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Visit branches of the Gloucester County Public Library to
schedule your appointment. Learn details, eligibility
requirements, dates and times OR call (804) 693-2998.
(Bring ID, W-2’s, last year’s tax return)
Computer Help! Those with no experience are
welcome as well as those looking
to learn something new.
Newsletter April - May 2011
Lunch Bunch 2nd Tuesday of each month. Bring a brown bag
lunch. Dessert and beverage provided. Speakers and
entertainment round out the fun. Check the schedule
to see who and what will be spotlighted each month.
Lunch Bunch Dates
April 12th at 12:00 pm
Kathy Van Mullekom, Daily Press Garden Writer
May 10th at 12:00 pm
Jean Duggan, Bay Agency on Aging
Wednesday
April 6th at 6:30 pm
Community Room
Main Library
Learn all about your CREDIT SCORE; what it is and
how to improve it. Guest speaker, Linda Grow will
share information and answer your questions on this
very important topic.
Clubs - Check’Em Out! The Day Bookclub - third Tuesday of each month at 12:30 pm.
The Literary Ladies of the Evening - second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. All welcome.
The Chess Club - every Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Come in for an hour or even two. All skill levels welcome!
The Creative Jewelry Art with Strings and Knots Club - two Sundays a month from 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
Meet the 3rd and 17th of April and the 1st and 15th of May. Enjoy macrame, crochet, or braiding. Join in the fun!
The Ani-manga Club - third Monday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Watch anime features and meet anime and manga otaku (aficionados).
The Game Club - four th Monday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Play Rock Band 2, Dance Dance Revolution, Super Smash Bros. Melee or bring in your own games to share!
We have Playstation 3, Playstation 2, and Wii.
Board and card games are also welcome.
The Coupon Club-Monday mornings at 10:00 am in a Study Room.
Share coupons, web sites and ideas. Further plans will be made as the group grows. All welcome.
The Knitting Guild of Tidewater - Tuesdays at 1:30 pm.
For more information call 804-693-2998.
Key: = Registration Required.
Questions, comments or suggestions for future programs please contact
Ginny Snowden at [email protected] or 804-693-2998.
Main Library
6920 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2998
Point Branch
1720 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9790
Spring Floral Arrangement April 18th at 6:00p.m.
Point Branch Library
A fun evening to meet new people and make
something pretty. Space is limited.
Gross Science
The Virginia Air and Space Center presents “Gross
Science.” Take a close look at the food chain, examine
owl pellets, why the world needs dung beetles and dare
to eat a grub!
Designed for 3rd & 4th graders
Main Library
Sat. April 30th 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Mother/Daughter Tea Time
Monday May 16th at 2:00 pm
Girls ages 9-18 and their Mom
or Grandmother. Wear your
fanciest outfit. Crafts and tea
time snacks.
Blessed By The Best May 14th at Noon
Main Library Community Room
Author Elder Larry Harris will share
thoughts from and sign copies of his
inspirational book.
Staycations May 25th at 6:30 pm
Main Library Community Room
Representatives from area
Tourism Departments will
share information on attractions
in the surrounding counties
and cities. Suggestions for making a STAYCATION a
success for your family will be offered. Win a door prize!
Key: = Registration Required.
Develop your child’s love for the Library and
literature by participating in developmentally
appropriate programs and events. Books, rhymes,
music, crafts and fun activities provide a wonderful
way to introduce children to the world of literature.
Story Time
Paws to Read Designed to build confidence in reading. Dogs listen
uncritically and wag their tails. Paws also helps kids
relate to dogs as pets.
Ages 6 - 10 years
Main Library
Monday April 4th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Monday April 25th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Monday May 2nd 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
POINT LIBRARY
MAIN LIBRARY
Kids! Read and Recycle
Book Program
April is the time to come in and spend
all your book bucks you collected in March!
Ages 1-18 years
Main and Point Libraries
Questions, comments or suggestions for future programs please contact
Dolores Breen at [email protected] or 804-693-2998.
Spring Session
Main Library
Wednesdays @ 9:30 am, First session April 13th
Ages birth-18months
Main Library Tuesdays
9:30 am 2 years
10:30 am 3-5 years
Wednesdays
10:30 am 3-5 years
Point Branch Every Wednesday
11:00 am 2 & 3 years
1:00 pm for 4 & 5 years
Teen Film Festival deadline
for submissions is 5:00 pm,
May 20, 2011.
Key: = Registration Required.
Main Library Story Time Themes
April: Farms
Tuesday 5th
Wednesday 6th
Library Stories
Tuesday 12th
Wednesday 13th
Eggs!
Tuesday 19th
Wednesday 20th
Pop-ups!
Tuesday 26th
Wednesday 27th
May: BEAR
Tuesday 3rd
Wednesday 4th
Mother’s Day
Tuesday 10th
Wednesday 11th
Butterflies
Tuesday 17th
Wednesday 18th
Dinosaur
Tuesday 24th
Wednesday 25th
NO STORY TIME
Tuesday 31st
Point Branch Library Story Time Themes
April: Bunnies
Wednesday 6th
Library stories
Wednesday 13th
Easter stories
Wednesday 20th
April Showers
Wednesday 27th
May: Mother’s Day stories
Wednesday 4th
Caterpillars to butterflies
Wednesday 11th
Bugs
Wednesday 18th
Gardening
Wednesday 25th
Money Smarts for Teens! Wednesday April 6th at 1:00 pm
Have your money questions
answered by an expert in the
Super Hero Graphic Novels April Display in the YA Area
display case
GHS Fine Art Show (7th Annual) May 16th - June 3rd
Open during regular library hours
GHS Artist Reception Thursday May 26th from 4-7pm
Meet the Artists!
Come and see how talented our high schools students
are! Snacks are provided by the Friends of the
Gloucester Library. Free and open to the public.
Make It Take It Craft Monday May 2nd all day!
Make a spring craft to take home.
Money Smart for Tweens! Ages 9-12
Tuesday April 5th at 6:30 pm
May Craft Time Ages 9-12
Tuesday May 3rd at 6:30 pm
Make a gift for Mom.
Make It Take It Craft Monday May 16th all day!
Make a craft to take home.
banking industry! Learn how to save for a car, college
and more! Pizza and drinks will be served! 693-2998
Dad’s Night With The Kids
Legos, Games and Books
Main Library
May 3rd 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A fun time for Dads and Kids!
Light refreshments provided.
Talk about money...counting it, saving it, spending it
wisely. Snacks provided by the Friends of the
Gloucester Library.
April 10th-16th
The Design-A-Bookmark Contest Winners will be on display
Questions, comments or suggestions for future programs please contact
Kathy Barrows at [email protected] or 804-693-2998.
Visit our website to download the registration form and
rules and guidelines.