Administration Office
P.O. Box 119, 7527 Library Drive, Hanover, VA
804-365-6211 (phone), 804-537-6389 (fax),
ask@pamunkeylibrary.org
Programs & Events Calendar
Updated April 9, 2008
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Ashland | Atlee |
Goochland | Hanover |
King & Queen
Mechanicsville | Montpelier | Rockville |
Upper King William
West Point
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Movie and Pizza Night for Teens
Friday April 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Bring a friend! Call or visit library for title information.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.
Ashland Poetry Celebration 2008
Thursday April 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Poetry! We'll honor our poetry contest winners and
participants of all ages. You're invited to share your favorite
poems.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.
Books Grow Imagination
Saturday April 26 at 1:00 p.m.
Listen to great stories read by guest readers in honor of Hanover
County's Global Youth Service Day. Have fun and support these
youth volunteers as they give back to their community. Make a
bookmark to give away, too.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.
Ashland, Ashland!: A Presentation of Ashland History
with Roseanne Groat Shalf
Thursday May 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Shalf will present a lively, entertaining, and informative history
of the town of Ashland, VA.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.
Guitar Hero III/Dance Dance Revolution Fun Night for Teens
Friday May 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Play GH III and DDR SuperNova with your friends!
Snacks served!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.
Mother Goose Storytime
Mondays April 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Mondays May 5, 12, and 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 6 - 24 months w/adult
Toddler Storytime
Mondays April 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 10:45 a.m.
Tuesdays April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Mondays May 5, 12, and 19 at 10:45 a.m.
Tuesdays May 6, 13, and 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Age: 2 years old w/adult
Preschool Storytime
Mondays April 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 11:15 a.m.
Tuesdays April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Mondays May 5, 12, and 19 at 11:15 a.m.
Tuesdays May 6, 13, and 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3 - 5 years old
The Morning Book Club
meets every third Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Please call or visit the library for program information.
The Afternoon Book Club
meets every third Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Please call or visit the library for program information.
The Evening Book Club
meets every third Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Please call or visit the library for program information.
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Open Mic Night
Monday April 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for readings of award-winning amateur poetry and audience
favorites. We'll also present awards to the winners and
certificates to participants of our poetry contest.
Light refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Atlee Library.
Books Grow Imagination
Saturday April 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Listen to great stories read by guest readers in honor of Hanover
County's Global Youth Service Day. Have fun and support these
youth volunteers as they give back to their community. Make a
bookmark to give away, too.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library.
Dance Dance Revolution and Pizza Night for Teens
Friday May 2 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Ages 11 and up.
Try out DDR SuperNova with your friends!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library.
Friends of the Atlee Library Book Sale
Thursday May 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Members Only Preview Sale
(Anyone is welcome to join at the door on the day of Preview Sale.)
Friday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Open to the public)
There will be a quilt raffle, too!
Bernice Kerr, master quilter and past President of the Piece Makers
Quilt Guild, is kindly donating a hand-quilted queen size quilt.
The quilt will be on display in the library for several weeks prior to
the Book Sale. Tickets are $1.00 each and can be purchased before
or during the Book Sale from Friends members or by calling Marion Lacker
at 994-2127.
The winner will be announced on Saturday May 17 at 3:00 p.m. You do not
have to be present to win!
Donations of Books, DVDs, and CDs in good condition will be accepted
up until the Book Sale at the library’s circulation desk during regular
hours (No textbooks, Reader’s Digest condensed books, or encyclopedias, please.).
If you would like a donation receipt, you may ask for one at the circulation
desk.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Age: 2 years old w/adult
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5 years old
Mother Goose Storytime
Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays May 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 6-24 months w/adult
Family Storytime
Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:45 a.m.
Thursdays May 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 10:45 a.m.
All ages
Atlee Afternoon Book Group
meets every second Friday at 1:00 p.m.
Please call or visit the library for program information.
Pamunkey Regional Library Board of Trustees Meetings
All meetings, unless specified, are on the last
Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at the Atlee
Branch Library.
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Goochland Branch Library
Basket-Making Workshop
Saturday April 12 at 10:00 a.m.
For teens and up.
Kit Davison will show you how to make a simple basket that you can
take home. Class is limited to 10 participants. Sign up
at the circulation desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.
Goochland Anime Club
Thursday April 17 at 6:00 p.m.
For ages 8 and up.
Preview a classic anime film from Studio Ghibli. Call or visit
the library for title info.
Pizza, drinks, and dessert served!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.
Earth Day Celebration: Documenting the Natural World
Saturday April 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Filmmaker Maya Laurinaitis Drake shares her experiences filming sea
turtles in the wild and traveling Mexico's Baja coastline while
filming for National Geographic.
Refreshments served!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.
Children's Book Week Storytime
Monday May 12 at 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a fun preschool Storytime and celebrate
Children's Book Week with great
stories and crafts.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Age: 2 years old w/adult
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10:00
a.m.
Thursdays May 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 10:00
a.m.
Ages 3-5 years old
Mother Goose Storytime
Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 11:00
a.m.
Thursdays May 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 11:00
a.m.
Ages 6-24 months w/adult
Goochland Book Group
meets the second Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. (Sept.-June) at
Java Jodi's.
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Hanover Branch Library
Book Sale
Friday April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday April 26 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Call or visit the library for more information.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hanover Library.
Lunch on the Lawn
Wednesday April 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and dessert will be supplied.
Entertainment will include the Hanover High Jazz Band, a magician
and a clown! Please RSVP by 5:00 pm on Friday April 25 by calling
(804) 365-6210 or visiting the library 7527 Library Drive.
Sponsored by the
Friends of the Hanover Library.
Library Lullaby Family Storytime
Tuesday May 13 at 6:45 p.m.
Dress in your PJs for a special evening Storytime.
Lunchtime Book Group
Thursday May 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Dessert and drinks provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Sponsored by the
Friends of the Hanover Library.
Family Storytime
Fridays April 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 10:45 a.m.
Fridays May 2, 9, 16, 23 at 10:45 a.m.
All ages
Evening Book Group (new group!)
Please call or visit the library for program information.
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King and Queen Branch Library
Big Read Book Discussion
Monday April 21 at 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of To Kill a
Mockingbird by Harper Lee, as part of the library's
Big Read program.
Head Start Storytime
Tuesday April 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Family Storytime
Friday April 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Friday May 9 at 10:30 a.m.
All ages
King and Queen Book Club
meets the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
Please call or visit the library for more program information.
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Mechanicsville Branch Library
Poetry Contest Reception
Wednesday April 16 at 7:00 p.m.
We'll announce the winners of our poetry contest, and the winning
poems will be read.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.
Books Grow Imagination
Saturday April 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Listen to great stories read by guest readers in honor of Hanover
County's Global Youth Service Day. Have fun and support these
youth volunteers as they give back to their community. Make a
bookmark to give away, too.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.
The Hungry Caterpillar and Other stories by Eric Carle
Saturday May 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Join us for a special Storytime, featuring books by Eric Carle and
fun crafts.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Hanover Women's Club and the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays May 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Age: 2 years old w/adult
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays May 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5 years old
Family Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 11:15 a.m.
Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 11:15 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 11:15 a.m.
Thursdays May 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 11:15 a.m.
All ages
Mechanicsville Book Club
meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
Please call or visit the library for program information.
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Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Poetry and Pretzels
Tuesday April 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Poetry contest participants will share what inspired them to write and share
their works or those of a favorite poet.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.
Friends of the Montpelier Library Book Sale
Friday April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Preview Sale for Members)
Friday April 25 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. to noon
The book sale will be held at the Montpelier Ruritan building, which is located
next to the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.
Non-members are welcome to join during the Preview Sale. Proceeds from this book
sale will benefit the Montpelier Branch Library. For more information, please
call 883-7116.
Books Grow Imagination
Saturday April 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Listen to great stories read by guest readers in honor of Hanover
County's Global Youth Service Day. Have fun and support these
youth volunteers as they give back to their community. Make a
bookmark to give away, too.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.
Safety in the Community
Wednesday May 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Learn how you can be safe in your home, your neighborhood, and on the internet.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Montpelier Center for arts & Education.
Mother Goose Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 9:15 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 9:15 a.m.
Ages 6-24 months w/adult
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 3-5 years old
Montpelier Mystery Book Group
Meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Please call or visit the library for program information.
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Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Sit 'n Stitch
Every second Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
Next meeting: April 12 and May 10
Bring a bagged lunch and your current needlework projects.
Learn a new skill or brush up on techniques you already know. Discover
the perfect place to learn and laugh!
Dessert and drinks provided.
Magic of Krendl
Monday April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Bring out the magic in you with Krendl the magician!
This exciting and energetic show is full of fun and audience participation
that grabs you and doesn’t let go.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockville Library.
Pizza and Poetry Open Mic Night
Friday April 18 at 5:30 p.m.
For grades 5-7
Enjoy pizza with your friends, then "step up to the mic" and show us your
stuff. Check out our poetry collection and maybe write some lines of
your own.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockville Library.
Junior Friends' Fun Jam: Global Youth Service Day
Saturday April 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Give back to your community and have fun at the same time with your friends.
Help the library by making signs and bookmarks for the Friends of the
Rockville Library Book Sale.
Snacks served!
Sponsored by the Junior Friends of the Rockville Library.
Junior Friends' Fun Jam: Mom's the Word!
Saturday May 10 at 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate your Mom, Grandma, or Auntie with beautiful handmade cards and
tissue paper flowers she'll treasure forever. Just in time for
Mother's Day!
Snacks served!
Sponsored by the Junior Friends of the Rockville Library.
Concert Ballet of Virginia presents "Tales from Peter Rabbit"
Monday May 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a thrilling performance by the Concert Ballet of Virginia as it
brings the well-loved Peter Rabbit and his friends to life.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockville Library.
Toddler Storytime
Fridays April 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 10:00 a.m.
Fridays May 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Age: 2 years old w/adult
Preschool Storytime
Fridays April 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 10:45 a.m.
Fridays May 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-5 years old
Rockville Book Club
Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month (Sept.-May) at 10:00 a.m.
Please call or visit the library for program information.
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Upper King William Branch Library
Poetry Contest Reception
Monday April 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Poetry contest winners will read their poems, and all participants will
receive certificates.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the UKW Library.
Mother Goose Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 11:30 a.m.
Ages 6-24 months w/adult
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5 years old
Family Storytime
Saturday April 12 at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10 at 1:00 p.m.
All Ages
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West Point Branch Library
To Kill a Mockingbird: The Book, The Film, The Themes
Sunday April 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
We'll discuss the heartwarming, yet controversial, award-winning novel by
Harper Lee and what makes the book special, as part of our
Big Read program. Pick up your free copy and
study guide at the library. Copies of the film are available for
checkout.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the West Point Library.
Poetry: Write It! Read It!
Thursday May 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Participants in our poetry contest are invited to present their entries at
this program, featuring the winners of our poetry contest.
Light refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the West Point Library.
Family Storytime
Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays May 7, 14, and 21 at 10:30 a.m.
All ages
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