Summer 2019 At Your Library by CRRLNEWS

Your FREE guide to lifelong learning at Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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table of contents SUMMER 2019 â&#x20AC;¢ JUNE JULY AUGUST

On the cover: Heela brings her son Mubasim and her daughter Misbah to the library to sign up for summer reading.

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classes and events

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

All Ages

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

Movies

An Easy Way to Pay & Check Out ... 11 I

Join Us for Lunch ............................ 22 Parks and Recreation ...................... 23 Community Partners ...................... 26 CRRL is Growing .............................. 35

Grow a Reader for birth-age 5 After Hours Grow a Reader Specials Grades K-6 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

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Friends of the Library ..................... 37 Library Info ...................................... 38 Fun Fests ........................... Back Cover

Book Lists Space Tales for Commuters (adult) ......................... 4

Crafts Health and Fitness Cooking Book Groups Writers

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HOT Teen Reads (teen) ............................................ 19

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This summer the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) system turns 50! On July 18, 1969, our Fredericksburg Branch opened its doors . Funded by the state as part of a newly formed library system, that single branch offered library services and bookmobiles not only for city residents, but those in Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland counties. It was only a few years later that this demonstration regional library system was deemed a success and the localities took over funding. Learn more about the history of CR RL on page 27 and celebrate with us at one of this year's Fun Fests (back cover) . We've supersized these annual end-of-summer parties in honor of our birthday!

And look at us now! Fifty amazing years later, CRRL has ten branches throughout those same jurisdictions including one in a shopping mall, the Spotsylvania Towne Centre, and another in partnership with Germanna Community College . Instead of bookmobiles, which are now costprohibitive, we have two Library on the Go vehicles which travel throughout the region to assisted and residential living facilities, daycares, and community centers . The Summer of 1969 was momentous for some non-CRRL related reasons as well. We're celebrating

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Woodstock (page 28) and honoring the moon landing with special Shoot for the Stars events (page 7) . Our summer reading theme is also out of this world . A Universe of Stories refers not only to the amazing world of experiences that await you at your library, but also the plethora of books, fiction and nonfiction, physical and electronic, audio and film, that you'll find there .

This summer will see the opening of a year-round Friends of the Library Center and Bookshop (page 37) providing more space to sell and store the many donations the Friends receive. We are very grateful to the Friends for their support of this project and for the many volunteers who are making this possible . A small corner of the space has also been carved out for picking up and checking out library holds, offering another convenient location to access the library. We look forward to celebrating with you this summer!

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behind the scenes Angela uses her acumen and charm to guide CRRL staff to professional success. How did you get involved with library service? In 2013 I became a Teen Mentor in OurSpace, an after-school program for middle and high school students at the Salem Church Branch. It was very challenging and extremely rewarding. I loved guiding teens toward challenging goals and watching them develop. Why is your job important? Being CRRL's Human Resources Manager has been my most notable responsibility. It's an opportunity for me to make a difference in the lives of so many people. I get to offer jobs and promotions as well as listen to concerns and help to resolve misunderstandings. This job also gives me the opportunity to be

a lifelong learner. As a Society of Human Resources Managers Certified Professional, I am required to take regular classes.

What do you like best about working for the library? I enjoy working with so many people from a variety of backgrounds. What is one of the best-kept secrets about the library? Everyone should know about Libby for access to an unlimited number of eBooks and eAudiobooks, and Kanopy for classic streaming video. When you're not working, what do you like to do? Spend time with my family, create art, and listen to jazz and Motown oldies.

Angela Hopkins Human Resources Manager What books are you reading, audiobooks are you listening to, or movies or series are you watching? I thoroughly enjoyed listening to If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin and The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, and am currently listening to Becoming by Michelle Obama. I enjoy anything written by Kwame Alexander or Jason Reynolds.

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Chasing Space Leland Melvin eBook • eAudio

The Glass Universe Dava Sobel eBook

Magnificent Desolation Buzz Aldrin eBook • eAudio

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The Science of Star Wars Mark Brake and Jon Chase eBook

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· 4th or 5th grade? Every time you log reading minutes, you'll automatically be entered into drawings for free movie tickets.

Be sure to look for special summer classes and events on pa,ge ~4 for babies-age 5, or page 18 for grades K-6. Our grand finale Fun Fests are detailed on the back cover.

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Complete missions, earn digital badges, win prizes, and become eligible for raffles. *

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The Wonder and Beauty of Weather

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Thursday, June 27, 3:00-4:00 . Presented by Jon Malay, Fellow and Past-president of the American Meteorological Society.

Backyard Astronomy for Beginners Monday, July 15, 7:00-8 :30 . Presented by David Abbou, NASA/ JPL Solar System Ambassador.

Fossils Under Our Feet

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SPACE-THEMED MOVIES Family-Friendly Space Movies Howell, Mondays, 2:00-4 :00 July 1: E.T The Extra-Terrestrial July 8: WALL-E July 15: A Wrinkle in Time

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July 22 : Treasure Planet July 29: Lila and Stitch

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Space Slime Newton, Monday, June 24, 4:30-5:00 Montross, Thursday, July 11, 4:30-5:00

Fabulous Friday: Astronaut Academy Howell, Friday, July 12, 2:30-3:15 ■ Snow, Friday, July 12, 2:00-2:45 Salem Church, Friday, July 19, 2:30-3: 15 and 4:00-4:45 ■ Porter, Friday, July 19, 3:00-3:45

Al I About the Solar System Montross, Thursday, July 25, 6:00-7:00

Fabulous Friday: Space ■ Towne

Centre, Friday, August 23, 4:30-5: 15

Space Cinema Newton, Tuesdays, 11 :00-12:30. Popcorn served.

Guardians of the Galaxy Marathon ■

Snow, Saturday, June 8, 11 :00-5:00 Fo~ more movies, see page - --· ··-•Jll ···" .

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Fredericksburg : Students of Bill Harris Salem Church: Meg Slingerland Howell: Transformed Student Show Porter: Gifty Annan-Mensah

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Fredericksburg : Students of Bill Harris Salem Church: Randolph Gatling Howell : Transformed Student Show Porter: Faith Gaillot

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Uniquely Spotsylvania: September-October, Salem Church Submissions accepted online: August 1-14 More details: librarypoint.org/uniquely-spotsylvania.

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Fredericksburg, Saturday, August 10, 9:00-3 :00 . Artifacts, elements of a traditional village, hands-on activities, and more. Presented by the Patawomeck Tribe.

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Featuring live butterflies. Presented by Rick Mikula. Grade 1-adult. Friday, July 12 ■ Porter, 11 :00-12:00 ■ Fredericksburg, 2:00-3:00

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Write, shoot, and edit your own short film. Presented by Alex Van Horn.

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Shootina and Editing Workshop

Screening and Awards

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Acoustic Onion The Dangerous Kitchen Dixie Power Trio Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy Karen Jonas Cinema Hearts Elby Brass Don Brown's Soul Experience Whiskey Django Foxtrot Southern Explosion Band Fredericksburg Concert Band Semilla Cultural

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Porter, Saturday, June 1, 10:00-2:00 Learn a variety of subjects from local experts in 30 minutes or less. See more at librarypoint.org/how-to.

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

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Snow Branch , Mondays, 3:30-5:30 Cooper Branch, 1st Tuesdays, 4:00-6 :00 Newton Branch , 2nd Tuesdays, 9:30-11 :30 Montross Branch , 3rd Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 ■ Towne Centre Branch , Wednesdays, 4:00-6 :00 ■ Fried, 1st Saturdays, 2:00-4:00

14/:J,l!J,jlflel•l monne makerLab STARTING IN JUNE: Belmont, 4th Mondays, 4:00-6:00 7124 Belmont Road, Mineral , VA Partlow, 2nd Tuesdays, 4:00-6 :00 3229 Partlow Road, Partlow, VA

Howell, Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 ■ Fredericksburg , Tuesdays and Thursdays, except July 2 and 4, August 1, 6, and 8, 3:30-5 :30 ■ Porter, Tuesdays and Thursdays, except July 2 and 4, August 6 and 8, 3:30-5:30 ■ Salem Church, Fridays, 3:00-5:00 and Saturdays, 10:00-12 :00, except August 3

ma11arLab Badging Fredericksburg, Howell, Porter, and Salem Church Branches. Snow and Towne Centre Branches starting in June. · Earn the badges, then you can reserve the equipment to work on your own projects in the Makerlab. Sign up at librarypoint.org/makerlabs.

Grade 6-Adult

3D scanner. 3D Printer. Drawing Tablet Grade 9-Adult

sewing machine Summer 2019

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Online Payments CRRL customers can now pay any library fees from overdue or lost materials with a credit or debit card. Make a secure online payment at any time, from the comfort of home or while on the go.

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You will also be able to pay with a credit or debit card at the new Express Checkout machines at any branch.

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Any time you need help, library staff will be available to assist you. No worries if you forget your library card-you can scan your digital card using the CRRL Mobile app, or scan a picture you've snapped of your card to access at the machine.

For more information, visit librarypoint.org/express-checkout.

Download the CRRL mobile app from your phone's app store by searching for "CRRL MOBILE" Summer 2019

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Educ~tional opportunities for birth-age 5 1/

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read.

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Ages 2 and under with a caregiver.

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Daycares welcome.

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Salem Church, Mondays, except August 26, 10:00-10:15 ■ Porter, Tuesdays, except June 4 and 11, July 2, and August 6, 9:30-9:45 ■ Fredericksburg, Tuesdays, except July 2, August 6, 10:30-10:45 ■ Towne Centre, Tuesdays, except July 2 and August 27, 10:30-10:45 ■ Fredericksburg, Wednesdays, except July 3 and August 7, 9:30-9 :45 ■ Snow, Wednesdays, except August 7, 10 :30-10 :45 ■ Porter, Thursdays, except June 6, July 4, August 8, 10:30-10 :45 ■ Howell, Fridays, except June 21 and August 9, 10:00-10 :15

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.

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Snow, Mondays, except June 10* and August 5, 10:30-11 :00 ■ Fredericksburg, Tuesdays, except June 11 * , July 2, August 6, 9:30-10 :00 ■ Howell, Wednesdays, except June 12 * and 19, August 7, 10:00-10 :30 and 11:00-11:30 ■ Towne Centre, Wednesdays, except June 12 * , July 3, August 28, 10:30-11 :00 ■ Porter, Fridays, except June 7, July 5, August 2 and 9, 9:30-10 :00 and 10:30-11 :00 ■ Salem Church, Fridays, except June 14* and August 30, 10:00-10 :30 and 11 :00-11 :30 Cooper, Fridays, except June 7 * , 11 :00-11 :30

PRE.SCHOOL liME. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. ■

Howell, Tuesdays, except June 18, July 23, August 6, 11 :00-11 :30 ■ Porter, Thursdays, except June 6, July 4, August 8, 9:30-10:00 ■ Salem Church, Thursdays, except July 4 and August 29, 10:00-10 :30 ■ Fredericksburg, Fridays, except July 5 and August 9, 10:30-11 :00

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Salem Church, Mondays, except August 26, 11 :00-11 :20 ■ Howell, Tuesdays, except June 18, July 23, August 6, 10:00-10 :20 ■ Porter, Tuesdays, except June 4 and 11,July2,August6, 10 :30-10 :50 ■ Snow, Tuesdays, except August 6, 10:30-10 :50 ■ Fredericksburg, Wednesdays, except July 3 and August 7, 10:3010:50 ■ Salem Church, Thursdays.except July 4 and August 29, 11 :00-11 :20 ■ Fredericksburg, Fridays, except July 5 and August 9, 9:30-9:50 ■ Howell, Fridays, except June 21 and August 9, 11 :00-11 :20

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Senso~y fflime Howell, Thursdays, June 6, July 11, August 1, 4:30-5 :00 Stories, songs, and activities to support early literacy practices in an environment that adapts to children on the autism spectrum and with other developmental challenges. Youth of all ages with a caregiver. Sign up at librarypoint.org.

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GROW A READER SPECIALS Stories, songs, and activities.

All ages with a caregiver.

S,UMMER READING KICK-OFF Montross, Saturday, June 1, 2:00-2 :30 Snow, Monday, June 3, 10:30-11 :00 ■ Newton, Monday, June 3, 6:00-6:30 ■ Fredericksburg, Tuesday, June 4, 9:30-10 :00 ■ Howell, Wednesday, June 5, 10:00-10 :30 and 11 :00-11 :30 ■ Towne Centre, Wednesday, June 5, 10:30-11 :00

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Salem Church, Friday, June 7, 10:00-10 :30 and 11 :00-11 :30 Cooper, Wednesday, June 12, 5:00-5 :30 Porter, Friday, June 21, 9:30-10 :00 and 10:30-11 :00

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Howell, Wednesday, June 26, 10:00-10:30 and 11 :00-11 :30

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Towne Centre Fried Center ■ Cooper ■ Montross ■ Newton

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after hours

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

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Pajamas welcome! Fried, Tuesdays, 7:00-7:30 Church, Tuesdays, except June 11 and August 27, 7:00-7:30 ■ Porter, Wednesdays, 7:00-7:30, except June 5 and 12* , July 3, August 7 ■ Montross, 2nd Mondays, 6:30-7:00 Towne Centre, 3rd Thursdays, 7:00-7:30 ■ Salem

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Kanopy now includes Kanopy Kids: streaming video for children of preschool age and up. Kanopy Kids offers educational and enriching videos with developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings from Common Sense Media, as well as additional parental controls to help keep kids safe.

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learn & grow Classes and events for grades K-6 Wacky Wednesday Cooper, Wednesdays, except June 12 and August 28, 2:30-3:30 . Stories, games, and crafts.

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Snow, Friday, June 14, 2:00-2 :45 Salem Church, Friday, June 21, 2:30-3: 15 and 4:00-4:45

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Fredericksburg, Friday, August 9, 3:00-3:45 In partnership with Connect Games Escape Room

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Explore self-guided learning stations in a supportive environment especially for children with autism and other special needs, and their siblings .

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

Grades K-6 with a caregiver. In partnership with Paragon Autism Services .

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June: Pets, July: Our Moon, August: Fingerprints and Other Clues

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CLASSES & EVENTS Fabulous Friday: What a Disaster ■ ■

Howell, Friday, June 7, 4:30-5: 15 Porter, Friday, June 21, 3:00-3:45

Fabulous Friday: Big Cats ■

Fredericksburg, Friday, June 14, 4:30-5: 15

Fabulous Friday: Crime Solvers ■

Spotsylvania Towne Centre, June 28, 4:30-5: 15

Fabulous Friday: Butterflies ■

Fredericksburg, Friday July 12, 3:00-3:45

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Spotsylvania Towne Centre, July 26, 4:30-5:15

Meet animals who are former patients at the wildlife hospital and hear their stories. Monday. July 22

Wednesday. July 24

Fredericksburg 9:30-10: 15 ■ Salem Church and 11 :00-11 :45 2:30-3: 15 ■ Porter 2:30-3: 15 and 4:00-4:45 and 4:00-4:45 ■

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Thursday. July 25

Presented by the Wildlife Center of Virginia.

Howell 10:00-10:45 ■ Newton 10:30-11: 15 and 11 :30-12:15 Montross 1:30-2: 15 Sign up at ■ Snow 2:00-2:45 ■ Cooper 4:00-4:45 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____. librarypoint.org. _ _

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ALIENS:

\St~?E FROM E~R!I!

_An a~n_; P!_C~e~ and educational ahen adventure-u°sing science experiinents for special 'effiecJs.

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

Monday, June 17 Fredericksburg![: 30-10: 15 and 11 :00-11:~ ■ How ell, 2:00-2:45 and 4:00-4:45

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

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Porter, 1st Mondays, 6:00-8:00 Salem Church, 2nd Mondays, 6:00-8:00 Howell, 3rd Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 Fredericksburg, 4th Fridays, 3:30-5:00

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Salem Church, Monday-Thursday, August 12-August 29, 3:30-7:30. A teen social space for playing games, doing homework, and getting creative.

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Salem Church, Monday-Thursday, June 3 - August 6, except July 4, 12:30-4:30. Make friends, play games, and enjoy activities.

For Living on Your Own Howell, Thursday, August 1, 2:00-3:30. Grade 11-adult.

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The Benefits of Being an Octopus Ann Braden

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Cooper, Wednesdays, except June 12 and August 28, 3:30-5:00 Popcorn served . Grades K-6.

Cinema Night Cooper, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00. Popcorn served .

Friday Movie Matinees ■

Salem Church, 2nd Fridays, 2:00-4:00 June 14: Singin' in the Rain July 12: Roman Holiday August 9: Some Like It Hot

Family Movie Night Newton, 3rd Mondays, 6:00-7:30. Popcorn served.

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Belmont Community Center 7124 Belmont Road, Mineral, VA 3rd Mondays, 5:00-7:00 Popcorn served . June 17: Boss Baby July 15: Wreck It Ralph August 19: The BFG

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Porter, 3rd Sundays, 2:00-4:15 June: Back to the Future July: Grease August Ghostbusters

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kanopy

Stream Kanopy on your computer, phone, tablet, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, or Amazon Fire device.

STREAMING VIDEO

All you need is your library card to get started, at librarypoint.org/kanopy.

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KIDS ON THE GO Summer Lunch Kick-Off ■

Salem Church, Tuesday, May 28, 11 :00-1 :00 . Games, prizes, and food presented by Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.

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HOWELL BRANCH • 806 Lyons Boulevard

Church Road Tuesday-Thursday, June 4-August 8, except June 11 and 18, July 4, 11 :30-1 :00. In partnership with Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Saturdays, June 15-August 10, 2:30-4:30. In partnership with The Heartwood Center. Call 540-788-9838 for more information and registration details. Food bags provided to all local children participating in th e Federal free/red uced lun ch program during th e school year, when acco mpani ed by an ad ult.

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Caroline Street Monday-Friday, June 18-August 2, except July 4, 12:00-12:45. In partnership with Fredericksburg City Public Schools Mobile Cafe.

For additional food services in your neighborhood, text 'FOOD' to 877-877 or call 1-866-3-HUNGRY. Summer 2019

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Parks, Recreation 6 Events

FREDERICKSBURG PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CATALOG OF ACTIVITIES

DORIS E. BUFFETT SWIMMING POOL

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2019 We have preschool , elementary and teen camps for all interest and abilities. Here are just a few of our CAMPS: • Preschool Day Camp • Camp Hideaway • Camp Wildwood • Teen Adventure Camp • Cooking Camps • Camp Spirit • Summer Fun Festival • STEM Legos • Safety Town • Dance Camps • Field Hockey Camp • Soccer Camp • All Sports Camps • Acting & Drama • Overnight Outdoor Camp • Sports for the Spectrum Register in person at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street or register online at www. FredParksRec.com. For more information about camps, please feel free to give us a call at 540-372-1086.

SUMMER 2019

CATALOG OF ACTIVITIES

NEW Classes, Events, Trips, Sports and Activities for everyone in your family! We offer many ways for you to get out and about this summer!! Walk the trails, rent a canoe, take a class and learn a new hobby. We offer classes for children and adults in a variety of interests including arts, nature, and fitness. Explore our parks and trails. And give back by volunteering at our events and sports. Read our Summer Catalog to find out everything we have planned this summer. Pick up your copy at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street. Or read it online at www. FredParksRec.com .

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Everyone in the Pool! The City's public swimming pool is located at 1300 Dixon Street. The outdoor swimming pool has a great slide, fun water features for the little ones and a zero-depth entry area for easy access. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

2019 POOL SPECIAL EVENTS May 18- Season Prep with National Learn to Swim Day June 16 - Father's Day June 21-22- Great American Backyard Campout at Dixon Park July 19- Float In Movie Night July 26- Adaptive Family Luau Aug. 2- National Watermelon Day Aug. 9- Superhero's Night Aug . 21- National Senior Citizen Day Sept. 6 - Soggy Doggy Swim

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Join Spotsylvania Parks & Rec at these great outdoor programs!

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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 Sean Bonney, CRRLs Community Engagement Manager, at sean.bonney@crrl.org. To sponsor CRRL classes or events in return for recognition and promotional consideration, visit librarypoint.orglsponsorship.

"I have been going to Porter Library ever since I moved to Stafford in the third grade... l love the atmosphere and to take my sister here for summer reading books." The R-Board provides Fredericksburg and Stafford County residents with a sanitary landfill, and partners with the

on composting, recycling, and solid waste management. For R-Board composting classes, see page 29 .

library with adult composting classes and a "Worms Eat My Waste" composting class for kids . They sometimes bring a recycling trailer to the library's Fun Fests, presenting topics on recycling, landfill operations, and hazardous waste.

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The library enables the R-Board to Environmental Technician Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste expand their outreach to a large and Management Board (R-Board) diverse audience, providing information

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"I am currently rereading Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs by Ellen Galinsky I also enjoy mysteries, especially audiobooks for long car trips." Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area is an early childhood initiative designed to ensure young children are prepared for success in school and success in life . SBRA shares CRRL's vision of helping prepare children for school through projects such as Library

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Fun Fests each summer. This favorite event is a wonderful opportunity to provide materials to families and their children in preparation for kindergarten. SBRA works with early childhood programs throughout the region through the Virginia Quality program . CRRL loans books and provides services to many of these preschools and daycares to assist SBRA's goal of increasing quality of early childhood literacy.

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This summer, the library turns 50! What started in 1969 as a small demonstration library has grown to ten locations serving 328,849 customers in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland. More highlights at librarypoint.org/crrl-50.

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SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT BOOK

THE MYSTERY CUPOLA A 1915 picture postcard shows Lafayette Elementary School (currently Fredericksburg Branch) with a cupola/clock tower on top of the building. What happened to it? It certainly is not there now!

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W/Jlll . . . . . . . . The Dawn of Rock 'n' Roll Phil McKenney shares songs, stories, and drawings profiling performers from the musical shockwave that started in the 1950s. Montross, Monday, June 24, 6:30-7 :30 Howell, Thursday, June 27, 7:00-8:00

Music and activities for all ages. Howell, Thursday, June 27, 3:30-4:30

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for adults

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Snow Tech Tuesdays ■

Snow, Tuesdays, 10:00-12:00. Oneon-one assistance for mobile tech.

Learn About Becoming a Foster Parent ■

Salem Church, 2nd Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30. Presented by the Embrace Foster Care Team.

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Porter, Thursday, June 20 and August 15, 1:00-7:00 Walk-ins welcome. Ages 17+. Sign up at redcrossblood.org.

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Fredericksburg, 3rd Fridays, except May 17, 12:00-1 :00 Bring your lunch if desired.

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Salem Church, Thursday, June 20, 7:00-8 :00 . Explore Kenya and its culture with Carol Turner, founder of e3kids International.

Newton, 2nd Mondays, except May 13, 6:00-8:00 Montross, 3rd Mondays, except May 20, 6:00-8:00 Bring coupons. Presented by Kingdom Queen Savings Coupon Group.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group for Caregivers ■

Howell, 4th Mondays, except May 27, 11 :00-12:30

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Story Hour for Adults

Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic ■

Salem Church, June 4 and 18; July 9 and 23; August 6 and 20, 6:00-8 :00 ■ Porter, June 13 and 27; July 11and 25; August 8 and 22, 6:30-8:30 Gardening questions answered by the Master Gardener Association of the Central Rappahannock Area and the Virginia Cooperative Extension . In lobby.

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Fredericksburg, 10:00-12:00 Salem Church, 6:30-8:30 Materials provided. Sign up at librarypoint.org.

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Salem Church, Saturday, June 22, 10:00-12 :00 . Getting started, soil composition, and a tour of the Salem Church Branch Community Garden .

Backyard Composting 101 ■

Porter, Wednesdays, June 19 and August 28, 7:00-8:00 ■ Fredericksburg, Wednesday, July 17, 7:00-8:00 Presented by the Fl-Board and Virginia Master Gardener Association . Sign up at librarypoint. org.

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Buying a New Computer

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Howell, Saturday, June 1, 11 :00-12:30. Presented by Julie Paul , Certified Area Pet Trainer for PetSmart; Pauline Shatswell, Prince William County Animal Control; and Marge Brandel, Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club. People-only class. Sign up at librarypoint.org.

Start Selling Online Montross, Thursday, August 1, 5:00-6:00. Learn where and how to sell effectively. Sign up at

Salem Church, Thursday, June 20, 3:00-4:00. Presented by Cindi Bowen of Spring Arbor Living.

Break Away from Big Tech ■

Snow, Monday, August 19, 3:00-4:00. Learn to live without Google, Facebook, Amazon, and more.

Fredericksburg, Thursday, July 11, 6:30-7:30. Presented by Jim McCaffery, Edward Jones Investments. Sign up at librarypoint.org.

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Porter, Monday, August 19, 7:00-8:30. Workshop introducing tools and techniques for building your online presence. Presented by Tim Owens, Reclaim Hosting. Sign up at librarypoint.org.

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Salem Church, Monday, August 5, 7:00-8:30. Hands-on exploration of MakerLab equipment and STEM

Owning Your Digital Identity

Trace Your Family Tree ■

Salem Church, Monday, June 3, 2:00-3:30. Advice to keep senior citizens safe while using digital devices and the Internet.

Newton, Monday, July 15, 6:00-8:00. Presented by genealogist Laura Hazel.

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Small Business Networking ■

Porter, Friday, June 14, 9:00-11 :00 ■ Salem Church, July 12, 9:00-11 :00 ■ Howell, August 9, 9:00-11 :00 In partnership with the University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center.

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Foundations of Investing ■

Cyber Smarts: Seniors ■

Cooper, Thursday, June 20, 2:003:00. Presented by Lori Meyers of the Alzheimer's Association.

Caring for Your Aging Parent

Living and Playing Well with Your Dog ■

Howell, Thursday, August 1, 2:00-3:30. Grade 11-adult.

Dementia: 10 Warning Signs

Fredlug: Fredericksburg Linux Users Group ■

Life Skills for Living on Your Own

Snow, Friday, June 14, 2:00-3:00.

Howell , Thursday, July 18, 6:00-7:30 Fredericksburg, Tuesday, July 30, 2:00-3:30

STEM Show and Tell

The Print-Disabled Child ■

Fredericksburg, Wednesday, July 24, 10:00-12:00. Help your printdisabled child succeed in school. Presented by Donna Cox of the Virginia Library for the Blind and Vision Impaired.

DISCUSSING

SALLY MANN An overview of controversial Virginia photographer Mann's career, process, and major works.

Presented 1!J curator Amanda Dalla Villa Adams. ■

Fredericksburg, Tuesday, August 13, 7:00-8:00 This program has been organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is supported, in part, by the Paul Mellon Endowment and the Jean Stafford Camp Memorial Fund.

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Craft Social Towne Centre, Mondays, June 17, July 15, August 19, 6:30-8:30 ■ Newton, Thursdays, except July 4, 10:00-12:00 Bring your current project.

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Cooper Saturday, July 13 and August 10, 11:00-12:00 Grade 6-adult.

Summer Paint & Create

Photography Contest: Happy Birthday, America!

Howell, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, except May 8 and 22, 7:00-8:45. Local artists teach various topics. Supplies provided. Sign up at librarypoint. org.

Cooper, Monday, July 8-13, open hours. Bring entries to Cooper Branch by Monday, July 8, to be displayed all week. Judging held Saturday, July 13, 11 :30.

Create Greeting Cards

Photo Tips & Tricks

Montross, 3rd Thursdays, 5:00-5:30. Sign up at librarypoint.org.

Montross, Thursday, July 18, 6:30-7:30. Sign up at librarypoint. org.

Ripping Yarns ■

A Loosely Knit Group ■

Salem Church, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 ■ Porter, 1st Thursdays, except July 4, 6:30-8:30; and 3rd Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 Bring your current knitting or crochet projects. Beginners welcome.

Beginner Crafts ■

Snow, Tuesdays, 1 :00-3:00. Bring your needlework or other handicrafts and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

Knitting Social

Fredericksburg, 4th Thursdays, except May 23, 2:00-4:00. Materials provided. Sign up at librarypoint.org.

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Howell, 1st Thursdays, except May 2, 7:00-8:30. Bring your knitting project.

A Good Varn Montross, 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:00-7:00. Bring yarn and your needles or hook. Presented by Linda Dee Baker. ■

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Porter, Saturday, June 29, 10:00-12:00. Still lifes. Materials provided . Sign up at librarypoint. org. Cooper, 3rd Thursdays, except May 16, 3:005:00 . Local artist, Andrea Clement, will instruct. Bring your own canvas .

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Newton, Saturdays, June 8 and August 10, 10:00-12 :00 . Bring your own canvas . Sign up at librarypoint. org. June: Tropical Beach August: Flowers

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Fredericksburg Area Needlework Group ■

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

Sewing for Beginners: How to Make an Apron ■

Howell, Saturday, June 1, 1:30-4:30 Materials needed: sewing machine, bobbin, 2 yards of cotton-type fabric, thread, fabric scissors. Prerequisites: operate a sewing machine and cut fabric. Presented by Bryn Roth. Grade 11-adult. Sign up at librarypoint.org.

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Salem Church, Wednesday, June 12, 7:00-8:30. Cooking demonstration of a summer-time

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Towne Centre, Wednesdays, June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14, August 28, 9:00-9:50 . Next to the Food Court in the Spotsylvania Towne Centre . Comfortable attire . No experience necessary.

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Local Hiking Trails and Citizen Science ■

Howell, Monday, June 10, 7:00-8 :30 . Presented by Harry Puffenberger, Vice President of the Central Rappahannock Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists.

Nature Walk ■

Porter, Thursdays, except July 4, 9:30-10 :30 . Seated exercise, age 55 and up.

Porter, Saturday, June 22, 9:30-11 :00 . Take a short hike and search for local plants and wildlife .

Spot Vision Screening

Backpacking Basics

Snow, Mondays, June 3 and July 22, 11 :00-1 :00. Free vision screening for all ages . In partnership with the Spotsylvania Courthouse Lions 100 Club .

Yoga for All Levels ■

Salem Church, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 4:00-5 :00 . Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one.

Chair Yoga Montross, Tuesdays, 12 :00-1 :00 . Presented by certified instructor Kay Hawkins.

Prenatal Yoga ■

Fredericksburg, Tuesdays, July 16 and July 30, 6:00-8:00. Bring mat, hydration, and blanket. Supportive partners are welcome . Presented by Sarah K. Blunkosky.

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Yoga for Easier Breastfeeding ■

Howell, Saturday, July 13, 10:00-11 :00 .

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book groups

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New members are always welcome!

Fredericksburg, 2nd Mondays, 7:30-9:00 June: She Loves You by Ann Hood July: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware

Montross Book Group Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11 :00-12:00 June: Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner July: Eliza Hamilton by Tilar J. Mazzeo August: Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot

Howell Book Group Howell, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 June: Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford July: One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus August: Summer Hours at the Robbers Library by Sue Halpern

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Porter, June 6, July 11, August 1, 7:30-8:45 June: Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly July: The Hour of Land by Terry Tempest Williams August: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Book Chat Towne Centre, 1stTuesdays, 10:30-11 :30. Discussion to be held at Starbucks. ■ Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 10:00-11 :00. Read what you like, then chat about your favorite books.

Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 June: Evicted by Matthew Desmond July: Circe by Madeline Miller August: Endurance by Alfred Lansing

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games Bridge NEVVt,me Salem Church, 1st and 3rd starting · Tuesdays, May 12:30-4:00, in June June 2:00-5:00. Novice to mid-level players with basic knowledge of bidding and the play of the hand. Salem Church, Wednesdays NEVVtime except the 3rd, May starting · 12:00-4:00, June 2:00-5:00. in June ■ Snow, 3rd Wednesdays, 12:00-4:00

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Zibibbo 73, 2757 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford. 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 June: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See July: Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple August: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

Board and Card Games Cafe ■

Expert Bridge

Newton, 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 Ask branch for offsite location. June: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng July: Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao August: Still Lives by Maria Hummel

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Cooper, 3rd Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 June: Oprah's choice July: Free read August: Blind date

August: The Answers by Catherine Lacey

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Fredericksburg, 1st Wednesdays, except May 1, 2:00-4:00. Light refreshments available.

Game On ■

Snow, 2nd Mondays, 3:00-5:00. Play Smash Brothers and other games.

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Mahjong Players Group Porter, Wednesdays, 1 :00-5:00. Experienced and beginner players welcome.

Puzzle Social Porter, 2nd Mondays, 9:30-11 :30

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writers More resources at

librarypoint.org/writers. Riverside Writers Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1 :00-4:00. A chapter of the Virginia Writers Club.

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Thursdays, 6:30-7:30. Adventure Brewing North, 33 Perchwood Dr., Fredericksburg June: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch July: Reader's Choice August: One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson

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Newton, Thursdays, June 6, July 11, August 1, 6:00-7:00. The Hague Winery, 8268 Cople Hwy, Hague June: Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple July: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle August: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

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Howell, 1st Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 . Fiction . ■ Howell, 2nd Wednesdays, 10:00-11 :30 . Memoir and journaling . ■ Howell, 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00-8 :30 . Poetry. ■ Salem Church, 4th Wednesdays, 7:00-8 :30 . Sci-fi, fantasy, and graphic novels .

Books & Coffee

Board Game Night Brain Break ■

Fried Center, 3rd Mondays, 4:00-6:00. Relax your mind with puzzles and games in the lounge.

Salem Church, 4th Mondays, except May 27, 7:00-8:30 Porter, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 Play one of ours or bring your own.

For the schedule of upcoming local author visits, search "Local Authors" under Events at librarypoint.org.

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get involved Ask a Lawyer Montross, Thursday, June 6, 6:30-7:30. Presented by lawyer George Townsend.

Experience different cultures by sampling homemade bread and talking to bakers from different cultures .

Learn about Law ■

Fredericksburg , 2nd and 4th Fridays, 10:00-11 :00. Ask our Law Specialist questions.

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Naturalization Information Session OMV portable office will process drivers licenses, ID cards, titles, and registration.

Learn the steps to U.S. citizenship. Presented by Gloria Williams-Brevard of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ■ Snow :

Friday, June 7, 10:00-12 :00 ■ Howell, Saturday, June 29, 1 :00-3 :00 ■ Tow ne Centre, Thursday, July 25, 11 :00-1 :00 (dro p in )

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aCIVIC LAB a WHAT IS WATER CONSERVATION? Demand for clean, healthy water is on the rise. Calculate your water footprint and learn ways to conserve and sustain this limited resource. ■

Porter, Monday, August 26, 5:30-7:00 In partnership with the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District.

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Learn how to contact your elected officials and make your voice heard. ■

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â&#x20AC;˘ SlAFFORD COUNTÂĽ has generously funded updated shelving in the Children's Area of the Porter Branch providing lower, wooden, bookstore -style shelving. The Fredericksburg Branch will be receiving similar shelving for their 1st and 3rd floors.

WE'RE OPENING our 2nd satellite branch --at the Partlow Ruritan Club in Spotsylvania's Berkeley District--very soon.

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Stay up-to-date on these projects and others by visiting librarypoint.org!

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Friends of the Library Friends Center & Bookshop BOOK SALES Fredericksburg Branch ~

• June 13-17 July11-15 .-• August 8-12 ~ - - • Saturdays and ~ - • Sundays:½ price · Mondays: $1 /bag ---~1

Snow Branch June13-18 July11-16 August 8-13 Saturdays and Mondays: ½ price Tuesdays: $1/bag

Howell Branch Porter Branch The Friends Center and Bookshop will open this summer at 125 Olde Greenwich Dr., Suite 150, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. The Shop is right next door to our Library Administration Center and Access Services Department and will offer a variety of used books and videos for all ages. Plus you can even pick up and check out your Library holds from this location!

Friends website, crrlfriends.org, before visiting. Interested in helping out at the new space? Update your volunteering preferences by editing your profile at err/friends. org, or email us at friends@crrl.org. Then, I'll be in touch! Your FOL President,

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June7-11 July 5-9 August 2-6 Sundays & Mondays: ½ price Tuesdays: $1/bag

June 27-July 1 July 25-29 August 22-26 Saturdays and Sundays: ½ price. Mondays: $1/bag

Salem Church Branch June 21-25 July 19-23 August 16-20 Sundays & Mondays: ½ price Tuesdays: $1/bag

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Thank ~you Friends of the Library for: • Purchasing additional mugs for the Winter Reading Program so that every participant received a prize • Prizes for our 24th Annual Teen Art Show and Teen Poetry Contest • Sponsoring Celebrate Seuss parties at all library branches To join the Friends of CRRL or to renew your membership, go on line to crrlfriends.org. Or mail this form to Friends of CRRL, 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 150, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.

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Book Sale Cashier

Fredericksburg Branch □ Porter Branch □ Howell Branch Salem Church Branch □ Snow Branch □ Cooper Branch Newton Branch □ Montross Branch □ *NEW* Bookshop

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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.

All branches closed May 26-27 and July 4.

1 Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401

2 William J. Howell Branch 806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22406

3 John Musante Porter Memorial Branch 2001 Parkway Boulevard Stafford, VA 22554

4 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

5 Spotsylvania Towne Centre Branch 390 Spotsylvania Mall Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Monday-Saturday ...... 10:00-9:00 Sunday ....................... 11 :00-6:00

6 Joint Use Branch at Barbara J. Fried Center Germanna Community College 124 Old Potomac Church Road, Stafford, VA 22554 Monday-Thursday ...... 4:00-8:00 Saturday ...................... 9:00-5:00

7 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

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

9 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

10 Blake T. Newton Memorial Branch 22 Coles Point Rd 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

Summer 2019

@Your Library 38

Celebrate CRRL's 50th birthday with games, activities, refreshments, and more! ■

Fredericksburg, Thursday, August 1, 1:00-2:30 ■ Porter, Friday,August 2, 10:00-12:00 ■ Snow, Friday, August 2, 11 :00-1 :00 ■ Salem Church, Saturday, August 3, 2:00-4:00 Howell, Tuesday,August 6, 10:00-12:00 ■ Towne Centre, Friday, August 9, 2:00-4:00 Newton, Monday, August 26, 5:00-6:00 Cooper, Wednesday, August 28, 5:00-6:00 Montross, Thursday, August 29, 3:00-4:00