Libraries

and supplies, and make items for From the Heart every fourth Thursday. see https:// fromtheheartstichers.org/ for more information about this organization.

a Look into the Hanover County archives

1734-1859 at the ashland branch Library, Thursday, Feb. 23, 7 — 8 p.m. Through the presentation of images of historic plats, court orders, pleadings, exhibits and other documents filed in Hanover County from its earliest days in the 1700s to the time immediately preceding the Civil War, Circuit Court Clerk Frank d Hargrove Jr. provide unique insight into the early history of Hanover County. He also will share information about ongoing efforts to conserve and digitize the County’s historical records.

Mother Goose storytime at the ashland branch Library. Mondays, Feb. 27, March

6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mother Goose is a storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. Have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Toddler/Preschool storytime at the ashland branch Library. Tuesdays, Feb. 28, March

7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m. enjoy a storytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Family storytime at the ashland branch Library. Tuesdays, Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11:30 a.m. to noon. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Mad about Mahjong! at the ashland branch Library, Friday, March 3, 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Looking for experienced players to play with? Join other Mahjong enthusiasts

Mechanicsville

From 13 dnd Heist at the atlee branch Library, Thursday, March 9, 5 — 7 p.m. ages 12-18. Celebrate the new dnd movie with a fun Heist adventure. bring your level 3 character. register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9743470. saturday Family storytime at the atlee branch Library, saturday, March 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, March 11, 3 — 4 p.m. For Grades in playing the cultural tile game at the ashland Library!

Chickahominy Colored Pencil artists at the atlee branch Library, Friday, March 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.

Celebrate seuss! at the ashland branch Library. saturday, March 4, 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. enjoy a Family storytime, followed by games, crafts and treats that celebrate dr. seuss. sponsored by the Henry Clay Women’s Club.

Play & Learn at the ashland branch Library, Monday, March 6, 11 — 11:30 a.m. ages birth-3. enjoy Mother Goose stor ytime at 10:00 a.m., then stay and play with toys and friends.

Hanover Quilting Circle at the ashland branch Library, Wednesday, March 8, 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. Grab your sewing machine, supplies and current project! This group meets the second Wednesday of every month to share ideas, fabric, skills and stories! beginners, experienced quilters and those curious about the hobby are all welcome to drop in.

Must Love Words at the ashland branch Library, Wednesday, March 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m. ages 18 and up. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? need readers with a discerning eye? Join us for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing on each of this month. due to group resources, email and word processing are used to communicate outside of meetings. access to email and familiarity with word processing is preferred.

Virginia native Plants for a small Garden at the ashland branch Library, saturday, March 11, 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Many people would like to plant native plants in their yards, but don’t have a lot of space. This presentation, by a certified Virginia Master naturalist, will highlight Virginia native plants that stay small and spread slowly. Includes mostly perennial flowers, with some grasses, ferns and shrubs.

3 rivers Livestock Club at the ashland branch Library, Tuesday, March 14, 6:30

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 upstairs.

Paint night at the atlee branch Library, Tuesday, March 14, 7- 8 p.m. ages 18 and up. Grab your friends or come solo and create your very own floral masterpiece! all materials included and instructions provided. register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/9749626.

Hula dancing Class at the atlee branch Library, Wednesday, March 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.

MECHANICSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY a night for swing at the ashland branch Library, Wednesday, March 15, 7 — 8:30 p.m. “swing dancing” is an umbrella term for the many styles of dance that developed in response to the exciting new swing music of the 1920s and 30s. The “Lindy Hop,” “balboa,” “Collegiate shag,” and “Charleston” are a few of the more popular swing dances. Join an instructor from rVa swing to learn about the history of swing dancing and to learn a few basic steps. be prepared to learn, dance, and have fun!

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

Preschool storytime at the Mechanicsville branch Library, Thursday, Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, enjoy books, music, fingerplays and much more at preschool storytime! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Pokémon day at the Mechanicsville branch Library, saturday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

— 8:30 p.m. ages 5-18. Would you like to participate in planning community service events and hone your expressive arts skills? at our meetings, you can learn how to get involved in community and public affairs, how to be a good role model, how to give back to your community, and how to use time management skills to enjoy every part of your life.

HANOVER BRANCH LIBRARY spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks at the Hanover branch Library, Wednesday, March 1, 7 – 8 p.m. ages 18 and up. Learn some tricks and tips for your spring Cleaning this year. Make a cute calendar that lists your chores in a fun to follow way. registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/10064893.

Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information. Family storytime at the Hanover branch Library. Friday, Feb. 24, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Family storytime at the Hanover branch Library, Fridays, March 3, 10, 24 and 31, 10:45 — 11:15 a.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes, and much more!

Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Celebrate the anniversary of Pokémon with a variety of fun activities, crafts, and a showing of Pokémon: The First Movie! all ages welcome!

Hula dancing Class at the Mechanicsville branch Library, Mondays, Feb. 27, March 6, 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!

Mother Goose storytime at the Mechanicsville branch Library. Tuesdays, Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mother Goose is a storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. Have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Toddler storytime at the Mechanicsville branch Library. Tuesday, Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11 to 11:30 a.m. enjoy a storytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Preschool storytime at the Mechanicsville branch Library, Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 10:30 — 11 a.m. enjoy books, music, fingerplays, and much more at preschool storytime! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Hanover Playgroup at the Hanover branch Library, Tuesday, March 7, 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. Moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers! socialize with other adults while your children make new friends at our Tuesday Playgroup, held the first Tuesday of every month at the Hanover Library. all ages are welcome. refreshments will be provided.

LOIS WICKHAM JONES/MONTPELIER BRANCH LIBRARY

Call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information.

Family storytime at the Montpelier branch Library. Thursday, Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 4 to 4:30 p.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Library Transcribe-a-Thon at the Montpelier branch Library, Friday, March 3, 3-4 p.m. ages 16+. Looking for a meaningful way to support the library? Why not join the Transcribe-a-thon and enhance access to Library of Virginia collections covering 400 years of Virginia history, people, and culture. Working from a digital image of an original document, you will create a typed version while enjoying refreshments and the company of friends.

dungeons & dragons at the Montpelier branch Library, saturday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. For ages 13 and up. Join us to create an exciting story where you will go on bold adventurers and confront deadly perils. refreshments will be provided. registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9779431.

Mystery book Club at the Montpelier branch Library, Monday, March 13, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. ages 18 & up. Join us for a monthly senior bingo at the Mechanicsville branch Library, Friday, March 10, 11 a.m. — 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. submitted by Carolyn Garner, adult public services coordinator. discussion on our favorite mystery titles.

Tabletop Gaming at the Mechanicsville branch Library, saturday, March 4, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m., ages 18 and up. Join us at the library for a fun session of tabletop games! Have fun with a variety of tabletop roleplaying games and learn more about one-shot adventures and longer campaigns!

Philosophy in Film nightat the Mechanicsville branch Library, Monday, March 13, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m., ages 18 and up. Put your thinking caps on as we watch a short film from 1984 about a dog brought back to life and have a short philosophical discussion about the movie afterwards!

Montpelier Writer’s Group at the Montpelier branch Library, Tuesday, March 14, 4 –5 p.m. ready to share your love of words? Whether our stories are already published or locked away in a drawer, every writer can benefit from the support and encouragement of other writers. you don’t need a work-inprogress to begin! This monthly workshop is led by Valerie Forde-Galvin, Writer’s digest award winner and published author.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library

Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

Family storytime at the Cochrane rockville branch Library. Friday, Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 24 and 31, 10:30 to 11 a.m. enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and more. Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

First Friday Films at the Cochrane rockville branch Library. Friday, March 3, 4 — 6 p.m. round up the neighborhood crew and catch a full-length feature film the first Friday of every month!

Travel in a Post-Covid World at the Cochrane rockville branch Library. Tuesday, March 7, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. The travel industry is booming but booking that trip has changed in a post Covid world! “How can I get the most for my travel dollar?” and “do I really need that travel insurance?” before you book that flight, come to the rockville branch and get your questions answered by stella Capocelli Carter, president of Tour Plan International Ltd.

submitted by Carolyn Garner, adult public ser vices coordinator.

Sheriff's

From 3 d WI: 1st of fense was reported on the 10400 block of Washington Highway.

Larceny of bad checks was reported on the 10000 block of Woodglen drive. Identity theft, identity to defraud less than or equal to $200 was reported on the 4300 block of eldercreek Lane.

Marijuana: possession/consumption under age of 18 was reported on the 10300 block of Chamberlayne road. Petit larceny in a building was reported on the 7200 block of ann Cabell Lane.

JAN. 28

False report to police or falsely summoning police was reported on the 8000 block of deep Creek drive. a simple assault was reported on the 16400 block of West Crescent Lane.