At Your Library Spring 2018

Your FREE guide to lifelong learning at Central Rappahannock Regional Library

SPRING 2018

March April May

CRRL-Con

Our Fourth Annual Comic Book Convention!

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«Week of the Young Child «Teen Art Show «Money Smart «Emily St. John Mandel «CRRL Grows

Stream Your Library PAGE 9

The Power of Poetry

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On the cover: Will cosplay stars from last year’s convention return to CRRL-Con? Don’t miss the biggest event in comics, pop art, creativity, and cosplay—Saturday May 19, 1:00–4:00 at Howell Branch!

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features

classes and events

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

All Ages........................................7

Behind the Scenes............................. 4 Did You Know?................................... 8 On the Web....................................... 11 Being Mobile.................................... 11 eResources........................................ 12 Week of the Young Child................ 15 Parks and Recreation...................... 23 Community Partners....................... 26 Money Smart.................................... 28 Friends of the Library...................... 37 Library Info....................................... 38 Celebrate Seuss................. Back Cover Book Lists

Movies........................................27

children

Grow a Reader for birth–age 5................................13 After Hours................................14 Grades K–6.................................16 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math............17

teens...................................19 adults................................29 Crafts..........................................31

Audio Poetry for Commuters (adult)...................... 4

Health and Fitness....................32

Super Books for Super Kids (children)................ 14

Book Groups..............................33

STEM Books for Kids (children)............................. 18

Writers........................................34

Powerful Poetry (teen)............................................. 21 American Women Poets of Note (adult)............ 22 Edible Gardening with Limited Space (adult).... 35

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BRANCH KEY

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welcome

MARTHA HUTZEL n DIRECTOR

As our winter hibernation is drawing to a close, gardeners among CRRL staff are beginning to plan spring gardens both at home and at three of our library branches. Learn more about how CRRL Grows and gives back to the community on pages 35-36.

Stream Your Library by learning more about our online resources that empower you to check out eBooks, eAudio, and eMagazines to your device for free! (pages 9-10) I guarantee our 4th Annual CRRL-Con is a sight worth seeing. There’s an air of excitement and energy as hundreds of community members share their enthusiasm for their fandom. Not to mention the costumes! This issue’s cover provides only a small peek at what you can expect to see on May 19. (pages 5-6)

PHOTO: THE FREE LANCE–STAR

The library is proud of its many outstanding partnerships and I am always happy to see these exciting new directions. This year our long-standing partner, The Free Lance– Star, invited us to combine forces on their annual spelling bee. The 13th Annual Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee, sponsored for the first time by both The Free Lance– Star and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, will be held on Saturday, March 17. (page 8) Later that very day, we are honored to host Emily St. John Mandel, author of Station Eleven. Thanks to the support of local sponsors, CRRL will host the event at the University of Mary Washington’s Stafford Campus. Her incredible book defies genres, and is an inspirational story of the power of art in the face of hardship. (page 7) We’re continuing the themes of Station Eleven in April by celebrating The Power of Poetry. The next generation of poets will shine in our annual Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest, and all are invited attend our special events. (pages 21-22) I love the feel of a book in my hands, but I also enjoy the ease and lightness of my eReader. I encourage you to

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Delegate Howell shared stories with children at Howell Branch during our 2017 Week of the Young Child celebration.

Much is happening in library building news. Stafford County passed a resolution renaming England Run the William J. Howell Branch in honor of the retiring House of Delegates Speaker who served in the General Assembly since 1988.

Spotsylvania County has replaced the roof on Salem Church and laid new carpeting in Snow. The City has begun renovations on the 3rd floor of the Fredericksburg Branch which will allow us to create open space and study and meeting rooms. Stafford County has provided a beautiful new business center at our Porter Branch, which will allow us to create a much needed meeting room, and the Germanna/CRRL Joint Use Library is on target to open this summer.

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behind the scenes Chuck Gray helps customers get the most out of their technology. Whether it’s your phone, Kindle, laptop, or other device, Chuck wants it to work for you!

How did you get involved with library service?

After seeing how much I enjoyed taking library sciences classes in college, my mother told me, “Hey, maybe you’d like to be a librarian!”

Best advice she ever gave me. I’ve been with CRRL since 2006.

come straight to us when they want

What has been a favorite part of your job so far?

Helping customers with their technology. They bring in their smart phones, eReaders, laptops, or other devices, and I give them the unique training they need.

don’t judge, and we never say “no.”

What are your goals for the library’s future?

For the library to be so closely connected to solving technology needs that customers of any age

to take full advantage of the power of their devices.

What do you like best about working for the library?

I’m very proud to be part of an exemplary organization that helps people from all walks of life. We What do you wish people knew about the library?

Occasionally we use Google and Wikipedia too.

Chuck Gray Research Librarian Fredericksburg Branch What are you reading, listening to, or watching?

What do you do when you’re not

I’m a big fan of urban fantasy. Right

working?

now I’m listening to the Daniel

Tinkering. I love exploring new

Faust series by Craig Schaefer,

devices, which has been made

vividly narrated by Adam Verner. I’m

easier now that the library offers

also really enjoying the roleplaying

Lynda.com!

videogame Persona 4 Golden.

Commuter Corner Audiobooks in celebration of Poetry Month: “Poetry is what in a poem makes you laugh, cry, prickle, be silent, makes your toe nails twinkle, makes you want to do this or that or nothing, makes you know that you are alone in the unknown world, that your bliss and suffering is forever shared and forever all your own.” –Dylan Thomas

Aimless Love Billy Collins CD • eAudio

Classic Comic Verse David Timson CD

The Poets’ Corner CD • eAudio

Sandburg Out Loud Carl Sandburg CD

The Spoken Arts Treasury CD

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Spoon River Anthology

by Edgar Lee Masters CD • eAudio

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a comic book convention at your library!

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artists crafts photo booth and more!

May The Fourth: Star Wars Day

Newton,

Friday, May 4, 9:00–5:00

Drop in for Star Wars books, games, DIY Star Wars crafts station, snap a selfie with a stormtrooper, and enter to win Star Wars memorabilia.

Grow A Reader Special:

May the 4th Be with You!

Porter,

Friday, May 4, 9:30– 10:00, 10:30–11:00 Salem

Church, Friday, May 4, 10:00–10:30, 11:00–11:30 Stories, songs, and activities.

All ages with a caregiver.

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Sketch Up, Draw Away!

4th Annual

Salem

Church, Saturday, May 12, 2:00–4:00

Comic Art Show

Workshop with expert artists in celebration of Comic Art Month and the Comic Art Show. All ages.

Salem

Church, Tuesday, May 1–31

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 20–Friday, April 27.

See brochure available at the branch or check librarypoint.org for details and deadlines.

All ages.

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Fashion

Art Show Opening Reception

Kitty and the

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Church, Wednesday, May 2, 6:00–8:00 Meet and mingle with our comic artists. Refreshments served.

Fabulous Friday: Geek Out!

Howell,

Friday, May 4, 4:30–5:15 Friday, May 11, 4:30–5:15 Fredericksburg,

Snow, Friday, May 11, 4:30–5:15

Porter, Friday, May 18, 4:30–5:15

Salem Church, Friday, May 18, 4:30–5:15

Fun and games based on your favorite fandoms, from Star Wars to Harry Potter and beyond. Costumes are welcome! Grades K–6.

What’s Your SuperPower?

Cooper, Saturday, May 5, 11:00–12:00 Grades K–6.

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great events for all ages Kite Exhibit

Porter, April 1–30. Celebrate National Kite Month with an exhibit on loan from Mike Clark, and learn more about kites. In partnership with Jack Wilson and Harold Ames of the American Kitefliers Association.

Meet the Author

Emily St. John Mandel Saturday, March 17, 3:00

Kites Are Not Just for Kids!

PHOTO CREDIT DESERAELSTAGE

Reception at University Hall, 121 University Boulevard, University of Mary Washington, Stafford Campus Meet Emily St. John Mandel, author of this year’s Rappahannock Reads book, Station Eleven. Presentation by Ms. Mandel followed by a question and answer session and book signing. Refreshments served.

Porter, Wednesdays, April 4 and 18, 6:30–7:00. Competitive sport kite flying tips from national champion Jack Wilson.

Kite Making Workshop

Porter, Sunday, April 8, 2:00– 4:30. Build, decorate, and, weather permitting, learn to fly your kite! Kits donated by American Kitefliers Association.

UMW LIBRARIES

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR

SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR

Many thanks to sponsors of this event.

To become a sponsor, go to librarypoint.org/sponsorship.

Shakespeare Video Booth Film yourself and your friends in our video booth with props and prompts to get you up and acting! Footage from the booth will be edited and posted on social media.

Persian New Year

OPEN HOUSE

Porter, Tuesday, March 20, 6:30–8:00. Celebrate the Spring Equinox, known as Nowruz, with Persian traditions, games, crafts, and dance.

Newton, Thursday, March 8, 9:00–1:00 Montross, Friday, March 9, 9:00–1:00 Snow, Thursday, March 15, 4:00–8:00

Be Prepared Learn what supplies you will need for any emergency.

Montross, Thursday, March 1, 6:30–7:30 Newton, Monday, March 12, 6:00–7:00

Local Scouts Teach Survival Skills

Montross, Monday, March 5, 6:00–7:00

Related: Garden Savvy, page 36, and Wall-E, page 27.

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BOARD GAME NIGHT

Salem Church, 4th Mondays, except May 28, 7:00–8:30 Play one of ours or bring your own.

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art shows

Fred Watkins Photography

Fredericksburg Porter March: 2018 Teen Art Show May: Shirley Heim April: Fred Watkins, Middle School students Meg Bingham Howell May: Veterans Art Show March: Ron Maney Salem Church April: Transformed, April: Lucia Berrios student show May: Comic Art Show May: Vickie Neely and Cindy Whiteside

23RD ANNUAL

POLITICAL AND CELEBRITY PORTRAITS

Fredericksburg Branch, April. Wine and cheese reception: April 3, 7:00–8:00

teen art show

DID YOU KNOW? Librarians are the original search engines.

Ask us, and we’ll help you find an answer! librarypoint.org/contact

Fredericksburg, March 2–March 25 Teen Art will be showcased in the atrium and theater. Judged

You can put individual issues of a magazine on hold through the online catalog. Just click the “Place a Hold” button on the magazine’s page, and choose the issue you want. librarypoint.bibliocommons.com

Fredericksburg First Friday

We’ll customize reading recommendations for you or your organization, based on your preferences. librarypoint.org/mylibrarian

by Johnny P. Johnson, Gabriel Pons, and Joelle Cathleen.

Fredericksburg, Friday, March 2 6:00–9:00

Father and Daughter by Anna Tippett 2017 Teen Art Show Best in Show

We offer notary services. Call ahead to make sure a notary is available. librarypoint.org/notary

Cooper Branch

FREDERICKSBURG REGIONAL

Watch division spelling bee winners compete to represent The Free Lance–Star and Central Rappahannock Regional Library at the 91st Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

SPONSORED BY

Leylah Hamilton

Ethan Mallon

PHOTOS: THE FREE LANCE–STAR

March 17, 10:00 James Monroe High School auditorium

OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday May 1 4:00–6:00

Celebrate our new look thanks to generous donations from local author Sherryl Woods.

Fine Free Week and National Library Week

To celebrate National Library Week, there will be no late charges for overdue materials returned April 8–14. Spend time with a book each day, and spend less on overdue fees!

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It’s easy to download or stream materials while you’re on the go. Whether you want to read eBooks on a Kindle, listen to eAudio in your car, or flip through an eMagazine on your iPad, the library offers it all—at no extra cost to you—with your library card!

Stream Your Get it all at librarypoint.org/digital-collection.

eAudio There are always fresh titles to check out. OverDrive and their handy Libby app is your best bet for bestsellers. RBdigital offers audiobooks by Recorded Books and Great Courses.

Top picks: 1. Origin by Dan Brown 2. Hardcore Twenty-four by Janet Evanovich 3. It by Stephen King 4. Western Star by Craig Johnson 5. The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon

The library offers a robust collection of bestsellers and popular fiction and nonfiction for all ages through OverDrive, readable on a variety of devices. Our Freading service has more than 53,000 titles spanning all interests.

Top picks: 1. Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Need Help?

Troubleshoot with our online help guides at librarypoint.org/ebook-help, or call 540-372-1144 to sign up for a one-on-one training session with a librarian at your nearest branch.

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2. The Cuban Affair by Nelson DeMille 3. Turtles All the Way Down by John Green 4. Into the Water by Paula Hawkins 5. The Radium Girls by Kate Moore

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Video Stream acclaimed movies and documentaries, filmfestival favorites, world cinema, classic film, The Great Courses, selections from The Criterion Collection, and much more from Kanopy’s collection of 30,000+ films.

Library

eMagazines Download full current and back issues of more than 160 popular magazines from RBdigital. They never expire, are never overdue.

Lifelong Learning Lynda.com is the premier video-based online training resource, offering more than 6,000 courses covering technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more.

Downloading Your Library

Newton, Fridays, by appointment Howell, Monday, March 26, 6:30–8:30 Learn how to download eBooks, eAudio, and eMagazines.

Bring your mobile device and library card for hands-on help.

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being mobile

CRRL’s new mobile app has an awesome new feature: your own digital library card, available under “More.”

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The online catalog makes it easy to record materials you’ve checked out, and those you’d like to check out in the future!

To record your borrowing history, log in to the online catalog and go to My Settings. Under Borrowing History, turn the slider to “On.” This will start recording what you’ve checked out and returned to the library. Borrowing history isn’t shared with anyone else—it’s private to you.

It’s easy to move your items from Borrowing History to one of your three shelves: Completed, In Progress, and For Later. You can then add details to these items such as ratings, comments, tags, and videos.

• Have a book in Borrowing History that you loved and want to write a comment about?

Move it to your Completed shelf.

• Have a book in your Borrowing History that you didn’t get to read before it needed to be returned? Add that to your For Later shelf.

• You can also add titles manually to your shelves. Items that you are reading, watching, and listening to currently can be added to your In Progress shelf.

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on the web

If you’ve got your phone, you’ve got your library card!

Scan this QR code to watch a quick video about this feature.

Download the NEW CRRL mobile app from your phone’s app store by searching for “New CRRL Mobile.”

PRIVACY NOTE: By default, your shelves are shared with other readers, but you can choose to make individual items, or even a whole shelf, private.

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eResources

Need a scholarly article or excerpt from a book usually found in a university library? With your library card, you have access to the JSTOR database, which includes millions of academic journal articles from top scholarly journals and over 2,000 books in dozens of disciplines, including the arts, history, humanities, science, medicine, and law.

Anthropology Biology Criminal Justice Ecology Economics

Engineering Film Studies Folklore History Marketing and Advertising

Middle East Studies Music Performing Arts Religion

Access JSTOR at librarypoint.org/research. Contact your librarian If you need help searching.

Lynda.com Budding comic book writers or artists can hone their crafts with online video courses from Lynda. com. All you need is a library card! Artists can enter our Comic Art Show, and all comic makers and fans should attend CRRL-Con on May 19 (see pages 5-6).

Comic Books: Digital Inking and Refinement Designing Dynamic Layouts with Text and Dialog in Comics Drawing Good and Evil Comic Book Characters Learning Character Development and Design Lettering Comic Books with Illustrator Manga Studio Essential Training

Log in to Lynda.com at librarypoint.org/lynda.

• New titles!

• Ages 3-5 and 5-7 • Preloaded with educational apps and ebooks • No internet required To see the newest Launchpads in your search results, simply change the “Sort by” drop-down menu to “Date Acquired.”

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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.

For more on GAR skills and practices for parents and caregivers visit librarypoint.org/growareader.

Ages 2 and under with a caregiver.

Salem Church, Mondays, except April 2 and May 28, 10:00–10:15 Porter, Tuesdays, except April 3, 9:30–9:45 Fredericksburg, Tuesdays, except April 24, 10:30–10:45 Fredericksburg, Wednesdays, except April 18 and 25.

9:30–9:45 Snow, Wednesdays, except April 4 and May 30, 10:30–10:45 Porter, Thursdays, except April 5, 10:30–10:45 Howell, Fridays, except April 6, 10:00–10:15

Ages 2–3 with a caregiver.

Salem Church, Mondays, except April 2, and May 28. 11:00–11:20 Howell, Tuesdays, except April 3 and May 29, 10:00–10:20 Porter, Tuesdays, except April 3, 10:30–10:50 Snow, Tuesdays, except April 3 and May 29, 10:30–10:50 Fredericksburg, Wednesdays, except April 18 and 25, 10:30–10:50 Salem Church, Thursdays, except April 5 and May 31, 11:00–11:20 Fredericksburg, Fridays, except April 20, 9:30–9:50 Howell, Fridays, except April 6, 11:00–11:20 Montross, 4th Fridays, 11:00–11:20

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

Daycares welcome.

Snow, Mondays, except March 5*, April 2, May 7*, May 28, 11:00–11:30 Fredericksburg, Tuesdays, except March 6*, April 24, and May 8*.

9:30–10:00.

Howell, Wednesdays, except April 4 and May 30, 10:00–10:30 Howell, Wednesdays, except April 4 and May 30, 11:00–11:30 Porter, Fridays, except March 2*, April 6, and May 4*, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00 Salem Church, Fridays, except March 2*, April 6, and May 4*, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30

*Special holiday-themed class on these dates.

GROW A READER SPECIAL

Happy Mother’s Day!

Ages 3–5.

Howell, Tuesdays, except April 3 and May 29, 11:00–11:30 Porter, Thursdays, except April 5, 9:30–10:00 Salem Church, Thursdays, except April 5 and May 31, 10:00–10:30 Fredericksburg, Fridays, except April 20, 10:30–11:00

Stories, songs, and activities.

All ages with a caregiver.

Snow, Monday, May 7, 11:00–11:30 Fredericksburg, Tuesday, May 8, 9:30–10:00 BRANCH KEY Porter Porter, Wednesday, Fredericksburg Salem Church Howell Snow May 9, 7:00–7:30

Cooper Montross Newton

For more classes and events for birth–age 5, see pages 5-6, 12, 15, 27, and 36.

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Batman’s Dark Secret

Kelley Puckett

Be a Star, Wonder Woman!

Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

Michael Dahl

Shelly Becker

Lucía the Luchadora Night Night, Groot Cynthia Leonor Garza

Brendan Deenan

Good Morning, Superman Michael Dahl

Super Rawr!

Todd H. Doodler

Supertruck

Stephen Savage

after hours

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

GROW A READER SPECIAL

Fredericksburg, Saturdays, March 10 and May 19, 1:00–1:30 Howell, 1st Saturdays, except March 3, 11:00–11:30 Newton, 2nd Saturdays, 11:00–11:30

Pajamas welcome!

Montross, 2nd Mondays, 6:30–7:00 Salem Church, Tuesdays, except April 3 and May 29, 7:00–7:30 Porter, Wednesdays, except March 21*, April 4, and May 9*, 7:00–7:30

*Special holiday-themed class on these dates.

Stories, songs, and activities, plus a visit from a live goat.

Porter, Wednesday, March 21, 7:00–7:30

GROW A READER SPECIAL

Eggs-travaganza

Stories, songs, and activities.

Montross, Thursday, March 29, 6:00–7:00

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Week of the Young Child APRIL 16 –20

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

DID YOU KNOW? • 90% of a child’s brain is developed before they reach 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.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? • Bring your children, and spread the word, about the library’s Grow a Reader classes. See pages 13–14 for class dates and locations.

• 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.

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

Visit librarypoint.org/WOYC for a complete schedule.

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

Ages 3–5 with a caregiver.

Daycares welcome.

Porter, Thursday, Snow, Monday, April 16, 11:00–11:30 April 19, 9:30–10:00 Fredericksburg, Tuesday, April 17, 9:30–10:00 Howell, Wednesday, April 18, 10:00–10:30 Salem Church, Friday, April 20, 10:00–10:30

Stafford County Administrator Tom Foley reads at Alphabet Soup 2017.

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

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For more classes and events for birth–age 5, see 5-6, 12, 13-14, 27, and 36.

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learn & grow Classes and events for grades K–6 Fun Fridays

Newton, 2nd Fridays, 4:00–5:00 March: Shadow Play April: Mosaic Masterpiece May: Superhero Stories

Wacky Wednesday

Cooper, Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 Stories, games, and crafts

Fabulous Friday: All the World’s a Stage

Fredericksburg, Friday, March 9, 4:30–5:15. The stage is all the rage! Go behind the scenes while learning about costumes, sets, actors, and more.

Smell-a-Rama Bingo

Cooper, Saturday, March 10, 11:00–12:00. How good is that nose of yours? Test it out in this smellerific twist on an old game.

Fabulous Friday: Upcycled Crafts

Salem Church, Friday, April 20, 4:30–5:15. Turn trash into treasure in celebration of Earth Day.

Superhero Keychains

Montross, Thursday, May 3, 5:00–6:00. Create a super keychain out of Shrinkydink.

Fabulous Friday:

Batman’s Guide to Being Cool

The Road to Asgard

Howard Dewin

Calling all Thor and Loki fans! Learn more about Norse mythology with hands–on activities and crafts.

Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy!

Thomas Flintham

Howell, Friday, April 6, 4:30–5:15

How to Be a Supervillain Michael Fry

A Gift for Mother

Montross, Thursday, May 10, 6:30–7:00. Make a sweet basket for your mom.

PAWS for Reading

Montross, Mondays, March 26, April 23, May 21, 6:30–7:30 Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, 4:00– 5:00 Porter, 1st Saturdays, 10:30–12:00 Howell, 2nd Saturdays, 1:30–3:00 Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:30–3:00 Snow, 4th Saturdays, 1:00–2:00 Fredericksburg, Saturdays, March 10 and May 19. 2:15–3:45 Read 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.

Past Times at Super Hero High

Shea Fontana

The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate Shannon Hale

School for Sidekicks Kelly McCullough

Super Turbo Saves the Day!

Fabulous Friday:

Leapin’ Leprechauns!

Lee Kirby

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with shamrocks, shenanigans, and a wee bit of fun!

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World

Snow, Friday, March 9, 4:30–5:15 Porter, Friday, March 16, 4:30–5:15 For more classes and events for grades K–6, see pages 5-6, 12, 17-18, 27, and 36.

Shannon Hale

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STEM

Classes and events for grades K–6

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ss and th Celebrate the gro Howell, Friday, March 2, 4:30–5:15

Salem Church, Friday, March 16, 4:30–5:15

LEGO Saturday Newton,

1st Saturdays, 11:00–12:00

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

What is

STEM?

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

The library regularly offers STEM-related classes, events, and workshops for all ages.

STEM exploration labs for all ages including a 3D printer.

Howell, Mondays and Wednesdays, except April 2, May 28, 3:30–5:30

Porter, Tuesdays and Thursdays, except April 3 and 5, 3:30–5:30

Fredericksburg, Tuesdays and Thursdays, except April 19, 24, 3:30–5:30

MakerLab Badging

Howell. Hands-on training sessions on how to use a 3D printer. Earn the badge and you can operate the 3D printer independently.

Sign-up information at librarypoint.org/makerlabs.

For more classes and events for grades K–6, see pages 5–6, 7, 12, 21–22, 27, and 35.

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Fabulous Friday:

NATU RE SCAVE NG E R H U NT

Science never tasted so good.

Snow, Friday, April 13, 4:30–5:15

Cooper,

Saturday, April 7, 11:00–12:00

Fabulous Friday:

What’s LUCK Got to Do With It?

Fabulous Friday:

What Floats Your Boat?

Fredericksburg,

Friday, April 13, 4:30–5:15 On Friday the 13th, may the odds be ever in your favor as you discover the difference between luck, probability, and chance!

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S D I K R O F

Let’s Investigate with Nate (series): The Solar System

Nate Ball

Countdown Conspiracy

Katie Slivenksy

Little Robot

Ben Hatke

Dotwav

Mike A. Lancaster

Porter, Friday, April 20, 4:30– 5:15. Design your dream ship.

Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building

Itch

Simon Mayo

Katherine Johnson

Thea Feldman

Christy Hale

The Most Magnificent Thing

Ashley Spires

Papa’s Mechanical Fish Candace Fleming

Secret Coders

Smash!

Sara Latta

Gene Yang Luen & Mike Holmes

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teen place

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

Crafting Duct Tape Wallets

Newton, Saturday, April 28, 10:00–11:00 Materials supplied.

Fredericksburg, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00. Make a difference at your library!

Volunteer with the Teen Council. Drop in.

The

Porter, 1st Mondays, 6:00–8:00 Salem Church, 2nd Mondays, 6:00–8:00 Howell, 3rd Fridays, 3:30–5:00 Play games, create, and hang out with friends.

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March 4–10 Drop in.

Nail Care and Art

BRANCH KEY

Newton, Saturday, March 10, 11:00–12:00 Learn to care for your fingernails and get fabulous manicures without breaking the bank. Tips for nail art, including nail stamping and nail wraps.

Grades 9 and up.

Fredericksburg Howell Porter Salem Church Snow Cooper Montross Newton

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And We’re Off Dana Schwartz

Behind the Canvas Alexander P. Vance

An Enchantment of Ravens Margaret Rogerson

I’ll Give You the Sun Jandy Nelson

Landscape with Invisible Hand M.T. Anderson

Vincent and Theo Deborah Heiligman

Piecing Me Together Reneé Watson

You’re Welcome, Universe Whitney Gardner

Smash Book Saturday

YA Book and Movie Group

Newton, 4th Saturdays, 11:00–12:00. Document your adventures in a smash book using event tickets, photos, stickers, quotes, and other ephemera.

Montross, 3rd Mondays, 4:00–5:00 Read, watch, and discuss which is better—the book or the movie?

Salem Church, Monday–Thursday, except May 28, 3:30–7:30 A teen social space for playing games, doing homework, and getting creative.

Teen Game Night Montross, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 Games provided or bring your own.

For more classes and events for grades 6–12, see pages 5-10, 19-21, 31, and 35.

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Pick a Poem or Leave a Poem Stop by the Children’s or Teen areas in April for activities to celebrate poetry month.

Poetic resources for all ages: librarypoint.org/poetry.

Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest

Fredericksburg, April 1–15. Celebrate National Poetry Month by submitting your original poetry.

Entries will be judged by University of Mary Washington faculty: Amanda Rutstein, Adjunct English Instructor, and Laura Bylenok, Assistant Professor of English. 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.

Fredericksburg, Thursday, May 10, 7:30–8:30. Celebrate National Poetry Month with poetry readings by the winners of the Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest, as well as by our hosts and judges, University of Mary Washington faculty: Amanda Rutstein, Adjunct English Instructor, and Laura Bylenok, Assistant Professor of English. All ages.

powerful poetry for teens Brown Girl Dreaming

by Jacqueline Woodson

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I Just Hope It’s Lethal

by Liz Rosenberg

More Than Friends

by Sara Holbrook

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Please Excuse This Poem edited by Brett Fletcher Lauer

Poisoned Apples

by Christine Heppermann

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Pick up a poem scroll in April!

Riverside Writers

Celebration of Poetry Salem Church, April 14, 9:30–4:00. Check riversidewriters.com for details about this special event.

Sublime? Ridiculous?

Poetry at Porter

Porter, Saturday, April 7, 2:00–3:30.Share original poetry or read your favorites.

Grade 6–adult.

Inklings Presents: Poetry Month Kick-off

Howell, Monday, April 2, 7:00–8:00 Kick off National Poetry Month with open mic poetry readings in the comfort of our library living room.

Bring your own poems to read, a favorite poem to share, or just come to relax and listen. Please keep readings family friendly.

Poetry Reading Night

Cooper, Tuesday, April 3, 6:30–8:00 Enjoy reading or listening to poetry.

American Women Poets of Note Collected Lyrics of Edna St. Vincent Millay

The Complete Poems, 1927-1979

by Elizabeth Bishop

The Essential Gwendolyn Brooks

Late Wife

by Claudia Emerson

Evidence

by Mary Oliver

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A Poem of Her Own: Voices of American Women Yesterday and Today

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Get Out and Play!

City of Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events

Walk the trails, rent a canoe, take a class!

Bring your family & share the fun with friends.

Move off that couch and try something new with Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation.

Now Registering

Classes, Sports, Trips and Events for Adults and Children

Request our ACTIVITY CATALOG to Get Out and Play this season!

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community partners We partner 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.

To explore a CRRL partnership, 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.

Germanna Community College and the Early Childhood Development department partner with the library to promote Week of the Young Child and a variety of other reading events. See page 15 for more information on Week of the Young Child, and other early childhood partners.

Teresa Conour, MA. M. Ed., chairs Germanna’s Early Childhood Development program, which frequently uses the reading centers in CRRL branches to enhance student literacy. Germanna serves students from surrounding communities, many of whom have easier access to CRRL than the campus, so they depend on the library for reference materials, homework help, computer access, and when they need a quiet place to study.

“We enjoy a fruitful partnership with the library and share the common goal of improving lives through the transformative power of information, learning, and ideas to meet the growing needs of our region.”

Teresa Conour

Embrace Treatment Foster Care educates the community about foster care and educates parents about the process of becoming certified foster parents. See page 30 for their schedule of informational sessions at Salem Church Branch.

Gretchen Rusden is Recruitment Coordinator for Embrace Treatment Foster Care, and uses the library as a platform for educating the community. CRRL’s close community connections and meeting rooms provide an ideal location for Embrace to meet with parents in the community who wish to learn more about foster care, or be guided through the certification process.

“There are thousands of children in the foster care system. A stable, loving, supportive foster home is the key to making an impact in these children’s lives. Many children in our area are turned away because we do not have enough loving and nurturing homes to support them. We have the power to change that!”

Gretchen Rusden

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movies Wall–E Movie Night

Snow, Tuesday, March 6, 6:30–8:30 In the distant future, a small wastecollecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. Popcorn served.

Cinema Night

Cooper, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00 Popcorn served.

Family Movie Night

Newton, 3rd Mondays, 6:30–8:00 Popcorn served.

Family Movie Nights

Salem Church, Thursdays, March 15; April 5; May 17, 7:00–9:00. In partnership with Salem Run Neighborhood Watch. Refreshments served.

March 15, Storks April 5, Smurfs: The Lost Village May 17, Despicable Me 3

Library customers can now stream acclaimed movies and documentaries, with no commercials or fees!

THOUGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT All you need is your library card to get started. Stream Kanopy on your computer, phone, tablet, Apple TV, Chromecast, or Roku device.

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Smart

Free Tax Preparation Clinics Bring social security cards, photo IDs, last year's return, and all necessary forms and receipts (W2, 1099, 1095–A, etc.), childcare provider's ID number, amount of any other income or economic stimulus payments, and bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit.

United Way Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Clinics

Howell, Mondays, 4:00–8:00.

Ends March 26.

Fredericksburg, Tuesdays, March 6, 20, 4:00–8:00 Porter, Wednesdays, 4:00– 8:00. Ends March 28.

Eligibility is a maximum income of $66,000, regardless of family size.

No appointments needed.

For more information, visit rappahannockunitedway.org or call 540-373-0041. 7:00 is the latest a return may be started.

Sites close promptly at 8:00.

AARP Tax Aid Clinics

Howell, Mondays & Saturdays, 9:00–2:00 Salem Church, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00–2:00 Snow, Saturdays, February 3– April 14, 9:30–2:00 IRS–trained volunteers help prepare simple tax returns.

Appointments required, but limited walk–ins accepted. Call the branch for an appointment.

Budgeting 101

Cooper, Monday, April 23, 12:00–1:00. Retired banker Zedda Viets explains budgeting and balancing accounts.

Get Your Kids Started Early

Insurance Questions Answered

Newton, Monday, April 23, 6:00–7:00. Insurance can be an investment for the future. Learn how.

A Smart Girl’s Guide: Money Nancy Holyoke

Savings Essentials

Salem Church, Tuesday, April 24, 2:00–3:00 Porter, Thursday, April 26, 7:00–8:00 Presented by Rhonda Clyborne and Lauren Polen of the NSWC Federal Credit Union.

Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Making Money Tom Greenwald

Estate Planning

Montross, Thursday, April 26, 6:00– 7:00. Local lawyer George Townsend answers estate planning questions.

Dollars and Sense Elaine Scott

Money Management Games

Newton, Monday–Saturday, April 23–28. Learn money management skills as you play beneficial board games. Drop in. Grades K–12.

Presented by Katie Mills, GoodSkills Financial Literacy Tutor

How to Turn $100 into a $1,000,000 James McKenna

It’s a Money Thing!

Susan Estelle Kwas and Women's Foundation of California

Credit Essentials

Snow, Monday, April 23, 1:00–3:00 Fredericksburg, Friday, April 27, 3:00–5:00 What’s on your credit report, and how to fix it.

Financial Checkup

Salem Church, Saturday, April 21, 10:00–12:00 Porter, Wednesday, April 25, 3:00–5:00 Find out what’s on your credit report and learn to manage your money, reduce debt, and increase savings.

Lemonade in Winter Emily Jenkins

Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens Robert T. Kiyosaki

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for adults

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

Bicycle Care & Maintenance Snow, Fridays, March 18 and July 27, 10:00–3:00 Fredericksburg, Friday, May 18, and Monday, July 23, 10:00–3:00 Salem Church, Fridays, May 4 and June 1, 10:00–3:00.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles portable office will process drivers licenses, ID cards, titles and registration, and much more.

Drop in.

Porter,

Tuesdays, April 10– May 15, 6:30–8:00. A 6-session grief support group facilitated by New Century Hospice, offering tools for dealing with involuntary changes, creating healthy expressions of pain, and encouraging personal growth.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Porter, Thursday, April 19, 1:00–7:00 Sign up at redcrossblood.org. Walkin donors 17 years and up welcome.

Grief Support Group

Montross, Monday, March 12, 6:30–7:30. Mediated by Kelly Bowie.

FredLug: Fredericksburg Linux Users Group

Howell, 4th Saturdays, 9:00–12:00 Discuss a variety of subjects from very technical to high level. Provide IT solutions using Linux and open source.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group for Caregivers

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Wild Men: The Dawn of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Find Your Family

Newton, Fridays, by appointment One-on-one help learning to trace your family tree.

Fredericksburg Arts Initiative Workshop

Fredericksburg, Saturday, March 24 Time and topic to be determined.

For updates, check our online calendar or the Fredericksburg Arts Initiative website at fredarts.com.

Howell, 4th Mondays except May 28, 11:00–12:30. Led by an Alzheimer’s Association-trained specialist—a safe place to receive helpful tips, connect with resources, and meet others impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Fredericksburg Howell Porter Salem Church

Howell, Sunday, May 20, 3:00–5:00. Fredericksburg Cyclists teach the basics of finding the right bike and equipment, safe cycling, and caring for your bicycle. Bring a front wheel for hands-on flat tire repair training.

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Speed Dating with History: 3,500 Years of Ancient Egypt Newton, Monday, March 26, 6:00– 7:00

Salem Church, Sunday, March 4, 2:00–3:00 Phil McKenney shares songs, stories, and drawings profiling performers from the musical shockwave of the ‘50s.

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Tea Time

Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00.

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

ommunity conversations

Newton, Monday, March 5, 6:30–7:30

What’s Macro-Photography?

Mobile Photography

Cooper, Saturdays, March 17, March 24, 11:00–12:00. Close-up candid photography.

That’s My Jam!

Newton, 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00–11:00 Montross, Thursday, May 17, 6:00–7:00.

Sign up.

Montross, Thursday, April 12, 6:30– 7:30. Camera phone tips, apps, and how to share online.

Newton, Monday, April 30, 6:00–7:00.

Learn to make jam and take home a sample. Sign up.

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Beekeeping for Beginners

Modern Calligraphy

Cooking Corner: Omelet in a Bag

Mother’s Day Tea Howell MakerLab, Saturday, April 14, Newton, Monday, May 7, 5:00–6:00 2:00–3:00.

Mothers, daughters, aunts, nieces, and grandmothers are invited to share high Coffee & Canvas: tea. Dress to impress, create a fasciOceanic Fun nator, and share poems, stories, and Newton, Saturday, April 14, 10:00– memories.

12:00. Unleash your inner artist in a fun and social environment. Sign up.

conversations

Civility Salem

Church, Monday, April 30, 7:00–8:30.

Share techniques for civility and consensusbuilding with local public sector professionals.

In partnership with the Spotsylvania County Neighborhood Watch and the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area.

Learn about Becoming a Foster Parent

Salem Church, Tuesdays, March 13, April 10, May 15, 6:00–7:30 The Embrace Treatment Foster Care Team presents a casual information session answering questions, and shares how to be certified. See page 26 for more on Embrace’s partnership with the library.

Women’s History Month George Washington Foundation Lectures Fredericksburg, Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 May 1: Betty Washington Lewis and Women’s Health in the 18th Century.

Presented by Kelly Brennan Arehart, Manager of Interpretation and Visitor Services.

May 8: Credit and Coinage in Colonial Virginia. David Arehart discusses the rise and fall of Col. Fielding Lewis, a prominent Fredericksburg businessman.

May 15: Curiosities of Kenmore’s Collection. Curator Meghan Budinger reveals some of the unusual objects that are rarely seen by the public, and behind the scenes curating work.

Women of the OSS: Roles, Weapons, and Accomplishments

Porter, Thursday, March 15, 7:00–8:00. Sabotage, seduction, and secret pockets—just a few of the tough-and-tender ways women approach espionage. Ellen Butler, author of The Brass Compass, provides a lively presentation about lady spies of the Office of Strategic Services. Q&A and book signing follow.

Women’s Roles in the Conquest of the Americas

Howell, Wednesday, March 14, 7:00–8:30 Follow the journey of 1,900 peasants recruited by the Spanish Crown in the late 1700s to colonize Patagonia. Dr. Allyson Poska, author of Gendered Crossings: Spanish Settlement and the Conquest of the Americas, brings to life these peasants’ gendered experiences and their effects on the Spanish Empire.

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CRAFTS Crafters’ Social

Cooper, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 2:00–3:30

Springtime Pop-up Cards

Porter, Thursday, April 19, 7:00– 8:30. Create cards just in time for Mother’s Day or to celebrate the season.

Stampin’ Up Cards

Porter, 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30. Make personalized rubber stamp cards. Materials provided. Sign up.

Painting Mandala Coasters

Montross, Thursday, May 24, 4:00–5:00. Sign up.

Crafting Beautiful Beaded Bracelets

Salem Church, Sundays March 25, April 22, 29, 2:00–3:00. Grade 4– adult.

No Dropped Stitches

Porter, Fridays, 10:00–12:00. Chat, share, and get advice on your crafting project.

Needlework Sewing for Beginners: Make Your Own Pillowcase

Howell, Saturday, May 12, 9:30–12:30. Presented by Pat Burroughs. Sign up. Grade 9 – adult.

Ripping Yarns: Needlework and Crafts

Snow, Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00

The Needlework Group

Salem Church, Last Thursdays, 6:00–8:30. Bring a project to work on.

Quilting

Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Guild

Porter, 2nd and 4th Mondays, except May 28, 7:00–9:00 2nd Monday: Business meeting.

4th Monday: Learn quilting techniques.

Sew You Think You Would Like to Quilt

Porter, Tuesday, March 20, 10:00–11:00. Interested in quilting but don’t know where to start? Presented by Kathy Micucci.

games Games for Seniors Cooper, Mondays, except May 28, 11:00–12:00. Play some games, including Scrabble, Canasta, and Trivial Pursuit.

Chess and Go Porter, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30

A Loosely Knit Group

KNIT/Crochet

Salem Church, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 Porter, 3rd Thursdays, 3:30–5:30

Bring your current knitting or crochet projects.

Beginners welcome.

Knitting for Beginners

Howell, Saturday, March 3, 1:00–4:00 Demonstration by knitters from Untangled Purls.

Cooper, Thursdays, March 8, March 22, April 12, April 26, 2:00–3:00. Call or drop by for supply list before first class.

A Good Yarn

Montross, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:00–7:00. Learn to knit or crochet with Linda Dee Baker. Bring yarn and your needles or hook. All experience levels welcome.

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Bridge Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 12:30–4:00. Novice to mid-level players with basic knowledge of bidding and the play of the hand.

Expert Bridge Salem Church, Wednesdays except the 3rd, 12:00–4:00 Snow, 3rd Wednesdays, 12:00–4:00

Mahjong Players Group Porter, Wednesdays, 1:00–4:00. Experienced and beginning players welcome.

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health & fitness Porter’s Awesome Seniors Exercise Class

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

Yoga for All Levels

Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 1:00–2:00 With instructor Kara. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one.

Chair Yoga

Montross, Tuesdays, 12:00–1:00 With Kay Hawkins.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior

Free Hearing Screenings

Salem Church, Monday, May 7, 12:00–4:30. May is Better Hearing & Speech Month. Dr. Anne Delaney of Advanced Hearing Group offers free 5-minute hearing screenings. Drop in.

Salem Church, Thursday, April 12, 1:00–2:30 Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and find strategies to help with common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

Hypertension and Blood Sugar Tests

Montross, Monday, April 23, 5:30–7:30. Drop in to get your blood pressure and blood sugar checked by a local nurse.

10 Warning Signs: When Is Forgetfulness a Problem?

Cooper, Tuesday, April 24, 2:00–3:30. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts.

Alzheimer’s Basics: Memory Loss and Dementia

the MINDFUL YOU

Powerful Skills to Handle Stress

Howell, Thursday, May 10, 1:00– 2:30. Presented by Lori Myers of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Salem Church, Tuesday, May 8, 6:30–8:00. With Larissa Ruuskanen, Psy.D. Porter, Thursday, May 17, 6:30–8:00. With Linda Mixon, LCSW. Board members from Mental Health America of Fredericksburg present an interactive, fun-filled mental health wellness workshop focusing on mindfulness practices.

Fredericksburg, Monday, March 5, 7:00–8:30. Fredericksburg Food Co-op presents Liz Ritoli, founder and director of Stone Soup Village Kitchen. Learn how to support your digestion with a no-fasting gentle cleanse, identify remedies in your pantry, sample a bellycalming tea, and take home a spring spice mix.

Digestive Health: The Root of Many Common Health Issues

Salem Church, Wednesday, April 11, 7:00–8:30. A workshop with Christine Thompson, DC. Acid reflux/heartburn, bloating, allergies, asthma, headaches, skin rashes, or chronic aches and pains may be due to poor digestive health. Learn what you can do to heal yourself.

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Book Groups Meet the Author

Emily St. John Mandel

Saturday, March 17, 3:00

University Hall, 121 University Boulevard, University of Mary Washington, Stafford Campus For more details, see page 7.

Enjoy books? books?Enjoy Enjoy beer? beer?

Enjoy Adventure Brewing Company, 33 Perchwood Dr., Fredericksburg; 3rd Thursdays, 6:30–7:30. Join the library at Adventure Brewing Company for a club all about books, beer, and books about beer.

March: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer April: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson May: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann

Porter Pairings Zibibbo 73, 2757 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford; 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00. Enjoy good books and see what wine the folks at Zibibbo 73 have paired with the month’s book.

March: Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan April: We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh May: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

Hague Winery The Hague Winery, 8268 Cople Hwy., Hague; 1st Thursdays, 6:00–7:30. Book selections can be picked up at Newton Branch.

March: The Dry by Jane Harper April: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman May: Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

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Fredericksburg, 2nd Mondays, 7:30–9:00 March: The Course of Love by Alain de Botton April: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

by Rebecca Skloot May: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult Howell, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 March: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett April: Martha Washington: An American Life

by Patricia Brady May: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain Porter, 1st Thursdays, 7:30–8:45 March: Doc: A Novel by Mary Doria Russell April: An Arsonist’s Guide to Writers’ Homes in New England by Brock Clarke May: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 March: The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks by Terry Tempest Williams April: A Thousand Miles from Nowhere by John Gregory Brown May: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy Snow, 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00–12:00 March: Any book by Kazuo Ishiguro April: A Thousand Miles from Nowhere by John Gregory Brown May: On Turpentine Lane by Elinor Lipman Cooper, 3rd Tuesdays, 5:00–6:30 Reading Guild at the Beach March topic: Old Favorites April topic: Reader’s Choice May topic: Spring to Life Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11:00–12:00 Readers of the Round Table March: Station Eleven* by Emily St. John Mandel April: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart May: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Newton, 2nd Mondays, 7:00–8:00 Street Lit Book Group March: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things

by Bryn Greenwood April: What We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons May: We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby

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writers

More resources at librarypoint.org/writers.

Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays 1:00–4:00 A chapter of the Virginia Writers Club that encourages writers from the region to share their talent and knowledge of writing with one another.

Howell, 1st Mondays, 7:00–8:30 Fredericksburg, 2nd Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 Inklings: Local Porter, 3rd Saturdays 2:00–4:00 Author Lee Trimble except for Saturday, March 17. On Howell, Saturday, April 7, March 17, we will meet 12:00–2:00.

3:00–4:00. The Inklings Writers Group hosts Informal writing workshops for the Lee Trimble, local author novice, the pro, and everyone in between. Learn about different aspects of Beyond the Call, a true story of his father’s of writing, share your drafts and heroic rescue of WWII scribbles, and receive feedback from POWs. Signed copies a supportive writers’ group. available for purchase.

March: Marketing–Create Your Author Website April: Poetry May: Short Story Writing

Mary Ellen Birlin

Cooper, Thursday, March 8, 2:00–3:30.

Author of Looking Over My Shoulder, Mary Ellen Birlin hopes to help women recognize the signs of abuse and take action. Signed copies available for purchase.

ACTING AND FILM PRODUCTION Grade 9–adult

The Writing Process

Presented by actress, writer, and producer Wendy A. Latella

Fredericksburg, Sunday, March 4, 2:00–3:00 Write convincing characters and scenes that pop.

Bring your ideas or current projects.

Acting: Getting Started in the Industry Salem Church, Sunday, April 15, 2:00–3:00. Headshots, resumes, auditions, social media, agents, managers, and business basics.

Acting: Auditions Salem Church, Sunday, April 29, 2:00–3:00 Walk through the process, from finding auditions to protocol.

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CRRL GROWS One exciting way that CRRL brings people together is through our vegetable gardens, food collections, and involvement in summer feeding programs. More at librarypoint.org/crrlgrows.

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by the library in 2017 to pounds of donated local food banks and pantries from

FOOD FOR FINES The library collected canned food in October to celebrate Teen Read Week. These cans were used to create CRRL’s CANstruction entry, and then donated to local food banks and pantries.

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FOOD COLLECTION Howell and Porter branches collect non-perishable food year-round for Stafford Emergency Relief through Volunteer Efforts (S.E.R.V.E.)

Edible Gardening with Limited Space

our gardens and food collections

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Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardening William Moss

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Container Gardens the Editors of Southern Living

GARDENS During the spring, summer, and fall our gardens grow fresh produce that is donated to local food banks and pantries. Gardens at Porter, Howell, and Salem Church branches are tended by library staff and volunteers and grow a wide variety of fresh vegetables and greens.

The Edible Balcony Alex Mitchell

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

Flower Bed Clean Up

Master Gardeners Teach Vegetable Gardening

Newton, Thursday, March 8, 10:00–11:00 Help beautify the library by preparing the flower bed for spring. Refreshments provided.

Garden Savvy: Becoming Self Sufficient

Montross, Thursday, March 15, 6:00–7:00 Presented by Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Stephanie Romelczyk. Learn to create an easy-care garden that will save you trips to the grocery store. Bring in a soil sample to have tested for pH.

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provided for children at our libraries during the summer in partnership with local organizations

My Tiny Veg Plot Lia Leendertz

Porter, 2nd Thursdays, 6:30–7:00, beginning in April Learn from the best as they work on our SERVE garden.

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic

Salem

Church, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 Porter,

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 Beginning in May, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will field your plant, turf, pruning, insect, and other garden-related questions.

Virginia Conservation Assistance Program

Salem

Church, Monday, March 19, 7:00–8:00 Porter,

Monday, April 30, 7:00–8:00 Innovative strategies and grant information from your Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District, on how to protect and beautify your property, provide a free source of irrigation water, keep local streams and rivers clean, conserve costly treated drinking water, and much more!

SUMMER FEEDING

PROGRAM

Since 2016, Fredericksburg, Howell, and Salem Church branches have served nutritious meals to children and teens during the summer through partnerships with the Mobile Cafe of the Fredericksburg City Schools, Heartwood Center, and the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. The library provided literacy and enrichment activities for children during the meal distribution to help keep reading and learning skills sharp during the summer.

Small is Bountiful Liz Dobbs

Smallspace Vegetable Gardens Andrea Bellamy

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Vertical Gardening Derek Fell

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LIFELONG LEARNING FOR EVERYONE AT CENTRAL RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL LIBRARY

Friends of the Library Book Sales

New Book Shop COMING TO SALEM CHURCH!

Fredericksburg Branch

April 21–25. Preview for Friends (or join at the door): April 20 Monday: ½ price. Tuesday: $5/box. Wednesday: $1/box

Howell Branch

March 22–26, April 26–30 No book sale in May. Saturdays and Sundays: ½ price. Mondays: $1/bag.

Annual plant sale: Saturday, May 5, 9–12.

Very soon, the Salem Church Branch Book Shop will open!

Customers will be able to shop a curated collection of special finds, right there in the lobby. Year-round Friends of the Library Book Shops will then be found in every branch in the CRRL system.

Monthly book sales occur at the Howell, Porter, Salem Church, and Snow branches. Fredericksburg has a bi-annual book sale. To get the latest on book sale dates, visit librarypoint.org/booksales.

Porter Branch

March 2–6, April 6–10, and May 4–8. Sundays and Mondays: ½ price. Tuesdays: $1/bag

Salem Church Branch

Thank you Friends of the Library for: Curriculum Connections with a sweet treat for teachers Refreshments for our 5th Annual Meet the Moon celebration Staff Day 2017: anniversary gifts for staff reaching landmark years and lunch

March 16–20, April 20–24, and May 18–22. Saturdays and Sundays: ½ price.

Mondays: $1/bag.

Snow Branch

March 8–12, April 12–15, and May 10–14. Saturdays and Sundays: ½ price. Mondays: $1/bag

To join the Friends of CRRL or to renew your membership, go online to crrlfriends.org.

Or mail this form to Friends of CRRL, P.O. Box 201, Fredericksburg, VA 22404.

Name

Address

Email

City

Phone

Branch

Zip

Please check the box indicating your contribution amount:

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

q Individual, $10 q Family, $20

q Sorting Books q Book Sale Cashier

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q Tobin Society, $25 q Wallace Society, $50 q Cote Society, $100

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

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

Call any branch: 540-372-1144 Westmoreland: 804-472-3820

librarypoint.org/contact Serving Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland

/crrlnews TDD: 800-828-1120 You can return library materials to any branch. You can renew in person, by telephone, or online on any device.

• Books and CDs are overdue after 2 weeks—20¢ per day, maximum fee: $3 per item.

• DVDs are overdue after 1 week— $1 per day, maximum fee: $6 per DVD. • The maximum overdue fee per library card is $20.

Juvenile and young adult materials do not accrue overdue fees, though lost items still incur replacement charges.

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1 Fredericksburg Branch

1201 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30 Sunday.........................1:00–5:30

2 Salem Church Branch

2607 Salem Church Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30 Sunday.........................1:00–5:30

3 C. Melvin Snow Memorial Branch 8740 Courthouse Road Spotsylvania, VA 22553 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30

William J. Howell Branch (formerly England Run Branch) 806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30 Sunday.........................1:00–5:30

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John Musante Porter Memorial Branch 2001 Parkway Boulevard Stafford, VA 22554 Monday–Thursday......9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday...........9:00–5:30 Sunday.........................1:00–5:30

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Abraham and William Cooper Memorial Branch 20 Washington Avenue Colonial Beach, VA 22443 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

All branches closed February 19, April 1, and May 27–28.

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Montross Branch 56 Polk Street, Montross, VA 22520 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

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Blake T. Newton Memorial Branch 22 Coles Point Road Hague, VA 22469 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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Summer issue coming May 1: Reading takes you everywhere, and the library goes with you!

Read Across America

Fun–filled activities in honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! Refreshments will be served. All ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Montross, Friday, March 2, 11:00–12:30 Porter, Saturday, March 3, 10:00–12:00 In partnership with Mountain View High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America

Howell, Saturday, March 3, 12:00–2:00.

In partnership with the Stafford High School Interact Club Fredericksburg, Saturday, March 3, 2:00–4:00

Salem Church, Saturday, March 3, 10:00–12:00. In partnership with the Spotsylvania Education Association

ALL AGES !

Grow a Reader Special:

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Stories, songs, and activities. All ages with a caregiver. Daycares welcome.

Porter, Friday, March 2, 9:30– 10:00 and 10:30–11:00

Snow, Monday, March 5, 11:00– 11:30

Salem Church, Friday, March 2, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30

Frederickburg, Tuesday, March 6, 9:30–10:00