When best-selling novelist David Baldacci comes to Williamsburg on. October 10
he'll be the featured speaker at "Reading between the Wines," a fundraiser ...
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THE NEWSLETTER OF The WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL LIBRARY
Williamsburg welcomes david baldacci When best-selling novelist David Baldacci comes to Williamsburg on October 10 he'll be the featured speaker at "Reading between the Wines," a fundraiser benefiting Literacy for Life. He will also be welcomed as an honorary member of Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library. "We were thrilled to learn that Mr. Baldacci will be arriving next month, " explains Friends President Ted Hiller. "Many library users enjoy his books. We wanted to thank him for the pleasure he gives readers with an honorary Friends membership." Library Director John A. Moorman notes that David Baldacci also embraces one of the Williamsburg Regional Library's core values. "The library's Strategic Plan states that we value a literate community," he observes. "In addition to being an accomplished lawyer and extremely popular author, Mr. Baldacci is a tireless advocate for literacy. Given that commitment, it's natural for the library to reach out to him. We also support the work of Literacy for Life," he continues. "It's the only David Baldacci organization in Williamsburg that provides one-on-one tutoring for adults in reading, writing, math, and English as a second language." Assistant Director Genevieve S. Owens currently serves as Secretary on Literacy for Life's Board of Directors and Moorman is Past-President. "Reading between the Wines" will take place on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the School of Education at the College of William and Mary. In addition to David Baldacci's presentation, the event will feature scrumptious food, delicious wine, and exciting auctions. Tickets are $60 through September 30. Remaining tickets will be available at $75. To purchase tickets visit www.literacyforlife.org/RBTW.
Supporting the library A well-known adage goes something like this: "the only constant that is certain is change." This year that has definitely been true. With political candidates vying for supremacy, the global economy a moving target, and Virginia weather being Virginia weather, some feel there is more change than stability. Yet, despite this perpetual unrest, the Williamsburg Regional Library hopes to offer some consistency through high caliber programming, collections, and staff. Studies show that most people prefer stability to change, which allows room for the suggestion that users of the library might be more content than non-library users (at least, when they can get their holds). The library's stability is a consequence of many factors. Among them is the excellent support received from local government funders and the generous private contributions from dedicated donors. Private giving to the library augments the funding received through public support. When someone makes a contribution to the library to purchase materials, joins the Friends, or supports the Library Foundation, that donor helps WRL's programs and resources remain consistent and excellent. Even with the relative stability WRL offers, change is all around. The library's printed materials, electronic collections, technology, and facilities are always in flux. This sort of change is welcomed. What also is welcomed is the change made possible through your support. That is a change that helps to ensure consistently excellent resources. Thank you for your help.
september 2012 programs at the library WL Exhibit: Brandon Brown Art Exhibit - September 8 through October 28 - Williamsburg Library Gallery
09/19 - Basic Computers 2: Keyboard Class
09/05 - Intermediate Excel Class
09/20 - Basic Computers 3: Windows Class
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
09/06 - Thursday Films - Shanghai Express 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre (1932) Marlene Dietrich plays the notorious adventuress Shanghai Lily, who has been jilted by Captain Donald Harvey. During the Chinese civil war, the couple meet on a train which is attacked by Chinese rebels.
09/07 - Zoo/Baby: An Evening with Albee and Durang 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre A double-feature evening of great American absurdist theatre, featuring Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Edward Albee's play The Zoo Story and Tony Award winner Christopher Durang's Baby With The Bathwater. The Zoo Story's witty dialogue and existentialist themes tell the story of a young man alienated from the human race. It's a searing story of loneliness and the desperate need for recognition that builds to a violent, shattering climax. Baby With The Bathwater tells the story of Daisy Dingleberry, a boy whose confused and demented parents dress him as a girl for the first 15 years of his life. Baby With The Bathwater mercilessly lampoons a tragic story, transforming animosity into laughter. Tickets: $16 adults, $14 students/seniors (65+) / Friends of WRL, $9 under 17 - 259-4070 - Also showing: September 8, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m.; and September 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m.
09/10 - iPad for Newbies Class 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room Call 259-7720 to register.
09/11 - Basic Computers 1: Mouse Class 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
09/12 - Basic Computers 2: Keyboard Class 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
09/13 - Thursday Films - Fashions of 1934 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre (1934) The story whisks audiences off to Paris with a fashion sharpie and a designer who hope to bootleg the hottest haute couture and flood New York with knockoffs.
09/13 - Basic Computers 3: Windows Class 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
09/17 - Constitutional Conversations 6:30 p.m. - WL Theatre Celebrate Constitution Day and the upcoming presidential election with this special program: "The President and the Constitution: the Scope and Sustainability of Modern Executive Powers."
09/18 - Basic Computers 1: Mouse Class 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
09/18 - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Group Meeting 7:00 p.m. - JCCL This month's topic is: Peter S. Beagle, Anne McCaffrey, or Robert Silverberg. To R.S.V.P. e-mail:
[email protected]
09/19 - Using Family Tree Class 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - WL Room B
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
09/20 - Thursday Films - Marie Antoinette 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre (1938) Follows the life of Marie Antoinette and the chaos of the French Revolution.
09/20 - Third Thursdays @ Your Library - Stories from Court Records of Williamsburg and James City County 7:00 - WL Schell Room Vince Brooks, Senior Local Records Archivist at the Library of Virginia, will share stories from early court records of Williamsburg and James City County in this free talk.
09/21 - Intermediate PowerPoint Class 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
09/21 - Stephanie Nakasian and the Harris Simon Trio 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre Take a journey with Stephanie Nakasian and master improvisational pianist Harris Simon on a journey through tunes about love lost and found in this release concert for Stephanie's latest CD, "Show Me the Way." Tickets: $15 adults / $13 Friends of WRL, students / $8 under 17 259-4070
09/23 - Soundworks Chorus 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre This 16-voice A Cappella ensemble unleashes the power and natural resonance of the unaccompanied male voice in musical genres that encompass classical, pop, barbershop, blue, spirituals, rock, jazz, and even the occasional, downright silly. Tickets: $15 adults / $12 Friends of WRL, students / $8 under 17 259-4070
09/24 - Move to the Cloud Class 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
09/25 - Basic Microsoft Word Class 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
09/27 - iPad for Newbies Class 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room Call 259-7720 to register.
09/27 - Thursday Films - Stormy Weather 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre (1943)
09/14 - Basic Excel Class
Call 259-7720 to register.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
Dancing great Bill "Bojangles" Robinson reminisces about his dancing career in this entertaining musical. He was born in Richmond in 1878.
09/28 - North Sea Gas 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre One of Scotland's most popular folk bands features guest vocals and tremendous three-part harmonies. Tickets: $15 adults / $12 Friends of WRL, students / $8 under 17 259-4070
09/30 - The Virginia Symphony Presents J.S. Bach 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre This new series made possible by Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library features principal musicians of the Virginia Symphony in free performances. Musicians will explain and perform music by a specific composer or musical period and will answer questions from the audience. The inaugural program features music of J.S. Bach and will be preceded by Friends of WRL President Ted Hiller highlighting achievements of the organization over the past year as part of the Friends annual meeting. Admission is free and open to all.
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KIDS & TEENS Call Youth Services for additional information: JCCL = James City County Library - 259-7733 WL = Williamsburg Library - 259-4055
Moosapalooza! Hoof on in for Moosapalooza! Enjoy moose stories, songs, and maybe even a pun or two on September 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Williamsburg Library. It would be a "moosetake" for you and your family to "moose" this enjoyable evening storytime. Recommended for ages 4 and up but all are welcome.
sing along with Jocelyn Sing Along with Jocelyn on Saturday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m. in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Join Jocelyn Oldham for this musical event with songs, movement, and fun. This is an interactive program for preschool and elementary school children.
09/29 - Storytime with the Arts
09/08 - Lego Club
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - WL For ages 7+. Registration begins on August 25 by calling 259-4055.
09/09 - Summer Reading
WL Theatre Institute for Dance invites everyone to test their American Girl knowledge with games, activities, and an exciting iDance interactive performance.
participants: Last day to pick up your Gold Card or Wheel of Reading prize. September Art Exhibit: WL - Williamsburg United 09/11 - Moosapalooza 6:30 p.m. - WL Methodist Church - Mother's Day Out
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Storytimes start September 4. Storytimes at WRL are planned by trained professionals to promote emergent literacy and a love of books with young children and to share ideas for using books, music, movement, and activities with parents and early childhood educators.
See above for information.
09/15 - Lego Club 2:00 p.m. - JCCL For ages 7+. Registration begins on September 1 by calling 259-7733.
09/15 - Lego Club 3:00 p.m. - JCCL For ages 5 & 6. Registration begins on September 1 by calling 259-7733.
09/16 - Paws to Read 2:30 p.m. - WL Come read or share a story with a therapy dog from K-9 Connection.
09/22 - Sing Along with Jocelyn 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre
The Early Childhood Music School will guest present during the following Storytimes: September 4 - JCCL September 5 - JCCL September 6 - WL The Early Childhood Music School nurtures children's natural musical instincts while e n c o u r a g i n g c r e a t i v i t y, m o t o r development, and literacy through singing, movement, listening, and playing instruments.
See above for information.
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MONDAYS Toddler Time (ages 2-4) 10:30 a.m. WL School Age Storytime 2:15 p.m. WL
TUESDAYS Toddler Time (ages 2-4) 10:30 a.m. JCCL
WEDNESDAYS Baby Time (birth-2) 10:30 a.m. JCCL
THURSDAYS Baby Time (birth-2) 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. WL School Age Storytime 2:15 p.m. WL
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FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALE FIGURES: month to date year to date
WL $5,891.30 WL $42,092.01
JCCL $1,570.75 JCCL $12,028.37
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Internet sales to date: $4,611.50 x
Book Nook sales are ongoing at both library locations and include hardbacks, paperbacks, magazines, records, and more at low prices. Proceeds go towards special library programs and the purchase of new library materials.
LIBRARY HOURS:* The Williamsburg & James City County Libraries
Mon - Thurs: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Libraries CLOSED September 2 & 3
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