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Newport News Public Library System December 2012
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The Newport News Public Library System will be CLOSED Sunday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas. It also will be CLOSED Sunday, Dec. 30, Monday, Dec. 31, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, for New Year's.
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A nonperishable, nonexpired food item or personal item can take the place of a fine for overdue materials from Saturday, Nov. 24, to Sunday, Dec. 30, at all Newport News Public Libraries.
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Some programs and services at Main Street Library will be disrupted because of painting in December The Business Information Center and Computer Lab will be closed Dec. 10-11. Circulation services will be relocated on Dec. 5-7 to three other locations: the Virginiana Room, a portion of the Children's Service desk and to the second floor service desk. Thanks for your patience, and we are sorry for the inconvenience. |
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All Library materials are getting new stickers for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Please do not remove these stickers from materials. Read more about RFID. Thanks! |
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Main Street Library will host a six-week program series on "America's Music" featuring film clips, discussions and performances in February, March and April. Read more |
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Email a question you want to read answered here. You Ask, We Answer is on holiday. It will return in January's "Books & Beyond"
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Shop, save and help your Libraries!
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Do your holiday shopping while supporting your library! Get locally handmade items at the Loosely Knit Craft Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at Grissom Library. And get books, DVDs and more at the Friends of the Library Booksale, Dec. 6-8 at West Avenue Library.
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Celebrate the holidays at your Library
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 Dec. 1, Grissom Tree Trim: Kids ages 4-11 help decorate the Grissom tree, hear holiday stories and make ornaments for the tree and one to take home, 4-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at Grissom Library. Register now.
 Dec. 3, Winter Craft: Globe Ornaments: Crafting instructor Ruthann Grabowski will show adults how to construct holiday ornaments, 6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, at Grissom Library. Supplies will be provided. Register now.
Dec. 6, FKO Movie, "Arthur Christmas:" Kids ages 6-11 can enjoy a free showing of the movie, 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, at Pearl Bailey Library. No registration required.
Dec. 8, Super Saturday Holiday Fest at Pearl Bailey Library:
10:30 a.m., Holiday Storytime: Youth ages 3-6 can enjoy holiday stories and a craft, 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Noon, Visit with Santa: Children can visit with Santa, noon-1 p.m.
2-4 p.m., Concert: Jazz Guitarist Lonnie Dixon and Company will perform holiday music
2-5 p.m., Refresh Your Holiday Wreath, Other Crafts: Crafting instructor Michelle Belsches will show adults how to make a new holiday wreath or revitalize one of their old ones using materials provided. Registration required. Call Pearl Bailey Library for information.
 Dec. 14, 15, Kwanzaa program: Storyteller Felix Simmons will provide information on the history and significance of the celebration of Kwanzaa, 4-5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at West Avenue Library and 3-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at Main Street Library. No registration required. Dec. 17-22, Holiday Family Matinees: Families can enjoy a free holiday movie, 3-5 p.m., each day from Dec. 17-22 at Grissom Library. No registration required.  Dec. 20, 21, Winter Concert Series: Elliott Family Quartet: The Elliott Family String Quartet will present a free concert of classical and fiddle tunes, pop music and Christmas favorites, 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 20, at Main Street Library and 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at West Avenue Library. No registration required.  Dec. 27, Free Movie: Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas": Kids ages 8-17 can watch the movie "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" then make a craft to take home, 2-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, in the gym at South Morrison Family Education Center. The 2000 movie is rated PG. No registration is required. |
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Donations provide free books for all ages
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Justin Simmons, age 9, chooses a free book.
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Thousands of free books were given away during the SOMO Community Family Day Nov. 3 at South Morrison Family Education Center. The books were provided by Mini Price Storage, First Book and other donations.
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Teen's video is finalist in regional contest
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Nasir Curry, far right, and other club members attend Nekocon 15.
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A strong emotional tug and help from Pearl Bailey Library helped a teen first-time movie maker's video stand out in a regional anime video contest. The video, titled "Unresolved Feelings: Naruto's Complicated Life," was chosen as a finalist in the Anime Music Video Contest and screened at the Nekocon 15 Convention.The first video ever created by 16-year-old Nasir Curry, a member of the Pearl Bailey Library Anime and Manga Club, it told the story of two close friends who were pulled apart.
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 Dec. 13, Free Movie for Teens: 'The Dark Knight Rises': Teens ages 13-18 can enjoy a free showing of the movie, "The Dark Knight Rises," 4:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, at Pearl Bailey Library. The movie is rated PG-13. Free popcorn will be served. No registration required.
Dec. 27, Wii and XBox 360 Sports Game Day: Youth ages 8-18 can enjoy playing video sports games on the Wii and Kinect for Xbox 360, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, at Pearl Bailey Library. Board games will also be available. Call the Library for more information.
Ongoing programs:
- Storytime schedule
- Dec. 1, Paws to Read, Grissom
- Dec. 4, Games On!, Bailey
- Dec. 5, 11, Chess Masters, Bailey
- Dec. 12, Teen Advisory Committee, Bailey
- Dec. 15, Lego Party, Grissom
- Dec. 18, Learning on Laptops for youth, Bailey
- Dec. 19, FKO Youth Advisory, Bailey
- Dec. 20, Anime and Manga Club, Bailey
- Dec. 22, Knit Wits, Grissom
- Dec. 26, Anime Club, SOMO
- Dec. 26, Teen Urban Lit Book Club, Bailey
- Dec. 27, Teen Advisory Committee, Grissom
For more information on these programs, please call the respective Library.
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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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