Name: Janet Anderson
Date registered: December 17, 2009
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:
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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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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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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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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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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Douglas Fir Decks Elf in Third Round
Bring the whole family along Thursday, December 2, to enjoy these fun FREE activities:
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.
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Thanksgiving Bracelet. This colorful bracelet is made of foam and comes with a variety of attachments so each person can make their own, unique craft to bring home. Stop by and join in the fun Tuesday at 4:30!
Remember: all branches of the Appomattox Regional Library System will be closed Thursday 11/25 and Friday 11/26 and we wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving!
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HOLIDAY 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 November 25th or 26th)
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Participate AND learn more about the following:
Native American Pottery @ 2pm
Latin American Dancing @ 3pm
Japanese Origami @ 3:30pm
Scottish Bagpipe Music @ 4pm
Czech/Slovak Heritage ALL Afternoon
This event is FREE and open to all ages – join us for FREE refreshments from around the world and an afternoon of fun!
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The American Library Association (ALA) selected 4,000 school and public libraries throughout the country to receive the seventh We the People Bookshelf award. Libraries from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several U.S. territories received a collection of 17 books for young readers on the theme “A More Perfect Union.” The Appomattox Regional Library System is proud to be among the recipients of this award and invite you to come check out some of these books which we have on display at our Hopewell Library.
Our goal is to bring the youth of our community together by uniting them through history. To do this, the Appomattox Regional Library System is hosting a variety of speakers and presenters who can offer special insights and we are inviting area youth to come learn about our rich culture. Already we have hosted experts in the field of local Hopewell history, early water-faring adventurers and a program where youth made South American crafts. Still to come is a presentation from Appomattox Manor about early life on a Virginia plantation on November 3, 2010 at 4:30pm and our “Harvest Your Heritage” celebration on November 20, 2010 from 2:00-5:00pm.
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