs and unlikely heroes

Rachel P.

Craig G.

ALSO: teens, contemporary classics, audiobooks, narrative nonfiction, and comics

ALSO: kids, graphic novels, audiobooks, sci-fi, humor, music, and movies

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for adults

For updates to these listings, visit our online calendar at librarypoint.org

Fi n d Y o u r Pa r k

Celebrating the National Park Service’s Centennial

All About National Parks

n Headquarters, Thursday, June 23, 6:30–8:00 n Salem Church, Monday, June 27, 7:00–8:30 National Park Service historian Becky Oakes discusses the development, history, and features of our National Parks.

Civil War Genealogy

n Headquarters, Sunday, July 24, 1:30–4:30 n Salem Church, Sunday, July 31, 2:00–5:00 A workshop by NPS historian Beth Parnicza on tracing family roots to the Civil War.

Job Search Assistance

n Montross, 4th Thursdays, June 23, July 28, August 25, 6:00–7:00.

Ken Durant of the Virginia Employment Commission will help you with job applications and job hunting. Sign up.

Germanna Community College Information and Assistance for New and Continuing Students

n Porter, Thursday, June 9, 3:00–6:00 n Salem Church, Monday, July 11, 3:00–7:00 n Porter, Tuesday, August 2, 10:00–2:00 Join representatives from Germanna Community College to learn about admission, financial aid, disability resources, transitioning to college, veterans benefits, career services and applying on the spot!

Master Gardeners Teach Vegetable Gardening

n Porter, 2nd Thursdays, 6:30–7:00. Learn from the best as they work on our SERVE Garden preparing beds, planting, weeding, preventing pests, and harvesting.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

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 be in the lobby to field your plant, turf, pruning, insect, and other gardenrelated questions.

Learn About Becoming a Foster Parent

Bridge

games

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. Bridge for advanced players.

Mahjong Players Group

n Porter, Wednesdays, 1:00–4:00. Both experienced players and those who would like to learn to play Mahjong are welcome.

n Headquarters, Thursday, June 2, or Tuesday, August 2, 6:00–7:00 n Porter, Thursday, June 30, or Monday, August 29, 6:00–7:00 n Salem Church, Monday, July 18, 6:00–7:00 Every night children in Virginia go to sleep hungry, abused, and neglected.

When children are removed from these desperate circumstances they are placed in a loving and stable foster home. Please join us to learn more about foster care. Presented by National Counseling Group.

Cheesemaking: How to Get Started

n Newton, Wednesday, June 29, 6:30–7:30. Live demonstration on how to make cheese and use homemade cheese in recipes.

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Tech Zoo: eReading and Apps

FredLUG

n England Run, Saturdays, 9:00– 12:00 June 25– Linux for Everyday Computing Explore how the free Linux operating system can be used to accomplish everyday computing tasks from web browsing and email to document creation and video editing.

July 30– Software Defined Networking Learn about Software Defined Networking and how Linux is a key component in this trending technology.

August 27– Linux and the Maker Movement Explore how Linux can be customized and integrated into popular components from the Maker community such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino controllers.

Looking for a new job?

Need to update your resumé?

librarypoint.org/db_ jobnow • Live coaches • Practice interview skills • Craft effective resumés and cover letters • 24 hour access to job resources • Resumé building software

n Porter, 4th Tuesdays, 3:00–5:00 Learn about eReaders and tablets, the library’s selection of free eMagazines, eBooks, eAudios, and cool apps.

June: Apps for those who love to read, July: Exercise apps, August: Travel apps

An Indulgence of Books and Chocolate

n Snow, Tuesday, August 9, 2:00–3:30 Feast on chocolate, listen to booktalks, and swap one of your gently used books with a book from our sale.

Literary Grief Support Group

n Montross, Wednesday, August 31, 11:00–12:00. Grief support group facilitated by Ann Rubio.

Identity Theft Seminar

n Porter, Saturday, June 18, 10:00–11:30. A wealth of information on how to avoid identity theft and what to do if you become a victim. Presented by Rex Hodgson of the Virginia Credit Union. To register please visit vacu.org or call the Porter Branch.

Drop-ins welcome.

Adulting 101

n England Run, Wednesday, June 15, 7:00–8:00. Are you going away to college for the first time? Moving out of Mom’s and Dad’s house? Come learn what young adults just like you wished they had known before living on their own.

All Google All The Time

n Snow, Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2:00–3:00 Learn to create documents and more using Google and the library’s NetStations.

Genealogy 101

n Headquarters, Wednesday, July 13, 2:00–3:30 n England Run, Thursday, July 14, 2:00–3:30 n Salem Church, Monday, July 18, 2:00–3:30 n Porter, Tuesday, July 26, 6:30–8:00 n Snow, Wednesday, July 27, 2:00–3:30 n Newton, Thursday July 28, 10:00–11:30 n Montross, Thursday July 28, 1:00–2:30 n Cooper, Thursday July 28, 4:00–5:30 Interested in researching your family history? Get tips on where to start and what resources are available in the library and online.

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movies

Best Film Directors

A SERIES WITH INSIDER COMMENTARY AND CLIPS n Headquarters, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 Presented by film expert Gary Olsen.

Stanley Kubrick • June 2

Woody Allen • July 7

This American director, the ultimate perfectionist and pioneering technician, produced breathtaking movies that sent viewers both into the future (2001: A Space Odyssey) and into the past (Barry Lyndon). Controversy was his moniker though, with Lolita and A Clockwork Orange shocking audiences. His wideranging classics, from political satire (Dr. Strangelove) to the brutality of war (Full Metal Jacket) to hair-raising thrillers (The Shining) redefined cinema.

When one thinks of this brilliant comedian’s films, the idea of slapstick overwhelms, with such classics as Bananas and Sleeper. But Allen’s directing and screenwriting productions are works of sophisticated wit and biting insightfulness that address universal themes, as exemplified by Annie Hall, Manhattan, and The Purple Rose of Cairo. An examination of this prolific film master’s long career will include a look at his most memorable clips.

Porter’s Saturday Matinee Movie

n Porter, Saturdays, 1:30. Celebrate a “Summer of Dames” with: June 18– The Secret Garden featuring Dame Maggie Smith July 16– Skyfall featuring Dame Judi Dench August 20– The Hundred Foot Journey featuring Dame Helen Mirren

Cinema Night

n Cooper, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5:007:00. Movies with popcorn provided!

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Martin Scorsese • August 4

Considered one of the most significant and influential film directors in modern times, Scorsese combines his vast knowledge of film history with his Sicilian-American background to realistically reveal the sordid times in which we live. Films such as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and The Departed examine the brutal world of crime. His tributes to historic figures in Raging Bull, Hugo, and The Aviator reflect his appreciation of monumental, troubled headliners. A revealing look at this multidimensional director.

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crafts Ripping Yarns

n Snow, Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00. Bring your own needlework or other handcrafts and enjoy the fellowship of other handworkers.

Learn to Knit

n Cooper, Fridays, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2:00–3:30. Learn to knit a potato chip scarf. Bring your needles and we will provide the yarn. A beginner’s class for sure! Sign up. n Montross, Wednesdays, June 29, July 27, August 31, 3:00–4:00. Learn to knit with Linda Baker. Bring your knitting needles and enjoy introductory lessons. Sign up.

Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Guild

n Porter, 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00–9:00 2nd Mondays—Business meeting 4th Mondays—Learn quilting techniques

No Dropped Stitches: Drop–in Needlework Group

n Porter, Fridays, 10:00–12:00, except Friday, August 5. Get advice, chat, and share what you’re working on with others.

Crafts & Company

n Newton, Thursdays, 10:00– 12:00. Bring in your current craft project and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

DIY for Adults

n 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!

DIY Masterpiece

Sewing for Beginners:

n Porter, 2nd and 4th Fridays, 2:00–3:30. n England Run, Wednesdays, Adults, take some time to de-stress with July 20 and August 17, coloring sheets, dot to dot sheets, mark- 7:00–8:00. Watch a demo ers, colored pencils, and more! for newbies, learn the basics, and gain new skills.

Learn to Knit a Critter Sign up. The first ten people n Cooper, Fridays in August, 2:00–3:30. to sign up will be given a Learn to knit animals! An intermediate hands-on project to take class. Bring your needles and we’ll suphome. The series includes: ply the yarn. Sign up.

July– Introduction and Hand Sewing Upcycling Pages August– Machine Sewing n Porter, Thursdays, July 14 and July 28, 6:30–8:30. Create frame-worthy prints from discarded book elements using paints, inks, stamps, and collage.

Summer Series:

paint & create

n England Run, Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 Sign up for one or all! No experience needed.

Mixed Media Underwater Floral Watercolors n July 12. Local artist Peggy Scenes

n June 14. Whether you’re an experienced artist or can’t even color, you can create a beautiful underwater scene using mixed media. Taught by local artist Mary Lou Cramer.

Doodle Art

n June 28. Start with a doodle and end up with a fun and interesting work of art. Local artist and author Amy Bayne is your teacher.

Wickham teaches you to create beautiful floral watercolor paintings using crayon resist and other techniques.

Watercolor Landscapes

n July 26. Peggy Wickham shows you how to create interesting landscapes using watercolors, salt, and your own photos.

Mixed Media Memory Book

n August 9. Use collage techniques and brown paper to create a summer memory book with Peggy Wickham.

Abstract Watercolor Seascapes

n August 23. Learn fun watercolor techniques using plastic wrap, tooth brushes, rubbing alcohol, and more to create various effects for abstract seascapes or other projects.

Taught by Peggy Wickham.

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writers Riverside Writers

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. For details visit riversidewriters.com.

n England Run, 1st Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 n Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 2:00–3:30 Informal writing workshops 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. Special topics for the summer: June: Writing a mystery– tips and tricks July: Romance novel writing August: Secrets of writing science fiction and fantasy

Local Author @ the Library: Gerald Tyler n Headquarters , Saturday, June 4, 2:00–5:00 n Porter, Friday, June 10, 2:00–5:00 n Salem Church, Saturday, June 11, 2:00–5:00 n Snow, Friday, June 17, 2:00–5:00 n England Run, Saturday, June 18, 2:00–5:00

Meet Gerald Tyler, author of Three in One: The Life and Legacy of Gerald DeForest Tyler: An Educator, Preacher, and Writer. The prominent theme in this book is that God will both save and keep saved eternally all ‘true believers’. Signed copies of his book will be available for purchase.

health & fitness Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups for Caregivers

n Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 10:00-12:00 n England Run, 4th Mondays, 10:00-11:30 Led by an Alzheimer’s Association trained leader. A safe place to learn, receive helpful tips, connect with resources, and meet others impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Chair Yoga

Year–Round Fitness Walk

Porter’s Awesome Seniors Exercise Class

n Porter, Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 Seated exercise for the 55+ group.

HypnoCurious?

n Porter, Wednesday, June 8 or Tuesday, July 19, 7:00–9:00. Whether it’s quitting smoking, losing weight, sleeping better, reducing stress, or pain management, hypnosis can help you focus and become receptive to positive suggestions. Experience it for yourself with an actual group hypnosis session.

n Montross, Tuesdays, 12:00–12:45. Keep active n Porter, all year. Choose between a 5 and 10 kilometer walk following with chair yoga. Certified sidewalks and bike paths along loLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers instructor Kay Hawkins cal residential streets.

Co-hosted n Porter, Thursdays, 10:00–11:30 Join Jane Priest of the shows you how. by The Germanna Volkssport AsAlzheimer’s Association for workshops providing pracn England Run, Sunday, sociation (GVA). tical answers.

Sign up. Drop-ins also welcome.

August 21, 1:30–2:30.

Early Stage Caregiving. Information for new caregivJoin Kairavi Kirsten BerRed Cross Blood Drive ers. Part 1: June 2, Part 2: June 9, and Part 3: June 16. ezan for chair yoga. This n Porter, Thursday, August 18, and Middle Stage Caregiving. For caregivers and patients class is ideal for those Thursday, June 16, 1:00–7:00. when greater care is required: Part 1: June 23, Part 2: who would like a new It’s easy to donate blood. Sign up June 30, and Part 3: July 7. yoga perspective, prefer a at redcrossblood.org or call the Late Stage Caregiving. Preserving quality of life and chair for support, or want Porter Branch. Walk-in donors dignity, and handling care decisions: Part 1: July 14, welcome.

Donors must be 17 gentle exercise during and Part 2: July 21. years or older. pregnancy.

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book groups New members are always welcome!

Headquarters Book Group

n Headquarters, 2nd Mondays, 7:30–9:00 June 13– The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

by John Boyne July 11– Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter

by Tom Franklin August 8– Dead Wake by Erik Larson

Porter Pairings

Book Club

Readers of the Round Table

n Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11:00–12:00 June 10– The Truth According to Us

by Annie Barrows July 8– Read any book by Janet Evanovich.

August 12– Jamaica Inn

by Daphne Du Maurier

Snow Book Group

n Snow, 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00–11:45 Join us for a lively book discussion.

Reading Guild at the Beach

n Cooper, 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 Meets each month to review books.

Bring a dish to share.

England Run Book Group

n Zibibbo 73, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00. Enjoy good books and see what wine the folks at Zibibbo 73 have paired with the month’s book selection! Call the Porter Branch for more information.

June 14– Virginia Women: Their Lives and Times by Sandra Treadway (Editor) July 12– The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan August 9– Bloodroot by Amy Greene Zibibbo 73 Trattoria and Wine Bar is located at 2757 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford.

Wine and comestibles available for purchase.

n England Run, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 June 28– The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver July 26– Blood, Bones, and Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton August 23– When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Book It!

n Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 June 28– Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck July 26– The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner August 23– The Rosie Project by Graeme C. Simsion

Porter Book Group

n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 7:30–8:45 June 2– The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins July 7– H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald August 4– Deep Down Dark by Héctor Tobar

Enjoy books? Enjoy beer? n Adventure Brewing Company, 3rd Thursdays, 6:30–8:00 Join the CRRL 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, located at 33 Perchwood Drive, Fredericksburg.

June 16– Where’d You Go, Bernadette

by Maria Semple July 21– The Round House by Louise Erdrich August 18– The Devil in the White City

by Erik Larson

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Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library support the library through innovative and community-supported campaigns, including the Community Give.

This 24-hour day of giving encourages everyone in our region to make a donation and show support for local nonprofit organizations that positively impact lives every day.

Book Sales

Headquarters

Beach Reads Atrium Sale July 8–July 14. Stock up before you hit the beach!

England Run Branch Thursday, June 23–Monday, June 27 Thursday, July 28–Monday, August 1 Thursday, August 25–Monday, August 29 Saturdays are 1/2 price day. Sundays and Mondays are $1 bag days.

Salem Church Branch Friday, June 17–Thursday, June 23 Friday, July 15–Thursday, July 21 Friday, August 19–Thursday, August 25 Tuesdays and Wednesdays are 1/2 price days. Thursdays are $1 bag days.

Porter Branch Thank you for investing in the Friends of the Library during last year’s Community Give. Together, we raised over $1,500!

Our goal for this year’s Give on Tuesday, May 3 was $5,000. Your investment, either through the Give or any time of the year, will support early literacy and summer reading programming, STEM classes and MakerLabs, and adding new materials to the collection.

Remember, you can join the Friends of the Library and donate year round at crrlfriends.org. The Friends of CRRL is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your donation may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes.

Friday, June 3–Wednesday, June 8 Friday, July 1–Wednesday, July 6 Friday, August 5–Wednesday, August 10 Mondays are 1/2 price days. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are $1 bag days.

All bra fe a t ur e n c h e s year sales as -round well!

To join the Friends of the CRRL or to renew your membership, go online to crrlfriends.org. Or fill out the form below and mail to Friends of CRRL, P.O. Box 201, Fredericksburg, VA 22404. Your membership will be sent to your local chapter.

Chapter: q Fredericksburg q Spotsylvania Phone

Name Address City

Zip

q Stafford q Westmoreland

Email

Branch

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

Please check the box indicating your contribution amount: q Individual, $10 q Tobin Society, $25 q Wallace Society, $50 q Family, $20 q Cote Society, $100

q Mailings q Sorting Books q Book Sale Cashier

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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 per item.

• DVDs are overdue after 1 week— $1 per day, maximum fine: $5 per DVD. • The maximum overdue fine per library card is $10.

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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 Monday, July 4 for Independence Day

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

Summer 2016

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next issue coming August 1

Get organized, get ready to vote, and harvest the bounty of books, movies, and free fall classes, events, and workshops at your library.

Celebrate a summer of reading excellence!

n Headquarters, Wednesday, August 3, 1:00–2:30 n Porter, Friday, August 5, 10:00–12:00 n Salem Church, Saturday, August 6, 10:00–12:00 n England Run, Wednesday, August 10, 10:00–12:00 n Snow, Friday, August 12, 11:00–12:00 Community celebration with games, activities, popsicles, and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All ages.