Henrico County Public Library eNewsletter

September 2014

Homework Help

School is back in session. That means homework. We've got lots of resources to help.

Online Databases

You can find lots of great information online, but how do you know it is from a source you can trust? We suggest using our premium online databases. There are many so we've created a list of suggested databases for kids.

Ask a Librarian

Give your library a call. Or email/text/chat with us via askHCPL.

Getting (free) LIVE Homework Help from a Real Teacher

Teachers are available Monday through Thursday 3pm - 9pm and Saturday 9am - 3pm to help students in grades 3-12 with Reading, Writing, and Math using Literati's Homework Help.

To get started, follow this link, then click on the black "Homework Help" tab (like the one on the right -->), then enter your first name, grade level and subject.

Geek the Library

Everyone is passionate about something-everyone "geeks" something and the library supports it all. That's why we are participating in the Geek the Library national library awareness campaign.

Our goal is to learn about what you geek/are passionate about. We get to know you better and learn how the library can support your passions.

The next time you are at the library, don't be shy...let us know what you geek!

Local History with Local Authors

Fort Harrison and the Battle of Chaffin's Farm

Doug Crenshaw, author of Fort Harrison and the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, will present the terror and heroism of this harrowing tale of war.

Monday, September 22, 7pm @ Varina

The Collapse of the Church Hill Tunnel

Join local author Walter S. Griggs Jr., as he recounts the tale of the collapse of the Church Hill tunnel, from the groundbreaking to the final cave-in that sealed the tunnel's fate forever.

Monday, September 29, 7pm @ Dumbarton

Take a look at our Calendar of Events for all of our scheduled events this month.

Book Buzz

If you liked All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr try these titles:

Be in it to win it!

Susan won a $25 Barnes Noble gift certificate last month for being the 12th person to answer the Be In it to Win It question correctly. The correct answer was Julia Child.

The 9th 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).

This American, born in September 1930, drew cartoons for Sports Illustrated and other magazines, recorded many music albums, wrote songs performed other musicians including Johnny Cash and wrote popular children's books.

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Read Connections to find a full listing of library events.