Your library is offers a variety of programs for everyone

Claremont
Public Library
Branch of
The Blackwater Library System

www.blackwaterlib.org
P.O. Box 40
91 Mancha Ave.
Claremont, VA 23899
Phone (757) 866-8627
FAX (757) 866-8628

Hours of Operation:
Monday - 9 to 6
Tuesday - 9 to 1
Wednesday – Closed

Thursday – 3 to 7
Friday – 3 to 7

Saturday – 9 to 1

December 2005 – ‘tis the Season!

Cookbooks, decorating ideas, crafts, videos – we’ve got it all for the holiday season! Come in and browse the shelves for books, DVDs, CDs, videos, and magazines, or use our high-speed internet for on-line shopping or search the web for gift ideas!! Call and leave us a message to renew your books, or just to find out what hours we’re open! If you’re traveling over the river and through the woods, audio books make the commute much more bearable! Kids love them, too, and we have a grand selection available. Remember, you can return ANY materials you’ve checked out from the library in our drop box located in front of the library, and you can renew or order materials on-line at www.blackwaterlib.org

You can read local newspapers, check out entertainment for the kids, or ask the librarians what’s good to read this week! Our new answering machine makes renewing easier!

We are still trying to create a reference section with Surry County yearbooks. If you have old annuals that you would like to donate, please let us know!

Blackwater Regional Libraries are now Senior Navigator Centers. This service provides invaluable information for seniors or those charged with the responsibilities of caring for seniors. Stop by the library and let us show you how you can utilize their website.

The current library newsletter can be viewed, and old newsletters are archived on www.claremont-va.org Blackwater Regional Library’s website is www.blackwaterlib.org

A list of volunteer projects is posted on our Claremont bulletin board, located by the front door. Local information for Claremont residents is also available on the board. If you or your organization need publicity for events, please bring flyers to the front desk for posting on the board and on the community calendar located on the back of this newsletter.

Be sure to stock up on your reading material since the library will be

closed December 24, 26, 27, and 28, as well as Monday, January 2.

Programs

Book Club selection for December is Buddha Boy by Kathe Koja. It is classified as a “Young Adult” book, and addresses the subject of bullies, passive resistance, vengeance, and dealing with conflict. It’s a good holiday message for young and old alike. Due to everyone’s time constraints, we’ll not have a regular book discussion, but please share your thoughts about the book and we’ll post them on the board.

Second Saturday Program will be Bingorigami. We’ll make an Origami ornament, and then play bingo for prizes (it’s National Bingo month). Second Saturday Programs are for ANY SCHOOL AGED CHILD and begin at 11:00.

Story Times this month will be held on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. We incorporate books, music, sign language, and a treat! Story Time starts at 10:00; please be prompt if you would like to participate.

Crochet Club, for novices as well as experienced crocheters, will meet on Dec. 5 and Dec 12 at 5:00. Virginia Gill teaches class, and supplies are provided if you need them.

Library displays will feature books, videos, DVDs, etc., for the holidays. We will also continue to remember those less fortunate with Holiday Baskets. Gift cards to department or grocery stores are a grand addition, or bring your dry goods or canned food to the library or Town Hall. Donations will be distributed to families who need a little extra help getting through the holidays. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 22

Bring in the holidays at “Christmas in Claremont” December 17 at the Masonic Hall. It’s a community activity with free food, drinks, children’s gifts and Santa! Later that evening, attend our annual event, “Sing Along with Patsy”. It will take place at the Town Hall at 7:00. Patsy Hopper Rush will provide musical accompaniment for us to celebrate the joy of the season through song, or just have some refreshments and listen to Patsy and her students as they play beautiful holiday tunes.

Caroling with Parks and Rec will be on December 23. Meet at the Town Hall at 6:00