What's Happening @ the Library!

Check out what's going on at the Lovettsville Library this week!

Monday, September 29, 10:30 am - Terrific Two's Storytime, ages 2-3. Remember, no food please.

Monday, September 29, 11:30 am - Rhythm, Rhyme and Tune Time - for registered patrons only. For ages 0-4 years old.

Tuesday, September 30, 4:00 pm - After School Book Break - Ages 7-11 - Drop by the library and discuss the award-winning book, Frindle by Andrew Clements. There will also be a fun activity and a snack.

Tuesday, September 30, 7:00 pm - Pajama Storytime - Ages 2-7.

Thursday, October 2, 9:30 am - Adult Book Group - Join us for a discussion of Born Fighting by James Webb.

Thursday, October 2, 3:00 pm - Book Chat for Busy Parents - Join us for a discussion of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Children are welcome!

Thursday, October 2, 7:30 pm - Virginia Reader's Choice High School Book Club - Grades 9-12. Stop by for a lively discussion of Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer, along with a related snack. Click here to register.

Saturday, October 4, 11:00 am - Miss Laura Ratcliffe, Confederate Spy - Learn how Miss Ratcliffe saved the life of Col. John Mosby in 1863 and about the preservation of her home, Merrybrook.

Saturday, October 4, 2:00 pm - Teen Wii Day - Ages 12-18. Join us for games, pizza and more!! Click here to register.

Hope to see you there!

Teen Read Week -- Film Competition

Take part in our Teen Read Week film competition. This year we are filming book trailers. A book trailer is a mini commercial about a book. Starting September 29th, stop by your branch to borrow a “FLIP” camera to be used in the library and pick up your entry form. All films must be submitted by October 10th. Prizes will be awarded and the winning book trailer will be posted to the library’s website during Teen Read Week.

Also, if you want to come to the library and use our camera, you can film your book trailer on site.

Introducing Self Pick-up of Holds

Here at the Lovettsville Library, we are starting a new system of holds called Self Pick-Up. Click on the video above to find out how to do it!!

Events to register for...

Here is a heads up on what programs are open to registration right now. Just click on the program name to register:

Kids’ Book Club at Lovettsville: After School Book Break - Tuesday, Sept. 30th @ 4:00 pm. Explore one award-winning book each month with book discussions, games and refreshments. The selection for September is Frindle by Andrew Clements. Recommended for ages 7-11 / grades 3-5.

Virginia Readers’ Choice High School Book Club - Thursday, Oct. 2nd @ 7:30 pm. Join us for a discussion and activity of Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Refreshments will be provided. Recommended for grades 9-12. A copy is available at the circulation desk.

Teen Wii Day @ the Library - Saturday, Oct. 4th @ 2:00 pm. Join us @ the library for an afternoon of the Nintendo Wii, including Wii Sports, Wii Play, Mario Party 8 and more. Refreshments will be provided. Recommended for ages 12-18.

What's happening @ the Library this week!!

Check out what's going on at the Lovettsville Library this week!

Monday, September 22, 10:30 am - Terrific Two's Storytime, ages 2-3. Remember, no food please.

Monday, September 22, 11:30 am - Rhythm, Rhyme and Tune Time - for registered patrons only. For ages 0-4 years old.

Tuesday, September 23, 7:00 pm - Teen Volunteer Night - If you want to help us get ready for our craft programs, please stop by for some simple cutting and tracing. Can count hours for credit if need be.

Wednesday, September 24, 4:00 pm - Avast Ye Mateys! Pirate Storytime and Craft. Registration required. Click here to sign up. Ages 2-6.

Thursday, September 25, 7:00 pm @ Park View High School in Sterling - One Book, One Community Meet the Author - Avi. Click here for more information.

Friday, September 26, 5:00 pm until dark - Volunteers need to help set up for the Book Sale. Please stop by or call the library to sign up.

Saturday, September 27, 10:00 - 5:00 pm - Giant Book Sale at Lovettsville!! $5 per paper bag!! Volunteers needed to help tear down. See you there!!

Library Closed for Labor Day

Here is some interesting information about the history of Labor Day, from one of the databases we offer, World Book Online:

Labor Day is a holiday honoring working people. It is observed as a legal holiday on the first Monday in September throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Labor organizations sponsor various celebrations, but for most people it is a day of rest and recreation. The holiday also has become a symbol of the end of summer. In Australia, Labor Day is called Eight Hour Day, and it commemorates the successful struggle for a shorter working day. In Europe, Labor Day is observed on May 1.

Two men have been credited with suggesting a holiday to honor working people in the United States—Matthew Maguire, a machinist from Paterson, New Jersey, and Peter J. McGuire, a New York City carpenter who helped found the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. Both men played an important part in staging the first Labor Day parade in New York City in September 1882. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day a legal holiday. President Grover Cleveland signed a bill in 1894 making Labor Day a national holiday.

Enjoy your day off!

Changes in Storytime Schedule

As fall approaches, new programs will be offered here at Lovettsville, which will alter the time of one of our storytimes. Here is the new schedule:

Monday @ 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime (no change)
Monday @ 11:30 a.m. Music Storytime (45 min. long and requires registration)

Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m. Born to Read Storytime (no change)
Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime (previously on Monday afternoons)

The 11:30 storytimes are perfect for those attending the Community Center school in the morning. And be sure to register early for the Music Storytime. Space is limited! Click here to register, starting August 25th!