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Friends of the Library Corner

Kids (Grades K-5)Homeschool Open House and Curriculum Swap (See description in All Ages section)

Tweens & Teens (Grades 6-12)Red Cross Youth Leadership Meetings1:00 p.m., various dates and locations:

September 13th at Prince George

October 11th at Hopewell

November 8th at Dinwiddie

American Red Cross Youth Leadership/Preparedness meeting for teens 13-17. We will learn about a leadership topic, discuss how to get involved as a Red Cross youth volunteer, as well as learn about steps to prepare yourselves, and your community, in the event of an emergency or disaster.

If you have questions, please call or e-mail Christy (804-731-5682 or Christy.Carneal@redcross.org)

Teen Volunteer Orientation

12:00 p.m. | October 11 at the Hopewell Library

Teens interested in volunteering may go online and fill out a volunteer application at the library website. If you have questions, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 804-458-6329, extension 2001.

Homeschool Meet-up (See description in All Ages section)

YOUTH PROGRAMSAll AgesHome school Open House and Curriculum Swap Hopewell Library

Tuesday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m.

Home school families are encouraged to visit the library for books, resources, and a quiet space to study and learn. The library is currently working to expand its program offerings for home school families, and we need your help! Join us for an open house to learn about the library’s services and collections and how they can benefit you and your family. There will fun activities and an opportunity to meet the Youth Services Manager and staff and ask questions. Bring your gently used curriculum materials to swap with other families for something new! Also, please bring ideas or requests you have to share for future programming. Your input will help the staff plan new and exciting events for homeschoolers.

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 - 10:30, Disputanta 10:30Tuesday: Hopewell - 7:00pm (see schedule) and Rohoic - 7:00pmWednesday: Dinwiddie - 10:30Thursday: Prince George - 10:30Friday: Carson - 10:30

Fall Story TimeSeptember 8 - November 21No classes: October 20-25*NEW* Story Time is now offered six days of the week at various locations, including evenings at Rohoic and Hopewell and Saturdays at Prince George!

Seasonal Crafts: At the Hopewell, Prince George, Carson, McKenney, Rohoic, Disputanta and Dinwiddie Libraries!

Typically held the 3rd Monday of the month, 4:30 p.m. September 15 | October 20 | November 17

Evening Story Time

A special offering for families not able to attend during the day.

Rohoic - Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.Hopewell - Alternating Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m:September 15, October 14, October 28, November 17 No classes: October 20-24

Stories at the Market! September 2014

September 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30

A fun, all ages Story Time held on September Saturdays at the Prince George farmer’s market, adjacent to the Prince George Library! In the event of inclement weather, Story Time will be held inside the library. October-November Saturday Story Times will take place inside the Prince George branch.

** Saturday - Prince George - 10:30 NEW!!** Saturday Story Times will take place at the Prince George Farmer’s Market during the month of September. Beginning the first week of October, Story Time will move inside the branch for the remainder of the season.

Early Literacy Classes for Families featuring Rhonda Lee, Literacy SpecialistEarly 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!

Oral Language and Phonological Awareness

Monday, September 22nd - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Hopewell

Thursday, September 25th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Prince George

Alphabet (Letter) Knowledge

Monday, October 27th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Hopewell

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

ALA’s International Games Day

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Come join us for an ALL DAY GAMING EVENT. Visit any of our libraries to find board games and other activities. Join us at the Hopewell Library from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for X BOX and WII games. HELP US JOIN THE REST OF THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING GAMING.

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Carson Depot Library | Third Thursday 6:00 p.m.

September 18 ...... Sundays at Tiffany’s by James Patterson

October 16............ In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

November 20....... Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen

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

September 24... Local Souls by Allen Gurganus

October 29........ The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

November 26.... Life after Life by Jill McCorkle

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

September 18........... The Lowland by Juhmpa Lahiri

October 16................ The Orphan Train by Christinia Kline

November 20........... Dogtripping by David Rosenfelt

bookgroupsEXPL RE Volume 2 | Number 5

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.

September 18 ........ The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

October 16.............. Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

November 20.........The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan Philip Sendker

LOCATIONS

http://www.facebook.com/appomattox-regionallibrary

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.

September 16 | October 21 | December 2

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

October 13/Columbus Day | November 11/Veteran’s Day November 27-28/Thanksgiving

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.

Appraiser and Rare Book Dealer, Nicholas Cooke

Hopewell Library October 11 at 2 p.m.

How much is that first edition of To Kill a Mockingbird worth? Do you have yellowing handbills from local businesses like the Beacon Theater? The Hopewell/PG Friends of the library invite you to bring two or three books or ephemera to be evaluated by Nick Cooke of “Black Swan Books.”

He has been actively involved in the antiquarian book business for nearly twenty years and he was elected to the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American five years ago. Nick will

offer his insights on rare books and what creates value in those items. There will be refreshments and door prizes.

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, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and friendly volunteers will help you find an amazing read. Proceeds from the bookstore and the ongoing sales at libraries like Dinwiddie, Rohoic, Carson, and McKenney help support programming for adults and children through-out the Appomattox Regional Library System.

The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invite you to mark your calen-dar now for the annual Holiday Open House, scheduled for Friday, December 5, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. A holiday book sale with bargain prices will begin at the Open House and last through December 23..

www.arls.org • • • • •

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.

Current titles: 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 Rohoic

3:30 pm Hopewell

2:00 pm Prince George

ADULT PROGRAMSDinwiddie Library

Virginia Author Showcase— Lydia Netzer September 13 | 4:00-5:00 pm:

ARLS is happy to host Norfolk based author Lydia Netzer at the Dinwiddie Library on the 13th of September. The event will be held at the Dinwiddie Historical Courthouse building, adjacent to the library. Ms. Netzer will be here to discuss her latest book, “How to Tell To-

ledo from the Night Sky.” Her novel “Shine Shine Shine” is a New York Times Notable Book for 2012, and was shortlisted for the LA Times Book Prize in Fiction and the Virginia People’s Choice Awards. Come spend an entertaining afternoon with Ms. Netzer.

Prince George Library

Poetry, Prose and Pizza October 23 | 6 p.m.

Come share your original poetry or prose or a selection from another writer. Or just come to enjoy a slice of Luca Italian pizza and a drink while you listen to other poets and writers. Nathan Richardson, emcee, main-tains a family friendly and supportive atmosphere for all ages. Nathan is a published poet and speaker from Virginia’s Tidewater area. This event is sponsored by the Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library with generous support by Luca Italian Restaurant.

Hopewell Library

Art Exhibit: “Ben Kanak’s Farm” September 22, 2014 | October 13, 2014

Brad Hale has been a photographer since childhood, and has exhibited in numerous galleries and shows. His photos focus on the details that make the whole, an approach that brings new meaning to that subject. This exhibit focuses on the easily missed details of a Prince George County family that has been in his brother-in-law’s family for over a hundred years.

Four Row Peanut Digger

Hopewell Library:

Virginia Author Showcase - Randall Jimerson October 9, 12:00-1:30 pm:

The Appomattox Regional Library invites you to spend an interesting time with Mr. Jimerson, Professor of History & Director, Archives and Records Management MA Program at Western Washington

University. He will be visiting Hopewell to speak about his book, “Shattered Glass in Birmingham: My Family’s Fight for Civil Rights, 1961-1964”. The narrative begins in Hopewell, where his father served as chaplain at the Federal Reformatory, located between Hopewell and Petersburg. Come and be entertained as you learn about this part of our history.

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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.

Stop by your local library during the week of October 14-17 for a

celebration of 40 years of service.

October 14 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Hopewell & Prince George

October 15 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Dinwiddie and Rohoic

October 16 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Burrowsville and Disputanta

October 17 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Carson and McKenney

F.R.I.E.N.D.S of the library

Let Your Inner Book-Geek Out Reviews, discussions, polls, and more.

Southside From the Heart

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

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

your ARLS library card!

Carson Depot Library | Third Thursday 6:00 p.m.

September 18 ...... Sundays at Tiffany’s by James Patterson

October 16............ In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

November 20....... Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen

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

September 24... Local Souls by Allen Gurganus

October 29........ The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

November 26.... Life after Life by Jill McCorkle

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

September 18........... The Lowland by Juhmpa Lahiri

October 16................ The Orphan Train by Christinia Kline

November 20........... Dogtripping by David Rosenfelt

bookgroupsEXPL RE Volume 2 | Number 5

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.

September 18 ........ The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

October 16.............. Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

November 20.........The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan Philip Sendker

LOCATIONS

http://www.facebook.com/appomattox-regionallibrary

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.

September 16 | October 21 | December 2

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

October 13/Columbus Day | November 11/Veteran’s Day November 27-28/Thanksgiving

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.

Appraiser and Rare Book Dealer, Nicholas Cooke

Hopewell Library October 11 at 2 p.m.

How much is that first edition of To Kill a Mockingbird worth? Do you have yellowing handbills from local businesses like the Beacon Theater? The Hopewell/PG Friends of the library invite you to bring two or three books or ephemera to be evaluated by Nick Cooke of “Black Swan Books.”

He has been actively involved in the antiquarian book business for nearly twenty years and he was elected to the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American five years ago. Nick will

offer his insights on rare books and what creates value in those items. There will be refreshments and door prizes.

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, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and friendly volunteers will help you find an amazing read. Proceeds from the bookstore and the ongoing sales at libraries like Dinwiddie, Rohoic, Carson, and McKenney help support programming for adults and children through-out the Appomattox Regional Library System.

The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invite you to mark your calen-dar now for the annual Holiday Open House, scheduled for Friday, December 5, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. A holiday book sale with bargain prices will begin at the Open House and last through December 23..

www.arls.org • • • • •

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.

Current titles: 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 Rohoic

3:30 pm Hopewell

2:00 pm Prince George

ADULT PROGRAMSDinwiddie Library

Virginia Author Showcase— Lydia Netzer September 13 | 4:00-5:00 pm:

ARLS is happy to host Norfolk based author Lydia Netzer at the Dinwiddie Library on the 13th of September. The event will be held at the Dinwiddie Historical Courthouse building, adjacent to the library. Ms. Netzer will be here to discuss her latest book, “How to Tell To-

ledo from the Night Sky.” Her novel “Shine Shine Shine” is a New York Times Notable Book for 2012, and was shortlisted for the LA Times Book Prize in Fiction and the Virginia People’s Choice Awards. Come spend an entertaining afternoon with Ms. Netzer.

Prince George Library

Poetry, Prose and Pizza October 23 | 6 p.m.

Come share your original poetry or prose or a selection from another writer. Or just come to enjoy a slice of Luca Italian pizza and a drink while you listen to other poets and writers. Nathan Richardson, emcee, main-tains a family friendly and supportive atmosphere for all ages. Nathan is a published poet and speaker from Virginia’s Tidewater area. This event is sponsored by the Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library with generous support by Luca Italian Restaurant.

Hopewell Library

Art Exhibit: “Ben Kanak’s Farm” September 22, 2014 | October 13, 2014

Brad Hale has been a photographer since childhood, and has exhibited in numerous galleries and shows. His photos focus on the details that make the whole, an approach that brings new meaning to that subject. This exhibit focuses on the easily missed details of a Prince George County family that has been in his brother-in-law’s family for over a hundred years.

Four Row Peanut Digger

Hopewell Library:

Virginia Author Showcase - Randall Jimerson October 9, 12:00-1:30 pm:

The Appomattox Regional Library invites you to spend an interesting time with Mr. Jimerson, Professor of History & Director, Archives and Records Management MA Program at Western Washington

University. He will be visiting Hopewell to speak about his book, “Shattered Glass in Birmingham: My Family’s Fight for Civil Rights, 1961-1964”. The narrative begins in Hopewell, where his father served as chaplain at the Federal Reformatory, located between Hopewell and Petersburg. Come and be entertained as you learn about this part of our history.

♥

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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.

Stop by your local library during the week of October 14-17 for a

celebration of 40 years of service.

October 14 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Hopewell & Prince George

October 15 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Dinwiddie and Rohoic

October 16 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Burrowsville and Disputanta

October 17 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Carson and McKenney

F.R.I.E.N.D.S of the library

Let Your Inner Book-Geek Out Reviews, discussions, polls, and more.

Southside From the Heart

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

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

your ARLS library card!

Carson Depot Library | Third Thursday 6:00 p.m.

September 18 ...... Sundays at Tiffany’s by James Patterson

October 16............ In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

November 20....... Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen

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

September 24... Local Souls by Allen Gurganus

October 29........ The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

November 26.... Life after Life by Jill McCorkle

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

September 18........... The Lowland by Juhmpa Lahiri

October 16................ The Orphan Train by Christinia Kline

November 20........... Dogtripping by David Rosenfelt

bookgroupsEXPL RE Volume 2 | Number 5

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.

September 18 ........ The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

October 16.............. Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

November 20.........The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan Philip Sendker

LOCATIONS

http://www.facebook.com/appomattox-regionallibrary

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.

September 16 | October 21 | December 2

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

October 13/Columbus Day | November 11/Veteran’s Day November 27-28/Thanksgiving

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.

Appraiser and Rare Book Dealer, Nicholas Cooke

Hopewell Library October 11 at 2 p.m.

How much is that first edition of To Kill a Mockingbird worth? Do you have yellowing handbills from local businesses like the Beacon Theater? The Hopewell/PG Friends of the library invite you to bring two or three books or ephemera to be evaluated by Nick Cooke of “Black Swan Books.”

He has been actively involved in the antiquarian book business for nearly twenty years and he was elected to the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American five years ago. Nick will

offer his insights on rare books and what creates value in those items. There will be refreshments and door prizes.

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, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and friendly volunteers will help you find an amazing read. Proceeds from the bookstore and the ongoing sales at libraries like Dinwiddie, Rohoic, Carson, and McKenney help support programming for adults and children through-out the Appomattox Regional Library System.

The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invite you to mark your calen-dar now for the annual Holiday Open House, scheduled for Friday, December 5, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. A holiday book sale with bargain prices will begin at the Open House and last through December 23..

www.arls.org • • • • •

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.

Current titles: 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 Rohoic

3:30 pm Hopewell

2:00 pm Prince George

ADULT PROGRAMSDinwiddie Library

Virginia Author Showcase— Lydia Netzer September 13 | 4:00-5:00 pm:

ARLS is happy to host Norfolk based author Lydia Netzer at the Dinwiddie Library on the 13th of September. The event will be held at the Dinwiddie Historical Courthouse building, adjacent to the library. Ms. Netzer will be here to discuss her latest book, “How to Tell To-

ledo from the Night Sky.” Her novel “Shine Shine Shine” is a New York Times Notable Book for 2012, and was shortlisted for the LA Times Book Prize in Fiction and the Virginia People’s Choice Awards. Come spend an entertaining afternoon with Ms. Netzer.

Prince George Library

Poetry, Prose and Pizza October 23 | 6 p.m.

Come share your original poetry or prose or a selection from another writer. Or just come to enjoy a slice of Luca Italian pizza and a drink while you listen to other poets and writers. Nathan Richardson, emcee, main-tains a family friendly and supportive atmosphere for all ages. Nathan is a published poet and speaker from Virginia’s Tidewater area. This event is sponsored by the Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library with generous support by Luca Italian Restaurant.

Hopewell Library

Art Exhibit: “Ben Kanak’s Farm” September 22, 2014 | October 13, 2014

Brad Hale has been a photographer since childhood, and has exhibited in numerous galleries and shows. His photos focus on the details that make the whole, an approach that brings new meaning to that subject. This exhibit focuses on the easily missed details of a Prince George County family that has been in his brother-in-law’s family for over a hundred years.

Four Row Peanut Digger

Hopewell Library:

Virginia Author Showcase - Randall Jimerson October 9, 12:00-1:30 pm:

The Appomattox Regional Library invites you to spend an interesting time with Mr. Jimerson, Professor of History & Director, Archives and Records Management MA Program at Western Washington

University. He will be visiting Hopewell to speak about his book, “Shattered Glass in Birmingham: My Family’s Fight for Civil Rights, 1961-1964”. The narrative begins in Hopewell, where his father served as chaplain at the Federal Reformatory, located between Hopewell and Petersburg. Come and be entertained as you learn about this part of our history.

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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.

Stop by your local library during the week of October 14-17 for a

celebration of 40 years of service.

October 14 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Hopewell & Prince George

October 15 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Dinwiddie and Rohoic

October 16 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Burrowsville and Disputanta

October 17 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Carson and McKenney

F.R.I.E.N.D.S of the library

Let Your Inner Book-Geek Out Reviews, discussions, polls, and more.

Southside From the Heart

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

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

your ARLS library card!

Your favorite magazines...digital, interactive, and with no due date. Yours for as long as you want ...free.

Friends of the Library Corner

Kids (Grades K-5)Homeschool Open House and Curriculum Swap (See description in All Ages section)

Tweens & Teens (Grades 6-12)Red Cross Youth Leadership Meetings1:00 p.m., various dates and locations:

September 13th at Prince George

October 11th at Hopewell

November 8th at Dinwiddie

American Red Cross Youth Leadership/Preparedness meeting for teens 13-17. We will learn about a leadership topic, discuss how to get involved as a Red Cross youth volunteer, as well as learn about steps to prepare yourselves, and your community, in the event of an emergency or disaster.

If you have questions, please call or e-mail Christy (804-731-5682 or Christy.Carneal@redcross.org)

Teen Volunteer Orientation

12:00 p.m. | October 11 at the Hopewell Library

Teens interested in volunteering may go online and fill out a volunteer application at the library website. If you have questions, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 804-458-6329, extension 2001.

Homeschool Meet-up (See description in All Ages section)

YOUTH PROGRAMSAll AgesHome school Open House and Curriculum Swap Hopewell Library

Tuesday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m.

Home school families are encouraged to visit the library for books, resources, and a quiet space to study and learn. The library is currently working to expand its program offerings for home school families, and we need your help! Join us for an open house to learn about the library’s services and collections and how they can benefit you and your family. There will fun activities and an opportunity to meet the Youth Services Manager and staff and ask questions. Bring your gently used curriculum materials to swap with other families for something new! Also, please bring ideas or requests you have to share for future programming. Your input will help the staff plan new and exciting events for homeschoolers.

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 - 10:30, Disputanta 10:30Tuesday: Hopewell - 7:00pm (see schedule) and Rohoic - 7:00pmWednesday: Dinwiddie - 10:30Thursday: Prince George - 10:30Friday: Carson - 10:30

Fall Story TimeSeptember 8 - November 21No classes: October 20-25*NEW* Story Time is now offered six days of the week at various locations, including evenings at Rohoic and Hopewell and Saturdays at Prince George!

Seasonal Crafts: At the Hopewell, Prince George, Carson, McKenney, Rohoic, Disputanta and Dinwiddie Libraries!

Typically held the 3rd Monday of the month, 4:30 p.m. September 15 | October 20 | November 17

Evening Story Time

A special offering for families not able to attend during the day.

Rohoic - Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.Hopewell - Alternating Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m:September 15, October 14, October 28, November 17 No classes: October 20-24

Stories at the Market! September 2014

September 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30

A fun, all ages Story Time held on September Saturdays at the Prince George farmer’s market, adjacent to the Prince George Library! In the event of inclement weather, Story Time will be held inside the library. October-November Saturday Story Times will take place inside the Prince George branch.

** Saturday - Prince George - 10:30 NEW!!** Saturday Story Times will take place at the Prince George Farmer’s Market during the month of September. Beginning the first week of October, Story Time will move inside the branch for the remainder of the season.

Early Literacy Classes for Families featuring Rhonda Lee, Literacy SpecialistEarly 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!

Oral Language and Phonological Awareness

Monday, September 22nd - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Hopewell

Thursday, September 25th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Prince George

Alphabet (Letter) Knowledge

Monday, October 27th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Hopewell

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

ALA’s International Games Day

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Come join us for an ALL DAY GAMING EVENT. Visit any of our libraries to find board games and other activities. Join us at the Hopewell Library from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for X BOX and WII games. HELP US JOIN THE REST OF THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING GAMING.

Appomattox Regional Library System

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

SEPT-NOV 2014

V2 N4

years

Your favorite magazines...digital, interactive, and with no due date. Yours for as long as you want ...free.

Friends of the Library Corner

Kids (Grades K-5)Homeschool Open House and Curriculum Swap (See description in All Ages section)

Tweens & Teens (Grades 6-12)Red Cross Youth Leadership Meetings1:00 p.m., various dates and locations:

September 13th at Prince George

October 11th at Hopewell

November 8th at Dinwiddie

American Red Cross Youth Leadership/Preparedness meeting for teens 13-17. We will learn about a leadership topic, discuss how to get involved as a Red Cross youth volunteer, as well as learn about steps to prepare yourselves, and your community, in the event of an emergency or disaster.

If you have questions, please call or e-mail Christy (804-731-5682 or Christy.Carneal@redcross.org)

Teen Volunteer Orientation

12:00 p.m. | October 11 at the Hopewell Library

Teens interested in volunteering may go online and fill out a volunteer application at the library website. If you have questions, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 804-458-6329, extension 2001.

Homeschool Meet-up (See description in All Ages section)

YOUTH PROGRAMSAll AgesHome school Open House and Curriculum Swap Hopewell Library

Tuesday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m.

Home school families are encouraged to visit the library for books, resources, and a quiet space to study and learn. The library is currently working to expand its program offerings for home school families, and we need your help! Join us for an open house to learn about the library’s services and collections and how they can benefit you and your family. There will fun activities and an opportunity to meet the Youth Services Manager and staff and ask questions. Bring your gently used curriculum materials to swap with other families for something new! Also, please bring ideas or requests you have to share for future programming. Your input will help the staff plan new and exciting events for homeschoolers.

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 - 10:30, Disputanta 10:30Tuesday: Hopewell - 7:00pm (see schedule) and Rohoic - 7:00pmWednesday: Dinwiddie - 10:30Thursday: Prince George - 10:30Friday: Carson - 10:30

Fall Story TimeSeptember 8 - November 21No classes: October 20-25*NEW* Story Time is now offered six days of the week at various locations, including evenings at Rohoic and Hopewell and Saturdays at Prince George!

Seasonal Crafts: At the Hopewell, Prince George, Carson, McKenney, Rohoic, Disputanta and Dinwiddie Libraries!

Typically held the 3rd Monday of the month, 4:30 p.m. September 15 | October 20 | November 17

Evening Story Time

A special offering for families not able to attend during the day.

Rohoic - Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.Hopewell - Alternating Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m:September 15, October 14, October 28, November 17 No classes: October 20-24

Stories at the Market! September 2014

September 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30

A fun, all ages Story Time held on September Saturdays at the Prince George farmer’s market, adjacent to the Prince George Library! In the event of inclement weather, Story Time will be held inside the library. October-November Saturday Story Times will take place inside the Prince George branch.

** Saturday - Prince George - 10:30 NEW!!** Saturday Story Times will take place at the Prince George Farmer’s Market during the month of September. Beginning the first week of October, Story Time will move inside the branch for the remainder of the season.

Early Literacy Classes for Families featuring Rhonda Lee, Literacy SpecialistEarly 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!

Oral Language and Phonological Awareness

Monday, September 22nd - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Hopewell

Thursday, September 25th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Prince George

Alphabet (Letter) Knowledge

Monday, October 27th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Hopewell

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

ALA’s International Games Day

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Come join us for an ALL DAY GAMING EVENT. Visit any of our libraries to find board games and other activities. Join us at the Hopewell Library from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for X BOX and WII games. HELP US JOIN THE REST OF THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING GAMING.

Appomattox Regional Library System

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

SEPT-NOV 2014

V2 N4

years