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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

November 2007

The Haunted House, sponsored by Claremont Parks and Rec

and the Library, raised $770 for charity.

Thanks to all who worked so hard!

Thanks to all attendees!

*The Town of Claremont is sponsoring US Navy Riverine Squadron 3. A list of

suggested items to donate is on the back of this newsletter. We are collecting these patriotic contributions at the library. Donations are also accepted for the families, especially for families who have newborns.

*StoryTime, for 3 and 4 year olds, will continue each Tuesday at 9:30AM. We read books, listen to music, learn American Sign Language, and kids receive a treat and activity pages. November 6 will be a special day – Deputy Shears of the Surry County Sheriff’s Department will be our guest reader

*Second Saturday Program, November 10 at 11:00 - we will participate in the Veterans Day parade and service at the circle. For information about the event, you may contact “Smitty” at 866-0139 or George Edwards at 866 -0139. Decorating the float will take place before the event – please come to the library for details. (Note to Veterans - please join the parade! Note to everyone else - Show your support by attending the parade and service at the circle!)

*Needlework Club will meet Mondays (except November 5) at 5:00. It’s a chance to learn, share, teach, or enjoy the company of other crafters!

*Our library is participating in a research survey from Old Dominion University about driving behaviors. Please come by the library for details.

*Children’s Book Week is November 12 – 17. The theme “Rise Up Reading” encourages us all to celebrate books for kids and to promote good reading habits!

*A copy of the Feasibility Study of Library Space and Facility Needs conducted by Tymoff & Moss is available at the library. They will present their recommendations to the Surry Board of Supervisors on December 6.

*Important elections will take place November 6. If you, or anyone you know, needs a ride to the polls, please call Kay Vanatta at 866-0028 , or call the library for details.

*Book Club will read Empire Falls by Richard Russo.

*All Blackwater Regional Libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23.

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