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Appomattox Regional Library System

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

DEC-FEB 2014/2015

V2 N4Winter Story TimeDecember 1 - March 6

Story time programs aim to instill a love of reading by encouraging parents and other special adults to read aloud to children. Activities in story time promote brain and language development for children from birth to age 5.

At story time, children and caregivers are introduced to six early literacy skills that are essential for learning to read including print motivation, narrative skills, phonological awareness, vocabulary, letter knowledge, and print awareness. Please join us! No registration is required.

Monday - Hopewell - 10:30am (No Story Time January 19th, February 16th)Tuesday - Rohoic - 7:00pmWednesday - Dinwiddie - 10:30amThursday - Prince George - 10:30am, **NEW TIME Disputanta - 4:00pm**Friday - Carson - 10:30am

Saturday- Prince George- 10:30am

**No Story Time from December 12th to January 11th** See below for “All Aboard the Polar Express” Story Time

Winter Reading Program“Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program. We are excited to bring back “30 Books in 30 Days” for babies, toddlers and preschool- aged children and one book a week for elementary, middle, and high schoolers. Visit the library each week for a prize book! At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet or Nabi.

See inside for the Winter Reading form to record your books

Early Literacy Classes for Families featuring Rhonda Lee, LiteracySpecialistEarly literacy is everything a child knows about reading and writing before he or she can read or write. Developing these skills will help your child become a strong, independent reader. It is never too early to start!

Join Ms. Lee, an Early Literacy specialist, after select Story Time sessions at the Hopewell and Prince George libraries to learn ways to encourage early literacy skills in your children. Parents and caregivers will receive helpful tips and tricks as well as easy, inexpensive ways to help your child develop valuable skills and love reading!

Print and Word Awareness

Monday, February 9th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Hopewell

Thursday, February 12th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Prince George

“All Aboard the Polar Express” Story TimeDecember 15th-20th during regular Story Time schedule

This special family story time is sure to get everyone in the Holiday spirit. We will be sharing the story of The Polar Express and other holiday favorites. Families are welcomed to come in their pajamas and enjoy milk and cookies. We will also have a fun craft for the kids to enjoy.

Come and help us celebrate the season!

Tweens & Teens (Grades 6-12)Volunteer Orientation

January 10th

Teens interested in volunteering at the library can learn more at the Teen Volunteer Orientation, January 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Prince George Library. Please submit your application in advance. Applications are available on our website at www.arls.org. Please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 804-458-6329 extension 2001 or email [email protected] for more information.”

Winter Reading Program

“Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program. Elementary, middle, and high schoolers are invited toread one book per week, record it on the Winter Reading Program form inside this program, and visit the library each week for a prize book!

At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet.

Blind Date with a BookFebruary 9th-14th

Come in during the week of Valentine’s Day for a date you will not forget! The best part is you don’t have to pay for it and we have plenty of options... we mean books!

Read each book’s dating profile and choose your perfect match. Once you have finished, complete the “Rate your Date” card and let us know if it was a “dud” or a “stud”.

ARLS 2015 Winter Reading Program

Enjoy video, music & audiobooks on your PC, tablet, or phone...

...with only your ARLS library card!

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Hopewell Library Evening | Last Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

January 28................ Hamlet by William Shakespeare

February 25.............. The Remedy for Love by Bill Roorbach

March 25.................... A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller

Dinwiddie Library | Third Thursday 7:00 p.m.

January 15................ A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller

February 19.............. Paper Towns by John Green

March 19.................... Me Before You by Jo Jo Moyes

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HEADQUARTERS, Hopewell 804-458-6329 209 E. Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860

Carson Depot 434-246-2900 16101 Halligan Park Road Carson, VA 23830

Dinwiddie 804-469-9450 14103 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841

Prince George 804-458-6329 x3700 6605 Courts Drive Prince George, VA 23875

Burrowsville 757-866-0659 18701 James River Drive Disputanta, VA 23842

Disputanta 804-991-2403 10010 County Drive Disputanta, VA 23842

McKenney 804-478-4866 20707 First Street McKenney, VA 23872

Rohoic 804-732-4119 7301 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803

Hopewell Library Afternoon | Third Thursday 1:00 p.m.

January 15................ The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

February 19.............. The Hurricane Sisters by Dorothea Benton Frank

March 19.................... Two A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertinou

LOCATIONS

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BOARD of TRUSTEES

Mary Benjamin Dinwiddie

Doris Gallup Prince George

Fran Halupka Hopewell

Martha Sykes Dinwiddie

Sharon Bonner Yates Dinwiddie

OUR MISSION

The Appomattox Regional Library System (ARLS) will provide services and programs to the communities it serves through support of life-long learning, general information, and the exchange of ideas with effective use of traditional library resources and emerging technology.

Libbie Dragoo Hopewell

Bertha Judge Prince George

Jacqueline Shepperson Hopewell

Pamela Tuggle Prince George

Library Board MeetingsThe Appomattox Regional Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month and alternates meeting places within the library system.

December 2 | January 20 | February 17

Library ClosingsAll branches of the Appomattox Regional Library System will be closed:

December 24/Christmas Eve | December 25/Christmas Day December 31/New Year’s Eve Day (close at 5:00)

January 1/New Year’s Day | January 19/Dr. Martin Luther King Day February 16/2015 President’s Day

CONTENT AND ENDORSEMENT:The content of ARLS publications, classes, and events does not necessarily reflect the views held by the Library, nor does mention of companies or organizations imply endorsement.

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE STATEMENT:By attending ARLS, or ARLS co-sponsored classes or events, at any location, the attendee agrees that: ARLS shall have the unrestricted right and license to use his or her image, likeness, name, voice, comment, or other proprietary or public rights, and that of any minor accompanying attendee, in any broadcast, telecast, photograph, video, audio sound, audiovisual, and/or other recording taken in connection with the class, event, or other transmission, distribution, public performance, or reproduction, in whole or in part, of the class or event for all purposes, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, without compensation. ARLS is the exclusive owner of all copyrights, and other proprietary rights. The rights granted herein to ARLS are assignable.

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Introducing Book Group to Go!Want to start your own Book Group? It’s easy! Check out one of our Book Group Kits and gather friends! Each kit contains 10 copies of the title, a discussion guide, book and author background, and other goodies to make your book discussion successful.

Titles currently available: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister, Maus by Art Spiegelman, Good to Great by Jim Collins, Street Dreams by K’wan, The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri, Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, The Light between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, A Season for Tending by Cindy Woodsmall, Longbourn by Jo Baker, and The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.

2:00 pm Prince George

2:00 pm Rohoic

2:00 pm Hopewell

ADULT PROGRAMS

Burrowsville Library

Holiday Open House: The Burrowsville Library will be open Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m. during the Annual Christmas Party at the Burrowsville Community Center, sponsored by The Friends of Burrowsville School. There will be square dancing and a cake walk! The Friends of Burrowsville School will also be collecting cans of food to donate to the Prince George County Food Bank during the event.

The Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library present “An Evening with Frederick Douglass” on Friday, February 20, at 7 p.m. at the Burrowsville Library. Nathan Richardson, acclaimed poet and spoken word performer, captures the essence of the great orator and abolitionist. His 30 minute performance surveys his life with excerpts from speeches and is followed by a 30 minute question and answer time.

Dinwiddie Library

Grand Illumination: Visit the Historic Dinwiddie Court House, December 2, at 7 p.m., for the Grand Illumination of the historic courthouse and grounds. The Dinwiddie Library will take part in the event, which will include refreshments, music and dance.

The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invites everyone to the Annual Holiday Open House on Friday, December 5, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. The event includes door prizes, refreshments and a chance to browse the holiday book sale which will last through December 23.

McKenney Library

Holiday Open House, December 6, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join the Town of McKenney for a holiday parade, and then visit the library for an open house. The parade begins at 2:00 p.m.

Prince George Library

Nathan Richardson, published poet and youth mentor, hosts an evening to share original or favorite poetry or prose selections, Thursday, January 23, at 6 p.m. The Hopewell/PG Friends of the Library host this event with sponsor Luca Italian Restaurant. Stop by to enjoy a slice of pizza and participate in this family-friendly evening.

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Hopewell 1st & 3rd Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Carson Every Monday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Dinwiddie 2nd & 4th Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Prince George 1st & 3rd Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Southside From the Heart

Join our knitters and crocheters as they create items for local hospitals, nursing homes and shelters. Crafters of all ages and skill levels are welcome

Read 30 books with your child during the month of February. *Stop by the library when you’ve read 10, 20, and 30 books to select a prize book of your choice!

Child’s Name:

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Kids and teens: Read one book per week, stop by the library each week to pick up a prize book!

Everyone who completes at least four books in four weeks can return their form at the end of the winter to be entered in our Grand Prize drawing!

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Library card #:

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Winter Reading Program!

2015 Read-to-me program Coming soon to ARLS! Hopewell News has been part of our

community since their inception. We are in the process of

digitizing our microfilm of the Hopewell News which spans from

1916-2004. What does this mean to you, our patrons? Starting

in the New Year, you will be able to find any article or information

that you are searching for using a keyword search instead of

having to use the microfilm and search multiple rolls. Ask us

about it and we’ll be glad to show you how. We are excited!

Hopewell News Digitization Program

30 Books in 30 Days!

And don’t forget to visit The Reader’s Friend Book Store at the Hopewell Library to find gently used books, cds and dvds. The Book Store is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Proceeds from the bookstore and the ongoing sales at libraries like Dinwiddie, Rohoic, Carson, and McKenney help support programming for adults and and children throughout the Appomattox Regional Library System.






















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