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BEYOND BOOKS YOUR GUIDE TO PROGRAMS, CLASSES & EVENTS ∙ JANUARY - MAY 2020

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EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS ∙ Check out JMRL’s programs for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers on page 23.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 ∙ Spring Library News 04 ∙ Central Library 09 ∙ Book Clubs 10 ∙ Crozet Library 17 ∙ Spring Films 18 ∙ Gordon Avenue Library 23 ∙ Early Literacy Programs 24 ∙ Greene County Library 28 ∙ Louisa County Library 31 ∙ Online Databases 32 ∙ Nelson Memorial Library 34 ∙ Northside Library 43 ∙ Find Us on Social Media 44 ∙ Scottsville Library

AROUND THE BRANCHES POETRY CONTEST FOR ADULTS All branch locations, March 1-31

Submit a poem for a chance to win a prize in this contest sponsored by JMRL in partnership with WriterHouse. Winning entries will be read at Poetry on the Steps on April 23 (page 8). Ages 18+. For more information, please check jmrl.org in March.

POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY All branch locations April 23, all day

Stop by your local library branch and pick out a giftwrapped poem to carry in your pocket. Unwrap it and read it to yourself, share with someone close, or just tuck it in your pocket for a rainy day.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

All branch locations, May 2, all day JMRL is observing this annual event by handing out free comics, in partnership with Telegraph Art & Comics. Stop by to see what’s available, while supplies last.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE April 4 - 12 Location: Gordon Avenue Library Great books at great prices for a great cause! Members only pre-sale: April 3 from 5-7pm Half-price days: April 11-12 Educator/Bargain Bag Day: April 13 Proceeds benefit JMRL’s programs & services. Visit jmrlfriends.org for more information.

JMRL is able to plan and promote events thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

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SPRING LIBRARY NEWS 2020 CENSUS INFORMATION & QUESTIONNAIRE ASSISTANCE Everyone counts in the 2020 Census! Your response is important and will impact funding, representation and redistricting for our community for the next 10 years. Completing the questionnaire is easy and can be done online, by phone or by mail. A Census representative will be available to answer questions and assist you. Learn more about the census at www.2020census.gov. Central March 12 (2-4pm) March 26 (6-8pm) April 13 (2-4pm) April 27 (6-8pm) May 11 (2-4pm) May 18 (6-8pm) Crozet April 3 (10-12pm) April 20 (4-6pm) May 1 (10-12pm) Gordon Avenue March 9 (6-7pm) March 11 (1-2pm) April 15 (6-7pm) April 29 (1-2pm) Greene County March 24 (5-7pm) April 18 (2-4pm) April 29 (3-5pm) May 2 (2-4pm)

SAME PAGE 2020

March Same Page returns with another community read, this time featuring Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming. Join your neighbors in reading and discussing her memoir-in-verse about growing up and understanding your place in the world. Free copies available on a first-come basis at all branches during the kickoff on February 29.

Louisa County March 16 (5-7pm) March 23 (1:30-3pm) April 17 (1:30-3pm) May 8 (1:30-3pm) Nelson Memorial March 18 (12-2pm) April 16 (3-5pm) May 5 (5-7pm) Northside March 25 (1-3pm) March 30 (6:30-8pm) April 14 (6:30-8pm) April 21 (1-2:30pm) May 11 (6:30-8pm) May 20 (1-3pm) Scottsville March 17 (2-4pm) April 14 (3-5pm) May 12 (1-3pm)

MEET THE AUTHOR : VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK Wednesday, March 18 at 6pm PVCC’s Dickinson Theater Free Event! For more information about the event and Same Page, visit jmrl.org/samepage

TIME RUNNING OUT TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR NELSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY After starting construction in June 2019, the Nelson Memorial Library expansion project is getting closer to the finish line. With an estimated completion date of Summer 2020, there’s not much time left to raise the remaining money to receive the $100,000 challenge grant from The Perry Foundation!

For more information about how you can donate and to view the expansion progress, check out www.grownelsonlibrary.org.

The Grow Nelson Library community group is working diligently to secure funds to complete the project by providing books, computers, media equipment, and other essential items for the library. SPRING 2020 ∙ 3

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CENTRAL LIBRARY

MON: 9-9 TUES: 9-9 WED: 9-9 THUR: 9-9 FRI: 9-5 SAT: 9-5 SUN: 1-5

201 E. MARKET ST ∙ CHARLOTTESVILLE COLOR KEY: ADULTS ∙ TEENS ∙ KIDS ∙ MULTIPLE No registration is required unless otherwise noted.

AROUND THE BRANCH

RECURRING EVENTS

RESOLUTION TREE 2020

CUENTOS Y CANCIONES BILINGUAL STORYTIME

January

Now that 2019 is over, what are your future plans, promises and resolutions? Come to the teen area and add your hopes and dreams to our wish tree.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS April

Housing, development, education, all these topics are of great interest to our community. Join Albemarle County and JMRL in a deep dive into the issues with a new discussion series. We’ll kick off in April with a discussion, book club and movie screening about natural resources stewardship at Central. Visit jmrl.org for more times, titles, and dates this spring.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS Located on the third floor of the Central Library

Second Wednesdays from 10:30-11am JAN 8 • FEB 12 • MAR 11 • APR 8 • MAY 13 Enjoy a special storytime in both English and Spanish featuring favorite stories, rhymes, and songs in both languages to help you and your little one learn some basic Spanish.

MOTHER GOOSE TIME Mondays from 9:30-10am Session 1: Jan 6-March 9* Session 2: April 6-May 4

10-15 minutes of simple stories, rhymes, and songs chosen to enhance your wee one’s language development, followed by time to play and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver. *No class on January 20, February 17, or February 24

ROMP & STOMP Every Thursday

MONTICELLO BIRD CLUB 10:30-11:15am or 1:30-2:15pm PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST WINNERS Session 1: Jan 30-March 5 (Except Feb 20) January

“3RD STREET, BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE” PHOTOGRAPHY February

Session 2: April 2-April 30

Play with your preschooler in this lively early literacy class of music, stories, drama, movement, art play and more. For ages 2-5 with a favorite caregiver. Required registration begins January 9 for Session 1 and March 12 for Session 2. Please only register for either mornings or afternoons.

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ANIMANGA BOOK CLUB

BROWN BAGGERS BOOK CLUB

Read and discuss great manga, then watch the anime adaptation with other teens. Light snacks provided. Rising grades 7-12. For more information email tbirckhead@jmrl.org. Free copies of the book for the first seven to register. Required registration begins December 17.

JAN 16: Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan FEB 20: The Woman in the Dunes by Kobo Abe MAR 12: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) APR 16: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata MAY 21: Educated by Tara Westover

Third Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm

ZAP!: GRAPHIC NOVEL DISCUSSION Monthly on Saturdays from 2-3pm

Caregivers and kids devour a graphic novel together, then enjoy snacks, activities, and dynamic discussion as a group. Free books will be provided in advance (one book for each pair.) Ages 8-10 with a favorite adult. Required registration begins after previous month’s meeting.

Monthly on Thursdays from 12-1pm

SPINE CRACKERS: A TWEEN BOOK CLUB Monthly on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm

Ravenous readers are invited to JAN 11: Cleopatra in Space: Target Practice by read and discuss a different book Mike Maihack each month. Join in fun bookFEB 8: Sparks! by Ian Boothby related activities and snacks. MAR 14: Little Robot by Ben Hatke (Same Page) Free books provided. Ages 9-12. APR 18: Sea Sirens by Amy Chu and Janet K. Required registration begins after Lee the previous month’s meeting. MAY 9: Hex Vet: Witches in Training by Sam Limit 10. Davies JAN 16: The Dragon With a Chocolate Heart by

SURVIVAL OF THE KNITTEST

Second Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm JAN 14 • FEB 11 • MAR 10 • APR 14 • MAY 12 Gather at the library to show off your latest projects, get or give tips, and even learn how to knit and crochet! No experience necessary! JMRL supplies the yarn, but if you have your own, please feel free to bring it along. All ages welcome! For more information email tbirckhead@jmrl.org.

Stephanie Burgis FEB 13: Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones MAR 12: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) APR 16: The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke MAY 14: A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd

ZAP! BANG! POP!: GRAPHIC NOVEL DISCUSSION Monthly on Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm

Mondays from 10:30-11am Session 1: Jan 6-March 9* Session 2: April 6-May 4

For those Graphic Novel fans ready to move up from Zap! This kids-only group will still have snacks, activities, and lively discussion. Free books will be provided to the first 10 to register. Ages 10-13. Required registration begins after the previous month’s meeting.

Stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays designed for 2 and 3-year-olds with an accompanying adult. Fun ways to develop early literacy skills by singing, talking, reading, and playing. *No class on January 20, February 17, or February 24

JAN 11: FEB 8: MAR 14: APR 18: MAY 9:

TWOS & THREES TOGETHER

Lowriders in Space by Cathy Camper Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani Time Shifters by Chris Grine Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol

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CENTRAL LIBRARY RECURRING EVENTS BOOKS ON TAP

First Thursdays from 7-8pm Meets at Champion Brewing Company JAN: No meeting FEB 6: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones MAR 5: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) APR 2: Lab Girl by Hope Jahren MAY 7: There, There by Tommy Orange JUNE 4: Clock Dance by Anne Tyler

PAGES AND PALS

Second & Fourth Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm Join the Central Library every other week (February-April) to meet friends, discuss a short story and do a group activity. All supplies provided. For more information, email shamfeldt@jmrl.org. In partnership with Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation Program.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Monthly on First Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm JAN 7 • FEB 4 • MAR 3 • APR 7 • MAY 5 Take action for literacy by joining the Central Teen Advisory Board. Build your leadership skills and earn volunteer hours by helping plan activities and events at the library. Ages 11-18. For more information email tbirckhead@jmrl.org.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE Every Monday from 11am-12pm Jan 6-May 18

GET LIT

Last Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm Join our new African American poetry book club for teens and adults. MAR 31:

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page)

APR 28:

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

JUN 30: Shimmy, Shimmy, Shimmy Like My Sister Kate by Nikki Giovanni

JANUARY WINTRY LEGO

Thursday, January 2 from 3:30-5pm Celebrate the season by making some wintry wonders with LEGO blocks and vote for your favorite snowflake. Enjoy a tasty treat. Please alert the staff at childrens@jmrl.org if you have any food sensitivities. Ages 5+. No younger siblings please.

DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

Wednesday, January 15 from 4-5pm Want to build a beautiful snow creation without worrying about the weather? Step inside the library to build and dress a snow person of your very own. Plus, help Olaf recover his nose from Sven the reindeer! Best for ages 5+.

QUEENS WHO READ: I HAVE A DREAM

Saturday, January 18 from 3-3:30pm Local drag artist Dreama Belle returns with stories about equality, community, and dreaming of a brighter future for everyone as part of this special storytime on the weekend of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Fun for all kinds of families.

Are you learning English? Join this casual drop-in group to discuss a variety of topics with other English VOTER REGISTRATION Language Learners, staff, and volunteers. Enjoy light Saturday, January 25 from 9:30am-12:30pm refreshments. Children welcome! Are you ready to vote in the Presidential Primary on March 3? A voter registrar official will be on hand to register people to vote, update voter registrations, complete an application for an absentee ballot, and answer your questions. Don’t miss it! Early Literacy on page 23.

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FEBRUARY

SPRING SEED SWAP

NIBBLES & NOTES NARRATIVES THEME: TRAVEL

Open to new and experienced gardeners. Bring seed to swap or just come browse and learn about starting plants from seed with an experienced Piedmont Master Gardener. Email volunteer@jmrl.org for more information.

Monday, February 3 from 4-5pm

Need a special notebook to chart your stories and conjure your characters? Do delicious snacks help you come up with wonderful worlds and perfect plot twists? This is the place for you! Drop by to decorate your notebook, taste some treats, and start your very own story. Ages 8-12. If you have dietary restrictions, please email childrens@jmrl.org. Required registration begins January 13.

THE ART OF HEADWRAPPING Tuesday, February 25 from 6-7pm

Wearing headwraps is a beautiful way to add more style, beauty and color to your look! The diversity of fabrics, color, and texture will be explored. Learn to wrap your own headwrap with your own fabric or practice with one of ours. Enjoy learning about the history of head wrapping around the world. For grades 6-12. For more information contact tbirckhead@jmrl.org. Registration begins February 11.

Sunday, March 8 from 1:30-3pm

PI(E) DAY JEWELRY WORKSHOP Saturday, March 14 from 1-3pm

Miniatures artist Jessica Partain teaches you the basic techniques to turn polymer clay into foodthemed charms for necklaces and earrings. In celebration of Pi Day, you’ll bake up tiny pie jewelry. Ages 12+. Limit 12. For more information email tbirckhead@jmrl.org. Required registration begins February 29.

BOOK SWAP

Saturday, March 21 from 10am-12pm Celebrate the Virginia Festival of the Book by swapping your gently used books for something new to you. It’s free and it’s fun. For all ages.

3RD STREET: BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE

VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: STORYTIME MARATHON

A Maupintown Media original documentary film by local filmmaker Lorenzo Dickerson. It tells the story of the formally segregated 3rd Street entrance and box office to Charlottesville Virginia’s historic Paramount Theater. The documentary uses the experiences of those whom were forced to use the theater and sit in the balcony during the time of Jim Crow and prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Film Not Rated.

A selection of beloved children’s authors and illustrators take turns reading from their books, interspersed with short activities. Ages 3+. Parent participation is highly encouraged at this informal, drop-in event. Check the JMRL or Virginia Festival of the Book websites closer to the date for details.

Thursday, February 27 from 7-8:30pm

Saturday, March 21 from 2-3:30pm

MARCH SPAGHETTI SNAKES

Wednesday, March 4 from 4-5pm Snake scales come to life with spaghetti when you know the right patterns! Come create a scaly snake companion you can take home. Best for ages 5+.

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CENTRAL LIBRARY MARCH continued... POUR PAINTING PAINT NITE Tuesday, March 24 from 6-8pm

Teens will enjoy working with multiple paint mixes to create a beautiful masterpiece. You supply the creativity, JMRL supplies everything else. Teens will learn multiple techniques in fluid painting and just having fun. Grades 6-12. For more information contact tbirckhead@jmrl.org. Required registration begins March 10.

TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM Thursday, March 26 from 7-8:30pm

This documentary film on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career [PG-13, 2019, 119min]

APRIL SHREK INTERACTIVE MOVIE PARTY Monday, April 6 from 1-3pm

Don’t just watch the movie, embrace your inner ogre and be a part of the show. Join Central Library for an interactive movie experience were you can yell at the screen and throw things during a movie, all while following the script! Grades 6-12. For more information contact tbirckhead@jmrl.org. [PG, 2001, 90min]. Required registration begins March 23.

BRANCH BLING BONANZA April 7-9 from 9am-9pm

Drop in and decorate a tree branch just in time for spring. Classical music will be your muse.

KOI KITES

Wednesday, April 15 from 4-5pm Conjure up a specially decorated koi kite to help you catch the breeze this Spring. Best for ages 4+.

POETRY ON THE STEPS

Thursday, April 23 from 7-8:30pm Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day with an open mic poetry reading. Meet beneath the towering oaks on the library steps to read a favorite poem or just come to listen. Original poems and old favorites are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Rain Site: Children’s Room.

THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET From Residency to Legacy Thursday, April 23 from 7-8:30pm

Compiled and edited by George Schuller, this documentary film examines the role of the Modern Jazz Quartet while in residence at Music Inn and The School of Jazz (Lenox, MA) during the mid to late 1950s [2018, 80min]. In partnership with the Charlottesville Jazz Society. Q&A with Director George Schuller following the screening.

SPRINGY LEGO

Thursday, April 30 from 3:30-5pm Celebrate the season by making something spectacularly springy with LEGO blocks and vote for your favorite flower. Enjoy a tasty treat. Please email the staff at childrens@jmrl.org if you have any food sensitivities. Ages 5+. No younger siblings please.

MAY EDIBLE TERRARIUM CREATION Tuesday, May 26 from 6-7pm

Build your own edible terrarium using food. Supplies provided. Ages 11-18. For more information contact tbirckhead@jmrl.org. Required registration begins May 12.

JUNE HOW-TO FESTIVAL (NEW DATE) Saturday, June 6, 10am-2pm

Same great experience on a different day. The fourth annual How-To Festival will happen on Saturday, June 6 in conjunction with the Summer Reading Kickoff.

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BOOK CLUBS

FOR ADULTS WHERE WHEN

BOOKS ON TAP Central First Thursdays at 7pm 6 PAGES AND PALS Central Select Wednesdays at 4:30pm 6 BROWN BAGGERS BOOK CLUB Central Monthly on Thursdays at 12pm 5 COOKS WITH BOOKS Crozet Feb 19 & Apr 29 at 6:30pm 12 LIVE POETS, TOO Crozet Monthly on Mondays at 7pm 11 MONDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP Crozet Monthly on Mondays at 7pm 10 LITERARY MASTERPIECES GROUP Gordon First & Third Fridays at 10am 19 WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP Gordon Second Wednesdays at 7:30pm 19 THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP Greene First Thursdays at 7pm 24 TUESDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP Louisa Fourth Tuesdays at 6:30pm 29 MYSTERY BOOK GROUP Northside Fourth Tuesdays at 1pm 37 BOOKS SANDWICHED IN Northside Monthly on Fridays at 12pm 36 WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP Northside Monthly on Wednesdays at 7pm 36 BOOKS ON TAP Scottsville First Mondays at 6:30pm 45 NOVELTEA BOOK CLUB Scottsville Last Fridays at 10am 44

FOR TEENS WHERE WHEN

ANIMANGA BOOK CLUB Central Third Tuesdays at 4:30pm 5 TEEN BOOK CLUB Crozet Last Tuesdays at 6:30pm 12 PANELS & PIZZAS Louisa Second Wednesdays at 4pm 29 SNACKS & PAPERBACKS Nelson Monthly on Wednesdays at 4pm 32 PAGEMASTERS BOOK CLUB Northside First Wednesdays at 5pm 38 NOVEL CHAT BOOK CLUB Northside Monthly on Mondays at 6:30pm 37 THE INKLINGS Scottsville Monthly on Thursdays at 6:30pm 45

FOR MULTIPLE AGES

WHERE

WHEN

SPINE CRACKERS: FOR TWEENS Central Monthly on Thursdays at 4:30pm 5 GET LIT Central Fourth Tuesdays at 5:30pm 6 ZAP! BANG! POP!: GRAPHIC NOVEL Central Monthly on Saturdays at 3:30pm 5 SAME PAGE BOOK CHAT Crozet March 16 at 6pm 14 YAK & SNACK BOOK CLUB Crozet January 18 at 2pm 13 COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB Greene Fourth Tuesdays at 6pm 25 BOOK CLUB OF CHAOS Louisa Monthly on Wednesdays at 4pm 29

FOR KIDS WHERE WHEN

ZAP! GRAPHIC NOVEL DISCUSSION Central Monthly on Saturdays at 2pm 5 BOOKWORMS Crozet March 3 at 2pm 14 PAGE TURNERS, FOR KIDS Crozet February 15 at 2pm 14 BOOK-A-ROOS BOOK CLUB Gordon Select Thursdays at 3:30pm 20 BOOK BITES BOOK GROUP Gordon Monthly on Thursdays at 3:30pm 20 COMPENDIUMS BOOK CLUB Nelson Third Wednesdays at 4pm 32 BOOK BUGS BOOK GROUP Northside Second Thursdays at 4pm 35 CURIOUS KIDS BOOK GROUP Scottsville Monthly on Mondays at 3:30pm 44

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CROZET LIBRARY 2020 LIBRARY AVENUE ∙ CROZET

COLOR KEY: ADULTS ∙ TEENS ∙ KIDS ∙ MULTIPLE No registration is required unless otherwise noted.

AROUND THE BRANCH KIDS EXPLORER CORNER

Explore a variety of activities and crafts for kids of all ages. JAN: FEB: MAR: APR:

What’s Your Zodiac Animal? Gee’s Bend Quilt Squares Sew Fun Scavenger Hunt

RECURRING EVENTS MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB Monthly on Mondays from 7-8:30pm

Join this informal group for relaxed and stimulating book discussions. Newcomers always welcome. JAN 6: Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson FEB 3: Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. MAR 2: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson APR 6: Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly MAY 4: Educated by Tara Westover JUNE 1: Roar of the Heavens by Stefan Bechtel

MON: 1-9 TUES: 1-9 WED: 9-9 THUR: 9-5 FRI: 9-5 SAT: 9-5 SUN: closed

WEE ONES

Every Wednesday from 10:30-11am or 11:15-11:45am Winter Session: Jan 8 - Feb 26 Spring Session: Mar 4 - Apr 22 This 8-week storytime is a special time for babies and caregivers to read, sing, move, and play! Choose either the 10:30 or 11:15 start time. No siblings, please; this is a special one-on-one time. For 12 to 23 month-olds. Required Winter registration begins December 18 at 9am. Birthdate must fall between 1/9/18 and 1/8/19. Required Spring registration begins February 12 at 9am. Birthdate must fall between 3/5/18 and 3/4/19.

TALES FOR TWOS

Every Thursday from 9:30-10am Winter Session: Jan 9 - Feb 27 Spring Session: Mar 5 - Apr 23 A fun half-hour that promotes verbal, motor and social skills through the use of stories, songs, rhymes, and more. For 2-year-olds and young 3-year-olds with an accompanying adult. Winter registration begins December 16 at 1pm. Spring registration begins February 10 at 1pm.

TEEN ART LAB

LEGO AT THE LIBRARY

Whether you’re an experienced artist or just want to give it a try, you’re invited to join other teens every month for an evening of art. Visit or call the library for more details. Grades 8-12. Walk-ins welcome.

Join other master builders for an hour of open-ended block building fun. The library provides the LEGOs, you bring your imagination! Ages 5-11. Required registration begins December 30 and March 16, respectively.

First Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm

Tuesdays, January 21 and April 7 from 2-3pm

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ALPHABET SOUP

Every Thursday from 10:3011:15am Winter Session: Jan 9 - Feb 27 Spring Session: Mar 5 - Apr 23

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Second Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm JAN 14 • FEB 11 • MAR 10 • APR 14 • MAY 12

The library needs your ideas! TAB helps the library plan and lead teen programs, displays, and activities. Members enjoy snacks and receive volunteer hours. Designed to help grow our next generation of It’s your library, make a difference! Grades 8-12. readers, Alphabet Soup is a fun time of stories, songs, dancing and more. This group is for older 3, 4 Application required. When TAB is full, applications and 5-year-olds who are ready to enjoy story time on will be kept on file for one year. their own, without a caregiver or younger siblings. Winter registration begins December 16 at 1pm. BLOCK PLAY Spring registration begins February 10 at 1pm. January 24, March 27 & May 15 from 10:3011:30am

SATURDAY STORIES & MORE

Saturdays from 10:30-11am JAN 11 • FEB 8 • MAR 7 • APR 4 • MAY 2 Crozet Library invites you to drop in for family storytime! An interactive half-hour filled with stories, music, activities, and more. All ages welcome.

PAWS TO READ

Monthly on Saturdays from 3-4pm JAN 11 • FEB 8 • MAR 14 • APR 18 • MAY 16 Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a registered therapy dog, Dakota or Lucy. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and bring a favorite book to read. For any young reader. Call the library at 434.823.4050 to register.

TWEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TWAB) Monthly on second Mondays from 5-6pm JAN 13 • FEB 10 • MAR 9 • APR 13 • MAY 11

Share your ideas on programs you would like to see at the library for grades 5–8. Brainstorm and snack with other kids your age. You can receive volunteer hours for your participation. Grades 5-8. Required registration begins December 23.

LIVE POETS, TOO

Monthly on Mondays from 7-8pm JAN 13 • FEB 10 • MAR 9 • APR 13 • MAY 11 Bring several poems to share, either of your own authorship or another’s, then sit back and enjoy listening to the language of the poet. Optional writing prompts provided upon group interest. Ages 18+.

Blocks are the champions of children’s toys. Through play with blocks, babies learn about math, physics, and language, all while using their amazing motor and social skills. We will provide a variety of block stations for you and your little one to explore. Ages 6-35 months. Registration is requested and begins January 3, March 6, and April 24 respectively. Drop-ins are always welcome.

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Monthly on Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm Join the Crozet Library for a night at the movies with theater-style popcorn and drinks. Refer to ratings for age restrictions JAN 27: The Public [PG-13, 2018, 2hr] FEB 24: If Beale Street Could Talk [R, 2019, 1hr 43min] MAR 30: Downton Abbey [PG, 2019, 2hr] APR 27: The Peanut Butter Falcon [PG-13, 2019, 1hr 37min] MAY 18: Being Mortal [TV-PG, 2015, 54min] + Discussion

STITCHES HANDCRAFT GROUP

Last Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm JAN 28 • FEB 25 • MAR 31 • APR 28 • MAY 26 Bring any handwork project you’re working on or are interested in learning, and join this fun group for a time of handcrafting and sharing. Ages 8 to adult.

Don’t miss it! Book Clubs on page 9.

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CROZET LIBRARY RECURRING EVENTS

COOKS WITH BOOKS: A COOKBOOK CLUB

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Wednesday, February 19 & April 29 from 6:308pm

LEARN TO KNIT

Join other foodies by preparing a recipe from a new cookbook before each meeting and sharing the dish in a friendly, conversation-filled potluck. Peruse the reference copy of the current program’s cookbook at the front desk and copy the recipe(s) you’ll contribute. Bon appetit! Registration required for each meeting and begins on February 1 and April 1 respectively.

Last Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm JAN 28 • FEB 25 • MAR 31 • APR 28 • MAY 26 Learn to knit. Bring along straight knitting needles and a basic yarn that you would like to turn into a simple scarf. Ages 8 to adult.

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Last Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm This book club reads a wide variety of young adult fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. Snacks are served at each meeting. Free copy of the book included on a first come, first served basis. Please check the JMRL catalog for descriptions and age information for each book. Registration required. JAN 28: The Disasters by M.K. England FEB 25: Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson MAR 31: Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki APR 28: Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills MAY 26: If I Ever Get Out of Here by Eric Gansworth

IT’S BIN FUN: SENSORY PLAY FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS Fridays, February 21 & April 24 from 10:3011:30am

Captivate your little scientist with open-ended, child-led play which engages the senses. The children will explore bins containing a variety of sensory materials. Things will get messy, so dress appropriately. Ages 6-35 months. Registration is requested and begins January 31 and April 3 respectively. Drop-ins are always welcome.

PICTURE BOOK FILM FEST February 28 & 29 from 10:30-11am

Bring a blanket and pillows if you’d like and cozy up to watch a few of your favorite stories on the big screen. Ages 2-6. Requested registration begins February 10. Drop-ins welcome.

JANUARY CROZET CALENDAR PHOTOGRAPHY DISCUSSION Saturday, January 4 from 3-4:30pm

Join the Crozet Gazette and National Geographic Photographer Sam Abell for a slideshow and discussion of this year’s Crozet Gazette Calendar photography selections. 2020 Crozet Gazette calendars will be available to purchase. All ages welcome.

DISCOVER ESSENTRICS STRETCH & TONE Saturday, January 11 from 2-3pm

A workout geared toward runners, cyclists, and sports enthusiasts to increase flexibility, strength, and range of motion for a healthy, toned and painfree body. This class is taught by Donna Ginsberg of Higher Plane Health Coaching. Please bring an exercise mat or large beach towel. Ages 18+. Required registration begins December 21.

FLOWER ESSENCES WORKSHOP Monday, January 13 from 6:30-8pm

Explore how gentle potentized plant and nature based liquid essences can balance the spiritual, emotional, and mental patterns of adults and children in all phases of their lives. Participants will learn how to select their own remedies and create personal flower essences formulas and leave with handouts to enhance their studies. Workshop by Octavia Allis, LCSW, EEM, CHt. Ages 16+. Required registration begins December 23.

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THE YEAR OF THE MOUSE Friday, January 17 from 2-3pm

Get ready for the Lunar New Year by listening to some great stories about those small and squeaky critters, mice! Ages 3-6. Required registration begins December 30.

YAK & SNACK TWEEN BOOK CLUB Saturday, January 18 from 2-3:30pm

Story Thieves by James Riley. Grades 5-8. Required registration begins December 16.

SPELLHACKER BOOK LAUNCH PARTY Tuesday, January 21 from 6:30-8pm

Celebrate the release of former Crozet librarian M.K. England’s sophomore novel, SPELLHACKER, a genre-bending YA fantasy heist published by HarperCollins. Enjoy themed snacks, a photobooth, and a Q&A with the author. A signing will follow, with optional book sales provided by Crozet’s own Over the Moon Bookstore. Event for grades 5+, book recommended for ages 14+.

PETIT ROUGE RIDING HOOD: A SHADOW PUPPET SHOW Wednesday, January 22 from 6:30-7pm

Come in out of the cold to enjoy the Cajun retelling of Little Red Riding Hood where our heroine encounters a sly old swamp alligator instead of the big bad wolf. A local hand-cut shadow puppet show created by local artisan Fred Williamson and friends. Best for ages 3-103.

GUNG HAY FAT CHOY: HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

FEBRUARY WAHS ROBOTICS DEMO

Saturday, February 1 from 1-3pm Kids of all ages are invited to an interactive demonstration by Western Albemarle High School’s Robotics Team. Participants will see a robot demo, practice programming, and learn about robot design and competitions.

STUFFED ANIMAL CHECKUP CLINIC Monday, February 3 from 2-4pm

It’s time for fuzzy friends of all sizes and descriptions to come to the library for a checkup! Drop by anytime during the two hours and discover how your stuffed animal measures up in size, softness and more at this STEAM session. For all ages.

SAVING OUR STREAMS: WATER QUALITY IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY Wednesday, February 5 from 6:30-8pm

Learn about water conservation and quality in Albemarle County. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will discuss a new study that includes Lickinghole Creek and other tributaries of the South Fork Rivanna River, and along with Wild Virginia, will provide information about causes of impairments on streams and what citizens can do to help.

VALENTINE’S FUN: HANDMADE NOTES FOR OUR TROOPS Saturday, February 8 from 2-3:30pm

Put those valentine making skills to use and make a note for a U.S. Military Service Person. Materials will be available for you to make a card. Enjoy yummy Valentine’s Day treats. Grades 5-8. Required registration begins January 18.

Saturday, January 25 from 2-3pm

FAMILY ART DROP IN: FRIENDSHIP NECKLACES

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and learn how to sweep out the old year and prepare for the new one, the Year of the Rat. Ages 7-11. Required registration begins January 6.

Stop by anytime during the two hours to create a hand-crafted token for a special someone. Ages 3-11.

Monday, February 10 from 2-4pm

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Monday, February 10 from 6:30-8pm

Join other tweens to play some fun board games, such as Exploding Kittens, Pandemic, Settlers of Catan, and Forbidden Island. Grades 5-8. Requested registration begins January 20.

PAGE TURNERS: A BOOK GROUP FOR KIDS

Saturday, February 15 from 2-3:30pm The Dragon in the Sock Drawer by Kate Klimo. Stop by the library to get your free copy of the book, read it on your own and then join other Page Turners for an hour of book club discussion and fun. Ages 8–11. Required registration begins January 13.

BOOKWORMS: A BEGINNING READER BOOK CLUB Tuesday, March 3 from 2-3pm

A Friend for Dragon by Dav Pilkey. Get excited about reading and have fun with bookrelated activities in this book club for kids learning to read. We’ll start the book during the meeting and each reader will receive a free copy of the book to take home to finish. Ages 6-8. Required registration begins February 10.

WESTERN ALBEMARLE HIGH SCHOOL SPRING MUSICAL PREVIEW Tuesday, March 3 from 4:45-5:45pm

Western Albemarle High School’s drama students will be performing a preview of this year’s spring musical, The Addams Family. Watch America’s darkest family come to life in this fun family comedy. All ages welcome.

HOW TO BULLET JOURNAL Monday, March 9 from 6:30-8pm

Learn how to start a bullet journal, get handouts with ideas about pages to try, and get a chance to try out Tuesday, February 18 from 6:30-8pm materials in this fun introductory workshop. Ages Use molds or make your own design with melted 14+. Requested registration begins February 18. chocolate. Grades 8-12. Required registration begins Walk-ins welcome. January 28.

DIY CHOCOLATE ART

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING WORKSHOP

SAME PAGE BOOK CHAT

Monday, March 16 from 6-7:30pm

All ages are invited to attend this intergenerational chat about JMRL’s Same Page selection, Brown Girl Dip into the art of Chinese brush painting with this Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, while sampling workshop by Ann Clark. All materials provided. Ages a selection of foods based on the book. Copies of 14+. Required registration begins February 1. the book will be provided to the first 20 to register. Recommended for upper elementary and older. Required registration begins February 15. Saturday, February 22 from 2-3:30pm

MARCH

OUR WILD NEIGHBORS WITH ROCKFISH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Monday, March 2 from 1-2:30pm

Learn about the many creatures who share our backyards and meet some of Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary’s furry and scaly animal ambassadors. Drop-ins welcome. For all ages. Requested registration begins February 10.

STOP-MOTION MOVIE WORKSHOP Tuesday, March 17 from 6:30-8pm

Learn the basics of stop motion animation using just a smartphone or tablet, presented by instructor Ian Levesque. Participants will complete a short video production and upload it to a private channel by the end of the workshop. Bring your own device or borrow one of the library’s. Grades 8-12. Required registration begins February 25.

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TWEENS COOK: RAINBOW BUDDHA BOWLS Saturday, March 21 from 11:30am-1pm

Develop your cooking skills while making these bowls brimming with delicious and incredibly nutritious food. Grades 5-8. Required registration begins February 29.

TEEN VOLUNTEER DROP-IN

Saturday, March 21 from 2:30-4:30pm Earn volunteer hours at the library! Help with various projects for the branch. Volunteers must be between ages 13-18. Grades 8-12.

STORYTELLING IMPROV

Monday, March 23 from 6:30-8:30pm Enjoy a night of storytelling with Playback Theatre Virginia performance troupe. Actors and musicians will bring true stories from the audience to the stage in this improvisational form. Come to participate or simply sit back and enjoy the show. Ages 16+. Requested registration begins March 2.

MARVEL ESCAPE ROOM Friday, March 27 from 6:30-8pm

The Avengers need your help defeating Thanos! Celebrate all things Marvel with a themed escape room and other activities. Grades 8-12. Required registration begins March 6.

APRIL

GATHERING FOR GAMES Thursday, April 9 from 2-3pm

Meet up with your friends at the Crozet Library for some gaming fun. The library will provide some games – YOU bring a friend. If you have a favorite game, bring it along to teach and share. Ages 6-13. Drop-ins welcome. Requested registration begins March 23.

EARTH DAY THE AUSTRALIAN WAY Friday, April 10 from 2:30-3:30pm

Join Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art for a fun exploration of how Australian Aboriginal artists use painting to express their relationship with the earth! We will make a painting honoring the earth and our relationship to it. Ages 6-10. Required registration begins March 23.

TEEN OPEN GAMING DAY Saturday, April 11 from 1-4pm

The library will provide snacks and tabletop games like Carcassonne, Exploding Kittens, and Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle. Feel free to bring games of your own to share with others. Grades 8-12. Walk-ins welcome.

TWEEN MOVIE NIGHT

Monday, April 13 from 6:30-8:30pm Popcorn, drinks, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial [Rated PG, 1982, 1hr 55min], as voted on by the Tween Advisory Board. Grades 5-8. Requested registration begins March 23.

STOP-MOTION ANIMATION WORKSHOP

RESUME & COVER LETTER WORKSHOP

Learn tips for creating resumes and cover letters that will wow employers at this workshop followed by a Job Fair with the Virginia Workforce Center. Requested registration begins March 27.

Monday, April 6 from 2-4pm

Friday, April 17 from 1-2pm

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MAY

JOB FAIR WITH VIRGINIA WORKFORCE CENTER

Create a gnome home with items found in nature such as sticks, dry grasses, leaves, bark, nuts, seed pods, acorns, gourds, and pine cones. You are welcome to bring your own natural materials. Grades 5-8. Required registration begins April 11.

Friday, April 17 from 2-4pm

If you’re starting a new career or looking for a job, don’t miss this chance to sit down one-on-one with a variety of local employers. Get away from stressful online applications and talk to real people. Prior to the fair, attend a special workshop on creating resumes and cover letters. Ages 16+.

MUSIC SWAP

Tuesday, April 21 from 6:30-8pm Bring your personalized Spotify and iTunes playlists or your Soundcloud to share with others. Try out different types of older music media, like record players, and learn how to make a mixtape on a cassette player. Grades 8-12. Walk-ins welcome.

PARENTING WITH NEUROSCIENCE Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30-8pm

Neuroscientist and mom Erin Clabough, PhD, will discuss how parents can use neuroscience to help their children develop empathy, creativity, and selfcontrol. Her book Second Nature will be available to purchase.

EXCERPTS OF “THE DOLL SHOP” BALLET Monday, April 27 from 5-6pm Studio for the Performing Arts presents excerpts from “The Doll Shop”, danced by students of Albemarle Ballet Theatre. This presentation will include performances in beautiful costumes and a chance for audience members to learn steps from the ballet! For all ages. Requested registration begins April 6.

GNOME HOMES

Saturday, May 2 from 2-3:30pm

FREE HEARING SCREENINGS Monday, May 4 from 4-6pm

Stop into the library for a 10-15 minute free hearing screening and learn how to prevent further hearing loss. Hearing screenings are provided by Hearing Health Associates. Register for a 15-minute block starting April 13 by calling Crozet Library at 434.823.4050.

INDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKING DEMO Saturday, May 9 from 2-3:30pm

Learn about India’s age-old healthy and delicious vegetarian culinary traditions with this interactive and informative cooking class by Kumud Vanderveer that will end with sampling of the dishes prepared, made of fresh and wholesome ingredients. Participants will leave with a recipe sheet. Ages 14+. Required registration begins April 18.

BEING MORTAL: WATCH & DISCUSS Monday, May 18 from 6:30-8:30pm

Watch the PBS film Being Mortal about patient-doctor relationships and end of life care, based on the bestseller book by Atul Gawande of the same name. A short talk and discussion will follow the film and be led by Hospice of the Piedmont.

PLANT SHARE & SWAP

Tuesday, May 19 from 6:30-8pm Trade plants, cuttings and seeds, and swap knowledge about gardening. Grades 8-12. Requested registration begins April 28. Walk-ins welcome.

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SPRING FILMS RATED G OR PG WHERE WHEN P# SHREK Central DOWNTON ABBEY (2019) Crozet BEING MORTAL (2015, TV-PG) Crozet E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL Crozet

April 6 at 1pm March 30 at 6:30pm May 18 at 6:30pm April 13 at 6:30pm

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RATED PG-13 WHERE WHEN P# TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM (2019) Central THE PUBLIC (2018) Crozet THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (2019) Crozet VENOM (2018) Greene

March 26 at 7pm January 27 at 6:30pm April 27 at 6:30pm April 17 at 7pm

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RATED R WHERE WHEN P# IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK (2018) Crozet WILD ROSE (2018) Greene

February 24 at 6:30pm March 13 at 7pm

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NOT RATED WHERE WHEN P# 3RD STREET: BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET (2018) THE DAWN WALL (2018) WOMAN AT WAR (2018) MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISE (2017) 3RD STREET: BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE ON THE WATERFRONT (1954)

Central Central Greene Greene Northside Northside Northside

February 27 at 7pm April 23 at 7pm January 10 at 7pm February 14 at 7pm February 10 at 6:30pm March 9 at 6:30pm April 16 at 6pm

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GORDON AVENUE LIBRARY

MON: 9-9 TUES: 9-6 WED: 12-9 THUR: 10-6 FRI: 10-5 SAT: 10-5 SUN: closed

1500 GORDON AVE ∙ CHARLOTTESVILLE COLOR KEY: ADULTS ∙ TEENS ∙ KIDS ∙ MULTIPLE No registration is required unless otherwise noted.

AROUND THE BRANCH

BEAD & READ: SPRING BREAK

STOP SPOT

Collect beads for every 30 minutes of reading to make a necklace, bracelet or keychain during spring break. Watch your bead string grow and add on a cool brag tag just in time for Drop Everything & Read Day on April 12.

January-May, all day Stop by the children’s desk to spot what new game is afoot: wordplay, fun facts, crafts, guessing games, scavenger hunts, and more. Activities change throughout the winter and spring season so come see what’s new. All ages.

TEEN SCENE

January-May, all day Stop by the teen corner to find out what’s new: challenges, contests, crafts, and more. Activities change throughout the winter and spring season so check the teen scene often.

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK February 1-15

Discover your next great read, go on a blind date with a book. Rate your date when you return it and enjoy a sweet surprise.

BOOK BUDDIES February 1-15

Pick out a special book buddy that is all wrapped up and ready to take home and read. Bring your Buddy Book back with a visit report and enjoy a sweet surprise.

April 6-11, all day

FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE LIBRARY National Library Week: April 20-25

Do you know your literary geography? Explore book maps, historical and fantasy, from your favorite books. Raffle drawing to be held. All ages.

RECURRING EVENTS PICTURES & PAGES @ THE FRALIN Select Wednesdays from 10-10:45am JAN 8 • FEB 5 • MAR 4 • APR 1 • MAY 6

Start with a book and then go look! Visit The Fralin Art Museum to share stories, music, and movement. Then the docents invite the youngest art patrons to explore the Museum. Stories will help enrich the art experience of the current exhibit. Ages 2-4. To register or find out what exhibits will be highlighted, email museumoutreach@virginia.edu or call 434.243.2050.

DROP-IN STORIES & MORE Every Saturday from 11-11:30am January 4-May 30

Add some brain-building to your errands. Stop by for stories, movement, and early literacy: “Sing, Talk, Read and Play” fun for the young.

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LITERARY MASTERPIECES BOOK GROUP First & third Fridays from 10-11am Meets twice a month to discuss literary classics.

JAN 3: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne JAN 17: Selected poetry of Wallace Stevens (exact title TBD) FEB 7: Plainsong by Kent Haruf FEB 21: An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen MAR 6: First Love and Other Stories by Ivan Turgenev MAR 20: Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollop APR 17: Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko MAY 1: Tell me a Riddle by Tillie Olsen MAY 15: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

READING RUMPUS

Every Tuesday from 10:30-11am January 7-March 24 April 21-May 19 A lively literacy drop-in that brings books to life with participation, song, and movement. Designed for children up to 3 years (but all are welcome) and accompanying caregiver to encourage early literacy and language development.

BOOKS, BLOCKS & BALLS

Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16, & 23 from 10:30am-12pm Play is important in the intellectual and social development of young children. It is also fun! Stop in for some playtime with developmentally appropriate toys. Geared toward children 3-yearsold and younger.

WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP

Second Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm Meets monthly to share insights on a variety of classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction. New members or visitors are welcome. JAN 8: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain FEB 12: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway MAR 11: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) APR 8*: They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan by Alephonsion Deng MAY 13: Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffeneger *The April meeting will take place at Northside Library

TWOS & THREES TOGETHER

Every Monday from 9:30-10am January 27-March 23* April 20-May 18 or Every Thursday from 10:30-11am January 30-March 26* April 16-May 21 Stories, songs, movement and fingerplays designed for 2 and 3 year olds with accompanying adult. Fun ways to develop pre-literacy skills with “Sing, Talk, Read and Play.” *No class Feb 17 & 27 or Apr 30. Required registration begins January 7 (session starting in Jan.) and April 7 (session starting in Apr.)

MOTHER GOOSE TIME

Every Tuesday from 9:30-10:15am January 28-March 24 April 21-May 19 MONKEY BUSINESS or Every Monday from 10:30-11:15am Every Thursday from 11:30am-12:15pm January 27-March 23* January 30-March 26* April 20-May 18 April 16-May 21* Come monkey around with exciting stories, Simple stories, rhymes, and songs for children up to fingerplays, silly songs, and flannel stories. Designed 23 months and caregiver followed by time to play and to help independent 3 and 4-year-olds practice socialize. This special time supports early literacy self-sufficiency and develop early literacy skills to and language skills by encouraging singing, playing, help them be ready to read and succeed. *No class February 17. Required registration begins January 7 talking, and reading. Required registration begins (session starting in Jan.) and April 7 (session starting January 7 (session starting in Jan.) and April 7 (session starting in Apr.) *No class Feb 27 or Apr 30. in Apr.)

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CREATION STATION

Monthly on Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm JAN 10 • FEB 7 • MAR 13 • MAY 8 Stop by to create with UVA Madison House volunteers. We will have a different project to explore each time. STEAM ahead with hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

BOOK BITES BOOK GROUP

Monthly on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm Ravenous readers ages 9 to 11-years-old are invited to snack while discussing a different book each month. Free books provided. Required registration. JAN 16: Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson FEB 20: The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy MAR 19: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) APR 23: Forest World by Margarita Engle MAY 21: The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi

BOOK-A-ROOS BOOK CLUB

Monthly on Thursdays from 3:30-4:15pm

STORY STRETCH

Select Wednesdays from 12:30-1:15pm January 8, 15, 22, & 29 Pose like a mountain, move like a snake, roar like a lion. Stretch to new storytime heights with this independent book and movement-based program. Explore stories, songs, yoga poses and other engaging activities. For independent 5 and 6-yearolds. Required registration begins December 18.

KNITEEN

Wednesdays in February from 4:30-5:30pm February 5, 12, & 19 Chill out and warm up with a cozy project. Unravel the basics of knitting as you start a simple project over this three-week program. For beginning knitters ages 10-14. Registration is required and please plan on attending all three weeks. At the end, you will have a knit piece and new skills! Required registration begins January 15.

MUSIC IN THE GARDEN

Wednesdays in May from 12:30-1:30pm May 6, 13, & 20 Bring your lunch to the Swygert Garden at Gordon Avenue Library for a performance by local musicians. Enjoy the new benches or a seat on the lawn while you take in the lunchtime serenade. Check the JMRL website for details on the special musical guests. Open to all ages.

For book wranglers ages 7 and 8 years who love to snack and discuss a different book each month. Free books provided. Required registration begins after the previous month’s meeting. WINTER WONDER Monday, January 13 from 10:30-11:15am JAN 9: Balto and the Great Race by Elizabeth There’s no business like snow business. Slide on in Cody Kimmel for frosty fun with winter stories, songs, science, and FEB 13: Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan snow! For ages 2-5. Required registration begins MAR 12: Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black December 23. History by Vashti Harrison (Same Page) APR 16: Nathaniel Fludd Beastologist: Flight of TAPE RESIST PAINT PARTY the Phoenix by R.L. LaFevers Wednesday, January 15 from 7-8pm MAY 14: The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Using a tape-resist technique, you’ll create fantastic Beverly Cleary geometric designs on canvas using any color

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Don’t miss it! Early Literacy on page 23.

palette you choose. No artistic skills required and all materials provided. Ages 14+. Required registration begins December 16.

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VOTER REGISTRATION

MARCH

Are you ready to vote in the Presidential Primary on March 3? A voter registrar official will be on hand to register people to vote, update voter registrations, complete an application for an absentee ballot, and answer your questions.

PETE’S PIZZA & PJ PARTY

Tuesday, January 21 from 9:30am-12:30pm

PICTUREBOOK POTPOURRI: BUILDING UP Tuesday, January 21 from 3:30-4pm

Discover books about building and creating spaces. Then design your own playground or building with paper and rulers or with blocks and LEGO. Designed for ages 5-7 years with a caregiver, siblings welcome.

FEBRUARY SEEDS OF CULTURE

Storytelling from Charlottesville’s Black History Saturday, February 8 from 3-4pm In celebration of Black History Month, professional storyteller Page Hill of Seeds of Culture will bring to life stories from Charlottesville’s Black community and engage participants in a creative art project. Ms. Hill is a native of Keswick, Va. who cultivates cultural sustainability through storytelling, and engages audiences with interactive participation. Ages 6adult.

JAZZ-MA-TAZZ DROP-IN STORYTIME Saturday, February 15 from 11-11:30am

Get read to scat, tap, and move to a jazzy beat. Books and music to get you out of your seat. Swing into the Gordon Avenue Library for a special jazzed up edition of this Saturday Drop-in Storytime.

PICTUREBOOK POTPOURRI: ART IN THE FAMILY Tuesday, February 18 from 3:30-4pm

Explore the amazing wealth of children’s books by the Pinkney Family and then enjoy creating your own scratch art piece inspired by Brian Pinkney’s illustrations. Designed for ages 5-7 years with caregiver, siblings welcome.

Monday, March 2 from 6-7pm

In the book Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, that cool cat Pete hosts a pizza party for his friends. That’s Groovy! Join the library in your pj’s for Pete stories, activities, pizza and fun. Please “R.S.V. Pete” by calling 434.296.5544 before February 28 to let us know your family is coming.

PROFESSORS’ TIPS FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND Wednesday, March 11 from 7-8:30pm

Getting into college is a challenge, but how can you make the most of it once you’re there? Retired William & Mary professor Dana T. Johnson and biology professor Jennifer E. Price, the authors of Will This Be on the Test? What Your Professors Really Want You to Know About Succeeding in College, will share insight and tips from the book to help students transition from high school to college. The talk will be followed by Q & A. Geared toward college-bound students and their families.

TOGETHER TALES: AN ALL-AGES BOOK CIRCLE (SAME PAGE) Saturday, March 14 from 3-3:45pm

This is the day you can begin...to share a book, share something about you, share a snack. Join the library for an intergenerational book discussion of Jacqueline Woodson’s (Same Page) picture book, The Day You Begin. We will read and talk about the book, and discuss how to begin to make the world a better place for all of us. For book fans of all ages. Children should attend with a grownup.

PICTUREBOOK POTPOURRI: KINDNESS ROCKS! (SAME PAGE) Tuesday, March 17 from 3:30-4pm

We will share Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page), get silly with Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry and then create some rock friends and rock messages to remind us that “Kindness Rocks!”. Designed for ages 5-7 years with a caregiver, siblings welcome.

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SPRING GARDEN SPRUCE-UP

APRIL

Help spruce up the Swygert Garden at Gordon Avenue Library in preparation for spring and in celebration of Earth Day. All materials will be provided, just bring your green thumb to the Reference desk to choose your plants and get started. Open to all ages.

NURSERY RHYME TIME DROP-IN STORYTIME Saturday, April 18 from 11-11:30am

Celebrate poetry with some of the first poems that kids discover -- Mother Goose rhymes. Great phonemic fun for everyone. Join the library for a special version of our drop-in storytime with the goose on the loose, then explore additional activities based on classic rhymes.

PICTUREBOOK POTPOURRI: PLANT A SEED Tuesday, April 21 from 3:30-4pm

Celebrate Earth Day by reading about the magical world of plants. Then explore soil and seeds with a hands-on planting experiment to begin your very own garden. Designed for ages 5-7 years with a caregiver, siblings welcome.

Wednesday, April 22 from 2-4pm

MAY DOG MAN UNLEASHED IN THE LIBRARY Wednesday, May 6 from 3-4pm

Gordon Avenue Library has gone to the dogs! Dropin for some doggone Dog Man crafts and activities from Flip-o-ramas to K9 Nose Knows and so much more! It will be a real Pilkey Party. Ages 5-12.

PICTUREBOOK POTPOURRI: GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Tuesday, May 19 from 3:30-4pm

What makes your neighborhood beautiful? You do! Enjoy Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy and other books about communities. Then work together to create something beautiful for the neighborhood. Designed for ages 5-7 years with a caregiver, siblings welcome.

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EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR BABIES

WHERE

MOTHER GOOSE TIME WEE ONES MOTHER GOOSE TIME BABIES AND BOOKS

Central Mondays at 9:30am 4 Crozet Wednesdays at 10:30am or 11:15am 10 Gordon Tuesdays at 9:30am & Thursdays at 11:30am 19 Northside Thursdays at 1:30pm 36

FOR TODDLERS TWOS & THREES TOGETHER TALES FOR TWOS TWOS & THREES TOGETHER READ & RHYME TIME BABY-TODDLER TIME TWOS & THREES TOGETHER TODDLER TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS ALPHABET SOUP MONKEY BUSINESS STORY STRETCH STORYBOOK BEAT PRESCHOOL PALS READING ROCKS FOR MULTIPLE AGES ROMP & STOMP CUENTOS Y CANCIONES SATURDAY STORIES & MORE DROP-IN STORIES & MORE READING RUMPUS PICTURES & PAGES @ FRALIN READ & RHYME TIME STORIES IN THE AFTERNOON

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WHERE

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Central Mondays at 10:30am 5 Crozet Thursdays at 9:30am 10 Gordon Mondays at 9:30am & Thursdays at 10:30am 19 Greene Wednesdays at 10:30am 25 Louisa Fridays at 11am 28 Northside Wednesdays at 10:15am or 11:15am 36 Scottsville Wednesdays at 10am 45 WHERE

WHEN

Crozet Gordon Gordon Greene Northside Scottsville

Thursdays at 10:30am Mondays at 10:30am Select Wednesdays at 12:30pm Thursdays at 10:30am Thursdays at 10:15am or 11:15am Wednesdays at 10:30am

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Central Central Crozet Gordon Gordon Gordon Louisa Scottsville

Thursdays at 10:30am & 1:30pm Second Wednesdays at 10:30am Saturdays at 10:30am Saturdays at 11am Tuesdays at 10:30am Select Wednesdays at 10am Thursdays at 10:30am Thursdays at 3:30pm

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1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Did you know the greatest amount of brain growth occurs between birth and age five? Help “Build a Reader” by stopping by any JMRL branch to pick up your first sheet that goes towards reading 1000 books to your child. After 50 books are checked off the sheet, bring it in to receive a folder and officially register for the program. After 1000 books, you’ll receive a certificate and a free book!

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GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY

MON: 12-8 TUES: 12-8 WED: 10-6 THUR: 10-6 FRI: 9-5 SAT: 9-5 SUN: closed

222 MAIN STREET, SUITE 101 ∙ STANARDSVILLE COLOR KEY: ADULTS ∙ TEENS ∙ KIDS ∙ MULTIPLE No registration is required unless otherwise noted.

AROUND THE BRANCH

THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

This is a friendly group of serious readers. The group proposes and votes on new titles to discuss at a yearly meeting and reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction. Group discussions are led by the member proposing the book. All interested adults are welcome. Please check jmrl.org for discussion titles for each month, or pick up a printed list in the branch.

February 1-28

Choose a book based on its “dating profile” instead of its cover. Wait until you get home to unwrap the book and see if you’re a good match! Do you know a book that’s looking for love? Ask the staff for a dating profile and they will wrap up your choice and put it in the blind date display.

RECURRING EVENTS STORYBOOK BEAT

Every Thursday from 10:30-11:15am January 2-April 30 A fun program that will improve your child’s preliteracy skills, increase their vocabulary, and promote reading readiness. Enjoy great books, sing and move to music using scarves and rhythm instruments. Enhance your child’s creativity with an art project at the conclusion of storytime. For ages 3-5, with or without a parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome. Required registration begins December 2. Register once for the January through April session.

First Thursdays from 7-8:30pm

JAN 2: The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg FEB 6: Warlight:a Novel by Michael Ondaatje MAR 5: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) APR 2: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng MAY 7: Beloved by Toni Morrison

BELLY BUMPS & BABES

First Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am A Doula-led discussion centering on late pregnancy, birth and postpartum. 9:30-10:30am: specific topics discussed. 10:30-11:30am: open discussion with new/expectant parents. Sessions taught by Cynthia Fargo CD (DONA) of Honeybee Doula Services, LLC. JAN 4: FEB 1: MAR 7: APR 4:

Choices and expectations about birth. Move out day is coming! Naming your goals. Postpartum?

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READ AND RHYME TIME

TEEN TABLETOP GAMES

A special one-on-one time for children and caregivers. Children have fun while developing preliteracy skills using short books, puppets, fingerplays, and flannel stories. Get moving with musical activities using scarves, shaker eggs, and rhythm instruments. Each class concludes with a short social playtime. For ages 1-2 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome. Required registration begins December 2. Register once for the January through April session.

Bring a game to share or play one from the Library’s collection. Learn a new game with the group or play a different game of your choice. Snacks served. Grades 6-12. Required registration.

Every Wednesday from 10:30-11am January 8-April 29

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) Second Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm January-May

Build your resume and earn volunteer hours while planning fun events with old and new friends. Contribute your ideas for teen programs and materials at the library. Snacks provided. Grades 6-12. New members are always welcome. Registration is recommended.

FRIDAY FILM SERIES

Second Fridays from 7-9pm This series is a mix of current feature, international films, and documentaries. Enjoy complimentary hot coffee and sweet treats with a great film on the big screen in surround sound.

Fourth Wednesdays from 3:15-5:15pm January-April

COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB Fourth Tuesdays from 6-7:15pm

Try out a recipe from a new book each month and share the resulting dish with other foodies in a friendly, conversation-filled potluck at the library. Please stop by the Greene County Library to peruse the reference copy of the current program’s cookbook and copy the recipe(s) you would like to make for the program for free. Ages 12+. Registration is required for each session and begins on the first of each month. JAN 28: Barefoot in Paris by Ina Garten FEB 25: The London Cookbook by Aleksandra Crapanzano MAR 31: Sweet by Yotam Ottolenghi APR 28: Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo MAY 26: Soul Food by Carla Hall

JAN 10: The Dawn Wall (2018) FEB 14: Woman at War (2018) MAR 13: Wild Rose (2018) APR 10: TBA MAY 8: TBA

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA: A CHARITABLE YARNWORK GROUP Second & fourth Mondays* from 6-7:30pm

Make a positive difference in the world by using your yarn skills to give back to the community. Bring a current project to work on, or knit or crochet an item to help those in need. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12+. *No class May 25.

Don’t miss it! Spring Films on page 17.

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GREENE CO LIBRARY JANUARY WE ARE ALL KINDS OF FISH IN ONE BIG OCEAN Saturday, January 18 from 2-3:30pm

Children ages 6-8, are invited to an afternoon art date with art teacher, Patty Hudson. Use your imagination to create your own story through art. Using inspiration from children’s literature, students will create their own unique art work with torn paper, tempera paint, oil pastel, and collage. All supplies provided. Required registration.

HOW-TO TUESDAYS

Start the New Year with Meditation Tuesday, January 21 from 6:30-7:30pm The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Through meditation one can benefit in all aspects of life - mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Join Gerry Gorman, long time meditator, for this lively and enjoyable workshop on how to practice and learn this simple technique. There will be a short meditation sitting at the end.

HOW TO GET STARTED RESEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Saturday, January 25 from 10-11:30am

You don’t need a degree to research your family. This session is designed to be interactive and will provide you with some tips along with methods and strategies to enhance your research skills. Program presented by Dr. Shelley Murphy, Descendant Project Researcher-PCSU/UVA and professional genealogist. Required registration.

ARE YOU THE WEREWOLF GAME Wednesday, February 5 from 3:30-4:30pm

Use your strategy and deduction skills in Are You the Werewolf, an interactive card game for seven or more players. If fewer than seven are registered, a variety of other games will be available. Snacks provided. Grades 6-12. Required registration begins January 15.

GROWN-UP GAME NIGHT

Thursday, February 13 from 6-8:30pm Enjoy learning and playing strategy board games with friends and neighbors. A new game will be taught at each game night for those who’d like to learn it, but a selection of other great games will be available as well. Refreshments provided. Ages 12+. February game TBA.

HOW-TO TUESDAYS: SELECTING & PLANTING TREES Tuesday, February 18 from 6-8:30pm

The Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards will present a program of slides, video, and lecture, including how to assess both tree and planting site, the actual planting including dos and don’ts, and care of the tree after planting. Ages 12+.

THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE

Friday, February 21 from 3:30-4:30pm The Wahoo Wizards will perform experiments with vanishing styrofoam, blowing bubbles inside of other bubbles, and other fun experiments. The Wahoo Wizards is a community outreach program with a network of student volunteers and faculty whose goal is to get kids excited about science. Ages 6-11.

FEBRUARY AUTHOR TALK WITH WILLIAM JAMES Saturday, February 1 from 3-4:30pm

Local author, William A. James, Sr., will talk about his new memoir Hard Times and Survival: The Autobiography of an African-American Son. The audience will learn how James overcame obstacles and great adversity in his life. Refreshments, Q&A and book signing will follow.

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FAIR HOUSING THAT WAS ANYTHING BUT FAIR

Saturday, February 29 from 3-4:30pm Craig Wilson, professional urban planner and local government consultant, will discuss The Color of Law: a Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein, which describes how government agencies began explicitly discriminating against black Americans (starting in the 1920s) and patterns that continue to this day. Q&A, discussion & book sales to follow. Event cosponsored by the Town of Stanardsville. Refreshments provided.

MARCH MARBLE MAZE

Monday, March 16 from 3-4:30pm A STEM program that will get your imagination rolling faster and further than you ever imagined. Build, bounce, adjust angles, fine-tune turns and experiment with cause and effect to see what kind of zany, zigzagging action is possible. Ages 7-11. Required registration begins February 3.

A DEEP DIVE INTO FRESHWATER FISHES OF VIRGINIA Thursday, March 21 from 4-5:30pm

Coauthors Paul Bugas and Val Kells (also illustrator) of the Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia will share their stories behind writing, illustrating, and designing this beautiful and substantive guide, their experiences working with freshwater fishes, and how the guide serves readers, naturalists, and fishers, among others. Q&A and sales of signed copies of the guide to follow. Refreshments provided.

TALES FROM THE FLORIDA TRAIL Tuesday, April 14 from 6:30-8pm

Long distance hiker, author, trails educator, and intrepid adventurer, Lauralee Bliss will discuss her 2018 backpacking trip and completion of the Florida Trail. Signing and book sales of her newest book, Gators, Guts, and Glory: Stories and Adventures From the Florida Trail will follow the presentation and Q&A. Refreshments provided.

IT’S BIN FUN

Wednesday, April 15 from 10:30-11:30am This child-led play time provides opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore their world through sensory play. The children will have fun while exploring bins containing a variety of sensory materials. Ages 6-36 months.

TEEN LOCK-IN MOVIE NIGHT Friday, April 17 from 7-9pm

Come with your friends for an after hours movie on the big screen with surround sound. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Showing Venom [Rated PG-13, 2018, 1hr 52min]. Grades 6-12. Required registration begins March 27.

MAY GROWN-UP GAME NIGHT Tuesday, May 12 from 6-8:30pm

Enjoy playing board games with friends and neighbors. A new strategy board game will be taught at each game night. Learn and play the new game, or choose from a selection of other great games available. Ages 12+. Refreshments provided. May game TBA.

APRIL FAIRY HOUSES

Thursday, April 9 from 3-4:30pm Create a dwelling for the fairy living in your house or garden. Encourage your child’s nature awareness using sticks, bark, acorns, pebbles, shells, feathers, pine cones, and other natural items. Supplies provided. An accompanying parent/caregiver is required to assist their child for the entire program. Ages 4+. Required registration begins March 2.

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HOURS

LOUISA COUNTY LIBRARY

MON: 10-7 TUES: 10-7 WED: 10-6 THUR: 10-6 FRI: 10-5 SAT: 10-5 SUN: closed

881 DAVIS HIGHWAY ∙ MINERAL COLOR KEY: ADULTS ∙ TEENS ∙ KIDS ∙ MULTIPLE No registration is required unless otherwise noted.

RECURRING EVENTS PRESCHOOL READ & RHYME TIME Every Thursday from 10:30-11am

A fun program highlighting early literacy skills. Enjoy books, rhymes, finger plays, flannel stories and songs. Ages 2-5 with accompanying adult. Siblings are welcome.

LOUISA COUNTY CHESS CLUB Every Thursday from 11am-12:30pm

Come learn to play or share your knowledge of the game. Bring your board if you have one. Ages 6+. All skill levels are welcome.

BABY-TODDLER TIME

Every Friday from 11am-12pm All parents and caregivers of little ones ages 2 and under are welcome to join us for educational songs, reading, and play. There will be plenty of time for making new friends and free play. Older siblings may attend with younger siblings.

B.Y.O.C - BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT Every Wednesday from 2-5pm

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet your neighbors while you work on your craft.

TEEN CRAFTERNOON First Thursdays from 4-5pm

Stop at the library after school for a quick craft to take home and a snack. Grades 6-12. JAN 2: FEB 6: MAR 5: APR 2: MAY 7:

Upcycled Wall Art Customized Mugs Decoupage Light Switch Covers Personalized Pins Tabletop Terrariums

TWEEN STEAM

Second Tuesdays from 4-5pm A pop-up MakerSpace for ages 9-15. JAN 14: FEB 11: MAR 10: APR 14: MAY 12:

Sharpie Science Embroidered LED constellations Build an Hydraulic Arm Wild Sourdough Pleine Aire painting kits

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Second Tuesdays from 5-6pm

This is your chance to be heard when it comes to programming at the Louisa County Library. Help plan teen programs and activities. Snacks and drinks provided and participants will receive volunteer hours for their participation. Grades 6-12.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE February 10, April 6, & June 6 from 3-7pm

Give the gift of life by donating blood. Registration is required through the American Red Cross website at www.redcross.org.

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PANELS & PIZZAS

BOOK CLUB OF CHAOS

Eat pizza, read, and discuss graphic novels! Grades 6-12. Free copies of the book for the first five participants to show up. For more information email severgreen@jmrl.org.

Join an engaging discussion group especially for ages 9-12. Light refreshments provided and free copies of the book are available on a first come, first served basis.

JAN 8: Estranged by Ethan M. Aldridge FEB 12: March: Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell MAR 11: Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden, Kendra Phipps, et al. APR 8: Stephen McCranie’s Space Boy Volume 1 by Stephen McCranie MAY 13: Birding Is My Favorite Video Game: Cartoons about the Natural World from Bird and Moon by Rosemary Mosco

JAN 29: The Original Folk & Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm FEB 26: Grayson by Lynn Cox MAR 25: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) APR 29: Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman MAY 27: Cinder by Marissa Meyer

GENTLE YOGA FOR SENIORS

AARP FREE TAX AIDE 2020

This class offers the opportunity for gentle stretching, strengthening and relaxation. It is ideal for seniors and those who want a softer, slow-paced yoga experience. For floor work and relaxation options, please bring a yoga mat and a small cushion or towel. • FEB 10 • JAN 6 • JAN 13 • FEB 24 • JAN 27 • MAR 2 • MAR 9

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age, especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation. By appointments only. Visit the library for details.

TUESDAY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

OPEN SCRABBLE PLAY

Second Wednesdays from 4-5pm

Select Mondays from 11:30am-12:30pm

Fourth Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm

Join this informal group for relaxed and stimulating book discussions. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome. Light refreshments provided. JAN 28: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom FEB 25: The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie J. Anders MAR 24: Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson APR 28: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann MAY 26: Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker

Monthly on Wednesdays from 4-5pm

Select Fridays from 1-5pm

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MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27

Every Thursday from 3:30-5pm February 20-May 7

Stop by for open Scrabble play on Thursday afternoons. Play starts promptly at 3:30pm. Come alone or bring a friend. The library supplies the boards...you supply the words!

LUNCH TIME ZUMBA

March 17, 24, & 31 from 12-1pm Make 2020 the year of a healthier you! Join certified Zumba instructor Melanie Bonner with a fun and energetic workout that’s easy-to-follow, exhilarating and effective. This one-hour Zumba class will be the most fun you have ever had incorporating fitness into your workout routine.

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CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS

Select Mondays from 11:30am-12:30pm While seated on chairs, students can do versions of twists, hip stretches, forward bends, and mild backbends. Ideal for older adults, as well as the new student who prefers a slow and gentle approach to yoga. • MAY 11 • APR 13 • MAY 18 • APR 20 • JUNE 1 • APR 27 • JUNE 8 • MAY 4

FEBRUARY SNAKES ALIVE

Thursday, February 13 from 4-5pm Slither on down and join Ranger Lauri from Lake Anna State Park for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles. Gain understanding, decipher fact from fiction, even meet a live snake and discover the unique adaptations that allow these reptiles to survive. Program is suitable for all ages.

BEADING WORKSHOP

Tuesday, February 18 from 2-5pm Come and make a lovely heart-shaped sun catcher with assorted beads and wire. All materials provided. Ages 14+.

FIND THE STORY OF YOUR AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY Using Community Resources Monday, February 24 from 3-4pm

Because of the history and legacy of slavery, genealogical research for many African American families is challenging, but it’s not impossible! In this workshop, Andi Cumbo-Floyd will walk you through LEGO MANIA the potential resources of information about African Saturday, January 11 from 2-4pm Americans, both before and after Emancipation, The library is looking for some fun and creative using examples from her research of Virginia African people to play LEGO. Bring your imagination and join American communities. All are welcome. us for the fun. LEGOs will be provided, but will stay at the library.

JANUARY

A SKUNK FOR SUPPER

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY FROM A-Z

Thursday, January 16 from 4-5pm

Tuesday, February 25 from 4-5pm

Join Ranger Lauri from Lake Anna State Park to learn about the role of birds of prey in the local ecosystem. Participants will be able to dissect owl pellets and piece together different skeletal pieces Program is suitable for all ages.

Celebrate Black History Month by hearing the stories of people that helped build America.

MARCH

BEADING WORKSHOP

Tuesday, January 21 from 2-5pm

Tuesday, March 17 from 2-5pm

Join us to create your own coiled bracelet using memory wire and assorted beads. All materials provided. Ages 14+.

Come and make a beautiful tree pendant using wire and gemstone bead chips. All materials provided. Ages 14+.

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KINDNESS ROCKS! (SAME PAGE) Saturday, March 21 from 2-4pm

Join us as we share Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) and create some rock messages with friends that reminds us that “Kindness Rocks!”.

APRIL BINGO FOR BOOKS

Thursday, April 9 from 1-3pm Bingo is always a fun game! Come out to the Louisa County Library during spring break and enjoy an afternoon of Bingo!

BEADING WORKSHOP Tuesday, April 14 from 2-4pm

ONLINE DATABASES Check out the below list of database topics the next time you’re looking for something new to read, research, or learn! Automobiles: Provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, and more. Biography: A database of reading recommendations for all ages and reading levels. Business Info: A variety of databases offered for career transitions, legal forms, investment tools, etc.

Join us to make a fashion bracelet using “stretchy” cord and two-hole pillow beads. All materials provided. Ages 14+.

Encyclopedias and General Info: A variety of databases offering full-text periodicals, newspaper and magazine articles, and online courses.

MAY

Foundations: Two databases offering the Directory of Virginia Foundations and Foundation Directory Online.

SPRING FLING

Saturday, May 16 from 2-4pm Come learn about plants and seeds. Get ready for the garden and what to do. All materials provided.

Genealogy Databases: Include Ancestry Library Edition, Ancestry for Virginians, and HeritageQuest. Kids & Teens: A variety of databases geared towards history, culture, health, science, arts, government education etc. Language: Online language-learning systems. Includes lessons, games and more. Literature & Books: Databases providing eBook collections and book recommendations. Magazines & Newspapers: Access full-text periodicals from a number of databases, including archived editions. Social Sciences: Databases providing information about history, culture, government and much more. For more information, check out the database website at jmrl.org/databases.

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HOURS

NELSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY

MON: 9:30-7 TUES: 9:30-7 WED: 9:30-5 THUR: 9:30-5 FRI: 9:30-5 SAT: 9:30-4 SUN: closed

8521 THOMAS NELSON HIGHWAY ∙ LOVINGSTON COLOR KEY: ADULTS ∙ TEENS ∙ KIDS ∙ MULTIPLE No registration is required unless otherwise noted.

AROUND THE BRANCH

RECURRING EVENTS

RENOVATIONS

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB)

The library is undergoing extensive renovations (see page 3 for more details). During this time, please be aware there may be some closures or adjustments to the programs. Please contact the library to confirm program dates and locations.

POSTCARD ART January 1-31

Get all the supplies you need to create a one of a kind postcard.

COLOR MAGIC February 1-29

Color an intricate design to create “color

First Tuesdays from 4-5pm

Take action for literacy by joining the Teen Advisory Board. Earn volunteer hours by helping to plan activities and events at the Nelson Memorial Library. Grades 6-12. For more information email yellis@jmrl.org.

TEEN BOOK CLUB: SNACKS AND PAPERBACKS Third Wednesdays from 4-5pm

Join other teens who love to read and discuss the chosen book titles. Books are based on a theme and are chosen by members of the Teen Advisory Board. Grades 6-12.

EMOJI BOOK TITLES

COMPENDIUMS BOOK CLUB

Use your emojis to discover the title of a famous book.

This book club is designed for grades 2-5.

BUILDING SQUARES

TEEN DIY FUN

Take simple squares are create something spectacular.

Each month will feature a different fun and engaging program. Refreshments provided. Grades 6-12.

March 1-31

April 1-30

Third Wednesdays from 4-5pm

Fourth Thursdays from 4-5pm

PUZZLE MANIA May 1-31

Lots of puzzles...where does one start?!

Don’t miss it! Book Clubs on page 9.

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JANUARY

APRIL

STRAWBEES

DICE GAMES

Strawbees are a fun building toy that lets you connect straws together. Let’s see what you can build. Ages 4-10.

Come play a classic dice game or a fast-paced new one. Ages 5-10.

Wednesday, January 8 from 4-5pm

TAPE RESIST PAINTING

Tuesday, January 21 from 12:45-2pm Held at The Nelson Center

Wednesday, April 1 from 4-5pm

TEA CUP ART

Tuesday, April 21 from 10:30-11:30am Held at The Nelson Center

It’s springtime! Using a tea cup we will design a Using a tape-resist technique, you will create a spring floral feature. All materials provided. fantastic geometric design on canvas using any color palette that you choose. No artistic skills are required and all materials are provided.

MAY

FEBRUARY

PINECONE SHEEP

Q-BA-MAZE MARBLE RUN

We will be creating cute sheep out of natural materials. Ages 3-10.

Wednesday, February 5 from 4-5pm

Wednesday, May 6 from 4-5pm

It is time for an engineering challenge. Q-BA-Maze is a unique system of colorful cubes that interlock to form a marble run. You will be working in teams to create the runs. Ages 5-10.

PUZZLE MANIA

GENEALOGY DATABASES

Let’s have fun with puzzles and games...maybe even see who could be a Jeopardy champion!

Tuesday, February 25 from 10:30-11:30am Held at The Nelson Center

Tuesday, May 19 from 10:30-11:30am Held at The Nelson Center

Introduction to the genealogy databases that are available using your library card at jmrl.org.

MARCH MOSAIC PICTURE FUN

Wednesday, March 4 from 4-5pm Everyone works together to create a large sticker mosaic. Ages 5-10.

WATERCOLOR USING DUAL BRUSH PENS Tuesday, March 17 from 12:45-2pm Held at The Nelson Center

Take any coloring page, use some dual brush pens,and a little water then “Voila” you have a watercolor design. All materials provided.

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HOURS

NORTHSIDE LIBRARY

MON: 10-9 TUES: 10-9 WED: 10-9 THUR: 10-9 FRI: 10-5 SAT: 10-5 SUN: closed

705 W. RIO ROAD ∙ CHARLOTTESVILLE COLOR KEY: ADULTS ∙ TEENS ∙ KIDS ∙ MULTIPLE No registration is required unless otherwise noted.

AROUND THE BRANCH SCRATCH ART February

Create your own scratch art like famous children’s book author/illustrator Brian Pinkney.

FOURTH ANNUAL YOUTH ART MONTH COLLABORATION March

Stop by the children’s desk and unleash your creativity. At the end of the month, all submissions will be pieced together as a beautiful work of collaborative art.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS 100 YEARS STRONG LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE March

Display of documents and historical images.

IN BEAUTY IS STRENGTH

Holsinger’s Portraits of African Americans in Charlottesville & Albemarle from a Century Ago April 1-30 Rufus Holsinger’s portraits of African Americans show us a community that refused to be defined by its oppression. At the height of the Jim Crow era, hundreds of black women and men from Charlottesville and the surrounding counties commissioned Holsinger, the city’s leading studio photographer, to make portraits that depicted them as they wished to be seen - a people of beauty, grace, strength, and dignity. Every image was an act of resistance to a culture of white supremacy, a small but significant act of self-determination. (Accompanying lecture with Dr. John Edwin Mason on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30pm)

RECURRING EVENTS ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE Thursdays from 10:30-11:30am

Would you like to practice your English speaking skills with others who are also learning English? Join this conversation circle. Library staff will guide the conversation in an informal, no-pressure setting.

TECH TUTORIALS

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm & 3pm Call the Info Desk at 434.973.7893 ext. 4 to arrange a 30-60 minute one-on-one tech tutorial to answer your computer-use and ebook questions.

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LEGO MANIA

DIGGING FOR YOUR ROOTS

Do you want to get together with LEGO-minded people to build great things? All you need to bring is your creativity and natural engineering ability. Building blocks supplied. Ages 5-12. No registration required, but space is limited.

Susan Emert, Central Virginia Genealogical Association, will teach you how to use Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest, databases available on JMRL’s website, to help you in your genealogical research. Classes will be held in our Computer Classroom and will include one hour of instruction and one hour of research time.

First Thursdays from 4-5pm JAN 2 • FEB 6 • MAR 5 • APR 2 • MAY 7

STITCHES

Saturdays from 3-5pm and Tuesdays from 10:30am-12:30pm Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Get together with others who enjoy the same activity. Bring your project and visit while you work.

ANIME CLUB

Monthly on Mondays from 6:30-8pm JAN 6 • FEB 3 • MAR 2 • APR 6 • MAY 4 Explore Japanese culture and discover your new favorite anime with friends, while enjoying snacks and Pocky. Show ratings range from TV-G to TV-14. Ages 11-18.

NORTHSIDE DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB

Select Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm

JAN 8: Introduction to Genealogy Research (Required registration begins December 18) MAR 11: The Importance of Family Stories (Same Page) (Required registration begins February 19) MAY 13: Finding the Records You Need (Required registration begins April 22)

BOOK BUGS BOOK GROUP Second Thursdays from 4-4:45pm

Join us for a 45-minute session of chatting about books, snacks, and a fun activity. Books will be provided to the first 10 participants to register. Ages 8-10.

JAN 9: Front Desk by Kelly Yang (Required registration begins December 12) First and third Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm FEB 13: Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff Roleplay your way through a fantasy world while (Required registration begins January making friends and learning how to work together. 9) Never played D&D before? No worries! Participants MAR 12: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline will play through a series of one-shot adventures. Woodson (Same Page) (Required Pre-made character sheets, dice, and rulebooks will registration begins February 13) be provided, you bring the fun. Ages 13-18. Required APR 9: A Whole New Ballgame by Phil Bildner registration for each session begins two weeks (Required registration begins March 12) before session date. MAY 14: Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm and • MAR 3 • MAY 19 • JAN 7 Matthew Holm (Required registration • MAR 17 • JAN 21 begins April 9) • FEB 4 • APR 7 • APR 21 • FEB 18

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB)

Second Wednesdays from 5-6pm JAN 8 • FEB 12 • MAR 11 • APR 8 • MAY 13 Come be a part of Northside’s Teen Advisory Board. Help create displays, plan programs and activities while earning volunteer hours. Enjoy snacks and meet new people. Grades 6-12. Fill out a TAB application to join.

MAKE A MINIATURE BOOK

Saturdays, March 28 & May 9 from 2-4pm Join Donna Knoell of the Miniature Book Society to learn about bookbinding and miniature books, and create a mini-book of your own using provided materials. Ages 8-12 with a caregiver. Registration required and begins two weeks before event date. Call Northside Children’s Desk at 434.973.7893 ext. 5 to register.

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NORTHSIDE LIBRARY RECURRING EVENTS INTRO TO SIGN LANGUAGE

Saturday, January 11, 18, & 25 from 10:3011:30am Are you curious about American Sign Language (ASL)? Learn the basics of this fascinating and beautiful language and the culture that created it. ASL is a very commonly used language in America and one of the most popular college classes. This class includes an introduction to common vocabulary and greetings to enable you to communicate with Deaf people in the community and with other students of ASL. Ages 14+. Required registration for this three-part class begins December 21.

TASTY TRAVELS: GLOBAL COOKING CLUB

Select Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm Donut miss out on making and devouring these tasty treats from around the globe. This is nacho Home Ec. class – we’re making authentic recipes, no im-pastas here. Ages 13-18. JAN 13: China - Steamed Pork Buns Registration begins December 30. FEB 10: Italy - Cannoli Registration begins January 27. MAR 16: Ireland - Boxty (Potato Pancakes) Registration begins March 2. APR 20: Lebanon - Shaabiyat (Middle Eastern Dessert) Registration begins April 6. MAY 18: America - Doughnuts Registration begins May 4.

TWOS & THREES TOGETHER

WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP

Monthly on Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm

JAN 15: For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway FEB 26: Jefferson’s Daughters: Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America by Catherine Kerrison MAR 25: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) APR 15: Book Picks 2020-2021 MAY 20: Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver

PRESCHOOL PALS

Thursdays at 10:15-10:45am or 11:15-11:45am January 16-February 20 & March 5-April 16 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays designed for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds who are ready to enjoy independent learning. Required registration begins January 3 at 10am (session 1) and February 21 at 10am (session 2).

BABIES & BOOKS

Thursdays from 1:30-2:30pm January 16-April 16 Each 25-minute session emphasizes adult-child interaction and the development of early literacy skills. Open play follows. For babies up to 24 months with accompanying adult.

LITTLE BUILDERS

Fridays from 10:30-11:15am JAN 17 • MAR 20 • MAY 22 Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Building with blocks develops a child’s learning skills and provides lots of fun! Stop in to build, explore and create together. All you need is your imagination! No registration required, but space is limited.

Wednesdays at 10:15-10:45am or 11:15-11:45am January 15-February 19 & March 4-April 15

BOOKS SANDWICHED IN

30 minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays designed for 2 and 3-year-olds with an accompanying adult. No more than two children per adult, please. Children must be two-years-old by the first class of the session. Required registration begins on January 3 at 10am (session 1) and February 21 at 10am (session 2).

A book review, usually of nonfiction titles, presented by a guest speaker. It is not necessary to have read the book to attend the program.

Monthly on Fridays from 12-1pm

JAN 17: Losing Earth: a Recent History by Nathaniel Rich TBD for FEB 21 • MAR 27 • APR 17 • MAY 15

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FAMILY MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY

GREEN PEN POETS

Bring a blanket and pillows to enjoy family-friendly movies. Snack and juice box provided. Films TBA. No registration required, but space is limited.

A supportive, fun, enriching critique workshop for adults open to poets of all levels. The group will respond to one another’s work, share favorite poems by published writers, discuss the art and craft of poetry, and seek inspiration in each other and everywhere in our lives. If you love to write and talk poetry, please join Green Pen Poets. Ages 18+.

Third Saturdays from 2-4pm JAN 18 • FEB 15 • MAR 21 • APR 18 • MAY 16

JOB FAIRS WITH CAREER WORKS Select Wednesdays from 2-5pm JAN 22 • FEB 12 • MAR 18 • APR 15 • MAY 13

Visit Northside and sit down one-on-one with representatives from more than 20 local employers. Get away from stressful online applications and talk to real people. Bringing a resume is encouraged but not required. If you need help preparing, visit Career Works, the Downtown Job Center, or the Albemarle County Job Center, and a representative will be happy to help. Visit one hour prior to the fair for a valuable workshop on job interviewing techniques. Ages 16+.

ADULT ANIME CLUB

Fourth Wednesdays from 6:30-8:45pm JAN 22 • FEB 26 • MAR 25 • APR 22 • MAY 27 Come to watch and discuss anime at this club for older anime fans. Ages 18+.

NORTHSIDE MINECRAFT CLUB

Fourth Thursdays from 6-7pm JAN 23 • FEB 27 • MAR 26 • APR 23 • MAY 28

GROWN-UP GAME NIGHT

Select Mondays from 6:30-8:45pm Connect with other adults during an evening of board games and refreshments. Games to play include classic standards and modern favorites, and each session will feature tutorials for a different game. JAN 27: FEB 24: MAR 23: APR 27: MAY 18:

Azul Ex Libris Ecos: First Continent Compounded 7 Wonders

NOVEL CHAT BOOK CLUB

Monthly on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm Come discuss books and do a related activity while enjoying free snacks. Each month, the group will be reading a different theme. A list of suggested titles will be available at the Teen Desk. Ages 12-18. Recommended registration begins January 2.

JAN 27: Narrative Nonfiction FEB 24: Romance MAR 30: Epistolary Novels (novels written in the Featuring a different challenge each month. To join, form of letters) stop by a youth services desk to pick up and sign a APR 27: Novels told from the perspective of a Rules & Contract form. Only Java Minecraft accounts villian work on the server; Xbox and iPad accounts are incompatible. Ages 7-18. Registration to play in MYSTERY BOOK GROUP the library begins two weeks before event date. To Fourth Tuesdays from 1-2:30pm register, please call the Northside Teen Desk at If you like mysteries and spy thrillers, join like-minded 434.973.7893 ext. 6 or email ndefibaugh@jmrl.org. readers at Northside Library. JAN 28: The Corpse on the Dike by Janwillem FIZZ BOOM READ van de Wetering Fourth Fridays from 3:30-4pm FEB 25: For the Dead by Timothy Hallinan JAN 23 • FEB 28 • MAR 27 • APR 24 MAR 24: Hard Time by Sara Paretsky Join the Northside Library for a story and a fun APR 28: The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi STEAM activity. Ages 4-7. Required registration Adler-Olsen begins two weeks before the event date. MAY 26: Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne Fourth Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm JAN 23 • FEB 27 • MAR 26 • APR 23

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JANUARY

RECURRING EVENTS

VOTER REGISTRATION

PAGEMASTERS BOOK CLUB

continued...

First Wednesdays from 5-5:45pm

Join Pagemasters for a 45-minute session of chatting about books, snacks, and a fun activity. Books will be provided to the first 10 participants. Ages 10-12. FEB 5: Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor (Registration begins January 2) MAR 4: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) (Registration begins February 5) APR 1: The Wonderling by Mira Bartók (Registration begins March 4) MAY 6: Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger (Registration begins April 1)

CITIZENSHIP INFO SESSIONS

Wednesdays, February 12 & May 6 from 6:307:30pm

Monday, January 13 from 4-6:30pm

ROOTS & REMEMBRANCE

From the Descendants of Monticello’s Enslaved Families Monday, January 13 from 6-8pm In two sales in January 1827 and 1829, over 130 enslaved people were sold on the west lawn at Monticello and at the Eagle Tavern in downtown Charlottesville. Over 190 years later, their descendants reflect upon and remember their ancestors. Come hear their stories.

BEGIN THE NEW YEAR WITH MEDITATION Tuesday, January 14 from 11am-12pm

The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join Gerry Gorman, long time meditator for over 30 Presented by the International Rescue Committee. years, for this lively and enjoyable workshop. Gerry has been inspiring audiences on how to practice and Learn about U.S. citizenship and the steps to learn this very simple technique. There will even be a becoming a citizen. Please call 434.973.7893 ext. 4 little meditation sitting at the end. for more information.

FEDERAL RESUME WORKSHOP

Wednesday, January 15 from 12:30-3:30pm Thinking about applying for a government job? The Federal Government is hiring. Jobs are available across the board. But…you have to know how to apply on USAjobs and how to submit a federal resume which is quite different than a normal resume. A specially certified Federal Job Coach from the Virginia Career Center will be at Northside to show you what you need to know! Workshop starts at 12:30pm.

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LOOK! I’M IN A BOOK!

Tuesday, January 28 from 3:30-4:30pm Step into the world of make-believe and take a multisensory journey through a favorite children’s book. Participants will use creative drama, activities, and play to help bring a story to life. Ages 4-7. Required registration begins January 14.

CREDIT & MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Tuesday, January 30 from 6-8pm

This Operation HOPE Credit and Money Management Workshop, a core focus of HOPE Inside Adult Empowerment programming, is designed to transform financial mindsets—teaching people the language of money, how to navigate credit, and make better decisions with the money they have.

FEBRUARY DEFENSE AGAINST THE HEART ARTS (Anti) Valentine Perler Bead Art Saturday, February 8 from 2:30-3:30pm

Make perler bead anti-valentines or valentines to share with your friends and enemies this Valentine’s Day. Ages 11-18.

MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISE Monday, February 10 from 6:30-8:30pm

Celebrate Black History Month with the first feature documentary on the incredible life of Dr. Maya Angelou: Poet, civil rights activist, singer, writer and inspiration to generations. Refreshments served. [Not Rated, 2017, 1hr53min]

ACOUSTIC SOUL WITH RICHELLE CLAIBORNE & TUCKER ROGERS Wednesday, February 19 from 6:30-7:30pm

Acoustic Soul features singer Richelle Claiborne and guitarist Tucker Rogers for an electrifying evening of music. Claiborne, also a poet and actress, will share her process and original works and take questions from the audience. Rogers plays everything from Bluegrass to Hip Hop and is known for the deep and honest connection he forms with both his instrument and audience. Don’t miss the musical stylings of this dynamic duo!

DARING DUNGEONS & DIMINUTIVE DRAGONS Tuesday, February 25 from 4-5pm

Interested in playing a fantasy tabletop role-playing game? Try a beginner-friendly mini-campaign full of adventure for ages 7-11. Required registration begins February 11.

DON’T BECOME A VICTIM: FRAUD, SCAMS, & ELDER ABUSE Wednesday, February 26 from 1-2pm

Ron Farmer, President of the Charlottesville Albemarle Triad SALT Council, will share information on current Fraud, Scams, and Elder Abuse. Learn why seniors are targeted and how to avoid becoming a victim, who are the predators, who you can contact for more information, and how to report. You will also learn who the Triad SALT Council is and how you can get involved in the program. Geared towards ages 55+.

3D PRINTING & DESIGN 101

Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30-7:30pm Curious about creating your own 3D objects with the library’s 3D printer? Library staff will explain how 3D printing works, then guide you through creating an object using TinkerCAD. Be sure to bring your questions.

Don’t miss it! Spring Films on page 17.

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NORTHSIDE LIBRARY MARCH STOP MOTION ANIMATION WORKSHOP Saturday, March 7 from 2-4pm

Learn the basics of stop motion animation using your smartphone or tablet, presented by instructor Ian Levesque. Participants will complete a short video production and upload it to a private channel by the end of the workshop. Ages 8-12. Required registration begins February 22.

3RD STREET: BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE

WRITING YOUR MEMOIR

Monday, March 16 from 6-7:30pm In this workshop, led by published writer and educator Linda Kobert, new or experienced writers will sort through personal experiences to find the thread of one of these stories and start to represent the significant events and characters through words on the page. Class includes writing exercises and discussions. Please bring writing materials or a laptop and a photograph that evokes a meaningful experience for you. Required registration begins February 24.

STORIES UNTOLD: ORAL HISTORIES OF WIVES OF VIETNAM SERVICEMEN Friday, March 20 from 12-1pm

Monday, March 9 from 6:30-8pm

Gold Star family member and author, Charlotte McDaniel, discusses her new book, Stories A Maupintown Media original documentary film by Untold. This powerful (and only) account by local filmmaker Lorenzo Dickerson, telling the more than thirty wives who were married to men story of the formally segregated 3rd Street entrance deployed to Southeast Asia, provides a unique and and box office to Charlottesville Virginia’s historic Paramount Theater through the experiences of those complementary perspective on one of America’s most complex and protracted wars, while revealing whom were forced to use it and sit in the balcony the unknown and unappreciated efforts of a resilient during the time of Jim Crow and prior to the Civil and, yet, often times stoic group of women. Amazing Rights Act of 1964. [Not Rated, 2019, 1hr13min] stories by amazing women. Books available for purchase.

SO I MARRIED A PRESIDENT

How to Become First Lady in One Easy Step Friday, March 13 from 12-1pm What do Julia Gardiner, Frances Folsom, and Edith Bolling have in common? They became First Lady when they married sitting presidents! In honor of Women’s History Month, join Northside Library and local historian Miranda Burnett to learn more about these three fascinating women.

PI DAY: PIE-OFF

Saturday, March 14 from 3-4pm

FILIPINO COOKING DEMO Saturday, March 21 from 1-2pm

Fernando Dizan, owner of Charlottesville’s Little Manila food truck, will conduct a Filipino cooking demo. Learn how to make Pansit (Filipino rice noodles with vegetables) and Lumpia (Filipino ground pork with vegetable rolls) and hear about the rich and diverse history of Filipino cuisine. Samples will be served. Required registration begins February 29.

Moon Pies or Choco-Pies? Or perhaps you’re more of an Oatmeal Creme Pie fan? Taste test a selection of toothsome treats and decide which pie is queen. Nutritional information & ingredient lists will be provided at the program for those with food sensitivities, but caution is still advised. Ages 11-18. Don’t miss it! Early Literacy on page 23.

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PAINT & COCOA

FILM & LECTURE

Join Northside for a fun night of painting, complete with a cocoa toppings bar. The subject of the evening will be a moon framed by cherry blossoms. Bring your creativity and willingness to learn - all other materials will be provided for you to create your masterpiece. Ages 11-18. Required registration begins March 9.

Join Northside Library to welcome back Associate Professor and Chair of UVA’s McIntire Department of Art, Dr. Carmenita Higginbotham, for a fascinating lecture on the Elia Kazan classic On the Waterfront, starring Marlon Brando and Eve Marie Saint. [Not Rated, 1954, 1hr48min] Afterwards, you can watch this classic drama. Refreshments served.

Monday, March 23 from 6:30-8pm

Thursday, April 16 from 6-8:30pm

MOZART: “THE SOUL OF GENIUS” Friday, April 24 from 12-1pm

In his short life, Mozart made a tremendous impact on music for centuries to come. From pure enjoyment to raising the IQ, his sublime legacy continues to inspire us. Join Kate Tamarkin, former Music Director of the Charlottesville Symphony, as we explore the life, times, and inner character of this most transcendental of the master composers. The presentation will include audio examples of his musical style and greatest works.

FAIRY HOUSES

Tuesday, April 28 from 4-6pm or 6:30-8:30pm

APRIL PICTURE BOOKS AT THE MOVIES Saturday, April 4 from 10:30-11am

Join Northside for a Saturday morning matinee of short films of picture book stories, with juice boxes for the kids, coffee for grownups, and snacks for all.

CUPCAKES & CONQUEST: SMASH BROS. PARTY Tuesday, April 7 from 4:30-6pm Smash your opponents, then celebrate with a personally customized cupcake. Not a Smash Bros. aficionado? Gobble cupcakes while watching your friends destroy the competition - just make sure to leave a few for everyone else, okay? Ages 11-18.

Using mosses, sticks, acorns, and other natural materials, create a little dwelling for the fairy living in your house or garden. A child must sign up with an adult to build one house together. Required registration begins April 14. Call Northside’s Children’s Desk at 434.973.7893 ext. 5 to register.

A NEW VISION OF OUR SHARED HISTORY

Rufus Holsinger’s Portraits of Local African Americans from a Century Ago Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30-8pm Rufus Holsinger’s early twentieth-century portraits of African Americans from Charlottesville and the surrounding counties open a window on histories that have rarely been seen, let alone explored. The portraits show that, in the face of Jim Crow segregation and discrimination, black men and women built lives of beauty, dignity, and grace. Presentation by Dr. John Edwin Mason, Co-Director, Holsinger Portrait Project. (Exhibit on display at Northside Library from April 1-30)

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NORTHSIDE LIBRARY APRIL continued... ESSENTRICS AGING BACKWARDS

Wednesday, April 29 from 6:30-8pm

Essentrics is a dynamic, full-body, rebalancing workout for participants of all fitness levels that works through all the muscle and fascial chains; drawing on the flowing movements of tai chi, the strengthening theories behind ballet and the healing principles of physical therapy to create a strong, flexible and painfree body. Join Northside for this fun, flowing workout set to inspiring music! Participants must be able to freely move from floor to standing, and will need to bring an exercise mat. Required registration begins April 8.

MAY TREES & WILDLIFE: SPRING & SUMMER GUIDE Friday, May 1 from 12-1pm

Just in time for Spring and Summer! This talk by Charlottesville Area Tree Steward Kathy Nepote will increase your awareness of the importance of trees (both living and dead), the complex nature of plant and wildlife interactions, and also point out visible signs of wildlife in our environment.

NORTHSIDE MINICON

Saturday, May 2 from 10am-5pm What’s better than getting comics for free? Nothing... but Northside’s betting a Free Comic Book Day con with no entrance fees is close. There’ll be a cosplay contest, demonstrations, and more - keep an eye out for more details closer to May. All ages.

GNOME HOMES

Monday, May 11 from 6:30-7:30pm Graduate from the fairy houses of your youth, and employ your vast knowledge of the fey to build the ultimate Gnome abode. Everything you need to construct a magical biome, including decorations, building materials, and live plants, will be provided. Ages 11-18. Required registration begins April 27.

FREE HEARING SCREENINGS Thursday, May 21 from 12-4pm

May is Better Hearing Month. Join Northside for a free hearing screening with Dr. Anne Delaney from the Advanced Hearing Group. Screenings will be conducted on a first-come first-served basis. No appointments necessary. Screenings take approximately five minutes.

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FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA With eight branches spread throughout the region, the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) always has an event or activity going on! Keep up-to-date with the latest news and happenings with the library by following JMRL’s social media channels.

FOLLOW OUR BLOG

@jmrlva

@jmrlib & @jmrlteens

In addition to our social media pages, JMRL posts regularly on the Grow. Learn.Connect blog about a variety of topics! Check it out at jmrlblog.com

@J_MRL

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HOURS

SCOTTSVILLE LIBRARY

MON: 11-7 TUES: 1-9 WED: 9-5 THUR: 9-9 FRI: 9-5 SAT: 9-5 SUN: closed

330 BIRD STREET ∙ SCOTTSVILLE COLOR KEY: ADULTS ∙ TEENS ∙ KIDS ∙ MULTIPLE No registration is required unless otherwise noted.

AROUND THE BRANCH PUZZLE SWAP January 1-31

Bring in puzzles already completed and swap them for different ones at the swap station in the lobby.

SAME PAGE March

Read the weekly quote from Brown Girl Dreaming, then write a poem, draw a picture, or write a story. Take home a souvenir for more inspiration!

BUTTERFLIES April-May

PIANO PRACTICE & RECITAL Every Monday from 5-7pm January 6-February 10*

Come by to play some tunes on our piano! There will be a recital on Saturday, February 15 from 2-4pm. All ages and skill levels welcome! Call to reserve a 20-minute slot for playing and recital. *Except Jan 20

CURIOUS KIDS BOOK GROUP Monthly on Mondays from 3:30-4:30pm

The group will talk about the books, enjoy a yummy snack and do crafts. Free copy of the book for the first six people who register. Ages 8+. Registration recommended but not required.

Last Fridays from 10-11:30am

JAN 13: Good Morning Gorillas (Magic Tree House) by Mary Pope Osborne FEB 10: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate MAR 9: Zoey and Sassafras: Merhorses and Bubbles by Asia Citro APR 13: The Kingdom of Wrenley: The Lost Stone (Book 1) by Jordan Quinn

Enjoy tea, light refreshments, and lively discussions. New folks always welcome.

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Observe the amazing life cycle of a butterfly! Contribute to the wall of butterfly art and have your picture taken with butterfly wings.

RECURRING EVENTS NOVELTEA BOOK CLUB

JAN 31:

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

FEB 28, MAR 27, APR 24, MAY 29: To be voted on by you! Call the library for choices after Jan 31.

HANDCRAFT GROUP

Every Thursday from 10am-12pm January 2-May 28 If you love crafts, this is the group for you. Swap ideas, learn new skills, or just enjoy a conversation.

Second Wednesdays from 1-2:30pm

Strengthen your computer prowess! All skill levels welcome. Library computers will be provided. Call or visit to RSVP. BYO smartphone/tablet for January. JAN 8: FEB 12: MAR 11: APR 8: MAY 13:

How Do I Use This Thing? (See pg 46) Computer Basics Internet Basics Spreadsheets for Budgeting Downloading eBooks & Audiobooks

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ART LESSONS FOR ADULTS: FINE ART IN A FUN FORMAT Select Saturdays from 10-11:30am

READING ROCKS

Wednesdays from 10:30-11am January 15-May 6

Join the library for stories, songs and fun in a warm, welcoming class that helps develop early literacy, social-emotional learning and fine motor skills. Enjoy frequent crafts and occasional stories and songs in French and Spanish, as well as opportunities for JAN 11: Pastels and Papers: Mythical creatures adult socializing after class. Ages 3+. will be our guides. FEB 1: Pen and Ink Linework: Make a coloring STORIES IN THE AFTERNOON book for yourself or as a gift. Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm APR 4: The Illusion of Depth: Using value, January 16-May 7 composition, and perspective to Gather around to hear fantastic and enthralling achieve depth. stories! Books will include some beginning chapter MAY 2: Figure Drawing and Costume: books read aloud. Afterwards, work on a craft Superheroes (Free Comic Book Day) related to the readings. This is a welcoming, joyful story time designed for ages 5+. IMAGINE THAT: DRAWING LESSONS Learn various tips, tricks, and techniques with Professional Illustrator Tim Jones while exploring entertaining subject matter. All materials provided. Walk-ins welcome.

FOR KIDS

Select Saturdays from 2-3pm Professional Illustrator Tim Jones will teach various drawing techniques including step-by-step, observation, brainstorming, and hand/eye skills. All materials provided. Ages 6+. Walk-ins welcome. JAN 11: FEB 1: FEB 22: APR 4: MAY 2:

Dynamic Dragons: Mysterious, menacing, and melodramatic. Coloring Books: Learn how to make one for yourself or as a gift. Vrroomm in the Meeting Room: Racing vehicles and more. Auntie Em! It’s a Twister!: Art collides with floor games. Superheroes: Surprise visitors likely (Free Comic Book Day).

BOOKS ON TAP

First Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm Join your neighbors for a book discussion at James River Brewery in downtown Scottsville. Place a hold on a copy at jmrl.org or grab one from the front desk at the Scottsville Library. FEB 3: MAR 2: APR 6: MAY 4:

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Same Page) Lab Girl by Hope Jahren The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

TEEN BOOK CLUB: THE INKLINGS Monthly on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm

TODDLER TIME

Wednesdays from 10-10:30am January 15-May 6

Free snacks, free books for the first six who register, and a laid back discussion about YA books and graphic novels. All are welcome, even if you hated the book or didn’t finish. Grades 6-12. Please check the catalog at jmrl.org for information.

This 20-minute class for babies and toddlers uses stories to emphasize simple concepts in an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance. Music, finger plays, and flannel boards add to the fun.

FEB 13: Warcross by Marie Lu MAR 12: In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan APR 16: Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

QUILTING & NEEDLECRAFT GROUP

CHAIR YOGA

Bring your quilting or other needlework and enjoy conversations with old and new friends. *Except Jan 20, Feb 17 & May 25

This gentle class is great for seniors, wheelchair yogis, or anyone else who needs a more accessible approach to yoga. Offered in partnership with Balance Yoga of Scottsville.

Every Monday from 1-3pm January 6-May 18*

Last Mondays* from 4-4:45pm *No class in May

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OLDER WOMEN’S LEGACY WRITING WORKSHOP Tuesdays, April 7-28 & May 5 from 1-3pm

Join memoir author Mary Jo Doig for a five-week workshop that assists senior women in writing their life stories and preserve your own unique legacy. Limit 10. Registration begins March 2.

JANUARY HYGGE & BULLET JOURNALING Saturday, January 4 from 10am-12pm

Enjoy Danish pastries, coffee and hot chocolate while exploring the process of journaling, including bullet journaling, and learning the benefits of writing with a pen and paper. Bring your own journal; there will also be a limited supply available. Ages 8+.

PAWS TO READ

Saturday, January 4 from 2-3pm Come read to a therapy dog from the SPCA. All reading levels welcome.

HOW DO I USE THIS THING? Wednesday, January 8 from 1-4pm

Got a new device over the holidays that you need help with? Call the library to reserve a 15 or 30 minute session to receive a tech tutorial specific to your needs.

TEEN GAMING NIGHT

Thursday, January 16 from 6:30-8pm

GREETING CARD PRINTING PRESS Saturday, January 25 from 1-3pm

Join Virginia Thompson to create beautiful Valentine’s Day cards or greeting cards for any occasion! Easy cut printing blocks and carving tools will be used to create relief prints. Participants are encouraged to bring images or sketches. All materials included. A fun family activity for ages 10+. Registration required and limited to 12 participants.

READ LOCAL

Conversation and book launch with author/ librarian M.K. England Saturday, January 25 from 2-3:30pm Join Scottsville branch manager and young adult author M.K. England for the launch of her latest book, Spellhacker, published by HarperTeen. In conversation with Amber McBride of the Scottsville Center for Arts and Nature, with book sales provided by Baine’s Books and Coffee. Bring your questions about writing, the power of stories, and building a publishing career.

BECOME A COMMUNITY RESPONDER CERT Level I Training Tuesday, January 28 from 6-9pm

Learn to prepare for disasters that could impact your community. This class will cover personal preparedness, hazards, and an introduction into fire safety and medical operations. Taught by the Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Office of Emergency Management. Ages 16+. Requested registration begins January 2. Snow day: Feb 11.

FEBRUARY

Get warmed up with hot cocoa and tea while playing board games like Pandemic, Exploding Kittens, Harry WIRE-WRAPPED TREE OF LIFE Potter: Hogwarts Battle, Settlers of Catan, and more. PENDANTS Saturday, February 8 from 10am-12pm

CREATE YOUR OWN TEA BLEND Saturday, January 18 from 10-11am

Celebrate National Tea Month by designing a custom loose leaf tea blend & munching on tea sandwiches. Combine different flavors of tea & a selection of mix-ins to create a blend that suits your palette. Supplies provided. For grades 6-12 & adults.

Artist Brynn Deakins-Hull, in partnership with the Scottsville Center for Arts and Nature, will lead this wire-wrapping workshop. Each participant will create their own Tree of Life pendant to take home. All supplies provided and no experience necessary. Ages 9+. Required registration begins January 11.

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SOURDOUGH BREAD & CAST IRON COOKING

APRIL

Curious about how to bake sourdough bread? It’s not only delicious, but good for you too! Join Andrea Beydler to learn the secret to making sourdough bread, as well as the methods and benefits of cooking and baking with cast iron. Ages 10+.

Thursday, April 16 from 3:30-4:30pm

Saturday, February 15 from 10am-12pm

VIVE LA FRANCE

Thursday, February 20 from 3:30-5pm Drop by to listen to a story in French, sample some French food, learn some French phrases, do a scavenger hunt, and make a French craft.

MARCH STUFFED ANIMAL CLINIC Thursday, March 12 from 3-5pm

PLANTING SUNFLOWERS

Get ready for Earth Day by planting sunflower seeds that we will eventually transplant in the summer to create a sunflower house at the library. Bring home one for yourself as well! Listen to stories about Van Gogh and paint pictures of sunflowers. All ages.

HERB CLASS

Saturday, April 18 from 2-4pm Learn the power of herbs in cooking and medicine with Bryonny Marshall, who just completed an immersive herb course in Texas. She will teach the many uses of herbs, how to identify them, and grow them. Leave with a tincture that you have crafted!

MAY

Drop by with your favorite stuffed animal and help BLOOD DONATION DRIVE give your friend a check-up, including measuring, Saturday, May 2 from 9am-1pm weighing, taking blood pressure and temperature and Give the gift of life by donating blood to the using a stethoscope. American Red Cross (ARC). You can save up to 3 lives in about an hour. Appointments via the ARC COMMUNITY SEED & PLANT SWAP website are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Saturday, March 21 from 9am-1pm Spring is here & it’s time to start planting! Drop by to meet with other gardeners, learn about local plants, & swap seeds and seedlings. Empty seed envelopes & some free seed varieties will be provided.

ART & ACTING

Saturday, March 21 from 2-4pm Cast members from Virginia Renaissance Faire (VARF) will time-travel to the library for some entertaining and eye-opening lessons in period costume, street theater, and more. Bring your sketchbook for impromptu character studies or just enjoy the festivities. All materials provided. All ages.

FLOWER CROWN CRAFT

Thursday, March 26 from 6:30-8pm Whether you’re making a gift for upcoming Mother’s Day or declaring yourself springtime royalty, all are welcome to create a custom flower or greenery crown. Grades 6-12.

MEET & GREET GOATS

Saturday, May 8 from 11am-12pm Meet and play with goats, including some baby goats! Learn about raising goats and check out some books about the care of goats and storybooks about goats! Open to all ages.

PAINTING PARTY NIGHT Thursday, May 28 from 7-8:30pm

Get acquainted with the basics of painting by using fast-drying acrylics and following specific step-bystep instructions in a low-key, social environment. Everyone leaves with a finished painting. Snacks & non-alcoholic beverages provided. Requested registration begins January 2.

FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS

Saturday, May 30 from 10am-12pm Start summer with a fun friendship bracelet! Make one for yourself and one to give as a gift! All materials supplied. Best for ages 8+.

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WHERE TO VISIT JMRL City of Charlottesville

Crozet Library

Gordon Avenue Library

Albemarle County Northside Library

Bookmobile

434.973.7893 x2

Central Library 201 E Market St Charlottesville 434.979.7151

Crozet Library 2020 Library Ave Crozet 434.823.4050

Central Library Scottsville Library

Nelson County

Louisa County

Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Ave Charlottesville 434.296.5544

Greene County Library 222 Main St Stanardsville 434.985.5227

Louisa County Library

Nelson Memorial Library

881 Davis Hwy Mineral 540.894.5853

Nelson Memorial Library Greene County

Bookmobile Greene County Library

8521 T. Nelson Hwy Lovingston 434.263.5904

Northside Library

705 W. Rio Rd Charlottesville 434.973.7893

The Bookmobile serves the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. For more information and a full schedule visit www.jmrl.org/bookmobile.

Scottsville Library

330 Bird St Scottsville 434.286.3541