Administration Office
P.O. Box 119, 7527 Library Drive, Hanover, VA 23069
804-365-6211 (phone), 804-537-6389 (fax),
ask@pamunkeylibrary.org
Annual Library Events
Library Card Sign Up Month (September)
Banned Books Week (September)
Teen Read Week (October)
Read Aloud Week (October)
Dr. Seuss's Birthday (March)
Teen Tech Week (March)
National Poetry Month (April)
National Library Week (April)
Children's Book Week (May)
Library Card Sign-Up Month
September 2008
Can you name the one item that gives you access to nearly everything on the Web and in print and provides personal assistance to help you find what you're looking for? It's your library card.
Celebrated throughout the month of September, National Library Card Sign-up Month encourages people to check out what's new at the library by signing up for a library card. Libraries today offer more than just books - we have DVDs, CDs, computers, Internet access and more. Libraries are also dynamic community centers; The Pamunkey Regional Library has quiet rooms for study or homework, book discussion groups, musical performances and presentations, story hours and other programs for children and adults. And Reference Librarians are available to help recommend materials suitable for various ages and interests and teach critical information literacy skills - the skills to find, use and evaluate information in all formats.
Library Card Sign-up Month is a time when libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.
See 52 Ways to Use Your Library Card (also in PDF)
Banned Books Week
September 29 - October 6, 2007
"Free People Read Freely!"
"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech." — Benjamin Franklin
Celebrate one of the most cherished freedoms we have, as outlined in the Bill of Rights:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
For more information on Banned Books Week, please visit ALA's web site.
Check out the American Library Association's Top 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books list.
Read Aloud Virginia Week
October 14 - 20 2007
Literacy is the fundamental building block of all learning and is essential
to the growth and success of every child. Reading to children increases
their vocabulary, enhances their listening skills, and fosters a positive
attitude toward reading. Reading to children is a simple and priceless act
that positively impacts the adult/child relationship, opening up the lines of
communication and strengthening emotional bonds.
The Pamunkey Regional
Library is proud to work together with Read Aloud Virginia to reach its goal of
creating a family routine that impacts all children and their families,
encouraging reading and providing incentives for reading to every child,
everyday for 20 minutes. Through the shared reading experience, we believe
that families will strengthen the relationship between child and caring adult.
For more information, reading lists, and other read aloud resources,
please visit
Read Aloud Virginia's web site.
Teen Read Week
October 14 - 20, 2007
LOL @ your library® during Teen Read Week
Today’s teens seem to have less and less free time, and there are
increasingly more activities to for them to take part in during what little
leisure time they have. That is why it’s important to encourage teens to set
aside some time to read. Literacy is a topic of both local and national
concern, and falling test scores and lower graduation rates among teens
today are a serious issue. Here in Virginia standardized reading test scores
for teens are on the rise.
Studies show a regular reading habit increases reading proficiency.
One of the most important ways teens acquire the habit is by watching adults
they respect. Being around adults who are avid readers can counteract
the latest statistics from The Nation’s Report Card (http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard),
which indicate that in homes across America the number of different types of
reading materials has decreased, and a smaller percentage of
seventeen-year-olds saw adults reading in their homes.
We hope to increase teen literacy locally by offering a series of programs
for teens during Teen Read Week. Check out the library's
Teen Space for programs near you.
Looking for books to read during Teen Read Week? Try Top Ten Books for Teens or www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists.
Children's Book Week
May 11-17, 2008
Celebrate Children's Book Week at your local branch library! Check
out our calendar page to see what's going on at your local branch library.
Find out more about
Children's Book Week at the Children's Book Council. They
have fun
activities for you and your child to enjoy.
Dr. Seuss's Birthday
March 2, 2007
Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr.
Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters
and parents. In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read. Every year the Pamunkey Regional
Library celebrates Dr. Seuss's (Ted Geisel's) creativity, imagination, and his
invaluable contributions to American society that live on today through his
beloved books and iconic characters. Join us for birthday parties, Storytimes, and more!
A complete listing
of events can be found on calendar .
To find out more about Dr. Seuss, please visit
Read Across America and
Seussentennial,
a web site celebrating Dr. Seuss's 100th birthday.
March 2-8, 2008
"Tune in @your library!"
Teen Tech Week is a national initiative aimed at teens, their parents, educators, and other concerned adults. The purpose of the initiative is to encourage teens to use libraries nonprint resources for education and recreation, and to help teens recognize that librarians are qualified, trusted professionals in the field of information technology. Check our calendar for fun programs for teens!
National Poetry Month
April 2008
Past Poetry Contest
Winners
2008 Winners and Poems
Favorite Poetry Web Sites
Since the Academy of American Poets launched
National Poetry Month in April
1996, it has grown exponentially and become the largest, most democratic
celebration of any of the arts in America, with an estimated audience that now
reaches into the tens of millions. It is designed to illustrate the pervasive
presence of poetry in America by providing information and free resources,
displaying poetry's profound influence on our national culture.
The Pamunkey Regional Library is proud to participate in this important
event. Branch Libraries and Friends of the Library groups will sponsor
programs to
recognize the winners of our poetry contest. A list of
winners will be announced in April.
Favorite Poetry Web Sites
Looking for some interesting ways to help celebrate Poetry Month? Here are some poetry web sites that may give you ideas? If you know of a site that should be included in this list, email it to ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.
National Public Radio's "The Writers Almanac."
The Wondering Minstrels
The Borzoi Reader
Poetry Daily
Verse Daily
Moby Lives
Poem of the Week
Atlantic.com
Poets.org
Representative
Poetry Online
Poets' Corner
Bartleby
National Library Week
April 13 - 19, 2008
"Join the Circle of Knowledge"
Listen to Academy Award-winning actress Julie Andrews
speak about the value of libraries in your community.
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