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Central Library 434.979.7151 ext 4 | central@jmrl.org
Documentary Film Series
Films are shown on the 4th Thursday of the month except for December. Come view and discuss documentary films on current issues. Light refreshments will be provided. Sign up to be added to the film email list: central@jmrl.org
Want a list of the films already shown? Try Searching the calendar. After being shown, check the online catalog to borrow the film. Program listings are below.
Regional Author Series
A series featuring regional authors. Come support the homegrown writers and enjoy an afternoon of discussion. Program listings are below.
Brown Baggers Book Group
On the third Thursday of the month bring your lunch and discuss fiction and non-fiction books. Library staff will provide value-added content and lead the discussion. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Sign up to be added to the book email list: central@jmrl.org (RSS for Events)
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar. Program listings are below.
JMRL Board Meeting
May 20, 2013
1:00 pm
The Board of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library usually meets the 4th Monday of every month. Some months this will change. The location is usually at the Central Library but the agenda (PDF) will show if the meeting is at a different location.
Documentary Film Series
THE AMERICANS IN THE BULGE Directed by Richard Lanni (2010)
May 23, 2013
7:00 pm
Shown in order to commemorate Memorial Day and National Military Appreciation Month. Battlefield guide Ellwood Von Seibold conducts a tour of the frozen Ardennes Forests to Malmedy, St Vith and Bastogne and shows how the surprise Nazi plan to encircle and destroy the Allied armies during the Battle of the Bulge was foiled by the gallant actions of the U.S. forces. Presented by Livingbattlefield and the National Infantry Museum Foundation.
Regional Author Series
The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, Inc.
May 30, 2013
7:00 pm
Members will conduct a panel discussion which will include readings and a discussion of the writing process.
Alliance Francaise de Charlottesville
LE HÉRISSON directed Mona Achache (The Hedgehog) (2009)
June 03, 2013
6:30 pm
Based on the popular book THE HEDGEHOG by Muriel Barbery.
AFC Instructor Sage Morghan will introduce the film and moderate a short discussion afterwards.
Sponsored by the Virginia Employment Commission
Job Search Assistance
June 06, 2013
10:00 am
1st and 3rd Thursdays. Sign up at reference desk but walk-ins welcome: 10am-noon
SERVICES PROVIDED:
- Career Exploration
- Job Search Assistance
- Résumé Writing Assistance
- Interviewing Skills
- Job Skills Development
- Other Work/Career Related Services
Regional Author Series
BECOMING ACHILLES: CHILD-SACRIFICE, WAR, AND MISRULE IN THE ILIAD AND BEYOND by Richard Holway
June 06, 2013
7:00 pm
Richard Holway, acquisitions editor for the University of Virginia Press, also teaches in the Woodrow Wilson Department of Politics at UVa. Viewing the Iliad and myth through the lens of modern psychology, the author exposes sacrificial child rearing practices at the root of competitive, glory-seeking ancient Greek cultures.
Regional Author Series
THE ALGEBRA OF SNOW: A BEDTIME STORY FOR MY MOTHER by Ginger Moran
June 13, 2013
7:00 pm
A mathematics professor alone in the Adirondack Mountains in winter has two dogs and one estranged husband. Structured around the fall and winter holidays, the novel follows the severe winter as the professor retreats to an inner landscape of loss - husband, dog, child, mother - that ultimately opens up her ability to be a part of the world. The author taught at Spring Hill College and Fisk University and currently edits and serves as the associate director of Iris, the University of Virginia Women's Center magazine. The Algebra of Snow was nominated for a Pushcart Editor's Choice Award.
Brown Baggers Book Group
THE SENSE OF AN ENDING by Julian Barnes
June 20, 2013
12:00 pm
This intense new novel follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he has never much thought about-until his oldest friends return with a vengeance, one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. Check the Catalog
Special Event
Stories and Songs with Michael Parent
June 25, 2013
7:00 pm
Former Charlottesville resident Michael Parent will spin tales and sing songs sure to delight young and old alike. Michael's presentations include folktales, original stories that address issues related to growing up, and "singalongable songs." Stories are sometimes aimed at a particular age group. But if the audience consists of a mixture of parents and children of various ages, Michael enjoys telling stories that cross age barriers.
Documentary Film Series
AN ORIGINAL DUCKUMENTARY a Production of Coneflower Productions and THIRTEEN in association with WNET.
June 27, 2013
7:00 pm
Emmy-winning actor Paul Giamatti narrates this story of dazzling divers and dabblers. The film explores the unique abilities and extraordinary behaviors that are hallmarks of ducks' evolutionary success. Sit back and enjoy the ride as Mr. and Mrs. Wood Duck meet, mate, and raise a family of the some of the cutest and most courageous little ducklings you're ever likely to see. ” Jim Nix, of the Monticello Bird Club, will facilitate discussion. more info
Regional Author Series
Otis Lee, Jr.-local attorney discusses his self-published memoir.
July 11, 2013
7:00 pm
Brown Baggers Book Group
A TRAIN IN WINTER: AN EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF WOMEN, FRIENDSHIP, AND RESISTANCE IN OCCUPIED FRANCE by Caroline Moorehead
July 18, 2013
12:00 pm
Combining original sources, archival research and in-depth personal interviews, this riveting narrative follows the 230 women of the French Resistance who, imprisoned by the Gestapo outside of Paris, turned to each other, finding solace and strength in friendship. Check the Catalog
Future Readings:
- Aug 15: CANADA by Richard Ford
Crozet Library 434.823.4050 | crozet@jmrl.org
Monday Evening Book Group
Meets monthly (Sept - July) on the 1st Monday of each month 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Please drop in and join us! Readers with gmail accounts can join the mailing list.
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar. Program listings are below.
Monday Evening Book Group
CEREMONY by Leslie Marmon Silko
June 03, 2013
7:00 pm
One Navajo family, on a New Mexico reservation, struggles to survive in a world no longer theirs in the years just before and after World War II. Check the Catalog
Monday Evening Book Group
THE ECHO MAKER by Richard Powers
July 08, 2013
7:00 pm
Twenty-seven-year-old Mark Schluter, suffering from a rare brain disorder that causes him to believe his sister to be an impostor, endeavors to discover the cause of the motor vehicle accident that resulted in his head injury. Check the Catalog
Gordon Avenue Library 434.296.5544 | gordon@jmrl.org
Literary Masterpiece Book Group
Meets at 10am on the first and third Fridays of each month to discuss literary classics. The group meets from September to May. For further information, contact Eileen Stephens: emstephens@comcast.net Program listings are below.
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.
Wednesday Night Book Group
This group meets at 7:30 pm, the second Wednesday of each month to share insights on a variety of classic and contemporary fiction. Program listings are below.
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.
Game Night
May 20, 2013
7:00 pm
Come unplug and enjoy great board and card games. Bring a game to share or come find a new favorite. Call or visit the library to be added to the games email list. Meets monthly on Mondays.
Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 18*, Apr 29, May 20
*Mar 18 will be a special BIG READ themed Game Night with focus on traditional Chinese board games like Mah Jongg and Go.
Page to Screen
May 29, 2013
7:00 pm
A monthly film series which presents a screening of a popular film adaptation of a book, along with light refreshments. Call or visit the Library for details, or to be added to our film email list.
Meets monthly on Wednesdays.
Dec 19, Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 20*, Apr 24, May 29
*The Mar 20 film will be part of THE BIG READ: "Raise the Red Lantern"
Live Poets Society
June 05, 2013
7:00 pm
The Live Poets Society meets the first Wed of every month (except April) at 7pm. Come and share original poetry, or just listen. For more information, contact Tony Russell at 293-7838 or go to the society blog.
Wednesday Night Book Group
CITY OF THIEVES by David Benioff
June 12, 2013
7:30 pm
Documenting his grandparents' experiences during the siege of Leningrad, a young writer learns his grandfather's story about how a military deserter and he tried to secure pardons by gathering hard-to-find ingredients for a powerful colonel's daughter's wedding cake. Check the Catalog
Wednesday Night Book Group
THE ROUND HOUSE by Louise Erdrich
July 10, 2013
7:30 pm
When his mother, a tribal enrollment specialist living on a reservation in North Dakota, slips into an abyss of depression after being brutally attacked, fourteen-year-old Joe Coutz sets out with his three friends to find the person that destroyed his family. Check the Catalog
Greene County Library 434.985.5227 | greene@jmrl.org
Thursday Night Book Discussion Group
Meets at 7pm on the first Thursday of each month to discuss interesting books chosen by members. Program listings are below.
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.
Friday Film Series
This series, which is on the 2nd Friday of the month, is a mix of independent, documentary, and major studio films. Some films have a discussion and speaker afterwards, but all films nights include free coffee and dessert! Come on out - join your friends and neighbors for great thought provoking films on the BIG SCREEN. This FREE series is funded by the Friends of the Greene County Library and the Friends of Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. Program listings are below.
Sponsored by the Virginia Employment Commission
Job Search Assistance
May 23, 2013
12:30 pm
Thursdays: no appointments necessary. Walk-ins welcome. (12:30pm - 4:30pm)
SERVICES PROVIDED:
- Career Exploration
- Job Search Assistance
- Résumé Writing Assistance
- Interviewing Skills
- Job Skills Development
- Other Work/Career Related Services
Thursday Night Book Discussion Group
SIMA'S UNDERGARMENTS FOR WOMEN by Ilana Stanger-Ross
June 06, 2013
7:00 pm
Aiding the women of Brooklyn in her basement bra shop, Sima Goldner teaches her clients to appreciate their bodies but hides a secret shame about her infertility, loveless marriage, and unhappy past. Check the Catalog
Friday Film Series
THE LOVING STORY: a film by Nancy Buirski (2012)
June 14, 2013
7:00 pm
A racially-charged criminal trial and a heart-rending love story converge in this documentary about Richard and Mildred Loving, set during the turbulent Civil Rights era. An Oscar-shortlist selection by Full Frame Documentary Film Festival founder Nancy Buirski, this is the definitive account of Loving v. Virginia—the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision that legalized interracial marriage. more info
Thursday Night Book Discussion Group
THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS by M.L. Stedman
July 11, 2013
7:00 pm
Moving his young bride to an isolated lighthouse home on Australia's Janus Rock where the couple suffers miscarriages and a stillbirth, Tom allows his wife to claim an infant that has washed up on the shore, a decision with devastating consequences. Check the Catalog
Future Readings:
- August 1: THE ART OF FIELDING by Chad Harbach
LOUISA COUNTY LIBRARY 540.894.5853 | louisa@jmrl.org
Computer Tutorials
Would you like help with creating a resume; setting up an email account; searching online databases; installing software on a laptop; making a copy of files or pictures? Meet with a library staff member for up to an hour of one-on-one help using either a public computer at the library or your own laptop. Advance registration is required. Call 540-894-5853 or visit the circulation desk at the library to sign up.
Family Film Night
Meets monthly (Sept - May) on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30pm. Because of licensing restrictions, sometimes the title cannot be listed. Program listings are below.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group
Meets monthly (except for Dec.) on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30pm. The group will discuss a wide range of titles chosen by members and enjoy refreshments. Program listings are below.
Family Film Night
RISE OF THE GUARDIANS directed by Peter Ramsey (2012)
May 21, 2013
6:30 pm
When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world. more info
B.Y.O.C. - Bring Your Own Craft
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm
Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter's eye and perception. Chat and meet your neighbors while you work on your craft. Bring any project you're working on, or come just to be inspired. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Call or visit the library for details.
Meets every Wednesday
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group
PILATE'S WIFE: A NOVEL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE by Antoinette May
May 28, 2013
7:00 pm
Set against a backdrop of the religious and political unrest of her life, a tale based on the story of Pontius Pilate's wife, Claudia, describes her friendship with Mary Magdalene, her secret love for a gladiator, and her devastating inability to prevent Jesus's execution in spite of a powerful vision about its consequences. Check the Catalog
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group
RUNAWAY: STORIES by Alice Munro
June 25, 2013
7:00 pm
A collection of short fiction captures the lives of women of all ages and circumstances, as they deal with the limits and lies of passion, unfulfilled dreams, motherhood, betrayal, and the bonds of love. Check the Catalog
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group
CORELLI'S MANDOLIN by Louis De Bernieres
July 23, 2013
7:00 pm
A fifty-year epic follows the lives of the residents of the Greek island Cephallonia, exploring their peaceful, remote experiences before the onset of the Second World War. Check the Catalog
Nelson Memorial Library 434.263.5904 | nelson@jmrl.org
Brown Bag Book Club
Fourth Monday of each month (with some exceptions) from 12:00 to 2 pm. Like to Read? Like to Talk? Join us at our Book Club which has been ongoing since 2005. Call the library at 263-5904 for more information. Program listings are below.
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.
Brown Bag Book Club
CELLIST OF SARAJEVO by Steven Galloway
May 20, 2013
12:00 pm
While a cellist plays at the site of a mortar attack to commemorate the deaths of twenty-two friends and neighbors, a woman sniper secretly protects the life of the cellist as her army becomes increasingly threatening. Check the Catalog
Brown Bag Book Club
THE HARE WITH AMBER EYES: A FAMILY'S CENTURY OF ART AND LOSS by Edmund De Waal
June 24, 2013
12:00 pm
Traces the parallel stories of nineteenth-century art patron Charles Ephrussi and his unique collection of 264 miniature netsuke Japanese ivory carvings, documenting Ephrussi's relationship with Marcel Proust and the impact of the Holocaust on his cosmopolitan family. Check the Catalog
Brown Bag Book Club
KIM by Rudyard Kipling
July 22, 2013
12:00 pm
Filled with lyrical, exotic prose and nostalgia for Rudyard Kipling’s native India, Kim is widely acknowledged as the author’s greatest novel and a key element in his winning the 1907 Nobel Prize in Literature. It is the tale of an orphaned sahib and the burdensome fate that awaits him when he is unwittingly dragged into the Great Game of Imperialism. During his many adventures, he befriends a sage old Tibetan lama who transforms his life. Check the Catalog
Northside Library 434.973.7893 | northside@jmrl.org
@ Your Library
A program consisting of a variety of craft and informational programs. Funded by the Friends of the Library. Program listings are below.
Wednesday Night Book Group
This group meets the third Wednesday of each month (not December), 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Program listings are below.
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.
Books Sandwiched In
Third Fridays (lunchtime 12-1 pm) Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this is a series of presentations of books reviewed by noted local people. Why not bring a sandwich and join us? All programs are free and open to the public. For more information about the books and their reviewers, call 973-7893. Program listings are below.
Meets January-May and September-November. Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.
Yoga Mondays
May 20, 2013
1:30 pm
Kris Onuf, a certified yoga instructor, offers free yoga instruction on Mondays, 1:30-3:00pm. No experience necessary. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and don't eat a heavy meal before class. You can bring your own mat, but that's not required. Sign up at the Information Desk.
Wednesday Night Book Group
FAHRENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury
June 19, 2013
7:00 pm
Internationally acclaimed, Fahrenheit 451 is Ray Bradbury's classic novel of censorship and defiance, as resonant today as it was when it was first published nearly 50 years ago. Check the Catalog
Wednesday Night Book Group
PATCHWORK PLANET by Anne Tyler
July 17, 2013
7:00 pm
The author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Breathing Lessons tells the story of Baltimore's Barnaby Gaitlin, a furniture mover with a history of misdemeanors and a fair-weather girlfriend. Check the Catalog
Future Readings:
- August 28: EMPIRE OF THE SUMMER MOON by S. C. Gwynne
- September 18: THE KITCHEN HOUSE by Kathleen Grissom
- October 16: HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS by Isabel Allende
- November 20: A TRAIN IN WINTER by Caroline Moorehead
Scottsville Library 434.286.3541 | scottsville@jmrl.org
Connecting @ Your Library
One-on-one tutorials can be provided on basic computer and word processing skills Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons.
Participants must have a JMRL Library Card. Registration is required. Please call 434.286.3541 for more information.
Scottsville Library Book Club
Meets of the 3rd Friday of each month to discuss a variety of books. Program listings are below.
Scottsville Library Book Club
THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY by Mary Ann Shaffer
June 21, 2013
1:00 pm
In 1946, as England emerges from the shadow of World War II, writer Juliet Ashton finds inspiration for her next book in her correspondence with a native of Guernsey and his eccentric friends, who tell her about their island, the books they love, German occupation, and the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a book club born as an alibi during German occupation. Check the Catalog
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