EXPLORE Summer 2015

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Appomattox Regional Library System

SUMMER 2015

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Summer Reading Program 2015 Complete the program for a chance to win prizes!

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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

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

June 24. . . . . . . . Two A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino July 29. . . . . . . . Gray Mountain by John Grisham August 26. . . . . The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

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

June 18. . . . . . . Paper Towns by John Green July 16. . . . . . . . Us: a novel by David Nicholls August 20. . . . . Me Before You by Jo Jo Moyes

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

June 18 . . . . . . . The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin July 16. . . . . . . . Two A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino

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

August 20. . . . . The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

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.

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.

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.

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 16, 2015 . . . . . . . Rohoic Library July 21, 2015 . . . . . . . Hopewell Library August, 2015 . . . . . . . No Meeting

Library Closings June 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . S taff Appreciation Libraries close at 5 p.m.

July 3 & 4, 2015 . . . . . Independence Day

READING PROGRAMS

Read-to-me Program 2015 30 books in 30 days!

Summer Reading Program 2015 CHILDREN: Read two books per week, stop by the library each week to pick up a prize book!

Read eight books in four weeks, return your form at the end of July to be entered to win a 4-pack of tickets for King’s Dominion!

TEENS: Read one book per week, stop by the library each week to pick up a prize book!!

Read four books in four weeks, return your form at the end of July to be entered to win a 4-pack of tickets to King’s Dominion!​ ADULTS: Read one book a week (turn in your slips by Thursday of that week) to be entered in a weekly drawing for the prize of two tickets to a show at the newly restored Beacon Theatre! Turn in your completed registration form at the end of the summer reading program and be entered for a Grand Prize Drawing of an iPad Mini!

Return this form at the end of July to be entered in our Grand Prize drawing.

Read 30 books with your child during the month of July.

Return this form at the end of July to be entered to win a 4-pack of tickets to the Richmond Metro Zoo. Child’s Name:_______________________________________ Library card # (circle: child or caregiver): _____________________ Phone number:______________________________________ School attended:_____________________________________ Parents and caregivers – want to get email updates from the library about programs, services, and more?

Yes! No E-mail address:______________________________________

Books read during July 1-31, 2015 1._______________________ 16._______________________ 2._______________________ 17._______________________ 3._______________________ 18._______________________ 4._______________________ 19._______________________

Name:___________________________________________ Library card #:_____________________________________ Phone number:____________________________________ Please check one:

Child

Teen

Adult

5._______________________ 20.*______________________ 6._______________________ 21._______________________ 7._______________________ 22._______________________

E-mail address:____________________________________

8._______________________ 23._______________________

School attended:___________________________________

9._______________________ 24.______________________

Want to get email updates from the library about programs, services, and more?

Yes! No

10.*_____________________ 25._______________________

Week 1 title(s):____________________________________

11._______________________ 26.______________________

________________________________________________ Week 2 title(s):____________________________________ ________________________________________________ Week 3 title(s):____________________________________

12.______________________ 27._______________________ 13.______________________ 28._______________________ 14.______________________ 29._______________________

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15.______________________ 30.*______________________

Week 4 title(s): ___________________________________

* Stop by the library when you’ve read 10, 20, and 30 books to select a prize book of your choice!

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ADULT PROGRAMS Read to the Rhythm!

Summer Reading at All Libraries Read one book a week (turn in your slips by Thursday of that week) to be entered in a weekly drawing for the prize of two tickets to a show at the newly renovated Beacon Theatre! We will have four weeks of drawings for tickets. Then turn in your completed registration form at the end of the summer reading program for a water bottle and be entered for a grand prize drawing of an iPad Mini!

Hopewell Library

Prince George Library

Art Exhibit

Yoga for Beginners Classes

Life in Wood at Hopewell, with previews at Dinwiddie and Prince George, May 1 through June 27. Wood is transformed into landscapes in the exhibit Life in Wood. A portion of this exhibit will also be on view at the Dinwiddie Library and Prince George County Library. Vita Wall Davenport, a resident of DeWitt, Virginia, uses pyrography to produce her uncommon art. Pyrography, which translates into “writing with fire,� is created by using carefully applied heat to make images out of burn marks. Ms. Davenport, who also makes watercolor paintings, is a self-trained artist.

Continue on Thursdays June 4 - July 30 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Sit and Be Fit Classes Continue on Tuesdays | June 2 - July 28 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

This full-body workout with instructor, Terri Spicer, is designed to be done from either a seated or standing position. The class emphasizes exercises to improve flexibility, muscle and bone strength, circulation and balance. Suitable for people of all fitness levels.

This class offers flowing movements at a gentle pace with attention to breathing and postures. Participants will see improvement in muscle strength, circulation, flexibility, and balance.

Suitable for people of all fitness levels.

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 23, 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.

Dinwiddie Library

Southside From the Heart

Art Exhibit

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.

Living Color at Dinwiddie, with previews at Prince George and Hopewell, July 3 through August 29. Dinwiddie resident Freda Thomas paints lively watercolor scenes of summer. Samples of her art will also be featured at Prince George and Hopewell libraries.

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.

Celebrate Family Fun Month

Dinwiddie

Come by the Dinwiddie Library on August 20 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. to Celebrate Family Fun Month.

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

Enjoy a sweet treat sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) and learn more about the free, fun resources at your library.

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

Prince George

YOUTH PROGRAMS All Ages Celebrate the week of Eric Carle’s Birthday | June 22-27 Special Story time with craft - Usual story time schedule.

Monday - Hopewell - 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Rohoic - 7:00 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. at the Farmer’s market NEW!

CELEBRATE FAMILY FUN MONTH Come by the Dinwiddie Library on August 20 from 5 - 6:30 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 at your library.

Homeschool Open House and Curriculum Swap Prince George Library | Tuesday, August 18, 2:00 p.m.

Home school families are encouraged to visit the library for books, resources, and a quiet space to study and learn. The library is currently working to expand its program offerings for home school families, and 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.

Babies, Toddlers, & PreSchool (Birth to Pre-K) Summer Storytime starts July 6-31 NEW! Storytime is now offered six days of the week at various locations, including evenings at Rohoic and Hopewell and Saturdays at Prince George!

Storytime programs aim to instill a love of reading by encouraging parents and other special adults to read aloud to children. Activities in storytime promote brain and language development for children from birth to age 5. At storytime, 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 - 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Rohoic - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Dinwiddie - 10:30 a.m.

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

Friday - Carson - 10:30 Saturday - Prince George - 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer’s market NEW! No Storytime during June (see Eric Carle Storytime) or August No Storytime July 10, 16, 20, 29 (due to special events)

There is no better gift you can give your child than snuggling up and reading aloud to him or her every day. 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 jump start 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!

Here’s how to get started: Register your child at any ARLS location and get a program booklet (which includes a reading log) and a fish that your child will display in a pond at their library and use to keep track of (and show off!) their progress by adding scales to the fish for every 100 books they read. Check out books from your library and READ! Write the titles in the log to keep track of your progress. If you read the same book more than once, you may count it each time. Books read by grandparents, a babysitter, or a sibling count…and stories read at library Story Time count too!

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!

YOUTH PROGRAMS Tweens and Teens (Grades 6-12)

Great Libraries Need Great Friends.

Become a Friend Today!

• Raise awareness of library programs and resouces • Receive early notice of special programs and events

Volunteer Orientation for Teens Saturday, June 6 Teens interested in volunteering at the library can learn more at the Teen Volunteer Orientation, June 6, 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 June 4 to participate. If you have questions, please email jrowley@arls.org or call Jan Rowley at 804-458-6329 extension 2001.

• 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

Join us for these special summer events!

Bright Star Theater presents “Happily Ever After” July 2 - Hopewell Library at 11 a.m.

Dinwiddie Library at 2 p.m.

Steve Somers: Join Professor Steve for A Magical Celebration of Reading, Learning and Achievement!

July 20 - Prince George Library at 11 a.m.

Dinwiddie Library at 3 p.m.

Bill Wellington - Musician July 10 - Prince George Library at 11 a.m.

Hopewell Library at 2 p.m

GAME DAY at the Hopewell Library July 14 - 1 - 4 p.m.

Use the Wii or the Xbox to dance, sing and play music.

The Amazing Mr B Magic Show July 16 - H opewell Library at 11 a.m.

Prince George Library at 2 p.m.

Make and Take Musical Instruments Come to the library, make a musical instrument and take it home to play!

July 23 - Every Library - All day.

Virginia Living Museum presents 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? What is its family like? Visit with some animal friends and hear about the fascinating stories of their lives.

July 29 - Dinwiddie Library at 11 a.m.

Hopewell Library at 2 p.m.