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BEYOND BOOKS YOUR GUIDE TO PROGRAMS, CLASSES & EVENTS ∙ JAN - MAY 2016

Nelson Memorial Library

THE BIG READ ∙ Check out page 2 for more information about the 2016 Big Read. Be a part of this community-wide event! This year’s book: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

Winter is a wonderful time for reading. Few things are as comforting as staying inside on a cold day with a hot drink and a good book. With fewer outdoor activities, winter is also a great time for families to read together. And when we want to get out of the house, the library is a terrific place to visit. No other place offers such a variety of educational, cultural, and recreational programs. And all of the library's programs are free! At JMRL, the Friends of the Library generously support all the programs and events.

In March, JMRL will be presenting its 10th Annual Big Read. The month-long series of events will encourage local residents to read The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. The book is generally considered one of the best Englishlanguage novels of the 20th Century. The Big Read is a nation-wide program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and is designed to broaden our understanding of the world by encouraging the reading and discussion of thought-provoking books. JMRL has been participating in the program since its national launch in 2007. In addition to funding from the NEA, JMRL's Big Read events are supported by the Friends of the Library Endowment--Art & Jane Hess Fund.

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∙ Spring News ∙ Book Clubs ∙ Early Literacy & Lego Mania ∙ Film Screenings ∙ Tech Tutorials & Writing Workshops

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∙ Central Library ∙ Crozet Library ∙ Gordon Avenue Library ∙ Greene County Library ∙ Louisa County Library ∙ Nelson Memorial Library ∙ Northside Library ∙ Scottsville Library

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

PROGRAM KEY Searching for a particular type of program? Use these symbols to help you find it quickly.

Animals Arts and crafts Book club or book-related Early literacy Film or TV Food Games (board/video) Health and exercise Music Party or celebration

I hope you will visit the library this winter and that you will find time for reading. And, remember, the library offers many programs and services "Beyond the Books."

Speaker or discussion

John Halliday, JMRL Director

Writing

Teen advisory board Workshop or tutorial

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SPRING NEWS THE BIG READ X The Big Read returns to JMRL for the tenth consecutive year in March 2016.

Everyone in the community is encouraged to read and discuss The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers throughout the month. JMRL will host many free programs and discussions about the book, exploring themes such as Southern Gothic literature, mental illness, and deaf culture. Stop by your local library branch to pick up a Big Read brochure, or visit jmrl.org/bigread to see all of this year’s programs.

What’s the book about? A teenage outcast, a drunken socialist, a black doctor, and a sad cafe owner confess their secrets to a deaf mute, in Carson McCullers’s dramatic story of poverty and racism in a 1930s Georgia mill town.

Be on the lookout for this logo throughout Beyond the Books for events related to the 2016 Big Read.

Find and Sign: A BIG READ Scavenger Hunt Throughout the month of March Search the library for signs. Not street signs or store signs but American Sign Language signs. We are highlighting deaf culture and communication as part of the Big Read. Find all the signs in your local JMRL branch, try them with a librarian (if you like) and then earn a prize!

Snuggle With a Book: Winter Reading Program February 2 - March 2 Read to your child every day from February 2 to March 2 and participate with an early literacy activity sheet that you can pick up at any JMRL branch library during the month. When completed, return the activity sheet to the library for a prize. For children up to age 5.

Poem in Your Pocket Day Thursday, April 21 Stop by your local library branch and pick out a gift-wrapped 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. For all ages.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale Gordon Avenue Library April 2-10, 10am-7pm Members pre-sale: April 1 at 5-7pm Half-price days: April 9 & 10 Educators & Bargain Bag Day: TBA

Free Comic Book Day

Sat May 7

All branches All ages

Once again, the library is partnering with Atlas Comics by handing out free comics.

Stop by to see what's available -while supplies last.

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BOOK CLUBS Please see corresponding branch page for book selections and more information.

ADULTS

TEENS Central Teen Book Group Third Wed at 4:30pm Central Library ∙ 8

Brown Baggers Book Club Third Thurs at 12pm Central Library ∙ 7

Greene County Library Adult Book Club First Thurs at 7pm Greene County Library ∙ 25

Black Authors Book Club Online jmrlblog.com

Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group Fourth Tues at 7pm Louisa County Library ∙ 27

R.A.D. Teen Book Club January 26 at 6pm February 23 at 6pm Crozet Library ∙ 14

Books on Tap First Thurs at 7pm Champion Brewing Co. ∙ 7

Brown Bag Book Club Fourth Mon at 12pm Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30

Yak & Snack March 14 at 6pm Crozet Library ∙ 14

Monday Night Book Group First Mon at 7pm Crozet Library ∙ 13

Books Sandwiched In Monthly on Fri at 12pm Northside Library ∙ 33

The Literati Book Club April 26 at 6pm Crozet Library ∙ 14

Read Aloud Circle Monthly on Wed at 7pm Crozet Library ∙ 13

Mystery Book Group Fourth Tues at 1pm Northside Library ∙ 34

Graphically Speaking Third Tues at 4:30pm Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 21

Wednesday Evening Book Group Second Wed at 7:30pm Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 20

Wednesday Evening Book Group Third Wed at 7pm Northside Library ∙ 34

Rapunzels: A Book Group for Tween Girls Third Thurs at 3:30pm Greene County Library ∙ 26

Literary Masterpiece Book Group First & Third Fri at 10am Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 20

Scottsville Library Book Club Second Mon at 3pm Scottsville Library ∙ 40

KIDS

Book Bag: A Tween Book Club Monthly on Tues at 4:15pm Central Library ∙ 9

Bibliophiles: A Teen Book Club Fourth Wed at 3:30pm Greene County Library ∙ 25 Chapter Chat Book Club Monthly on Mon at 6pm Northside Library ∙ 36

Page Turners March 19 at 2pm Crozet Library ∙ 18

After School Book Club Second & Fourth Wed at 4pm Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30

Novel Noise Book Club Monthly on Mon at 7:15pm Northside Library ∙ 36

Book Bites Monthly on Thurs at 3:30pm Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 22

Book Bugs Book Group Second Thurs at 4pm Northside Library ∙ 37

Inklings: A Book Club Third Tues at 7pm Scottsville Library ∙ 40

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EARLY LITERACY These classes teach children early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, songs, movement, art, and more. Please see corresponding branch page for registration and more information.

ALL AGES

Drop-In Stories Saturdays at 11am Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 21 AGES 2 AND UNDER

Babies & Books Thursdays at 1:30pm Northside Library ∙ 36 Mother Goose Time Thursdays at 9:30am Central Library ∙ 9 Mon/Tues at 9:30am Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 22 Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10am Scottsville Library ∙ 40 AGES 3 AND UNDER

Reading Rumpus Mondays at 10:30am Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 21 AGES 5 AND UNDER

Awesome Afternoons Wednesdays at 1:30pm Northside Library ∙ 36 Stories Out Loud Wednesdays at 10:30am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 1 YEAR OLDS

Wee Ones Wednesdays at 10:30am Crozet Library ∙ 15 AGES 1-2

Read & Rhyme Time Wednesdays at 10:30am Greene County Library ∙ 26

2 YEAR OLDS

Tales for Twos Thursdays at 10:30am Central Library ∙ 9 Thursdays at 9:30am Crozet Library ∙ 15 AGES 2-3

Two’s & Three’s Together Tuesdays at 10:30am Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 22 Wed at 10:15am / Thurs at 11am Northside Library ∙ 36 AGES 2-5

Romp & Stomp Mon/Wed at 10:30am Central Library ∙ 9 Pre-K Read & Rhyme Time Thursdays at 10:30am Louisa County Library ∙ 27 AGES 3-5

Alphabet Soup Thursdays at 10:30am Crozet Library ∙ 15

LEGO MANIA Bring your imagination, and the library will supply the blocks.

Please see corresponding branch page for more information.

ALL AGES

LEGO Block Fun January 9 at 2pm Louisa County Library ∙ 28 LEGO Wednesdays First Wed at 4pm Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 AGES 5+

LEGO Mania Second Thurs at 4pm Central Library ∙ 9 First Thurs at 4pm Northside Library ∙ 37 Block Party Third Wed at 3:30pm Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 22 LEGO at the Library January 19 at 2pm Crozet Library ∙ 16

Monkey Business Thursdays at 10:30am Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 22 Storybook Beat Thursdays at 10:30am Greene County Library ∙ 26 Preschool Pals Wed at 11am / Thurs at 10:15am Northside Library ∙ 36 Reading Rocks Wednesdays at 10:30am Scottsville Library ∙ 40

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FILM SCREENINGS Light refreshments are typically served during the films.

Please see corresponding branch page for more information.

RATED G/PG

An American Tail (1986) March 12 at 10:30am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975) February 13 at 10:30am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 Big Hero 6 (2014) March 8 at 6:30pm Northside Library ∙ 37 Curious George (2006) February 9 at 6:30pm Northside Library ∙ 37 Far From the Maddening Crowd (1967) February 27 at 11am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 Finding Nemo (2003) April 12 at 6:30pm Northside Library ∙ 37 Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart (2013) February 14 at 2pm Central Library ∙ 10 Jumanji (1995) May 10 at 6:30pm Northside Library ∙ 37 Little Women (1994) May 14 at 10:30am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 Minions (2015) January 16 at 10:30am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995) March 26 at 10:30am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 32

Mr. Holmes (2015) January 27 at 7pm Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 23 January 30 at 11am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 Seymour: An Introduction (2014) February 12 at 7pm Greene County Library ∙ 25 Shaun the Sheep (2015) March 29 at 4:30pm Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 32 Wreck-It Ralph (2012) April 9 at 10:30am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 RATED PG-13

Selma (2014) February 20 at 1pm Louisa County Library ∙ 28 Warm Bodies (2013) February 19 at 6pm Crozet Library ∙ 17 Winter’s Tale (2014) February 24 at 7pm Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 23 RATED R

Boyz N the Hood (1991) February 11 at 6pm Central Library ∙ 10 Glory (1989) February 6 at 11am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 Mr. Turner (2014) April 8 at 7pm Greene County Library ∙ 25 The Skeleton Twins (2014) January 8 at 7pm Greene County Library ∙ 25

Some Kind of Beautiful (2014) February 20 at 11am Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 30 This is Where I Leave You (2014) May 25 at 7pm Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 23 NOT RATED

Scapegoat (1959) April 27 at 7pm Gordon Avenue Library ∙ 23 On the Waterfront (1954) April 26 at 6pm Scottsville Library ∙ 40 DOCUMENTARIES

Downside Up (2002) January 28 at 7pm Central Library ∙ 7 The Coachman (2014) February 25 at 7pm Central Library ∙ 7 Harper Lee: From Mockingbird to Watchman (2015) May 26 at 7pm Central Library ∙ 7 Just Eat It (2015) April 21 at 6:30pm Central Library ∙ 7 Lost and Sound (2012) March 24 at 7pm Central Library ∙ 7 Love Between the Covers (2015) February 13 at 2pm Central Library ∙ 10 Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (2015) April 28 at 7pm Central Library ∙ 7

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TECH TUTORIALS

TEEN TECH

JMRL hosts a variety of technology-related programs.

Please see corresponding branch page for more information.

Make It @ The Library Second Wed at 4pm Central Library ∙ 8

Technology Petting Zoo January 14 between 5-7pm Central Library ∙ 10

Appy Hour Second Mondays at 7pm Northside Library ∙ 33

Downloading Workshop January 21 at 1pm Central Library ∙ 10

Tech Tutors First Tuesdays at 1pm Northside Library ∙ 35

Makerspace Workshop: Music Recording January 30 at 2pm Crozet Library ∙ 17

Computer Workshops First & Third Thurs at 2:30pm Northside Library ∙ 35

Intro to Zinio May 9 at 5:30pm Nelson Memorial Library ∙ 32

Intro to Tinkercad February 23 at 6:30pm Northside Library ∙ 38

Connecting @ Your Library: Several JMRL branches offer oneon-one computer assistance for email, internet searches, job searches, resumes, and downloading ebooks. Check your local branch for details.

Create a Book Trailer April 27 at 4:30pm Central Library ∙ 12 Robotics Demo with WAHS January 16 at 2pm Crozet Library ∙ 16 Music Recording January 30 at 2pm Crozet Library ∙ 17 Try Some Tech April 2 & 9 at 2pm Greene County Library ∙ 25 Minecraft Challenge Club Monthly on Mondays at 4pm Louisa County Library ∙ 27 Teen Minecraft Club Third Thursdays at 5:15pm Northside Library ∙ 36

WRITING WORKSHOPS Please see corresponding branch page for more information.

Writing Critique Group Second & Fourth Wed at 6pm Central Library ∙ 7 Creative Writing Group Third Wednesdays at 6pm Central Library ∙ 7 Writing Children’s Picture Books: A Workshop May 10 at 6:30pm Central Library ∙ 12

Mindful Writing: Transforming Stories Workshop March 16 at 6pm Central Library ∙ 11 Women’s Life Writing Workshop Wed (Jan 20 - Feb 24) at 7pm Crozet Library ∙ 13

Write Your Personal Story: Memoir Workshops March 1 & April 5 at 6pm Northside Library ∙ 35 JUST FOR TEENS

Musings: A Teen Writer’s Workshop First Tuesdays at 6:30pm Crozet Library ∙ 13

Poetry Contest for Adults 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 Central Library’s Poetry on the Steps on April 21 (see page 11). For more information, please check jmrl.org in March. Ages 18+.

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CENTRAL LIBRARY 201 E. MARKET ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE ∙ 434.979.7151

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

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

RECURRING & MONTHLY EVENTS Books on Tap

First Thursdays at 7pm Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5 Meets at Champion Brewing Company The group generally selects the next title at each meeting. The title for March 3 will be The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers for the Big Read.

Brown Baggers Book Club

Third Thursdays at 12pm Jan 21: The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters Feb 18: Radiance of Tomorrow by Ishmael Beah Mar 10*: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers *March date is the second Thursday of the month.

Apr 21: The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan May 19: TBD

Creative Writing Group

Third Wednesdays at 6pm Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16*, Apr 20, May 18 Explore a world of creative writing with activities and prompts to get your creativity flowing. Feel free to share your work in this non-judgmental environment for writers of any level. For more inquiries, contact Hayley at ht@jmrl.org or call 979.7151 x4. *March 16 will be a registration-required workshop on mindful writing. See below for more information.

Registration requested.

Documentary Film Series

Fourth Thursdays* at 7pm Jan 28: Downside Up (2002) with the Bridge PAI Feb 25: The Coachman (2014) with director Lorenzo Dickerson and local genealogy groups Mar 24: Lost and Sound (2012) *Two films will be shown in April: Apr 21: Just Eat It (2015) with UVa Food Writing Critique Group Collaborative & Sierra Club; film begins at 6:30pm Second & Fourth Wednesdays* at 6pm Apr 28: Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings Jan 13 & 27, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 9 & 23, the Band (2015) with Cville Jazz Society Apr 27, May 11 & 25 May 26: Harper Lee: From Mockingbird to Improve your writing with peer feedback. Participants Watchman (2015) will bring copies of work previously written to share with peers, and will help constructively critique Table Top Games others’ work as well. For more inquiries, contact ht@ Wednesdays, Jan 27 & May 25 at 4:30pm jmrl.org or call 979.7151 x4.

Whether you prefer old favorites like “Apples to *No meeting on the second Wednesday in April.

Apples” and “Jenga” or would like to try something new, drop by the library for an afternoon of low-tech games and snacks. Grades 6-12.

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Central Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

First Wednesdays* at 4:30pm Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2 & 30, May 4 Take action for literacy by joining the Central Teen Advisory Board. Earn volunteer hours by helping to plawn activities and events at the Central Library.

Upcoming projects include the third annual Teen Read For a Cause and an After Hours Life-Size Clue event. Grades 6-12. Call Angela at 434.979.7151 x4 with questions. *April meeting moved to last week in March due to Spring Break.

Central Teen Book Group

Third Wednesdays at 4:30pm Join other teen book lovers to discuss titles chosen by the group. Refreshments are served.

Registration ongoing. Call 434.979.7151 x4 to sign up. Free books for the first 5 to register.

Jan 20: In Real Life, a graphic novel by Cory Doctorow Feb 17: Read a romance, or anti-romance, of your choice Mar 16: The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin by Josh Berk Apr 20: Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones May 18: Nimona, a graphic novel by Noelle Stevenson

Make It @ The Library

Second Wednesdays at 4pm Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, May 11 Kickstart your creativity with our monthly Popup MakerSpace. Each month will feature several projects focused on a theme. Not interested in the theme? All MakerSpace supplies are available at every session, so you can create your own project.

Check the Teen Program Calendar at jmrl.org/teens to see what each month’s theme will be. Don’t miss the special Tech Toys session on March 9.

Ages 10-15.

Registration recommended. Call 434.979.7151 x4.

Make & Take Crafts Enjoy crafts but short on time? Stop by the lower level of the Central Library for quick and easy projects to do at your own pace, or take them to go.

Materials are provided.

January: Quilled penguins February: Scratch art March: Woven hearts April: Sonnet Madlibs May: Tissue paper flowers

Blind Date With a Book

February 1-29 Take a chance on love and choose your next book based just on a few hints. You won’t know what it is until after you check it out and unwrap it. Stop by the display in the young adult area to meet and take home a book as your blind date.

Teen Read for a Cause

February 15 - March 31 For every book read by a teen during this campaign the Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library will donate $1.00 to a charity promoting literacy up to a maximum donation of $500. The charity is selected by the Central Teen Advisory Board. More details on the website at jmrl.org/teens as the time gets closer.

Wrapped Up in Books

February 8-14 The Central Children’s staff has wrapped up some favorite books with only the first line showing.

Intrigued? Check one out, unwrap it, and find out if the book lives up to its opening line.

Take a Screen Break: There’s So Much More to Do!

May 2-8 Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 18. Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 21 and receive a free book! Show us that you turned off all screens for the entire week, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for an extra-special prize! For all ages.

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CENTRAL LIBRARY: RECURRING EVENTS CONT. Book Bag: A Tween Book Club

Monthly on Tuesdays at 4:15-5:15pm Ravenous readers are invited to read and discuss a different book each month. Join in fun book-related activities and snacks. Free books will be provided.

Limit: 10. Ages 9-12. Registration is required.

Jan 19: May B. by Caroline Starr Rose Feb 23: Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper Mar 15: El Deafo by Cece Bell Apr 19: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo May 24: The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm

Story on Demand

Various days and times Keep an eye out for one of Central’s librarians wearing a sign in the children’s room that says: “Ask me to read you a story.” And they will.

Romp & Stomp

Mondays at 10:30am Winter Session: Jan 11 - Mar 7 Spring Session: Mar 21 - Apr 25 OR Wednesdays at 10:30am Winter Session: Jan 13 - Mar 9 Spring Session: Mar 23 - Apr 27 Play with your preschooler in this lively early literacy class of music, stories, drama, movement, art play, and more. For 2-5 year olds with a favorite caregiver.

Registration is required. Winter registration begins December 28. Spring registration begins February 29. Please only register for either the Monday session or the Wednesday session.

Mother Goose Time

Thursdays at 9:30am Winter Session: Jan 14 - Mar 10 Spring Session: Mar 24 - Apr 28 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 6-24 months with a caregiver.

Tales for Twos

Thursdays at 10:30am Winter Session: Jan 14 - Mar 10 Spring Session: Mar 24 - Apr 28 A fun-filled, participatory half-hour of stories, songs, and rhymes that encourage your 2 year old’s emerging literacy skills. For children who are already 2 with a favorite adult.

Mini Makers

Fourth Wednesdays between 3-5pm Makers and Creators, drop by in the afternoon to make something to take home. For all ages with adult help.

Jan 27: Snow Animals Feb 24: Sparkly Dough Mar 23: DIY Musical Instruments Apr 27: Spring Fairies May 25: Tissue Paper Flowers

SPCA Paws to Read

First Thursdays at 4-4:45pm Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5 Who has four paws and loves to listen to stories?

A dog from Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA’s “Pawsitive Pet Therapy Team,” that’s who. Drop in to improve your reading/listening skills and make a new four-footed friend at the same time. For any young reader.

LEGO Mania

Second Thursdays at 4-5pm Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12 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; Central Library will have the building blocks for your next creation. For ages 5+. No younger siblings, please.

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JANUARY Technology Petting Zoo

Thursday, January 14 between 5-7pm Come try out a variety of the latest mobile devices and eReaders to help you decide which to buy.

Brighten Your Day: Shiny Art

Tuesday, January 19 between 10:30-11:30am Tissue paper + liquid starch = MAGIC. Drop in the children’s room to make some shiny, shimmery collage art. For all ages.

Downloading Workshop

Thursday, January 21 at 1pm Bring your devices and JMRL staff will show you how to download free books and magazines from resources like Zinio and OverDrive.

FEBRUARY

UVa French Film Festival

Sunday, February 14 at 2pm Showing: Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart (2013) An animated feature film in French with English subtitles.

Drum Call and Friends

Sunday, February 21 at 2pm Move and groove to a West African Beat with Whit Whitten and his drum and dance group, Drum Call.

Artistic Exploration Inspired by African-American Artists

Wednesday, February 24 at 4:30pm Explore a variety of artistic media and techniques used by some noted African American artists and illustrators like Jean Michel Basquiat, Kara Walker, and Brian Pinkney. The library will provide supplies and examples of graffiti art, scratch art, silhouettes, and fabric art. You provide the creativity for a fun way to celebrate Black History Month. Grades 6-12.

Meet the Author: Sadiq Ali

Saturday, February 6 at 11am Educator Sadiq Ali will discuss his book, Benjamin E. Mays Institute: Educating Young Black Males, about his success starting an African-American allmale school and how the nation can use education to improve the future for today’s young black men.

Books will be available for purchase.

Created Equal Film Discussion

MARCH Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, March 2 between 9am-8pm Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by spotting some wacky changes in the children’s room and winning a wacky prize!

Chess Saturday

Thursday, February 11 at 6-8:30pm Showing: Boyz N the Hood (1991) Join a community discussion sparked by topics in this film, which cover challenges still faced within the black community today. Thirty minutes of discussion will follow the film screening. Refreshments will be available.

Saturday, March 5 at 2-4pm If you’re a chess player or want to learn, stop by the Central Library for some instruction and simultaneous play hosted by the Playing ACES Chess Club.

Popcorn will be served, and prizes will be awarded to all participants. Space is limited. Grades 3-7.

Registration is required and begins on February 20.

Call 434.979.7151 x3.

Love Between the Covers Film Screening

Tree Branch Art

Tuesday, March 15, all day Saturday, February 13 at 2pm Drop in and branch out by decorating a huge tree JMRL and the Virginia Romance Writers (VRW) offer branch. Classical music will be your muse. this special screening of a documentary about the community of writers and readers of the ever-popular romance novel. Discussion to follow by a panel of romance writers of VRW.

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CENTRAL: MARCH CONT. Perfectly Pretty Petal Painting

Wednesday, March 16 between 10-11am Spring can’t come a moment too soon. Enjoy a preview of coming attractions by creating a colorful painting using flower petals as your paintbrush.

Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” will provide inspiration.

For artists of all ages.

Mindful Writing: Transforming Stories Workshop

Book Buffet

Tuesday, April 5 between 9am-5pm Try it - you might like it. Feast on fabulous stories about sports and active games. Check out your favorites. No reservations required, just an appetite for good books.

Painting With Watercolor: The Basics

Wednesday, April 6 at 6-8pm Try your hand at this fun medium as artist and Wednesday, March 16 at 6pm teacher Lee Alter teaches watercolor basics. No prior Writer and educator Linda Kobert will guide experience needed. All supplies will be provided. For participants in shaping an experience into a narrative more about the artist, please visit leealterartist.com. that helps them to understand and transform their Space is limited to 10. Required registration begins personal stories. Participants need only bring writing March 16. materials. Required registration begins March 2.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Tuesday, March 22 at 4pm: Saxophone Ensemble Have you ever tried petting a saxophone or a trombone or a trumpet? You can do just that after a mini concert by ensembles from the Charlottesville Municipal Band.

Sticky Table Art

Wednesday, April 6 & Thursday, April 7, all day Join in April foolishness and help create a wild and crazy collage on a very sticky table.

Pictures in Motion

Friday, April 8 10am: Children ages 2-5 with one adult per family Relax With Coloring & Zentangle 11am: Children ages 5-8 with one adult per family Wednesday, March 23 at 4:30pm Put a little bounce in your spring break. Join the Chill out and relieve stress with these fun alternatives Kluge-Ruhe staff to learn about joeys - baby to meditation. Color mandalas and geometric kangaroos. Learn how they explore the big world patterns or zen out as you doodle. Either way, it’s under the watchful eye of their mothers. We will all good for your mental well-being. Grades 6-12. make a flipbook showing joeys in action. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins March 25.

Donuts With Dad

Saturday, March 26 at 10:30am A delicious read-aloud time designed especially for dads to share with their little dumplin’s. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be served along with storytime fun. For dads, grandads, uncles or buddies with children ages 2-5.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Tuesday, March 29 at 4pm: Brass Quintet Have you ever tried petting a saxophone or a trombone or a trumpet? You can do just that after a mini concert by ensembles from the Charlottesville Municipal Band.

Shakespeare Readings

Tuesday, April 19 between 5-7pm Tin Whistle Irish Pub All the world’s a stage, especially when celebrating the Bard of Avon. Come read or listen to Shakespearean sonnets, monologues, or short scenes to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

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Poetry on the Steps

Thursday, April 21 at 7pm Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day with an open mic poetry reading. Meet us beneath the towering oaks on the library steps to read a few of your favorite poems, or just come to listen. Original poems and old favorites are welcome. Winning entries of the Poetry Contest for Adults will be read aloud. For more information about the contest, please see page 6, and visit jmrl.org in March. Refreshments will be served. Rain site: Children’s Room.

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 7, all day Once again, the library is partnering with Atlas Comics by handing out free comics at all branches.

Stop by to see what’s available, while supplies last.

For all ages.

Writing Children’s Picture Books: A Workshop

Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30-8pm Children’s author Anne Marie Pace, author of the acclaimed Vampirina Ballerina series, will teach Create a Book Trailer this workshop on writing picture books. Participants Wednesday, April 27 at 4:30pm will explore elements of picture books, examine the Use the library’s iPads and iMovie to create your relationship between text and image, and generate own short book trailer. Come prepared with a favorite ideas to develop into polished drafts. JMRL is proud book and ideas for how to convince other teens they to partner with WriterHouse on this event, and just have to read it. Don’t want to do a live-action participants will receive a discount to a WriterHouse trailer? Ask Angela about Animoto. class. Required registration begins April 19.

MAY Romp & Stomp Art Day

Wednesday, May 4 between 10:30-11:30am You can never have too much romping. Drop in for a romp craft extravaganza and get artsy with your preschooler. Breeze in for a few minutes to explore just one or two projects, or stay and try them all. For 2-5 year olds with a favorite caregiver.

Create a Terrarium

Wednesday, May 4 at 7pm Learn how easy it is to add a little green to your indoor space with a terrarium. Please bring your own glass container. All other materials will be provided.

Required registration begins April 20. For more information call 979.7151 x4.

Who Done It?

Friday, May 6 at 6-7pm Was it Miss Scarlet in the dining room with the candlestick? Colonel Mustard in the study with the lead pipe? Help solve the mystery in an after-hours life-size Clue game using all the rooms in the library!

Planned and run by the Central Teen Advisory Board.

Best for ages 5+. Teens interested in helping behind the scenes should contact Angela at 434.979.7151 x4.

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CROZET LIBRARY 2020 LIBRARY AVE, CROZET ∙ 434.823.4050

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

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

RECURRING & MONTHLY EVENTS Monday Night Book Group

First Mondays at 7pm Join this informal group for relaxed and stimulating book discussions. Newcomers always welcome.

Jan 4: The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck Feb 1: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown Mar 7: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Apr 4: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain May 2: Dead Wake: the Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson

Read Aloud Circle

First Wednesdays at 7pm Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 Reading aloud is enjoying an international renaissance. Join in the warmth and camaraderie of sharing good stories and poems aloud. Come to any one or more sessions. Ages 17+. Registration recommended and ongoing, and begins January 13.

Live Poets, Too

Second Mondays (except Jan) at 7pm Jan 25, Feb 8, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 W. H. Auden wrote, “A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.”

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. Ages 18+.

Women’s Life Writing Workshop

Wednesdays at 7pm Jan 20 - Feb 24 Explore the process of writing a life through facilitated discussion and thoughtful writing prompts with a small, intimate group. Gain new understandings about this enjoyable and often therapeutic art form.

Facilitator Mary Jo Doig has been associated with Story Circle Network, an international organization devoted to women life writers, since 2001. Beginners welcome. Registration is required and begins December 14.

Connecting @ Your Library

Call to schedule an appointment Would you like to learn how to create an email account, search for information online, complete an online job application, or download an ebook? Meet with a library staff member for a 45-60 minute tutorial using either a public computer at the library or your own laptop. For an appointment, call 823-4050.

Musings: A Teen Writer’s Workshop

First Tuesdays at 6:30pm Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 Join other teen writers every month to stretch the imagination with new techniques and diverse prompts that will inspire your creative writing process.

Feel free to bring any of your writing with you and receive helpful feedback. Grades 7-12. Registration recommended. Drop-ins are always welcome.

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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Monthly on Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm Jan 19, Feb 9, Mar 22, Apr 12, May 17 We need your ideas! Be a part of the Crozet Library Teen Advisory Board and help the library plan and lead teen programs, displays, and activities.

Members will enjoy yummy snacks and receive volunteer hours for their participation with TAB. It’s your library - Make a difference. Grades 6-12.

Registration and TAB application required.

Crozet Library Young Adult Book Groups The Crozet Library leads a diverse range of fun book clubs for teens. Snacks are served at each meeting. Please check each listing for age requirements. Registration is required.

Exam Cram Need a place to study? The Crozet Library will have reserved space and some extended hours for high school students studying for their midterm exams.

Free snacks and beverages will be available to help fuel your concentration. Contact the library for more information and to reserve a group study room (these fill up quickly!)

Monday, Jan 4: 4-9pm Tuesday, Jan 5: 4-9pm Wednesday, Jan 6: 4-9pm Saturday, Jan 9: 9am-5pm Monday, Jan 11: 4-9pm Tuesday, Jan 12: 4-9pm Wednesday, Jan 13: 4-9pm Thursday, Jan 14: 4-9pm (extended hours)

R.A.D. Teen Book Club

Monthly on Tuesdays (Jan & Feb) at 6-7:30pm Read And Discuss! Free copy of the book included. Grades 6-12.

Jan 26: Jackaby by William Ritter Required registration begins December 22.

Feb 23: Just Like the Movies by Kelly Fiore Read the book and then meet the writer at the Virginia Festival of the Book Author Panel on March 16 at 7pm at the Crozet Library.

Required registration begins January 26.

Yak & Snack

Monday, March 14 at 6-7:30pm Reading: Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson When a new, white student nicknamed “The Jesus Boy” joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie’s growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light. Free copy of book included! Grades 6-8.

Required registration begins February 16.

The Literati Book Club

Tuesday, April 26 at 6-7:30pm Reading: Throne of Glass by Sarah Maas Stop by the library for your free copy of the book.

Geared toward mature teen readers.

Required registration begins February 23.

How Do You Haiku?

April Submit a haiku around the theme of books, reading, or libraries. The library’s creative writing group, Musings, will vote on their favorites to be featured in a special display. Grades 6-12.

Take a Screen Break: There’s So Much More to Do!

May 2-8 Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 18. Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 21 and receive a free book! Show us that you turned off all screens for the entire week, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for an extra-special prize. For all ages.

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CROZET LIBRARY: RECURRING EVENTS CONT. Wee Ones

Wednesdays at 10:30-11am Winter Session: Jan 6 - Feb 24 Spring Session: Mar 2 - Apr 27 A special time for babies and caregivers to read, sing, move, and play! No siblings, please, this is a special one-on-one time. Each baby will need the full attention of his or her caregiver. For 12 to 23 montholds.

Winter registration begins Dec 16 at 9am. Birthdate must fall between 1/7/14 and 1/6/15.

Spring registration begins Feb 10 at 9am. Birthdate must fall between 3/3/14 and 3/2/15.

Tales for Twos

Thursdays at 9:30am Winter Session: Jan 7 - Feb 25 Spring Session: Mar 3 - Apr 28 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 at 1pm on December 14.

Spring registration begins at 1pm on February 8.

Alphabet Soup

Thursdays at 10:30am Winter Session: Jan 7 - Feb 25 Spring Session: Mar 3 - Apr 28 Designed to help grow our next generation of readers, Alphabet Soup is a fun half-hour of stories, songs, dancing and more. This group is for older 3, 4 and 5-year-olds who are ready to enjoy story time on their own, without an accompanying adult or younger siblings.

Winter registration begins at 1pm on December 14.

Spring registration begins at 1pm on February 8.

You Can’t Catch Me

Friday, Jan 22 & Saturday, Jan 30 at 10am Run and run as fast as you can, do you think you can catch the Gingerbread Man? After rolling out and baking your own little friend, we’ll see how your story comes to an end. Join us for some fun with the classic tale, The Gingerbread Man. Ages 2-5.

Registration is required and begins January 4.

Paws to Read

Thursdays, times listed below Jan 19 & Apr 4 between 1-2pm Feb 8 & Mar 7 between 4-5pm Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Lucy, a therapy dog. Lucy is a registered therapy animal with the CharlottesvilleAlbemarle SPCA who volunteers with her owner/ handler, Ellen, as a team. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and bring a favorite book to read. For any young reader. Registration is required. Contact the Crozet Library for more details.

More Fascinating Than Fiction

Wednesdays, Jan 27 & Feb 24 at 4pm Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and yes, sometimes more fascinating than fiction, it’s NON-FICTION! Come into the library and listen in as we highlight some incredible stories from history and today, enjoy an afternoon snack and chat about books you’ve been reading. Ages 5-9.

Registration is requested and begins January 4.

Drop-ins always welcome.

Picture Book Film Fest

Friday, Feb 26 & Saturday, Feb 27 at 10:30am Bring a blanket and pillows if you’d like and cozy up to watch a few of your favorite stories on the big screen. For ages 2-6.

Registration is requested and begins February 1.

Drop-ins always welcome.

Charlottesville Ballet Presents Snow White Storytime

Thursday, April 14 at 4pm: Ages 5+ Friday, April 15 at 11am: Ages 2+ Find yourself transported into an enchanting storybook world with the fairest of them all...the beautiful Snow White! Join Charlottesville Ballet for a “Snow White Storytime” as a professional ballerina reads the classic fairytale and teaches introductory ballet steps in an interactive story-time experience.

Registration is requested and begins March 28.

Drop-ins always welcome.

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Dance, Dance, Dance

Friday, Apr 29 & Saturday, Apr 30 at 11am To help us celebrate National Dance Week, Krista Weih, a CMA and Movement Educator, will be here to help us explore the joy of creative dance and movement in a fun and educational environment. A wide variety of props, rhythm instruments, and music will add to the fun and learning. Ages 2-5.

Registration is required and begins April 11.

Stitches Handcraft Group

Last Tuesdays at 4:30pm Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 31 Bring any handwork project you’re working on or are interested in learning, and join this group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing. Ages 8+.

JANUARY An Evening with Terra Voce

Thursday, January 7 at 7pm Cellist Andrew Gabbert and flutist Elizabeth Brightbill thrill audiences with their virtuosity, engaging, conversational style of presentation, and their genreexpanding programs that explore a wide range of musical styles, traditions, and cross-cultural influence. Contrary to what most would expect from a flute and cello, their arrangements test the limits of what is possible on just two instruments. Ages 12+.

Robotics Demo by WAHS

Saturday, January 16 at 2pm Are you interested in robotics and technology?

Students from the Western Albemarle High School Robotics Team will host an exciting presentation about robots, playing and creating with technology, and what you do on a robotics team. Robot demo included! For grades K+ (including middle schoolers interested in the WAHS Robotics team).

Registration requested and begins December 28.

LEGO at the Library

Crozet Rocks: Geological Stories of our Area

Wednesday, January 20 at 7pm The beautiful landscape around us is full of stories to tell. University of Virginia Professor of Environmental Sciences, Janet Herman, will talk about the geological origins and nature of the earth under our feet. Ages 16+.

Your Crozet Gazette

Thursday, January 21 at 7pm You read and enjoy it - now meet and greet the people responsible for the Crozet Gazette. Chat with your favorite columnists, ask questions of the editorial staff and nibble some light refreshments as you learn more about our local paper and the people who work to keep the community informed.

Fandoms Unite

Friday, January 22 at 6:30-8:30pm What fandoms are your obsession: Shadowhunters, Once, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Supernatural, Sherlock? From favorite books and TV series, to anime and pop culture, come together to declare and share your fandom through lively debate, trivia, crafts, and cosplay. Costumes highly encouraged!

Grades 6-12.

Registration requested and begins December 28.

Crozet Elementary 3rd Grade Presents

Thursday, January 28 at 6:30pm Come out to the library for the 3rd annual night of poetry presented by the Crozet Elementary School 3rd grade. Enjoy snacks as you listen to Crozet Elementary School 3rd graders recite some of their favorite poetry. All ages welcome.

Tuesday, January 19 at 2pm School’s out and it’s time to get building! 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.

Registration is requested and begins December 28.

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Makerspace Workshop: Music Recording Technology

Saturday, January 30 at 2-4pm Recording Engineer, Wilson Foster, will lead a hands-on workshop about the Crozet Library’s new music recording makerspace, including: how to use the MIDI, connecting your instruments, recording technology, GarageBand, and more. Grades 6+.

Class size limited. Those with a strong interest in music recording/editing encouraged to attend.

Registration required and begins January 2.

FEBRUARY Explore the Universe with Dark Skies, Bright Kids Saturday, February 6 at 2pm

The UVA Astronomy Department will be here to help you see the universe up close with their DSBK’s portable planetarium. Learn about constellations and visit other planets with a unique stargazing experience. Ages 8-11.

Registration is required and begins January 19.

A Valentine for that Special Someone

Wednesday, February 10 between 1-8pm The countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun. Come into the library and make a special something for your special someone. Supplies will be available all day so you can create a handmade valentine. All ages welcome.

It’s Bin Fun: Sensory Play for Infants and Toddlers Friday, February 19 at 10:30-11:30am 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 on January 29.

Drop-ins always welcome.

ZombieFest

Friday, February 19 at 6pm Want brains? Drag yourself over to the library for an apocalyptic party of zombie-makeovers, walkingdead games, and a viewing of the movie Warm Bodies. Zombie-licious refreshments served, dress in your undead best, if you dare. Grades 6-12.

Registration required and begins January 29.

Tabletop Game Scientists

Saturday, February 20 at 2pm Try your hand at tabletop games such as Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering, and more roleplaying fun! Bring a favorite to share with others or learn something new. Contact the library for game details. Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins January 30.

Zentangle

Monday, February 22 at 6-7:30pm Zentangle is a fun way of creating beautiful and intricate images by drawing very simple patterns.

It takes doodling to a whole new level. You will be creating yours on a 10 inch silk stretched hoop suitable for hanging. Grades 6-8.

Registration requested and begins on February 1.

Drop-ins welcome.

Adult Storytime Fun

Wednesday, February 24 at 7pm Think of it as a live audiobook, only better. Join actors from UVA’s drama faculty and Live Arts as they use their expressive talents to read selected short stories aloud. Light refreshments and friendly, informal fun. Adults only, please.

Create a Terrarium

Monday, February 29 at 7pm Learn how easy it is to add a little green to your indoor space with a terrarium. Please bring your own glass container. All other materials will be provided.

Registration is required and begins February 8.

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MARCH Flashback Friday

Friday, March 4 at 6:30pm You’re cordially invited to kick off the Big Read and party like a kid again with retro games, dancing, coloring books, hula hoops, finger foods, and excellent music! Stay up late to build blanket forts and be prepared for a uniquely entertaining blastfrom-the-past surprise. Grades 6-12.

Registration required and begins February 12.

Literary Landscapes: NatureInspired Stories from Real and Imagined Ramblers Thursday, March 17 at 7pm

Tuesday, March 8 at 4:30-6pm Abracadabra! Turn a couple handmade pompoms into an adorable rabbit. No prior sewing experience necessary. Ages 9-14.w Registration is required and begins February 16.

Leap across continents with authors Kathryn Aalto (The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh: A Walk Through the Forest That Inspired the Hundred Acre Wood) and Bland Simpson (Little Rivers and Waterway Tales: A Carolinian’s Eastern Streams) as they share stories and photographs from their own travels through well-known landscapes, the picturesque Carolina coast and A.A. Milne’s enchanted “Hundred Acre Wood.” A Festival of the Book event. For more information, visit VABook.org.

Redefining Success with Lisa Jakub

Page Turners Read: El Deafo

Sew Fun

Wednesday, March 9 at 7pm What happens when you have everything you are supposed to want, but you still feel hollow? Writer and retired actor Lisa Jakub talks about her career in LA, her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and her story of choosing a different path. An entertaining speaker, Lisa encourages others to define their own versions of a successful life. A Big Read event.

Author Panel Discussion: Did This Author Know My Family?

Sibling Rivalry and Family Dynamics in Writing Wednesday, March 16 at 7pm

A Little Read Event Saturday, March 19 at 2pm “Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers!” Stop by the library to get your free copy of El Deafo by Cece Bell. Read it on your own and then join other Page Turners for an hour of book club discussion and fun.

Ages 8–11.

Registration is required and begins February 22.

Big Read Battle of the Book Groups & Book Swap

Monday, March 21 at 7pm Did your book group read The Heart is a Lonely Hunter for the Big Read? Bring your book group team, a potluck dessert to share and some books to As part of the 2016 Virginia Festival of the Book, swap for some new-to-you reads. Your group may the Crozet Library will host well known young adult take home the Battle of the Book Groups prize by authors Hannah Barnaby, Kelly Fiore, and Lamar winning our Book Group Big Read Trivia Contest. If Giles to participate in a panel discussion about family you read The Heart is a Lonely Hunter on your own, dynamics and sibling relationships in their literature. come and join the ‘Rogue Readers’ team, or just Using a variety of experiences from their own work, cheer on the team of your choice. If you haven’t read these authors will engage teens and adults alike in the book, come for some book swap fun. A Big Read the consideration of what it means to write about Event. family. For more information on this Virginia Festival Registration is required and begins February 22. of the Book event, visit VABook.org.

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Tabletop Game Scientists

Tuesday, March 29 at 6pm Try your hand at tabletop games such as Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering, and more roleplaying fun! Bring a favorite to share with others or learn something new. Contact the library for game details. Grades 6-12.

Registration is required and begins January 30.

APRIL Teen Film Club

Wednesday, April 6 at 2pm It’s Spring Break! Enjoy a movie with friends, popcorn and drinks included. Contact Crozet Library for movie details. Grades 6-12.

Registration requested and begins March 15.

Gathering for Games

It’s Bin Fun: Sensory Play for Infants and Toddlers Friday, April 22 at 10:30-11:30am 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 on April 1.

Drop-ins always welcome.

Teen Open Mic Night

Friday, April 22 at 6:30-8:30pm The stage is yours tonight! Share music, poetry, comedy, stories, dance, art, and anything else you wish to perform… or join the audience for an evening of entertainment. Grades 6-12.

If you’d like to perform or submit art, sign up with Allie at the Crozet Library by April 15.

Thursday, April 7 at 2-3pm MAY School’s out! Meet up with your friends at the Crozet Library for some gaming fun. The library will provide Anime Club some games – YOU bring a friend. If you have a favorite game, bring it along to teach and share. Ages Friday, May 13 at 6-8:30pm 5-14. Registration is requested and begins March 21. Calling all anime and manga fans: come share your favorites and watch popular animes with friends.

Grades 6-12.

Exploring Your Roots Registration required and begins April 22.

Genealogy Workshop Thursday, April 14 at 7pm Teen Book Swap & Book Arts Party Get started climbing your family tree with tips from Tuesday, May 24 at 6-7:30pm Susan Emert of Central Virginia’s Genealogical Looking for something new and exciting to read?

Association. Using the library’s computers, you’ll receive a hands-on introduction to Ancestry’s Library All teens are invited to bring gently used, ageappropriate books to exchange at the annual Teen Edition and Heritage Quest databases, and will Book Swap Party. Stick around afterwards as local explore specific genealogical record types. teen artists lead us in a variety of radical book Registration is required and begins March 24. crafting projects. Grades 6-12.

Registration required and begins May 3.

3, 2, 1 Blastoff! A STEM Program Wednesday, April 20 at 4pm Get ready to rocket to the moon as we explore our Earth’s only natural satellite. Ages 7-11.

Registration is required and begins March 28.

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GORDON AVENUE LIBRARY 1500 GORDON AVE, CHARLOTTESVILLE ∙ 434.296.5544

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

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

RECURRING & MONTHLY EVENTS Handcraft Group

First Thursdays at 3-4pm Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, May 5 Bring any handwork project you’re working on and join this group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing.

Literary Masterpiece Book Group

First & Third Fridays at 10am Meets twice a month to discuss literary classics.

Jan 15: Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie Feb 5: On the Affection of Fathers for Their Children

by Michael de Montaigne and My Oedipus Complex

by Frank O’Connor Live Poets Society Feb 19: All My Sons by Arthur Miller First Wednesdays at 7pm Mar 4: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, May 4 Mar 18: King Lear by William Shakespeare Come and share original poetry with the group or just Apr 1: Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell, In What Way Princes Must Keep Faith by Niccolo listen.

Machiavelli, and The Guest by Albert Camus (This meeting will take place at the Northside Library) Connecting @ Your Library Apr 15: Endurance by Alfred Lansing Thursdays at 2-3pm May 6: Mariette in Ecstasy by Ron Hansen One-on-one tutorials offered once a week to answer May 20: The Birthmark, Ethan Brand, and Artist of your computer use questions and to learn how to use the Beautiful by Nathaniel Hawthorne library resources to download eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your mobile devices. Call the Advisory Committee of Teens (ACT) library to sign up for a half-hour tutorial.

First Wednesdays* at 7pm Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 20, May 5 Wednesday Evening Book Group Be a part of something big. Plan teen stuff for the Second Wednesdays at 7:30pm library, create displays, share good books, and more.

Meets monthly to share insights on a variety of Snacks will be provided and members can receive classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction. volunteer hours for participation. It’s your chance to Jan 13: Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks make the library your own. Grades 6-12.

Feb 10: Guests on Earth by Lee Smith *Special Wednesday, April 20 meeting.

Mar 9: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson Registration recommended and begins December McCullers 23.

Apr 11: Netherland by Joseph O’Neill May 11: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown

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While You’re Visiting...

As you check out your books, check out our fun contests. There will be something new each month, with a chance to win a free book.

January: Snow Search February: Guess How Many Monkeys March: Find and Sign: A Big Read Scavenger Hunt (See page 2 for details) April: Peepapalooza & Poetry May: Hatching Matching

Downton Abbey Trivia Quiz January Stop by the library and test your knowledge of the characters and plot of Downton Abbey. Fill out the quiz and enter to win a Downton-themed prize.

Peepapalooza Contest

GORDON AVENUE LIBRARY: RECURRING EVENTS CONT. Teen Pathfinder Gaming Group

Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 6:30pm February 10 & 24, Mar 9 & 23, April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25 A beginner’s group for playing Pathfinder RPG (Role Playing Game). Materials and snacks provided, so all you need to bring is your creativity and dice if you’ve got them. Grades 6-12.

Registration required and begins December 30.

Limit: 6 participants.

Graphically Speaking: Graphic Novel & Manga Book Group

April Get ready to create chapters of chicks. Books of bunnies. Get yourself a whole heap of Peeps marshmallows and create a depiction of a favorite scene or character from a book. Dioramas will be accepted and displayed in the library April 1-30; there will be awards for all age levels and a special Peepapalooza Party on Wednesday, April 27. See library staff for more information.

Third Tuesdays at 4:30pm Come and join other teens to discuss and read great graphic novels, manga and more. Light snacks will be provided. Grades 7-12.

Registration required and begins January 5. Free copies of the book for the first 7 to sign up.

Jan 19: Noragami: Stray God, Vol. 1 by Adachitoka Feb 16: Itsuwaribito, Vol. 1 by Yuuki Linuma Mar 15: So Cute It Hurts, Vol. 1 by Go Ikeyamada Apr 19: The Devil is a Part-timer, Vol. 1 by Satoshi Wagahara May 17: Seraph of the End, Vol. 1 by Takaya Kagami

Blind Date With a Book

Drop-In Stories and More

February Looking for a great read? Stop by the display and pick out a book wrapped in plain paper with a few descriptive clues. Take the book home as your blind date.

Take a Screen Break: There’s So Much More to Do!

May 2-8 Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 18. Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 21 and receive a free book! Show us that you turned off all screens for the entire week, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for an extra-special prize.

Saturdays at 11am Jan 2 - May 21 Add some brain-building to your errands. Stop by on Saturdays for stories, movement, and early literacy: Sing, Talk, Read and Play fun for the young.

Join us March 19 for a special story signed in American Sign Language as part of our Big Read.

Reading Rumpus

Mondays at 10:30am Winter Session: Jan 25 - Mar 21* Spring Session: Apr 18 - May 23 A lively, drop-in that brings books to life with participation, song, and movement. Designed for children up to 3 years and accompanying caregiver to encourage early literacy and language. *No storytime on February 15.

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Mother Goose Time

Mondays at 9:30am or 11:30am Winter Session: Jan 25 - Mar 21* Spring Session: Apr 18 - May 23 OR Tuesdays at 9:30am Winter Session: Jan 26 - Mar 22 Spring Session: Apr 19 - May 24 Simple stories, rhymes, and songs for children under 24 months and caregiver. This special time supports early literacy and language skills by encouraging singing, playing, talking, and reading. *No storytime February 15.

Registration is required and begins January 5 for the winter session, April 5 for the spring session.

2’s & 3’s Together

Tuesdays at 10:30am Winter Session: Jan 26 - Mar 22 Spring Session: Apr 19 - May 24 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.”

Registration is required and begins January 5 for the winter session, April 5 for the spring session.

Monkey Business

Thursdays at 10:30am Winter Session: Jan 28 - Mar 24 Spring Session: Apr 21 - May 26 Come monkey around with exciting stories, fingerplays, silly songs, and flannel stories. Designed to help independent 3, 4, and 5 year olds practice self-sufficiency and develop early literacy skills to help them be ready to read and succeed.

Registration is required and begins January 5 for the winter session, April 5 for the spring session.

Fun for the Young @ The Fralin

First Wednesdays at 10am Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 Start with a book and then go look! We 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. To register or find out what exhibits will be highlighted, email museumoutreach@virginia.edu or call 434243-2050. For ages 3-5.

SPCA Paws to Read

Second Wednesdays between 3-3:45pm Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, May 11 Improve reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a furry friend from the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA’s “Pawsitive Pet Therapy Team.” Come for a 15-minute turn. For any young reader.

Reading times are limited; registration recommended and begins one week prior to each date.

Block Party: LEGO Gatherings

Third Wednesdays at 3:30pm Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18 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; JMRL will have the building blocks for your next creation.

For grades K+.

Book Bites: Book Discussion

Monthly on Thursdays at 3:30pm Ravenous readers are invited to snack while discussing a different book read each month. Free books will be provided. For grades 3-4.

Jan 28: Dexter the Tough by Margaret Peterson Haddix Registration begins January 2.

Feb 25: Year of the Dog by Grace Lin Registration begins January 28.

Mar 24: El Deafo by Cece Bell (Author will be at Northside March 30) Registration begins February 25.

Apr 28: Great White Sharks by Sandra Markle Registration begins March 24.

May 26: Rules by Cynthia Lord Registration begins April 28.

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Page to Screen Movie Night

Fourth Wednesdays at 7pm Monthly screening of a popular film adaptation of a book. Light refreshments are served.

Jan 27: Mr. Holmes (2015) Feb 24: Winter’s Tale (2014) Mar 23: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968) Apr 27: Scapegoat (1958) May 25: This is Where I Leave You (2014)

Make It & Take It

First Wednesdays between 3-5pm Makers and Creators, drop by in the afternoon to make something. For all ages with adult help.

Jan 6: Sparkly Snowflakes Feb 3: Marshmallow Marvels (building with marshmallows) Mar 2: Heart Art Apr 6: April Showers Painting May 4: Pom-pom Poppers

JANUARY

Chinese New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 6 at 11:30am-12:30pm Come learn about and celebrate the Chinese New Year, year of the Monkey, with special crafts, food and mini presentations. Special thanks to our partners in this collaboration, The East Asia Center at UVA.

Valentine Murder Mystery Night

Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30pm The Advisory Committee of Teens invites you to a night of clues, sleuthing, and fun. You’ll question suspects, examine evidence, and attempt to solve the mystery. We’ll have prizes and treats. Grades 6-12. Registration required and begins February 3.

Coloring, Coffee and Cookies

Saturday, February 27 at 2pm Coloring is not just for kids. Grown ups can also have fun and relieve stress with coloring. Join children’s book illustrator, Chris Sesler, for an afternoon of coloring fun.

Registration is required and begins February 6.

Snowy Days & Crafty Ways

MARCH Tuesday, January 5 at 10:30am Snuggle in for winter-wonderful stories, activities, and Minecraft-y crafts. Ages 2-5.

Wednesday, March 9, all day Registration is required and begins December 22.

Minecraft, pixels, Legos... so much you can make with squares. You build with squares in the virtual Kids Zumba world, now what will you make in the real world?

Tuesday, January 19 at 10:30am We provide the square sticky notes and you create Warm up those chilly arms and legs with some hot something great. dance moves. Come Zumba-away the winter blues.

For Ages 6-12. Registration and parental waiver Minecraft Building Competition required and begins January 5.

Friday, March 11 at 4pm Teens are welcome to compete in a friendly Minecraft FEBRUARY building challenge! Attendees will be given a surprise structure theme to build and 1 hour to build it! Judges Mind Math With Beads will vote on the best one and the winner will get a Thursday, February 4 at 4pm prize. Grades 5-12.

Registration required and begins April 29.

Presented by Ashwati Nayar: ALOHA Mind Math.

Learn to calculate faster and better with the abacus.

A program for parents and children together.

Abacuses will be provided for use in the program. For grades K-6.

Registration is required and begins January 21.

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2015 Super Smash Brothers Tournament

Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30pm Pit your video game skills against your friends. There can only be one declared winner. A grand prize will be awarded to the winner. Grades 5-12.

Registration required and begins March 2.

Minecraft Building Competition

Thursday, March 17 at 3:30pm Compete in a friendly Minecraft building challenge.

Attendees will be given a surprise structure theme to build and 1 hour to build it. Judges will vote on the best one and the winner will get a prize. For grades 3-5. Registration required and begins on March 3.

Baby Sign Storytime

Friday, March 18 at 10:30am Sign language helps verbally developing children communicate their needs and thoughts. It helps nurture the bond between child and caregiver, providing another way to share. We will incorporate some signing with books and songs. Suggestions to introduce signing with your child will also be provided. Designed for children under 2 and their caregivers.

Virginia Thompson Printmaking Workshop: Notecards

Monday, April 25 at 6pm Learn to create relief prints with carving tools and water-based inks. You’ll leave with your printing block and notecards with your print. All supplies provided, but bring images and sketches you like. Ages 14+.

Registration is required and begins April 4. Limit: 12 participants.

Peepapalooza Party

Wednesday, April 27 at 3:30pm We will have a gallery tour of Peepapalooza creations, hand out awards for the dioramas, enjoy snacks, and just hang out with other peeps. For all ages, Peep’s builders and fans alike.

MAY Window Stars Craft Workshop

Monday, May 16 at 7pm Learn how to fold colorful paper stars to display in windows. Ages 14+.

Registration is required and begins April 25.

APRIL Exploration Stations: Mighty Math

Thursday, April 14 between 10:30-11:30am You can count on fun and skill-building with math exploration stations based on “Sing Talk Read and Play” Early Literacy. Try out our different math skill building stations with your mini-mathematicians.

Ages 2-6.

Teen Open Mic Night

Monday, April 18 at 7pm Teens are welcome to share music, poetry, stories, dance, art, and anything else you wish to perform… or join the audience for an evening of entertainment.

Grades 6-12. If you’d like to perform or submit art, registration is required by April 4.

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GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY 222 MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, STANARDSVILLE ∙ 434.985.5227

MON: 1-8 TUES: 12-8 WED: 10-6 THUR: 10-6 FRI: 9-5 SAT: 12-5 SUN: closed

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

Greene County Library Adult Book Club

Bibliophiles: A Teen Book Club

Fourth Wednesdays at 3:30pm Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 27, May 25 First Thursdays at 7pm Join other teen book lovers to discuss titles chosen Newcomers welcome. This is a friendly group of by the group. The first 9 teens to arrive at each serious readers.

Jan 7: The group will choose books for the next 6-12 meeting receive a copy of the next month’s book.

Check the teen page on the JMRL website (jmrl.org/ months teens) to see what books will be discussed. Grades Feb 4: TBD 8-12. Registration is recommended and ongoing.

Mar 3: TBD Please call or stop by the circulation desk to sign up Apr 7: TBD the first time you come.

May 5: TBD

Friday Film Series

Second Fridays at 7pm Increase community. Educate and enjoy yourself.

See a film with your neighbors, the second Friday of every month. Coffee and desserts served.

Jan 8: The Skeleton Twins (2014) Feb 12: Seymour: An Introduction (2015) Mar 11: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968) Apr 8: Mr. Turner (2014) May 13: TBD

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Monthly on Wednesdays at 3:30pm Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, Apr 6, May 11 What’s the most fun way to earn volunteer hours?

Come to TAB at the Greene County Library, and help plan teen programs. Snacks provided. Grades 6-12.

Registration recommended and ongoing. Please call or stop by the circulation desk to sign up the first time you come.

Try Some Tech: Radar & Robotics

Saturdays, April 2 & 9 at 2-3:30pm Join WMHS seniors Joey Boehman and Danial Mateen as they introduce the history of radar on April 2 and robotics April 9, followed by handson demonstrations of each. Discover how these concepts are not necessarily complicated, as you build your own crystal radio at the radar class, and bristle bot and solar roller at the robotics class.

Grades 6-12.

Required registration begins March 1 and is limited to 12 participants. Students may attend either or both classes.

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Rapunzels: A Book Group for Tween Girls

Storybook Beat

Thursdays at 10:30am Jan 7 - May 26 Third Thursdays at 3:30-5pm Focus on a particular skill important to your child’s Read and discuss great books and enjoy bookrelated snacks, crafts and games. The first 15 girls to emerging literacy. Listen to some great books, enjoy a flannel story, puppets, sing and move to music, arrive will receive a free copy of next month’s book. using scarves, bean bags, and rhythm instruments.

Girls in grades 4-8 are welcome to join at any time.

Enjoy a craft and social playtime at conclusion of the Registration is required and ongoing. Please call or class. For ages 3-5, with or without a caregiver or stop by the circulation desk to sign up the first time parent. Siblings welcome. you come.

Jan 21: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Feb 18: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIHM by Robert O’Brien Mar 17: El Deafo by CeCe Bell Apr 21: Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry

Read & Rhyme Time

Wednesdays at 10:30am Jan 6 - May 25* This fun class highlights early literacy skills. Enjoy short books, puppets, rhymes, finger plays,a flannel story and exuberant song and movement, using shakers, scarves, and rhythm instruments. Each class concludes with a craft and social playtime. For ages 1-2 with an accompanying adult or caregiver.

Siblings welcome. *No storytime on April 13; the library will be closed.

Open Mic Night

Friday, February 5 at 7pm PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center (above library) Join the Teen Advisory Board in their signature event.

Performers of all kinds and skill levels are welcome.

Don’t have a talent to show off? Sit back and enjoy an evening of free entertainment and refreshments.

All ages.

Performers are required to register by January 31; limited to 15 acts. Audience registration is not required. Please call or stop by the circulation desk to sign up.

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LOUISA COUNTY LIBRARY 881 DAVIS HIGHWAY, MINERAL ∙ 540.894.5853

MON: 11-7 TUES: 11-7 WED: 10-5 THUR: 10-5 FRI: 10-5 SAT: 9-4 SUN: closed

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

RECURRING & MONTHLY EVENTS Tuesday Evening Discussion Group Fourth Tuesdays at 7pm Join this lively book group. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Tiffany Duck to be added to the email list: tduck@jmrl.org.

Jan 26: Dead Wake by Erik Larson Feb 23: Paper Towns by John Green Mar 22: Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Apr 26: Deep Down Dark by Héctor Tobar May 24: Rosemary by Kate Clifford Larson

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Monthly on Mondays at 4-5pm Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 21, Apr 11, May 2 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 will be provided and participants will receive volunteer hours for their participation in TAB. Registration requested but not required. Please call the library with questions. Grades 6-12.

Minecraft Challenge Club

Makerspace for the Tween Scene

Second Tuesdays at 4-5pm Tweens are able to participate in a fun project and acquire new skills. Grades 4-8.

Registration recommended but not required.

Jan 12: A simple and straightforward knitting lesson.

Complete a small projects, such as a hair band, barrette, or bowtie.

Feb 9: Let’s rock out with circuits. We’ll build Makey Makey banana keyboards and paper guitars.

Mar 8: Get ready for spring by making newspaper seedling starters and plant herb seeds to take home.

Apr 12: Experiment with building structures using the 3D doodle pen.

Preschool Read & Rhyme Time

Thursdays at 10:30am A fun program highlighting early literacy skills. Enjoy short books, rhymes, fingerplays flannel stories and songs using shakers, and rhythm instruments. For 2-5 with an adult or caregiver. Siblings are welcome.

B.Y.O.C.: Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesdays at 2pm Monthly on Mondays at 4pm Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 18 any kind of handcraft? Come to share ideas, show Teens are welcome to compete in a Minecraft off your work and get another crafter’s eye and challenge! Attendees will be given a surprise theme perception. Chat and meet your neighbors while you and 1 hour to complete it! Judges will select a winner. work on your craft. All ages and levels of experience Limited computers will be available. Registration welcome. Call or visit the library for details. suggested if you will not be bringing your own.

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JANUARY LEGO Block Fun

Saturday, January 9 at 2pm Come join the group to build things out of Lego blocks. All you need to bring is your creativity and building abilities. All ages with adults are welcome.

Please leave your lego blocks at home.

FEBRUARY Anti Valentine’s Day

Friday, February 12 at 4-5pm Tired of the lovey, dovey Valentine’s nonsense?

“Uncelebrate” at the library with crafts, food, and activities. Grades 6-12.

Happy Birthday Mo Willem

Saturday, February 13 at 2pm Celebrate Mo Willem’s birthday will cupcake decorating, games and stories by our favorite author.

No pigeon will be having hot dogs or driving the bus but one might make a visit. All ages welcome.

Movie Screening: Selma

Saturday, February 20 at 1pm Selma (2014) chronicles one of the most significant victories of the Civil Rights Movement.

MARCH Community Discussion: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

Wednesday, March 2 at 1pm Betty Queen Center Join the library and Parks and Recreation for a preview discussion of this year’s Big Read book. We will discuss points of particular interest in the book as well as information on future club meetings. Come share your love of reading with our Louisa family.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Tuesday, March 15 at 4pm Discover your passion for music. Musicians will bring instruments for you to hear and try.

Make & Take Crafts All materials will be provided.

January 25-30: Chinese lanterns February 16-20: Kente cloth (bracelet or bookmark)

Blind Date With a Book

February 1-28 During the month of February, we’d like to “fix you up” with a blind date. Don’t forget to rate your date for a chance to win brunch for two at Obrigados or a 2nd prize basket of goodies.

Library Lovers Month

Feb 1-28 Stop by and find a new way to show your love for the library.

Comic Super Hero Art Contest Attention children and teens in grades K-12! If you like art, and you like comic books, then this is the contest for you! Draw your favorite super hero on a sheet of paper using pencil, colored pencils, markers, crayons or chalk, and mount it on a piece of poster board (so that the finished size is no larger than 11” x14”). Then, between regular business hours the week before May 3, bring your artwork to the Louisa Library or the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office at the Betty Queen Center. All entries will be on display at the library during Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 7. Entries will be judged in four age categories: K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, 6-8th grade, and 9-12th grade. First, second and third place winners will be revealed at the Comic Book event and will receive ribbons and prizes. Pick up your entry form in April. It’s free, it’s fun, and a great way to celebrate your favorite comic book super hero!

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Redefining Success With Lisa Jakib

Monday, March 21 at 5pm What happens when you have everything you are supposed to want, but you still feel hollow? Writer and retired actor Lisa Jakub talks about her career in LA, her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and her story of choosing a different path. An entertaining speaker, Lisa encourages others to define their own versions of a successful life. For all ages.

MAY Free Comic Book Day Prep

Thursday, May 5 & Friday, May 6 at 3:30-5pm TAB and friends will be prepping for our extravaganza.

Free Comic Book Day Extravaganza

Saturday, May 7 at 1-4pm Silent Dinner Celebrate free comic book day at the library Tuesday, March 22 at 5:15pm in partnership with Louisa County Parks and Recreation. There will be workshops, art work on Join the Louisa County Library and Louisa County display, free comics, raffles, costume contests, crafts, Parks, Recreation and Tourism for a silent dinner. It will be a great environment to practice some signing a photo booth and more. skills and learn more about deaf culture. All ages are Special guest via Skype: Chris Claremont, creator of Gambit and best known for his work on Marvel’s invited and families are most welcome. This dinner X-men series. brings to life some of what we are reading in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers during Don’t forget to enter into the Comic Book Hero Art Contest for all school-aged children (see details on the month of the Big Read. page 32). All ages welcome.

APRIL Genealogy 101

Saturday, April 2 at 10am Ever thought about discovering your family’s history but don’t know where to start? Come out to the library for an in-depth genealogy lesson and get some tips on how to get started. Special guest: Elaine Taylor, Louisa County Historical Society.

Wine Glass Decorating

Saturday, April 9 at 1pm Come decorate your own wine glasses to take home.

All materials will be provided.

Registration is required. Call the library or email tduck@jmrl.org to register.

Fancy Nancy Tea

Saturday, April 16 at 2pm Dress up in your fancy outfit and come to the library for stories and tea. We will be learning how to be fancy and pass the cookies. All ages welcome.

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NELSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY 8521 THOMAS NELSON HWY, LOVINGSTON ∙ 434.263.5904

MON: 10-7 TUES: 10-7 WED: 10-5:30 THUR: 10-5:30 FRI: 10-5 SAT: 10-2 SUN: closed

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

RECURRING & MONTHLY EVENTS Brown Bag Book Club

Fourth Tuesdays at 7pm Jan 25: Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi Feb 22: One Summer by Bill Bryson Mar 28: Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Apr 25: The All Girls Filling Station Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg May 22: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

Family Movie Matinee

Monthly on Saturdays at 10:30am Take a Saturday break, pick up some books and enjoy a movie. Refreshments provided. For all ages.

Jan 16: Minions (2015) Feb 13: The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975) Mar 12: An American Tail (1986) Apr 9: Wreck-it Ralph (2012) May 14: Little Women (1994)

Coffee, Donuts, & Film

Saturdays listed below at 11am Banish the winter blues with a varied selection of films.

Jan 30: Mr. Holmes (2015) Feb 6: Glory (1989) Feb 20: Some Kind of Beautiful (2014) Feb 27: Far From the Maddening Crowd (1967) Mar 5: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968)

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

First Wednesdays at 3pm Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 Want to help out at the library? Plan teen stuff for the library, create displays, share good books, and more. Members can receive volunteer hours for participation. The TAB meets at Nelson County High School in the library. Grades 6-12.

After School Book Club

Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 4-5pm Jan 13 & 27, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 13 & 27, May 11 & 25 Would you like to be part of an After School Book Club? We will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month have a snack and enjoy some really great books. Grades 3-5.

Registration required.

Stories Out Loud

Wednesdays at 10:30am Jan 6 - May 25 Preschool children will enjoy a fun half hour with engaging books, crafts and activities, as they build their social, creative and early literacy skills.

LEGO Wednesdays

First Wednesdays at 4-5pm Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 Bring your creativity and imagination. We will supply the rest. For all ages.

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Make & Take Activities Enjoy fun activities but short on time? Stop by the activity table for quick and easy projects to do at your own pace, or take them to go. Materials are provided. For all ages.

January: Woven Snowflakes from Recycled Book Pages February: “Take a Look! We’re in a Great Book” Quiz March: Tom Angleberger’s Star Wars Characters April: It’s Spring... Let’s Color May: Book Character Word Search

Adult Author Focus January: Anne Bronte February: Langston Hughes March: Robert Frost April: William Shakespeare May: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Young Adult Author Focus January: Carl Sandberg February: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow March: Kenneth Grahame April: Trina Schart Hyman May: L. Frank Baum

Author Birthday Shelf There will be an author’s work displayed each month, in celebration of their birthday.

Stop by the first week of each month for a fun handout related to the author’s books.

January: A.A. Milne / January 18, 1882 February: Lucy Cousins / February 10, 1964 March: Dr. Seuss / March 2, 1896

JANUARY National Rubber Ducky Day

Wednesday, January 13, all day Celebrate Eric Carle’s book 10 Little Rubber Ducks.

For all ages.

Game Night

Monday, January 25 at 5-6pm Checkers, Sorry, Chess, and so many more. Come play board games with your friends and enjoy refreshments. Grades 6-12.

FEBRUARY Book Swap Party

Wednesday, February 17 at 4-5pm Bring in books you are tired of reading and swap them for some new used reads. Stick around afterwards for a game and refreshments. Grades 1-5.

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Friday, February 26, all day Pick up your favorite fairy tale to take home and read to the family. For all ages.

Altered Altoid Tin

Monday, February 29, all day Create a beautiful box out of an altoid tin box to keep your little things safe. Grades 6-12.

MARCH National Pig Day

Tuesday, March 1, all day Did you know that pigs are among the smartest of all the domesticated animals. Did you know they are even smarter than dogs? Learn more about them on March 1st. For all ages.

Signing Art

Monday, March 21 at 5-6pm In honor of the Big Read create a piece of art by using the standard symbols used in sign language.

Grades 6-12.

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Big Read Movie

Saturday, March 26 at 10:30am Showing: Mr. Holland’s Opus, rated PG.

MAY Introduction to Zinio

Spring Break Movie

Monday, May 9 at 5:30-6:30pm Did you know that you can download magazines free using your library card and the program Zinio? Come and discover this technology to have magazines available at a touch of your fingertips.

Marshmallow Madness

Candy Sushi, Again

Tuesday, March 29 at 4:30-6:30pm Showing: Shaun the Sheep, rated PG. Celebrate your Spring Break with us. For all ages.

Wednesday, March 30 at 4-5pm We will be making marshmallow catapults and shooters and building marshmallow towers. Be sure to sip on some hot chocolate (with marshmallows, of course) before you go. Grades 1-5.

Registration is requested and begins March 16.

APRIL Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Monday, April 11 at 4pm Your stuffed animal is invited to a sleepover at the library. Stay for stories, a craft and snack before you leave them for a fun filled night. Pick them up on Tuesday, April 12, between 12-6pm and find out all about it. Bring 1 stuffed animal per person. (Make sure it isn’t the animal you need to sleep with!)

Preschool - 4th Grade.

Registration is requested and begins March 28.

Monday, May 16 at 5-6pm Back by popular request. Come make candy sushi with us. Grades 6-12.

Registration is required and begins May 1.

Recycled Art: CD Weaving

Wednesday, May 18 at 4-5pm Get creative and make a beautiful weaving by repurposing old CDs and yarn. Grades 2-5.

Registration is requested and begins May 4.

International Moment of Laughter Day

Thursday, April 14, all day Come share a joke or two with us and enjoy our funny joke book collection. For all ages.

Poetry Reading Contest

Monday, April 25 at 5-6pm April is National Poetry Month. Pick your favorite poem and practice reading it in your best voice. Then come and share it with a panel of judges to win a special prize. Grades 6-12.

Registration is required and begins April 18.

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NORTHSIDE LIBRARY 705 W. RIO RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE ∙ 434.973.7893

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

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

RECURRING & MONTHLY EVENTS Connecting @ Your Library

Grown-Up Game Night

Appy Hour

Books Sandwiched In

Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays at 2-4pm One-on-one tutorials offered three times a week to answer your computer use questions and to learn how to use library resources to download eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your mobile devices.

Call the information desk at 973-7893 x4 to sign up for a half-hour tutorial.

Second Mondays at 7pm Learn about free apps that work on multiple platforms. Light refreshments provided.

Jan 11: Leader of the Pack Take a tour of a few different fitness apps to get a running start with your fitness resolutions in the new year.

Feb 8: Checklist Champion Find out about the best free apps for keeping track of your to-do lists and shopping lists and for taking notes on the go.

Mar 14: Music Makers Turn your phone or tablet into a music studio with these free apps for music creation.

Apr 11: Phone Books Get a quick introduction to the different apps for downloading digital library materials to your phone or tablet.

May 9: Bon Voyage!

Learn about some of the best free apps to make travelling easier and trip planning less stressful.

Fourth Mondays at 6:30-8:30pm Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 25 Connect with other adults during an evening of board games and refreshments. Games will include classic standards and modern favorites. The session in January will feature a tutorial for Dead of Winter, and March will feature a tutorial for Tokaido.

Monthly on Fridays at 12pm A book review, usually of non-fiction titles, presented by a guest speaker. It is not necessary to have read the book to attend the program.

Jan 15: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande Feb 19: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson Mar 11: The Billion Dollar Spy: A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal by David E. Hoffman Apr 15: TBA May 20: TBA

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Mystery Book Group

Fourth Tuesdays at 1-2pm If you like mysteries and spy thrillers, join like-minded readers in Northside’s newest book group.

Jan 26: An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by PD James Feb 23: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins Mar 22: The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnete Friis Apr 26: The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey May 24: TBD

Make & Take Crafts Enjoy crafts but short on time? Stop by the library for quick and easy projects to do at your own pace, or take them to go. Materials are provided.

January: Magnets February: Folded Envelopes March: Woven Hearts April: Sonnet Madlibs May: Cupcake Liner Flowers

Wednesday Evening Book Group

Third Wednesdays* at 7-8:30pm *The March and April meetings take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Jan 20: The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett Feb 17: No Right to Remain Silent by Lucinda Roy Mar 23: The Heart is A Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Apr 27: Book Picks 2016-2017 May 18: The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

Digging for Your Roots

Dates listed below at 6:30-8:30pm Susan Emert, Central Virginia Genealogical Association, will teach you how to use the Library edition of Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest, databases available on our 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.

Class size is limited and registration is required.

Jan 13: General Introduction to the Databases Registration begins December 23.

Mar 9: Census Records Registration begins February 17.

May 10: Crossing the Pond: How to begin searching for ancestors from other countries Registration begins April 19.

Stitches

First & Third Tuesdays at 6:30pm Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Get together with others who enjoy the same activity. Bring your project and visit while you work.

National Screen-Free Week May 2-8 Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 25. Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 14 and receive a free book. For all ages.

Youth Art Month Art Collaboration

March Stop by the children’s desk and decorate a popsicle stick. At the end of the month they will be pieced together as a beautiful piece of collaborative art.

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NORTHSIDE LIBRARY: RECURRING EVENTS CONT. Tech Tutors

First Tuesdays at 1-3pm Trevor Williams from Cville Tech Tutors leads a “hands-on” technology program for iPhones and iPads on the first Tuesday of each month.

Registration is ongoing. Class size is limited.

Jan 5: iPhone and iPad Basics Part 1 Feb 2: iPhone and iPad Basics Part 2 Mar 1: Organizing Your Digital Life Apr 5: Discovering New Apps May 3: Photo Basics

Computer Workshops

First & Third Thursdays at 2:30-3:30pm These weekly drop-in sessions are designed to build and improve basic computer skills. A library card is required to participate.

First Thursdays - Web Based Topics Jan 7: Google-Fu Feb 4: Evaluating Internet Resources Mar 3: Email Basics Apr 7: Google Drive May 5: Google Maps Third Thursdays - Microsoft Word Topics Jan 21: Working With Text Feb 18: Formatting Your Document Mar 17: Editing, Reviewing, and Collaborating Apr 21: Applying Templates May 19: Headers, Footers, and Tables

Write Your Personal Story: Memoir Workshops

Tuesdays listed below at 6-8pm Join writer and educator Linda Kobert in this two part series to learn how to write your own personal story.

Mar 1: Memoir Workshop Explore the art of memoir in this engaging and constructive workshop. Please bring a photo of you and/or your family that evokes a meaningful experience.

Required registration begins February 9.

Apr 5: Workshop and Critique Bring a work in progress to share and discuss, and leave with helpful feedback for building upon and improving your writing.

Required registration begins March 1.

Aging Gracefully

Fourth Tuesdays (Feb-Apr) at 6:30pm Presented by Doris W. Gelbman, Esq. Elder Law Attorney, Gelbman Law Practice PLLC. Feb 23: Staying in Your Home What are the practical, health,and financial considerations that you need to consider in order to stay in your home as your grow older? What resources need to be researched and planned for?

Mar 22: Independent and Continuing Care Retirement Communities These communities are springing up all over and many are advertised like luxury, country club living for the rest of your life. Is that the reality? This might be a great option for you and... it might not be.

Apr 26: Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities What’s the Diff?

Learn about the differences between Assisted Living and Memory Care, health and rehab facilities and nursing facilities. What are the differences? What does it cost? Who pays?

@ Your Library

First Wednesdays at 6:30pm A program series consisting of a variety of craft and informational programs. Ages 14+.

Feb 3: Mug/Wine Glass Painting Make a Valentine’s present for someone special.

Paint either two mugs or two wine glasses. All materials provided.

Registration is required and begins January 13.

Mar 2: Quilling Creations It’s hard to believe that paper strips can be turned into lacey filigree. Quilling involves using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create designs.

Registration is required and begins February 17.

Apr 6: Monogram Fun We’ll provide Modge Podge and magazines, or you can bring your own photos to decorate the letter of your choice.

Registration is required and begins March 16.

May 4: Handmade Books with Virginia Thompson Participants will create two book forms, a folded 16-panel book and an accordion pocket book. All materials provided.

Registration is required and begins April 12.

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Anime Club

First Mondays at 6:30-8pm Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2 Watch episodes of your favorite anime with friends while enjoying snacks and Pocky. Show ratings range from TV-G to TV-14. Grades 6-12.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Teen Game Night

Monthly on Mondays at 6:30-8pm Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 21, Apr 11, May 9 Wii, XBox Kinect, board games, and snacks. Come with a friend or meet new people. Grades 6-12.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Monthly on Wednesdays at 5-6pm Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, Apr 20, May 18 We need your help. Come be a part of the Northside Teen Advisory Board. Help create displays, plan programs and activities while earning volunteer hours. Enjoy snacks and meet new people. Grades 6-12. Registration is recommended but not required.

Northside Teen Minecraft Club

Third Tuesdays at 5:15-6pm Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17 Minecrafters, join us for a different challenge each month. The server will be open for approved teen users to build, explore, and hang out with fellow Minecrafters. Featuring a common spawn-point, participants can mine, build, and craft in the library’s world in a safe, enjoyable environment. To play, stop by the Teen Desk to pick up an application. Parent/ guardian’s signature is required. Participants must have their own computer Minecraft account. Xbox and iPad Minecraft accounts are incompatible with the server. Grades 6-12. Registration required and begins two weeks before program date.

Novel Noise Book Club (Formerly Book Buzz)

Monthly on Mondays at 7:15-8:15pm Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 25 Come discuss books and do a related activity while enjoying free snacks. Books to be read in February, April and May will be chosen by the group. Ages 14-18. Required registration is ongoing. The first 8 registered will receive a free copy of the book.

Chapter Chat Book Club

Monthly on Mondays at 6-7pm Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 25 Come discuss books and do a related activity while enjoying free snacks. Books to be read in February, April and May will be chosen by the group. Ages 11-14. Required registration is ongoing. The first 10 registered will receive a free copy of the book.

Twos & Threes Together

Wednesdays at 10:15am Winter Session: Jan 13 - Mar 2 Spring Session: Mar 9 - Apr 27 OR Thursdays at 11am Winter Session: Jan 14 - Mar 3 Spring Session: Mar 10 - Apr 28 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays designed for 2 and 3 year olds with an accompanying adult. Registration is required. Winter registration begins on January 6. Spring registration begins on February 24.

Preschool Pals

Wednesdays at 11am Winter Session: Jan 13 - Mar 2 Spring Session: Mar 9 - Apr 27 OR Thursdays at 10:15am Winter Session: Jan 14 - Mar 3 Spring Session: Mar 10 - Apr 28 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays designed for 3, 4, and 5 year olds who are ready to enjoy independent learning. Registration is required.

Winter registration begins on January 6. Spring registration begins on February 24.

Awesome Afternoons

Wednesdays at 1:30pm Jan 13 - Apr 27 Enjoy a mix of stories, music, and movement. For ages six months to five years.

Babies & Books

Thursdays at 1:30pm Jan 14 - Apr 28 Caregivers and babies are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays. For babies up to 24 months with accompanying adult.

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NORTHSIDE LIBRARY: RECURRING EVENTS CONT. Book Bugs Book Group

Second Thursdays at 4pm Join us for a 45-minute session of chatting about books, snacks, and a fun activity. Books will be provided to the first 20 kids to sign up. Grades 3-5.

Jan 14: Savvy by Ingrid Law Required registration begins December 17.

Feb 11: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Required registration begins January 14.

Mar 10: El Deafo by Cece Bell Required registration begins February 11.

Apr 14: Duke by Kirby Larson Required registration begins March 10.

May 12: 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass Required registration begins April 14.

LEGO Mania

First Thursdays at 4pm Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7 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; we supply the building blocks! For children ages 5+.

Northside Kids Minecraft Club

Third Tuesdays at 4:15-5pm Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17 Minecrafters, join us for a different challenge each month. The server will be open for approved users to build, explore, and hang out with fellow Minecrafters.

Featuring a common spawn-point, participants can mine, build, and craft in the library’s world in a safe, enjoyable environment. To play, stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up an application. Parent/ guardian’s signature is required. Participants must have their own computer Minecraft account. Xbox and iPad Minecraft accounts are incompatible with the server. Grades 3-5. Registration required and begins two weeks before event date.

Family Night at the Movies

Second Tuesdays at 6:30pm Bring a blanket and pillows and join us for family friendly movies. Popcorn and drinks provided.

Feb 9: Curious George (G, 2006) Mar 8: Big Hero 6 (PG, 2014) Apr 12: Finding Nemo (G, 2003) May 10: Jumanji (PG, 1995)

JANUARY Refugees 101

Wednesday, January 6 at 6:30pm Who are the refugees coming to the U.S. and more specifically, to Central Virginia? What makes someone a refugee as opposed to other kinds of immigrants? How do agencies such as the International Rescue Committee assist with the resettlement of refugees, and how can the greater community support that effort? Harriet Kuhr, Executive Director of the IRC in Charlottesville, will discuss these and other questions on how refugees arrive in our area and adapt to life in the U.S.

Charlottesville Astronomical Society Saturday Morning Outreach Event

Saturday, January 9 at 10:30am-1:30pm Two 20-minute presentations on the Great Orion Nebula and Infection Control on the Space Station

by CAS member, Dr. Michael Rein followed by solar observation (weather permitting) on the patio outside the main entrance using Hydrogen-Alpha and special solar-filter equipped telescopes. Children must be ten years or older and accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required and begins December 19.

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Embrace the New Year With Meditation

Tuesday, January 26 at 7pm In this busy, fast paced world, peace seems like an elusive commodity. Join Gerry Gorman, long-time meditator, for this powerful workshop.

Registration is required and begins January 5.

FEBRUARY Coding Unplugged

Tuesday, February 2 at 5pm Have fun learning some basics of computer science with hands on activities - all without a computer!

Ages 9+.

Registration required and begins January 19.

Stories We Were Meant to Write Wednesday, March 16 at 4pm

As part of the 2016 Virginia Festival of the Book, a panel of authors offer inspirational stories filled with humor and wisdom for navigating the situations life offers, especially including putting pen to paper (or fingertips to the keyboard). Moderated by Stephen Pfleiderer. For more info on the Festival of the Book, visit VaBook.org.

Into the Unknown: Planning for College & Life After Your Teen Years

Intro to Tinkercad

Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30-7:30pm Have you ever wanted to create and print your own 3D object? Come join us for an introductory class where you will learn how to create and modify your own 3D design using Tinkercad. Ages 12+.

Registration required and begins February 9.

Become a Film Star

Monday, February 29 at 6:30-8pm You’ve always wondered what you would be like in a movie...now you can find out! Join local actor Jon Emm from the Actor’s Training Studio for a workshop; have your performance filmed and watch it on the big screen. You may be surprised! Grades 4-12.

Registration required and begins on February 17.

MARCH Monticello’s Historic Dance Workshop

Tuesday, March 15 at 7-8pm What was it like to dance at a colonial ball in Virginia? Join Susan Woodward from Monticello to explore historic dance from the days of Thomas Jefferson. Learn about the minuet, and then try out the dance steps of Mony Musk, one of Jefferson’s favorite tunes.

Registration is required and begins February 23.

Wednesday, March 16 at 6pm As part of the 2016 Virginia Festival of the Book, Carol Christen, author of What Color is Your Parachute? For Teens, and Dr. Granville Sawyer, Jr., author of College in Four Years: Making Every Semester Count, will participate in this discussion about education and life planning for teens and parents. For more information on the Festival of the Book, see VABook.org

Big Read Movie

Saturday, March 19 at 2pm Showing: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968)

Make Music With a Makey Makey

Tuesday, March 29 at 5pm Use a Makey Makey invention kit to create musical mayhem. Turn the whole world into a keyboard and experiment with conductivity fun. Ages 9+.

Registration required and begins March 15.

Meet the Author: Cece Bell

Wednesday, March 30 at 6pm Meet the author of the Newbery Medal winning El Deafo, I Yam a Donkey!, the Sock Monkey books, Bee-Wigged, and more. The author will be able to answer questions from the audience. All ages.

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Citizenship Information Session

Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30-8:30pm Presented by The International Rescue Committee.

Learn about U.S. citizenship and the steps to becoming a citizen.

Call the Information Desk at 973-7893 x4 to register.

APRIL Thursdays After Six

MAY Fairy Houses

Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30pm A child must sign up with an adult to build one house together. Using mosses, sticks, acorns, and other natural materials, create a little dwelling for the fairy living in your house or garden.

Registration required and begins May 3.

Thursday, April 7 at 6:30pm Bring your chair to the back patio, and enjoy the music of “The Flashbacks”, a 20-piece band associated with the Charlottesville Senior Center that plays jazz and big band music from the 20’s to the 60’s. This is a program for all ages. You can even dance in the parking lot!

Act it Out!

Monday, April 18 at 6:30-8pm Join us for some theater fun as we bring a script to life. We will read it, rehearse it and perform it all in one evening! Grades 4-12.

Registration required and begins April 6.

Gardening With Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Thursday, April 21 at 4pm Learn about Virginia’s most famous gardener, Thomas Jefferson, from the experts at Monticello and start your garden with a little piece of history: an heirloom seed. Learn more about Monticello’s programs at www.monticello.org. For grades 1+.

Registration required and begins April 7.

Mind Math With Beads

Thursday, April 28 at 4pm Presented by Ashwati Nayar: ALOHA Mind Math Charlottesville. Learn to calculate faster and better with the abacus. A workshop for caregivers and children together. Abacuses will be provided for use.

For grades K+.

Registration required and begins April 14.

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HOURS

SCOTTSVILLE LIBRARY 330 BIRD ST, SCOTTSVILLE ∙ 434.286.3541

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

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

Handcraft Group

Scottsville Teen Movie Club

If you’re crafty, this is the group for you. Come swap ideas, learn new skills, or just enjoy the conversations. Bring a project in progress, or the supplies you need to get started.

Popcorn will be served. Discussion follows the viewing. Grades 6-12.

Mar 22: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968) Apr 26: On the Waterfront (1954)

Quilting & Needlecraft Group

Toddler Time

Thursdays at 10am

Mondays at 1-3pm Bring your quilting or other needlework and enjoy conversations with old and new friends.

Scottsville Library Book Group

Second Mondays at 3pm Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 Come join a friendly group of book lovers who discuss a variety of books.

Inklings: A Book Club

Third Tuesdays at 7pm Join the Scottsville Library’s long-running teen book club, The Inklings, for a fun and lively conversation.

Pick up your free book at the circulation desk.

Grades 6-12.

Jan 19: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf Feb 16: Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen Mar 15: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Apr 19: Wonder Show by Hannah Barnaby May 17: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Tuesdays listed below at 6pm

Wednesdays at 10am Jan 20 - May 18 A program for babies and toddlers emphasizing simple concepts, patterns, and unconditional acceptance. This 20-minute activity includes books, songs, fingerplays, and flannel board stories.

Reading Rocks

Wednesdays at 10:30am Jan 20 - May 18 An independent activity for children ages 3-5. This 30-minute program introduces new concepts and ideas, increases vocabulary, improves listening skills, and promotes reading readiness.

Spanish Storytime

First Mondays at 11am Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2 Encouraging literacy and global mindfulness through children’s stories and songs in Spanish. All ages welcome.

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SCOTTSVILLE LIBRARY CONT. Homeschool History Co-Op

Thursdays at 1pm Join fellow homeschoolers as they study world history, from the Fall of Rome through the Renaissance. For elementary students and their caregivers.

Homeschool Game Day

Second Fridays at 10am Meet other homeschoolers at the library for gaming fun. Build skills through exciting and innovative educational board games focusing on logic, strategy, and analytical thinking. Games will be provided. All ages welcome.

Making Sweet Medicine: Herbal Syrups

Monday, January 11 at 6:30pm Learn how to make herbal syrups that are both healing and delicious. We will make an immuneboosting elderberry syrup and a nourishing nervine syrup.

Registration is required and begins December 15.

The Little Big Read: El Deafo

Monday, March 21 at 4:30pm Pick up a free copy of the book and come join in a discussion about it. El Deafo by Cece Bell is a funny, perceptive graphic novel memoir about growing up deaf. It is also an unforgettable book about growing up, and all the super and super embarrassing moments along the way. Limit of 10 free books. Cece Bell will be at Northside Library on March 30. Grades 3-5.

Take a Screen Break

May 2-8 Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 18. Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 21 and receive a free book! Show us that you turned off all screens for the entire week, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for an extra-special prize! All ages.

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FIND YOUR NEXT FAVORITE BOOK

GROW. LEARN. CONNECT.

JMRL READS

The JMRL Blog

The JMRL Wiki

Did you know that JMRL has its own blog?

Visit jmrlblog.com the next time you’re looking for book suggestions. The blog is home to many booklists, book reviews, and even book horoscopes. You’ll also find more information about events, databases, and other resources offered by JMRL. You can follow the blog through email updates so you never miss a post.

You can find booklists made by JMRL staff by genre or by theme at JMRL Reads: jmrl.org/wiki.

You can also see lists of what the library’s book groups and clubs have been reading for more ideas.

WHAT DO I READ NEXT? Have you ever finished a book that you absolutely adored, and wished that there were more? Have you had trouble finding books that live up to your expectations? Are you sick and tired of waiting for your favorite author to publish their next book? JMRL has a readers’ advisory service that you can use whenever you’re unsure which book you should read next. All you have to do is fill out the “What Do I Read Next?” form at: bit.ly/jmrlreading. The form will ask you to list three of your favorite authors or books, which genres you are interested in, and what type of content you’d like to avoid. JMRL librarians will get back to you with personalized book suggections within three days.

If filling out forms isn’t your style, you can chat with a librarian in person, over the phone by calling 434.979.7151x4, or texting 434.236.8611, through email at reference@jmrl.org, or by catting on jmrl.org.

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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

Louisa County Library

Nelson Memorial Library

881 Davis Hwy Mineral 540.894.5853

Nelson Memorial Library Greene County

Bookmobile Greene County Library

8521 T.N. 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