EXPLORE Spring 2016

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Appomattox Regional Library System

MARCH - MAY 2016

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Celebrate

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 10-16, 2016

s e i r a r Lib m r o f s n ra IN THIS ISSUE

Free Comic Book Day

We want to hear from you!

Friends of the Library Survey

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EXPL RE Volume 4 | Number 1

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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

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

March 30. . . . . . . The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown April 27. . . . . . . . The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier May 25. . . . . . . . . The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

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

March 17. . . . . . . Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal April 21 . . . . . . . . The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins May 19. . . . . . . . . The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain

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

March 17. . . . . . . Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck April 21 . . . . . . . . The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah May 19. . . . . . . . . All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

McKenney Library | Third Tuesday 1:00 p.m.

March 15. . . . . . . The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah April 19. . . . . . . . My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout May 17. . . . . . . . . Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart

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.

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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Library Board Meetings The Appomattox Regional Library Board of Trustees meets at 2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month as follows: March 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rohoic Library April 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disputanta Library May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carson Library

Library Closings May 30, 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day

ADULT PROGRAMS

Special Presentation by Fort Lee Quartermaster Museum Staff Saturday, April 9, 2:00 p.m.

Unwind@YourLibrary Enjoy fun activities but short on time? Come check out our DIY boxes for quick and easy projects. We have art, brain games, duct tape box, and loom kit. Materials are provided.

Come relax, bring your friends and have a fun time. For all ages.

Learn about the amazing artifacts and research documents housed only a few miles away at the Fort Lee Quartermaster Museum. Museum Staff will share tales of our soldiers and sailors with an opportunity for hands on history. Bring your family to learn a little about our Fort Lee neighbors and enjoy refreshments with the Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library.

Sit and Be Fit Tuesdays 3/1 - 5/31 - 10:30-11:30 a.m.

No class on April 5th.

Hopewell Library

This full-body workout is designed to be done from both a seated chair and a standing position. The class will emphasize exercises to improve flexibility, muscle and bone strength, circulation, and balance. It is fun and easy and suitable to people of all fitness abilities.

American Sign Language Class

HIIT and Flow Fitness Class

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 /5 - 6/7, 6:00-7:30 pm.

Interested in sign language? Do you want to learn how to communicate with a friend or loved one? Well, we have the perfect class for you. Come learn beginning sign language for free at the Appomattox Regional Library at Hopewell. Classes will be taught by Mr. Darrell Avery, a graduate of Gallaudet University in Deaf Education. The classes will be co-taught by Ms. Connie Pierett, a Hearing Specialist and Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for the Hopewell Public Schools.

You will be required to purchase and have the book, “ Barron’s E-Z American Sign Language” available for the class.

Alzheimer's and Dementia 411 Know the 10 Signs: Forgetfulness When is it a Problem?

Hopewell - April 5 - 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Prince George - April 14 - 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Dinwiddie - April 21 - 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Topic to be announced) Cindy Hamlin, the Tri-Cities Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting these informational sessions about Alzheimer.This program gives participants a review of the warning signs of dementia diseases, Alzheimer’s specifically, and when a person should consider a medical evaluation.

Mondays 3/14 - 5/23, 5:30-6:30 pm.

Kathryn Thompson from the Sports Backers Fitness Warriors program will be here to present this fitness program. This will be a combination of high intensity training, yoga and pilates.

Art Exhibitions Wanted Now seeking applications to exhibit at ARLS in 2016. Please visit our website for details and the application.

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ADULT PROGRAMS Dinwiddie Library The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invites everyone to the Annual Spring Meeting on Monday, May 2, at 7:00 p.m.

This will be an opportunity to learn about Mrs. Yoder’s Donut Kitchen from Jay Yoder. He will explain a little about the family’s Mennonite faith, how the family decided to settle in Dinwiddie County, and the history of their very famous donut business. He will also be bringing a couple of trays of donuts for people to sample.

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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK April 10-16

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries – school, public, academic and special – participate.

Prince George Library Yoga for Beginners Thursdays 3/10 - 5/26.

There will be no class on April 7th.

Receive the abundant benefits of yoga. This gentle class offers flowing movements at a gentle pace with attention to breathing and postures. You will see improvement in muscle strength, circulation, flexibility, and balance. It is suitable to people of all fitness levels.

Please bring a yoga mat to class.

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, April 28, beginning at 6 p.m. The Hopewell/PG Friends of the Library host this event with sponsor Luca Italian Restaurant.

So stop by to enjoy a slice of pizza and participate in this family friendly evening.

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Stop by our libraries or visit our website www.arls.org to see how the library will transform your life.

And don’t forget to visit The Reader’s Friend Bookstore at the Hopewell Library to find gently used books, CDs and DVDs. The Bookstore 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, Rohoic, Carson, and McKenney help support programming for adults and children throughout the Appomattox Regional Library System.

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 May 30***

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.

YOUTH PROGRAMS Friday, April 1 – Music ‘n’ Movement Prince George Library - April 1, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

It’s no joke! Come to the library for this fun and action-packed program that will have your preschoolers up and moving! For ages 3-5.

Saturday, April 2 – Crafts Burrowsville Library, Carson Depot Library, Dinwiddie Library, Hopewell Library, Prince George Library April 2, during regular library branch hours Head into the library for a fun spring-themed craft! All ages.

All Ages SPRING BREAK! (March 28 - April 2) Monday, March 28 – Little Scientists DINOSAURS! - STEM Program!

Hopewell Library - March 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Do you have a budding scientist in your house? Bring them to this program designed for preschoolers! Working at different stations, your little scientist will be introduced to the world of dinosaurs, all while having fun! For ages 3-5.

Tuesday, March 29 – Lego Club Burrowsville Library, Carson Depot Library, McKenney Library, Rohoic Library - March 29, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Bring out your builders! For Spring Break, we’re bringing Lego Club to four new library branches! So bring your imagination, but don’t worry about the Legos because we will have them ready and waiting for you! For ages 6-12.

Wednesday, March 30 – Gardening 101 Dinwiddie Library - March 30, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

In this program for elementary students, kids will have fun while also learning about the basics of growing plants and flowers. Be prepared to get those hands dirty! For ages 6-12

Wednesday, March 30 – Teen Pizza Taste Test Party (grades 6-12) Prince George Library - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

What do you think makes the perfect pizza? Thin or traditional crust? Red or garlic sauce? We want to know! Come to the Prince George Library where we will have pizzas from different locations; you try them then judge them! The winner will be crowned the best pizza in Prince George! For teens, grades 6-12.

Thursday, March 31 – Tricks for Tweens

Babies, Toddlers, & PreSchool (Birth to Pre-K) 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!

Story time sessions will now run 6 weeks at a time, with a one-week break in between. No registration is required.

March 1 - April 2 and April 11 - June 4 Monday - Hopewell - 10:30 a.m. (No Story Time 5/2 and 5/30) Tuesday - Rohoic - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Dinwiddie - 10:30 a.m.

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

Friday - Carson - 10:30 a.m.

Saturday - Prince George- 10:30 a.m. ***Storytime at the Farmer’s Market resumes on May 14***

Prince George Library - March 31, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Evening Story Time

Tweens can get ready for April Fool’s Day at this crafting program! Come to the library and make fun items that will fool your family and friends! For ages 9-12.

A special offering for families not able to attend during the day.

Rohoic Library - Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Special Story Times Pajama Story Time Bring a pillow, a blanket, your favorite stuffed animal, and settle in for some fun bedtime stories. Make sure to wear your pajamas, because we’ll be wearing ours!

Hopewell Library - March 21, April 18, May 23; 6 p.m.

Baby and Me: A storytime for babies and their caretakers.

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 10:00 a.m. on Mondays (3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28) (4/11, 4/18, 4/25) (5/9, 5/16, 5/23) Prince George Library 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays (3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31) (4/14, 4/21, 4/28) (5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26) (6/2)

Early Literacy Classes for Families featuring Rhonda Lee, Literacy Specialist Early literacy is everything a child knows about reading and writing before he or she can read or write. Developing these skills will help your child become a strong, independent reader. It is never too early to start! Join Ms. Lee, an Early Literacy specialist, after select Story Time sessions at the Hopewell, Dinwiddie, and Prince George libraries to learn ways to encourage early literacy skills in your children. Parents and caregivers will receive helpful tips and tricks as well as easy, inexpensive ways to help your child develop valuable skills and love reading!

Emergent Writing Monday, April 11 - after the 10:30 a.m.

Story Time session at Hopewell Wednesday, April 13 - after the 10:30 a.m.

Story Time session at Dinwiddie Thursday, - April 14 after the 10:30 a.m.

Story Time session at Prince George

Transitioning to Kindergarten Wednesday, May 4 - after the 10:30 a.m.

Story Time session at Dinwiddie Thursday, May 5 - after the 10:30 a.m.

Story Time session at Prince George

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St. Patrick’s Day Themed Story Times – March 14 - March 19 March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day! Join us for fun stories and a craft during the normal Story Time hours and then test your luck looking for a treasure at the end of the rainbow!

Earth Day Themed Story Times – April 18 - April 23 Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with stories and a craft during the normal Story Time hours.

Mother’s Day Themed Story Times – May 2 - May 7 It’s time to celebrate MOM with stories and a craft during the normal Story Time hours.

Lego Club!

Tuesdays March 29, April 26, May 31 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Dinwiddie Library, Hopewell Library and Disputanta Library.

The Appomattox Regional Library System is very excited to bring back Lego Club! If you are already a Lego Master Builder or even if you’re a first timer, this is the place for you. The library will provide the Legos, while the kids provide the imagination!

Ages 6-12

Clever Canines Prince George Library, April 11 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In this program for elementary schoolaged 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, extensions 1013 or 1019 to register.

Free Comic Book Day! May 7 - All day (while supplies last) Hopewell Library, Prince George Library, Burrowsville Library, Carson Depot Library, Dinwiddie Library Do you love comic books? Want to get your hands on a FREE one? Come into the library on May 7 and pick out ONE comic book! We’re partnering with your friendly neighborhood comic book store, The Time Capsule, so if you come in and take a comic, you’ll also be entered to win some sweet swag! Remember, one comic per person, while supplies last!

YOUTH PROGRAMS Tweens and Teens (Grades 6 to 12)

Teen Tech Week!

March 6 - March 12 Calling all teens! We have THREE awesome programs for you this week!

Homeschool Huddle Monthly Meetup All Meetups will be at the Hopewell Library March 15, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

Visit us at the library to learn more about different types of crafts - working with yarn, with paper, or with beads, there will be something fun for everyone to discover! *These will be demonstrations only; supplies and materials for students to try on their own will be limited.

April 19, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

Show off your science skills at the Homeschool Huddle Science Fair! With three different school levels (elementary, middle, high), every one is able to enter. Please register with the Youth Services staff by April 5th so that we will know how many to expect.

Call 804-458-6329, extensions 1013 or 1019 for more information and to register.

May 17, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand! What’s your favorite book?

Or maybe a book that really changed your mind about something? We want you to show us by participating in our Reading Fair. Just like a science fair but with books instead of experiments! Presentations will be judged on creativity in three levels (elementary, middle, and high school). For rules and more details, please contact Youth Services at 804-458-6329, extensions 1013 or 1019.

Post-It Art This is your chance to make a masterpiece using Post-It notes! We provide the Post-Its, you provide the artistic genius!

Hopewell Library – March 8, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robotics Team Learn how the ARGS (Appomattox Regional Governor’s School) team is rolling into the future! Hopewell Library - March 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Pac-Man Live! Think you’ve got the skills to clear the board before the ghosts get you? Come prove it! Prince George Library – March 10, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Teen Volunteer Orientation Hopewell Library - Saturday, May 21, 10:30 a.m.

Teens interested in volunteering at the library can learn more at the Teen Volunteer Orientation at the Hopewell Library.

Please submit your application in advance on the website at www.arls.org. Call Jan Rowley at 804-458-6329 extension 2001 to register.

NEW! Teen Advisory Group (TAG) MYSTERY NIGHT! Prince George Library - April 15 6 p.m.

The library may be closed, but a crime has been committed and we need your help! If you fancy yourself the next Sherlock Holmes or Veronica Mars, come to the library and solve this mystery! For teens grades 5–12. Please contact Youth Services at 804-458-6329, extensions 1013 or 1019 for more information.

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SURVEY We want to hear from you. Please fill out this survey and check (✔) all boxes that apply to you and your experience with the library. FOL members who complete and return this survey by May 31, 2016 will be eligible for a random drawing for $50.00. Please enter your contact information below to be entered in the drawing.​

D E TAC H A N D R E T U R N F O R M TO YO U R L I B R A R Y

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY (FOL)

Name:_____________________________ Phone:_________________ Email:_____________________________ 1.

I am an HPG FOL member I am NOT an HPG FOL member

2. W hat programs would you like to see at annual business meetings?

(Please prioritize from 1-8 with 1 being the most important to you) ____ author/book

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3. In which location would you be more likely to attend a Friends of the Library event?

Hopewell HQ

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Disputanta

Burrowsville

Weston Manor

other location (specify) ________________________

4. What day and time would you be more likely to attend a Friends of the Library event?

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Saturday morning Saturday afternoon 5. F riends of the library funding comes primarily from book sales. The funds are used to pay for operating expenses (dues, fees, insurance, etc.), business meeting programs, additional library books, totes, book bags, bookmarks, calendars, to help support the scholarship program, EXPLORE publication costs, summer and community reading programs, some other annual program costs, and special library programs as requested. If you believe there is another library program or item the Friends of the Library should consider for funding, please list below:

_______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Please return completed survey in person to the Hopewell library, or mail it to: FOL • ATTN: Membership • P. O. Box 178 • Hopewell, VA 23860.

Non-members interested in the FOL can contact a local ARLS branch library for more information on the FOL.

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