At Your Library Spring 2017

Your FREE guide to lifelong learning at Central Rappahannock Regional Library

SPRING 2017

March April May

CRRL-Con

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«Learning with lynda.com «Week of the Young Child «Read Across America «Poetry for Teens and Adults «Crafts and Gardening

Meet the Author: Margot Lee Shetterly PAGE 9

Money Smart PAGE 31

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CRRL-Con

Margot Lee Shetterly

The comic book convention at your library!

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Week of the Young Child Unlock lifelong learning

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Teen Poetry Contest

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Poetry Month On the cover: Will cosplay stars from last year’s CRRL-Con make a dramatic return?

Join us at England Run Branch on May 20 for all the creativity and fun!

See pages 5–6.

Money Smart

Taxes to stocks to coupons 1

Meet the author of Hidden Figures

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features

classes & events

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

Great Events for All Ages ..........7

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

Movies .......................................21

Grow with CRRL this spring

Bringing learning to families for 33 years

On the Web...................................... 11 Your next best read

Being Mobile ................................... 11 Ebooks made easy

lynda.com ........................................ 12 Online learning tool for CRRL customers

Celebrate Seuss ............................... 15 Reading is fun, and fun is good

Parks and Recreation ..................... 23 Family-friendly activities

Learning, discovery, and enrichment

From classics to musicals to family favorites

children

Grow a Reader ..........................13 Educational opportunities for birth–age 5

After Hours ...............................14 Evening and weekend schedules

Learn and Grow ........................16 Classes and events for students grades K–6

STEM .........................................18

Partners ............................................ 30

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Volunteers........................................ 32

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

Working together to do more

Giving their time to make the library great

Friends of the Library ..................... 33 Support your library, join the Friends

Library Branch Map ........................ 34 Locations, hours, and contact info

Book Lists Superheroes for Commuters (adults) ...........................4 Poetry (preschoolers) ....................................................14 Reading is Fun (grades K–6) .........................................15 Your Two Cents (grades K–6)........................................16 LEGO and Robots (grades K–6) ....................................18 Poetry (teens) .................................................................20 For the Poetry Adverse (adults) ...................................21 Women’s Lives (adults)..................................................26 Gardening in Small Spaces (adults).............................27 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.

teens

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

adults

For Adults .................................25 Learn, connect, and relax

Local Writers.............................22 Workshops, challenges, and inspiration

Art and Crafts ...........................28 Share your creations, learn new skills

Book Groups .............................29 At your local branch and in the community 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

We’re kicking off spring with the culmination of this winter’s Rappahannock Read of Hidden Figures, which was also made into a movie. Author Margot Lee Shetterly will be visiting us on Saturday, March 4, and discussing this powerful book, the true story of four African American women in the 1940s who became scientists working for NASA. We have selected UMW’s Dodd Auditorium for this special event to provide adequate space and parking for the expected high turnout. This unique author opportunity kicks off our March celebration of the Wonderful World of Reading. In March, families can also enjoy birthday celebrations in honor of beloved author, Dr. Seuss.

In April, we’re helping you get Money Smart! The public library has some of the best resources in our community to help you save money. Every book, movie, or audio you check out, instead of purchase, is money in your pocket. Not to mention the computers, WiFi and personalized assistance that we offer at all eight locations. We’ve recently added terrific new resource lynda.com (see page 12) which offers free classes with your library card on a wide variety of subjects including financial literacy. Our community partnerships help you save money, too! We partner with the AARP and the United Way to offer free tax preparation clinics (see page 31), and many local businesses share their expertise at hundreds of classes the library offers each season.

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On Saturday, May 20, we’re celebrating our 3rd Annual CRRL-Con from 1:00–4:00 at our England Run Branch.

Guaranteed to be fun for all ages, participants are invited to cosplay, enter our costume contest, and enjoy multiple vendors and opportunities to connect with other fans. In advance of the big day, enjoy special events from a superheroes program for preschool aged children to a Comic Art Show for anyone who wants to enter. See pages 5–6 for a complete list of CRRL-Con events.

Please join us in recognizing talented local teen artists and poets. Drop by the Headquarters Library between March 4–29, and enjoy the 22nd Annual Teen Art Show exhibit. Between April 1–15, teens in grades 6–12 can enter the Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest at librarypoint.org/teenpoetry. All ages are invited to attend the Teen Poetry Night on Thursday, May 11, where the teen poets will share their winning poems. More details on both events can be found on page 20.

I am also pleased to announce that effective March 1 our Westmoreland branches have new hours! Area residents will have access to one of the three library branches Monday–Thursday between 9:00–9:00 and Friday and Saturday between 9:00–5:00. You can see the updated schedule on page 34 of this issue.

Please visit us and see what the library can do for you!

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behind the scenes Barbara Maines has brought her love of reading and learning to her community in Montross for 33 years, serving as Branch Manager.

How did you get involved with library service?

I volunteered at my high school library and in my yearbook said that I wanted to be a librarian or a veterinarian, but I would never make it as a vet. I was told about the job for CRRL after the position date closed.

I went in for an interview anyway.

On the day of the interview I wore a white skirt, and while studying the Dewey Decimal system on the commute, I spilled coffee all over my skirt. I ended up wearing it backwards into the interview and rather than turning around, I backed out of the room after. I still got the job!

What has been your favorite responsibility so far?

I enjoy reading to children; it has been wonderful to instill the love of learning into young minds.

What goals would you like to see the library accomplish in the future?

I would love to see families come together with their love of books, making reading a family activity.

What do you like best about working for the library?

I have enjoyed meeting the people that I am blessed to serve in my capacity as Branch Manager. Once they even honored me in return by making me Grand Marshall of the Montross Independence Day parade.

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

The library is the community hub—we have something for everyone—books, cds, movies, classes, expert staff, and more.

Barbara Maines Branch Manager, Montross Branch When you’re not working, what do you like to do?

I enjoy my pets, my flower beds, and traveling with my friend, Aimée.

What are you enjoying reading, listening to, or watching?

I have just completed Robert Galbraith’s Cormoran Strike series.

I really enjoyed David McCullough’s The Wright Brothers (and have since devoured every book about the Wright brothers).

Commuter Corner Bringing your family to CRRL-Con on May 20? Wow them with your superhero knowledge by listening to one of our audiobooks on CD during your commute. Or if you aren’t driving, read an eBook on your mobile device. Your family, friends, and coworkers will be amazed at what you know about science and superheroes!

Justice League of America Roger Stern Audiobook

Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Sean Howe eBook

The Physics of Superheroes James Kakalios eBook

Superman: Last Son of Krypton Audiobook

Soon I Will Be Invincible Austin Grossman Audiobook

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Wonder Woman: Volume 1, Blood Brian Azzarello eBook

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Marvel Movie Night

n Salem Church, Wednesday, May 10, 6:00–8:00. Come enjoy Guardians of the Galaxy, in celebration of Comic Art month.

Teen–adult.

Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics

n Porter, Thursday, May 11, 7:00–8:00. Christopher Irving, a comic book and popular culture historian, performs a reading of his book coauthored with Seth Kushner.

Subjects include Stan Lee (Marvel Comics, Spider-Man), Frank Miller (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns), Art Spiegelman (Maus), Chris Ware (Building Stories), Harvey Pekar (American Splendor), and Dennis O’Neil (Batman).

A Virginia Museum of Fine Arts program.

Teen–adult.

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Sketch Up, Draw Away!

Third Annual Comic Art Show Opening

n Salem Church, Saturday, May 6, 2:30–4:30.

Explore the art of drawing during an open workshop with expert artists, in celebration of Comic Art Month and the Comic Art Show. All ages.

n Salem Church, Saturday, May 13, 2:30–4:30. Calling all comic artists and fans!

Meet and mingle with comic artists of all ages at our opening reception. Artists can submit 1–2 original pieces of comic work for the show to be displayed for the month of May. Artwork accepted at Salem Church Branch, Friday, April 21–Friday, April 28. Check librarypoint.org for details. All ages.

Grow a Reader Special: Superheroes!

n Headquarters, Tuesday, May 9, 9:30–10:00 n Porter, Friday, May 12, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00 n Salem Church, Friday, May 12, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 2–5 with a caregiver. Drop in.

Daycares welcome.

Fabulous Friday: Geek Out!

n England Run, Friday, May 5, 4:30–5:15. Fun and games based on your favorite fandoms, from Star Wars to Harry Potter and beyond. Grades K–6.

Star Wars Fun

n Cooper, Saturday, May 20, 11:00–12:00.

Are you a Star Wars fan? Come in and have fun making lightsabers, fighting jets, and more. Grades K–6.

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great events for all ages A Loosely Knit Group

n Salem Church, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30. A place for knitters of all ages and experiences to gather and share ideas. n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 and 3rd Thursdays, 3:30–5:30 Calling all knitting fanatics and crochet addicts. Bring your current projects and share tips, tricks, and ideas. Novice stitchers welcome.

Grade 7–adult.

LAUNCH IT! Contest

Trebuchet

n Headquarters, Saturday, May 6, 10:30–5:30. Bring your handcrafted trebuchet and test it against your competitors. Registration starts at 10:00.

Rules at librarypoint.org/trebuchet. Make it at home or in the Headquarters MakerLab. Special trebuchet construction MakerLab sessions on Thursday, March 16 and Tuesday, April 11, 4:00–5:00.

See librarypoint.org/makerlab for hours of operation.

Mini Trebuchet Construction

Open Hack Night with FredWorks

n Headquarters, Tuesday, March 7, 6:30–8:00 n England Run, Tuesday, April 4, 6:30–8:00 n Salem Church, Tuesday, May 2, 6:30–8:00 Join volunteers from local maker/ hacker group FredWorks for fun exploring 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, Thursday, March 16, and Tuesday, April 11, 4:00–5:00. Learn the basics of trebuchet physics and get ideas for constructing your own mini trebuchet.

Supplies provided.

Sign up.

MakerLab Badging

Learn hands-on how to use a 3D printer in training sessions offered at England Run Branch. Earn the badge and you can operate the 3D printer independently.

Sign-up information at librarypoint.org/makerlabs.

librarypoint.org/makerlabs

Drop in our STEM exploration labs for all ages to enjoy hands-on learning with a wide variety of high- and low-tech equipment and activities.

n England Run, Mondays (except May 29) and Wednesdays 3:30–5:30, Saturdays 1:00–4:00 n Headquarters, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30–6:00, Fridays, 3:00–5:00 n Porter, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00–5:00 Schedules are subject to change. Calls to confirm are welcome.

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Headquarters

Salem Church

March: Teen Art Show April: Sally Rhone-Kubarek May: Nancy Brittle

England Run

March: Pauline Findley April: Dwight Wardell May: Jacqueline Hernandez

Porter May: Shirley Heim Middle School Students

March: Barbara Jo Ellison May: E. H. Kindred New Dawn Fresco

by Barbara Jo Ellison

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Additional listings and artist information: librarypoint.org/arts

teen art show

n Headquarters, March 4–March 29. Teen Art will be showcased in the atrium and theater. Prizes for the Grades 11–12 category awarded by local artist Johnny Johnson.

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Annual Library Blossoms Plant Sale

n England Run, Saturday, May 6, 9:00–12:00 (or until sold out). Beautiful flowering baskets available for purchase just in time for Mother’s Day. Proceeds support the Friends of the Library.

May the 4th Be With You

n England Run, Thursday, May 4, 6:30–8:30. Celebrate all things Star Wars with a showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and a mini Star Wars photo booth. Dress as your favorite Star Wars character and you’ll be entered into a raffle drawing. Grade 7–adult. n Newton, May 4–May 6. Drop in for Star Wars books, games, and a DIY Star Wars crafts station. Snap a selfie with a stormtrooper and enter a raffle to win Star Wars memorabilia.

KITES!

n Porter, April. Celebrate National Kite Month!

Enjoy a kite exhibit and learn more about kites and kite making. In partnership with the American Kitefliers Association.

Kite Making Workshop

n Porter, Saturday, April 29, 9:30–12:00.

Build, decorate, and (weather permitting) learn to fly your very own kite! Kite kits donated by American Kitefliers Association through the “Thank you Charlie” Program.

Sign up.

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librarypoint.org/rappahannockreads

MEET THE AUTHOR

Margot Lee Shetterly Lecture and book signing.

Saturday, March 4, 3:00–5:00 Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington UPDATE: MOVED TO NEW LOCATION!

Specia Editionl for You Reade ng rs!

Read Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race, our community-wide Rappahannock Reads selection.

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UMW LIBRARIES

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR

Stafford County Branch NAACP

COPPER LEVEL SPONSOR

Real Estate Questions? Real Answers!

SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR

This Rappahannock Reads event made possible by community sponsors.

To sponsor a CRRL class or event, go to

librarypoint.org/sponsorship.

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR

Nathaniel Singleton, Jr. COPPER LEVEL SPONSOR

FREDERICKSBURG AREA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

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Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation

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being mobile

on the web Looking for a new book? We’ll help you find your next best read with personalized services.

My Librarian: Request a reading list from a librarian who specializes in your interests at librarypoint.org/ mylibrarian Book Match: We’ll email you a list of matching books when you fill out the form at librarypoint.org/bookmatch.

Ask Us in Person: Come to the research, teen, or children’s desks in any library branch, and ask us for a recommendation.

We stay on top of new books so we can share our favorites with you.

If you are a DIYer, try: Online Catalog: Our online catalog offers many ways to discover great reading recommendations. See reviews and ratings from other CRRL customers. Many books have similar title recommendations, too.

Booklists: Library staff members are creating booklists all of the time. It’s easy to place holds on any titles that interest you. librarypoint.org/booklists Top Book Matches: Visit librarypoint.org/bm_covers to search for a title and see recommended readalikes for adult, teen, and children’s books.

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OverDrive offers thousands of popular fiction and nonfiction titles for you to check out and download from the library’s collection.

OverDrive has recently enhanced their service with larger images and faster access to special collections. At the top, click on “Subjects” to browse our wide range of materials. You can then narrow your search by using filters. “Collections” will take you to our most recent offerings of eBooks and eAudio.

OverDrive is even easier with the free app available for smartphones and tablets. Visit help.overdrive. com for instructions. librarypoint.overdrive.com

How to get the free CRRL Mobile app Download the CRRL Mobile app 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 Financial Tools

Consumer Reports The go-to source for product reviews and ratings for cars, appliances, electronics, and more. Please visit the library for either the print or online version.

Grants to Individuals An online resource available only at the Headquarters Library for individual education, artistic, or research grant seekers.

LawDepot Create free customized personal and business legal forms, including power of attorney, landlord/tenant agreements, wills, prenuptial agreements, purchase agreements, bills of sale, and service agreements.

Quick and easy to use, edit, print, and save.

Available remotely through our website.

The library provides online resources to keep you money smart at:

librarypoint.org/research Morningstar Investment Research Center Research, data, and analysis for investors, including mutual funds and major stocks.

Includes many portfolio tools to calculate asset mixes, retirement costs, college savings, etc. Mobile app available.

Value Line Weekly online presentation of Value Line’s Investment Survey. Analyst commentaries and rankings on current operations and future prospects for thousands of large, small, and mid-cap companies. Available remotely through our website.

For more financial tools, see page 31 and the back cover.

In keeping with our mission to inspire lifelong learning, we have subscribed to lynda.com, a video-based online training resource that offers self-paced instruction. As a lynda.com user you can acquire new skills, advance your career, and expand your mind. Industry experts with a passion for teaching lead users through more than 4,000 courses with unlimited access, available anytime, anywhere.

Learn business, technology, and creative skills, such as: • marketing and sales • business development • web design • mobile app development • digital photography • video editing • coding • Prezi presentations • Excel

Shopping on Amazon?

Make your purchase through Wowbrary and the library gets a monetary credit.

Go to wowbrary.org/rap and click on “Shop at Amazon.”

Get started by visiting our website at librarypoint.org/research and clicking on lynda.com!

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grow a reader Educational opportunities for 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 May 29, 10:00–10:15 n Porter, Tuesdays, except April 18, 9:30–9:45 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except April 18 and 25, 10:30–10:45 n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except March 1, April 19, April 26, and May 3, 9:30–9:45 n Snow, Wednesdays, except April 19, 10:30–10:45 n Porter, Thursdays, except April 20, 10:30–10:45 n England Run, Fridays, except April 21, 10:00–10:15

Ages 2–3 with a caregiver. n Salem Church, Mondays and Thursdays, except May 11 and 29, 11:00–11:20 n England Run, Tuesdays, except April 18, 10:00–10:20 n Snow, Tuesdays, except April 18, 10:30–10:50 n Porter, Tuesdays, except April 18, 10:30–10:50 n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except March 1, April 19 and 26, and May 3, 10:30–10:50 n Headquarters, Fridays, except March 24, April 21, 9:30–9:50 n England Run, Fridays, except April 21, 11:00–11:20

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver. n Snow, Mondays, except March 6*, April 17, May 8*, May 29, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except April 18 and 25, and May 9*, 9:30–10:00 n England Run, Wednesdays, except March 1*, April 19, and May 10*, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Fridays, except March 3*, April 21, May 12*, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00 n Salem Church, Fridays, except March 3* and May 12*, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 *Special holiday-themed class on this date.

Children’s Hour

n Cooper, Fridays, 11:00–12:00.

Stories and activities. Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

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Ages 3–5 with a caregiver. n England Run, Tuesdays, except April 18, 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Thursdays, except April 20, 9:30–10:00 n Salem Church, Thursdays, except May 11, 10:00–10:30  Headquarters, Fridays, except March 24, April 21, 10:30–11:00

GROW A READER SPECIAL

Happy Mother’s Day! Stories, songs, and activities.

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

n Snow, Monday, May 8, 11:00–11:30 n England Run, Wednesday, May 10, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Wednesday, May 10, 7:00–7:30

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after hours

Evening and weekend classes and events to work with any schedule.

All ages with a caregiver

FOR CHILDREN

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.

Flutter and Hum Julie Paschkis

Langston Hughes

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

Pajamas welcome! n Salem Church, Tuesdays, 7:00–7:30 n Porter, Wednesdays, except April 19 and May 10*, 7:00–7:30 n Cooper, 4th Thursdays, 7:00–7:30  Montross, 2nd Mondays, 6:30–7:00

Sail Away

A Great Big Cuddle When Green Becomes Tomatoes

Michael Rosen

Julie Fogliano

*Special holiday-themed class on this date.

MAY 1–7 Join us for this national celebration of books and reading for youth.

Won Ton and Chopstick Lullaby and Kisses Sweet

Lee Wardlaw

Visit your nearest branch to receive a special bookmark and attend a free class.

For more classes and events for birth–age 5 see pages 5–6, 15, and 17.

Daniel Finds a Poem Micha Archer

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Digger, Dozer, Dumper

Hope Vestergaard

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SPECIAL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS!

Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 2–5 with a caregiver. Daycares welcome. n England Run, Wednesday, March 1, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Friday, March 3, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00 n Salem Church, Friday, March 3, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Snow, Monday, March 6, 11:00–11:30

These books are fun, and fun is good!

ALL AGES !

Fun-filled activities in honor of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!

Ada Twist, Scientist Andrea Beaty

The Alphabet from A to Y with bonus letter, Z! Steve Martin

Refreshments served.

The Hiccupotamus Aaron Zenz

n Headquarters, Thursday, March 2, 5:00–6:30, in partnership with Fredericksburg Education Association and James Monroe High School National Honor Society. n England Run, Saturday, March 4, 12:00–2:00, in partnership with Hartwood Elementary School.

If I Built a Car Chris Van Dusen

I Like Myself!

Karen Beaumont

Moose Tracks!

Karma Wilson

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I Yam a Donkey!

Cece Bell The Wonderful Things You Will Be Emily Winfield Martin

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n Porter, Saturday, March 4, 10:00–12:00, in partnership with Mountain View High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America. n Salem Church, Saturday, March 4, 12:00–2:00, in partnership with Spotsylvania Education Association.

Sponsored by

learn and grow PAWS for Reading

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 Montross, 4th Mondays, 6:30–7:30 n Snow, 4th Saturdays, 1:00–2:30 n Porter, 1st Saturdays, 10:30–12:00 n Cooper, 2nd Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 Reading with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. The library provides books, or bring a favorite. Practice your reading and collect a bookmark, too.

Sign up.

Fabulous Friday: Confirm or Bust?

n England Run, Friday, March 3, 4:30– 5:15. Join us as we scientifically test common urban myths.

Book Bingo

n Newton, 1st Saturdays, 11:00–11:30 Learn about new books ready for checkout as you play.

Go Fly a Kite

n Newton, Monday, March 6, 6:30–7:00. Decorate and put together a kite perfect for chasing the wind.

Classes and events for students in grades K–6

Fabulous Friday: Shake Your Shillelagh!

Fabulous Friday: Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

n Porter, Friday, March 17, 4:30–5:15 n Salem Church, Friday, March 17, n Headquarters, Friday, May 12, 4:30–5:15 4:30–5:15. Battle and catch PokéCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day with mon through themed games and shimmering shamrocks activities. Presented by the Teen and Irish fun.

Council.

No-Sew Sock Animal n Cooper, Saturday, March 25, 11:00– 12:00. Make stuffed animals out of old socks, mismatched socks, etc. Bring a few good socks to see what you can create.

Fabulous Friday: Game Day n Snow, Friday, April 14, 4:30–5:15. Board games, brain games, and group games!

Trash to Toys n Cooper, Saturday, April 22, 11:00– 12:00. Make toys from old CDs, bottle tops, etc.

Calling All Kindergarteners!

Through March 31, come to the Children’s Desk and you will receive a prize in celebration of our recent campaign to ensure that every kindergarten student has a library card!

Sponsored by

For more classes and events for grades K–6 see pages 5–10, 18, and 21.

Wacky Wednesdays n Cooper, Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00. Join us each week for stories, games, and crafts.

Fabulous Friday: Captain Underpants The Man, The Movie, The Madness

n Headquarters, Friday, March 10, 4:30–5:15 n Snow, Friday, May 12, 4:30–5:15 n Porter, Friday, May 19, 4:30–5:15 Who’s faster than a speeding waistband and more powerful than boxer shorts?

Babymouse: Bad Babysitter Jennifer L. Holm

Billy Sure, Kid Be a Young Entrepreneur Entrepreneur Adam Sutherland Luke Sharpe

Entrepreneurship Nancy Clancy Alex Kahan Seeks a Fortune Jane O’Connor

Pocket Change Michelle Mulder

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Dollars & Sense Elaine Scott

Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk Megan McDonald

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Week of the Young Child APRIL 24 –28

Children need a strong early learning foundation to succeed in school and to succeed in life.

Special guest readers will join us in recognizing the importance of early childhood education.

Visit librarypoint.org for a complete schedule.

DID YOU KNOW? • 90% of a child’s brain is developed before it reaches kindergarten • Children exposed to books early in life have better language skills than those who wait.

• The seeds of a desirable workforce— critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication—are planted before the age of five.

Then-Stafford Administrator Anthony Romanello reads at Alphabet Soup 2016

WHAT CAN YOU DO? • Bring your children, and spread the word, about the library’s Grow a Reader classes.

See pages 13–15 for class dates and locations.

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

Daycares welcome. n Snow, Monday, April 24, 11:00 n England Run, Wednesday, April 26, 10:00–10:30 n Salem Church, Friday, April 28, 10:00 and 11:00 n Porter, Friday, April 28, 10:30–11:00

• Visit your local library regularly to check out titles that even your baby is sure to enjoy!

• Read to your child daily and keep it fun! Stop reading as soon as they show you they’re done.

Ages 3–5 with a caregiver n Headquarters, Friday, April 28, 10:30–11:00

We are proud to partner with local organizations to bring attention to this issue of vital importance to our community. ™

For more information on partnering with CRRL, see page 30.

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STEM

Classes and events for grades K–6

Fabulous Friday:

ARE YOU DOING?

WHAT ON Learn little steps you can take to help the Earth.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

What is

n England Run, Friday, April 7, 4:30–5:15 Special guest from The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board. n Headquarters, Friday, April 14, 4:30–5:15 n Porter, Friday, April 21, 4:30–5:15 n Salem Church, Friday, April 21, 4:30–5:15

Fun with Liquid Nitrogen

n Cooper, Thursday, May 18, 4:00– 5:00. Cool experiments and liquid nitrogen with Daniel Wallace.

Fabulous Friday: Robots Alive!

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.

LEGO Club

n Cooper, 3rd Wednesdays, 6:00– 7:00. Join our new club for LEGO enthusiasts. Each month will be a new challenge to build something cool.

n Salem Church, Friday, May 19, 4:30–5:15. The Sylvan Learning Center brings robotics and engineering to life in this hands-on experience.

LEGO fun at 2016 Salem Church Fun Fest

For more classes and events for grades K–6, see pages 5–10, 16, and 21

LEGO Sara Green

READ ABOUT

LEGO

Cool Creations in 35 Pieces Sean Kenney

AND

ROBOTS The Robot Book: Build and Control 20 Electric Gizmos, Moving Machines, and Hacked Toys Bobby Mercer

Cool Robots Sean Kenney

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Fantastic Contraptions Yoshihito Isogawa

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teen place

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

Big Game Day

Teen Takeover

n Newton, 2nd Saturdays, 11:00– 12:00. Play your favorite games on a grand scale.

22nd Ann ual

March 5-11 n Porter, Monday, March 6, 3:00–5:00 n Salem Church, Tuesday, March 7, 3:00–5:00 n Snow, Wednesday, March 8, 3:00–5:00

teen

art show

n England Run, Thursday, March 9, 3:00–5:00 n Headquarters, Saturday, March 11, 1:30–3:30

March 4–29. Teen art will be showcased in the Headquarters Library Theater and Atrium. Awards for Grades 11–12 judged by local artist, Johnny Johnson.

Drop in.

Make a difference at your library!

Volunteer with the

TEEN COUNCIL

n Headquarters, 4th Tuesdays.

7:00–8:00.

Drop in.

A teen social space for playing games, doing homework, and getting creative.

Salem Church, Monday–Thursday, 3:30–7:30

Play video games, create art, and get together with fans of manga and anime.

Drop in. n Porter, Mondays, 6:00–8:00

n Salem Church, 2nd Mondays, 6:00–8:00

n England Run, 3rd Fridays, 3:30–5:00

For more classes and events for grades 6–12, see pages 5–10 and 21–22.

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winner 2016 First Place Grades 10–12

Paper Lanterns

by Caroline P.

Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest

n Headquarters, April 1–15. Celebrate National Poetry Month by submitting your original poetry. Entries will be judged by Amanda Rutstein, Adjunct English Instructor at the University of Mary Washington, and Laura Bylenok, Assistant Professor of English at the University of Mary Washington. Winners are awarded cash prizes and invited to read their work. Two categories, Grades 6–8 and Grades 9–12. Entries will be accepted online at librarypoint.org/teenpoetry. Maximum of two entries per person.

Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Night

n Headquarters, Thursday, May 11, 7:00– 8:00. Celebrate National Poetry Month with poetry readings by the winners of the Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest, as well as by our host and judges, Amanda Rutstein and Laura Bylenok from the University of Mary Washington. All ages.

Books are swallowed by fire words descend like dust.

Who will save them, the things that fill us with light, give artistry to dreary lives.

Who will take the pen, light the flame, allow the words to reunite and books to rise.

Again they will sail through minds like paper lanterns across the sky.

Poetryfor Teens

Be·liev·a·rex·ic J.J. Johnson

Booked Kwame Alexander

Brown Girl Dreaming Jacqueline Woodson

How to (un) cage a Girl Francesca Lia Block

The Lost Marble Notebook of You Don’t Forgotten Girl and Even Know Me Random Boy Sharon Flake Marie Jaskulka For more poetry events see page 22.

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movies Cinema Night

n Cooper, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00 Movies for adults. Popcorn served.

Family Movie Night

n Newton, 3rd Mondays, 6:30–8:00 Movies the whole family can enjoy. Popcorn served.

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Aimless Love Billy Collins

Black Maria Kevin Young

Honku: The Zen Antidote to Road Rage Aaron Naparstek

Egghead: Or, You Can’t Survive on Ideas Alone Bo Burnham

Sinners Welcome Mary Karr

Unleashed: Poems by Writers’ Dogs

The Beginning of Cinema n Headquarters, Thursday, April 13, 6:30–8:30 Veteran film lecturer Gary Olsen examines the origins of movies, where moving images evolved from toys, to Thomas Edison’s first shorts, to film’s first narrative in The Great Train Robbery. We’ll look at the magic of George Méliès and break down cinema’s visual language in a lively, entertaining, and informative evening.

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National Poetry Month

Poetry Month Kick–off

n England Run, Tuesday, April 4, 7:00–8:00. Kick off National Poetry Month with open mic poetry readings and music. Bring your own poem to read or an instrument and song to share (familyfriendly!), or just come to relax and listen.

Riverside Writers

n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:00–4:00 Share your knowledge and talent with other local writers, courtesy of the Virginia Writer’s Club. Special Festival of Poetry in April (9:00–5:00). Go to riversidewriters.com for details about this special event.

Inklings

n England Run, 1st Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 n Headquarters, 2nd Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 n Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 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.

March: Plotting April: Poetry with guest speaker Elizabeth Spragins May: Writing Dialogue

Local Author in the Lobby: David Maurer

n Porter, Saturday, March 18, 1:00–3:00 Meet David Maurer, author of Watering Rocks: How to Fail and Succeed as a Leader. Book signing.

Local Author in the Lobby: Bronwen Chisholm

n England Run, Saturday, March 4, 1:00–3:00 n Porter, April 8, 1:00–3:00 Meet Bronwen Chisholm, author of The Ball at Meryton and Georgiana Darcy, Matchmaker. Book signing.

The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia: Seeking Truth at Rattlesnake Mountain nHeadquarters, Thursday, April 27, 7:00–8:00. Jim Hall, Fredericksburg resident and retired newspaper editor and reporter, discusses his new book about the 1932 events which exposed a complex and disturbing chapter in Virginia history. A black man was found hanged in Fauquier County, with some claiming he killed himself. But residents knew better, calling the tragedy a lynching—the last one known in Virginia. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.

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for adults Literary Grief Support Group

n Montross, Wednesdays, 11:00– 12:00. Grief support group facilitated

by Ann Rubio.

Find Your Family

Download & Go

n Newton, Fridays, by appointment.

Learn how to download eBooks, eAudio, and eMagazines.

English Conversation Group

n England Run, Tuesdays, 12:00–1:00 Practice your English skills in a relaxed group setting.

Tea Time

Resume Facilitation

n Cooper, Wednesdays, March 15 and March 29, 2:00–4:00. A two-day facilitation with resume and interview guidance. Sign up.

FredLUG: Fredericksburg Linux Users Group

n Newton, Fridays, by appointment.

One-on-one help learning to trace your family tree.

n Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, 3:00. Meet friends and share stories with tea and a treat.

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

n England Run, Saturdays, March 25, April 22, May 27, 9:00–12:00 March 25: IPv6: The Future of Network Addressing.

An overview of Internet Protocol version 6 [IPv6] and discussion on how it could change the internet.

April 22: Install Fest. Tired of the annoyances of your current operating system? Come to this meeting for help with Linux. Participants will receive a free USB drive with Fedora Linux.

May 27: Photo and Video Editing on Linux. Discussion and demonstration on editing photos and videos using a variety of tools.

U.S. Naturalization

n Porter, Tuesday, May 2, 6:30–8:30. For legal permanent residents and interested naturalization applicants, learn about the naturalization process, the new test, and rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.

Pinter-TEST

n Newton, 2nd Mondays, 6:30– 7:30. Have pesky recipe pins you’ve been meaning to try?

Pinter-TEST those recipes out, bring in a sample and a recipe to share.

ommunity conversations

Public Safety: A Community Conversation n Salem Church, Monday, May 22, 7:00–8:30

Many contribute to the public safety that our region enjoys. Even so, people fall victim to crime, and accidents happen. Discuss initiatives and challenges to making our community safer with local experts and providers.

In partnership with the Spotsylvania County Crime Prevention Council and League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area.

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Learn About Becoming a Foster Parent n Salem Church, Tuesday, March 21, Thursday, April 20, and Tuesday, May 16, 6:00–8:00.

The process of becoming a foster parent can seem overwhelming and most people don’t know where to start. Join us so we can help you navigate the process.

The Embrace Treatment Foster Care Team will hold a casual information session answering questions and sharing more about the requirements to become certified.

RAPPAHANNOCK

READS

This year’s Rappahannock Reads title is the recentlypublished Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

by Margot Lee Shetterly.

See pages 9–10 for more information on Rappahannock Reads and our special event, Meet the Author of Hidden Figures, Margot Lee Shetterly.

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ADHD and Autism

Women’s Lives Biographies and One Novel

LECTURE SERIES

Fast into the Night: A Woman, Her Dogs, and Their Journey North on the Iditarod Trail Debbie Clarke Moderow

Presented by Joni J. Johnson, MD, founder of Pediatric Partners for Attention & Learning, Inc.

Super Powers Activate!

Embracing ADHD and Autism

n England Run, Monday, March 6, 7:00–8:00 n Porter, Thursday, March 23, 7:00–8:00 n Salem Church, Monday, March 27, 7:00–8:00 Attend this workshop to learn that nothing is “wrong” with someone who is diagnosed with ADHD or autism, two labels which are actually wonderful opportunities for greatness.

The Autism Umbrella

n England Run, Thursday, April 6, 7:00–8:00 n Porter, Tuesday, April 11, 7:00–8:00 n Salem Church, Monday, April 24, 7:00–8:00 Your child was diagnosed with ADHD, sensory integration, auditory processing, and anxiety. Treatments aren’t working.

Let’s talk about the Autism Umbrella and treatment changes.

What about me?

Adults with ADHD and Autism

Flappers: Six Women of a Dangerous Generation Judith Mackrell

n Salem Church, Monday, May 15, 7:00–8:00 n Porter, Saturday, May 20, 10:00–11:00 n England Run, May 22, 7:00–8:00 ADHD and autism can run in families. Let’s talk about what ADHD and autism look like in adults and where to go for help.

Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation Cokie Roberts

The Glass Universe Dava Sobel

health & fitness Yoga for All Levels

n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Thursn Porter, all year long. Choose a 5-, days, 1:00–2:00. Energize, relax, and 10-, or 15-kilometer walk, following relieve stress with yoga instructor sidewalks and bike paths along local Kara. Wear comfortable clothing and residential streets. In partnership bring a mat if you have one. with Germanna Volkssport Associan England Run, Thursday, March 9, tion. Call or visit Porter Branch for 7:00–8:00. Presented by the Yoga details.

Foundation of Fredericksburg.

Chair Yoga

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Harriet A. Jacobs

Year–Round Fitness Walk

A Woman in Arabia Gertrude Lowthian Bell

Porter’s Awesome Seniors Exercise Class

n England Run, 1st and 3rd Sundays n Porter, Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 1:30–2:30, except April 16. Led by Kairavi Kirsten Berezan. Ideal for those Seated exercise for the 55+ group. who would like a new yoga perspecAlzheimer’s Association tive, prefer a chair for support, or want Support Group for gentle exercise during pregnancy.

Caregivers n Montross, Tuesdays, 12:00–12:45.

With certified instructor Kay Hawkins. n England Run, 4th Mondays, 10:00–11:30. Led by an Alzheimer’s Red Cross Blood Drive Association trained leader. A safe n Porter, Thursday, April 20, 1:00–7:00 place to learn, receive helpful tips, Sign up at redcrossblood.org or call connect with resources, and meet Porter Branch at 540-659-4909. Walk- others impacted by Alzheimer’s in donors 17 years or older welcome. disease and dementia.

Virginia Women: Their Lives and Times

The Shore: A Novel

Local author Sara Taylor

This novel traces the lives of generations of women who live on a small group of islands off the coast of Virginia.

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MASTER GARDENER

Monday, April 3 through Saturday, April 8

PLANT CLINIC

Drop off your extra seeds and exchange them for ones you need. Seeds that you drop off should be clearly labelled and packaged in small bags. n Headquarters n Salem Church n Porter

FREE

Seeadnge ExDcROhP POICNEK

n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 n Porter, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, beginning May 11, 6:30–8:30

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Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be in the lobby to field your plant, turf, pruning, insect, and other garden-related questions.

Starting Seeds Indoors Take the mystery out of starting your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed.

Discuss seed selection, sowing techniques, materials, and timing to learn the skills to grow your own spring garden plants.

n England Run, Saturday, March 4, 2:00–3:00

Master Gardeners Teach Vegetable Gardening

n Porter, Thursday, April 13, 6:30– 7:00. Learn from the best as the Master Gardeners work on our SERVE garden, preparing beds, planting, and growing vegetables.

Small Space and Container Gardening

n Porter, Thursday, April 13, 7:00– 8:00. Learn how to maximize limited space and let your creativity and green thumb go wild!

n Headquarters, Thursday, March 23, 7:00–8:00

Gardening IN SM A L L SPAC E S

Learn how to maximize limited space when growing food for your family table.

All New Square Foot Gardening Mel Bartholomew

Grow All You Can Eat in 3 Square Feet

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High-Yield Vegetable Gardening Colin McCrate

The Postage Stamp Vegetable Garden Karen Newcomb

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Small Space Gardening Chris McLaughlin

Small is Bountiful Liz Dobbs

Edible Spots & Pots Stacey Hirvela

Small Plot Big Harvest Lucy Halsall

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crafts Ripping Yarns: A Needlework and Craft Group

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

No Dropped Stitches: Drop–in Needlework Group

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

Sewing for Beginners: Quilting

n England Run, 2nd Saturdays, 10:00–12:00. Learn the sewing skills necessary to piece and finish a quilt of your own. Local quilters, Pat Burroughs of Virginia Star Quilters and Donna Edwards, will demonstrate and teach beginning quilting. Ages 16 and up. Sign up.

March–Basic Quilting Skills: Accurate Cutting, Stitching, and Pressing April–Putting the Quilt Top Together May–Simple Quilting Techniques

Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Guild

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

DIY for Adults

n Cooper, 4th Wednesdays, 2:00–3:00. Time for the adults to have some fun with games, crafts, and other hands-on activities.

games

Bridge

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

Chess and Go

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

Euro Game Night

Expert Bridge

n Headquarters, 1st Mondays, 7:00–8:30 n Salem Church, Wednesn England Run, 2nd Mondays, 7:00–8:30 days, except 3rd Wednesn Salem Church, 4th Monday, 7:00–8:30 days, 12:00–4:00. For n Porter, 3rd Mondays, 7:00–8:30 advanced players.

Join us for a strategy filled night of board games, including Dixit, The ReMahjong Players Group sistance, Batman Love Letters, Sushi  Porter, Wednesdays, 1:00– Go, Forbidden Island, and Carcas4:00. Experienced players and sonne—or bring your own to share. beginners welcome.

Ages 16 and older.

art

Creative Printing

Color Your World n Newton, Tuesdays, 11:00–12:00 Coloring is not just for kids. It’s a great outlet for stress and it’s fun!

Colored pencils and coloring pages provided, or bring your own.

Creating the Botanical Portrait

n England Run, Thursday, March 30, 7:00–8:30. You have created an image that you love . . . what next?

Local artist Barbara Jo Ellison will show and discuss options for printing your art. Learn about substrates for printing, mixed media, and displaying art, the range of options from simple print to creating mixed media pieces with pastels or paints, and the different ways of displaying the finished product.

n England Run, Thursday, March 2, 7:00–8:30. Local artist Barbara Jo Ellison will teach you how to use lighting, angles, and the best lens to Basic take an image from a snapshot to a Photography botanical portrait. Novice and experin Cooper, Thursdays enced photographers. in April, 4:00–5:00. Learn the basics Folded Pages Book Sculpture of good photography. In four sesn Porter, Thursday, March 23, 7:00– sions, we’ll cover picking the right 8:30. Up-cycle a discarded book into camera; composition, lighting and a memorable sculpture by folding shutter speeds; editing and uploadpages. Materials provided. ing photos; and printing. Sign up.

A Good Yarn

n Montross, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:00–7:00. Bring your knitting needles and enjoy introductory lessons.

Get help with beginner or advanced projects.

Crafts & Company

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

For more art classes and events, see page 6.

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book groups

New members are always welcome!

Headquarters Book Group

n Headquarters, 2nd Mondays, 7:30–9:00 March 13: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye April 10: The Witches: Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff May 8: The Nuns of Sant’Ambrogio

by Hubert Wolf

Porter Book Group

n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 7:30–8:45 March 2: Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly April 6: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson May 4: Walden and Other Writings of Henry David Thoreau

Book It!

n Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 March 28: Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum April 25: Epitaph: A Novel of the O.K. Corral by Mary Doria Russell May 23: The Soul of an Octopus

by Sy Montgomery

England Run Book Group

n England Run, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 March 28: Faithful

by Alice Hoffman April 25: Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat May 23: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Snow Book Group

n Snow, 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00–11:45 March 21: In the Woods by Tana French April 18: Mr. Chartwell by Rebecca Hunt May 16: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

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n Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11:00–12:00 March 10: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain April 14: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin May 12: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Reading Guild @ the Beach

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

Bring a dish to share.

Bag Lunch Book Discussion

n Newton, 1st Thursdays, 12:30–1:00 A self-moderated book group where discussion is informal and new members are always welcome.

Don’t forget your lunch.

Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion

n Salem Church, Wednesday, March 15, 11:30–1:00 Bring your lunch and join us for a book discussion of our Rappahannock Reads selection, Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.

The Books and Beer Club at Adventure Brewing Company

n 3rd Thursdays, 6:30–8:00. Enjoy books? Enjoy beer? Join the Central Rappahannock Regional Library at Adventure Brewing Company for a club all about books, beer, and some books about beer! Food and beverages are available for purchase. Adventure Brewing Company is located at 33 Perchwood Dr, Fredericksburg.

March 16: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford April 20: Blood, Bones, & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton May 18: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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Books and Bourbon at A. Smith Bowman Distillery

n Monday, March 20, 7:00–9:00 Take a tour, enjoy a tasting, and discuss The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant.

Space is limited, so reserve your seat and a copy of the book by calling the England Run adult research desk at 540-899-1703. You must be 21 or over to attend.

Porter Pairings Book Club

n 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00. Enjoy good books and see what wine the folks at Zibibbo 73 (2757 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford) have paired with the month’s book selection! Refreshments available for purchase.

March 14: Camel Bookmobile by Masha Hamilton April 11: The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis May 9: Vinegar Girl

by Anne Tyler

Leadership Book Group

n Tuesday, May 9, 7:00–8:00 Meeting at Woodard Hall, University of Mary Washington.

Discuss Real Leadership: 9 Simple Practices for Leading and Living with Purpose

by John Addison.

Sponsored by

Call the England Run Branch to reserve a copy of the book.

First come, first served!

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partners Central Rappahannock Regional Library partners with more than one hundred local organizations and experts to offer services to our customers and to expand the reach of educational, social, and community-building causes. If you or your organization would like to explore a CRRL partnership, please contact Samantha Thomason, CRRL’s Community Relations Manager, at samantha.thomason@crrl.org. To sponsor CRRL classes or events in return for recognition and promotional consideration, visit librarypoint.org/sponsorship.

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America at Mountain View High School host the Read Across America Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration at Porter Branch, educating families on the importance of reading to children and promoting the use of library resources.

Kerri Hederer is a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and adviser for FCCLA, a family-focused student organization that prepares students to be leaders in their families, careers, and communities. See Kerri Hederer

page 15 for details on our Dr. Seuss Read Across America events.

Master Gardeners operate “plant clinic” information desks each spring and summer at Salem Church and Porter Branches to assist library customers in finding answers to their home lawn care and gardening questions.

Ron Singleton

Ron Singleton is President of the Master Gardener Association of the Central Rappahannock Area (MGACRA), an organization which is affiliated with Virginia Tech and the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE). Hundreds of CRRL customers get answers to gardening questions at MGACRA clinics each year. See page 27 for gardening classes, special events, and resources for gardening in limited space.

John Reilly has been part of CRRL-Con, the library’s annual comic book convention, from the beginning, sharing his work and enthusiasm with comics fans and customers.

John Reilly has earned an MA in Literature, a PhD in Composition & TESOL, contributed to a handful of academic publications, and spent a decade teaching college writing, including creative writing. His ongoing comic series “Herald: Lovecraft & Tesla” was optioned for television and is currently being converted into a

John Reilly

board game. John enjoys sharing his work with library customers at CRRL-Con each year. See pages 5–6 for news on this year’s CRRL-Con.

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Smart

Get into the green and stay out of the red with Money Smart events and resources at librarypoint.org/ moneysmart.

Stocks, Bonds, and Funds! oh my! n England Run, Monday, April 3, 6:30–7:30 n Salem Church, Monday, April 17, 6:30–7:30

New to the world of investing and not sure where to turn for information? Our librarians show you how to use Morningstar Investment Research Center online, which provides research, data, and analysis by professionals for investors, and tools to help everyone from the novice to the expert craft a better portfolio.

FREE

Tax Preparation Clinics Bring your social security cards, photo IDs, last year’s return, all necessary forms and receipts (W2, 1099, 1095-A, etc.), childcare provider’s ID number, amount of other income, and bank routing and account numbers if requesting direct deposit.

United Way Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Clinics

n England Run, Mondays, 4:00–8:00 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, on March 7 and 21, 4:00–8:00 n Porter, Wednesdays, 4:00–8:00 Eligibility: Maximum 2016 income of $60,000 regardless of family size.

Visit RUWFreeTaxes.org or call 540-373-0041. No appointments required.

AARP Tax Preparation Clinics

n England Run, Mondays and Saturdays, 9:00–1:30 n Salem Church, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00–2:00 n Snow, Saturdays, 9:30–2:00 Appointments required, but some limited walk-ins may be accepted. Call the branch for an appointment no more than one week in advance.

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n Porter, Thursday, March 23, 9:00–5:00. Veterans have the character, skills, and discipline needed to succeed as entrepreneurs.

Wondering what it will take and how to prepare? Get started with this class offered by the Small Business Administration.

Fraud Watch!

n Porter, Thursday, March 16, 6:30–8:00 Learn how to spot and avoid identity theft and fraud so you can protect yourself and your family. Brought to you by:

IDENTITY THEFT

Coupon Clippers & Exchange Group n Newton, Mondays, except May 29, 7:00–8:00. Clip coupons with other savvy shoppers and exchange unwanted coupons.

Boots to Business Reboot

What You Need to Know

n Headquarters, Thursday, April 6, 7:00–8:00. ID theft is the number 1 crime in America. Learn what to do if your identity is stolen.

Presented by Dwayne McDorman, a licensed financial advisor who has worked with fraud investigators and attorneys.

For money smart classes from a CRRL partner, see the back cover.

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FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION, VISIT LIBRARYPOINT.ORG, FACEBOOK, OR TWITTER

VO L UN T E E R S

make the library great!

Marian McCabe Virginiana Room, Headquarters Library

While working with the CRRL Research Department, Marian met local author and historian Paula Felder, who hired her as a research and editorial associate. Marian worked in this role until Ms. Felder’s death in 2012. She was then invited to volunteer in CRRL’s Virginiana Room.

Marian enjoys helping customers solve their local history and genealogy puzzles, and working her way

through troves of valuable material from Paula Felder and another local historian, Jack Johnson, to enhance CRRL’s historical collection.

Explaining what drives her to volunteer, Marian says “I have always loved my local library. I was the kid who walked home reading a book, transported to another place and time. Libraries are wonderful places of entertainment and knowledge, and CRRL is a marvelous

Kevin and Thena are enjoying their retirement from their previous careers—Kevin was a local attorney, and Thena was CRRL’s systems administrator. Every Friday morning, they come to the Library SerKevin and Thena Jones vice Center to help process the new Library Service Center materials, work with holiday materials, recycle cardboard, sort donations, and perform whatever other tasks are needed. Kevin and Thena are devoted to being available year round to support the library—except during baseball’s spring training season!

Becca Brown Youth Services, Headquarters Library

“The library has always been a peaceful place for me to read,” says Becca, “and I love being surrounded by books. It’s great to give back to a place that has brought me, and so many other people, so much joy.”

Becca has created countless die-cuts for the Youth Services Department, assembled many Books To Go bags, and pitches in with whatever the library staff ask of her.

resource for our community and visitors.

“It’s exciting to find something that answers a customer’s question! I enjoy helping to fulfill Ms. Felder’s legacy through using her thoroughly-researched books and manuscripts.”

Marian mostly reads history and biography. Currently, she is reading a book about her home town, The New York Nobody Knows, by William B. Helmreich.

Shelly started volunteering at the library during her junior year of high school in order to earn her community service seal. She helped with Read Across America, Fabulous Friday, and other popular CRRL events, eventually taking on wider responsibilities, including creating activities for Kids on the Go Shelly Persaud classes.

Salem Church Branch “I used to volunteer just for the credit,” Shelly explains, “but along the way my views have changed. I now volunteer because it makes me feel like I’m helping a cause.”

Shelly just finished watching the Supernatural series and is currently reading Psycho by Robert Bloch.

Beccas’s mom grew up loving libraries, and even worked as a secretary to former Library Director Donna Cote. Becca always heard from her mom how amazing libraries are, and has loved visiting the library from the time she was a little child, so when she was looking for a place to volunteer, the library was her choice!

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To join other enthusiastic supporters of learning and libraries in your community, visit librarypoint.org/ volunteer.

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LIFELONG LEARNING FOR EVERYONE AT CENTRAL RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL LIBRARY

Friends of the Library Support Your Library, Join the Friends!

The Friends of the Library provide invaluable support by raising funds for purchasing books, movies, and music for customers, fund special events throughout the year, and make customer-favorite services like MakerLabs and summer reading possible.

Want to help support your library? Join the Friends of the Library.

Memberships start at $10 a year.

Benefits include: • Free admission to the preview parties for the booksales • Invitations to Friends meetings and events • Friends of the Library are eligible to become members of the Virginia Credit Union and NSWC. The Friends is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your membership and donations may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes.

The Friends help make CRRL an essential part of learning and enrichment for the community we serve.

Book Sales Headquarters Library

Big Spring Sale: April 22– April 26 Preview Party for Friends: Friday, April 21, 7:00–9:00 Monday is ½ price day, Tuesday is $5 bag day, and Wednesday is $1 bag day.

England Run Branch

March 23–27 April 27–May 1 Saturdays are ½ price days.

Sundays and Mondays are $1 bag days.

No sale in May. Come to our Plant Sale on May 6.

Salem Church Branch

March 17–March 23 April 21–April 27 May 19–25 Tuesdays and Wednesdays are ½ price days. Thursdays are $1 bag days.

Porter Branch

March 3–March 8 April 7–April 12 May 5–10 Mondays are ½ price days.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are $1 bag days.

All branches feature year-round sales as well!

Become a Friend or renew your membership instantly and easily at crrlfriends.org!

Or fill out this form and mail to Friends of the Library, P.O. Box 201, Fredericksburg, VA 22404.

Name

Branch

Address

Phone

City

State

Email

Zip Code 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

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In what areas would you be willing to help the Friends: q Sorting Books q Book Sale Cashier

q Book Sale Preparation q All of the above

FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION, VISIT LIBRARYPOINT.ORG, FACEBOOK, OR TWITTER

Contact us at

librarypoint.org/contact /crrlnews TDD: 800-828-1120 Serving Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland

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

England Run Branch

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

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

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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All branches closed Easter Sunday, April 16 and Memorial Day Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29.

New Westmoreland branch hours, beginning March 1:

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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

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Abraham and William Cooper Memorial Branch Monday................................. 9:00 –1:00

Tuesday ................................. 1:00–9:00 Wednesday.......................... 1:00–9:00 Thursday ............................... 1:00–5:00 Friday ..................................... 9:00–1:00 Saturday ............................... 9:00–1:00

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Blake T. Newton Memorial 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

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

Monday................................. 1:00–9:00 Tuesday ................................. 1:00–5:00 Wednesday.......................... 9:00–1:00 Thursday ............................... 1:00–9:00 Friday ..................................... 9:00–1:00 Saturday ............................... 1:00–5:00

Monday................................. 1:00–9:00 Tuesday ................................. 9:00–1:00 Wednesday.......................... 1:00–5:00 Thursday ............................... 9:00–1:00 Friday ..................................... 9:00–5:00 Saturday ............................... 9:00–1:00

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Next issue coming May 1: This summer build a better world with your library!

Smart

April is Financial Literacy Month, and Robert Williams from the Virginia Credit Union is bringing money smart advice to the community!

Building a Better Budget n Headquarters, Tuesday, April 4, 6:30–7:30. Practical advice for creating and sticking to a budget with tools to track spending and establish savings goals.

Strategies for Eliminating Debt See page 31 for more money smart resources and librarypoint.org/research for powerful online tools like:

Comprehensive financial information, rankings, and analysis. Tools to analyze your portfolio.

Unbiased and independent research covering 90% of the U.S. market, helping investors with data, tools, news, and analysis.

n Headquarters, Monday, April 10, 6:30–7:30. Learn how to reduce your debt through specific examples and strategies.

Your Credit Score n Headquarters, Thursday, April 13, 6:30–7:30. Learn the components of and how to build, manage, and maintain a great credit score.