Clerk’s office awarded grant to preserve local records

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The Library of Virginia announced that the Circuit Court Records Preservation (CCRP) program has awarded Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk Frank Hargrove Jr. a grant in the amount of $20,281 to conserve the Superior Court Judgment Execution Book, 1840-1843; Land Book 1900; Land Caveat Book, 1836-1850; Orphans/ Guardians Account Book, 1861-1866; Common Law Process Book, 1851-1891; Register of Convicts, 18751945; Ashland Township Book 1870-1874; and Ashland Township Book 18721875. The books will also be digitally copied so they can be made available through the clerk’s online records management system.

The CCRP is a collaborative program between the Library of Virginia and the Virginia Court Clerks Association. Funded through a $3.50 portion of the clerk’s recordation fee, the CCRP provides resources to help preserve and make accessible permanent circuit court records stored in the 120 circuit courts and at the Library of Virginia.

“I am delighted our grant application was approved,” Hargrove said. “This is the 20th CCRP grant the clerk’s office has been awarded since 2000. The positive impact of the grant program on my office’s ability to conserve fragile records cannot be overstated. The Marriage Register of Freedmen and 19th century records books and suit papers are among the important records that have been conserved over the past 22 years.” submitted by Frank d. Hargrove Jr., Hanover County Clerk of Circuit Court.

Since 1990, the CCRP has awarded over 2,000 grants totaling more than $34,000,000. This year, the program awarded $4.7 million to 99 localities to assist the clerks’ offices with their preservation efforts. For more information on the Circuit Court Records Preservation Program’s resources and services, please visit www.lva.virginia.gov.

Upcoming Programs At Mechanicsville Libraries

Atlee Branch Library

Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.

atlee book Group at the atlee branch Library, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. – noon. Join us in-person or on Zoom for a lively book discussion.

We will be reading “George Washington’s secret six” by brian Kilmeade. you can pick up a copy of the book at the atlee branch Library Circulation desk while supplies last. registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9742333. This program is presented inperson and hosted virtually through Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email, contact the library.

PJ storytime (virtual program), Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 — 7:30 p.m. ages: 0-7. Get ready for bedtime with PJ storytime. songs, rhymes, and bedtime stories. registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9743227. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to the email registered before the event occurs. Contact the at lee b ranch if you do not receive this email.

Chickahominy Colored saturday Family stor ytime at the atlee branch Library, saturday, Feb. 11, 11 — 11:30 a.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes, and much more! Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. atlee Lego Club at the atlee branch Library, saturday, Feb. 11, 3 — 4 p.m. For Grades K-5. Join us at our Lego Club to meet and talk with other kids and builds some fantastic Lego creations! Located in the Children’s Programing room upstair s.

Pencil artists at the atlee branch Library, Friday, Feb.

10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ages 18 and up. Join the Chickahominy Colored Pencil artists at a monthly meeting to share ideas, techniques and skills in using colored pencils. bring your own individual supplies and projects and enjoy a time to sketch and make new friends. This is not an instructional class.

Preschool stor ytime at the atlee branch Library, atlee bridge Group at the atlee branch Library.

Mondays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 — 11 a.m. enjoy a stor ytime of books, music, and fun for preschoolers 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ages 18 and up. every Tuesday the atlee bridge Group meets to play social rubber bridge. all levels welcome, from beginner to expert. atlee anime Club at the atlee branch Library, Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. ages 12-18. Join the atlee Library anime Club! Meet teens with similar interests and watch cool shows. book Club for Kids at the atlee branch Library, Monday, Feb. 20, 1 — 2 p.m. For ages 8-12. Join the atlee Kid’s book Club! We are reading “The Mystery at Jamestown: First Permanent english Colony in america” by Carole Mar sh. registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/9743481. anansi’s stor ytime at the atlee branch Library, Monday, Feb. 20, 3 — 4 p.m. ages 3-8. Come dear children to hear tales of the cunning and crafty anansi. We will be making our own spider in honor of anansi! Located in the children’s Programing room on the second floor. book Heart Folding at the atlee branch Library, Thursday, Feb. 23. book Folding, or book Origami, is essentially the art of folding pages within books to create 3d shapes. In this book Folding session, we will create a simple heart design that does not include any cutting — only markings and folding! do you have an old or damaged hardcover book that you just don’t have the heart to throw away? Or maybe you have a book with a lot of sentimental value that deserves a display of its own? Whether an old book or new, this project has only 40 pages of folding to create a beautiful heart to display on any shelf!

Mother Goose s t orytime at the atlee b ranch Library. Tuesdays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 18 and 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Mother Goose is a stor ytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. Have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Toddler stor ytime at the atlee branch Library. Tuesdays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22, 11 to 11:30 a.m. enjoy a stor ytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Hula dancing Class at the atlee branch Library, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. –noon. ages 18 and up. Join us to exercise your brain and body as you learn about hula dancing and culture at the atlee branch Library.

Fun and Games at the atlee branch Library, Wednesdays, Feb. 15, 1 – 4 p.m. ages 18 and up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games.

Page Turners book Club at the atlee branch Library, Thursday, Feb. 16, 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. ages 18 and up Join us for an in-person, lively book discussion! We will be reading “a Man Called Ove” by Fredrik backman. you can place the book on hold and pick it up at the atlee branch Library. new members always welcome!

Hanover Master Gardeners’ Home Gardening series at the atlee branch Library, saturday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. Learn about a variety of home gardening topics from Virginia Cooperative extension’s Master Gardeners. This session’s topic is “a Fresh Look at strawberries.” Topics change each session.

Mechanicsville Branch Library

Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.

Preschool stor ytime at the Mechanicsville branch Library, Thursdays, Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 10:30 — 11 a.m. enjoy books, music, fingerplays and much more at preschool stor ytime! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

senior bingo at the Mechanicsville branch Library. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ages 55 and up. need to get out and do something that’s both fun and relaxing? stop by the library for a game of themed bingo for seniors presented by shanna beaumont, membership growth consultant at JenCare senior Medical Center.

Valentine’s day Card Making at the Mechanicsville branch Library, saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. Join us at the library and make Valentine’s day Cards for your loved ones! all ages welcome!

Hula dancing Class at the Mechanicsville branch Library, Mondays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27 10:30 a.m. – noon. ages 16 and up. exercise your body and brain as you learn about hula dancing and culture at the library. Wear clothing you can dance in easily! anime Club at the Mechanicsville branch Library, Friday, Feb. 17, 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. ages 12-18. Join the Mechanicsville Library anime Club! Meet teens with similar interests and watch some cool shows. saturday Family storytime at the Mechanicsville branch Library, saturday, Feb. 18, 11 — 11:30 a.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes, and much more! Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Mother Goose stor ytime at the Mechanicsville branch Library. Tuesdays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mother Goose is a stor ytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. Have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Toddler/Preschool stor ytime at the Mechanicsville branch Library. Tuesdays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 11 to 11:30 a.m. enjoy a stor ytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Mechanicsville book Club at the Mechanicsville branch Library, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. – noon. ages 18 and up. bring your ideas for discussion and escape to a world of pure imagination.

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From 4 ashland Library; and Thursday, Feb. 9, (3:30 to 5 p.m.), rockville Library. The Hanover board of supervisors will hold public work sessions on the Comprehensive Plan on March 8, May 10 and July 26. The current schedule calls for the

Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed update in august, with the board’s public hearing to take place a month later. For information on the planning process, and how you can participate, visit www.envisionhanover.com. you can also follow the process on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

The Hanover County sheriff’s

Office will be hosting its 14th annual senior Citizens Police academy. The s enior Citizens Police academy will take place april 11 to June 20. The academy will be held every Tuesday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at The Montpelier Community Center, located at 17203 sycamore Tavern Lane, Montpelier, Va 23192. There will be no cost for the participants.

Class size will be limited to the first 30 seniors who register. The program will be available to people 55 years of age or older who are residents, business owners or county employees. applicants must also be willing to submit to a background check. This academy is designed to give participants

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