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Continued from pg. 17  pamunkeylibrary or https:// tinyurl.com/prlchildrens to see the video.

Poetry Break

Premieres Wednesday, July 21. Take a break and visit the library system’s YouTube channel at www.youtube. com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults starting July 21 for monthly poems to uplift and inspire you. This month, Elizabeth will read poems on the theme of “Food.” Genealogy 101

Premieres Thursday, July 22. Find out how to get started with your own genealogy research with library resources and tools. Starting July 22, go to https://www.youtube.com/ user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults to see the video.

Getting Buggy with It! Premieres Friday, July 23, for grades PreK-5. Learn how to use recycled materials and things in your yard to build a bug hotel, and find out why you would want to build such a thing. (Hint: There’s a really good reason) Starting July 23, go to https://www.youtube. com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prlchildren to see the video.

What is a Thaumatrope? Pickup starting Thursday, July 29, at 9 a.m. for grades PreK-5. If you like creating animations then join us for an instructional video on how to make a thaumatrope, a 19th century optical illusion toy. Starting July 29, go to https:// www.youtube.com/user/ pamunkeylibrary or https:// tinyurl.com/prlchildrens to see our tutorial video.

Continued from pg. 15  and articles have appeared in Richmond Family Magazine, Tidewater Family Magazine, Scary Mommy, and 24 volumes of Chicken Soup for the Soul. She lives in Prince George and teaches world literature at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology m 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 25 -- Steven K Smith -- Smith is the author of 15 books, including “The Virginia Mysteries”, “Brother Wars”, and “Final Kingdom” series for middle grade readers. His titles have sold over 300,000 copies, and he is a regular speaker at regional industry and literacy events and over 200 elementary and middle schools. Steven lives in Midlothian with his wife, three sons, and a golden retriever. “Pirates on the Bay”, Book 10 in “The Virginia Mysteries”, releases on Aug. 17th and follows Sam, Derek, and Caitlin as they search Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay for Blackbeard’s treasure.

Solid waste center closing for paving

MECHANICSVILLE -- The Mechanicsville Solid Waste Center on Verdi Lane will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, July 21-22 for paving, weather permitting.

The nearest Hanover County solid waste facilities for those who would normally use the Verdi Lane center are south of the Courthouse off U.S. 301 (7234 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover) or on Lewistown Road (11045 Lewistown Rd. in Ashland.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.