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PublicNotice

Noticeisherebygiventhatthe HanoverCountyBoardofSupervisors hasset Wednesday, April5,2023 at6:00 P.M.astheday,date,and timefor aPublicHearingonthe County’sproposedFY24budget.

ThePublicHearingwillbeheldin theBoardRoomoftheHanover CountyAdministrationBuildingat HanoverCourthouse,7516County ComplexRoad,Hanover,Virginia.

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Noticeisherebygiventhatthe HanoverCountyBoardofSupervisors hasset Wednesday,April12,2023 at2:00 P.M.astheday,date,and timefor aRegularBoardMeeting. ThePublicHearingwillbeheldin theBoardRoomoftheHanover CountyAdministrationBuildingat HanoverCourthouse,7516County ComplexRoad,Hanover,Virginia.

amphibians In Virginia? at the Ashland Branch Library, Saturday, April 22, 2 — 3:15 p.m. Recommended for grades 5 – adults. Join a local Virginia Master Naturalist and learn all about our native amphibians. Have some fun learning about their characteristics, importance, threats and conservation. You will also learn how to ID local frogs/toads by listening to their calls.

From the Heart Stitchers at the Ashland Branch Library, Thursday, April 27, noon — 4 p.m. From the Heart Stitchers began in 2001 making chemo hats for the Massey Cancer Center, and today has over 1899 stitchers making 1000’s of items for service groups across the Commonwealth. You can sew, knit, crochet or loom anything from blankets to shawls and everything in between. Bring your sewing machine, knitting needles, etc. and supplies, and we will make items for From the Heart every fourth Thursday. See https://fromtheheartstichers.org/ for more information about this organization.

Songs and Stories of Old Railroad Days at the Ashland Branch Library, Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. – noon and 3 – 4 p.m. (two performances!) All ages. Join us on Train Day for songs and stories about the railroad way back when, featuring the wit and wisdom of Mathew Dodd.

Songs and Stories of the ameri- can Hobo at the Ashland Branch Library, Saturday, April 29, 1 — 2 p.m. All ages. Join us on Train Day for songs and stories about the American hobo, featuring the wit and wisdom of Mathew Dodd.

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, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 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.

Hanover Playgroup at the Hanover Branch Library, Tuesday, April 4, 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.

Adult Coloring Night at the Hanover Branch Library, Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 — 8 p.m. Let’s all relax and color! Bring your own coloring project or use provided supplies. Bring a friend or a group and enjoy some calming music while we color. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/10064950.

Hanover Book Club at the Hanover Branch Library, Tuesday, April 18, Noon — 1 p.m. Do you like to read? Join our fun group to enjoy a good book and discuss it among peers. April’s title is “The

Butterfly’s Daughter” by Mary Alice Monroe. Registration is required for the Zoom portion at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/10523845. 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.

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, Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 4 — 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and much more! Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Library Transcribe-a-Thon at the Montpelier Branch Library, Friday, April 7, 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.

Mystery Book Club at the Montpelier Branch Library, Monday, April 10, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join us for a monthly discussion on our favorite mystery titles.

Montpelier Writer’s Group at the Montpelier Branch Library, Tuesday, April 11, 4 — 5 p.m.

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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.

PUP READers at the Montpelier Branch Library, Wednesday, April 12, 6 — 7:30 p.m. Grades K-3. Ready to transform from Reluctant Reader to Ready Reader? Sign up for a 20-minute session with Chrissie, a PUP READers reading education assistance dog.

The Sex Lives of Plants at the Montpelier Branch Library, Saturday, April 22, 12:30 — 1:30 p.m. Ages 18+, please. Prepare to be scandalized! A fun examination of how plants reproduce will open your eyes to what’s really going on outside this spring.

Discover the Fun of Reader’s Theater at the Montpelier Branch Library, Saturday, April 29, 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Reader’s Theater is a drama without the need for costumes or props. Learn to use your voice by using your creative expression to help us tell our tale. Refreshments will be provided. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9779421.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library

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

Family Storytime at the Co- chrane Rockville Branch Library. Friday, March 31 and April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 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. submitted by carolyn Garner, adult public services coordinator. adult stor ytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Friday, april 28, 10:45 — 11:45 a.m., ages 18 and up. you’re never too old to listen to a good story. If you are, or are the caregiver of, an adult who would enjoy the lively reading of picture books and lighthearted stories, please join us for adult stor ytime!

First Friday Films at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library, Friday, April 7, 4 — 6 p.m. Round up the neighborhood crew and catch a full-length feature film the first Friday of every month!

Read 2 Rover at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library, Thursday, April 20, 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. Grades K-2. Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Colby or Pepper, our therapy dogs. Space is limited. Call the Rockville Branch Library at 804-749-3146 or visit the library for more information to register for this rewarding program!

Paint a Triptych Cherry Tree at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library, Saturday, April 22, 1 — 2 p.m. Ages 14 and up. It’s springtime! Join us as we paint a cherry tree triptych (3 paintings in one!) using common household items.

Black Out Poetry at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library, Saturday, April 22, 3 — 4 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry month at the Rockville Library by making poetry using old book pages. This not only creates a fun poetic challenge, but also a visual work of art! Bring a friend, have some snacks, and be creative!

11:30 a.m. enjoy a stor ytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Tabletop Gaming at the Mechanicsville hula dancing c lass at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Mondays, april 3, 10, 17 and 24, 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! spring Break crafternoon at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Monday, april science saturday at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, saturday, april 15, 10 a.m. — noon. all ages welcome! calling all future scientists! discover the wonders of science as professors from J. sargeant reynolds communit y college lead you through hands-on demos. s enior Bingo at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Wednesday, a p ril 26, 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 submitted by c arolyn Garner, adult public services coordinator.

Branch Library, saturday, april 1, 10 a.m. — 2 p .m., a ges 18 and up . Join us at the library for a fun session of tabletop games! h ave fun with a variety of tabletop roleplaying games and learn more about one-shot adventures and longer campaigns!

3, 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. For ages 5-12. Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun!

Playdough Party! at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Friday, april 7, 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. ages 3-12 welcome! Looking for a spring Break Boredom Buster? Keep the mess out of your house! roll, flatten, squeeze, and sculpt to your heart’s delight at our Playdough Party!

Upcycled crafting at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, saturday, april 8, 11 a.m. – noon. ages 18 and up. have any craft ideas you wanted to make with recycled materials but don’t have any saved up? stop by the library and create some upcycled crafts using our recycled materials!

If desired, you may bring your own recycled materials!

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Introduction to Genealogy databases at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, saturday, april 29, 10:30 a.m. – noon. ages 18 and up. Interested in genealogy but don’t know where to start? Join us for a brief introduction to Pamunkey regional Library’s genealogy databases: ancestry Library edition and heritageQuest! registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9726204.