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Help Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!

By janderson Wednesday February 24, 2010

Wednesday February 24, 2010

Seuss_ImageJoin the Appomattox Regional Library System at 4:30 Friday, March 5th for our “Seuss Celebration” in Hopewell as we mark the birth of Dr. Seuss, the 50th Anniversary of The Cat in the Hat, and celebrate the ending of our Winter Reading Program.

ARLS and the Hopewell Junior Women’s Club invite children of all ages to stop in to listen to some classic Dr. Seuss stories, make a craft, and play a game. Party gifts will be handed out and we’ll wrap up the event with Birthday cake and punch.

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March Music @ Your Library®

By jturner Wednesday February 24, 2010

Wednesday February 24, 2010

Next week: Thursday, March 25 at 7pm the Prince George High School Jazz Choir will perform at the Hopewell Library.

Prince George High School Jazz Choir

Enjoy free musical performances by local groups, every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the month of March at the Hopewell Library.

• Fort Lee Dixieland Jazz Band, March 4
• Owen Brodie, songs and trivia of the bagpipes, March 11
• Johnny Jones Band, March 18
• Prince George High School Jazz Choir, March 25
The Hopewell Library will be hosting local musicians every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the month of March. The Fort Lee Jazz Band “Dixieland” ensemble will be the first presentation and will perform on March 4. This seven-man unit will thrill you with their virtuoso performances of standards from the history of American jazz. Come show your support for our troops!

On March 11, Owen Brodie will visit the library. Richmond resident Brodie will perform on the bagpipes, in full Scottish regalia. Brodie will also share historical lore and trivia on this most Celtic of musical instruments.

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Learn – Create – Share @ Your Library®

By janderson Tuesday February 23, 2010

Tuesday February 23, 2010

Teen Tech Week March 7-13

TTW_forpressLibraries are chock-full of tech toys like CDs, DVDs and video games, and they’re a great place to get connected to homework help, research resources, gaming, music, the Web and more. Stop by any Appomattox Regional Library System library during Teen Tech Week to find out more about how the library can keep you connected!

Teens are encouraged to celebrate Teen Tech Week at ARLS by participating in one or more of the following activities:

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Enjoy a cup of tea at the Hopewell Library

By janderson Tuesday February 23, 2010

Tuesday February 23, 2010

Elizabeth Myton and Isabella Anderson share some tea with friends at the Hopewell library.

Elizabeth Myton and Isabella Anderson share some tea with friends at the Hopewell library.

Children in grades K-5 and caregivers are invited to join the Appomattox Regional Library System for a family tea party Thursday, January 28th at 3:00 pm at the Hopewell Library.

The library welcomes families to join us for an afternoon of games, music, crafts, and of course food and tea! Space is limited and registration is required for both children and adults.  Sign up at the Information Desk at the Hopewell library or call the 804-861-0322.

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Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Computer Healthy

By mfleshman Monday February 22, 2010

Monday February 22, 2010

It seems like every week we are bombarded by new computer threats, websites to steal our identity, and email the wants us to embezzle money. With all the scares pouring in, it’s hard to even want to turn the computer on.

To help quell your fears, I’ve put together a short list of tips and tricks to help you feel more secure and to keep your computer healthy.

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