At Your Library Fall 2015

Your FREE guide to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library

FALL 2015

September|October|November

Health and Fitness PAGE 19

4eMagazines Made Easy 4Halloween Fun 4Curriculum Connections 4CafĂŠ Book for Teens 4Read for the Record

Back to School PAGE 5

Holiday Making PAGE 27

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

table of contents FALL 2015 n SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

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Back to School

Halloween Fun

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Curriculum Connections

Be Healthy

For students and parents

Spooky stories to delight

For classroom, homeschool, anywhere

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On the cover: Dr. Nimali Fernando, Kairavi Kirsten Berezan, and Dr. Wayland Marks bring their nutrition, fitness, and healthcare expertise to the library.

See pages 19–20.

Making the Holidays Crafts, books, and guides 1

Real health and wellness info

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features

classes & events

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

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

Fall brings school, healthy living, and holidays

Behind the Scenes ............................. 4 Empowered teens, with a side of veggies

Commuter Corner .............................. 4 Classic tunes are hot once more

On the Web ......................................... 9 How to find your next favorite book

Being Social ........................................ 9 Businesses thrive on social media

eMagazines Made Easy ...................10 Download your favorite magazines today

Teacher Spotlight ..............................18 Teachers who make Café Book a success

Local Writers .................................... 25 Workshops, challenges, and inspiration

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

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

Book Lists

Recommendations from expert librarians Classic Tunes for Commuters ........................4 Social Media for Small Business ...................9 New eMagazines ............................................10 Back to School (Picture Books) .....................12 Back to School (School Age) ......................... 14 Healthy Teens ................................................. 17 Holiday Making for Families ........................27 The Best Gifts are Handmade ......................28 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 ..............................24 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 Before we all return to our fall routines, let’s take a quick look back at summer reading. Thousands of kids, teens, and adults joined our Summer Reading Clubs this year. Many of you posted pictures of where and what you were reading, tagged with #ireadeverywhere. We all enjoyed checking out the great titles and places where our library customers were reading this summer. Thanks for sharing!

This fall, you’ll find library staff out and about in the schools, introducing students and teachers to library resources. Look for the CRRL staff at back-to-school events in August and September. They’ll be promoting homework help from the library for students (see page 5 for details), along with curriculum help for teachers (see page 16). Even if you’re no longer enrolled in school, you can enjoy lifelong learning through the library. Check out pages 5–6 for suggestions.

You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.

- C.S. Lewis 3

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October brings a focus on healthy living. Find out how to raise a happy, healthy eater with Dr. Yum at Salem Church. You can meet all three of the health providers pictured on our cover this fall. See page 20 for details on their classes about healthy eating, chair yoga, and age-related memory issues. Stop by the Porter Library for a Saturday afternoon filled with yoga, meditation, and vegetarian cooking tips. Our youngest library customers are invited to special Alphabet Soup classes with an emphasis on getting everyone up and moving while they enjoy some highenergy picture books. Find more health resources on pages 19–20.

It’s not too early to start preparing for the holidays. Join us for Halloween events for kids and teens, a Veterans Day exhibit from the Museum of Valor, and Thanksgiving programs for all ages. Ready to try your hand at holiday crafting? Turn to pages 27–28 for a cornucopia of ideas and resources.

As always, you can find something for everyone at the library. Browse through this issue of to find classes and events ranging from knitting to robotics to book groups. Whether you want to learn something new or you’re just looking for a good book, we look forward to seeing you At the Library this fall.

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behind the scenes How did you get involved with libraries?

As a child, I loved reading more than anything else. My father was a library trustee, so our tiny local library was my second home. I’ve wanted to be a librarian ever since Career Day in second grade, when I set up my own little library with stamps and checkout cards!

What was your first library job?

I started with a work study job in the Education Library at my university.

I loved helping all kinds of people, from grad students to professors, to folks just visiting the campus.

What do you like best about the work you do?

I love that the public library has something for everyone, and that we are so nonpartisan, free, and open to helping all kinds of people ac-

complish great things. I love working with our teen volunteers, and most of all, helping teens find great books to read!

What is one of the best-kept secrets in the library that you wish people knew?

Our awesome teen events, such as The Cage! (see page 17 for details).

We have up to 50 teens each month who make art, play video games, watch movies, and hang out. They are a great group of teens and welcoming to newcomers.

Christine Carlson Youth Services Librarian Salem Church Branch What are you reading/watching/ listening to now?

I just finished Unfriended by Rachel Vail. I’m also reading bios from How They Choked: Failures, Flops, and Flaws of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg. In the kitchen, I’m reading Salad Samurai by Terry Hope Romero and Rawsome Vegan Baking

by Emily Von Euw.

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

Besides hiking with our kids, I try to make time to work out (I plan on running the Marine Corps Half next year) and prepare nutritious meals.

I’m a foodie and vegan, so we have endless fun with food at our house!

Commuter Corner Music is hot at the library! Our customers have checked out an increasing number of music CDs recently, the most popular being the tried and true. If you’re in a nostalgic mood like many of your fellow road warriors, you may want to chill during your commute with some of these favorites:

Louis Armstrong’s All Time Greatest Hits

Bette Midler It’s the Girls

Elvis Presley The Million Dollar Quartet

David Bowie Best of Bowie

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Woody Guthrie This Land is Your Land

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back to school

for students and parents

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

Online Tutoring at librarypoint.org Grades K–12, college, and adults in both English and Spanish 7 days a week from 2:00–11:00 pm Tutoring in all subjects, including a writing lab 24/7 Study Suite with test preparation, electronic flashcards, and study games

Ask a Librarian

There are so many ways to get homework help from your librarians!

Visit in person and ask our extensively trained staff for help with all of your homework needs.

Send us your questions or chat with a librarian 24/7: librarypoint.org/ask Text us at 66746 and start your question with AskCRRL Or simply give us a call.

Are You a Teacher?

See page 16 for how the CRRL can help you make curriculum connections with your students.

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Go Beyond Google

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

We offer specialized research tools on a variety of subjects from reliable sources, including: Mango Languages Online language learning Testing & Education Reference Center Students strengthen academic and test-taking skills for AP, SAT, ASVAB, GED, and more.

JSTOR Academic journal articles covering arts, history, humanities, science, medicine, and law

Literature Resource Center Critical analyses of authors and their works

Lifelong Learning Online Massive Open Online Classrooms (MOOCs)

Free, auditable, non-credit courses offered by some of the best colleges and universities.

Coursera—coursera.org edX—edx.org

Learning at Your Own Pace

Don’t have the time or means to stick with the schedule of a MOOC? Try these sites!

Academic Earth—academicearth.com Khan Academy—khanacademy.org

At librarypoint.org/research JobNow! Live coaches help users target jobs best suited to their interests and qualifications, work on interview skills, and craft effective resumes and cover letters.

Other Online Learning Sources Open Culture—openculture.com Centralizes and curates high-quality cultural and educational media.

TED Talks—ted.com TED (Technology, Engineering, and Design) presents bold, new thought leadership from education radicals, tech geniuses, medical mavericks, business gurus, music legends, and other remarkable minds.

Support Services for Lifelong Learners Proctoring For online and paper-based exam takers by appointment.

Group Study Rooms Available at our England Run, Headquarters, Porter, Salem Church, and Snow branches by appointment.

Interlibrary Loan The CRRL owns over 700,000 items, but if we don’t have the book, article, DVD, CD, or microfilm you need, we may be able to borrow it from another library system in the U.S. Wi-Fi—Free at all branches!

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great stuff for all ages Learning, discovery, and enrichment

3rd Annual

Meet

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the Moon

September:

n Headquarters: Jean Wilcox n Salem Church: Jaqueline Hernandez n England Run: Sue Henderson

Saturday, September 19 7:00–8:30 at Porter Branch See the moon through two powerful telescopes and participate in other activities including a 3-D printer, robotics toys, and a video booth!

October:

n Headquarters: Becki Heye n Salem Church: Mary Magneson and Christine Long n England Run: William O’Connor n Porter: Carol Coffman

Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. A STEM class in partnership with the NASA Solar System Ambassador Program and the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.

Sign up. Grade K–Adult.

Over the River and Through the

Woods by Fritzi New ton

November:

n Headquarters: Fritzi Newton n Salem Church: Students of Fred Markham n England Run: Professional Artists/Artisans Association of Stafford County (PAAASC) n Porter: Professional Artists/ Artisans Association of Stafford County (PAAASC)

MAKING A Loosely Knit Group

n Salem Church, Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30.

A place for knitters of all ages and experiences to gather and share ideas. Grade 7–Adult.

Art Journals: Art of Mixed Media

n Newton, Wednesdays, September 23, October 28, and November 18, 6:30–8:00. Create an art journal and learn various techniques.

September—Create a journal and learn the basics.

October—Stencils and staining November—Stamping and ephemera Grade 6–Adult.

Open Hack Night

n England Run, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00–8:30.

Join volunteers from local nonprofit 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!

Arduino 101: Learn to Control Technology!

Knitters at Por ter Branch

A Loosely Knit Group

n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:30, 3rd Thursday, 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.

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Bakers Dozen: The Art of Bread Making

n Newton, Wednesday, November 11, 6:30–8:30. All you knead to know to make bread. Bring your own jam, jelly, or preserves for bread sampling. Sign up.

Grade 6–Adult.

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n England Run, Saturday, October 17, 2:00–5:00. In-depth intro by Fred Works to programming microcontrollers using Arduino, geared towards beginners. The class is free, but to participate in the handson portions of the class, an Arduino board and accessories are needed.

Kits with these parts will be available for sale at the class for $20. Sign up.

Grade 9–Adult.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Veterans Day Exhibit

The Centennial Anniversary, 1915-2015

34th Annual Halloween Howl

n Montross, Thursday, October 29, 6:30–7:30. Scary stories, Halloween costume parade and judging, refreshments.

“Stalemate in the Trenches”

Wednesday, November 11 • 9:00–5:00 n Headquarters. The Museum of Valor presents a full theater exhibit to honor the memory and lives of those who served in World War I. Grade K–Adult.

For more Halloween fun see pages 12 and 14.

Chess and Go

CELEBRATIONS

n Porter, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30, except November 26. Drop in and play chess or the Asian game called Go in Japan, Wei Chi in China, and Baduk in Korea. Grade 6–Adult.

Training on Demand

Computer and research skills training tailored to your needs. Offered as a one-on-one class at all branches. Call your branch to make a reservation. Grade 6–Adult.

Bicycle Touring Author— Glen Hanket

n Headquarters, Monday, September 21, 6:30–8:00. Experienced biker and author Glen Hanket is cycling from Ohio to North Carolina and will be stopping off in Fredericksburg to share his stories.

Join him for a discussion on biking across America. Signed books will be available to purchase. Grade K–Adult.

Annual Hispanic Festival Tuesday, September 22 • 6:00–7:30 n Headquarters. Food, music, crafts, and a piñata!

Co-sponsored with the Hispanic Association of Dahlgren.

England Run th Anniversary

CELEBRATION Saturday, October 3 1:00–3:00

Family History: Where and How to Start?

n England Run. Join us as we celebrate.

Refreshments provided.

n Newton, Wednesday, October 14, 4:00–6:00.

Local genealogy expert helps you get started tracing your family tree, answers any questions, and shares tips on using Ancestry.com.

Sign up. Grade 6–Adult.

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on the web

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SMALL BUSINESS

If you’re looking for new ways to discover your next great read, the library has you covered!

Here are some ways we work every day to connect readers with their perfect book: My Librarian - Browse profiles of librarians whose reading interests match your own. Pick one and click on the link to ask for personalized recommendations based on your interests, which you will receive via email. It’s like your own reading concierge. librarypoint.org/mylibrarian The online catalog - It’s a treasure trove of information! CRRL staff and customers are busy sharing reviews, making lists, and adding content like tags and videos. You can look up a book you like and see links to similar titles, lists that include that title (and may have others like it), and folks who have reviewed it favorably (hint: click through to their profile and follow them to receive new ideas). librarypoint.bibliocommons.com Our booklist pages and book matches - We have hundreds of book lists for all ages on all topics. Kids and teen lists are located on their own pages. Check out the adult ones at librarypoint.org/booklists librarypoint.org/bm_covers

Content Rules: Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business

by Ann Handley

A World Gone Social: How Companies Must Adapt to Survive

by Ted Coine

Legal Guide to Social Media

by Kimberly A. Houser, eBook

Social Media Marketing for Dummies

by Shiv Singh

A Social Strategy: How We Profit from Social Media

by Mikolaj Jan Piskorski

Post on social media - Jump over to our Facebook page, tell us what type of book you’re looking for, and staff will make some recommendations for you. facebook.com/crrlnews Ask us in person - We love to help you or your children find a book to enjoy.

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

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New eMagazines!

Access these and 150 more titles with Zinio at librarypoint.org/ebooks

American Girl

HGTV Magazine

The Atlantic

Highlights for Children

Better Homes and Gardens

Lucky

Bon Appétit

Men’s Fitness

Brides

The New Yorker

Condé Nast Traveler

Parents

Cook’s Country

Shutterbug

Cook’s Illustrated

Taste of the South

Family Fun

Teen Vogue

Glamour

Vogue

GQ

Wired

eMagazines Made Easy The CRRL has a fantastic collection of popular digital magazines from Zinio that our customers can download and keep for free. To simplify the process of getting these magazines, Zinio has launched the Zinio for Libraries app, making digital magazine checkout an easy, onestep process for some devices. This is a huge improvement over the two-account

process in the past. This new app means library customers will no longer need to create an account with Zinio.com to read our digital magazines.

The Adult Research Desk at your local branch has detailed step-by-step guides for setting up Zinio with your iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Contact them for these guides or to schedule a free trainingon-demand session.

Access Zinio at librarypoint.org/ebooks.

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, except September 7, 10:00–10:15 n Porter, Tuesdays, except September 1, November 3 and 24, 9:30–9:45 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except October 13 and 20, 10:30–10:45 n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except October 14 and 21, 9:30–9:45 n Snow, Wednesdays, except September 2 and November 25, 10:30–10:45 n Porter, Thursdays, except September 3, and November 26, 10:30–10:45 n England Run, Fridays, except September 4 and 18, and November 27, 10:00–10:15

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Ages 2–5 with a caregiver. n Snow, Mondays, except September 7, October 26*, and November 23, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except October 6, 13, and 20, 9:30–10:00 n England Run, Wednesdays, except September 2, October 28*, and November 25, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Fridays, except September 4 and 18, October 23 and 30*, and November 27, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00 n Salem Church, Fridays except September 18, October 30*, November 13 and 27, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30. *Special holiday-themed class will be held on this date.

Ages 2–3 with a caregiver. n Montross, 4th Fridays, 11:00-11:20 n Salem Church, Mondays, except September 7, 11:00–11:20 n England Run, Tuesdays, except September 1, November 3 and 24, 10:00–10:20 n Porter, Tuesdays, except September 1, November 3 and 24, 10:30–10:50 n Snow, Tuesdays, except September 1 and November 24, 10:30–10:50 n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except October 14 and 21, 10:30–10:50 n Salem Church, Thursdays, except October 8 and November 26.

11:00–11:20 n Headquarters, Fridays, except September 18, October 16 and 30, and November 27, 9:30–9:50 n England Run, Fridays, except September 4 and 18, and November 27, 11:00–11:20

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Ages 3–5 with a caregiver. n England Run, Tuesdays, except September 1, November 3 and 24, 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Thursdays, except September 3 and November 26, 9:30–10:00 n Salem Church, Thursdays, except October 8 and November 26, 10:00–10:30 n Headquarters, Fridays, except September 18, October 16 and 30*, and November 27, 10:30–11:00 *Special holiday-themed class will be held on this date.

Children’s Hour

n Cooper, Fridays, 11:00–12:00, except September 18. Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

Movie Time

n Cooper, September 26, October 24, November 21, 11:00–12:30.

Enjoy a snack while you watch!

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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Back to School Picture Books!

Charlie Goes To School

Ree Drummond

Chu’s First Day of School—Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex

Miss Bindergarten Pete the Cat Rocking in My Gets Ready for School Shoes Kindergarten Joseph Slate

Llama Llama Misses Mama Anna Dewdney

Planet Kindergarten

Sue Ganz- Schmitt

Maisy Goes to Preschool Lucy Cousins

The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School Deborah Diesen

Wemberly Worried

Kevin Henkes

Eric Litwin

peciAl: AlphAbet Soup S

HOOPLA StorieS, SongS, And A coStume pArAde!

n Snow, Monday, October 26, 11:00–11:30 n England Run, Wednesday, October 28, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Friday, October 30, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00 n Salem Church, Friday, October 30, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Friday, October 30, 10:30–11:00

For more classes and events for ages 0–5 see pages 13 and 20.

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after hours

Evening and weekend classes and 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, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Saturdays, September 19, October 10, and November 21*, 1:30–2:00 n Montross, Saturdays, 11:00–12:00 n Newton, Saturdays, 10:00–11:00

n Montross, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00–7:30 n Cooper, 4th Thursdays, 7:00–7:30 n Salem Church, Tuesdays, except November 24*, 7:00–7:30 n Porter, Wednesdays, except September 2 and November 25, 7:00–7:30

*Special holiday-themed class will be held on this date.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with stories, songs, and a holiday craft. n Headquarters, Saturday, November 21, 1:30–2:00

n Salem Church, Tuesday, November 24, 7:00–7:30

BRANCH KEY

n Headquarters n England Run n Porter n Salem Church

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n Snow n Cooper n Montross n Newton

PAWS

for reading

Grades K–6

Practice your reading with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. Sign up to book your time. n Porter, 1st Saturdays, 10:30–12:00 n England Run, 1st Saturdays, 2:00–3:30 n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:30–3:00 n Headquarters, 3rd Saturdays, 2:15–3:45 n Snow, 4th Saturdays, 1:00–2:30 n Cooper, 2nd Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 n Montross, 4th Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 You can read with Katie, pictured above, at Montross.

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kids learn & grow classes and events for kids in grades K–6

Movie Magic

n Cooper, 3rd Wednesdays, 3:00–4:30. Popcorn will be served.

Fabulous Friday: Get Your Game On!

n Headquarters, Friday, September 25, 4:30–5:15. Take a RISK! Find a CLUE! This is no Trivial Pursuit! Play ours or bring your favorite. Sign-up begins August 1.

Fabulous Friday: Monster Mash

n England Run, Friday, October 2, 4:30–5:15 n Porter, Friday, October 9, 4:30–5:15 Books and fun activities all about monsters!

Fabulous Friday: Monster Transformation

n Snow, Friday, October 9, 4:30–5:15. Local actors Gene and Linda Nesbitt will transform your face into a monster.

Spooky Stories

n Salem Church, Monday, October 26, 7:00–8:00 n Snow, Tuesday, October 27, 7:00–8:00 n Porter, Thursday, October 29, 7:00–8:00 Listen if you dare to tales that will chill and thrill you.

Goblins, Witches and Ghosts Oh My!

n Cooper, Thursday, October 29, 6:00–7:30.

Stories to scare, crafts to shake and snacks that move.

Delightfully Frightful Night

n Headquarters, Thursday, October 29, 6:30–8:00 Creepy stories to thrill and chill you. Live music.

Haunted Hallway, costume contest, and games sponsored by the Teen Council.

Library Lawn. Bring blankets and chairs.

Fabulous Friday: Up, Down, and All Around!

n Salem Church, Friday, September 25, 4:30–5:15. Learn to juggle, hula hoop, and do other playful tricks.

Fabulous Friday: Stop! Hammer Time!

n Headquarters, Friday, October 9, 4:30–5:15. Come see if you have what it takes to lift Mjolnir and learn about the Vikings. Sponsored by the Teen Council. Sign-up begins Sept. 1.

Fabulous Friday: Harvest Fun

n Salem Church, Friday, October 16, 4:30–5:15. Celebrate the season with fall activities and crafts.

Discovery Art

n Montross, Thursday, November 5, 12:30–1:30. Creative, versatile fun with different mediums taught by local artist Bob Worthy.

Children’s Fun

n Cooper, Thursday, November 12, 4:00–5:00. Join us for stories, games & crafts.

For more classes and events for grades K–6 see pages 15 and 27.

Because of Mr. Terupt Rob Buyea

Joe and Sparky Go to School Jamie Michalak

Comics Squad: Recess!

Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream

Jenny Han

Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade

Stephanie Greene

School Days According to Humphrey

Hamsters, Shells, and Spelling Bees: School Poems

The Year of Billy Miller

Kevin Henkes

Betty G. Birney

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What is

STEM? Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

n Snow, Friday, September 11, 4:30–5:15. Collage a tree with real fall leaves.

Fabulous Friday: Creepy Crawlers

Fabulous Friday: I Survived!

n England Run, Friday, September 4, 4:30–5:15.

Explore the bizarre and beautiful world of insects. Learn facts, read books, and craft your own creepy crawler.

Fabulous Friday: Epic Engineering

Fabulous Friday: Capturing Fall

n Porter, Friday, September 11, 4:30–5:15. Get creative with science!

Test your skills with engineering activities.

n Headquarters, Friday, November 13, 4:30–5:15. Would you survive some of history’s greatest disasters? Find out if you could have survived the Great Chicago Fire, Pompeii, the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, and the sinking of the Titanic.

Sponsored by the Teen Council.

Sign-up begins October 1.

Fabulous Friday: World Records

n Salem Church, Friday, November 20, 4:30–5:15. Explore wild world records with hands-on activities.

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

More than just a buzzword, attention to STEM is a necessity in today’s technologicallydriven society and closely relates to the proficiencies U.S. students need to compete in a global and innovative economy.

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

at England Run

Drop in for interactive STEM activities for all ages.

For hours, visit librarypoint.org

at librarypoint.org/research Access to the National Geographic Kids magazine and more than 200 National Geographic Kids books.

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curriculum connections for all teachers—classroom, homeschool, or otherwise

Education grows with the power of your library card. Ask about fine-free checkouts for teachers!

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

LibraryPoint.org

Find the Best at LibraryPoint.org!

Library Lowdown: Teacher Newsletter

A quarterly newsletter, highlighting new information and resources tailored to elementary, middle, and high school teachers.

Classroom Carryout

CRRL instructors gather curriculum support materials tailored to meet your students’ needs for use in your classroom. Don’t forget to renew every 2 weeks!

Book Group in a Bag

Multiple copies of the same title available for an extended checkout period.

Online resources provide tools for successful discussions.

Curricu Connec lum tions 2015–20

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7 Middl e an School Cl d High asses 8 School Lia sons 9 Techno logy Instruct ion 10 Life long Educatio n

In October, look for the Curriculum Connections booklet and a sweet treat to arrive in your school mailbox.

Homeschool teachers—please ask for yours at the Youth Services desk!

Early Childhood Education Workshops for Preschool and Daycare Teachers: Bringing Folktales Alive n Salem Church, Monday, November 2, 7:00–9:00.

Tell stories, make flannelboards, and learn songs the children will love. Participants earn two hours of credit for state licensing requirements.

Sign-up begins October 1.

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

Healthy TEENS The Green Teen Cook Book Pam McElroy and Laurane Marchive

n Salem Church, Friday, October 16, 6:30–8:30 n England Run, Saturday, October 24, 6:30–8:30 What happens at the library after dark?

Come walk the red carpet as we celebrate Teen Read Week with food, swag bags, music, and more!

Beauty Rules: Fabulous Looks, Beauty Essentials, and Life Lessons for Loving your Teens and Twenties Bobbi Brown

Mindfulness: An Eight Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World

Flicks

Mark Williams

n Cooper, 1st Tuesdays, except September 1, 6:00–7:30. Popcorn will be served.

Too Stressed to Think?

Teen Game Night

Annie Fox

n Montross, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00. Games, fun, and prizes for teens. n Headquarters, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00. Drop in.

Why Do They Act That Way David Allen Walsh

n Cooper, 3rd Thursdays, 7:00–8:00.

Teen Council Is back! Be the teen voice at the library! Come join us and bring suggestions.

Sign up.

n Montross, Thursday, September 3, 6:30–7:30. Back to school fiesta in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Refreshments, door prizes.

Sign up.

Teen Book Club

n Montross, Tuesday, November 10, 6:30–7:30. Reading group led by Mikayla Harvey. Teens will discuss The Giver by Lois Lowry.

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Yoga Exercises for Teens

Back to School Fiesta

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Helen Purperhart

You, the Owner’s Manual for Teens Michael Roizen

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All summer long, school librarians from 14 area schools meet with public library teen specialists to read and discuss recently published teen books.

They join forces to create a list of books that 7th and 8th grade students will enjoy, but will also elicit the best discussion. Our tremendously successful Café Book program would not be possible without their hard work and willingness to give part of their summer for their students. Here are two of these dedicated teachers:

Jenny Ashby and Sarah Downing

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.

Jenny Ashby Shirley Heim Middle School

Sarah Downing Freedom Middle School

We are celebrating our tenth year We have participated in Café Book anniversary with Café Book at Freesince 2006. My two favorites on dom Middle! the lists have been Unwind by Neal My personal Café Book champion Shusterman and My Sister Lives on is The Ranger’s Apprentice: The the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher.

Ruins of Gorlan. I love the characters Unfortunately, teen reading and the fantasy. habits tend to drop off during the Students benefit from Café middle school years so it’s imporBook by being exposed to all differtant to encourage students to keep ent genres of literature, prompting reading. Café Book keeps them them to try books that they normally interested with the promise of wouldn’t have selected on their own. getting to read the newest, best My favorite thing about Café books and the chance to eat lunch Book is the connection I make with with their friends—always a selling students, school librarians, and point! public librarians. Many of our parI love being part of the selection ticipants follow the program in high process so I can stand behind these school and become lifelong library books when I present them to my users. students. I have a great time collaborating with my amazAre you in 7th or 8th grade and interested in ing partner from the library. joining Cafe Book? Ask your school librarian!

Play video games, create art, and get together with fans of manga and anime. n Salem Church, 2nd Mondays, 6:00–8:00 n Porter, Mondays, October 5, November 2, 6:00–8:00 n England Run, Fridays, September 25, October 16, and November 20, 3:30–5:00

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be healthy

Real health and wellness requires real information, and the library is the place for resources to help you make informed health decisions.

Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater

The Extra Mile: Exploring the Limits of Endurance

n Salem Church, Thursday, October 29, 7:00–8:30. This new book guides caregivers along the path to joyful, nutritious mealtimes for every stage. Book signing to follow. ½ cups green grapes

green dragon Smoothie

1 medium orange, peeled ½ banana, peeled

1 cup of ice

½ slice lime with the rind

¼“ chunk of fresh ginger, peeled

1” slice of pineapple with the core

1-2 cups of baby spinach, packed

n Porter, Wednesday, September 30, 7:00. Author and hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis offers a riveting account of overcoming the odds to set the 46 day, 47 mile-perday Appalachian Trail hiking record. Her inspirational tale of determination, endurance, and teamwork explores her struggles and will motivate you to do more than you think possible. Signed copies of Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph will be available.

Refreshments served.

Place all ingredients in the blender. It’s helpful to put the grapes and orange in first, and the ice and spinach last. Blend until smooth.

Sip away and don’t forget to give yourself a green dragon mustache!

Porter’s Awesome Seniors Exercise Class

n Porter, Thursdays, 9:30–10:30, except November 26. Chair dancing for the 55+ group.

Yoga and Energetic Movement

n Salem Church, Thursdays, September 17 and 24, October 1, 15, 22 and 29, November 5 and 19, 2:30–3:30. Energize, relax, and relieve stress with tai chi instructor Nancy and yoga instructor Kara.

Wear comfortable clothing. Suitable for all levels.

Yoga for Everyday Health

n Porter, Tuesday, September 29, 7:30–8:30. Learn simple moves to improve balance and relieve stress and pain. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat, if you have one.

Red Cross Blood Drive

n Porter, Thursday, October 15, 1:00– 7:00. It’s easy to donate blood! Sign

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up at www.redcrossblood.org or call the Porter Branch at 659-4909.

Walk-in donors welcome. Donors must be 17 years or older.

Health is Wealth

n Porter, Saturday, October 17. Come join us and get wealthy! Gentle, relaxing yoga and meditation for peaceful living from 1:00-2:30.

Vegetarian cooking: learn simple alternatives to meat and dairy from 2:30-4:00.

Hypertension and Blood Sugar Tests

n Newton, Wednesday, October 21, 5:00–7:00. Drop in to get your blood pressure and blood sugar checked by a local nurse.

Meditation for Healthy Living

n Headquarters, Wednesday, October 28, 6:30–8:00. Join Karin Silverman as she discusses the extraordinary health benefits of meditation.

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Library Walk n Porter, Saturday, October 17, 9:30–12:30. Pick up a route map and follow the Germanna Volkssport Association’s selfguided walks on sidewalks and bike paths in the Porter branch neighborhood anytime between 9:30 and 12:30.

Communication Strategies with Dementia

n Salem Church, Monday, October 26, 10:00–11:30. Lori Myers of the Alzheimer’s Association discusses behaviors to expect in dementia, as well as communication strategies.

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Partners in Health The library works with area health, fitness, and medical professionals to promote wellness.

Dr. Nimali Fernando aka Dr. Yum Pediatrician, founder of The Doctor Yum Project doctororyum.org We hope to lower the rates of diet-related illness in children and their families with nutrition education and cooking instruction.

We offer family-tested recipes, cooking classes for kids and families in our teaching kitchen and garden, and preschool nutrition curriculum that is being implemented in 16 area preschools.

We partner with the library’s summer reading program for children and area Farmers’ Markets to reward kids for reading with fresh fruits and vegetables. This is a great way to introduce kids to the wonderful and healthy produce growing right in our region.

At the Doctor Yum Project we like to show the importance of getting back into the kitchen as a family. The family dinner starts with preparing a meal, and those moments can be so valuable. The time you invest in preparing meals teaches your kids that what goes into your body is important. Meals don’t need to be fussy or complicated. The most healthy meals are made simply with fresh local produce from our area markets.

Dr. Wayland Marks

Kairavi Kirsten Berezan

Geriatric physician, Comfort Keepers comfortkeepers.com

Yoga Teacher homeschoolyogamom.com

I am a geriatric physician working for Comfort Keepers. I recently joined the local Board of the Alzheimer’s Association and volunteer monthly in the Moss Free Clinic.

I have partnered with the library most recently by presenting a program to the community on memory loss. Primarily I utilize the library as a wonderful resource for literature both scientific and fictional.

The library is a tremendous resource.

I believe health awareness, exercise, and reasonable dietary habits can make a huge and favorable impact on your longevity and fitness as you age.

The Decline of Memory with Aging

n Headquarters, Tuesday, November 17, 6:30–8:00.

Is it forgetfulness or early dementia? Join Dr. Wayland Marks for this presentation and discussion.

Presented with Comfort Keepers.

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

Shaking it up with stories, songs, and activities. n Porter, Friday, October 2, 9:30–10:00 & 10:30–11:00 n Snow, Monday, October 5, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Tuesday, October 6, 10:00–11:30 n England Run, Wednesday, October 7, 10:00–10:30 & 11:00–11:30 n Salem Church, Tuesday, October 13, 7:00–7:30

I teach chair yoga classes through the library. You can practice postures, body alignment, breath awareness techniques—everything you would expect from a yoga class, all while sitting in or using a chair.

Health is about the complete person; so your rituals, reading your new favorite book, meditation, a walk...whatever it is that you do that nourishes your inner being becomes part of your health plan. Listen to your body and your heart and it will steer you towards a healthy lifestyle that is right for you.

n England Run, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:30–2:30 (except for September 6).

Join Kairavi Kirsten Berezan for chair yoga, ideal for those who would like a new yoga perspective, prefer a chair for support, or want gentle exercise during pregnancy. n Montross, Tuesdays, 12:00–1:00.

Keep active with chair yoga. Certified instructor Kay Hawkins shows you how.

n Headquarters, Thursday, October 8, 6:30-8:00. Join Dr. Christopher C. Shen, a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist, for a discussion about glaucoma. You will learn what glaucoma is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

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Free Admission • Viewers’ Choice Awards • Quilt Raffle 100+ Quilts • Challenge Entries

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Certified Quilt Appraiser on site, available for appointments

Needle in Hand

n Headquarters, 1st Mondays, 6:30–8:30, except September, which will meet on September 14.

Do you knit, crochet, embroider or sew a fine seam? Bring current projects, share new techniques.

Ripping Yarns: A Needlework Group

n England Run, 3rd Thursdays, 6:00 –8:00. Arts and crafts for every skill level! Stress-free lessons.

Sign up. Grade 10–Adult.

September– Basic drawing October– Light and shadows November– Watercolor greeting cards

DIY for Adults

n Cooper, 4th Wednesdays, 1:00–2:00, except November 25. Time for the adults to have some fun with games, crafts, and other hands-on activities. Bring a friend and find out what the project of the month will be.

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Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Guild

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

2nd Mondays - Business meeting 4th Mondays - Learn quilting techniques

Stitching Social

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

Sketch and Create: The Thursday Night Art Club

Annual Show 2015

n England Run, 2nd & 4th Sundays, 2:00–4:00. Calling all crafters, makers, and stitchers to our MakerLab. Bring current projects, share new techniques.

Stitching Social Special: Spinning Yarn

n England Run, Sunday, October 11, 2:00–4:00. Learn how to spin yarn. Experienced spinners also welcome.

Crafts and Company

n Newton, Thursdays, except November 26, 11:00–12:00. Bring your current craft project and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

No Dropped Stitches: Drop-in Needlework Group

n Porter, Fridays, except September 18, October 23, and November 27, 10:00–12:00. Get advice and share what you’re working on.

Fall 2015

n Porter, October 23,24,and 26, 10:00–5:00, October 25, 1:00– 5:00. Call Porter or visit staffordpiecemakers.com for more information about the Guild. This is a non-judged, non-juried show.

games 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.

Mahjong at Porter

n Porter, Wednesdays, 12:00–4:00.

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

Mahjong at Snow

n Snow, Monday, September 14, 7:00 –8:30 Interested in playing Mahjong?

Come to an organizational meeting and help set a schedule to play.

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Fireside

ART TALK

Thursday, September 10, 6:00–8:00 n England Run. Artist Johnny Johnson, renowned painter, community leader, and longtime Fredericksburg resident discusses the arts. Reception to follow.

College Admissions: Tips and Tricks for Parents

Keys to Confident Home Financing

n Porter, Thursday, September 10, 7:30–8:30. A work- n Salem Church, Monday, September shop to ready your student for college, with tips on 21. 6:30–7:30. Whether you’re buying navigating the application process, creating a timeline, your first home or a new home, this and finding financial aid and scholarships. Presented session by an expert from the by professional college coach Felice Rollins.

Virginia Credit Union will help you.

To register, please visit vacu.org.

Know Your Local Social Services

Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits n Montross, Thursdays, October 8 and 22, 6:30– 7:30. How to access your benefits, healthcare, and n Headquarters, Monday, September 28, 10:00–11:30.

Have questions about Social Security? Alan Ferlet from Medicaid, presented by Katherine Knoeller, DepartThe Insurance Smith has the answers. ment of Social Services.

Fall Genealogy Workshop

DIGGING AND DIVIDING with the

Master Gardeners n Porter, Monday, September 21, 9:00–until we run out of fun! Rain date: September 28.

Free starter lilies and irises plus hands-on experience as Master Gardeners teach us how to do division in the flower beds!

Create Your Own Website

n Snow, by appointment. Learn how to create your own website. n Headquarters, Saturday, OctoSchedule a Training on Demand, ber 10, 9:00–1:00. Presented by the Fredericksburg Regional one-on-one customized session with us.

Genealogical Society (FRGS) for beginners and advanced Planting a Fall Garden family researchers. Registran Montross, Tuesday, September tion is mandatory.

8, 6:30–7:30.

Plant a fall container For more information and garden.

Stephanie Romelczyk to register: www.rootsweb. from Virginia Extension Services ancestry.com/~vafrgs/, email shows you how.

FRGSVA@gmail.com or call 540-621-7732.

Literary Grief Support Group

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

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movies

ART

Short Films Exploring Artists

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

the

Creative Process

Alfred Hitchcock, Part II • October 1

A thrilling examination of Hitchcock’s later works: Rear Window, The Man Who Knew Too Much, The Wrong Man, Vertigo, North

by Northwest, Psycho, The Birds, Marnie, and Frenzy.

Billy Wilder • November 5 Art from Asia

n Headquarters, Wednesday, September 9, 7:00–8:30.

A look at the art and cultures of China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Japan. Includes architecture, landscape gardening, archaeology, music, poetry, storytelling, and sculpture.

Italian Cathedrals: The Heart of Florence

n Headquarters, Wednesday, November 11, 7:00–8:00.

The 800+ year story of generations of artists and architects who dedicated their lives to the building of the Basilica of Saint Mary, changing the aesthetic ideals of the time and advancing engineering.

An examination of director Billy Wilder’s unique imprint on cinema. From film noir classics such as Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard to hilarious comedies such as The Seven Year Itch and Some Like It Hot, Wilder crossed several genres in a wide spectrum that was daring and provocative for his time and still entertains audiences today.

Cinema Night

n Cooper, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00, except November 24. Movies for adults with popcorn provided!

Porter’s Saturday Matinee Movies

Rappahannock

Film Club presents

n Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 1:30.

September 19 - Into the Woods October 17 - Dark Shadows November 21- Unbroken

September 16 - The Deer Hunter (1978) n England Run, 3rd Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00.

Join the Rappahannock Film Club for a night of movie excitement! A short discussion of the film will kick off the the evening, with a question and answer session to follow.

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October 21 - Nosferatu: A Symphony of Terror (1922) (with student music ensemble accompaniment) November 18 - A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

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book groups New members are always welcome.

Headquarters Book Group

n Headquarters, 2nd Mondays, 7:30–9:00 September 14—The Innocents Abroad

by Mark Twain October 12—2:00 A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas

by Marie-Helene Bertino November 19—The Buddha in the Attic

by Julie Otsuka

Book It!

n Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 September 22—The Compass Rose

by John Casey October 27—Ahab’s Wife: Or the Star-gazer

by Sena Jeter Nasland November 24—Tigerman by Nick Harkaway

Reading Guild @ the Beach

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

Bring a dish to share.

Snow Book Group

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

England Run Book Group

n England Run, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 September 22—Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult October 27—To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee November 24—My Sunshine Away by M. O. Walsh

Porter Book Group

n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 7:30–8:45 September 3—The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd October 1—Blind Justice by Anne Perry November 5—Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson

Readers of the Round Table

n Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11:00–12:00 September 11—Still Life with Breadcrumbs

by Anna Quindlen October 9—Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson November 13—Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen

National Reading Group Month Reception n Porter, Thursday, October 1, 6:30–7:30.

October is National Reading Group Month! Enjoy punch and cookies from 6:30 to 7:30 and get tips on finding or starting a group. We’ll discuss the Porter Book Group’s October selection of Blind Justice by Anne Perry from 7:30-8:45.

Photo and Movie Editing With Linux

n England Run, Saturday, September 26, 9:00–11:00. Linux provides a platform for editing photos and videos. Explore open-source alternatives to commercially available editors for top level results.

Programming With Go

n England Run, Saturday, October 31, 9:00–11:00.

Learn Go, an open-source programming language which can be used to create simple, reliable and efficient software.

n England Run, 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 Dr, Fredericksburg.

September 17—The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

by Douglas Adams October 15—The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot November 18—Station Eleven

by Emily St. John Mandel

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writers

Local Authors

RECEPTION

n Porter, Tuesday, November 10, 7:00–8:30. Everyone is invited to mix, mingle, and support local authors!

Refreshments served! Authors, please pre-register by dropping by the Research Desk or calling 540-6594909.

Come Write In n Porter, Mondays 5:00–9:00, Wednesdays 10:00–1:00, and Saturdays 10:00–3:00. n England Run, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00–1:00.

November is National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo, an annual internet-based creative writing project challenging participants to write 50,000 words of a new novel.

We’ve set aside space for budding novelists to engage in novel-writing camaderie, and are ready to show you writing tips in books and online. Join us!

Six Word Novels

Poetry & Music Open Mic

n England Run, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30.

Poetry readings & musical performances.

Sign up in advance to perform or just drop in.

Jamil Aaron

n Headquarters, Tuesday, September 8, 4:00–8:00. Meet the author of Thinking With The Big Head: A Guide to Governance, an eye-opening book every man should read if he wants to be successful. Signed copies will be available for purchase.

Like NaNoWriMo, Only Shorter We believe you Dinosaurs return. can write the Great American Novel Want their oil back. during NaNoWriMo. - David Brin, 2009 But if you say you just don’t have the time this year, although you are a worthy writer, here’s your chance to prove it: Write your opus in six words! Yes, exactly six words, as inspired by the six word memoirs concept by Larry Smith. Present your work to your friendly CRRL librarian during November, and we’ll share the best of the best at each branch.

Need inspiration on how to write your six word novel?

Check out these books by Larry Smith:

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It All Changed in an Instant

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Inklings: CRRL Writers

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. Share your drafts and scribbles with a supportive writers’ group.

Special topics for the fall: September—Narrative history October—NaNoWriMo preparation November—Agents and query letters n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:00–4:00. Festival of Prose is October 10, 9:00–5:00. A chapter of the Virginia Writers Club that encourages writers from the region to share their talent and knowledge of writing with one another. Go to riversidewriters.com for details.

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After Appomattox

Halloween Costume Swap

n Salem Church, Saturday, October 17, 10:00–11:00. Exchange your child’s gently used costume for one that’s new to you. Drop off your clean and stain-free costume at the children’s desk anytime between October 1-16. For each costume donated, you will receive a swap voucher.

Costumes remaining after the swap will be donated to Hope House.

nHeadquarters, 7:00–8:30.

Presented by historians of the National Park Service.

Wednesday, September 23 Skeleton Crew: Burials and the Creation of the Fredericksburg National Cemetery, with Don Pfanz Wednesday, September 30 Uneasy Alliance: Brokering Peace with Grant and Lee, with Frank O’Reilly Monday, October 5 Going Back: Returning to Fields of Glory, with Beth Parnicza

Parliamentary Procedure 101

n Headquarters, Saturday, November 14, 10:00–11:30. The VA Alpha Unit of Registered Parliamentarians presents a workshop that will give an overview of parliamentary procedure. Each participant receives a copy of Robert’s Rules of Order, New Revised in Brief. To sign up email LyndaBaerPRP@gmail.com

Harp and Chord

n Montross, Thursday, September 17, Friday, October 16, Thursday, November 19, 6:30–7:30. Music and instruction on the harmonica and guitar. Facilitated by local musicians, Gallagher and Brownley.

Tech Petting Zoo

n Porter, 4th Tuesdays, September 22, October 27, November 24, 3:00–5:00. Hands on experience with eReaders and tablets. Learn about the library’s selection of free eMagazines, eBooks, and eAudiobooks. Can’t make it to Porter? We’ll give you personalized instruction at your local branch. Just call for a Training on Demand appointment.

Thanksgiving Open House

n Montross, Wednesday, November 25, 3:00–5:00. A thank you open house. Drop in for refreshments.

Dutch Oven Cooking

n Montross, Thursday, September 10, 6:30–7:30. Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking.

Tea Time

Find your Family

n Newton, Mondays, 3:00–5:00, except September 7. One-on-one help navigating the Ancestry Library Edition and World Vital Records databases to trace your family tree.

Sign up. Genealogy help is available at all branches. Call your local branch for an appointment.

Celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day @ Your Library!

September 19, 9:00–5:30.

Ahoy, Maties! Talk Yerself Into a Coupon!

On Saturday, the 19th o’ SeptembARrrrr, ‘tis Speak Like a Scurvy Pirate Day. If ye natter like a scurvy pirate to a library crew member at one of these branches, yer gonna receive a coupon fer a doubloon ($1) off ye fines or for one free book from the Buckos of the Library booksale*. Not sure how a band o’ pirates speak? No worries! Ye can learn how usin’ Mango Languages at librarypoint.org/research. *One coupon per sailor!

n Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, November 11, 3:00. Meet friends and share stories while having a cup of tea & light treat.

Get To

Work! job help center at the England Run Branch

Open by appointment.

Call 540-899-1703.

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MAKING the holidays great!

From books to programs to DIY videos and blog posts, the library has everything you need to MAKE your holidays great! For more resources visit librarypoint.org/holidaymaking

A Wreath for Autumn

n Montross, Thursday, November 5, 6:30–7:30. Create an autumn wreath for your door. Bring a wreath form.

Other supplies provided. Grade 10–Adult.

DIY: Tacky Holiday Sweater

n England Run, Saturday, November 21, 10:00–12:00.

Have you been invited to a holiday party this year? Does it require “fancy” dress? Come decorate your own holiday sweater so that it lights up, and learn a bit of circuitry as well. Bring a sweater or sweatshirt to decorate.

Sign up. Grade 10–Adult.

Fabulous Friday:

Furry Friends Create delightful gifts for winter animals. Grades K–6. n England Run, Friday, November 6, 4:30–5:15 n Porter, Friday, November 13, 4:30–5:15 n Snow, Friday, November 13, 4:30–5:15

Holiday Making for Families Eco-Friendly Crafting with Kids:

35 Step-by-step Projects for Preschool Kids and Adults to Create Together Kate Lilley

Dressing Up Fun Rebekah Joy Shirley

Candy Construction:

Donna Wilson’s Creative Creatures Donna Wilson

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How to Build Edible Race Cars, Castles, and Other Cool Stuff Out of Store-Bought Candy!

Sharon Bowers

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Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids: 175 Projects

Make Your Own Gifts DK Publishing

for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and Share

No-Bake Gingerbread Houses for Kids Lisa Turner Anderson

Mug Cakes: 100 Speedy Microwave Treats to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Leslie Bilderback

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Holiday Cooking with Children This year, engage children in the holiday cooking and they will feel proud to have part in the celebration. Here are some cookbooks to inspire and help make cooking as a family easy and fun!

The Family Cooks by Laurie David with recipes by Kirstin Uhrenholdt, has one hundred plus healthy and easy to make recipes. More encouraging than preachy, they offer good information and tips on picky eaters, and ways to involve kids in cooking. Some of the recipes include “play with it,” suggestions for fine-tuning the recipes to your family’s taste or for what you have in your refrigerator. Beautiful, full page, color photographs make this book a pleasure to peruse.

I hate to admit it, but when choosing a recipe I look at the number of ingredients; more than 10 and I’m unlikely to follow through. All of the recipes in Baking with Kids

by Camilla Perez and Lisa Flodin meet my criteria!

Each recipe includes photos to illustrate a few of the steps, sometime for instructional purposes and sometimes to demonstrate which children can complete independently.

A Williams-Sonoma cookbook, Holiday Cooking with Kids: Recipes for Kids Ages 9 to 13, includes recipes by Susan Manlin Katzman. Organized by season, Katzman makes it easy to choose recipes that will add something special no matter the time of year. One recipe enhances delicious fall apples with caramel and a variety of toppings that children will love to make and then eat! Turn leftover turkey into a sandwich melt with an easy to follow recipe for all ages.

Some recipes are more complicated than others, but all look equally scrumptious.

Originally published in the Free Lance-Star newspaper.

The Best Gifts Are Handmade

The Artful Year

Jean Van’t Hul Projects for the whole family, all year long.

Learn to make all kinds of things for family, for friends, as gifts, or just to keep for yourself.

Materially Crafted

One-Skein Wonders

The best ways to work with the most popular crafting materials!

Do you have one skein of luscious yarn and need a knitting project?

Handmade Gifts from the Kitchen

Teeny Tiny Menagerie

Victoria Hudgins

Alison Walker

Nothin’ says lovin’ like something from the oven.

Judith Durant

Noriko Komurata

Beeswax Alchemy

Petra Ahnert Beeswax—another reason to save the bees!

Projects that are beautiful, functional, and healthy.

Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home

Emily Schuman From the popular lifestyle blogger— move over Martha Stewart.

Half Yard Home

Debbie Shore

Almost 400 itty bitty projects to embroider, cross-stitch, or applique.

Great projects using leftover fabric.

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

Friends of the Library Tote Bags!

On sale at all branches—two 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 Fall Book Sale October 17–21, during library hours.

October 16, 7:00–9:00. Preview Party for the Friends of the Library. Join today or at the door! This is the BIG sale! Scoop up new and gently used books, media and more at great prices.

October 19: 1/2 price day October 20: $5 bag/box day October 21: $1 bag/box day

England Run Branch Saturdays are 1/2 price days. Sundays and Mondays are $1 bag days.

September 24–28 November 19–23 October 22–26

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

September 18–24 November 20–25 October 16–22 (closed Thanksgiving Day)

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

September 4–9 November 6–11 October 2–7

All branches feature year-round sales as well!

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

FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND MORE INFORMATION, GO TO LIBRARYPOINT.ORG, FACEBOOK, OR TWITTER

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

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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 Sunday, September 6 Monday, September 7 for Labor Day Thursday, November 26 * Friday, November 27 *on Wednesday, November 25, all branches close at 5:00

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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 November 1 Celebrate the holidays and find respite at the library from the busy season. Learn how to make the most of your new gadgets.

not norman A goldfish Story

by Kelly Bennet

celebrate literacy by participating in the world’s largest shared reading experience. last year 2,383,645 people participated and we are helping to break that record.

thursday, october 22

Visit your nearest library to enjoy the book and some fun activities or visit librarypoint.org to read it online.