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Your FREE guide to lifelong learning at
Central Rappahannock Regional Library March-April 2023
What’s happening
Discover Stafford
Scavenger Hunt
Grow a Reader
Storytime Specials
Friends of the Library
Big Spring Sale
SERVING FREDERICKSBURG, STAFFORD, SPOTSYLVANIA, AND WESTMORELAND
welcome
Martha Hutzel About Us
Welcome ........................................ 1
Director
We have so much going on in the Friends of the Library .................. 2, 13
next two months! The Friends of
the Library are hosting a big sale in Hours & Locations ......................... 14
March. Drop by for bargains, and
drop off pantry staples as part of our
Food for Friends drive. Classes and Events
Our satellite locations, which were
closed with the pandemic, are
reopening! Belmont will re-open
children ............................... 3-7
in mid-March and Partlow at the Birth-age 5 .............................. 3-4
beginning of April. Customers
in rural Spotsylvania County will have access to free wifi, Grades K-6 .............................. 5-6
computers, printing, holds pick-up, books, movies, audiobooks,
homework help, and reading recommendations.
teens .................................... 6-7
March is the final month for Adult Winter Reading, while the
Discover Stafford Scavenger Hunt continues through April. Don’t
miss these opportunities to learn about the history of Stafford
adults ................................ 8-12
County and keep count of your reading to earn fun prizes!
Arts & Crafts ............................... 8
Author Talks ............................... 8
We’re kicking off National Poetry Month on April 1 with a
Celebration of Poetry at Howell, featuring local poets and
Book Groups ............................... 9
musicians. Feeling poetic yourself? Share your original haiku and
couplets online with us throughout the month.
There’s a cool all-ages event coming up at the end of April at Games ......................................10
Howell. On April 22, get an introduction to amateur radio direction
finding with the Stafford Amateur Radio Association. The Going Green ...............................10
following Saturday, try out your new skills on a “fox hunt,” where
you’ll search for a hidden transmitter using a handheld antenna. Health & Wellness ......................11
Spring’s Grow a Reader specials for children 5 and under highlight Language Learning ......................11
this season of rebirth, as well as important holidays in our
communities: Purim, Passover, Easter, and Eid al-Fitr. Money Smart .............................11
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to come by after library hours Writers..................................... 12
for special Teen Take Over sessions on select Friday nights at
Howell and Salem Church branches. Hang out and have fun
with food, friends, and games. Are you a poet and you know it? Parks and Recreation ..................... 13
Enter our 20th annual Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest to
share your words and perhaps win prizes!
We have new language learning programs at the library.
English Language Basics for Beginners is an active learning class
that meets weekly at Fredericksburg Branch. Join our Language
Lab in person at Porter or online monthly, for tips and tricks on
learning a foreign language.
Take your crafting and design to a new level with IdeaSpace’s
Glowforge laser cutter. Get badged to learn to cut or engrave Stay up to date on what’s
materials and quickly create complex designs.
happening at your library!
While you’re visiting our branches this season, be sure to check
out two new exhibits--Picturing Women Inventors: A Poster Every two weeks, we email
Exhibition (throughout March) and Virginia’s Constitutions: A updates about events
Traveling Exhibition from the Library of Virginia (April 10-27 at
Porter; May 2-20 at Salem Church). and services for all ages.
Wishing you all a happy spring, Sign up at
librarypoint.org/enews
1 March-April 2023
librarypoint.org/ideaspace
1616 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
MakerLab Badges
librarypoint.org/makerlab-badges
Learn to use IdeaSpace equipment, then
use it independently for your own projects!
Glowforge Laser Cutter
Cut or engrave materials
AV Booth
Support your neighbors in need by donating one or A 10’x12’ soundproof audiovisual booth
more cans or boxes of food at any library branch for all your recording needs.
in March. In return, you'll receive a coupon for
20% off your entire purchase at the Friends Tech on the Go
of the Library Center and Bookshop
or pop-up sales and bookshops librarypoint.org/techgo
in the branches. High-tech equipment you can check out
1 coupon given per visit; coupon and use at home!
is redeemed at time of purchase.
Neewer LED Studio Lights Kit
March, all branches Portable studio lights, useful for lighting both
th
indoor and outdoor shots
Collapsible Green Screen Kit
Radio Transmitter Workshop A portable green screen for home use
and Search
All ages, including families. Attendance at
1st session recommended, but not required,
to attend the 2nd session.
Howell, Saturdays, April 22 and 29, 9:00-11:30
April 22: Introduction to amateur radio
direction finding.
April 29: Search for a hidden transmitter using
a handheld antenna. New hunters will be paired
with experienced hunters from the e Stafford
Staf
Amateur Radio Association.
Save the date Uncover the who, what, when, where, why,
CRRL-Con is coming!
g! and how of pollination by exploring the unique
relationship between pollinators and flowers.
May 20, Howell Branch
librarypoint.org/crrl-con The Pollination Investigation exhibition
was created by Smithsonian Gardens in
collaboration with the National Museum of
Natural History and made available by the
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition
Service. It is funded in part by the
Smithsonian Women's Committee.
All ages.
Level up your skills with the premier
video-based online training resource All branches,
covering technical skills, creative April 3-29
techniques, business strategies, and
more.
librarypoint.org/linkedin
March-April 2
Grow a Reader
Birth-age 5 • librarypoint.org/grow-a-reader
Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities
that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read.
For children and
their caregivers
*Special
FREDERICKSBURG SPOTSYLVANIA STAFFORD holiday-themed
storytime on
Fredericksburg Salem Church Howell Branch this date
Branch Branch Mother Goose Time
Mother Goose Time (Ages 2 and under)
Mother Goose Time
(Ages 2 and under) Fridays, 10:00-10:15, except 3/17
(Ages 2 and under)
Tuesdays, 10:30-10:45 Wednesdays, 10:00-10:15,
except 3/15 Toddler Time (Ages 2-3)
Wednesdays, 9:30-9:45 Thursdays, 10:00-10:20,
Toddler Time (Ages 2-3) except 3/16 and 4/13
Toddler Time (Ages 2-3)
Wednesdays, 11:00-11:20 Fridays, 11:00-11:20, except 3/17
Wednesdays, 10:30-10:50
Thursdays, 10:00-10:20,
Alphabet Soup (Ages 2-5) except 3/15, 3/16 and 4/13 Alphabet Soup (Ages 2-5)
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30,
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:00,
Alphabet Soup (Ages 2-5) except 3/1*, 3/15, 4/5* and 4/19*
except 4/4*
Fridays, 10:00-10:30,
Preschool Time (Ages 3-5) except 3/17 and 4/7* Preschool Time (Ages 3-5)
Wednesdays, 11:00-11:30,
Fridays, 10:30-11:00 except 3/15
Preschool Time (Ages 3-5)
Thursdays, 11:00-11:30,
except 3/16 and 4/13 Porter Branch
Mother Goose Time
Snow Branch (Ages 2 and under)
Mother Goose Time Tuesdays, 9:30-9:45
(Ages 2 and under)
Tuesdays, 11:00-11:15,
Toddler Time (Ages 2-3)
Tuesdays, 10:30-10:50
except 3/14*
Thursdays, 10:30-10:50,
Alphabet Soup (Ages 2-5) except 4/13
Thursdays, 11:00-11:30,
except 3/16* Alphabet Soup (Ages 2-5)
Fridays, 10:30-11:00, except 4/7*
Towne Centre Preschool Time (Ages 3-5)
Branch Fridays, 9:30-10:00
Mother Goose Time
(Ages 2 and under)
Wednesdays, 11:00-11:15
WESTMORELAND
Alphabet Soup (Ages 2-5)
Cooper Branch
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30
Alphabet Soup (Ages 2-5)
Fridays, 11:00-11:30,
except 3/24* and 4/7*
3 March-April 2023
Grow a Reader All a g
wit e s
Spotlight on
Storytime Specials
c ar eg h a
iver. Early Literacy
Early literacy is what children learn
Stories, songs, and activities. about reading and writing before they
can actually read or write. Early literacy
Grow a Reader Special: is not the teaching of reading. It is laying
Hello Spring! the strong foundation so that when
children are taught to read in school,
Howell, Wednesday, March 8, 10:00-10:30
Salem Church, Friday, March 10, 10:00-10:30 they are ready.
Cooper, Friday, March 24, 11:00-11:30 In our Grow a Reader classes,
Newton, Friday, March 24, 11:00-11:30 we help lay that foundation. Each class
Snow, Thursday, April 6, 11:00-11:30 focuses on one of the early literacy skills
or practices through stories, activities,
Grow a Reader Special: and caregiver-child interactions.
Happy Purim We will cover early literacy practices
Howell Branch, Wednesday, March 1, 10:00-10:30 and skills such as letter knowledge and
narrative skills.
Grow a Reader Special: Find more early literacy tips at
Preparing for Passover librarypoint.org/grow-a-reader and on the
Grow a Reader page in the May-June
Howell Branch, Wednesday, April 5, 10:00-10:30 issue of At Your Library.
Grow a Reader Special:
Happy Easter
Fredericksburg, Tuesday, April 4, 9:30-10:00
Salem Church, Friday, April 7, 10:00-10:30
Porter, Friday, April 7, 10:30-11:00
Cooper, Friday, April 7, 11:00-11:30
Newton, Friday, April 7, 11:00-11:30
Grow a Reader Special:
Eid Mubarak
Howell Branch, Wednesday, April 19, 10:00-10:30
Dolly Parton’s Imagination
Library (DPIL)--
Spotsylvania County
Graduation Party
Salem Church Branch, Howell, 2nd Thursdays, 4:30-5:00
Thursday, March 30, 6:00 Stories, songs and activities to support
Dolly Parton’s Imagination early literacy practices in an environment
Library- Spotsylvania County that adapts to youth with autism and other
celebrates this quarter’s DPIL developmental challenges.
graduates who reside in Spotsylvania County zip Youth of all ages with a caregiver.
codes and recently celebrated their fifth birthdays.
Presented by the Spotsylvania County affiliate of Sign up at librarypoint.org/events
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library championed
by Tabernacle United Methodist Church.
March-April 2023 4
Grades K-6
For updates and more details on all programs, visit
librarypoint.org/events.
All branches, Thursday, March
M 2,
Games, activities, during open hours
All-day activities and pop-up stories.
and more
Coded Communication
STEM
Howell, Friday, March 3, 4:30-5:15
Snow, Friday, March 10, 4:30-5:15
Salem Church, Friday, March 17, 4:15-5:00
Caves
Fredericksburg, Friday,
March 10, 4:30-5:15
Games and Sports
of All Sorts Practice your reading with therapy dogs
Porter, Friday, March 17, 4:15-5:00 trained to be avid listeners. Sign up at your
branch to book your time.
Elephants
STEM Towne Centre, 1st Thursdays, 5:30-7:00
Towne Center, Friday March 24, Porter, 1st Saturdays, 10:30-12:00
4:00-4:45 Salem Church, 1st Saturdays, 2:30-4:00
Howell, 2nd Saturdays, 1:30-3:00
Earth Day Fredericksburg, 3rd Saturdays, 2:00-3:30
Fredericksburg, Friday, April 14, 4:30-5:15 Snow, 4th Saturdays, 2:30-4:00
Snow, Friday, April 14, 4:30-5:15
Porter, Friday, April 21, 4:15-5:00
Inspiring Books
Salem Church, Friday, April 21, 4:15-5:00
Underwater Exploration
for Young
STEM
Towne Center, Friday April 28, 4:00-4:45
Building Bridges
STEM
Environmentalists
Howell, Friday, April 7, 4:30-5:15
In partnership with Virginia
Department of Transportation
View the full list:
5 March-April 2023
D scover
Stafford
Teens For updates and more details
on all programs, visit
librarypoint.org/events.
OurSpace
Scavenger Hunt A teen social space for playing games, doing homework,
and getting creative.
Join the hunt! Salem Church, Mondays 3:00-7:00; Tuesdays 3:00-5:30;
Wednesdays 3:00-5:30; Thursdays 3:00-7:00
All branches, February 1-May 1
Pick up a scavenger hunt booklet from any Time With a Therapy Dog
branch, then locate Stafford County historic and Read or relax with a therapy dog. In partnership with Blue
cultural markers for a chance to earn a souvenir Gray Therapy Dogs. Grade 7-adult with disabilities, plus
badge and enter raffle prize drawings from local their caregiver. Sign up at the branch to book your time.
partners. Sponsored by the Stafford Museum Porter, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10:00-11:00
and Cultural Center in partnership with Stafford Howell, 3rd Mondays, 11:00-12:00
Historical Society. All ages
Fredericksburg Matinee: Star Wars: A New Hope
Craft Time Grade 7-adult
Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00
Fredericksburg, Saturday, March 4, 2:00-4:15
March 8: Felt Flowers
April 12: Scavenger Hunt
All Ages Chess
Drop in for casual chess. Players of all experience
levels welcome.
Porter, 2nd Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00
Chess Time
Drop in for casual chess. Players of all experience
levels welcome. Grades K-12
Fredericksburg, Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30
Origami Thursdays When the library’s closed, the real fun begins . . .
Fredericksburg, Thursdays, 5:30- 7:30 Come hang after hours with games, food, and
friends. ONLY for Teens (Grades 6-12)
Drop in to try some Origami.
Grades K-12 Salem Church Branch, Friday, March 24, 6:00-8:00
Howell Branch, Friday, March 31, 6:00-8:00
20th Annual Claudia Emerson
Teen Poetry Contest
Celebrate National Poetry Month by submitting your
original poetry. Winners are awarded cash prizes and
invited to read their work.
Entries will be judged by local poets: Laura Bylenok
and David Anthony Sam.
2 Categories: Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12
Maximum of two entries
per person
Entries accepted online April 1-15:
librarypoint.org/teen-poetry-contest
Grades 4-6
2nd Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30
March 14: Bright Family 1
by Matthew Cody
April 11: Chester and Gus
by Cammie McGovern
March-April 6
Teens For updates and more details
on all programs, visit
librarypoint.org/events.
Book Groups Art
Teen Anime & Manga Club Origami Thursdays Comic
Come watch anime, read manga, and
chat about your favorite series.
Grades K-12
Fredericksburg, Thursdays 5:30- 7:30 Art Show
Porter, 1st Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 Submissions
28th Annual Johnny P. Submit 1-2 original pieces of artwork
Young Adult Book Group Johnson Teen Art Show to be considered for inclusion in the
VIRTUAL, 2nd Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 Reception Comic Art Show at Salem Church
Fredericksburg, Friday, Branch. No copies, just original
Grades 7-12 interpretations, by artists of any age.
March 3, 7:00-8:30
March 9: Man Made Monsters Find rules and registration at
by Andrea L. Rogers librarypoint.org/crrl-con.
Teen Art Tuesdays
April 13: Queen of the Tiles Drop in for a chill art afternoon. Bring Submissions accepted: April 1-29
by Hanna Alkaf your own supplies, or use ours. Bring Exhibition: May 1-31
your own friends, or meet new ones.
Anime Blizzard Grades 6-12 Opening reception: May 8
Watch, discover, and discuss anime Howell, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays,
with other fans and friends. March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25,
Grades 6-12 4:00-6:00
Snow, 3rd Fridays, 4:00-5:00
Middle School Nature Journaling
Graphic Novel
Book Group WORKSHOP
Lake Anna State Park rangers help you In partnership with
VIRTUAL, create a nature journaling sketchbook Virginia State Parks.
4th Thursdays, and teach basic drawing techniques
6:30-7:30 Snow, Saturday, March 4,
to explore nature through art. 2:00-4:00
Grades 6-8 Supplies included.
March 23:
M is for Monster Grade 7-adult • Sign up at librarypoint.org/events
by Talia Dutton
April 27:
Little Monarchs
by Jonathan Case
Games
All Ages Chess Grades
Casual chess for all ages. Players of 6-12
all experience levels welcome.
Audiobooks featuring Porter, 2nd Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00
Female Chess Time
Narrators Casual chess. Players of all
experience levels welcome.
Grades K-12
Fredericksburg, Wednesdays,
5:30-7:30
Pop Culture Trivia and Craft:
Star Wars
Test your pop culture knowledge Salem Church, 1st Mondays,
with a family-friendly trivia contest 5:00-6:00
and craft. All ages. Howell, 3rd Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30
Sign up at librarypoint.org.
Fredericksburg, Saturday, April 1, Porter, 3rd Thursdays, 5:30-7:00
View the full list: 3:30-5:00 Fredericksburg, 4th Tuesdays,
5:30-6:30
7 March-April 2023
Adults For updates and more details
on all programs, visit
librarypoint.org/events.
DMV Connect Arts & Crafts
The DMV portable
office will process add QR Beginner Crafts A Lo
Loos
Loosely
osel
elyy Knit
Knit Group
Gro
G roup
up
drivers’ licenses, code for Materials provided. Sign up at Bring your current knitting
ID cards, titles, and librarypoint.org. or crochet projects.
registrations. appts link Beginners welcome.
Fredericksburg, 1st Fridays,
Appointments required: 10:00-12:00 Montross, 2nd
dmv.virginia.gov/onlineservices/ and 4th Mondays, 6:00-7:00
appointment-selector.aspx March 3: Cup Weaving
April 7: Playing Card Boxes Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:00-7:45,
Salem Church, Monday, March 27, and 3rd Thursdays, 3:30-5:30
10:00-2:00
Nature Journaling Workshop
op
Snow, Wednesday, April 5, 10:00-2:00 Pop Culture
Pop Cult
Cu ltur
uree
Lake Anna State Park rangers helplp you
create a nature journaling sketchbook
book Trivia
Tri
Tr i and Craft:
Fredericksburg Linux and teach basic drawing techniques to Star Wars
Users Group explore nature through art. Supplies All ages. Sign up at librarypoint.org.
Meet with Open Source and Linux included. In partnership with
users to discuss IT solutions. Virginia State Parks. Grade 7-adult. Fredericksburg, Saturday, April 1,
Sign up at librarypoint.org. 3:30-5:00
Howell, 4th Saturdays, 9:00-12:00
March 25: Emacs Snow, Saturday, March 4, 2:00-4:00 Sewing for Beginners
April 22: ZeroTier Learn to sew a drawstring bag
Crochet for Beginners by hand. Materials provided.
Red Cross Blood Drive Materials provided for learning Sign up at librarypoint.org.
Ages 17 and up. Sign up at basic crochet stitches. Bring your
RedCrossBlood.org own supplies for any crochet (or Salem Church, Monday, March 13,
knitting) projects. Intermediate and 4:00-5:00
Howell, Saturday, March 4, 9:00-3:00
experienced crafters also welcome.
Howell, Saturday, April 1, 9:00-3:00 Take & Make Grownup
Salem Church, 1st Mondays,
Porter, Thursday, April 20, 12:30-6:30 4:00-5:00 Activity Bags
Pick your bag up in person from a
Science Fiction and Fantasy 3D Design Lab library branch while supplies last.
Fan Club Learn about 3D modeling techniques.
All branches. March: Gardening,
Discuss your favorite science fiction April: Origami
and fantasy media with other fans. IdeaSpace, 2nd Thursdays, 6:00-7:00
Fredericksburg and VIRTUAL,
March 9: Extruding
April 13: Fillets & Chamfers
Art Shows
1st Fridays, 4:00-5:00. Teen Art Show
No meeting April 7. Fredericksburg, March-April
Author SPONSORED BY North Stafford High School
Student Art Show
Talks Porter, April
Enjoy a range of talks from Pam Jenoff
bestselling authors and thought New York Times-bestselling
leaders. To register or view author of The Orphan’s Tale and
recordings, visit libraryc.org/crrl The Lost Girls of Paris
Tuesday, March 28, 7:00
David Epstein
Bestselling author of Range: Why Kate Beaton
Generalists Triumph in a Specialized
New York Times-bestselling
World and The Sports Game
cartoonist of Hark! A Vagrant! and Adult
Monday, March 13, 1:00 Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands
Tuesday, April 4, 7:00
Jernard A. Wells
Award-winning TV host, celebrity chef, William Kent Krueger Challenge
and author of Southern Modified and Log 5 books read between January
Southern Inspired The bestselling author discusses
Fox Creek, his newest book in the 1-March 31 to earn a mug or blanket,
Tuesday, March 21, 4:00 Cork O’Connor mystery series, set while supplies last. Sign up and log
in the north woods of Minnesota, books at librarypoint.org/winter.
and his other works.
Thursday, April 27, 8:00
March-April 8
Adults For updates and more details
Branch N ew
Members
on all programs, visit Book Groups Always
Welcome!
librarypoint.org/events. Towne Centre
1st Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00
Book Groups librarypoint.org/book-groups March 1: Favorite Childhood Books
April 5: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
by Elle Cosimano
The Hague Winery Facebook Book Chats
Book Group VIRTUAL, 3rd Wednesdays, Porter
1st Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 7:00-8:00 1st Thursdays, 6:30-7:45
Meets at The Hague Winery, 8268 Join us at facebook.com/groups/ March 2: Caroline: Little House,
Cople Hwy., Hague, 22469 crrlbookchat on 3rd Wednesdays for Revisited by Sarah Miller
March 2: A Farewell to Arms lively book chatter. April 6: Dimestore: A Writer’s Life
by Ernest Hemingway March 15: Beware the Ides of March by Lee Smith
April 6: Caleb’s Crossing April 19: Books That Make You Laugh! NEW
by Geraldine Brooks Newton DAY/ TIME!
Strangeways Brewing: Offsite, 2nd Wednesdays,
Science Fiction Book Group Books and Beer 6:00-7:00. Books will be available
VIRTUAL, 1st Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 for pickup at the Newton Branch.
Ask at branch for location.
Discuss popular speculative and Meets at Strangeways Brewing,
contemplative science fiction. 350 Lansdowne Rd., March 8: Dragons in a Bag
Fredericksburg, 22401 by Zetta Elliott
March 7: A Closed and Common Orbit
by Becky Chambers March 16: The Vanishing Half April 12: The Housekeeper and
by Brit Bennett the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
April 4: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
by Christopher Paolini April 20: Unsheltered Montross
by Barbara Kingsolver 2nd Fridays, 11:00-12:00
True Crime Book Group
Mysteries & Thrillers March 10: Hamnet
VIRTUAL, 2nd Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 by Maggie O’Farrell
Read and discuss resources pertaining
Book Group
April 14: The Soul of an Octopus
to the month’s case. VIRTUAL, 3rd Mondays, 6:30-7:30 by Sy Montgomery
Find recommended reading at March 20: Under the Harrow
librarypoint.org/events by Flynn Berry Fredericksburg
March 9: Lizzie Borden April 17: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 2nd Saturdays: 10:00-11:30
April 13: Gianni Versace March 11: A Walk in the Woods
Reading Through the Ages by Bill Bryson
Books and Wine Book Group April 8: March
2nd Mondays except in March, VIRTUAL, 4th Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 by Geraldine Brooks
7:00-8:00
Find links to eBooks at
Zibibbo 73, 2757 Richmond Hwy, librarypoint.org/events Cooper
Stafford, 22554 3rd Thursdays, 3:00-4:00
March 23: The Napoleon of
March 6: Mrs. March by Virginia Feito Notting Hill. A farcical dystopian novel March 16: Luck of the Draw.
April 10: Crossroads from the early 20th century. Read a book with the words
by Jonathan Franzen “luck” or “lucky” in the title.
April 27: The Tale of Genji. Written by
a Japanese noblewoman in the early April 20: Free Read
See the History section for 11th century and considered by some
Civil War Book Group to be the first novel. Salem Church
3rd Mondays, 6:30-7:30
Colonial Beach Brewing: See Language Learning for March 20: The Book Woman
Books and Beer English Language Learners of Troublesome Creek
2nd Tuesdays, Book Group by Kim Michele Richardson
5:30-6:30 April 17: The Beauty in Breaking
Meets at by Michele Harper
Colonial Beach Brewing,
215C Washington Ave.,
Colonial Beach, 22443
VIRTUAL, Tuesday, April 18,
March 14: The Hobbit
by J.R.R.Tolkien
We the Readers 7:00-8:00.
April 11: The Night Circus Civic Book Club Girls Like Us
Explore a variety of civic by Rachel Lloyd
by Erin Morgenstern
topics to enlighten and Special guest Michele Trampe,
empower you to make positive Executive Director at Central
changes in our society. Virginia Justice Initiative
9 March-April 2023Civic Labs Games Going Green
A casual, interactive experience
offering resources, activities, and Mahjong Players Club Water, Water Everywhere!
conversation about issues that Experienced and beginner players Presented by Lake Anna State Park.
affect our community welcome. To celebrate World Water Day
Cooper, Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 (March 22), join Lake Anna
Water Conservation park rangers to discover water
Porter, Wednesdays, 1:00-5:00 conservation and learn how you can
Calculate your water footprint and help protect freshwaters and the
learn ways to conserve and sustain this Tabletop Game Night Chesapeake Bay.
limited resource. In partnership with Play old games, learn how to play new
Lake Anna State Park. Snow, Wednesday, March 8,
ones, or bring a game to share. 2:00-3:00
Snow, Wednesday, March 8, 1:00-2:00 Fredericksburg, Thursdays, 5:30-7:30
Tiny Space Gardening
Food as Medicine Basic Bridge From vertical gardening to pots on
Learn how you can utilize food to heal Novice to mid-level players with basic a deck, learn how to grow a great
your body and boost your immune knowledge of bidding and the play of garden, regardless of space.
system with these useful resources. the hand.
In partnership with the Salem Church, Thursday, March 30,
Fredericksburg Food Co-Op. Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00
12:00-4:00
Towne Centre, Thursday, March 16,
2:00-3:00 My Garden of a
Intermediate Bridge Thousand Bees
Fredericksburg, Monday, March 27, Serious bridge for advanced players.
11:00-12:00 Enjoy this PBS Nature documentary ary
Salem Church, Wednesdays except the and learn how you can help the
Porter, Tuesday, March 28, 11:00-12:00 3rd, 12:00-4:00 pollinators. Free wildflower seeds
Snow, 3rd Wednesdays, 12:00-4:00 given to attendees while
Citizen Science supplies last.
Learn about citizen science, when Porter, Saturday, April 1, 2:00-3:00
the public voluntarily helps conduct All-Ages Chess
scientific research. Citizen scientists Players of all experience levels
may design experiments, collect data, welcome. Upcycling Craft:
analyze results, and solve problems. Porter, 2nd Wednesdays, Plastic Bottle Planter
4:00-6:00 Presented by the R-Board.
Howell, Friday, April 7, 4:00-5:00 Materials provided. All ages.
Porter, Friday, April 21, 3:30-4:30 Porter, Friday, April 7, 10:00-11:30
History
Civil War Book Group
In partnership with the
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Fierce
WOMEN
National Military Park
Fredericksburg, 1st Thursdays, Porter, Howell,
6:00-7:00 Fredericksburg,
Salem Church,
March 2: Opium Eating: An Snow,
Autobiographical Sketch
April 6: Women’s War: Fighting and
Towne Centre eBooks
March 1-31 and
Surviving the American Civil War by
Explore the inventions of 19 highly
Stephanie McCurry
accomplished American women. eAudio
Picturing Women Inventors is organized by the Smithsonian
Historical Walk Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the
A leisurely walking tour of historic Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, and
downtown Fredericksburg. Starts at was developed in collaboration with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office and made possible with the support of Lyda Hill
Fredericksburg Branch. Philanthropies IF/THEN Initiative and Ericsson.
Wednesday, April 19, 2:30-4:00.
Rain date: Wednesday, April 26. View the
full list:
Virginia’s Constitutions: A Traveling
Exhibition from the Library of Virginia
Porter: April 10-27, Salem Church: May 2-20
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the current Virginia state
constitution, follow early versions of Virginia’s constitution from its
first days establishing state and local governments to today’s version. n.
An exhibition from the Library of Virginia with support from the Virginia Law Foundation,
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Reed Smith LLP, and McGuireWoods.
March-April 2023 10Adults For updates and more details
on all programs, visit
librarypoint.org/events.
Health & Wellness
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Chair Yoga Memory Café:
Support Group Montross, Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 Relax and Reminisce
Presented by Julie Burks with the Presented by certified instructor Share conversation and nostalgia in a
Alzheimer’s Association. Kay Hawkins. relaxed atmosphere. For adults with
Cooper, 1st Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 early memory loss and their
Tai Chi & Qi Gong care partners.
Howell, 3rd Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00
Comfortable attire. No experience Salem Church, Friday, March 17,
Time with a Therapy Dog necessary. Class held next to the 10:30-12:00
Read or relax with a therapy dog. Food Court.
In partnership with Blue Gray Towne Centre, Wednesdays, March 8
Therapy Dogs. Grade 7-adult with and 22, April 5 and 19, 9:00-10:00.
disabilities, plus their caregiver.
Sign up at the branch. MWHC Hospice:
Porter, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, A Journey to Peace
10:00-11:00 Presented by Mary Washington
Howell, 3rd Mondays, 11:00-12:00 Healthcare Hospice.
Join via Facebook Live at Whether you’re a pro or
facebook.com/crrlnews. want to learn, come bullet journal
No Facebook account needed. with other enthusiasts. Some
VIRTUAL, 2nd Tuesdays, 11:00-12:00 supplies provided.
March 14: Supporting Veterans at the Porter, Monday, April 17,
End of Life 6:00-7:30
April 11: The Gift of Preemptive
Planning: Advanced Medical Care
Language Learning
Language Lab
Learn new foreign
N E W!
Conversation TOEFL Exam Prep Group
Groups
Improve your English and transform
language learning techniques and share your future with this 8-week TOEFL
feedback on current foreign language (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
learning goals! French exam preparation group.
Porter or VIRTUAL, Conversation Group Sign up at librarypoint.org/events
1st Mondays, 4:00-5:00 Practice French in a relaxed Porter, Saturdays, March 4 and 11, and
atmosphere. All levels welcome. Tuesdays, April 11-May 30, 7:00-7:45
English Language N E W!
Porter, 2nd and 4th Fridays,
Basics for Beginners 4:00-5:00
Learn basic English in an active learning
class for beginners. English Conversation Groups Naturalization
Fredericksburg, Wednesdays Practice speaking English in a Information
beginning March 8, 1:30-2:30 relaxed atmosphere. Session
VIRTUAL, Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00 Learn the steps to
English Language Learners U.S. citizenship.
Fredericksburg, Thursdays, Presented by U.S.
Book Group 1:00-2:00 Citizenship and
Sponsored by Rappahannock Area Porter, 2nd and 4th Fridays, Immigration Services.
Regional Adult Education (RARAE). 10:30-11:30 Howell, Tuesday,
Call Porter Adult Research Desk April 11, 12:00-2:00
(540-372-1144, ext. 7339) Spanish Conversation Group
to reserve a copy. Salem Church, Tuesday,
Practice speaking Spanish in a April 25, 1:00-3:00
Porter, 2nd and 4th Fridays, 9:30-10:30 relaxed atmosphere. Porter, Tuesday,
March 10 and 24: The Italian Cure All levels welcome. May 9, 4:00-6:00
by Melodie Campbell Porter, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays,
April 14 and 28: A Long Walk 3:00-4:00
to Water by Linda Sue Park
11 March-April 2023Lunch & Learn Movies
VIRTUAL, Fridays, 12:00-1:00 Cinema Night
Join at facebook.com/crrlnews. No Facebook account needed. Cooper, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays,
4:00-6:00
Women Who Served in WWII Poetry as a Witness March 14: Gigi & Nate
March 3. Presented by local historian April 7. Presented by David Anthony March 28: Easter Sunday
Virginia Lyman Lucas. Sam, Vice President of the Poetry
Society of Virginia, North Central April 11: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Blue Gray Therapy Dogs Virginia Region. Explore five poems April 25: Ticket to Paradise
March 10. What is a therapy dog, and from American history written in
how can my dog become qualified? protest to advocate for change. Fredericksburg Matinee:
Star Wars: A New Hope
Circadian Rhythms: Hiking 101 A showing of the feature film
April 14. Presented by Stafford County Grade 7-Adult.
Our Inner Clocks
March 17. Presented by local naturalist Parks and Recreation. Learn about Fredericksburg, Saturday, March 4,
Jon Bachman. local trails and essential tips for hiking. 2:00-4:15
Discovering Nature
Self-Sustaining Hobby Farming
March 24. Erin and Dave from B&B at Sundown Writers
Farm share their journey from what April 21. Presented by local
naturalist Jon Bachman. Comic Creators Roundtable
started as a small hobby farm with
only 10 chickens to a self-sustaining IdeaSpace, 1st Thursdays,
homestead that now includes pigs, Upcycling 6:00-7:00
steers, goats, turkeys, and more. April 28. Learn tips for making comics in the
Use it up, digital age using drawing tablets and
Finding Your Irish Ancestors wear it out, art software.
March 31. Presented by Trish Little make it do,
Taylor. Learn methods and resources or do without. Inklings Writers Group
for researching your Irish Learn about Learn new writing techniques and
family history. upcycling and exchange feedback on current
repurposing projects. All experience levels
things we own. welcome.
Money Smart March topic: Editing Has Its Place
April topic: Writing Poetry
Free Tax Preparation Clinics
IRS-trained volunteers will help
M i
Music Howell and VIRTUAL,
1st Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30
prepare simple tax returns through CRRL’s IdeaSpace Presents Porter and VIRTUAL, 4th Thursdays,
AARP or Rappahannock United Way. Watch musical performances
Dates and availability subject to 6:00-7:30
by local artists recorded at
change. Visit librarypoint.org/tax-
Celebration
IdeaSpace. View on our YouTube
answers for dates, locations, and @crrlvideo, playlist:
required documents.
of Poetry
CRRL’s IdeaSpace Presents.
Cooper, Howell, Fredericksburg,
Porter, Salem Church, Music Engineering Class
January 23-April 15 Celebrate National
Presented by local producer Poetry Month with local
Your Money Matters Zach Gouldman. Watch a poets and musicians as
demonstration on using they share their original
Mondays in April, 12:00-1:00 the software program works. Poets will answer
(virtual). Join via Facebook Live at Ableton to create beats audience questions
facebook.com/crrlnews. and engineer vocals. and have their books
No Facebook account needed. available for sale.
IdeaSpace, Wednesday,
April 3: First Time Home Buyers’ April 12, 6:00-7:00 Howell, Saturday,
Guide: Where to Get Started. April 1, 2:00-3:30
Presented by the Faith Housing
Coalition
Inklings Writers
April 10: Ten Things I Wish I Knew
Before Starting a Business. Critique Groups
Presented by the Greater Share feedback on current projects.
Fredericksburg Black Chamber of VIRTUAL, 2nd Mondays, 6:00-7:30,
Commerce Fiction
April 17: Eating Healthy on a Budget. Howell and VIRTUAL,
Presented by the Virginia Cooperative 4th Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30, Poetry
Extension
April 24: Personal Finance.
Presented by Lamont Brown, CFP,
Principal Wealth Manager of ALNA
Financial
March-April 2023 12Friends of the Library
Center & Bookshop 125 Olde Greenwich Drive,
Suite 150, Fredericksburg
PARKS AND RECREATION
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Serving Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland NEWS:
You can return library materials to any
branch. Bookdrops are open 24/7. You can
Based on CDC guidelines, customers renew in person, by telephone, or online
should not visit a branch if they on any device. The library is no longer
have a fever OR symptoms of charging overdue fines on materials.
COVID-19. Wearing a mask is
recommended for a full
10 days after exposure New to the library?
to COVID-19.
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FREDERICKSBURG
Access Services Fredericksburg Branch IdeaSpace:
125 Olde Greenwich Dr., Suite 155, 22408 1201 Caroline St., 22401 Making+Media
Mondays-Thursdays 9:00-1:00 Monday-Thursday 9:00-8:00 1616 Princess Anne St., 22401
Fridays by appointment Friday, Saturday 9:00-5:30 Monday–Thursday 2:00-8:00
Saturday 12:00-5:00
SPOTSYLVANIA
Belmont Satellite Location Starting Salem Church Branch Snow Branch
mid-March
Belmont Ruritan Club 2607 Salem Church Rd., 8740 Courthouse Rd., 22553
and the Belmont Club of Women 22407 Monday, Tuesday 9:00-8:00
7124 Belmont Road, Mineral, 23117 Monday 9:00-8:00 Wednesday–Saturday 9:00-5:30
Mondays 4:00-7:00 Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00-5:30
Towne Centre Branch
Thursday 9:00-8:00
Partlow Satellite Location Starting Friday, Saturday 9:00-5:30 390 Spotsylvania Mall, 22407
early April
Partlow Ruritan Club, Monday 10:00-5:30
3229 Partlow Road, Partlow, 22534 Tuesday–Thursday 10:00-8:00
Tuesdays 4:00-7:00 Friday, Saturday 10:00-5:00
STAFFORD
Fried Center Howell Branch Porter Branch
Germanna Community College 806 Lyons Blvd., 22406 2001 Parkway Blvd., 22554
124 Old Potomac Church Rd., 22554 Monday–Thursday 9:00-8:00 Monday–Thursday 9:00-8:00
Monday-Thursday 5:00-8:00 Friday–Saturday 9:00-5:30 Friday, Saturday 9:00-5:30
Saturday 9:00-5:00
WESTMORELAND
Cooper Branch Montross Branch Newton Branch
20 Washington Ave., 22443 56 Polk St., 22520 22 Coles Point Rd., 22469
Monday, Friday, Saturday 9:00-1:00 Monday, Thursday 12:00-8:00 Monday 12:00-8:00
Tuesday, Wednesday 12:00-8:00 Tuesday, Saturday 1:00-5:00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00-1:00
Thursday 1:00-5:00 Wednesday, Friday 9:00-1:00 Wednesday 1:00-5:00
Friday 9:00-5:00
For updates to branch hours and library services, visit librarypoint.org.
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