Halloween Get Organized Back to School

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Your FREE guide to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
FALL 2016
September|October|November
Back to School
PAGE 5
4Zinio eMagazines
4Voting for All Ages
4Curriculum Connections
4Harvest the Bounty
4Jumpstart Read for the Record
Halloween
PAGE 9
Get Organized
PAGE 28
CLASSES, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND SERVICES AT THE CENTRAL RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL LIBRARY
table of contents
FALL 2016 n SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
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9
Back to School
Halloween Fun
18
21
Curriculum Connections
Harvest the Bounty
For students and parents
Spooky stories and crafts for all ages
For classroom, homeschool, anywhere
28
On the cover:
Get Organized
See page 19.
Celebrate Teen
Read Week
with local band
Interrabang at the
much-anticipated
After Parties at
Salem Church
and England Run
Branches.
Classes, books, and apps to keep on track
1
Healthy, fresh, seasonal recipes
Fall 2016
FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND MORE INFORMATION, GO TO LIBRARYPOINT.ORG, FACEBOOK, OR TWITTER
features
Welcome .......................................... 3
classes & events
Great Stuff for All Ages ..............7
Strategic plans and many exciting changes
Learning, discovery, and enrichment
Behind the Scenes ......................... 4
Movies ........................................22
On the Web ....................................11
children
A well-supplied library works
Get ready for the election
Being Mobile ..................................11
Speedy downloads with the CRRL mobile app
eMagazines ...................................12
For every interest, through Zinio
Hold Alerts .....................................12
Receive an email when your item is ready
From classics to musicals to family favorites
Grow a Reader .......................... 13
Educational opportunities for preschool kids
After Hours ................................ 15
Evening and weekend schedules
Kids Learn and Grow ............... 16
Classes and programs for kids in grades K–6
STEM ......................................... 17
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Local, famous guests pick favorite reads
teens
Friends of the Library .................. 29
Learning and fun, just for teens in grades 6–12
Partner Spotlight ...........................17
Annual Meeting, featuring Ronnie Sidney
Library Branch Map .................... 30
Locations, hours, and contact info
Book Lists
Recommendations from expert librarians
Road Food for Commuters ..............................4
Voting (Preschool) .......................................... 14
Voting and Elections (School Age) ...............16
Getting Organized for School (Teens) .........20
Cook It: Healthy, Fresh, Organic .................21
Teen Place .................................. 19
adults
For Adults ...................................23
Learn, connect, and relax
Local Writers .............................25
Workshops, challenges, and inspiration
Book Groups ..............................26
At your local branch and in the community
Crafts..........................................27
Share your creations, learn new skills
BRANCH KEY
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for supporting the
production of
is printed on recycled paper with soy-based
ink by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified printer.
n Headquarters
n England Run
n Porter
n Salem Church
n Snow
n Cooper
n Montross
n Newton
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welcome
MARTHA HUTZEL n DIRECTOR
As the weather cools and the leaves turn vibrant
colors, it’s time to “Ready, Set, Organize!” It takes a lot
of work to maintain a busy household and juggle everything from going to bed and getting up earlier, completing
homework, feeding children around their club and sporting
activities, to paying bills and keeping things tidy. Of course,
businesses face their own unique challenges in maintaining productive organization. The library is here to help you
make order out of chaos with special classes, books, and
app recommendations on page 28.
We make running
errands easy by offering so much in one
location: homework
help, DVDs, books,
and computers. You
can also save time by
downloading eBooks
and eAudios; and our
eMagazines app, Zinio,
is now easier to use
than ever! See pages
11-12 for details.
Fall brings family favorite holidays and opportunities
for sharing food, crafts, and time together. See page 21 to
“Harvest the Bounty” that the library offers.
While children and teens may be too young to vote
on a national ballot, they can “Get Ready to Vote” by
participating in our mock elections. We’ll have miniature
voting booths at all of our branches so children and teens
can choose between two favorite book characters. Don’t
worry—adults can join the fun too!
November 10–11 be sure to visit the Headquarters
Library Theater and tour The Museum of Valor’s exhibit
“1916: The World Loses Its Innocence.” This special 2-day
exhibit will open with a reception on Thursday, November
10, 7:00-8:00, and everyone’s invited. Details on page 7.
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Regular @ Your Library readers will notice a new feature; our movie offerings for all ages are combined for easy
browsing on page 22, including our Best Film Directors
Series and our family movie nights.
I am thrilled to announce that the CRRL has developed
a new Strategic Plan to guide us into the future. For most
adults, the 21st century library is very different from that of
our childhoods and the plan will guide our mission and vision to better serve the needs of our community. Look for
the plan to be posted on librarypoint.org and many thanks
to everyone who took the time to complete a survey and
attend a focus group. We couldn’t have done it without
you!
Rebecca Purdy has been named the CRRL’s new
Deputy Director. She began shelving books in the children’s room while she was a sophomore in high school and
returned to the CRRL as a
teen librarian after completing her master’s in library
science. Many of you will
recognize her from the
Children’s Book Column
that she wrote for The Free
Lance-Star in her most
recent position of Youth
Services Coordinator.
The Headquarters
Library teen room will open
soon and include computRebecca Purdy
ers, a collaboration area, a
Deputy Director
gaming center for STEM
learning and decompression, and comfortable seating for
homework or relaxation. The Porter Branch will soon be
opening our third MakerLab in the system, joining those
at England Run Branch and the Headquarters Library. Visit
librarypoint.org for a complete schedule and drop in to see
a 3D printer in action, use playdough to play a piano, or
draw a map for miniature robots to follow.
behind the scenes
For 41 years, Lee has supported a wide range of library services through purchasing
supplies, equipment, and special promotional items for every branch of the library.
How did you get involved with
library service?
I started working in a library in third
grade. By the end of high school I
was working two class periods per
day, even unpacking and checking in
new books as directed by the school
librarian, appropriately named Mrs.
Booker.
What has been a favorite
responsibility you have enjoyed?
I particularly like the part of my job
description that says “Other Duties
As Necessary.” I have loved offering
cooking classes for our customers,
or taking a selection of library materials out to a farmers’ market so that
the library could be represented at
another venue in the community.
What are your goals for the
library’s future?
I believe that public libraries will
continue to be relevant, and will
function as community hubs where
people seek information, use public
computers, and borrow materials for
education and enjoyment. I think that
encouraging children and adults alike
to use the library contributes to a
better quality of life for all of us.
Lee Loudenslager Adams
Purchasing Agent
When you’re not at the library,
what do you like to do?
I am a kayaker, fisherman, birder,
traveler, gardener, spinner, weaver,
knitter, and photographer. I help
coordinate field trips for the Virginia
Society of Ornithology, and am a
member of the Virginia Avian Records Committee.
What is one of the best-kept
secrets about the library that you
wish people knew?
I wish more people realized that the
library allows equal access to services without regard to how much
money they have. I love Zinio for
digital magazines, and eAudiobooks
from OneClickdigital and OverDrive.
What are you reading/watching/
listening to now?
New Orleans Mourning by Julie
Smith, The Bones of Paris by Laurie
R. King, and Lie Down with the Devil
by Linda Barnes.
Commuter Corner
With all the time you spend on the road, you’re likely to multitask and partake of a wee snack, or an entire meal, while cruising down the highway. How about pairing that breakfast burrito or afternoon milkshake with a foodie audiobook? We recommend these narrations, some with a dash of spice or a dollop of fun, and all guaranteed to please the literary connoisseur.
The Dinner
Herman Koch
audiobook
Dying for
Chocolate
Diane Mott
Davidson
eAudio
Fried Green
Tomatoes at the
Whistle Stop Café
Fannie Flagg
audiobook
Friendship
Bread
Darien Gee
audiobook
The School
of Essential
Ingredients
Erica
Bauermeister
audiobook
Fall 2016
Thanksgiving
Janet
Evanovich
audiobook
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back to school
for students and parents
As your partners in education, the CRRL supports you and your students with their
academic needs by providing homework help resources, expert researchers, and
interactive learning opportunities.
For handy links and more resources, visit librarypoint.org/backtoschool
Online Tutoring
at librarypoint.org
Literati Public
Live Homework Help
Grades 3-12
Monday–Thursday, 3–9 pm; Saturday 9 am–3 pm
Tutoring in science, math, reading, and writing
SAT prep
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Or simply give us a call.
Are You
a Teacher?
See page 18 for how the
CRRL can help you make
curriculum connections
with your students.
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Go Beyond Google
See a complete list, including Biography in Context, National Geographic Kids,
Research in Context, and more, at librarypoint.org/research.
We offer specialized research tools on a variety of subjects from reliable sources, including:
Mango Languages
Online language learning
Testing & Education Reference Center
Students strengthen academic
and test-taking skills for AP, SAT, ASVAB,
GED, and more.
Literature Resource Center
Critical analyses of authors
and their works
JSTOR
Academic journal articles covering
arts, history, humanities, science,
medicine, and law
Encyclopedia Britannica
The classic encyclopedia enhanced
with images, videos, magazine
articles, primary sources, and
recommended websites
Lifelong Learning Online
Massive Open Online
Classrooms (MOOCs)
Free, auditable, non-credit courses offered by some of
the best colleges and universities
Coursera—coursera.org
edX—edx.org
Learning at Your Own Pace
Don’t have the time or means to stick
with the schedule of a MOOC? Try these sites:
Academic Earth—academicearth.com
Khan Academy—khanacademy.org
Learn How to Code
Code Academy—codeacademy.com
An absolutely free resource to help you get
familiarized with many of the most popular coding
languages
W3Schools— w3schools.com
A web developer’s site, with tutorials and references
on web development languages such as HTML,
CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, and JQuery, covering
most aspects of web programming
Other Online Learning Sources
Open Culture—openculture.com
Centralizes and curates high-quality
cultural and educational media
TED Talks—ted.com
TED (Technology, Engineering, and Design) presents
bold, new thought leadership from education radicals,
tech geniuses, medical mavericks, business gurus,
music legends, and other remarkable minds.
Support Services
for Lifelong Learners
Proctoring
For online and paper-based exam takers
by appointment
Group Study Rooms
Available at our England Run, Headquarters, Porter,
Salem Church, and Snow branches by appointment
Interlibrary Loan
The CRRL owns over 700,000 items, but if we
don’t have the book, article, DVD, CD, or microfilm you need, we may be able to borrow it from
another library system in the U.S.
Wi-Fi—Free at all branches!
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A Loosely Knit Group
n Salem Church, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30. A place for
knitters of all ages and experiences to gather and
share ideas.
HONOR ING
Donna Cote
Annual Hispanic Festival
n Headquarters, September
14, 5:30-7:30. Join us for the
Portrait Unveiling Ceremony
and presentation of the House
Joint Resolution in honor of
our beloved former Director of
thirty-four years, Donna Cote.
Reception to follow.
n Headquarters, Monday, September 19, 6:00–7:30. Food,
music, crafts, and a piñata. Co-sponsored by the Hispanic
Association of Dahlgren.
The Language of Quilts
Stafford Piecemakers
Local Authors
Reception
Quilt Guild
Annual Show 2016
n Porter, Tuesday, November 15, 7:00–8:30. Mix and
mingle in support of local authors! Refreshments
will be served. Authors: please call 540-659-4909 or
drop by the Research Desk to register.
Free Admission • Viewers’ Choice Awards
Quilt Raffle • 100+ Quilts • Challenge Entries
n Porter, Friday, October 21 10:00–5:00, Saturday,
October 22 10:00–5:00, Sunday, October 23
1:00–5:00, Monday, October 24 10:00–6:00
Certified Quilt Appraiser on site, available for
appointments. Visit staffordpiecemakers.com
for more information about the Guild.
Headquarters:
September—Dwight Wardell
October—Lynn Abbott
November—Penny Parrish
This is a non-judged, non-juried show.
England Run:
September—Julio “Zorri” Berrios
October—Brian Burgess
November—Patricia Dudley,
Ethan Dudley,
& Jacob Dudley
Salem Church:
Museum
Life Illuminated, by
Lynn Abbott
September-October— Uniquely Spotsylvania
Friday, September 9, 5:30-7:30, reception. A juried
exhibit of works inspired by the scenes, sites, and
people of Spotsylvania.
November—Jean Wilcox
Porter:
n Headquarters, Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11.
The Museum of Valor presents the
exhibit: 1916: The World Loses Its
Innocence.
Reception for Veterans
October—Carol Coffman
Additional listings and artist information:
librarypoint.org/arts
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of Valor
Exhibit
Fall 2016
n Headquarters, Thursday, November 10, 7:00–8:00.
The Museum of Valor invites all veterans to a reception
in their honor.
Open Hack Night with FredWorks
n Headquarters, Tuesday, September 6, 6:30–8:00
n England Run, Tuesday, October 4, 6:30–8:00
n Salem Church, Tuesday, November 1, 6:30–8:00
Join volunteers from local maker/hacker group FredWorks to have some fun and explore electronics, Arduinos, robotics, and other creative projects.
Bring your questions and your projects,
or just stop in to see what we are up to!
Telescope
Assembly Class
n Porter, Saturday, October 8, 7:00–8:30.
An open house in celebration of International
Observe the Moon Night with refreshments
provided by the Friends of the Library. See
the Moon through amateur astronomer telescopes and participate in lunar-related activities including a 3-D printer, robotics toys, and
a video booth!
n Porter, Saturday, October 1, 2:30–4:30. Watch the fun in
our MakerLab as we assemble five Galileoscopes in preparation for our Meet the Moon event.
In partnership with the NASA Solar System
Ambassador Volunteer Program and the
Rappahannock Astronomy Club, and featuring displays
on loan from the International Dark-Sky Association.
Learn about cool tech, experiment with cutting
edge devices, and find the future at our MakerLabs, located at England Run, Headquarters,
and Porter. Check librarypoint.org for schedule.
Chess and Go
n Porter, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30, except November 24. Drop in and play chess or Go.
n England Run, Tuesday, September 27, 7:00–8:00
n Salem Church, Saturday, October 1, 1:00–2:00
n Porter, Monday, October 17, 7:00–8:00
n Headquarters, Friday, October 21,
3:30–5:00
New games and fun for the whole
family. Sponsored by Chalk N’ More.
Three-Chord Strum-along!
n England Run, Saturday, October 22, 3:00–4:00. Bring your guitar, ukelele, or other stringed instrument and join Lee, the singing librarian, for a
3-chord sing-along. We’ll go over a few chords and be playing songs–
Sweet Home Alabama, Ring of Fire, Spirit in the Sky, and more–
within 15 minutes! If you have a capo, bring that along, too.
Beginning musicians and families welcome. Sign up.
Thanksgiving
Open House
Patawomeck
Village
n Salem Church, Saturday, November 5, 9:00–3:00. Celebrate Native American
History Month with members of the Patawomeck
tribe who will take you
back in time. Walk into
a longhouse, watch
Indian-style open fire
cooking, pound cornmeal, make music,
and meet Pocahontas. Artifacts, crafts,
games, and more activities will be indoors.
n Montross, Wednesday, November 23, 3:00–5:00
Refreshments served.
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halloween
GROW A READER SPECIAL
FOR CHILDREN
All the Lovely
Bad Ones
Mary Downing
Hahn
Baba Yaga’s
Assistant
Marika
McCoola
Doll Bones
Holly Black
n Headquarters, Tuesday, October
25, 10:30–11:15
n England Run, Wednesday, October
26, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30
n Porter, Friday, October 28, 9:30–
10:00, and 10:30–11:00
n Salem Church, Friday, October 28,
10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30
n Snow, Monday, October 31, 11:00–11:30
Stories, songs, and a costume parade!
Halloween Costume Swap
Fearsome
Creatures of the
Lumberwoods
Hal Johnson
Frankenstein:
A Monstrous
Parody
Rick Walton
n Salem Church, Saturday, October
8, 10:00–11:00. Exchange your
child’s gently used costume for
one that’s new to you! Drop off
your clean, intact, and stain-free
costume at the children’s desk
anytime September 23–October
7. For each costume donated,
you will receive a swap
voucher! Costumes remaining after the swap
will be donated to
Hope House.
Home Sweet
Horror
James Preller
Fabulous Friday:
Monster Transformation
n Snow, Friday, October 14, 4:30–5:15.
Local actors Gene and Linda Nesbitt will
transform your face into a monster!
Halloween Craft
n Montross, Thursday, October 20, 6:30.
Create a decorative Halloween craft
with materials from nature.
Spooktacular Halloween
n Cooper, Thursday, October 27, 7:00–
8:00. Listen if you dare to tales that will
chill and thrill you. A few spooky crafts
to make as well.
Spooky Stories
n Salem Church, Monday, October 24, 7:00–8:00
n Porter, Tuesday, October 25, 7:00–8:00
n Snow, Tuesday, October 25, 7:00–8:00
n Headquarters, Monday, October 31, 7:00–8:00
Listen if you dare to tales that will chill and thrill you.
The Jumbies
Tracey Baptiste
Halloween Howl
n Montross, Thursday, October 27, 6:30–7:30. Annual
Halloween party with games, stories, costume
judging, and scary food.
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The Complete Tales
& Poems of Edgar
Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
for Adults
nEngland Run, Wednesday,
October 26, 7:00–8:00
Come if you dare!
Join us around the
(fake) campfire for
hot chocolate and
spooky stories
from professional
storyteller Judith
Onesty of the
Telltale Hearts!
Unleash your creativity with these online
resources for free patterns, carving tips, and
masterful examples:
The Ghosts of
Fredericksburg and
Nearby Environs
L.B. Taylor
In the Shadow of
Blackbirds
Cat Winters
An Inquiry into
Love and Death
Simone St. James
pumpkinpile.com
Hundreds of free patterns, from celebrities
to video games to the traditional
The Night Sister
Jennifer McMahon
Shutter
Courtney Alameda
orangeandblackpumpkins.com
More challenging patterns and a video
tutorial
The
Screaming
Staircase
Jonathan
Stroud
pumpkincarving101.com
Tons of tips, tricks, and the history of
carving
villafanestudios.com
Inspiration and instruction from master
carver Ray Villafane
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The Election is coming.
Learn more about the
candidates and where to cast
your November ballot on our
Voting Answers page. Not
sure if you are registered
to vote? You can find out
online. Not sure where to
go on Election Day? We’ve
got that covered, too. CRRL’s
Voting Answers can direct
you to information about the
candidates, so you choose the ones who most
nearly match your political views.
Visit Voting Answers at:
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that they are proposing.
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eResources
eMagazines
For more information about our Zinio offerings
and to download as many magazines as you want
to your computer or mobile device, visit us at:
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Get Ready to Vote
Ready, Set,
Organize!
Want to be an informed voter?
Prepare yourself before the election
by finding information at your library
on the candidates and issues this fall.
Visit the library online to download
top publications for articles on the
election:
If it’s September, we’re highlighting
our collections and online resources
for anything and everything to help
you manage your valuable time and
get organized, whether at home or at
work. What better way to declutter
and save time and money than to
check out an eMagazine chock full of
tips on how to organize? Download
one of these popular magazines from
our Zinio for Libraries service:
• Better Homes and Gardens
• DIY
• Family Handyman
• Good Housekeeping
• House Beautiful
• Martha Stewart Living
• The Atlantic
• The Economist
• Forbes
• Mother Jones
• Newsweek
• The New Yorker
Harvest the Bounty
November at the library is all
about food. Need a quick recipe
for turducken, or new ideas for
Thanksgiving leftovers? We have over
a dozen eMagazines devoted to food
and drink, and you can check out all of
them! CRRL customers check these
out most often:
• Clean Eating
• Cook’s Illustrated
• Every Day with Rachael Ray
• Food Network Magazine
• Taste of Home
• Vegetarian Times
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Make your purchase through Wowbrary and the library gets
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on “Shop at Amazon”.
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grow a reader
Educational opportunities
for birth–age 5
Specially trained staff present stories,
songs, and activities that lay the
foundation your child needs to get
ready to read. Drop in.
Ages 2 and under with a caregiver.
n Salem Church, Mondays, except
September 5, 10:00–10:15
n Porter, Tuesdays, except November
8 and 22, 9:30–9:45
n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except
October 11, 18, and 25* 10:30–
10:45
n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except
October 12 and 19, 9:30–9:45
n Snow, Wednesdays, except
November 23, 10:30–10:45
n Porter, Thursdays, except
September 1 and November 24,
10:30–10:45
n England Run, Fridays, except
September 2 and 23, and
November 18 and 25, 10:00–10:15
Ages 2–3 with a caregiver.
n Salem Church, Mondays, except
September 5, 11:00–11:20
n England Run, Tuesdays, except
November 8, 10:00–10:20
n Porter, Tuesdays, except November 8
and 22, 10:30–10:50
n Snow, Tuesdays, except November
22, 10:30–10:50
n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except
October 12 and 19, 10:30–10:50
n Salem Church, Thursdays, except
September 1, October 13, November
24, 11:00–11:20
n Headquarters, Fridays, except
September 2 and 23, October 14 and
21, and November 25, 9:30–9:50
n England Run, Fridays, except
September 2 and 23, and November
18 and 25, 11:00–11:20
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n Snow, Mondays, except September
5, October 31*, and November 21,
11:00–11:30
n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except
October 11, 18, and 25*, 9:30–10:00
n England Run, Wednesdays, except
October 26* and November 23,
10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30
n Porter, Fridays, except September
2 and 23, October 21 and 28*,
November 25, 9:30–10:00 and
10:30–11:00
n Salem Church, Fridays, except
September 2 and 23, October 28*,
November 11 and 25, 10:00–10:30 and
11:00–11:30
* Special holiday-themed class
will be held on these dates.
n England Run, Tuesdays, except
November 8, 11:00–11:30
n Porter, Thursdays, except
September 1, and November 24,
9:30–10:00
n Salem Church, Thursdays, except
September 1, October 13 and
November 24, 10:00–10:30
n Headquarters, Fridays, except September 2 and 23, October 14 and
21, and November 25, 10:30–11:00
Children’s Fun
n Cooper, Thursdays,
4:00–5:00. Stories, games,
and crafts. Sign up.
BRANCH KEY TO CLASSES & EVENTS
n Headquarters
n Snow
n England Run
n Cooper
n Porter
n Montross
n Salem Church
n Newton
Fall 2016
Children’s Hour
n Cooper, Fridays, 11:00–
12:00. Stories and activities.
Amelia
Bedelia’s
First Vote
by Herman
Parish
Duck for
President
by Doreen
Cronin
Grace for
President
by Kelly
DiPucchio
If I Ran for
President
by
Catherine
Stier
LaRue for
Mayor:
Letters
From the
Campaign
Trail
by Mark
Teague
Otto Runs for
President
by Rosemary
Wells
President
Pennybaker
by Kate
Feiffer
Today on
Election
Day
by
Catherine
Stier
Vote
by Eileen
Christelow
To Grow a Reader
online, anytime, visit
librarypoint.org/growareader
• Letter Knowledge
• Booklists
• Learn & Play Rooms
• Vocabulary
• Reading
and much more!
Grow a Reader Educator Workshop: Sing Me a Story
n Salem Church, Monday, September 26, 7:00-9:00. Promote early literacy
by incorporating singing into your classroom routines. Participants earn
two hours of credit for state licensing requirements. Sign-up begins
September 1.
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a ticket to new opportunities and
experiences, and an all-access pass
to everything the CRRL has to offer.
How can you do without?
Come to any branch or visit
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For more classes and events for ages 0–5 see pages 9, 15, and 22.
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after hours
Evening and weekend classes and events
to work with any schedule. All ages with
a caregiver.
Specially trained staff present
stories, songs, and activities
that lay the foundation your child
needs to get ready to read.
PAWS
for
reading
All ages with a caregiver.
n England Run, 1st Saturdays, 11:00–11:30
n Newton, 3rd Saturdays, 10:30–11:00
n Montross, Saturdays, 11:00–11:30
n Headquarters, September 17 and
October 8, 1:30–2:00
All ages with a caregiver.
Pajamas welcome!
n Salem Church, Tuesdays, except
November 8 and 22*, 7:00–7:30
n Porter, Wednesdays, except November
16*, November 23, 7:00–7:30
n Cooper, 4th Thursdays, 7:00–7:30
n Montross, 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00
Grades K–6
Reading with therapy
dogs trained to be avid
listeners. The library
provides books, or
bring a favorite.
*
Special holiday-themed class
will be held on these dates.
Grow a Reader Special: Happy Thanksgiving
n Porter, Wednesday, November 16, 7:00–7:30
n Headquarters, Saturday, November 19, 1:30–2:00
n Salem Church, Tuesday, November 22, 7:00–7:30
Celebrate Thanksgiving with stories, songs, and a holiday
craft. All ages with a caregiver.
Vote for your favorite October 8–November 8
librarypoint.org/votenow or at any branch!
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Fall 2016
Practice your reading
and collect a bookmark,
too. Sign up.
n England Run, 1st Saturdays,
2:00–3:30
n Salem Church, 2nd
Saturdays, 1:30–3:00
n Headquarters, September
17, October 8, November
19, 2:15–3:45
n Montross, 4th Tuesdays,
6:30–7:30
n Snow, 4th Saturdays,
1:00–2:30
n Porter, 1st Saturdays,
10:30–12:00
n Cooper, 2nd Thursdays,
4:00–5:00
You can read with Raymond,
pictured above, at Headquarters.
kids learn & grow
Fabulous Friday:
Classes and events for kids in grades K–6
Art in the Afternoon
n England Run, Friday,
October 7, 4:30–5:15
n Headquarters, Friday,
October 7, 4:30–5:15
Sponsored by Teen Council
n Salem Church, Friday,
October 7, 4:30–5:15
n Porter, Friday, October 14,
4:30–5:15
October 21, 4:30–5:15
Explore the world
of weird, wonderful,
and mysterious
creatures.
Fabulous Friday:
Moana’s Perilous Quest
n Montross, 4th Thursdays,
4:00–5:00. Introduction to n Headquarters, Friday, November 4,
4:30-5:15. Overcome volcanoes and
elementary art for children.
ancient monsters on your quest to
become a Polynesian wayfinder.
Monster Bookmarks
n Newton, Wednesday,
September 7, 5:30–6:00.
Fabulous Friday:
Create two monster bookFall Into Art
marks, one for you and one n Porter, Friday,
for a friend. Sign up.
November 11, 4:30–
5:15. Enjoy a fall
Fabulous Friday:
story. Create with fall
colors and shapes.
Making Art Like the
Masters
November 4, 4:30–5:15.
Can you paint on your
back like Michelangelo
or splatter like Jackson
Pollock? Try out some
techniques used by
famous artists.
Fabulous
Friday:
Duct Tape
Extravaganza
n Snow, Friday,
November 11,
4:30–5:15. Chill with
duct tape fun!
n Salem Church, Fridays, November 4 and
November 18, 4:30–5:15. Activities to
accompany your favorite stories—with a twist!
SCHOOL-AGE BOOKS ABOUT
Voting and Elections
America Votes
Linda Granfield
The Election If I Ran for
Lillian’s Right Vote!
Book
President
to Vote
Eileen Christelow
Catherine Stier Jonah Winter
Carolyn
Jackson
Vote!
Diana G.
Gallagher
Woodrow for
President
Peter W. Barnes
For more classes and events for grades K–6, see pages 9, 15, 17 and 22.
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STEM
Classes and events
for K–6
Fabulous
Friday:
Aliens Attack!
Fabulous Friday:
Backyard
Bird Watching
A backyard adventure
not just for the birds!
n Snow, Friday, September 9,
4:30–5:15
September 16, 4:30–5:15
September 2, 4:30–
5:15. Aliens are
invading the library!
Create out-of-this-world creatures and
discover life in space.
What’s in the Cards?
Answer: MATH
n Montross, Tuesday, November 15,
6:30–7:30. Learn about sorting, sets,
probability and having fun all with a
deck of cards.
Fabulous Friday:
MAD SCIENTISTS
n Headquarters,
Friday, September 9, 4:30–5:15.
Sponsored by Teen Council.
n Porter, Friday, September 9, 4:30–5:15
Side
effects
may
occur.
For more classes and events for grades K–6, see pages 9, 15, 16 and 22.
We’re inviting guests, some
local, some famous, some just
locally famous, to share
their favorite reads
for all ages.
Here’s a sneak peek
of a few recent
participants.
Ronnie
Sidney
therapist,
public speaker,
entrepreneur,
and author
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Science, Technology,
Engineering, & Math
What is
STEM?
STEM is a focused initiative in the nation’s schools
and ties in closely with the
library’s educational mission. Attention to STEM is a
necessity in today’s technologically-driven society and
closely relates to the proficiencies U.S. students need
to compete in a global and
innovative economy.
The library regularly offers STEM-related classes,
events, and workshops for
all ages.
Johnny
Mac Chinn
language
instructor for
Patawomeck
Indian Tribe
of Virginia
Raina Krasner
naturalist and outreach
coordinator at The
Wildlife Center
of Virginia
To check out
monthly Guest Picks, visit
librarypoint.org/guestpicks
for all teachers—classroom,
homeschool, or otherwise
librarypo
int.org
Find the b
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Education
grows with the
power of your library
card. Ask about
fine-free checkouts
for teachers!
st at libra
rypoint.or
g!
Library Lowdown:
Teacher Newsletter
A quarterly newsletter,
highlighting new information
and resources tailored to
elementary, middle, and high
school teachers
Classroom Carryout
CRRL instructors gather curriculum
support materials tailored to meet
your students’ needs for use in
your classroom.
Book Group in a Bag
Multiple copies of the same
title available for
Teachers!
an extended
Look for the
checkout
period
booklet and a sweet treat to
arrive in your school mailbox
in October. Homeschool
teachers—please ask for
For more information
yours at the Youth
on these and other resources
Services desk!
for teachers, visit:
librarypoint.org/teachers
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teen place
learning and fun, just for teens in grades 6–12
Teen Game Nights
Patchwork Quilt Ornament
n Cooper, 1st Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30.
Popcorn will be served.
Big Game Day
n Newton, 2nd Saturdays, 11:00–12:00
n Montross, 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30.
Play your favorite games on a grand
scale.
No-Sew T-Shirt Tote
n Newton, Wednesday, September 14,
6:30. Bring in a favorite t-shirt (new or
old) and create a tote! Sign up.
n Newton, Wednesday, November 30,
6:30. Create a simple, yet stunning
ornament using Japanese patchwork.
Basic stitching required. Previous
sewing skills not required. Sign up.
Name That Tool
n Montross, September.
Identify tools from bygone years and
win a prize.
Hana Bag
n Newton, Wednesday, October 5,
6:30. Learn to create a drawstring
bag by folding fabric and using simple
stitching. No previous sewing skills
required. Sign up.
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7:00–8:00. Volunteer with the
Teen Council. Drop in.
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& EVENTS
n Headquarters
n England Run
n Porter
n Salem Church
n Snow
n Cooper
n Montross
n Newton
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n England Run, Friday, October 7, 6:30–8:30
n Salem Church, Saturday, October 15, 6:30–8:30
What happens at the library after dark? Come walk the red carpet as
we celebrate Teen Read Week with food, swag bags, music, and more!
Fall 2016
GETTING
for
Change
Your Brain,
Change
Your Life
Jesse J.
Payne
Countdown
to College
Valerie
Pierce
Get it
Together for
College
Make the Grade
Lesley Schwartz
Martin
Make it
Stick
Peter C.
Brown
Smart but
Scattered
Teens
Richard
Guare
Vote for your favorite
October 8–November 8
librarypoint.org/votenow
or at any branch
For more classes and events for teens, see page 5-6, 22, and 27.
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Har e t
Bo n
Harvest more recipes
and bountiful resources at
librarypoint.org/harvest.
A recipe from:
The CRRL Cookbook
to serve as an
Here’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe
From Bookplates:
appetizer or take to a friend’s house.
ds of the
Favorite Recipes from the Staff and Frien
ry.
Central Rappahannock Regional Libra
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Feta Cheese with Olive Oil and Fres
by Julie DuPont
1 pound feta cheese
¾ cup olive oil
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10-12 fresh basil leaves, cut in small piec
on a serving
Cut the cheese into slices and arrange
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plate. Heat the olive oil in a small sauc
olive oil over
heat until it is warm, not hot. Drizzle the
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Serve immediately with wheat crackers
Whole Foods and Batch Cooking
n Headquarters, Monday, September 26, 6:30–8:00
Learn how to eat nutritionally and heal your body
with whole food.
That’s My Jam!
n Newton, Wednesday, September 28, 6:30–7:30
Learn to make jam, enjoy your creation and take a
sample home. Bread and butter included. Sign up.
Baking Bread
from a Starter
Go Fresh: A Heart-healthy
Cookbook With Shopping and
Storage Tips
American Heart Association
Get out of the middle of the grocery
store and start shopping the
perimeter.
Fine Cooking in Season: Your
Guide to Choosing & Preparing the
Season’s Best
From the editors of “Fine Cooking.”
Use seasonal ingredients to bring your
“tried and true” recipes up to date.
The Naked Foods Cookbook: The
Whole-foods, Healthy-fats, Glutenfree Guide to Losing Weight &
Feeling Great
Margaret Floyd
Great recipes organized by prep time
required!
True Food: Seasonal,
Sustainable, Simple, Pure
Andrew Weil
Seasonal, sustainable, and delicious
recipes from Dr. Weil’s popular True
Food Kitchen restaurants
Vegan Vegetarian Omnivore:
Dinner for Everyone at the Table
Anna Thomas
How to make slight variations to basic
menus to accommodate everyone.
Year-round Slow Cooker: 100
Favorite Recipes for Every Season
Dina Cheney
Don’t put away your slow cooker
just because it’s summer! Seasonal
produce + a slow cooker? Yes!
n England Run, Wednesday, November 16, 7:00–8:00
Join us in the MakerLab as we
walk you through the steps of
baking a loaf of bread from start
to finish. The first ten people to
sign up will receive their own
starter to take home.
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Cook It: Healthy,
Fresh, Organic
For more family holiday events, see page 15.
Fall 2016
movies
Best Film Directors
A Series with
Insider Commentary
and Clips
n Headquarters, Thursday,
October 6, 6:30–8:30
Presented by film expert
Gary Olsen.
Steven Spielberg
Considered the most
popular living director
of our time, Steven
Spielberg has led the
film industry by revitalizing movie houses’
summer doldrums in
creating the watershed
blockbusters Jaws
(1975), E.T. (1982,)
and the Indiana Jones
series. Spanning four
decades, Spielberg’s
career has tackled
numerous themes and genres, including war (Saving Private Ryan), humanity (The Color Purple) and
the Holocaust (Schindler’s List). Success at the
box office has made him king of the Hollywood
moneymakers, but it is his stylistic methods and
unique directing talents that set him apart from
his contemporaries. Veteran lecturer Gary Olsen
examines his life and shows clips from his broad
movie portfolio.
Cinema Night
n Cooper, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00. Movies for
adults with popcorn provided!
September 13–My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
September 27–Miracles from Heaven
October 11–Mothers and Daughters
October 25–I Saw the Light
November 8–Elvis and Nixon
November 22–Mother’s Day
Porter’s Saturday Movie
n Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 1:30–3:30. Join
us for a free showing of a movie.
September 17–Star Wars: The Force
Awakens
October 15–The American President
November 19–Places in the Heart
Teen Talk
n Montross, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00.
Teens meet to discuss books, music
and movies. Grades 6–12.
Family Movie Night
n Newton, 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30.
Movies the whole family can enjoy. Popcorn and bottled water provided.
September–Zootopia
October–Hocus Pocus
November–The Jungle Book
Movie Time
n Cooper, 4th Saturdays, 11:00–12:30. Enjoy a snack while
you watch! Birth–Age 6.
September–Kung Fu Panda 3
October–Ratchet and Clank
November–Angry Birds Movie
Movie Magic
n Cooper, Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00. Popcorn will be
served. Grades K-6.
September 24–Kung Fu Panda 3
October 22–Ratchet and Clank
November 19–Angry Birds Movie
Dream On
n Porter, Tuesday, October 4, 7:00-9:00. Is the American Dream, where anyone can climb the ladder of
economic opportunity, alive and well? Join us for a
screening of Dream On, as comedian and political
commentator John Fugelsang investigates the current
state of the dream. We’ll have information on local
economic opportunity resources.
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for adults
Homeschooling Series
For updates to these listings, visit our online calendar at librarypoint.org
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
n Salem Church, Tuesday, September
6, 6:30–8:00
n England Run, Thursday, September
29, 6:30–8:00
Discuss the benefits, difficulties, and
joys of homeschooling. Share information on how the library can be your
family’s most important resource
for success.
September 6—Homeschooling
beginners
September 29—Homeschooling
through high school
Literary Grief Support
Group
n Montross, Wednesdays, 11:00–
12:00. Grief support group facilitated
by Ann Rubio.
Master Gardeners Teach
Vegetable Gardening
n Porter, Thursday, September 8,
6:30–7:00. Learn from the best as
they work on our SERVE garden.
n Porter, Thursdays, September 8 and
22, 6:30–8:30. Virginia Cooperative
Extension Master Gardeners will
field your garden-related questions.
Music with the Fredericksburg
Jazz Collective
n Headquarters, Tuesday, September
13, 7:00. Enjoy a high energy evening exploring the artistic process of
jazz composition and live jazz music.
Tea Time
n Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, September 14, 3:00. Meet friends and share
stories while having a cup of tea and
light treat.
Parliamentary Procedure 101
n Headquarters, Saturday, September
17, 9:30–12:00. Learn the basics
of parliamentary procedure. The
organizational meeting of the Fredericksburg Unit begins at 11:00. All
interested invited. Register for one
or both: [email protected].
Monday, SeptembARrrr 19
Ahoy, Maties! If ye natter like
a scurvy pirate to a library
crew member, yer gonna
receive a coupon either fer a
doubloon ($1) off ye fines or
one free book from the Buckos
of the Library booksale*.
Not sure how a band o’ pirates
speak? No worries, matey!
Ye can learn usin’ Mango
Languages at
librarypoint.org/
research.
*One
coupon
per sailor!
Steps to an Energy
Efficient Home
n Salem Church, Wednesday,
September 7, 6:30–8:00, and
Wednesday, October 26, 6:30–8:00
Paul Gillespie, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s
energy management advisor, will demonstrate
ways to improve energy efficiency around your
home. Learn quick, inexpensive tips to cut your
energy costs and what tools REC provides to help
you conserve.
Research the candidates—
check out books/films/audio
in which they are featured.
featured
Vote for your favorite
October 8-November 8
librarypoint.org/votenow
or at any branch.
Best Adult Fictional Character:
Scarlett O’Hara
Gone with the Wind
by Margaret Mitchell
Find Your Park
Celebrating the National Park
Service’s Centennial
NPS Fall Lecture Series
n Headquarters, Thursdays in September, starting September 8, 7:00–8:30. The NPS presents guest scholars and historians in a series
of lectures on the creation, development, and
preservation of battlefield parks. Check our
calendar of events at librarypoint.org for details.
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Atticus Finch
To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee
“We need a hero
!”
FredLUG
n England Run, 4th Saturdays,
9:00–12:00
September 24—Grub2: the boot
loader and its pal, dracut. How
booting works in Linux, how we
diagnose, fix, and customize boot
problems, and more.
October 22—Using Angular
and Node Web Application Frameworks. We will cover how to install
and use Angular and NodeJS to
create web applications on Linux.
Tech Zoo: eReading & Apps
n Porter, 4th Tuesdays, 3:00–5:00.
Drop in and learn about eReaders
and tablets, the library’s selection of
free eMagazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and cool applications you can
use on your tech.
Modern Calligraphy
Ask a Lawyer
n Montross, Thursday, October 13,
6:30–7:30. George Townsend will
clarify your legal questions.
October 12, 6:30. Improve
your penmanship with
hands-on modern
calligraphy instruction.
Sign up.
Red Cross Blood Drive
HypnoCurious?
n Headquarters, Monday,
October 10, 7:00–8:00
n Porter, Thursday, November 17,
7:00–8:00
Whether it’s quitting smoking, losing
weight, sleeping better, reducing
stress, or managing pain, Nathan
Gist of Fredericksburg Hypnosis
will show how hypnosis can help
you focus and become receptive to
positive suggestions.
A Parent’s Guide To Nature Play
Keys to Confident
Home Financing
n Porter, Saturday,
September 17, 10:00–11:00.
Whether you’re buying your
first home or a new home,
this session will help you prepare for and understand
the mortgage process.
Your Credit Score
n Porter, Saturday, October 15,
10:00–11:00. Learn the
components of a credit
score and how you can build
and maintain great credit.
To register for one or both
classes, visit www.vacu.org.
Drop-ins welcome!
Holiday
Cards
n Newton,
Wednesday, November 2, 6:30.
Learn to create
three types of
homemade cards
that are perfect for the
holidays.
Food and Hunger:
A COMMUNITY
CONVERSATION
Tuesday, September 27, 6:30
n Headquarters. A parents-only evening to learn about
outdoor play. Children who play outside have improved
creativity and concentration, and may show less
aggression. Join Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation
Nature Educator Mimi Dempsey to learn new ways
to incorporate outdoor nature play into your family.
Bring your own success stories to share.
A “river walk” along the Rappahannock
will conclude the session.
n Porter, Thursday, October 20,
1:00–7:00. It’s easy to donate blood.
Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org.
Wednesday, November 2,
7:00–8:30
n Salem Church. Many organizations in our region
strive to meet the nutritional needs of the
community. Engage in an open dialogue
with experts and providers who will share
current issues, initiatives, and challenges
related to food and hunger. Co-sponsored by the
Salem Run Neighborhood Watch.
Learn About Becoming a Foster Parent
n Salem Church, Thursdays, September 22 and October 27, 6:00–7:00.
Learn more about foster care, how to become a foster parent, the support we offer,
and the types of children placed into care in this casual information session.
Presented by
For more information, contact Gretchen Rusden,
[email protected],
540-446-5144.
How Can I Adopt a Foster
Child or a Sibling Group?
n Salem Church, Thursday, November 10, 6:00–7:00
All children need a permanent connection to a
family in order to thrive. Foster children who cannot
safely return to their biological families deserve an
adoptive parent who can provide them with a safe,
stable, nurturing family that is permanent. Learn
more about how you can adopt
Presented by
and make a pivotal difference
in the life of a youth (ages 12–17)
or a sibling group that needs a permanent family,
and what supportive services are available.
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writers
r d No v e l s
S ix WoLIKE
NANOWRIMO, ONLY SHORTER
Local Author: Melanie Bonita
n Porter, Saturday, September 3, 1:00–3:00
n England Run, Saturday, September 17, 1:00–3:00
Meet Melanie Bonita, award-winning international
inspirational speaker and author of Daily Dose of Determination, Daily Dose of Decisions, and Daily Dose
of Divine Inspirations for Mothers.
We’re challenging you to pen a six-word
opus in support of NaNoWriMo and we’ll
share the best of the best at each branch.
Look for the Six Word Novel display at your branch, all November!
Check out Not Quite What I Was Planning:
Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure.
Inklings
Local Author: Willie Brown
n England Run, Saturday, September 10, 1:00–3:00
n Snow, Saturday, September 17, 1:00–3:00
n Salem Church, Saturday, September 24, 1:00–3:00
Meet Willie Brown, author of United States Colored
Troop: Importance in Civil War.
Riverside Writers
n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:00–4:00. A chapter
of the Virginia Writers Club that encourages writers
from the region to share their talent and knowledge
of writing with one another. Festival of Prose in October (9:00–5:00). Details at riversidewriters.com.
Sisters in Crime Mystery Writers
n Salem Church, Saturday, September 10, 11:00–
2:00. Meet the authors of Virginia is for Mysteries:
Volume 2, an anthology of mysteries by the Sisters
in Crime writers’ group.
n England Run, 1st Wednesdays , 7:00–8:30
n Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 2:00–3:30
Informal writing workshops for the novice to pro.
September—Historical Fiction
October—NaNoWriMo Prep for Success
November—Self-Publishing with Patrick Neustatter, M.D.
Inklings: Local Author M.E. Maki
n England Run, Saturday, October 1, 2:00–4:00.
M.E. Maki talks about writing mysteries, self–publishing, and her
new book, An Unexpected Death.
NaNoWriMo Wrap Party
n England Run, Wednesday, November 30, 7:00–8:00. Whether
you completed your novel for National Novel Writing Month
in November or are on your way, you deserve to celebrate.
Share some of your best pieces or just listen and have some
cake. Join us for a wrap up to a great month of writing!
health & fitness
Porter’s Awesome Seniors
Exercise Class
Chair Yoga
n Porter, Thursdays, except November
24, 9:30–10:30. Seated exercise for
the 55+ group.
Yoga for All Levels
n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 1:00–2:00. Energize, relax, and
relieve stress with certified yoga
instructor Kara Rockwell. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if
you have one. Suitable for all levels.
n England Run, 1st and 3rd Sundays,
1:30–2:30. Join certified yoga
instructor Kairavi Kirsten Berezan
for chair yoga. Ideal for those who
would like a new yoga perspective,
prefer a chair for support, or want
gentle exercise during pregnancy.
Chair Yoga
n Montross, Tuesdays, 12:00–12:45.
Chair yoga with certified instructor
Kay Hawkins.
Problems and Prejudices
with Cholesterol Treatment
n Headquarters, Wednesday, September 28,
6:30–8:00. Presented by Patrick Neustatter, M.D. Is
your doctor advising medicine for a nutritional issue?
Delicious cholesterol-free samples will be served.
Sponsored by
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Alzheimer’s Association
Support Group for Caregivers
Fall 2016
n England Run, 4th Mondays,
10:00–11:30
n Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 10:00–12:00
Lead by an Alzheimer’s Association
trained leader–a safe place to learn,
receive helpful tips, connect with resources and meet others impacted by
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Year–Round Fitness Walk
n Porter. Choose between a 5- and
10-km walk, following sidewalks
and bike paths along local residential
streets. Co-hosted by The Germanna
Volkssport Association (GVA).
What Is This Gluten Craze
All About?
n Headquarters, Tuesday, October 4,
6:30–8:00. Dr. Delise Dickard presents
information about gluten-free living.
book
groups
New members are always welcome!
Porter Pairings
Book Club
n Porter, 2nd Tuesdays,
7:00. Enjoy good books
and see what wine the
folks at Zibibbo 73 have
paired with the month’s book
selection! Zibibbo 73 Trattoria
and Wine Bar is located at
2757 Jefferson Davis Hwy,
Stafford. Wine and comestibles
available for purchase.
September—Tinkers
by Paul Harding
October—The Weird Sisters
by Eleanor Brown
November—The Girls
of Atomic City
by Denise Kiernan
Saturday, September 10, 2:00–5:00
2:00—Join us at Castiglia’s (324 William Street, Fredericksburg)
for a lively discussion of short stories from either Mattaponi
Queen by Belle Boggs or Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King.
We’ll then walk to Brock’s Riverside Grill to continue the
discussion, and end our pub crawl at Spencer Devon Brewing.
Beverages and food will
be available to purchase.
Must be 21 or older.
Headquarters Book Group
n Headquarters, 2nd Mondays,
7:30–9:00
September—On the Road with
Del and Louise by Art Taylor
October—The Sidewalk Artist by
Gina Buonaguro
November—Behind the Beautiful
Forevers by Katherine Boo
Porter Book Group
n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 7:30–8:45
September—A Walk in the Woods
by Bill Bryson
October—Lafayette in the
Somewhat United States
by Sarah Vowell
November—Left Neglected
by Lisa Genova
Book It!
n Salem Church, 4th
Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00
September—The
Boys in the Boat
by Daniel Brown
October—All the
Light We Cannot See by Anthony
Doerr
November—Dreamers of the Day
by Mary Doria Russell
To register for a space and reserve
a book, call the England Run
Research Desk at 540-899-1703.
England Run Book Group
Reading Guild
@ the Beach
n England Run, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–
8:00
September—Juvie by
Steve Watkins
October—Doc by
Mary Doria Russell
November—When
You Are Engulfed
in Flames by David
Sedaris
n Cooper, 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00
Bring a dish to share.
The Books and Beer
Club at Adventure
Brewing Company
Snow Book Group
n Snow, 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00–11:45
September—The Boys in the Boat
by Daniel Brown
October—Coal River by Ellen
Marie Wiseman
November—The Hours Count by
Jillian Cantor
Readers of the Round Table
n Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11:00–12:00
September—Frog Music by Emma
Donoghue
October—Between Shades of
Gray by Ruta Sepetys
November—Thomas Jefferson
and the Tripoli Pirates by Brian
Kilmeade
n England Run, 3rd Thursdays,
6:30–8:00. Enjoy books?
Enjoy beer? Join the library at
Adventure Brewing Company
for a club all about books,
beer, and some books about beer!
Food and beverages are available
for purchase. Adventure Brewing
Company is located at
33 Perchwood Drive,
Fredericksburg.
September—Everything I Never
Told You by
Celeste Ng
October—Miss
Peregrine’s Home
for Peculiar
Children by
Ransom Riggs
November—Into
Thin Air by John
Krakauer
Fall 2016
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crafts
Ripping Yarns:
A Needlework
and Craft Group
n Snow, Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00. Bring
your needlework or other handcrafts and join our lively group!
Small Craft Advisory
n Porter, 2nd Wednesdays,
7:00–8:00
September 14— Upcycle water
bottles into patriotic bracelets.
October 12—Transform ordinary
rocks into ghosts, pumpkins, or
monsters!
November 9—Decorate
store-bought cookies.
No Dropped Stitches:
Drop-in Needlework
Group
n Porter, Fridays, except September 23, October 21, and November 25, 10:00–12:00
Get advice, chat, and share what
you’re working on with others.
A Loosely Knit Group
n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:30,
and 3rd Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. Bring
your current knit and crochet projects.
Share tips, tricks, and ideas. Novice
stitchers welcome. Grade 7–Adult.
Learn to Knit
n Montross, 4th Wednesdays,
November 23, 3:00–4:00. Learn
to knit with Linda Baker. Bring
your knitting needles and enjoy
introductory lessons. Sign up.
Stafford Piecemakers
Quilt Guild
n Porter, 2nd and 4th Mondays,
7:00–9:00. 2nd Monday—
Business meeting; 4th Monday—Learn quilting techniques.
games
Bridge
n Salem Church, Tuesday, November 15, 12:30–4:00. A bridge
group for novice to mid-level
players. Players must have basic
knowledge of bidding and the
play of the hand.
Expert Bridge
n Salem Church, Wednesdays,
except 3rd Wednesdays, 12:00–
4:00. Serious bridge for advanced
players.
Mahjong Players Group
n Porter, Wednesdays, 1:00–4:00.
Both experienced players and
those who would like to learn to
play Mahjong
are welcome.
Art in the Garden
Sewing for
Beginners
n Salem Church, Saturday, September 17, 10:00–12:00. Use
organic matter to inspire and
create art in the library’s Grow for
nch
Your Neighbor garden. Meet local
Bra
r
rte
Po
Knitters at
artists. Take photographs, sketch
and enjoy our community garden.
n England Run, Wednesday,
September 21, 7:00–8:00 and
Saturday, October 8, 1:00–2:00
Watch a demonstration and learn new
skills. Learn how to start sewing, what
tools you need, and more.
September—quilting with a
special demonstration by Pat Burroughs of Virginia Star Quilters and Donna Edwards.
October—repurposing
old clothes and thrift
store finds with guest
speaker Gabby Gilliam.
First ten to sign up will
get a hands-on project to
take home.
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DIY for Adults
n Cooper, 4th Wednesdays,
1:00–2:00. Have fun with
games, crafts, and other handson activities. Bring a friend!
See Through Art
n Montross, Thursday, November
10, 6:30–7:30. A class in gorgeous glass painting.
Fall Arrangement
n Montross, Thursday,
November 17,
6:30. Make a fresh
Fall arrangement.
Fall 2016
Euro Board Game Night
n England Run, 2nd Mondays,
7:00–8:30
n Porter, 3rd Mondays,
7:00–8:30
n Salem Church, Monday,
September 26, 7:00–8:30
n Headquarters, Monday,
October 3, 7:00–8:30
Join us for a strategy
filled night of Euro Board
Games! We have Dixit, The
Resistance, Batman Love
Letters, Sushi Go, Forbidden
Island, and Carcassonne,
or bring your own to share.
Grades 10 and up.
GET
Find more tips and resources organized at librarypoint.org/getorganized.
Let’s Get Organized!
n Headquarters, Monday, September 12, 7:00–8:30
n Porter, Thursday, September 22, 7:00–8:30
Linda Clevenger discusses tips to help you organize,
declutter, and develop habits to change your life.
Learn how to manage business projects.
SCRUM
Linda Clevenger
Certified SCRUM trainer
Organization Direct
n England Run, Saturday, October 22, 1:00–3:00
n Salem Church, Wednesday, October 26, 6:30–8:30
Linda Clevenger shows you how to get more
business done in less time.
Ready, Set—Tidy Up!
Planning for the Holidays
n Porter, Tuesday, September 20,
7:00–8:30. A discussion of the best
selling book, The Life-Changing
Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese
Art of Decluttering and Organizing
by Marie Kondo and a chance to
share organizing strategies.
November 9, 6:30. Tips and
tricks to keep your holiday
stress-free and merry. Take
home a calendar and an
ornament.
Ready, Set . . .
Get It Together
Learn how to conquer
clutter with these titles:
The
8-Minute
Organizer
Regina Leeds
Easy
Closets
Joe
Provey
Ready to get
organized?
The LifeChanging
Magic of
Tidying up
There’s an
app for that!
SAVE
MONEY
LOYALTY
CARDS
Marie Kondo
FAMILY
ORGANIZER
PRICE
COMPARISON
Mess:
One Man’s
Struggle to
Clean Up
His House
and His Act
Barry
Yourgrau
SHOPULAR
Load coupons
onto your store
loyalty card,
and just swipe
at the store!
KEY RING
Stores all
of your rewards
cards for easy
access.
COZI
Keep your family’s
schedules
organized with
appointments,
reminders, to-do
lists, and recipes.
REDLASER
Scan barcodes
with your phone
for food nutrition info,
or to find out if your
nearest library has the
book you want!
Fall 2016
What’s A
Disorganized
Person to Do?
Stacey Platt
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Friends of the Library
Book Sales
Headquarters
All bra
fe a t ur e n c h e s
year
sales as -round
well!
Fall Book Sale
October 15–19, during library hours.
Preview Party Friday, October 14, 7:00–9:00. This is
the BIG sale! Scoop up new and gently used books,
media and more at great prices. Preview Party for
the Friends of the Library. Join today or at the door!
October 17: 1/2 price day
October 18: $5 bag/box day
October 19: $1 bag/box day
Yo u’re invite d!
CRRL Friends’
Annual Meeting
England Run Branch
Monday, October 24, 7:00–8:30
Meet Ronnie Sidney,
children’s book author,
therapist, public speaker,
and app developer.
Refreshments
served. Thursday, September 22–Monday, September 26
Thursday, October 27–Monday, October 31
Thursday, November 17–Monday, November 21
Saturdays are 1/2 price days. Sundays and Mondays
are $1 bag days.
Salem Church Branch
Friday, September 16–Thursday, September 22
Friday, October 21–Thursday, October 27
Friday, November 18–Wednesday, November 23
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are 1/2 price days.
Thursdays are $1 bag days.
Porter Branch
Friday, September 2–Wednesday, September 7
Friday, October 7–Wednesday, October 12
Friday, November 4–Wednesday, November 9
Mondays are 1/2 price days. Tuesdays and
Wednesdays are $1 bag days.
Become a Friend or renew your membership instantly and easily at crrlfriends.org!
Or fill out this form and mail to Friends of CRRL, P.O. Box 201, Fredericksburg, VA 22404.
Name
Branch
Address
Phone
City
State
Email
Zip Code
In what areas would you be willing to help the Friends:
Please check the box indicating your contribution amount:
q Individual, $10
q Tobin Society, $25
q Wallace Society, $50
q Family, $20
q Cote Society, $100
q Sorting Books
q Book Sale Cashier
q Book Sale Preparation
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q Book Sale Refreshments
q All of the above
Serving the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania and Westmoreland
You can return library materials to any
branch. You can renew in person, by
telephone, or online on any device.
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If you forget to return or renew:
• Books and CDs are overdue
after 2 weeks—10¢ per day,
maximum fine: $2 per item.
• DVDs are overdue after 1 week—
$1 per day, maximum fine: $5
per DVD.
• The maximum overdue fine per
library card is $10.
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Headquarters Library
1201 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540/372-1144
Monday–Thursday .....9:00–9:00
Friday, Saturday..........9:00–5:30
Sunday ........................1:00–5:30
Salem Church Branch
2607 Salem Church Road
540/785-9267
Sunday ........................1:00–5:30
C. Melvin Snow Memorial Branch
8740 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
540/507-7565
Sunday .......................... Closed
806 Lyons Boulevard
540/899-1703
Sunday ........................1:00–5:30
5 John Musante Porter
Memorial Branch
2001 Parkway Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
540/659-4909
Sunday ........................1:00–5:30
6 Abraham and William Cooper
Memorial Branch
20 Washington Avenue
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
804/224-0921
Sunday, Monday........... Closed
Tuesday, Thursday .....1:00–9:00
Wednesday .................1:00–5:00
Friday ...........................9:00–5:00
Saturday ...................... 9:00–1:00
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All branches closed
September 4–5 for Labor Day
September 23 for Staff Training
November 23 closing at 5:00
November 24–25 for Thanksgiving
On November 8, England Run,
Porter, and Salem Church branches
are closed for elections.
7 Montross Branch
56 Polk Street
Montross, VA 22520
804/493-8194
Sunday, Monday........... Closed
Tuesday, Thursday .....2:00–9:00
Wednesday, Friday ....10:00–5:00
Saturday .....................10:00–2:00
8 Blake T. Newton Memorial Branch
22 Coles Point Road
Hague, VA 22469
804/472-3820
Sunday, Tuesday .......... Closed
Monday, Thursday .....9:00–5:00
Wednesday .................1:00–9:00
Friday ...........................1:00–5:00
Saturday ...................... 9:00–1:00
Fall 2016
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next issue coming November 1
Benefit from the best the library has to offer,
learn how libraries transform communities, and celebrate diversity in our area—and worldwide.
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
by Julia Sarcone-Roach
Celebrate literacy by participating in the world’s
largest shared reading experience. Last year over
2.2 million people participated, and we are helping
to break that record.
Thursday,
October 27
Visit your nearest
library to enjoy the
book and some fun
activities OR visit
librarypoint.org to
read it online.

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