Janderson

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Name: Janet Anderson
Date registered: December 17, 2009

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  1. Red Carpet Film Series in Prince George — February 3, 2012
  2. Make New Friends and Read More in 2012! — January 7, 2012
  3. Hear haunting tales at the Prince George Library — October 3, 2011
  4. The Titanic Sets Sail in Prince George — September 28, 2011
  5. Little Stars/Big Horizons BIRTHday Party — September 15, 2011

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Spring Into Story Time!

March 26, 2011

March 26, 2011

Aidan read 199 books with his family during our Winter Reading Program!

Aidan read 199 books with his family during our Winter Reading Program!

The Appomattox Regional Library System would like to thank everyone who participated in our Winter Reading Program and came to our Winter Story Times. This year, we had over 95 children  ages birth through 5 take part in our “Snuggle With a Book” Reading Program.  Altogether we read over 1,450 books!

Sterling read 186 books during our Winter Reading Program!

We’d like to send a special thanks to Aiden G. who read the MOST books (over 190). Good job, Aidan! Congratulations also go out to Sterling Y. who was a close 2nd, reading 186 books.  We would also like to recognize Mrs. Fitzgerald’s class at Woodlawn Learning Center in Hopewell for reading 81 books to the students! An honorable mention also goes to Cornerstone Tender Care for reading 35 books to children in their center.  Great job, readers!

Even though the Winter Reading Program has ended, the library still has plenty to do! Our Spring Story Time Series has begun and we hope to see many of you at one of the following times:

Special thanks to Pat Pennington whose book "A Baby for Bertha" was given as a prize to our many readers.

SPRING  STORY TIME SCHEDULE:

Monday: Hopewell @ 10:30 am

Wednesday: Dinwiddie @10:30 am

Thursday: Hopewell @ 10:30 am

Friday: Carson @ 10:30 am

The Spring Story Time Series will run from March 21st until May 13th.


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Oh, The Places We Go!

February 24, 2011

February 24, 2011

Join Miss Dee Dee and others for a Seuss Birthday Party March 4th!

Join the Hopewell Library at 4:30 Friday, March 4th for our “Seuss Celebration” as we mark the birth of Dr. Seuss and celebrate the ending of our Winter Reading Program.

The Appomattox Regional Library System invites children of all ages to stop in to listen to some classic Dr. Seuss stories read by local Seuss-torians including the Hopewell mayor and the world debut of the ARLS “Library Players”. Also, stick around to make Cat in the Hat hats and of course enjoy cake and punch and other fun and games!

Remember: “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”  For more information on this and other programming at the library, please call 804-861-0322.

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Books for Youth: Every Soul a Star

February 17, 2011

February 17, 2011

Every Soul a Star, by Wendy Mass is a story about fitting in and it is a story that any tween or teen can easily relate to. Ally lives in the middle of nowhere and loves everything about her life which is full of “unusuals”and stargazing, but not many friends. Jack is also a loner and would rather be drawing aliens instead of listening in class (a habit which has left him preparing for Summer School). Meanwhile, Bree has worked hard to become popular and wants to be a model more than anything else in life making it impossible for her to understand her science-geek parents and sister. What none of the three know is that their worlds will soon collide and be turned upside down all because of a solar eclipse.

Mass, who has written many books for middle school/ junior high readers, has created a moving story that illustrates some of the awful and awkward moments of being a tween. Readers really get to know these characters as they learn to adapt to the changes happening in their lives. As an added bonus, there are some interesting facts about astronomy and eclipses that become a part of the story without making it dull.

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Valentine’s Day Crafts @ Your Library®

February 11, 2011

February 11, 2011

Make a Valentine for someone you love! Stop by the Hopewell Library at 4:30 on Thursday to make cards AND a cute bear magnet craft. Finally, on Friday the 11th you can come to the McKenney Library for the monthly “Cool Kids Club” meeting and make a tissue paper heart.

There’s plenty to share, so come to any event to make a one-of-a-kind gift. Don’t forget about our regular story times which will feature stories, songs and rhymes about Valentine’s Day this week!

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Before They Were Movies Film Series

January 24, 2011

January 24, 2011

Join the Appomattox Regional Library System for our “Before They Were Movies” film series. We will be showing family movies based on popular books on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, January 26th @ 2 pm in Carson Library
  • Thursday, January 27th @ 2 pm in McKenney Library
  • Friday, January 28th @ 2 pm in Hopewell Library

Those who arrive first will get to choose which of our books-turned-movies film we’ll see… Will it be a movie about the adventures of a teenage demi-god? A film that shows you how to train your dragon? Or maybe one about Wild Things. YOU decide!

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ARLS Receives Early Literacy Activity Centers

January 20, 2011

January 20, 2011

William and Mateen check out the Hopewell Early Literacy Activity Center.

Three locations of the Appomattox Regional Library System have received Early Literacy Activity Centers from the Library of Virginia. The three libraries to receive these centers are: the Hopewell Library, the Rohoic Library, and the highly anticipated Prince George Library which is currently under construction.

These centers in Hopewell and Rohoic will be available for children to use whenever the libraries are open. According to the Virginia Public Library, the goal of these centers is to make the library welcoming to the youngest citizens and provide materials to develop early literacy skills. Each Early Literacy Activity Center contains items such as a magnetic design center, search and find alphabet bags along with theme-specific items which will regularly change.

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Book Buddies in the New Year

January 11, 2011

January 11, 2011

Wally and his owner enjoy being read to at the Hopewell Library!

Clever Canines Therapy & Obedience Club has teamed with the Appomattox Regional Library System again to enhance childrens’ love of reading through the use of registered therapy dogs.

Children must be in grades 2, 3, or 4 to participate and need to sign up in advance at the Hopewell Library. You can register your child to read to a therapy dog in person at the Hopewell Library information desk or by calling (804)458-6329. Sessions will take place the second Wednesday of every month from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Dates include January 12th, February 9th and March 9th.

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Get Cozy and Snuggle with a Book this Winter!

January 10, 2011

January 10, 2011

The Appomattox Regional Library System is delighted to take part in this year’s Winter Reading Program, “Snuggle with a Book,” sponsored by the Library of Virginia.  The program is being offered alongside ARLS story times (listed below) from January 10th until March 4th.

WINTER  STORY TIME SCHEDULE:

Monday: Hopewell @ 10:30 am*

Wednesday: Dinwiddie @10:30 am

Thursday: Hopewell @ 10:30 am

Friday: Carson @ 10:30 am

(*no story times January 17th or February 21st)

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Snuggle Up with “The Velveteen Rabbit”

December 13, 2010

December 13, 2010

Hear a cast member from The Velveteen Rabbit read from the book Wednesday 12/15!

Come to the Hopewell Library Wednesday, December 15th at 4:00 pm to hear a cast member from Sycamore Rouge’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit read excerpts from the classic story. We’ll also have a small craft and give-aways to help families get into the holiday spirit!

Don’t forget: this week is our last week for Story Time until 2011, so stop by one of our libraries for a special Christmas Story Time.

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Holiday Extravaganza at the Hopewell Library

November 28, 2010

November 28, 2010

Our elves are busy, busy preparing the Hopewell Library for a Holiday Extravaganza!

Douglas Fir Decks Elf in Third Round

Bring the whole family along Thursday, December 2, to enjoy these fun FREE activities:

  • 6pm – 8pm
  • Make a holiday ornament
  • 6pm – 8pm
  • Enjoy cookies, coffee, and cider while watching holiday movies
  • 7pm – 8pm
  • Listen to the Fort Lee Band perform songs of the season

Two special gifts will be given to two lucky people, including tickets to see “The Velveteen Rabbit” at Sycamore Rouge in historic Old Towne Petersburg.

Join us again next week for the Ralph Jones Group, Tuesday, December 7th at 7pm for Appalachian holiday music.

We hope you will join us to kick off the holiday season!

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