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Appomattox Regional Library System

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MAY-AUG 2013

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2013 JUN-AUG

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Volume 1 | Number 3

Letter from the Director

Discover Your Library from Scott

www.arls.org LOCATIONS Headquarters, Hopewell

804-458-6329 209 E. Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860

Burrowsville

757-866-0659 18701 James River Drive Disputanta, VA 23842

Carson Depot

434-246-2900 16101 Halligan Park Road Carson, VA 23830

Dinwiddie

804-469-9450 14103 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841

Bring on the heat, bring on the Summer Reading Program! Until recently the Summer Reading Program was just for kids. Now we have rewards for all ages. We want to keep everyone reading in June, July, and August. Our themes, incentives and grand prizes are the best. Registration is paperless and can be completed from home. It has never been as easy to register and track what you or your family are reading. Count on your library this spring and summer to deliver top-notch programs and resources.

Prince George library will display the artwork of Dawn Angela Dickson-VanNess an author/artist.

A book inspiring series called 'The Red Scarves,' is a pictorial narrative of a woman's journey through imaginative landscape depicted primarily with oil on canvas. This is a precursor to a novella that will add further details to the tale. The opening and gallery talk will be on May 10.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a villager of Jamestown in 1607? Author Connie Lapallo will visit Dinwiddie on May 6 to discuss her latest novel,When the Moon Has No More Silver. Part of the very popular Jamestown Sky series, this novel follows the lives of women and children living in Jamestown from 1610 to 1620.

Disputanta

804-991-2403 10010 County Drive Disputanta, VA 23842

McKenney

804-478-4866 20707 First Street McKenney, VA 23872

We have history under our feet right here in our area. Amanda Vtipil, a Curator at Fort Lee Regional Archaeological Curation facility will share some of the discoveries unearthed in and around Prince George during a presentation on July 18.

Prince George

804-458-6329 x 3700 6605 Courts Drive Prince George, VA 23875

Rohoic

804-732-4119 7301 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803

Stay hydrated! If you read five books, you earn the Lil' ShortyAluminum Sport Bottle during the Groundbreaking Reads Adult Summer Reading program. If you challenge yourself playing BINGO, you can enter the Grand prize drawing for an Express Pass, which will make you number one on the list for requested items throughout the year.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mary Benjamin, Dinwiddie Libbie Dragoo, Hopewell Doris Gallup, Prince George Pat Hale, Prince George Fran Halupka, Hopewell Martha Sykes, Dinwiddie Pamela Tuggle, Prince George Sharon Bonner Yates, Dinwiddie * pending appointment for Hopewell MISSION The Appomattox Regional Library System will provide services and programs to the communities it serves through support of life-long learning, general information, and the exchange of ideas with effective use of traditional library resources and emerging technology.

CONTENT AND ENDORSEMENT: The content of ARLS publications, classes, and events does not necessarily reflect the views held by the Library, nor does mention of companies or organizations imply endorsement.

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE STATEMENT: By attending ARLS, or ARLS co-sponsored classes or events, at any location, the attendee agrees that: ARLS shall have the unrestricted right and license to use his or her image, likeness, name, voice, comment, or other proprietary or public rights, and that of any minor accompanying attendee, in any broadcast, telecast, photograph, video, audio sound, audiovisual, and/or other recording taken in connection with the class, event, or other transmission, distribution, public performance, or reproduction, in whole or in part, of the class or event for all purposes, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, without compensation. ARLS is the exclusive owner of all copyrights, and other proprietary rights. The rights granted herein to ARLS are assignable.

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Pre-school children through 5th graders will Dig Into Reading this summer. Teens and tweens, grades 6-12, are invited to look Beneath the Surface. All ages may register online at www.arls.org from June 17 to August 9. Be sure to check the schedule so you don't miss seeing and hearing performances by Tampa Taiko! Japanese Drumming, Rob the Magician, the Rainbow Puppets, and more.

As you plan your summer vacation, include the Appomattox Regional Library System on your itinerary. Our programs and resources can help you map your route to discover groundbreaking surprises. We look forward to seeing you this spring and summer for adventures in reading.

Scott Firestine Director

Donation Policy The Appomattox Regional Library welcomes donations of gently used and new books. All donations will be evaluated according to the Library’s collection development policy. Items that cannot be added to the collection will be handled by the Friends of the library for redistribution to the community, sale, recycling or discard. Either way, your gift benefits the library and is greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the sale of donated materials will be used by the Friends to support the library.

The library cannot accept: • Magazines (please recycle at community recycling locations) • Audio cassettes, video cassettes, record albums • Reader’s Digest Editions • Encyclopedias • Software • Textbooks older than 4 years • Non-Fiction items older than 5 years • Paperbacks older than 5 years • Moldy, discolored, stained, or malodorous items The library requests that you bring your donations only during the first week of each month.

Thank you for your assistance.

adult programs Groundbreaking Reads: Adult Summer Reading Program 2013 Have a little fun this summer by joining the Adult Summer Reading Program!

June 17 - August 9

How to participate • Register online at www.arls.org/AdultSRP • Play BINGO! Break new ground by challenging yourself to explore different book genres.

• Read a book from any 5 categories on the game card to win a Lil' Shorty Aluminum 17 ounce Sport Bottle.

• Complete any line horizontally, vertically, or diagonally on the game card for a chance to win the one and only Express Pass. Be first in line every time! The Express Pass will bump you to the top of the waitlist for any requested items for 1 year!

book groups These book groups are informal and friendly events. Our philosophy is that a cooperative book group has the benefit of encouraging members to read things that they might not read on their own.

Carson Depot Library

Dinwiddie Library

Hopewell Library

Hopewell Library

Prince George Library

6:00 p.m. on 3rd Thursday

7:00 p.m. on 3rd Thursday

1:00 p.m. on 3rd Thursday

6:30 p.m. on last Tuesday

6:00 p.m. on 2nd Tuesday

5/16 Harriet Beamer takes the Bus by Joyce Magnin 6/20 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 7/18 The Great Gatsby

by F. Scott Fitzgerald 8/15 The Chardonnay Charade by Ellen Crosby

5/16 I Hunt Killers

by Barry Lyga 6/20 An Invisible Thread

by Laura Schroff 7/18 Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson 8/15 Wild: from Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail by Cheryl Strayed

5/16 Goodbye for Now

by Laurie Frankel 6/20 The Light Between Oceans

by M.L. Stedman 7/18 The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka 8/15 Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

5/28 The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler 6/25 Midnight Rising

by Tony Horwitz 7/30 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 8/27 The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Frye

by Rachel Joyce

5/14 Beautiful Ruins

by Jess Walter 6/11 The Chardonnay Charade by Ellen Crosby 7/9 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows 8/13 True Sisters by Sandra Dallas

ACCOMMODATIONS: Appropriate accommodations will be made at Appomattox Regional Library System (ARLS) sponsored events for individuals with special needs, if requested at least one week in advance.

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special events HOPEWELL LIBRARY Southside From the Heart Join our knitters and crocheters as they create items for local hospitals, nursing homes and shelters. Crafters of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

1st & 3rd Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

2nd & 4th Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Weston Lectures This series of lunchtime lectures is organized by Historic Hopewell Foundation, and are all free and open to the public, beginning at 12 noon.

Two of the dates feature ARLS staff member Jean Langford: May 29- The Phoenix: William Haines of Hopewell August 28- The Iceman's Story: Hopewell's Joseph Perter PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY LIBRARY Community Day Book Sale and Clever Canine Event May 4, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Hopewell/PG Friends of the Library will host a book sale in the large meeting room of the library in support of the Woman's Club of Prince George County Community Day. Find great prices on gently used books. The Clever Canine Therapy and Obedience Club will also be available with trainers and pets to educate the public about the services provided by therapy dogs and their owners.

Art Opening and Gallery Talk: Dawn Angela Dickson-Van Ness May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Art will be displayed at Prince George during the month of May. Ms. Dickson-Van Ness is a resident of Blackstone, Virginia.

Dawn's major project is a series called 'The Red Scarves.' 'The Red Scarves' is a pictorial narrative about a woman's journey through an imaginative landscape depicted primarily with oil on canvas, although a novella is forthcoming that would further illustrate the story.

Visit the gallery on March 14 at 7:00 p.m. to meet the artist and go beneath the surface of her art.

Prince George Master Gardener's Series - Canning May 20 at 6:30 p.m.: Learn how you can savor the flavors of your groundbreaking summer garden throughout the year as the Prince George Master Gardeners guide you through a workshop on safe home-preservation of food. Through discussion and demonstration, a variety of techniques, guidelines and recipes will help ensure the food you preserve is safe and delicious.

History Program: Archeology at Fort Lee July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Dig into local history. Amanda Vtipil, Curator at the Fort Lee Regional Archaeological Curation Facility, will present current research into the lively history and prehistory beneath Fort Lee. DINWIDDIE LIBRARY Author Visit: Connie Lapallo May 6 at 7 p.m. Meet author Connie Lapallo at the historic Dinwiddie Courthouse, located at 14101 Boydton Plank Road in Dinwiddie.

Ms. Lapallo will be discussing her Jamestown Sky book series and will have books available to be purchased and autographed.

Learn more about Ms. Lapallo's books and research at www.ConnieLapallo.com.

Southside From the Heart Join our knitters and crocheters as they create items for local hospitals, nursing homes and shelters. Crafters of all ages and skill levels are welcome. 2nd & 4th Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

McKENNEY LIBRARY Community Open House and Book Sale May 4 at 11 a.m. Visit the library as it participates in the Town Of McKenney's Community Day. The town block party will feature games and refreshments, and the library will have a book sale to benefit the Friends of the Library-Dinwiddie. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

library board meetings The Appomattox Regional Library Board of Trustees meets at 2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month as follows and alternates meeting places within the library system: May 21 June 18 July 16 August

Rohoic Library Prince George Hopewell No Meeting

library closings All branches of the Appomattox Regional Library System will be closed: May 27 July 4 September 2

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Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day

friends of the library corner The Hopewell/Prince George Friends and the Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie invite you to join them as “Fun and Friend Raisers� for your local libraries.

Share your love of books and reading. Join the Friends of the Library today! For more information, stop by your local branch or contact Jan Rowley by email at jrowley@arls.org or by phone at (804) 458-6329 extension 2001.

Spring Meeting for the Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie Monday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Dinwiddie Courthouse, since this meeting is being co-sponsored by the Dinwiddie Historical Society. Connie Lapallo, author of the Jamestown historical novels will be speaking on her research into the lives of women and children in the early settlement of Jamestown. The event is free and open to the public and Ms. Lapallo will have copies of her books available for purchase and signing. Learn more about the author and her books at www.ConnieLapallo.com. The libraries in Dinwiddie have ongoing book sales at all their libraries to support FOLD and its donations to the Appomattox Regional Library System. Watch for an opportunity to bid on an early edition FOLD Ornament with the Dinwiddie County Seal in September.

Poetry, Prose and Pizza at the Prince George Library Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. is the next event scheduled in this quarterly series hosted by the Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library. Everyone is invited to bring original poetry or prose or a favorite selection from a book or collection. Nathan Richardson emcees this event in a family friendly atmosphere so come by, sign up to read, and enjoy a piece of pizza from co-sponsor, Luca Italian Restaurant. The Hopewell/PG Friends also invite you to visit The Reader's Friend Bookstore, on the ground floor of the Hopewell Library. The Bookstore is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and friendly volunteers will help you find great reads at great prices.

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Appomattox Regional Library System

Beneath The Surface Summer Reading Program for teens entering grades 6-12

MAY-AUG 2013

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2013!

Don't miss out on the fun this summer at the library! All participants will be entered in a drawing for great prizes including tickets to Busch Gardens, King's Dominion and the Richmond Metro Zoo, a Nintendo 3DS and more! Also, one very special winner will be awarded a private pizza and movie party for 10 people at the library! The more you read, the more chances you have to win! As you reach each prize level, you automatically earn another entry!

Dig Into Reading for little ones birth to pre-k and kids entering grades K-5!

Beneath The Surface Summer Reading Program for teens entering grades 6-12

Register online via the library's website (www.arls.org/KidSRP) and then visit any branch to pick up your program materials and registration prize!

Register online via the library's website (www.arls.org/TeenSRP) and then visit any branch to pick up your program materials and registration prize!

Prizes for completing each level are: 1: Book and a bag 2: Treasure chest prize 3: Treasure chest prize 4: Book

Prizes for completing each level are: 1: Book and a bag 2: Book of your choice 3: Prize Button 4: Book of your choice

all ages

June 17 - August 9 All prizes must be picked up by August 9

Game Days at the Hopewell Library 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join us May 4 and June 1 for video games, board games, and enjoy refreshments with your family and friends! Check out the Summer Reading Program schedule for additional Game Days.

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off events for kids: Enjoy refreshments, a craft, and register for the Summer Reading Program!

Mon. 6/17 2:30 – Prince George Library Tue. 6/18 2:30 – Hopewell Library Wed. 6/19 2:30 – Dinwiddie Library

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off gaming events for teens: Thur. 6/20 2:00-4:00 at Prince George Library Fri. 6/21 2:00-4:00 at Hopewell Library

Performances and Special Events: Meet Nutzy from the Richmond Flying Squirrels!

Bring your autograph book and camera to meet Nutzy! Nutzy will share one of his favorite books, then you get a chance to meet him!

Fri. 6/21 10:30 a.m. – Hopewell Library Experience the excitement of the Japanese Drumming ensemble Tampa Taiko! Wednesday, 6/26 2:30 - Beacon Theatre by Hopewell Library A visit from the Virginia Living Museum and some of their incredible animals! Monday, 7/01 at 1:00 - Prince George and 3:30 - Hopewell Amazing experiments and interactive fun with Mad Science! Thursday, 7/11 at 10:30 - Hopewell and 2:30 - Rohoic Dig into Archeology with Dennis Farmer!- A Hands-on adventure for the whole family. Monday, 7/15 at 1:00 - Prince George and 3:30 - Hopewell Rainbow Puppets - Our puppet friends are back to sing, dance, and play! Thursday, 7/25 at 1:30 - Hopewell and 4:00 - Dinwiddie Rob the Magician will present a lively show including tricks, puppets, and a surprise or two! Tuesday, 7/30 at 3:30 - Hopewell and 6:30 - Prince George Clever Canines “Dog Days of Summer” - ARLS is happy to welcome back the Clever Canines Therapy and Obedience Club! Come join us for some fun facts about dogs and follow that up with a meet and greet with the dogs-Rudy, Wally, Tucker, Wakefield, Storm and Breyden!

Friday, 8/2 at 2:00 - Prince George Library and 4:30 - Hopewell Library Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Celebration!

Mon. 8/5 1:00 - 3:00 @ Prince George Library • Wed. 8/7 1:00 - 3:00 @ Dinwiddie Library • Thur. 8/8 1:00- 3:00 @ Hopewell Library Craft sessions Stop by to dig into crafts! the following crafts will be offered throughout the summer at various locations.

Fossil print craft Tue. 6/25 10:30 at Hopewell Library Tue. 7/16 2:30 at the McKenney Library Wed. 7/24 2:30 at the Prince George Library Pirate hat craft Wed. 7/17 3:30 at the Carson Library Mon. 7/22 1:00 at the Prince George Library Thur. 7/25 10:30 at the Hopewell Library Wed. 7/31 3:30 at the Rohoic Library

Dino suncatchers Fri. 6/27 3:30 at Disputanta Library Tue. 7/9 2:30 at Dinwiddie Library Fri. 7/19 3:30 at the Rohoic Library Mon. 7/29 1:00 at Prince George Library Thur. 8/1 2:30 at the Hopewell Library Special Holiday offering: Join us to make Patriotic Jewelry!

Tues. 7/2 at 3:30 at Hopewell and Carson Libraries Wed. 7/3 at 3:30 at Prince George and Rohoic Libraries

Did you know...?

According to a 2010 School Library Journal article, youth who participate in summer reading programs improve their reading skills to the point where they are 52 Lexile points ahead of their peers who do not. The program also addresses what is sometimes referred to as a “summer learning loss”; instead of losing knowledge and skills during the summer months, youth who participate actually gain. What is perhaps more impressive though are the results found for those who didn't read during the summer. According to this same article, youth who didn't read over the summer were two years behind those who did. ARLS wants to give every child in Prince George and Dinwiddie Counties and the city of Hopewell the opportunity to be in the group of students who thrive.

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babies, toddlers, & preschool (birth to pre-k) Tots 'n Tea - NEW! A perfect way for new children and parents to meet each other and develop a love for reading and books! Parents and their children age up to 2 are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and circle time.

Light refreshments will be served.

Tots 'n Tunes - NEW! A fun-filled half-hour of interactive songs. Children will get to play simple percussion instruments and groove along to the beat!

Tuesday mornings at 10:30 throughout July: 7/2 - Prince George Library 7/9 - Hopewell Library 7/16 - Dinwiddie Library 7/23 - Prince George Library 7/30 - Hopewell Library

Thursday mornings: 6/20 - Hopewell Library at 10:30 6/27 - Rohoic Library at 11:30 7/18 - Prince George Library at 10:30 at our weekly Story Time 8/1 - Dinwiddie Library at 10:30 Ever Taste a Rainbow? Nutritional Story Time! “Dig in� to some new veggies and fruits with this story time program, focusing on the benefits of eating varied and healthy foods. Children will be introduced to various vegetables and fruits and encouraged to eat a variety of foods in every color of the rainbow!

Mon.7/8 1:00 Prince George Library Thur. 7/18 2:30 Hopewell Library Tue. 7/23 3:30 McKenney Library

Story Time June 17 - August 2 Story time programs aim to instill a love of reading by encouraging parents and other special adults to read aloud to children.

Activities in story time promote brain and language development for children from birth to age 5. At story time, children and caregivers are introduced to six early literacy skills that are essential for learning to read including print motivation, narrative skills, phonological awareness, vocabulary, letter knowledge, and print awareness. During seasonal series, joins us at these ARLS locations: Hopewell Library- Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

Prince George Library- Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Dinwiddie Library- Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

Carson Library- Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

kids (grades k to 5) Canines Book Buddies at the Hopewell Library May 9 and June 13 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Children gain confidence in reading by reading aloud to therapy dogs! Join clever canines handlers and therapy dogs for a fun way to practice reading skills! The program is for students in grades 2-4. Sign up for a 15 minute reading slot from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Registration Required.

Call 804-458-6329 ext. 1005 to register.

Cool Kids Club at McKenney Library Join us May 10 and June 14 at 4:30 p.m. for crafts, games, refreshments, book discussions and more at the McKenney Library.

Books selected for the group are intended for ages 10 and up.

Children's Book Week - May 13 - 19 Calling all Superheroes and Villains! Join us for a fun-filled week celebrating the best in children's literature!

Create-a-character contest: Pick up a form all week long at any of our branches to create your own Superhero or Villain!

Dress Up Day ! Monday, May 13 Come to the library as your favorite character! Staff will dress up too!

Super Movie Days! The Incredibles! rated PG Tuesday, May 14 at 4:30: Hopewell Thursday, May 16 at 4:30: Prince George Library Make your own Superhero/Villain mask - after each of our regularly scheduled story times!

(See above for days and times) Reel Reads - Movies based on the best books around!

Drop in to watch a movie based on some of the best kids books out there. Popcorn will be served. We will play a movie/book trivia game at the end of the show!

Mon. 6/24 1:00 - How to Eat Fried Worms (PG) Prince George Library Fri. 7/5 2:30 - James and the Giant Peach (PG) Hopewell Library Thur. 8/15 2:30 - Coraline (PG) Hopewell Library

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tweens & teens (grades 6 to 12) Cool Kids Club at McKenney Library Join us May 10 and June 14 at 4:30 p.m. for crafts, games, refreshments, book discussions and more at the McKenney Library.

Books selected for the group are intended for ages 10 and up.

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off gaming events for teens: Thur. 6/20 2:00-4:00 at Prince George Library Fri. 6/21 2:00-4:00 at Hopewell Library Reel Reads Movie & Trivia Some of the best Young Adult books have been made into great movies!

Join us to watch one, enjoy some popcorn, and play a movie/book trivia game after the show!

Wed. 6/17 2:30 - Hunger Games (PG-13) Prince George Library Fri. 6/28 2:30 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days (PG) Hopewell Library Wed. 7/10 2:30 -The Lightning Thief (PG) Prince George Library Fri. 7/12 - Princess Bride (PG) Hopewell Library Henna Tattoos You and your friends can get a long-lasting (but not permanent!) henna tattoo!

Fri., 7/26 2:30 - Prince George Library Fri. 8/2 2:30 - Hopewell Library Teen SRP Zombie Finale Party!

We will travel “Beneath the Surface� into the land of zombies!

Come and dress up in zombie clothes and make up and dance the day away!

Tues., 8/6 2:00-4:00 - Prince George Library Fri., 8/9 2:00-4:00 - Hopewell Library

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