Libraries

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From the heart stitchers at the ashland Branch Library. Thursdays, March 23, noon to 4 p.m. From the heart stitchers began in 2001 making chemo hats for the Massey cancer center and today has over 1,899 stitchers making thousands of items for service groups across the commonwealth. sew, knit, crochet or loom anything from blankets to shawls and everything in between. Bring a sewing machine, knitting needles, etc. and supplies, and make items for From the heart every fourth Thursday. see https://fromtheheartstichers.org/ for more information about this organization. hanover county history 1860-1980 at the ashland Branch Library, Thursday, March 23, 7- 8:30 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, Virginia. he also will share information about ongoing efforts to conserve and digitize the county’s historical records. are There Monsters in Virginia? at the ashland Branch Library, Wednesday, March 29, 7 – 8 p.m. are there monsters in Virginia? do Bigfoot, the Wampus cat and cryptids exist? Why is norton, Virginia considered a sanctuary for Bigfoot? hear stories about reported sightings of monsters in Virginia and Washington, d.c. and decide for yourself if these monsters are real!

Instant shakespeare: King Lear at the ashland Branch Library, saturday, March 25, 1 — 5:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in shakespeare! spend a day reviewing, discussing, preparing for a dramatic reading of King Lear. end the day with the dramatic reading with props. scripts and props are provided. registration is required by Wednesday, March 22. a minimum of 8 participants will be necessary for the program. For more information and to request a role, contact Becki Jones, the shakespeare Lady, at theshakespearelady@hotmail.com.

HANOVER BRANCH LIBRARY

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. spring cleaning Tips and Tricks at the hanover Branch Library, Wednesday, March h anover Playgroup at the h anover 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. hanover Book club at the hanover Branch Library, Tuesday, March 21, noon – 1 p.m. do you like to read? Join our fun group to enjoy a good book and discuss it among peers. March’s title is “The alice network” by you will go on bold adventurers and confront deadly perils. refreshments will be provided. registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9779431.

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.

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.

Kumihimo at the hanover Branch Library, Thursday, March 16, 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. ages 12-18. Learn the Japanese braiding art of kumihimo. all materials provided to make one necklace. registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9745971. refreshments provided.

Kate Quinn. registration is required for the Zoom portion at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/10303353. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email, please contact the library.

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WICKHAM JONES/ MONTPELIER BRANCH LIBRARY

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

Family s tor ytime at the Montpelier Branch Library. Thursday, 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

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 discussion on our favorite mystery titles.

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-in-progress to begin! This monthly workshop is led by Valerie Forde-Galvin, Writer’s digest award winner and published author.

Get a hobby: Linoblock Printing at the Montpelier Branch Library, Thursday, March 23, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. need a new craft obsession? Try your hand at the ancient art of block printing. We’ll create original designs on paper using linoleum and ink. Beware: the tools are sharp! ages 18+ COCHRANE ROCKVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY c all 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

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