Blackstone Library - Nottoway County Public Library

Volume 3, Issue X
October 2014
The Information
Junction
Nottoway Citizens’
University
www.nottlib.org
Monthly for the Kids
Imagination Works!
Story and Craft Time

CREWE Library
Mondays 10:30 to 11:30

BURKEVILLE Library
Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30

BLACKSTONE Library
Fridays 10:30 to 11:30
Children are invited for
stories, crafts and fun.
Crewe Open House to Celebrate
Library Renovations
An Open House will be
held at the Crewe Library
on October 17, 2014
from 2:30-5:30 p.m. to
celebrate the completion
of the library renovation
project and to thank all
who made it possible. The
Open House is sponsored
by the Friends of Crewe
Library, which also
supported the project.
and women’s restrooms
were constructed. An
existing restroom became
a staff office.
In the main library the
service area was enlarged,
 Crewe Friends of the
The project goal was to
a new custom-built
Library board meetings,
update the building to
circulation desk installed.,
1st Thursdays, 4-5
comply with the American the computer area was
 Blackstone Friends of the Disabilities Ace (ADA)
reconfigured and an area
Library board meetings,
and undertake renovations for young adults was
3rd Tuesdays, 4-5
to make the Library more developed.
relevant, accessible and
Save the Date
A study/tutoring room,
attractive to Crewe area
History room and
Treats in the Park and residents. Through the
conference room were
creative redesign of
Haunted Library
created from a single use
current space, extensive
Saturday,
renovations and the reuse space. The children’s room
received new carpet, paint
October 25th
and repurposing of
and furnishings.
2 to 4 pm
existing furnishings the
Library has been
Seay Park, Blackstone
transformed.
Fun for children
Monthly for the Adults
ages 2 to 12
Costumes optional
The entrance was
refurnished and new
features added. New men’s
Throughout the library all
walls were painted with a
bright new color scheme,
carpet, overhead lights and
ceiling tiles were replaced.
The project, which took
three years from concept
to completion was
undertaken with the
approval, encouragement
and support of the Library
staff, Trustees and the
Crewe Town Council. The
cost of the project was
$185,000 of which
$155,000 came from the
community and
foundation donations and
$30,000 from the Friends
of Crewe Library.
The general contractor was
2 Star Builders LLC of
Kenbridge and the
Architect/project manager
was The Design
Collaborative of Norfolk.
Local subcontractors and
suppliers were used.
Exceptional support and
assistance was provided by
the Town of Crewe
administration and staff.
Volume 3, Issue X
October 2014
What’s
New
Nottoway Citizens’ University
www.nottlib.org
Library of Virginia
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library
for both Crewe and
Blackstone are non-profit,
volunteer organizations
which work to support the
Nottoway County Public
Libraries. They raise funds
for library improvements
and programs. To learn
more call:
Blackstone 434-292-3836
Crewe 434-645-7527
Come Buy at
The Book End
The Home of gently used books….
102 Maple St.
Blackstone, VA
Tues, Thurs, and Fri 10 to 5
434-292-3836
Mystery, Science
Fiction, Horror and
True Crime Buy
One Get One
50% Off
Operated by the Friends of
the Blackstone Library
Virginia Literary Festival
October 14—October 19
Anchored by the popular
James River Writers
Conference and the elegant
Library of Virginia Literary
Awards Celebration, the
Virginia Literary Festival
celebrates Virginia’s rich
literary resources with a
week-long series of events.
being given for aspiring
young authors or process a
crime scene for mystery
writers.
There are venues
throughout Richmond
during the event. Meet
authors and attend book
signings for free or attend a
screening of the movie
“Frida” free but donations
are encouraged. A variety of
workshops and talks are
For additional information
contact:
Library of Virginia
Foundation
100 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-692-3900
www.literaryva.com
New Books in Our Collection
The following is a
Young Adult Fiction
selection of new titles that Say What You Will
have recently been added By Cammie McGovern
to our collection.
The Klaatu Terminy
Adult Fiction
By Pete Hautman
Lost Daughters
By Mary Monroe
Juvenile Fiction
The Hangman’s
Large Print Fiction
Revolution
Wayfaring Stranger
By Eoin Colfer
By James Lee Burke
Non-Fiction
How Not to be Wrong
By Jordan Ellenberg
The Greatest Star on
Earth
By Kate Klise
Juvenile Non-Fiction
Audio Book
A Patriot’s History of the Origami Farm Animals
By Lisa Miles
United States
Ready by Patrick Lawler
Halloween Origami
By Ruth Owen
Easy Fiction
Gaston
By Kelly DiPucchio
Mr. Cornell’s Dream
Boxes
By Jeanette Winter
It is important to us that
we have books that
interest our patrons.
Please ask your librarian
about placing a request
for a book you would like
to see us add to our
collection.
Volume 3, Issue X
October 2014
Imagination Works
Crewe Library
Programs times are:
Susan Howe, Manager
(434) 645-8688
400 Tyler St., Crewe, VA 23930
Crewe Library
Mondays
10:30 to 11:30 am
Burkeville Library
Tuesdays
10:30 to 11:30 am
Story time, music and crafts
are presented weekly at your
local library for children ages
4 to 12. You are invited to
have your children attend any
of the these programs.
For more information please
call Ms. Cindy at
434-645-8688.
October’s Theme is
Scary Skies
Joyce Norton, Manager
(434) 292-3587
415 S. Main St., Blackstone, VA
23824
November’s Theme is
Waves of Grain
During the month of
October the 100th
Anniversary of the
Virginia Cooperative
Extension Office and 4H
will have a display at the
library. A history of the
Co-op which started in
On Friday, October 24
from 7-8 p.m. come learn
about medical practices
during the Civil Way. Mr.
Jim Godburn, a civil war
re-enactor, portrays, Dr.
William D Christian a real
Come learn more about
life physician who
the “Nottoway Branch” of practiced in Appomattox
this cooperative service.
County.
Children ages 2 to 12 are
invited to make a selection
from the pumpkin patch,
Treats in the Park and
take a hayride, visit with
Haunted Library is preour “Mad Scientist” and
sented by he Friends of
“Igor”, make a mask, and
the Blackstone Library on receive a FREE book.
Saturday, October 25th Costumes are encouraged
from 2-4 p.m.
but optional.
Take a
at our
Wed 12-8
Fri/Sat 10-2
Burkeville Library
1914 will be shown along
with agricultural natural
resources. Stop by to see
insects, plants and
vegetables and pick up
nutritional information.
Blackstone
Library
Tue/Thur 12-6
Closed Sunday and Monday
Special Events
Crewe Library
Mon/Thur 10-6
Tue/Wed 10-8
Sat 10-2
Closed Sunday and Friday
Blackstone Library
Blackstone Library
Fridays
10:30 to 11:30 am
Conductor Chuck the first
Thursday of each month at the
Crewe Railroad Museum
10:30 am
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Nottoway County
Public Library
System
We would like to thank
Clay’s Garden Center and
Booby Daniels for their
support.
Agnes McCormick, Manager
(434) 767-5555
114 Agnew Street Burkeville, VA
23922
Mon/Thur 9:30 - 5
Tues 9:30 - 2
Fri 10 - 2
Sat 9 - Noon
Closed Sunday and Wednesday
Administrative Office
Chuck Koutnik, Consultant
Robin Sapp, Director Trainee
Grace McDonald, Assistant
Director Trainee
Donnie Derflinger, IT Tech
For additional information contact David
Bolter at 434-292-3836.
Books.
www.nottlib.org
Come Buy at
The Book End
The Home of gently used books….
102 Maple St.
We
Nottoway County Public Libraries
Learn more about your library at www.nottlib.org.
Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
BURKEVILLE
BURKEVILLE
Wed
Books.
Tuesday
Tue
at our
October 2014 Calendar
Monday
Take a
Mon
2-4 p.m.
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14
Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
BURKEVILLE
Friends of the Library
Blackstone, 4-5 pm
Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
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CREWE
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BURKEVILLE
3pm-6pm CREWE
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Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
CREWE
Free GED Classes
3pm-6pm CREWE
Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
Free GED Classes
20 Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
3pm-6pm CREWE
Free GED Classes
CREWE
13
Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
3pm-6pm CREWE
Free GED Classes
CREWE
6
Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
Children ages 2 to 12 are invited; costumes optional
Seay Park, Blackstone
Saturday, October 25th
Treats in the Park and Haunted Library
Sunday
434-292-3836
Tues, Thurs, and Fri 10 to 5
Sun
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Friday, October 17th
2:30-5:30 p.m.
Crewe Open House to Celebrate
Library Renovations
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Fri
Friday
Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
Thursday
BLACKSTONE
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Conductor Chuck
10:30 am
Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
BLACKSTONE
BLACKSTONE
Jim Godburn
7-8 pm CREWE
Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
BLACKSTONE
Children’s Program
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24 Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
2:30-5:30pm
Open House
BLACKSTONE
17 Stories & Crafts
10:30-11am
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10
Friends of the Library
Crewe, 4-5 pm
CREWE Railroad
Museum
Thu
Saturday
Treats in the Park
and Haunted
Library 2-4 pm
BLACK-
Adult Program
25
Sat
Sponsored by the Friends of Crewe Library
dne
Free ESL 7-8 pm
BLACKSTONE
Free GED Classes
5pm-8pm CREWE
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Free ESL 7-8 pm
BLACKSTONE
Free GED Classes
5pm-8pm CREWE
Free ESL 7-8 pm
BLACKSTONE
Free GED Classes
5-8pm CREWE
Free ESL 7-8 pm
BLACKSTONE
Free GED Classes
5pm-8pm CREWE
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