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Appomattox Regional Library System

JUN-AUG 2016

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS 2016 JUNE 20 - JULY 30

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EXPL RE bookgroups Volume 4 | Number 2

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Hopewell Library Evening | Last Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

June 29. . . . . . . . Girl Waits with Gun by Daniel James Brown July 27. . . . . . . . . The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah August 31. . . . . . Oregon Hill by Howard Owen

LOCATIONS HEADQUARTERS Hopewell

Disputanta

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

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

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

McKenney

Carson Depot

Prince George

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

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

804-458-6329 x3700 6605 Courts Drive Prince George, VA 23875

Dinwiddie

Rohoic

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

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

OUR MISSION The Appomattox Regional Library System (ARLS) 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.

BOARD of TRUSTEES Mary Benjamin

Jacqueline Shepperson

Dinwiddie

Hopewell

Libbie Dragoo

Martha Sykes

Hopewell

Dinwiddie

Doris Gallup

Pamela Tuggle

Prince George

Prince George

Bertha Judge

Sharon Bonner Yates

Prince George

Dinwiddie

Fran Halupka Hopewell

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.

Hopewell Library Afternoon | Third Thursday 1:00 p.m.

June 16 . . . . . . . . The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown July 21. . . . . . . . . Oregon Hill by Howard Owen August 18. . . . . . All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Dinwiddie Library | Third Thursday 7:00 p.m.

June 16 . . . . . . . . Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal July 19. . . . . . . . . The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain August 18. . . . . . Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

McKenney Library | Third Tuesday 11:00 a.m.

June 14 . . . . . . . . Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell July 19. . . . . . . . . A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway August 16. . . . . . The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain

Introducing Book Group to Go! Want to start your own Book Group? It’s easy! Check out one of our Book Group Kits and gather friends! Each kit contains 10 copies of the title, a discussion guide, book and author background, and other goodies to make your book discussion successful.

Titles currently available: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister, Maus by Art Spiegelman, Good to Great by Jim Collins, Street Dreams by K’wan, The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion, The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri, Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, The Light between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, A Season for Tending by Cindy Woodsmall, Longbourn by Jo Baker, and The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

by Gabrielle Zevin.

Community Read Reading Along the Appomattox Returns This Fall!

The Paris Architect “The Paris Architect” by Charles Belfoure is our pick for the second annual “Reading along the Appomattox” program in October. This thriller involving a man who designs secret rooms to save Jews from the Nazis is a great summer read! Be ahead of the curve and read the book before you come to the exciting programs we have planned for the fall.

Dates and details will be available in the Fall EXPLORE program guide.

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Library Board Meetings The Appomattox Regional Library Board of Trustees meets at 2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month as follows: June 21, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hopewell Library July 19, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library To Be Announced August 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Meeting

Library Closings July 4, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Day June 21, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Libraries close at 5 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS Alzheimer’s Programs

Dinwiddie Library

Know the 10 Signs – Early Detection Matters

Celebrate Family Fun Month

Hopewell August 4 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Prince George August 11 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Dinwiddie Library Dementia 411: The following talks will address concerns, questions and answers that will be helpful to anyone whose life is being affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Come by the Dinwiddie Library on August 18 from 4:00 6:00 p.m. to celebrate Family Fun Month. Enjoy a sweet treat sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) and learn more about the free, fun resources @ your library.

Prince George Library Poetry, Prose and Pizza Nathan Richardson, published poet and youth mentor, will host an evening to share original or favorite poetry or prose selections on Thursday, July 28, beginning at 6 p.m.

The Hopewell/PG Friends of the Library host this event with sponsor Luca Italian Restaurant. Stop by to enjoy a slice of pizza and participate in this family friendly evening.

Healthy Habits for Body and Brain – June 16 at 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Dementia Conversations – Preparing the Family August 16 at 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Hopewell Library Miasha Gilliam El Author Visit June 11 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Miasha Gilliam El is a local co­author of a book called "Shift On", which is an anthology of collected stories of survival.

She will be at the Hopewell Library talking about her experiences in writing the book. Books will be available for sale.

Historical Exhibit of Postcards depicting Hopewell June - August Come check out this wonderful exhibit which helps celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hopewell. Located in the center aisle of the Hopewell Library, it features postcards depicting historical buildings and street scenes from the first half of Hopewell history, 1915 to 1966. The large framed pictures were donated by Mrs. Rae Blaha in memory of her husband Frank J. Blaha, Jr. Mr. Blaha was a well known local businessman, civic leader and avid big game hunter. These images adorned the walls of his office.

The small framed pictures were donated by Del Williams.

Mrs. Williams believes that her husband, Thomas Williams, received them from Gene Forti, former owner of the Anchor Room. Celebrate these snippets from the past and honor the rich history of Hopewell!

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.

Hopewell 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.

Carson Every Monday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

No meeting on July 4

Dinwiddie 2nd & 4th Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Prince George 1st & 3rd Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

ArtistWorks for Libraries offers online music instruction and art lessons.

For more information, go to www.arls.org.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Pajama Storytime Hopewell Library - July 11 at 6 p.m.

Bring a pillow, a blanket, and your favorite stuffed animal, then settle in for some fun bedtime stories. Make sure to wear your pajamas, because we’ll be wearing ours.

All Ages Clever Canines In this program for elementary school­-aged children, participants have the opportunity to read to therapy dogs. This is a great way for children to gain confidence in their reading skills and interact with our canine friends! Registration is required, and is limited to 8 participants. Please call Youth Services at 804-­458­-6329, extension 1013 or extension 1019 for information and to register.

Prince George Library - June 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Celebrating the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child We are so excited about a new part of the Harry Potter Universe, and we want to celebrate! Come to the Hopewell Library on July 30, the day before the book is released, and celebrate with us!

MOVIES! New to Appomattox Regional Library System this summer: Each Thursday, head over to the Hopewell Library to kick back and watch a movie.

Can't make it on Thursday? We'll have a second showing on Saturdays! Parents, please plan to stay with your child - don't worry, we promise the movies will be fun for everyone!

Harry Potter Party

Hopewell Library - July 30 at 2 p.m.

MOVIES!

Hopewell Library Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. (June 23 – July 30)

Summer Reading Program ALL AGES

Homeschool Huddle Open House and Curriculum Swap Homeschool Huddle did lots of fun and educational activities this past year, and we want this year to be even better! To do that, we need your help! Join us for an open house to learn about the library’s services and collections and how they can benefit you and your family. There will be fun activities and an opportunity to meet the Youth Services staff and ask questions. Bring your gently used curriculum materials to swap with other families for something new! Also, please bring ideas or requests you have to share for future programming. Your input will help the staff plan new and exciting events for homeschoolers.

Hopewell Library - Tuesday, August 16 at 1:00 p.m.

Librarian’s Choice Program If it’s Friday, that means it’s Librarian’s Choice! We’ll have something fun and interactive to do each Friday during the Summer Reading Program. Each event will be announced the week before it happens, so make sure to check in with your library to find out what we will be doing each Friday you won’t want to miss out!

Prince George Library - June 24 at 2 p.m.

Hopewell Library - July 1 at 2 p.m.

Dinwiddie Library - July 8 at 2 p.m Prince George Library - July 15 at 2 p.m Hopewell Library - July 22 at 2 p.m Dinwiddie Library - July 29 at 2 p.m.

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For more information, go to www.arls.org.

YOUTH PROGRAMS Babies, Toddlers, & PreSchool (Birth to Pre­K)

Little Scientists Pre­school (ages 3-5) The Five Senses Hopewell Library - June 20 at 11 a.m.

Life in a Pond Dinwiddie Library - June 29 at 11 a.m.

Caterpillar to Cocoon to Butterfly Prince George Library - July 7 at 11 a.m.

Music ‘n’ Movement Pre­school (ages 3-­5) ZOOmba - Dinwiddie Library - July 13 at a.m.

This 11 reading log belongs to: Beach Boogie - Hopewell Library - July 18 at 11 a.m.

Go For the Gold - Prince George Library - July 28 at 11 a.m.

Summer Story Time runs June 20 - July 31 No Story Time June 6 - June 18 or August 1 - August 13 **NO Story Time June 21 or July 4** 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. Please join us!

No registration is required.

Monday - Hopewell at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday - Rohoic at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Dinwiddie at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday - Prince George at at 10:30 a.m. ­ Disputanta at 4:00 p.m.

Friday - Carson at 10:30 a.m. **Saturday - Prince George at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer’s Market

1000 Books Before Kindergarten There is no better gift you can give your child than snuggling up and reading aloud to him or her every day.

Appomattox Regional Library System Reading 1,000 books to your baby, toddler, or preschooler may sound daunting, but this program allows you to set your own pace, while giving your child a jumpstart to their education. The only criteria is to complete 1,000 books before the child enters kindergarten. If you read just 1 book a day, you will finish in 3 years… if you read 3 books a day, you can finish in just 1 year!

Stop by any of our locations for more details and to register your child. If you have questions, please call the Youth Services Department at 458­-6329 ext. 1013.

Happy Reading!

Baby and Me A great introduction for you and your new family member to the wonderful world of books, rhymes, and songs. For babies ages birth to 18 months old, this program is limited to 15 babies and will last approximately 30 minutes.

Hopewell Library at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays (June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25) Prince George Library at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays (June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28)

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Join us for these special summer events!

The Amazing Mr B Magic Show Dinwiddie Library - June 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Prince George Library - June 21 at 2 p.m.

Virginia Living Museum Every Animal Has a Story If an animal could talk, what kind of story would it tell? How did it get its name? Where does it live?

What does it eat? Visit with some animal friends and hear about the fascinating stories of their lives.

Hopewell Library - June 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Prince George Library - June 28 at 2:00 p.m.

FLOW CIRCUS Read, Play, Learn, Win! Challenge yourself to win big this summer by learning new skills. Performer Paul Miller captivates audiences with dynamic storytelling explaining how he learned to set goals, find resources, and practice in order to achieve fantastic feats. One book starts him on a playful journey filled with objects flying, spinning, balancing, and disappearing. Paul’s comedy juggling and magic show engages audiences of all ages.

Hopewell Library - July 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Dinwiddie Library - July 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Bill Wellington­Musician­ Dinwiddie LIbrary - July 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Hopewell Library - July 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Bright Star Theater Bright Star Theater presents on July 19­ “Upcycled Cinderella” at the Dinwiddie Library at 10:30 a.m.

“Jackie Robinson” at the Prince George Library at 2 p.m.

Bat World Hampton Roads “Bats of Virginia” Hopewell Library - July 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Prince George Library - July 26 at 2 p.m.

Discover the fascinating lives of bats and the diversity surrounding these mammals!

Learn about the bats you may encounter in Virginia and myths surrounding them.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Tweens and Teens (Ages 9­-18)

Iron Chef for Tweens and Teens (Ages 9­-18) Create candy sushi masterpieces including the SECRET INGREDIENT Hopewell Library - July 14 at 6 p.m.

MOVIES! Head to the Hopewell Library this summer to watch awesome movies! We'll have everything from new blockbusters to classic favorites.

Hopewell Library July 7, July 21, July 28, at 6:00 p.m.

Volunteer Orientation for Teens Martial Arts World

Saturday, August 27

Self­-defense, Martial Arts Demo, Anti­bullying (Elementary and older) Hopewell Library - June 22, July 6, July 20 at 2 p.m.

Teens interested in volunteering at the library can learn more at the Teen Volunteer Orientation, August 27, 10:30 a.m. at the Prince George Library. Please fill out your application online at www.arls.org/support/volunteer and submit it by August 24 to participate. If you have questions, please email jrowley@ arls.org or call Jan Rowley at 804­458­6329 extension 2001.

Comics for Tweens and Teens

Create your own comic/graphic novel. (Ages 9­-18) Prince George Library June 27 at 6 p.m.

Arts and Crafts for Tweens (Ages 9­-12) Upcycling Hopewell Library June 29 at 2 p.m.

Origami Dinwiddie Library July 13 at 2 p.m.

Sporty Art Prince George Library July 27 at 2 p.m.

Don’t forget to visit The Reader’s Friend Book Store at the Hopewell Library to find gently used books, CDs and DVDs. The Book Store is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Proceeds from the bookstore and the ongoing sales at libraries like Dinwiddie, Carson, and McKenney help support programming for adults and children throughout the Appomattox Regional Library System.

Great Libraries Need Great Friends.

Become a Friend Today!

• Raise awareness of library programs and resouces • Receive early notice of special programs and events • Help in The Reader’s Friend Bookstore and book sales • Serve as an officer or committee member to host and plan events or work on special projects • Support new initiatives and the Summer Reading Programs for children and adults Contact Jan Rowley at 804-458-6329, ext. 2001 or email jrowley@arls.org Membership envelopes are available at all locations

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