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Henrico County Public Library eNewsletter
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May 2015
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Free Comic Book Day
Stop by these participating libraries for a free comic book while supplies last!
Saturday, May 2, 1pm - 4pm Dumbarton Fairfield Gayton Glen Allen (10am-1pm) North Park Sandston Tuckahoe Twin Hickory |
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Music at the Library
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Musical Fun with Fred and Julie
Join us for family time with local singers Fred and Julie. Enjoy their program of songs, folktales, puppets and lots of audience participation. |
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Doctors of Jazz
Enjoy some traditional New Orleans Jazz performed by the Doctors of Jazz. This program is part of the Dr. Bob Singer Senior Series. |
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The Sounds of the Fourum
Enjoy a concert of classic vocals performed by the British quartet, Fourum. |
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Book Launch Party
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Lana Krumwiede launches True Son
Local author Lana Krumwiede will unveil the third and final book in her Psi Chronicles series for teens.
True Son continues the story of Taemon, an unexpected hero who must find a way to save his people one last time.
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Featured May Events
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Hollywood Cemetery: A Park and Garden
Join us for a popular program by the Valentine Richmond History Center. Learn about Hollywood Cemetery and the history, architecture and landscape that comprise this amazing public space. |
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Maasai Culture and Beading Workshop
Join guests Chief Joseph Ole Tipanko and his wife Cicilia Seleyian in connection with the Global Outreach for Humanity Foundation, as they deliver a talk on life in Kenya and the Maasai culture. There will also be an opportunity for elementary and middle school students to learn African bead making. The beading activity will be limited to the first 12 participants.
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Discover Your African American Ancestors
Join our guest from the Family History Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to explore ways to research African American genealogy. |
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The Scarlet Letters
Gone with the Wind collector and historian John Wiley, Jr. will discuss his book The Scarlett Letters: The Making of the Film Gone with the Wind. He tells the story behind the making of the classic 1939 film through a collection of letters written by author Margaret Mitchell. |
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Teen Volunteer Fair
Meet representatives from local organizations offering volunteer opportunities and fun programs for teens. Enter to win cool door prizes and learn more about teen volunteer programs at the library. |
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Super Heroes Puppet Show
Varina - Wednesday, May 20, 11am
Will the super heroes rescue everyone in time? Come to the Varina Library and find out. |
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DMV2Go
The DMV's mobile customer service center will be available to process a variety of DMV transactions including renewing a driver's license, updating an address, getting copies of driving records and obtaining vehicle titles. |
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Chinese Painting
If you have enjoyed the elegant landscapes, flowers and birds of Chinese Painting, here is a chance to learn this classic art form. Under the instruction of artist Shaoqiang Chen, participants will create a simple work with calligraphy strokes, water and ink composition and contrast.
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Be in it to win it!
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Cindy won a $25 Barnes Noble gift certificate last month for being the 10th person to answer the Be In it to Win It question correctly. The correct answer was Washington Irving.
The 10th person to name the author described below will win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card from the HCPL Friends of the Library! (by replying to this e-mail).
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This May born author considered pursuing a career as a jockey before becoming an author.
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