At Your Library Summer 2017

Your FREE guide to lifelong learning at Central Rappahannock Regional Library

SUMMER 2017 June July August

Summer Reading

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«Join Us for Lunch «Read to Win! «Learning with Lynda.com «Music on the Steps «TRIAD Safety Series

Take the Library With You

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Solar Celebration

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table of contents SUMMER 2017 n JUNE JULY AUGUST

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Cabin Creek

Summer Reading for all ages Read what you want, complete online missions

Summer evenings with local musicians

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Take the library with you

Join Us for Lunch

Plan a trip, learn a language, download anywhere

Free nutritious lunches for anyone 18 and under

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On the cover: Twins Jeremy (left) and Justin (right) are 17 years old and have been library customers since they were three.

They like to say “the library is the best deal in town!”

Science fiction to science fact Don’t miss the Solar Celebration!

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Music on the Steps

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features

classes & events

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

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

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

Movies .......................................22

Have fun and learn with CRRL this summer One of the faces behind library publicity

On the Web...................................... 11 New digital badges for online missions

Being Mobile ................................... 11 Access the catalog with just one click

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

Adventure Packs ............................. 18 Tools, activities, and games for curious minds

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 ...............................15 Evening and weekend schedules

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

STEM ..........................................17

TRIAD Safety Series........................ 28

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

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

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

Safety lessons for all, especially seniors Working together to do more

Friends of the Library ..................... 33 Bringing customers a blast from the past

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

Book Lists Build a Better World for Commuters (adults) .............4 Read Around the World (school age)............................9 Travel Around the World (adult)..................................10

teens

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

adults

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

Art and Crafts ...........................27 Share your creations, learn new skills

Book Groups .............................29

eResources: Tumblebooks (grades K–6) .....................12

At your local branch and in the community

Build a Better World (preschool).................................14

Local Writers.............................29

Have a Laugh (preschool) .............................................15 Café Book (teen) .............................................................20 Explore New Worlds (teen)...........................................31 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.

Workshops, challenges, and inspiration 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

Summer is a blissful time for enjoying some welldeserved R, R, and R (Relaxation, Recreation, and Reading.) Children, teens, and adults can join summer reading for great book recommendations, fun missions to earn virtual badges, and prizes! This year’s theme is Build a Better World, but you can read whatever you would like.

Learn more on pages 5-6 and sign up starting June 1 at librarypoint.org/summer or at any library branch.

The excitement continues throughout the summer, and we invite you to take the library with you as you Read Around the World. Check out eBooks, eAudios, and eMagazines from wherever you land this summer. See pages 9-10. In August, we’ll Explore New Worlds with special sun-filled classes culminating on August 21 with solar eclipse watch parties at many of our branches. For the complete list, see page 32.

Today’s library also provides vital community services. Once again this summer, our Headquarters and Salem Church branches are partnering with Fredericksburg City Public Schools and the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank respectively to provide summer lunches to children under 18 on an almost daily basis. Our England Run Branch is partnering with The Heartwood Center to provide food bags for local children. See page 21 for details and complete schedule.

Our mission is to build a better community by providing lifelong learning for all ages. Unfortunately, overdue fines can prohibit access to this invaluable resource for children and teens. Starting July 1, youth materials will no longer accrue overdue fines while fines for adult materials will have slight increases.

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We’re hosting a safety series with community partner TRIAD, a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies, senior citizens, and community organizations who are interested in the welfare and safety of seniors. See page 28 for these events, designed for seniors but open to all.

The library also provides unique cultural experiences. Our 32nd Annual Music on the Steps is fun for the whole family and happens every Monday evening at the Headquarters Library. In July and August, Porter will host Uniquely Stafford, a juried and judged show of original works inspired by the Stafford experience. The Headquarters Library is also the recipient of the Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Exhibition which honors seven African Americans for their contributions to the Commonwealth. Learn more about all of these exciting opportunities on pages 7-8.

Pardon our dust! If you are a regular visitor to the Headquarters and Porter branches you may have noticed some moving and shaking. The Library’s administrative staff have moved from Headquarters, joining the team at the former Library Service Center. The best part about the move is that the Headquarters 3rd floor can become much needed public space. We’re planning to create quiet study rooms and to move the adult fiction collection upstairs, setting the 2nd floor aside for Youth Services only. Headquarters has a new Teen Space room for teens to lounge, go online, and play Xbox One games. Stafford County has also contracted for “bookstore” style shelving for the adult and teen collections at the Porter Branch which will allow for increased visibility and easier browsing for all.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

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behind the scenes Travis Fox brings his experience as a corporate designer and multimedia specialist supporting the defense industry to CRRL’s fast-paced graphics production team.

How did you get involved with library service?

I never knew libraries had design departments and needed marketing, so I thought working for a library would be a nice change of pace from the design environment I had been used to.

What has been a favorite or notable responsibility during your tenure so far?

I love being part of the Graphics Team and knowing that we play a key role in getting publicity out to the community.

What are your goals for the library’s future?

I would love to see the library do even more for our community, specifically the youth and the elderly.

Maybe we could have daycares in

branches, or active assistance for elderly customers.

What do you like best about working for the library?

The best part of working at the library are my co-workers.

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

I wish people knew about all of the services that the library provides for the community. We aren’t just books, movies, and a place to study.

And I wish people knew how much time and effort goes into making a non-profit organization flow smoothly to provide for the community.

When you’re not working, what do you like to do?

I like to spend time with my family, write and compose music, and cook.

Travis Fox Graphic Designer What books are you reading, audiobooks are you listening to, or movies or series are you watching?

Right now I’m listening to old vinyl.

Anything between 1968 and 1981.

Chick Corea, Todd Rundgren, Bob James, Genesis (with Peter Gabriel), and Earl Klugh. That’s just my vinyl.

It would take this whole magazine to list my CDs.

Commuter Corner The library’s summer reading theme of Build a Better World can be interpreted in many ways, as construction of beautiful buildings or sustainable gardens, as taking up the challenge to find creative solutions to social ills, or even as a more personal endeavor, such as strengthening relationships.

$2.00 a Day Kathryn J. Edin eAudio

Basilica R.A. Scotti CD

Between the World and Me Ta-Nehisi Coates CD • eAudio

Brave New World Farm City Aldous Huxley Novella Carpenter CD • eAudio CD • eAudio

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The 5 Love Languages Gary Chapman CD • eAudio

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kids (through grade 5)

Be sure to look for the Summer Reading Kick-offs: page 14 for babies– age 5, or page 17 for grades K–6. Our grand finale Fun Fests are detailed on the back cover.

are you in 4th or 5th grade?

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

Look for the Build a Better World activity in Sunday’s Free Lance–Star, July 2–August 13. Complete 3 activities, bring them to any branch, and choose a prize!

Parents and Caregivers: Why should your child join?

Reduce summer learning loss! Your children worked hard this school year so don’t let them lose ground! Children who participate in public library summer reading programs outperform nonparticipants on tests across all measures and grades.

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summer reading for all ages!

June 1-August 31

Sign up at librarypoint.org/summer or at any library branch.

Read whatever you want, complete missions, earn virtual badges, win prizes, write reviews, and enter raffles all summer long.

Teens (Grades 6-12)

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

We hope to see you at our Super Summer Smash Summer Reading Kick-off! see page 19.

adults

Read a book, listen to an audiobook or music CD, or watch a video—your choice! No meetings, no required reading list. Write reviews and you’ll be entered into our weekly prize drawings for movie tickets.

SPECIAL JUNE MISSION! To earn this badge, visit librarypoint.org/summer.

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great events for all ages Download and Go

n Newton, Fridays by appointment.

Learn how to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines.

Coupon Clippers and Exchange Group

n Newton, Mondays, except July 3, 7:00–8:00. Clip and exchange coupons with other like-minded savvy shoppers.

A Loosely Knit Group

n Salem Church, 1st Tuesdays except July 4, 6:30–8:30. Knitters of all ages and experiences gather to share ideas. n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:30; 3rd Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. Calling all knitting fanatics and crochet addicts.

Bring your current projects and share tips, tricks, and ideas. Novice stitchers welcome. Grade 7–adult.

Patawomeck Village

Saturday, August 5, 9:00–3:00

n Headquarters. Members of the Patawomeck tribe take you back in time to explore a longhouse, open-fire cooking, cornmeal pounding, music, and to meet Pocahontas.

Artifacts, crafts, games, and activities inside and out.

William E. Bailey

Mary Janipher Bennett Malveaux

nHeadquarters, July 12–August 15. A panel exhibition from the Library of Virginia in partnership with Dominion, honoring seven African Americans for their contributions to the Commonwealth.

Visit the exhibition in the Atrium.

Art Shows n Headquarters July: Donna Hopkins August: Students of Bill Harris n England Run June: Friends of Chatham July: Anthony Silver n Salem Church June: REACH Homeschool August: Rebecca Edenton n Porter June: Friends of Chatham July–August: Uniquely Stafford

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The Well-Mannered Dog

n Porter, Saturday, August 26, 11:00–12:00 n Snow, Saturday, August 26, 11:00–12:00 Celebrate National Dog Day at your library with a Canine Good Citizen demonstration. Learn how your dog can become certified!

Uniquely Stafford ART SHOW

n Porter, July 1–August 31. A juried and judged show of original works inspired by the Stafford experience—scenes, sites, and people.

Call for Entries

All artists ages 18 and up are invited to apply. For details on entry specifications, fees, and dates/times to deliver works for consideration, pick up an entry form at any branch or check it out online at librarypoint.org/arts.

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r, by Carol Josfiak

Opening Reception

n Porter, Saturday, July 15, 6:00– 8:00. Join us for the awarding of prizes in painting, drawing/printmaking, photography, computer generated art, and mixed media.

Refreshments will be served.

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Special Concert Before Music on the Steps Kicks Off!

Friday, June 2

(Fredericksburg First Friday)

7:00–8:00 Headquarters Lafayette Station Band

Mondays, June–August, 7:00–8:00 n Headquarters. Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics welcome.

Energetic Chicago, Texas, Delta, Jump, and Louisiana Swamp Blues

June 5: Dixie Power Trio—Zydeco and jazz June 12: Karen Jonas—Country June 19: The Company Store—Good Ol’ American Music June 26: Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy—Acoustic folk, pop, jazz, and original music

This special concert will be held only if the weather cooperates!

Dixie Power Trio

July 10: Angela Easterling—Homespun music July 17: The Kingbolts—Rock n Roll July 24: Fredericksburg Jazz Collective— Sizzling jazz to perk up summer July 31: Moch Pryderi—Welsh-American band with pan-Celtic flair

Computer and research skills including eBook/eAudio/ eMagazine downloads A one-on-one class with training tailored to your needs

Cabin Creek

Angela Easterling

August 7: Davis Bradley—Bluegrass music. Smooth harmonies with an acoustic blend August 14: Razor Hill—Red, White & Virginia Blue, Americana and frolicking fiddle tunes August 21: Cabin Creek—Certified Organic and Gluten-Free Modern Folk Music August 28: Semilla Cultural—Bomba: Afro-Puerto Rican Music and Dance

Sign up.

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

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Let the library be your connection to stories from many lands. Visit librarypoint.org/readaroundtheworld.

READ AROUND THE WORLD: SCHOOL AGE BOOKLIST

The Adventurers’ Handbook Anita Ganeri

Around the World

John Coy

Bloomability

Sharon Creech

Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change

Uma Krishnaswami

The Red Pencil

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Garth Sundem

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Book Uncle and Me

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Dumpling Days

Grace Lin

Salsa Stories

Lulu Delacre

Mirror

Jeannie Baker

The Science Chef Travels Around the World

Joan D’Amico

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Travel Around the World

Take a trip to a land far away with a good story.

The 100-year-old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

Take the Library With You Around the block or around the world, take the library with you wherever you go with librarypoint.org.

Seamless access to the library catalog Access the catalog at librarypoint.org, even from your mobile device.

Download eBooks and eAudio Read and listen on the go with the OverDrive and Freading apps. Stuck waiting for a flight with nothing to read or listen to? Download an eBook, eAudio, or eMagazine right to your device and be entertained during your flight. It’s all waiting for you, at librarypoint.org/ebooks.

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Jonas Jonasson (Sweden)

Butterfly’s Child

Angela Davis– Gardner (Japan)

Circling the Sun Paula McLain (Kenya)

A Gentleman in Moscow

Amor Towles (Russia)

Learn a new language Headed to a foreign destination and don’t speak the language? Mango Languages can help! Choose from 72 languages and use Mango’s mobile app to take the learning with you. Start your language journey at librarypoint.org/research.

In the Woods

Find your next read Already finished your book and you’re only halfway through your vacation? Let CRRL librarians help you find your next great read!

M. L. Stedman (Australia)

• Booklists for every interest: librarypoint.org/booklists • Get matched with the perfect book: librarypoint.org/bookmatch • Expert reading recommendations: librarypoint.org/mylibrarian

SPECIAL JULY MISSION!

Tana French (Ireland)

The Light Between Oceans

The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul Deborah Rodriguez (Afghanistan)

The Night of the Radishes

Sandra Benítez (Mexico)

To earn this badge, visit librarypoint.org/summer.

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being mobile

on the web This year our Summer Reading program offers fun new features such as interactive missions, minigames, and raffles. Our favorite things are the digital badges that you can earn along the way.

iPhone 1. In Safari, go to the catalog at librarypoint.bibliocommons.com.

Digital badges are awarded to you as a sign of accomplishment.

You can browse your badge gallery and enjoy a sense of achievement for all of the badges you earned along your Summer Reading adventure.

2. Click on the square with the upwards arrow at the bottom of your screen.

3. Select “Add to Home Screen” and name the shortcut.

Android 1. In Chrome, go to the catalog at librarypoint. bibliocommons.com.

Digital badges are awarded when you register for the program and when you complete missions or reading lists. Kids and teens can also earn badges as they log minutes spent reading. See pages 5, 9, and 31 for more info on Summer Reading adventures.

2. Open the browser menu by clicking the three dots.

3. Select “Add shortcut,” name the shortcut, and click “Add.”

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.

Collecting badges is easy, fun, and free! Earn your first badge when you register at librarypoint.org/summer starting June 1.

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Access the catalog with just one click!

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

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eResources

TumbleBooks

Start reading today at

librarypoint.org/ebooks

TumbleBooks is an online gold mine of children’s books. With an internetconnected computer, young readers in our area have instant access to hundred of books. From animated picture books to read-alongs, chapter books to graphic novels, TumbleBooks has something for every young reader.

Frank and Laverne Jennifer Stokes

How I Became a Pirate Melina Long

Game Day Tiki and Ronde Barber

The Secret of the Sphinx Geronimo Stilton

Fortunately, The Milk Neil Gaiman

Lynda.com

Lynda.com is free with your library card! If you haven’t logged on to see the over 5,000 expert-led video courses Lynda offers, you may be missing out on learning a new skill or exploring a new career path. Users can transfer any active or inactive personal Lynda account to their free library account.

Topics include: • Business and marketing • Computer programming and IT • Software instruction • Social media • Web design • Design and photography • Audio production • Music instruction • Job search tools

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.”

So visit librarypoint.org/lynda and start learning!

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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 June 5, July 3, August 21, August 28, 10:00–10:15 n Porter, Tuesdays, except June 6, June 13, July 4, and August 29, 9:30–9:45 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except June 20, July 4, and August 29, 10:30–10:45. Wednesdays, except June 21 and August 30, 9:30–9:45 n Snow, Wednesdays, except August 23 and 30, 10:30–10:45 n Porter, Thursdays, except June 8 and August 31, 10:30–10:45 n England Run, Fridays, 10:00–10:15

Ages 2–3 with a caregiver. n Salem Church, Mondays, except June 5, July 3, August 21, August 28, 11:00–11:20 n England Run, Tuesdays, except July 4 and August 29, 10:00–10:20 n Porter, Tuesdays, except June 6, June 13, July 4, and August 29, 10:30–10:50 n Snow, Tuesdays, except July 4, August 22 and 29, 10:30–10:50 n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except June 21 and August 30, 10:30–10:50. n Salem Church, Thursdays, except June 8, August 24, August 31, 11:00–11:20 n Headquarters, Fridays, except June 23, 9:30–9:50 n England Run, Fridays, 11:00–11:20 n Montross, 4th Fridays, 11:00–11:20

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

Daycares welcome. n Snow, Mondays, except June 5*, June 12*, July 3, August 21, and August 28. 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except June 6* and 20, July 4, August 29, 9:30–10:00 n England Run, Wednesdays, except June 7*, June 14*, August 9 and August 30, 10:00–10:30, 10:30– 11:00, and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Fridays, except June 9, June 16*, and August 18*, 9:30– 10:00 and 10:30–11:00 n Salem Church, Fridays except June 9* and August 25, 10:00– 10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Cooper, Fridays, 11:00–11:30 *Special holiday-themed class on this date.

Ages 3–5 with a caregiver. n England Run, Tuesdays, except July 4, August 29, 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Thursdays, except June 8, and August 31, 9:30–10:00 n Salem Church, Thursdays except June 8, August 24, and August 31, 10:00–10:30 n Headquarters, Fridays except June 23.

10:30–11:00

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B u i l d a B e T t E r Wo R l d BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners

The Earth Book Todd Parr

How to Help the Earth Rabe Tish

Maybe Something Beautiful Isabel F. Campoy

Melena’s Jubilee Zetta Elliot

Laurie Keller

Mighty, Mighty Construction Site Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld

The Monster Who Lost His Mean

My Two Blankets

Irena Kobald Tiffany Strelitz Haber

Push, Dig, Scoop Rhonda Gowler Greene

Will You Be My Friend?

Susan Lurie

GROW A READER SPECIAL

GROW A READER SPECIAL

Happy Father’s Day!

Summer Reading Kick–Off Stories, songs, and activities.

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

n Snow, Monday, June 5. 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Tuesday, June 6, 9:30-10:00 n England Run, Wednesday, June 7, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Salem Church, Friday, June 9, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Friday, June 16, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00

Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 2–5 with a caregiver n Snow, Monday, June 12, 11:00–11:30 n England Run, Wednesday, June 14, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Wednesday, June 14, 7:00–7:30

For more classes and events for birth–age 5 see pages 5, 7, 15, 21-22, 32.

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after hours

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

PRESCHOOL BOOKLIST:

Have a Laugh this Summer The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

Julia SarconeRoach

Don’t Push the Button!

Bill Cotter

Hotel Bruce

Ryan T. Higgins

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.

I’m a Frog!

Mo Willems Pajamas welcome! All ages with a caregiver. n Salem Church, Tuesdays, except June 6, July 4, August 22, and August 29, 7:00–7:30 n Porter, Wednesdays, except June 7, 14*, and August 30, 7:00–7:30 n Montross, 2nd Mondays, 6:30–7:00 All ages with a caregiver.

Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion

Alex T. Smith

n England Run, 1st Saturdays, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, 3rd Saturdays, 1:00–1:30 n Newton, 3rd Saturdays, 11:00–11:30 *Special holiday-themed class on this date.

Press Here Hervé Tullet

Shh! We Have a Plan Chris Haughton

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learn & grow

Classes and events for grades K–6 Book Bingo

n Newton, 1st Saturdays, 11:00–11:30 n Montross, 4th Fridays, 11:00–11:30 Learn about new books ready for checkout as you play.

Wacky Wednesdays

n Cooper, Wednesdays, 2:30–5:00 Join us each week for stories, games, and crafts.

Fabulous Friday:

BUGGING OUT! If you want to learn more about the world of insects, join us for activities, games, and crafts!

n Headquarters, Friday, June 9, 4:30–5:15 n Salem Church, Friday, June 16, 2:30–3:15 and 4:00–4:45

Fabulous Friday: Use Your Noodle

n Snow, Friday, June 9, 4:30–5:15. A pasta experience filled with stories, games, and a craft.

Book-Nic

n Cooper, Saturday, August 12, 11:00– 12:00. Come enjoy a literary picnic.

Snacks included. Sign up.

Monday Fun Day

n Montross, Mondays, except July 3 n Newton, Mondays, except July 3 Drop in and enjoy a fun activity.

Wet and Wild

n Cooper, Saturday, July 15, 11:00– 12:00. Make some summer bath or pool toys out of sponges and foam.

DADS & D NUTS n Cooper, Saturday, June 3, 11:00– 12:00. Bring your dads to the library and enjoy some donuts to celebrate Father’s Day. Sign up.

Fabulous Friday:

Sign Me A Story

Experience stories in a new way! Listen and watch as a story is told to you and interpreted into American Sign Language. Then, learn a story to sign and tell to your family and friends.

nEngland Run, Friday, August 4, 2:00–2:45

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. n Porter, 1st Saturdays, 10:30–12:00 n England Run, 1st Saturdays, 2:00–3:30 n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:30–3:00

n Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 n Headquarters, 3rd Saturdays, 2:15–3:45 n Montross, 4th Mondays, 6:30–7:30 n Snow, 4th Saturdays, 1:00–2:30

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

For more classes and events for grades K–6, see pages 5, 7, 17-18, 21-22, and 32.

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STEM

Classes and events for grades K–6 SUMMER READING KICK-OFF Set sail on an action-packed science adventure that will have the audience laughing, learning, and having fun!

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

What is

Fabulous Friday: Sharks!

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.

Fabulous Friday: Operation Hard Hat

n England Run, Friday, June 2, 4:30– 5:15. Do you have what it takes to be a master builder? Test your engineering skills with hands-on challenges.

LEGO Club

n Cooper, 3rd Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 Join our LEGO Club. We’ll feature a new challenge every month to build something cool.

Fabulous Friday: Ancient Architecture

n Porter, Friday, June 16, 3:00–3:45 Create iconic structures from around the world.

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n England Run, Friday, July 7, 2:00–2:45 n Snow, Friday, July 14, 2:00–2:45 n Headquarters, Friday, July 14, 3:00–3:45 n Salem Church, Friday, July 21, 2:30–3:15 and 4:00–4:45 n Porter, Friday, July 21, 3:00–3:45 Learn about these fin-tastic fish!

Fabulous Friday: Building Bridges

n Headquarters, Friday, August 11, 3:00–3:45 n Salem Church, Friday, August 18, 2:30–3:15 and 4:00–4:45 There’s more than one way to build a bridge. Come learn, be inspired, and create! In partnership with Virginia Department of Transportation. Drop in.

Presented by Sciencetellers.

n Headquarters, Monday, June 19, 10:00–10:45 n England Run, Monday, June 19, 2:00–2:45 and 4:00–4:45 n Salem Church, Tuesday, June 20, 10:00–10:45 and 11:30–12:15 n Snow, Tuesday, June 20, 2:00–2:45 n Porter, Wednesday, June 21, 2:00–2:45 and 3:30–4:15 n Newton, Thursday, June 22, 10:00–10:45 n Montross, Thursday, June 22, 1:00–1:45 n Cooper, Thursday, June 22, 3:30–4:15 Sign-up begins May 1

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WILD WORLD Learn what makes ‘home sweet home’ for each animal and how you can build a better world for wild animals by protecting their habitats.

Presented by The Wildlife Center of Virginia. Sign-up begins June 1.

n Headquarters, Monday, July 24, 10:00–10:45 n England Run, Monday, July 24, 2:00–2:45 and 4:00–4:45 n Salem Church, Tuesday, July 25, 10:00–10:45 and 11:30–12:15 n Snow, Tuesday, July 25, 2:00–2:45

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n Porter, Wednesday, July 26, 1:00–1:45 and 3:00–3:45 n Newton, Thursday, July 27, 10:00–10:45 n Montross, Thursday, July 27, 1:00–1:45 n Cooper, Thursday, July 27, 3:30–4:15

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If you enjoy bird watching, looking at insects and animals up close, or taking hikes in the forest, CRRL’s Adventure Packs are for you! Use a trowel and sifter in the Digging in the Dirt pack to learn about bugs that live in the dirt, or test your treasure-hunting skills with a GPS unit in the Let’s Go Geocaching pack. Decode secret messages with a cipher wheel in the George Washington pack.

Adventure Packs were created in a partnership with The Community Foundation, Stafford 350, and Friends of the Rappahannock to appeal to curious minds and adventurous spirits.

Go exploring today!

STEM exploration spaces for all ages to enjoy hands-on learning with a wide variety of high- and low-tech equipment and activities including a 3D printer, paper rocket launcher, robot arms, Ozobots, and much more. Drop in. There are 2-3 activities during each session.

n Headquarters, Tuesdays and Thursdays, except July 4, 3:30– 6:00; Wednesdays, 2:00–4:00, on the second floor n Porter, Tuesdays and Thursdays, except July 4, 3:00–5:00 n England Run, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 3:00–5:00 Schedules subject to change; calls to confirm are welcome.

MakerLab Badging

n England Run, 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.

Discovery Tables Drop in to England Run, Headquarters, Porter, Salem Church, and Snow for a rotating series of self-guided, discover-it-yourself STEM activities for grades K–6.

June 15–25, June 29–July 9, July 13–23, July 27–August 6, August 10–20

Shake It Up

Learn how scientists measure the magnitude of earthquakes.

Sharks

Let’s Get Chummy: Interesting facts about these misunderstood creatures.

Magnetic Magic

Build It Up

Gears! Gears! Gears!

Use your imagination Design and build a Gear up your to create and build unique structure using engineering skills with with colorful magnetic everyday items. simple mechanics. shapes.

For more classes and events for grades K–6, see pages 5–6, 7, 16, 21–22, and 32.

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teen place

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

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

Now open at Headquarters! Teen Space offers teens a comfortable place to lounge, check out Chromebooks, and play XBox One games.

BIG

Super Summer

Smash 2017

n Newton, 2nd Saturdays, 11:00–11:30 Play your favorite games on a grand scale.

DAY

n Porter, Friday, June 16, 6:00–8:00 n Headquarters, Saturday, June 17, 6:00–8:00 Hang out with your friends, eat some pizza, listen to music, and chill.

OurSpace Chill Zone

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n Salem Church, MondayThursday 3:30-7:30 Get connected with OurSpace, a teen social space for playing games, doing homework, and getting creative.

Join us for DIY activities all summer long. n Snow n Cooper n Montross n Newton

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

Throughout the school year, 7th and 8th grade students at 14 area middle schools meet regularly to eat lunch in the school library and have lively discussions about the latest and hottest books published for teens. The ultimate goal: mustread recommendations for summer. Visit libraryoint.org/cafebook starting in June to see this year’s Café Book Top Teen Picks. Here is a sampling of the favorites so far:

23 Minutes Vivian Vande Velde

Code of Honor Alan Gratz

House Arrest K.A. Holt

Orbiting Jupiter Gary D. Schmidt

Need Joelle Charbonneau

Wolf by Wolf Ryan Graudin

For more classes and events for grades 6–12, see pages 6–7, 18, 21–22, and 32.

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Headquarters Library

Salem Church Branch

England Run Branch

Mondays–Fridays, 2:00-2:30 June 26–August 18, except July 4

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11:30–1:00 June 21–August 24, except July 4, 5, and 25

Saturdays, 2:30–5:00 June 24–August 26

1201 Caroline Street

2607 Salem Church Road

In partnership with

In partnership with

Kids on the Go This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

806 Lyons Boulevard

In partnership with

Food bags provided to all local children participating in the Federal free/reduced lunch program during the school year.

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movies Family Movie Night

Movie Magic

n Salem Church, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 n Cooper. Wednesdays, June 21– August 16, 3:30–5:00. Popcorn served.

Relax and enjoy these family favorites presented in partnership with Salem June 21: Storks Run Neighborhood Watch.

June 28: The BFG June: Zootopia July 5: Secret Life of Pets July: Finding Dory July 12: Pete’s Dragon August: The Secret Life of Pets July 19: The Lego Batman Movie July 26: Surf’s Up 2 Family Movie Night August 2: The Wild Life n Newton, 3rd Mondays, 6:30–8:00 August 9: Smurfs: The Lost Village Movies the whole family can enjoy.

August 16: Power Rangers Popcorn served.

June: Trolls July: Sing August: Gravity Falls Summerween

D.W. Griffith

Gary Olsen

n Headquarters, Thursday, July 20, 6:30–8:30. D.W. Griffith is known as the “Father of the Motion Picture.”

Veteran film lecturer Gary Olsen will focus on Griffith’s pioneering camera, editing, and narrative breakthroughs, earning him the moniker “The man who invented Hollywood.” His 500 directed films reflect the growth in motion pictures’ path from simple shorts to complex feature films.

D.W. Griffi th

Cinema Night

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

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

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Classes, Sports, Trips and Events for Adults and Children

Request our ACTIVITY CATALOG AND Get moving with us!

Subscribe online now at www.FredParksRec.com Call 540-372-1086 ext. 215 or email fredprpf@fredericksburgva.gov with your email or mailing address.

Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation 408 Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 372-1086 • www.fredparksrec.com

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

Moment by Moment

Discover Your Past: Genealogy Today

n Porter, Tuesdays, July 11–August 15, 2:00–4:00. 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.

n Salem Church, Tuesday, June 6, 2:00–3:30 n Porter, Thursday, June 8, 3:00–4:30 n Snow, Tuesday, June 13, 2:00–3:30 n England Run, Thursday, June 22, 2:00–3:30 n Newton, Tuesday, June 27, 9:30–11:00 n Montross, Tuesday, June 27, 1:00–2:30 n Cooper, Tuesday, June 27, 3:30–5:00 n Headquarters, Thursday, June 29, 2:00 – 3:30 Now that you’ve started tracing your family history, what’s next? Improve your knowledge of genealogy resources and enhance your research skills.

FredLug: Fredericksburg Linux Users Group

n England Run, 4th Saturdays, 9:00– 12:00. Meet and discuss a variety of topics about Open Source and Linux.

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic

n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, except July 4, 6:00–8:00 n Porter, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30–8:30. Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be in the lobby to field your questions about plants, turf, pruning, insects, and gardening.

Master Gardeners Teach Vegetable Gardening

n Porter, 2nd Thursdays, 6:30– 7:00. Learn from the best as they work on our SERVE Garden.

Square Foot Gardening Workshop

n Salem Church, Saturday, June 17, 1:00–3:00. Advice to get you started on a square-foot garden.

Growing Windowsill Herbs

n Salem Church, Friday, August 11, 10:00– 12:00. April Payne from the Spotsylvania Extension shows how to grow herbs in a small space. Bring a small pot to start your garden right away.

Pinter-test: Try Out Pinterest Ideas with Friends

n Newton, Mondays, 6:30–7:30 Have pesky recipe pins you’ve been meaning to try? Pinter-TEST those recipes, and bring in a sample and a recipe to share.

Human Trafficking in the U.S.

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Find Your Family

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

n England Run, Monday, June 19, 7:00–8:30. Join Michele Trampe, Executive Director, Central Virginia Justice Initiative, to learn to identify victims, and prevent human trafficking in our community.

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Homeschooling for Beginners

n England Run, Wednesday, June 21, 7:00–8:30

Homeschooling Through High School

n England Run, Wednesday, August 16, 7:00–8:30 Join a veteran homeschool mom of 15+ years to discuss the benefits of homeschooling and learn how the library can be one of your family’s most important resources.

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health & fitness

Chair Yoga

Year–Round Fitness Walk

n Porter. Choose between a 5-, 10-, or 15-kilometer walk, following sidewalks and bike paths along local residential streets.

In partnership with Germanna Volkssport Association. Call or visit the branch for details.

Porter’s Awesome Seniors Exercise Class

n England Run, 1st and 3rd Sundays 1:30–3:30, except June 18.

Led by Kairavi Kirsten Berezan.

Ideal for those who would like a new yoga perspective, prefer a chair for support, or want gentle exercise during pregnancy.

Chair Yoga

n Montross, Tuesdays, 12:00–1:00 Chair yoga with certified instructor Kay Hawkins.

Yoga for All Levels

n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Thursdays in June, 1:00–2:00 n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, July and August, 2:00 – 3:00 Arthritis: Preventing Energize, relax, and relieve Disability and Surgery stress with yoga instructor Kara. n Salem Church, Thursday, June 1, Wear comfortable clothing and 7:00–9:00 n England Run, Wednesday, August bring a mat if you have one.

Class is suitable for all levels.

23, 3:00–5:00 Dr. Anne N. Truong, M.D., presBackpacking Basics ents a comprehensive talk on n England Run, Saturday, July 22, osteoarthritis treatments, and 11:00–12:30.

All you need to management strategies to preknow to get started backpackvent disability and surgery. ing. n Porter, Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 Seated exercise for the 55+ group.

PRP for Injury Treatment

n Headquarters, Thursday, August 24, 7:00-8:00. Can Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections using concentrated cells from a patient’s own blood repair chronic degenerative joint, tendon, and ligament injuries? Presented by Anne N. Truong, M.D.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group for Caregivers

n England Run, 4th Mondays, 10:00–11:30. Led by an Alzheimer’s Association trained leader. Learn, get helpful tips, and connect with resources.

LET’S GET HAPPY

n England Run, Thursday, June 15, 7:00–8:30 Miriam Liss & Holly Schiffrin, authors of Balancing the Big Stuff: Finding Happiness in Work, Family, and Life show how balance can come from a meaningful consideration of what happiness and contentedness mean.

BEING MORTAL PRESENTED BY MARY WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE

Being Mortal, a PBS Frontline documentary based on the best-selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande, explores the practice of caring for the dying. View the film, then stay for an expert panel discussion led by Mary Washington Healthcare. Return for a follow up session, The Conversation Project, on how to help people discuss and document their endof-life wishes.

Film Showings/Panel Discussions

n England Run, Wednesday, May 17, 7:00–9:00 n Headquarters, Wednesday, May 31, 7:00–9:00 n Salem Church, Saturday, June 3, 11:00– 1:00

The Conversation Project

n England Run, Monday, June 5, 7:00–9:00 n Salem Church, Wednesday, June 14, 7:00–9:00 n Headquarters, Thursday, June 15, 7:00– 9:00

Red Cross Blood Drive

n Porter, Thursdays, June 15, August 17, 1:00– 7:00. Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org.

Walk-in donors 17 years and up welcome.

Informational sessions on becoming a foster parent Embrace Treatment Foster Care

n Salem Church, Monday, June 12, Thursday, July 13, or Tuesday, August 15, 6:00-8:00

UMFS, United Methodist Family Services

n Porter, Thursday, June 15, 6:30–7:30 n Salem Church, Thursday, July 20, 6:30–7:30 n Headquarters, Thursday, August 17, 6:30–7:30

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crafts No Dropped Stitches: Needlework

Live Your Dreams

Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Guild

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

Cooking on a Budget

n Porter, Fridays, except June 30, 10:00– Stampin’ Up Cards 12:00. Chat and share projects. Drop in. n Porter, 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30– 8:30. Make a beautiful personalRipping Yarns: ized card using rubber stampNeedlework and Crafts ing techniques. No experience n Snow, Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 necessary. Materials provided.

Sign up.

Bring your needlework or other handcrafts and join our lively group.

n Salem Church, Monday, June 26, 10:00–12:00. April Payne from the Spotsylvania Extension shares shopping tips for healthy, nutritional meals that are quick and easy on your wallet. Sample a delicious meal prepared during the class.

DIY Crafts for Adults

n Cooper, Wednesday, June 28, 2:00–3:00. Time for the adults to have some fun with games, crafts, and other hands–on activities.

The Needlework Group

Sewing for Beginners: Binding and Finishing Your Quilt

n Salem Church, Last Thursdays, 6:00–8:30. Interested in hand needlework? Bring a project to work on.

A Good Yarn

n England Run, Saturday, June 10, 10:00– n Montross, 2nd and 4th Thurs12:00. Local quilters, Pat Burroughs of days, 6:00–7:00. Learn to knit Virginia Star Quilters and Donna Edwith Linda Dee Baker. Bring yarn wards, demonstrate how to piece and and your needles or hook and enjoy introductory lessons. finish a quilt.

games Chess and Go

n Porter, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30. Drop in.

Bridge

Make Your Own Jam

n England Run, Saturday, July 1, 10:00– 11:30. Learn to make jams and jellies with seasonal fruit. Bring a jar to take home a sample of strawberry freezer jam which we will make in class.

Fermenting and Canning

n Salem Church, Friday, July 14, 10:00–12:00. April Payne from the Spotsylvania Extension presents ideas for what to do with all of that extra produce.

Euro Game Night

Expert Bridge

n Salem Church, Every Wednesday except 3rd Wednesdays, 12:00–4:00 n Snow, 3rd Wednesdays, 12:00–4:00

n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, except Mahjong Players Group July 4, 12:30–4:00. n Porter, Wednesdays, 1:00– Novice to mid–level 4:00. Experienced and beginplayers with basic ning players welcome. knowledge of bidding and the play of the hand.

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n Salem Church, Saturdays, June 24, July 15, August 19, 1:00–2:00.

Maria Ramadane of Total Learning Solutions Consulting Group, Inc. presents goals and practical steps to live your dreams.

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n Headquarters, 1st Mondays in June and August, 7:00–8:30 n England Run, 2nd Mondays, 7:00–8:30 n Porter, 3rd Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 n Salem Church, 4th Mondays, 7:00–8:30 Join us to play Dixit, The Resistance, Batman Love Letters, Sushi Go, Forbidden Island, and Carcassonne, or bring your own to share.

Grade 10–adult.

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paint & create Summer Series

n England Run, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00-8:45. Sign up for one or all!

No experience needed.

Basic Acrylic Techniques

n June 13. Explore painting in acrylics with Cheryl Bosch. No drawing or painting skills necessary.

Inspiration for your Imagination

n June 27. Artist Randolph Gatling will help you find inspiration for your imagination when you want to paint or draw but don’t know where to start. A variety of media will be available to try.

Experiment with Yupo

n July 11. Sue Henderson demonstrates how to experiment with Yupo, a Japanese plastic paper used to create loose and fluid watercolors with bright colors.

Relief Printmaking

n July 25. Elizabeth Seaver leads a workshop in carving your own stamp to make unique greeting cards.

Create an Art Journal

n August 8. Peggy Wickham will guide you in creating your own art journal and talk about other kinds of journals you can make on your own.

Art Journaling

n August 22. Peggy Wickham shows how to generate ideas for your art journal and demonstrates techniques that will make journaling more rewarding.

Art with Friends: Creative Gatherings

n England Run, 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00–8:45 Join Peggy Wickham for fun and informal creative gatherings in our MakerLab. Bring your current art project and supplies. Beginners welcome.

For more art classes and events, see page 7.

SAFETY SERIES Presented by TRIAD, a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies, senior citizens, and community organizations interested in the welfare of seniors, and focused on safety and reducing crimes against seniors. These events are designed for seniors but are open to all.

Frauds and Scams against Seniors

n England Run, Thursday, June 8, 2:00–3:00. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Department presents an informational session on avoiding scams and fraud.

Internet Safety for Seniors

n Salem Church, Tuesday, June 13, 12:00-1:30. 1st Sergeant Shaun Jones, of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, provides information on protecting your privacy and searching safely on the internet.

Fall and Fire Prevention

n Snow, Wednesday, June 14, 1:00-2:30. 1st Sergeant Shaun Jones presents the basics of fire safety and teaches eight simple tips to prevent devastating accidents from falls, empowering older adults to live independently at home for as long as possible.

Senior Safety

n Porter, Tuesday, June 20, 10:00–11:00. 1st Sergeant Darrell English, a Stafford Sheriff’s Office crime prevention specialist, provides information about home and shopping safety.

Let’s Talk About Rx

n Headquarters, Thursday, June 29, 10:30–11:30. Home Instead, Inc. presents an informational session on the potential health risks of managing an increasing number of prescription medications.

Learn tricks to keep medications organized, avoid mistakes, and be prepared for an emergency.

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book groups New members are always welcome! n Headquarters, 2nd Mondays, 7:30–9:00 June: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles July: Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen August: Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs by Sally Mann n England Run, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 June: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics by Daniel Brown July: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson August: The Round House by Louise Erdrich n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 7:30–8:45 June: The Children Act by Ian McEwan July: The Martian by Andy Weir August: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance n Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 June: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart July: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead August: Under the Harrow by Flynn Berry

n Snow, 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00–11:45 June 20: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson July 18: Swamplandia! by Karen Russell August 15: Blood, Bones, & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton n Cooper, 3rd Tuesdays, 5:00–6:30. Reading guild at the beach. n Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11:00–12:00. Readers of the Round Table.

June: The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce July: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman August: The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

The Hague Winery Book Group

n The Hague Winery, 8268 Cople Hwy, Hague, 1st Thursdays, 6:00–7:30. Pick up book selections at the Newton Branch.

Porter Pairings

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

June: A Voyage Long and Strange by Tony Horwitz July: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah August: Doc by Mary Doria Russell

writers 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. Learn about different aspects of writing, share your drafts, and receive feedback from a supportive group.

June: Point of View July: Scenes and Transitions August: Memoir

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n Adventure Brewing Company, 33 Perchwood Drive, Fredericksburg, 3rd Thursdays, 6:30–7:30. Join the library at Adventure Brewing North for a club that’s all about books, beer, and books about beer.

June: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry July: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman August: The Soul of An Octopus by Sy Montgomery

Riverside Writers

n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:00–4:00. Share your knowledge with other local writers, courtesy of the Virginia Writers Club. For details, visit riversidewriters.com.

Inklings: Local Author Rick Pullen

n England Run, Saturday, June 3, 2:00–3:30. Rick Pullen shares his wisdom about the writing process, getting published, and excerpts from his political thriller, Naked Ambition. Signed copies for purchase. Refreshments.

Sisters in Crime Mystery Writers

n Headquarters, Saturday, June 10, 1:00–3:00. Meet Central Virginia Sisters in Crime mystery writers’ club authors M.E. Maki, Heather Weidner, and Maggie King.

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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 Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office brings expert knowledge to the library to promote community awareness, safety, and open dialog. See page 28 for the TRIAD Safety Series of classes.

1st Sergeant Shaun Jones

1st Sergeant Shaun Jones coordinates the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office’s support of safety information and classes for all ages, including organizing Neighborhood Watch meetings, serving on the Community Conversations Panel, and bringing K-9 units and deputies to the Summer Reading Fun Fest.

Collaborating with the library means that the Sheriff’s Office can stretch resources to provide more information and outreach to the community. This partnership raises community awareness about important issues and makes the community better for everyone. Library meeting rooms and facilities are used to connect with the public, offering such things as talks with teens about internet safety and gangs, and safety classes for seniors.

David Abbou empowers library customers to explore the cosmos. See page 32 for the library’s celebration of the solar eclipse on August 21.

The Food Bank brings their mission of providing nutrition to area children at the library. See page 21 for the summer lunch schedule.

David Abbou has been fascinated with the heavens since he was a child, and has been bringing his enthusiasm for stargazing, and his telescope, to Porter Branch for four years to present the very popular “Meet the Moon” event.

David Abbou David is a member of the Rappahannock Astronomy Club and a volunteer for the NASA Solar System Ambassadors program, which inspire him to share his expertise with local schools and community groups, and write a monthly column for The Free Lance-Star.

LaToya Brown coordinates children’s programs at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, which develops nutrition programs to address food insecurity in our community.

The Food Bank provides fresh summer meals to loLatoya Brown cal children in the safe and accessible environment of the Salem Church Branch, where the library is able to coordinate activities to promote educational fun to go along with nutrition.

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Cinder Marissa Meyer Empress of a Thousand Skies Rhoda Belleza Grasshopper Jungle Andrew Smith Illuminae Amie Kaufman The Knife of Never Letting Go Patrick Ness

Mars One Jonathan Maberry

EXPLORE NEW WORLDS for Teens

The Prom Goer’s Interstellar Excursion Chris McCoy Starflight Melissa Landers

Star Wars Ahsoka E.K. Johnston

The Summer Prince Alaya Dawn Johnson

SPECIAL AUGUST MISSION! To earn this badge, visit librarypoint.org/summer.

Background image of The Orion Nebula courtesy of NASA. Explore more Hubble images: nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble.

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SOLAR celebration Monday, August 21

Solar Eclipse Safety

n Cooper, Monday, July 17, 11:00– 12:00. Learn how to view the solar eclipse safely from a local science teacher.

Making a Solar Funnel with a NASA Technician

n Cooper, Tuesday, July 25, 6:30– 7:30. Learn how to make a solar funnel with a NASA electrical engineer technician.

DIY Solar Eclipse Viewer

n Snow, Saturday, August 5, 10:00– 12:00. Learn what happens during a solar eclipse and how to build a viewer to safely view it. Presented in Spanish and English. Grades 3 and up.

Solar eclipse is viewable in our area 1:18-4:02 pm.

Peak viewing time is 2:42 pm! nPorter, 1:00–4:00 nSnow, 1:30–3:30 nSalem Church, 1:30–3:30 nEngland Run, 2:00–3:00 Get ready for the solar eclipse! Activities that may be offered at one or more of these branches are building your own viewer, listening to folktales about the sun, crafts, live video streaming, and safe observing.

Sunsational Eclipse on the Beach

n Cooper, Monday, August 21, 1:30–3:00. Celebrate the solar eclipse on the beach. Bring your beach blanket and a lunch.

After the eclipse, a time capsule of mementos will be buried. Safety glasses to view the eclipse and some out of this world snacks provided. Sign up for safety glasses.

Solar eclipse viewing requires safety glasses!

Time Capsule Solar Eclipse

n Cooper, Thursday, June 29–Friday, August 18. Bring in a memento for our time capsule, to be buried after the solar eclipse, at 3:00 on August 21, and dug up on the next solar eclipse, April 8, 2024.

Fabulous Friday: Totally Eclipsing

n Porter, Friday, August 18, 3:00– 3:45. Catching the sun through a pinhole. A STEM class. Grades K–6.

Solar Eclipse T-shirts

n Cooper, Monday, August 14, 11:00–12:00. Make a solar eclipse t-shirt to wear for the big day. Bring a t-shirt.

Tales as Old as the Sun

nHeadquarters, Monday, August 21, 2:15–3:00. Patawomeck storyteller Johnny Mac Chinn tells tales leading up to the peak of the eclipse. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy traditional Patawomeck music.

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Johnny Mac Chinn

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LIFELONG LEARNING FOR EVERYONE AT CENTRAL RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL LIBRARY

Friends of the Library Book Sales Friends of the Library book sales are more than a fundraiser for a worthy cause.

Volunteers faithfully sort and organize materials throughout the year preparing for on-going, monthly, and semi-annual sales at CRRL branches.

Library booksales are social events for many and treasure troves of bargains for others.

Customers line up waiting for the doors to open so that they can get the best deals.

Strangers connect over books they love and recommend.

Some seek out certain categories like cookbooks, history, biography, self-help, religion, and kids books, DVDs and audiobooks. Pick up a collection of coffee table art books, leather bound classics, or Civil

England Run Branch

War tomes. Christmas materials are included during the holiday months, but we also celebrate “Christmas in July” just for fun.

Black History Month specialty items always go quickly, and many people pick up “Beach Reads” for vacation or poolside reading. It is common to have a selection of items signed by authors and brand new magazines priced to move.

As a special event, Salem Church Branch hosted the Blast from the Past Book Sale, which included vintage books, vinyl records, VHS, cassettes, and other unusual items. With the 8-track deck playing and the turntable spinning, customers lingered to peruse the exceptional selection, soaked up the rhythm and blues, poured over old photographs, and hunted for goodies from yesteryear.

Every Friends of the Library book sale is full of gems and the unexpected. Don’t miss out. Mark your calendars for the next FOL book sale near you!

June 22–26 July 27–31 August 24–28 Saturdays are ½ price days. Sundays and Mondays are $1 bag days.

Porter Branch

June 2–7 July 7–12 August 4–9 Mondays are ½ price days.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are $1 bag days.

Salem Church Branch

June 16–22 July 21–27 August 18–24 Tuesdays and Wednesdays are ½ price days.

Thursdays are $1 bag days.

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

Serving Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland

All branches closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day.

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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

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John Musante Porter Memorial Branch 2001 Parkway Boulevard Stafford, VA 22554 540/659-4909 Monday–Thursday .....9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday..........9:00–5:30 Sunday ........................1:00–5:30

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Abraham and William Cooper Memorial Branch* 20 Washington Avenue Colonial Beach, VA 22443 804/224-0921 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

1 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

2 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

3 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

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Montross Branch* 56 Polk Street Montross, VA 22520 804/493-8194 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 804/472-3820 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

*New Westmoreland branch hours began March 1.

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Next issue coming August 1: Focus on your health, (re)discover reading, and remember our history.

Celebrate a summer of reading excellence!

n Headquarters, Thursday, August 3, 1:00–2:30 n Salem Church, Saturday, August 5, 10:00–12:00 n England Run, Wednesday, August 9, 10:00–12:00 n Montross, Thursday, August 10, 3:00–5:00 n Snow, Friday, August 11, 11:00–12:00 n Cooper, Wednesday, August 16, 2:30-5:00 n Porter, Friday, August 18, 10:00–12:00 Community celebration with games, activities, popsicles, and more.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All ages.