Porter Branch is getting new, bookstore-style shelving in the Children's Department! Stafford County has contracted for new shelving for the children's collection, to be installed in coming weeks. These wooden shelves are lower and more attractive, allowing materials to be more accessible, especially for younger customers. These shelves also provide increased visibility and allow for…
Friends Annual Meeting to Feature Mystery Author Donna Andrews
November 21, 2019
The Friends of the Library annual meeting will be held Monday, December 2, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Fredericksburg Branch, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, 22401. Refreshments will be served. Not a Friend? You can join at the door! After a brief business meeting, author Donna Andrews will speak. Andrews is the author of Owl Be Home for…
Library to participate in area holiday parades
November 21, 2019
Library staff will be marching in community holiday parades this year, so look for us with our new branded vehicles and give us a wave! Westmoreland: Saturday, December 7, 12:00-1:00 Spotsylvania: Saturday, December 7, 1:00-4:00 Fredericksburg: Saturday, December 7, 5:00-8:00 Stafford: Saturday, December 14, 2:00-5:00…
Luncheon with Jeannette Walls
November 12, 2019
Jeannette Walls, author of "The Glass Castle," will keynote a luncheon on Tuesday, December 3, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Gari Melchers Pavilion, 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, 22405. Tickets cost $49 and can be purchased at rappahannockunitedway.org/castle. This is a kick-off event for the Rappahannock United Way's Women United campaign: Women United is part of a global network of…
Libraries Alarmed by Macmillan Publishing eBook Embargo
September 11, 2019
On July 25, Macmillan Publishing announced it would become the only major (Big 5) publisher to limit eBook lending for U.S. libraries.
Bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale
August 8, 2019
The Friends of the Library are throwing open the doors to their warehouse for their first bi-annual book sale at the Friends of the Library Bookshop.
Teachers-Only Book Sale
July 19, 2019
Teachers, you worked hard this year and deserve a treat! The Friends of the Library Bookshop will be open special hours on Friday, August 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, for a special teachers-only sale! Thousands of gently used books, movies, and music will all be half-price for this special sale. Important library news for teachers…
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Open House for Friends of the Library Bookshop
July 5, 2019
On Wednesday, July 17, from 5:00-7:00, CRRL will host the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new Friends of the Library Bookshop. There will be refreshments and giveaways and the whole event will be broadcast live on the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. The Bookshop will of course be…
Friends of the Library Center and Bookshop
June 11, 2019
Bookshops and book sales in CRRL branches have always been very popular, and starting Monday, June 17, a brand-new Friends of the Library Bookshop will be open for business. The Bookshop will be open Monday through Friday, 10:00-2:00, and is located at 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 150, Fredericksburg, 22408. This Bookshop is the biggest…
Holds Pickup at Friends of the Library Center and Bookshop
June 11, 2019
A new location will soon be available for holds pickup, and it comes with an added bonus! Starting June 17, you will be able to select "Friends of the Library Center" when placing materials on hold and pick them up at the new, beautiful Friends Bookshop. The Bookshop opens Monday, June 17, and will be…
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