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Newport News Public Library System December 2011
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The Library System will be CLOSED Friday, Dec. 23, Saturday, Dec. 24, Sunday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. It also will be CLOSED Friday, Dec. 30, Saturday, Dec. 31, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, and Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, for the New Year's holiday.
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| Craft Sale Dec. 3 |  |
Buy locally handmade craft items and help Grissom Library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at Grissom Library. All items are knit, crochet and counted cross-stitch made by members of the Library's Loosely Knit Group.
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Can Your Fines!
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 Donations of food and personal items take the place of overdue fines through Dec. 29 at all Newport News Public Libraries. Each nonperishable, nonexpired food item and personal item is donated to the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula.
This does not apply to lost or damaged materials or to fees charged once an account has been sent to the collection agency.
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Read all about the Oct. 27 author talk and book-signing by best-selling author Catherine Coulter. See pictures from the event. Sign up for emailed updates about the Consortium's next big author event!
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YOU ASK
WE ANSWER
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Email a question you want to read answered here. YOU ASK:
How does the Library System choose the books and other materials available in the Libraries?
WE ANSWER: Carol Goodwin, support services manager
for the Library System, explains the process and how you can make requests.
Read or print the information as a pdf
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You can download free music files from the Library System's website? |
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Celebrate the holidays at your Newport News Libraries
| December is full of concerts, crafts, sales and more to celebrate the holidays. Here are the special holiday programs planned for adults, teens and children:
Dec 3, Decorating for the Holidays: Designer Michelle Belsches will show adults how to decorate their tables, trees, wreaths and homes for the holidays, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at Pearl Bailey Library. Patrons should bring their own materials. Register now.  | Quilt ball ornament
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Dec. 5, 17, Creating Quilt Ball Ornaments: Crafting instructor Ruthann Grabowski will teach adults how to create fabric ball ornaments, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5, at Virgil I. Grissom Library and 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at Pearl Bailey Library. All supplies provided, and no registration required.
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Dec. 6, Acclaim! Barbershop Quartet: Acclaim! Barbershop Quartet will perform Barbershop classics as well as holiday favorites, 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Grissom Library. No registration required.
Dec. 7, Holiday Tree Trim: Children ages 4-11 can help decorate the Grissom Tree, listen to a holiday storytime and make ornaments for the tree and one to take home, 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Grissom Library. Register now.
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Dec. 8, Creating Putz House Ornaments:
Crafting instructor Ruthann Grabowski will teach adults how to create reproduction "Putz" house ornaments, 1920s-1940s era miniature houses, 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, at Main Street Library. All supplies provided. Register now.
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Dec. 9, 10, Elliott Family String Quartet: Elliott Family String Quartet will present a free concert of holiday music, 4-5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at West Avenue Library and 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at Main Street Library.No registration required. Dec. 10, 12, Holiday Food Tips with Joshua Morgan: Culinary Institute of Virginia graduate Joshua Morgan will present holiday food tips for adults, 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at Pearl Bailey Library and 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, at Grissom Library. A holiday dessert will be shared with the audience. Register now for the Pearl Bailey session. Register now for the Grissom session.
Dec. 10, Rhythm and Blues with Chance 'n' Counter: Chance 'n' Counter will present a variety of holiday and R&B favorites, 3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at Pearl Bailey Library. No registration is required.
Dec. 17, Holiday Cookie Decorating for Teens: Teens ages 12-18 can decorate sugar cookies following a holiday theme, 4-5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at Grissom Library. Prizes will be awarded for best cookies in different categories. Registration is required and begins Dec. 3. Call Grissom Library at 369-3190 for more information. |
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Visions of the Universe exhibit, programs at Grissom Library
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 | | This image of the planet Saturn shows the banded structure of its deep gaseous atmosphere. Credit: Hubble Space Telescope, NASA |
The "Visions of the Universe" exhibit at Grissom Library through Feb. 15 uses dramatic imagery from Galileo's observations to the Hubble Space Telescope and other space missions to show how our understanding of the universe has changed over the past 400 years. The Library also is offering these programs in December, in conjunction with the exhibit:
Dec. 10, Space Lego Party for Families: Families will work together to build a "space" creation with Lego building blocks for a chance to win prizes, 3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at Grissom Library. Register now.
Dec. 20, Family Movie: Families are invited to watch the movie "October Sky," 3-5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 20, at Grissom Library. No registration required.
Read more about the exhibit and upcoming programs
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Teens win contests at Grissom Library
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BryceThompson, age 13, won the costume contest at Grissom Library's Teen Fright Night, held Oct. 27. Thirty-one teens enjoyed a scavenger hunt, costume contest, snacks and pumpkin decorating at the Library.
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Josh Rausch, age 14, won the Teen Read Week WrestleMania reading challenge in October at Grissom Library. Rausch submitted a letter written to convince a favorite wrestler to read his favorite book, "Don Quixote." Rausch's submission will be sent to the Young Adult Library Services Association for a chance to win tickets to WrestleMania 28 in April in Miami, Fla.
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| Upcoming Programs @ Your Library |
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Teens and children
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Ongoing programs:
 Dec. 1, Advanced Origami Club, Bailey- Dec. 3, Paws to Read, Grissom
- Dec. 6, Games On! Board, Card and Video Games, Bailey
- Dec. 7, It's Your Move: Chess Masters Club, Bailey
- Dec 8, 22, DIAL: Drop in and Learn Computer Skills, Main
- Dec. 9, Anime and Manga Club, Bailey
- Dec. 13, LOL for Youth: Online Databases, Bailey
- Dec. 14, Teen Advisory Committee, Bailey
- Dec. 15, Teen Advisory Committee, Grissom
 Dec. 20, Tuesday Afterschool Make and Take Craft, Bailey - Dec. 21, FKO Youth Advisory Committee, Bailey
- Dec. 22, Big Brothers Big Sisters Male Mentoring Program with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Bailey
- Dec. 28, Teen Urban Lit Book Club, Bailey
For more information on these programs, please call the respective Library.
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Adults
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Dec. 8-10, Friends of the Newport News Public Library Booksale: Get great deals on gently used books and more at the Friends of the Newport News Public Library's book sale, Dec. 8-10, at West Avenue Library. Hours for the sale are noon - 6 p.m.,Thursday, Dec. 8; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9; and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10. A special preview for Friends members only is 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, Dec. 8. Prices are $1-$3 or as marked for hardbacks, 50 cents or as marked for paperbacks, 25 cents for children's books, 50 cents for audiobooks on cassette, 50 cents for VHS tapes and $1 or as marked for CDs/DVDs. Collectibles and special interest items are individually priced. Books are 50 percent off on Saturday, Dec. 10, and children's books are 15 cents that day. Email the Friends of the Newport News Public Library or call 757-247-8875.
Dec. 22, Couponing 101: Instructor Perrenial Decosta will teach adults the basics of how to start couponing and save, 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, at Main Street Library. The class will cover organizing, coupon policies, learning how to "stack" coupons, resourceful websites such as Coupons.com and mscouponista.com. Also the presenter will give tips on store policies and which days will yield the best results. Register now.
Ongoing programs: For more information on these programs, please call the respective Library. |
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 Thank you for subscribing to "Books & Beyond," the newsletter of the Newport News Public Library System. The Newport News Public Library System consists of four public libraries, a public law library and a bookmobile. Programs presented by the Library System are free and open to the public. For more information on Newport News Public Library System programs, please call 757-247-8875 or visit www.nngov.com/library.
Administration Offices: 700 Town Center Drive, Suite 300 NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia 23606
757-926-1350
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