YOUTH PROGRAMS Winter Story Time December 1 - March 6
DEC-FEB 2014/2015
Books in 30 Days” for babies, toddlers and preschool-
Blind Date with a Book
aged children and one book a week for elementary,
February 9th-14th
Winter Reading Program “Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program. We are excited to bring back “30
middle, and high schoolers. Visit the library each week for a prize book! At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet or Nabi. See inside for the Winter Reading form to record your books
Appomattox Regional Library System
Come in during the week of Valentine’s Day for a date you will not forget! The best part is you don’t have to pay for it and we have plenty of options...
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
we mean books! Read each book’s dating profile and choose your perfect match. Once you have finished, complete the “Rate your Date” card and let us know if it was
Early Literacy Classes for Families featuring Rhonda Lee, Literacy Specialist
a “dud” or a “stud”.
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!
and other special adults to read aloud to children. Activities in story time
Volunteer Orientation
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.
Join Ms. Lee, an Early Literacy specialist, after select Story Time sessions at the Hopewell and Prince George libraries to learn ways to encourage early literacy skills in your children. Parents and caregivers will receive
Monday - Hopewell - 10:30am (No Story Time January 19th, February 16th)
helpful tips and tricks as well as easy, inexpensive ways
Tuesday - Rohoic - 7:00pm
to help your child develop valuable skills and love
Wednesday - Dinwiddie - 10:30am
reading!
Thursday - Prince George - 10:30am, **NEW TIME Disputanta - 4:00pm** Friday - Carson - 10:30am Saturday- Prince George- 10:30am
Tweens & Teens (Grades 6-12)
Story time programs aim to instill a love of reading by encouraging parents
Print and Word Awareness Monday, February 9th - after the 10:30
January 10th Teens interested in volunteering at the library can learn more at the Teen Volunteer Orientation, January 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Prince George Library. Please submit your application in advance. Applications are available on our website at www.arls.org. Please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 804-458-6329 extension 2001 or email jrowley@arls.org for more information.”
Enjoy video, music & audiobooks on your PC, tablet, or phone...
Winter Reading Program
Story Time session at Hopewell **No Story Time from December 12th to January 11th** See below for “All Aboard the Polar Express” Story Time
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Thursday, February 12th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Prince George
“All Aboard the Polar Express” Story Time December 15th-20th during regular Story Time schedule This special family story time is sure to get everyone in the Holiday spirit. We will be sharing the story of The Polar Express and other holiday
“Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program.
favorites. Families are welcomed to come in their pajamas and enjoy milk
Elementary, middle, and high schoolers are invited toread one book
and cookies. We will also have a fun craft for the kids to enjoy.
per week, record it on the Winter Reading Program form inside this
Come and help us celebrate the season!
program, and visit the library each week for a prize book! At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet.
...with only your ARLS library card!
ARLS 2015 Winter Reading Program
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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
Disputanta 804-991-2403 10010 County Drive Disputanta, VA 23842
Dinwiddie 804-469-9450 14103 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841
McKenney 804-478-4866 20707 First Street McKenney, VA 23872
Prince George 804-458-6329 x3700 6605 Courts Drive Prince George, VA 23875
Rohoic 804-732-4119 7301 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803
bookgroups Hopewell Library Evening | Last Wednesday 6:30 p.m. January 28................ Hamlet by William Shakespeare February 25.............. The Remedy for Love by Bill Roorbach March 25.................... A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller
Hopewell Library Afternoon | Third Thursday 1:00 p.m. January 15................ The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin February 19.............. The Hurricane Sisters by Dorothea Benton Frank
Kids and teens: Read one book per week, stop by the library each week to pick up a prize book!
March 19.................... Two A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertinou
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.
Winter Reading Program!
Dinwiddie Library | Third Thursday 7:00 p.m. January 15................ A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller February 19.............. Paper Towns by John Green March 19.................... Me Before You by Jo Jo Moyes
Everyone who completes at least four books in four weeks can return their form at the end of the winter to be entered in our Grand Prize drawing!
Mary Benjamin Dinwiddie
Libbie Dragoo Hopewell
Doris Gallup Prince George
Bertha Judge Prince George
Fran Halupka Hopewell
Jacqueline Shepperson Hopewell
Martha Sykes Dinwiddie
Pamela Tuggle Prince George
Sharon Bonner Yates Dinwiddie
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.
http://www.facebook.com/appomattoxregionallibrary
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January 20 2:00 pm Prince George
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February 17 2:00 pm Rohoic
Library Closings All branches of the Appomattox Regional Library System will be closed: December 24/Christmas Eve | December 25/Christmas Day December 31/New Year’s Eve Day (close at 5:00) January 1/New Year’s Day | January 19/Dr. Martin Luther King Day February 16/2015 President’s Day
digitizing our microfilm of the Hopewell News which spans from 1916-2004. What does this mean to you, our patrons? Starting in the New Year, you will be able to find any article or information that you are searching for using a keyword search instead of
Child’s Name:
having to use the microfilm and search multiple rolls. Ask us about it and we’ll be glad to show you how. We are excited!
Library card # (circle: child or caregiver):
Parents and caregivers! Want to get e-mail updates from the library about programs, services, and more? Yes! No E-mail address:
Books read from February 1 - March 2, 2014
Burrowsville Library
Southside From the Heart
Holiday Open House: The Burrowsville Library will be open Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m. during the Annual Christmas Party at the Burrowsville Community Center, sponsored by The Friends of Burrowsville School. There will be square dancing and a cake walk! The Friends of Burrowsville School will also be collecting cans of food to donate to the Prince George County Food Bank during the event.
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
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E-mail address:
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The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invites everyone to the Annual Holiday Open House on Friday, December 5, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. The event includes door prizes, refreshments and a chance to browse the holiday book sale which will last through December 23.
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Please check one:
December 2 2:00 pm Hopewell
community since their inception. We are in the process of
Read 30 books with your child during the month of February. *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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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.
The Appomattox Regional Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month and alternates meeting places within the library system.
Coming soon to ARLS! Hopewell News has been part of our
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Name:
Phone number:
Library Board Meetings
2015 Read-to-me program
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Introducing Book Group to Go!
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.
Hopewell News Digitization Program
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Library card #:
BOARD of TRUSTEES
30 Books in 30 Days!
ADULT PROGRAMS
Child
Week 1 (Feb. 2-7) title:
Week 2 (Feb.9-14) title:
Week 3 (Feb. 16-20) title:
Week 4 (Feb. 23-27) title:
Teen
by the library when you’ve read 10, 20, and 30 books to select * Stop a prize book of your choice!
The Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library present “An Evening with Frederick Douglass” on Friday, February 20, at 7 p.m. at the Burrowsville Library. Nathan Richardson, acclaimed poet and spoken word performer, captures the essence of the great orator and abolitionist. His 30 minute performance surveys his life with excerpts from speeches and is followed by a 30 minute question and answer time.
Dinwiddie Library Grand Illumination: Visit the Historic Dinwiddie Court House, December 2, at 7 p.m., for the Grand Illumination of the historic courthouse and grounds. The Dinwiddie Library will take part in the event, which will include refreshments, music and dance.
Holiday Open House, December 6, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join the Town of McKenney for a holiday parade, and then visit the library for an open house. The parade begins at 2:00 p.m.
Prince George Library Nathan Richardson, published poet and youth mentor, hosts an evening to share original or favorite poetry or prose selections, Thursday, January 23, 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.
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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.
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Carson Every Monday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Dinwiddie 2nd & 4th Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Prince George 1st & 3rd Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
And 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, Rohoic, Carson, and McKenney help support programming for adults and and children throughout the Appomattox Regional Library System.
EXPL RE Volume 2 | Number 6
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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
Disputanta 804-991-2403 10010 County Drive Disputanta, VA 23842
Dinwiddie 804-469-9450 14103 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841
McKenney 804-478-4866 20707 First Street McKenney, VA 23872
Prince George 804-458-6329 x3700 6605 Courts Drive Prince George, VA 23875
Rohoic 804-732-4119 7301 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803
bookgroups Hopewell Library Evening | Last Wednesday 6:30 p.m. January 28................ Hamlet by William Shakespeare February 25.............. The Remedy for Love by Bill Roorbach March 25.................... A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller
Hopewell Library Afternoon | Third Thursday 1:00 p.m. January 15................ The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin February 19.............. The Hurricane Sisters by Dorothea Benton Frank
Kids and teens: Read one book per week, stop by the library each week to pick up a prize book!
March 19.................... Two A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertinou
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.
Winter Reading Program!
Dinwiddie Library | Third Thursday 7:00 p.m. January 15................ A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller February 19.............. Paper Towns by John Green March 19.................... Me Before You by Jo Jo Moyes
Everyone who completes at least four books in four weeks can return their form at the end of the winter to be entered in our Grand Prize drawing!
Mary Benjamin Dinwiddie
Libbie Dragoo Hopewell
Doris Gallup Prince George
Bertha Judge Prince George
Fran Halupka Hopewell
Jacqueline Shepperson Hopewell
Martha Sykes Dinwiddie
Pamela Tuggle Prince George
Sharon Bonner Yates Dinwiddie
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.
http://www.facebook.com/appomattoxregionallibrary
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January 20 2:00 pm Prince George
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February 17 2:00 pm Rohoic
Library Closings All branches of the Appomattox Regional Library System will be closed: December 24/Christmas Eve | December 25/Christmas Day December 31/New Year’s Eve Day (close at 5:00) January 1/New Year’s Day | January 19/Dr. Martin Luther King Day February 16/2015 President’s Day
digitizing our microfilm of the Hopewell News which spans from 1916-2004. What does this mean to you, our patrons? Starting in the New Year, you will be able to find any article or information that you are searching for using a keyword search instead of
Child’s Name:
having to use the microfilm and search multiple rolls. Ask us about it and we’ll be glad to show you how. We are excited!
Library card # (circle: child or caregiver):
Parents and caregivers! Want to get e-mail updates from the library about programs, services, and more? Yes! No E-mail address:
Books read from February 1 - March 2, 2014
Burrowsville Library
Southside From the Heart
Holiday Open House: The Burrowsville Library will be open Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m. during the Annual Christmas Party at the Burrowsville Community Center, sponsored by The Friends of Burrowsville School. There will be square dancing and a cake walk! The Friends of Burrowsville School will also be collecting cans of food to donate to the Prince George County Food Bank during the event.
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
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E-mail address:
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Want to get e-mail updates from the library about programs, services, and more? Yes! No
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The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invites everyone to the Annual Holiday Open House on Friday, December 5, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. The event includes door prizes, refreshments and a chance to browse the holiday book sale which will last through December 23.
10 *
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McKenney Library
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30 *
Please check one:
December 2 2:00 pm Hopewell
community since their inception. We are in the process of
Read 30 books with your child during the month of February. *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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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.
The Appomattox Regional Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month and alternates meeting places within the library system.
Coming soon to ARLS! Hopewell News has been part of our
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Name:
Phone number:
Library Board Meetings
2015 Read-to-me program
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Introducing Book Group to Go!
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.
Hopewell News Digitization Program
1
Library card #:
BOARD of TRUSTEES
30 Books in 30 Days!
ADULT PROGRAMS
Child
Week 1 (Feb. 2-7) title:
Week 2 (Feb.9-14) title:
Week 3 (Feb. 16-20) title:
Week 4 (Feb. 23-27) title:
Teen
by the library when you’ve read 10, 20, and 30 books to select * Stop a prize book of your choice!
The Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library present “An Evening with Frederick Douglass” on Friday, February 20, at 7 p.m. at the Burrowsville Library. Nathan Richardson, acclaimed poet and spoken word performer, captures the essence of the great orator and abolitionist. His 30 minute performance surveys his life with excerpts from speeches and is followed by a 30 minute question and answer time.
Dinwiddie Library Grand Illumination: Visit the Historic Dinwiddie Court House, December 2, at 7 p.m., for the Grand Illumination of the historic courthouse and grounds. The Dinwiddie Library will take part in the event, which will include refreshments, music and dance.
Holiday Open House, December 6, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join the Town of McKenney for a holiday parade, and then visit the library for an open house. The parade begins at 2:00 p.m.
Prince George Library Nathan Richardson, published poet and youth mentor, hosts an evening to share original or favorite poetry or prose selections, Thursday, January 23, 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.
♥
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.
♥
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.
And 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, Rohoic, Carson, and McKenney help support programming for adults and and children throughout the Appomattox Regional Library System.
EXPL RE Volume 2 | Number 6
www.arls.org •
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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
Disputanta 804-991-2403 10010 County Drive Disputanta, VA 23842
Dinwiddie 804-469-9450 14103 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841
McKenney 804-478-4866 20707 First Street McKenney, VA 23872
Prince George 804-458-6329 x3700 6605 Courts Drive Prince George, VA 23875
Rohoic 804-732-4119 7301 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803
bookgroups Hopewell Library Evening | Last Wednesday 6:30 p.m. January 28................ Hamlet by William Shakespeare February 25.............. The Remedy for Love by Bill Roorbach March 25.................... A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller
Hopewell Library Afternoon | Third Thursday 1:00 p.m. January 15................ The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin February 19.............. The Hurricane Sisters by Dorothea Benton Frank
Kids and teens: Read one book per week, stop by the library each week to pick up a prize book!
March 19.................... Two A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertinou
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.
Winter Reading Program!
Dinwiddie Library | Third Thursday 7:00 p.m. January 15................ A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller February 19.............. Paper Towns by John Green March 19.................... Me Before You by Jo Jo Moyes
Everyone who completes at least four books in four weeks can return their form at the end of the winter to be entered in our Grand Prize drawing!
Mary Benjamin Dinwiddie
Libbie Dragoo Hopewell
Doris Gallup Prince George
Bertha Judge Prince George
Fran Halupka Hopewell
Jacqueline Shepperson Hopewell
Martha Sykes Dinwiddie
Pamela Tuggle Prince George
Sharon Bonner Yates Dinwiddie
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.
http://www.facebook.com/appomattoxregionallibrary
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January 20 2:00 pm Prince George
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February 17 2:00 pm Rohoic
Library Closings All branches of the Appomattox Regional Library System will be closed: December 24/Christmas Eve | December 25/Christmas Day December 31/New Year’s Eve Day (close at 5:00) January 1/New Year’s Day | January 19/Dr. Martin Luther King Day February 16/2015 President’s Day
digitizing our microfilm of the Hopewell News which spans from 1916-2004. What does this mean to you, our patrons? Starting in the New Year, you will be able to find any article or information that you are searching for using a keyword search instead of
Child’s Name:
having to use the microfilm and search multiple rolls. Ask us about it and we’ll be glad to show you how. We are excited!
Library card # (circle: child or caregiver):
Parents and caregivers! Want to get e-mail updates from the library about programs, services, and more? Yes! No E-mail address:
Books read from February 1 - March 2, 2014
Burrowsville Library
Southside From the Heart
Holiday Open House: The Burrowsville Library will be open Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m. during the Annual Christmas Party at the Burrowsville Community Center, sponsored by The Friends of Burrowsville School. There will be square dancing and a cake walk! The Friends of Burrowsville School will also be collecting cans of food to donate to the Prince George County Food Bank during the event.
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
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E-mail address:
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Want to get e-mail updates from the library about programs, services, and more? Yes! No
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The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invites everyone to the Annual Holiday Open House on Friday, December 5, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. The event includes door prizes, refreshments and a chance to browse the holiday book sale which will last through December 23.
10 *
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McKenney Library
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26
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27
13
28
14
29
15
30 *
Please check one:
December 2 2:00 pm Hopewell
community since their inception. We are in the process of
Read 30 books with your child during the month of February. *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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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.
The Appomattox Regional Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month and alternates meeting places within the library system.
Coming soon to ARLS! Hopewell News has been part of our
2
Name:
Phone number:
Library Board Meetings
2015 Read-to-me program
16
Introducing Book Group to Go!
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.
Hopewell News Digitization Program
1
Library card #:
BOARD of TRUSTEES
30 Books in 30 Days!
ADULT PROGRAMS
Child
Week 1 (Feb. 2-7) title:
Week 2 (Feb.9-14) title:
Week 3 (Feb. 16-20) title:
Week 4 (Feb. 23-27) title:
Teen
by the library when you’ve read 10, 20, and 30 books to select * Stop a prize book of your choice!
The Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library present “An Evening with Frederick Douglass” on Friday, February 20, at 7 p.m. at the Burrowsville Library. Nathan Richardson, acclaimed poet and spoken word performer, captures the essence of the great orator and abolitionist. His 30 minute performance surveys his life with excerpts from speeches and is followed by a 30 minute question and answer time.
Dinwiddie Library Grand Illumination: Visit the Historic Dinwiddie Court House, December 2, at 7 p.m., for the Grand Illumination of the historic courthouse and grounds. The Dinwiddie Library will take part in the event, which will include refreshments, music and dance.
Holiday Open House, December 6, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join the Town of McKenney for a holiday parade, and then visit the library for an open house. The parade begins at 2:00 p.m.
Prince George Library Nathan Richardson, published poet and youth mentor, hosts an evening to share original or favorite poetry or prose selections, Thursday, January 23, 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.
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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.
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Carson Every Monday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Dinwiddie 2nd & 4th Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Prince George 1st & 3rd Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
And 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, Rohoic, Carson, and McKenney help support programming for adults and and children throughout the Appomattox Regional Library System.
YOUTH PROGRAMS Winter Story Time December 1 - March 6
DEC-FEB 2014/2015
Books in 30 Days” for babies, toddlers and preschool-
Blind Date with a Book
aged children and one book a week for elementary,
February 9th-14th
Winter Reading Program “Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program. We are excited to bring back “30
middle, and high schoolers. Visit the library each week for a prize book! At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet or Nabi. See inside for the Winter Reading form to record your books
Appomattox Regional Library System
Come in during the week of Valentine’s Day for a date you will not forget! The best part is you don’t have to pay for it and we have plenty of options...
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
we mean books! Read each book’s dating profile and choose your perfect match. Once you have finished, complete the “Rate your Date” card and let us know if it was
Early Literacy Classes for Families featuring Rhonda Lee, Literacy Specialist
a “dud” or a “stud”.
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!
and other special adults to read aloud to children. Activities in story time
Volunteer Orientation
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.
Join Ms. Lee, an Early Literacy specialist, after select Story Time sessions at the Hopewell and Prince George libraries to learn ways to encourage early literacy skills in your children. Parents and caregivers will receive
Monday - Hopewell - 10:30am (No Story Time January 19th, February 16th)
helpful tips and tricks as well as easy, inexpensive ways
Tuesday - Rohoic - 7:00pm
to help your child develop valuable skills and love
Wednesday - Dinwiddie - 10:30am
reading!
Thursday - Prince George - 10:30am, **NEW TIME Disputanta - 4:00pm** Friday - Carson - 10:30am Saturday- Prince George- 10:30am
Tweens & Teens (Grades 6-12)
Story time programs aim to instill a love of reading by encouraging parents
Print and Word Awareness Monday, February 9th - after the 10:30
January 10th Teens interested in volunteering at the library can learn more at the Teen Volunteer Orientation, January 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Prince George Library. Please submit your application in advance. Applications are available on our website at www.arls.org. Please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 804-458-6329 extension 2001 or email jrowley@arls.org for more information.”
Enjoy video, music & audiobooks on your PC, tablet, or phone...
Winter Reading Program
Story Time session at Hopewell **No Story Time from December 12th to January 11th** See below for “All Aboard the Polar Express” Story Time
V2 N4
Thursday, February 12th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Prince George
“All Aboard the Polar Express” Story Time December 15th-20th during regular Story Time schedule This special family story time is sure to get everyone in the Holiday spirit. We will be sharing the story of The Polar Express and other holiday
“Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program.
favorites. Families are welcomed to come in their pajamas and enjoy milk
Elementary, middle, and high schoolers are invited toread one book
and cookies. We will also have a fun craft for the kids to enjoy.
per week, record it on the Winter Reading Program form inside this
Come and help us celebrate the season!
program, and visit the library each week for a prize book! At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet.
...with only your ARLS library card!
ARLS 2015 Winter Reading Program
YOUTH PROGRAMS Winter Story Time December 1 - March 6
DEC-FEB 2014/2015
Books in 30 Days” for babies, toddlers and preschool-
Blind Date with a Book
aged children and one book a week for elementary,
February 9th-14th
Winter Reading Program “Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program. We are excited to bring back “30
middle, and high schoolers. Visit the library each week for a prize book! At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet or Nabi. See inside for the Winter Reading form to record your books
Appomattox Regional Library System
Come in during the week of Valentine’s Day for a date you will not forget! The best part is you don’t have to pay for it and we have plenty of options...
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
we mean books! Read each book’s dating profile and choose your perfect match. Once you have finished, complete the “Rate your Date” card and let us know if it was
Early Literacy Classes for Families featuring Rhonda Lee, Literacy Specialist
a “dud” or a “stud”.
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!
and other special adults to read aloud to children. Activities in story time
Volunteer Orientation
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.
Join Ms. Lee, an Early Literacy specialist, after select Story Time sessions at the Hopewell and Prince George libraries to learn ways to encourage early literacy skills in your children. Parents and caregivers will receive
Monday - Hopewell - 10:30am (No Story Time January 19th, February 16th)
helpful tips and tricks as well as easy, inexpensive ways
Tuesday - Rohoic - 7:00pm
to help your child develop valuable skills and love
Wednesday - Dinwiddie - 10:30am
reading!
Thursday - Prince George - 10:30am, **NEW TIME Disputanta - 4:00pm** Friday - Carson - 10:30am Saturday- Prince George- 10:30am
Tweens & Teens (Grades 6-12)
Story time programs aim to instill a love of reading by encouraging parents
Print and Word Awareness Monday, February 9th - after the 10:30
January 10th Teens interested in volunteering at the library can learn more at the Teen Volunteer Orientation, January 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Prince George Library. Please submit your application in advance. Applications are available on our website at www.arls.org. Please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 804-458-6329 extension 2001 or email jrowley@arls.org for more information.”
Enjoy video, music & audiobooks on your PC, tablet, or phone...
Winter Reading Program
Story Time session at Hopewell **No Story Time from December 12th to January 11th** See below for “All Aboard the Polar Express” Story Time
V2 N4
Thursday, February 12th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Prince George
“All Aboard the Polar Express” Story Time December 15th-20th during regular Story Time schedule This special family story time is sure to get everyone in the Holiday spirit. We will be sharing the story of The Polar Express and other holiday
“Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program.
favorites. Families are welcomed to come in their pajamas and enjoy milk
Elementary, middle, and high schoolers are invited toread one book
and cookies. We will also have a fun craft for the kids to enjoy.
per week, record it on the Winter Reading Program form inside this
Come and help us celebrate the season!
program, and visit the library each week for a prize book! At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet.
...with only your ARLS library card!
ARLS 2015 Winter Reading Program