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Films are shown on the 4th Thursday of the month, starting Jan 2012. 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.
A series featuring regional authors. Come support the homegrown writers and enjoy an afternoon of discussion. Program listings are below.
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.
February 05, 2012
2:00 pm
Lynn Rainville, anthropological archaeologist, founding director of the Tusculum Institute, and research professor in the humanities at Sweet Briar College, talks about her research into African-American cemeteries. Her purpose is to better understand enslaved, free black, and post-bellum communities as evidenced through their mortuary practices.
February 16, 2012
10:00 am
1st and 3rd Thursdays. Sign up at reference desk but walk-ins welcome: 10am-noon
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February 16, 2012
12:00 pm
When artifacts from Japanese families sent to internment camps during World War II are uncovered during renovations at a Seattle hotel, Henry Lee embarks on a quest that leads to memories of growing up Chinese in a city rife with anti-Japanese sentiment. Check the Catalog ![]()
February 23, 2012
7:00 pm
The filmmaker discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. She and nine cousins retrace the Triangle Trade and gain powerful new perspectives on the black/white divide. more info
February 27, 2012
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.
March 02, 2012
5:00 pm
Art created by inmates from the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail and influenced by the themes of Bless Me, Ultima. All March, 3rd floor. more info
part of THE BIG READ
March 15, 2012
12:00 pm
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will test the bonds that tie him to his people, and discover himself in the pagan past, in his father's wisdom, and in his mother's Catholicism. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who delivered Tony into the world-and will nurture the birth of his soul. Check the Catalog ![]()
Future Readings:

March 21, 2012
The Virginia Festival of the Book is a 5-day festival of mostly free literary events that are open to the public to honor book culture and promote reading and literacy. Some of the events are held at the Central Library.
March 21,22,23,24,25
CHICANO ROCK! THE SOUNDS OF EAST LOS ANGELES: produced, written, directed and edited by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jon WilkmanMarch 29, 2012
7:00 pm
Tells the lively and inspiring story of how generations of young people in America's largest Mexican American community created a unique musical voice and in the process found and proudly expressed their cultural identity. PBS more info
April 29, 2012
2:00 pm
The author, Director of Education at Montpelier, will talk and give a book signing. Paul Jennings, born a slave at Montpelier, served as manservant to James Madison and helped rescue George Washington's portrait before the British burned the White House during the War of 1812. He later wrote the first White House memoirs, "A Colored Man’s Reminiscences of James Madison."
A social gathering in the evening for informal conversation with guest speakers representing the arts, culture, businesses and interests in the Crozet community. Program listings are below.
Meets monthly (Sept - July) on the 1st Monday of each month 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Please drop in and join us!
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar. Program listings are below.
February 06, 2012
7:00 pm
An African-American man's search for success and the American dream leads him out of college to Harlem and a growing sense of personal rejection and social invisibility. Check the Catalog ![]()
PHIL JAMES: CROZET HISTORIANFebruary 23, 2012
7:00 pm
Featured columnist with the Crozet Gazette, Mr. James has become the historian of Crozet. Through his work collecting photographs and oral histories, he has preserved Crozet's local color, history and lore. Location: CROZET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
March 05, 2012
7:00 pm
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will test the bonds that tie him to his people, and discover himself in the pagan past, in his father's wisdom, and in his mother's Catholicism. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who delivered Tony into the world-and will nurture the birth of his soul. Check the Catalog ![]()
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PETE & ELLEN VIGOUR: Traditional Folk MusicMarch 07, 2012
7:00 pm
White Hall musicians who have been playing old-time mountain music for many years. They'll bring a variety of musical instruments and will present some of their favorite traditional songs. Location: CROZET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
March 14, 2012
7:00 pm
The curandera Ultima drew upon centuries of knowledge about her landscape to heal and care for Antonio's family in Bless Me, Ultima. Join horticultural consultant Rachel Bush from Revolution Health Center to hear more about medicinal plants in Virginia.
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, call Tod Oliver (434) 296-4041. Program listings are below.
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.
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.
February 03, 2012
10:00 am
Plutarch introduces the reader to the major figures and periods of classical Greece and Rome. Check the Catalog ![]()
February 06, 2012
11:30 am
Meet with a library staff member for help in a variety of computer skills. Sign up for just one or a whole series. Registration is required; call 296-5544 or visit the Reference Desk to sign up. Mondays, 11:30am-1pm
Series 1
Job Search Assistance February 07, 2012
1:00 pm
First Tuesday of each month: no appointments necessary.
Walk-ins welcome: 1pm - 3pm
SERVICES PROVIDED:
February 08, 2012
7:00 pm
Learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks for Kindles, nooks, iPads/iPhones, and other electronic readers. Registration is required; call 296-5544 or visit the Reference Desk to sign up.
February 08, 2012
7:30 pm
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will test the bonds that tie him to his people, and discover himself in the pagan past, in his father's wisdom, and in his mother's Catholicism. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who delivered Tony into the world-and will nurture the birth of his soul. Check the Catalog ![]()
February 11, 2012
3:00 pm
Learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks for Kindles, nooks, iPads/iPhones, and other electronic readers. Registration is required; call 296-5544 or visit the Reference Desk to sign up.
February 17, 2012
10:00 am
An American editor travels to Venice to find some papers of a deceased 19th century poet which he believes are being held by the poet's former love. Check the Catalog ![]()
February 27, 2012
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 30, Feb 27, Mar, 19, Apr 30, May 21
February 29, 2012
7:00 pm
A film series on the final Wed of each month at 7pm. A screening of a popular film adaptation of a book, and perhaps a discussion afterwards. Refreshments provided. Call or visit the library for details, or to be added to the film email list.
Jan 25, Feb 29, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 30
March 01, 2012
3:00 pm
If you're crafty, this is the group for you. Chat, snack, and meet your neighbors, as we knit, stitch, bead, and sew. 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, or to be added to our handcraft email list.
Meets monthly on Thursdays: Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 12, May 3
March 02, 2012
10:00 am
Conflicting loyalties of a ship's officer depict man's potential for good and evil. Check the Catalog ![]()
March 07, 2012
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.
March 12, 2012
7:00 pm
"For Ultima, even the plants had a spirit..." Bring nature into your home with a terrarium. Learn the basics of making these miniature landscapes in this hands-on workshop. Space is limited, so call or email to register starting Mar 1. For ages 15 to adult.
March 14, 2012
7:30 pm
An epic history covering the period from the end of World War I through the 1970s chronicles the decades-long migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West through the stories of three individuals and their families. Check the Catalog ![]()
March 15, 2012
3:00 pm
Learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks for Kindles, nooks, iPads/iPhones, and other electronic readers. Registration is required; call 296-5544 or visit the Reference Desk to sign up.
March 16, 2012
10:00 am
Renting a recommended video to ease his depression, divorced history teacher Tertuliano Maximo Afonso is unsettled to see a man in the video who looks exactly the way he looked five years earlier. Check the Catalog ![]()
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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.
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.
Job Search Assistance February 09, 2012
12:30 pm
Thursdays: no appointments necessary. Walk-ins welcome. (12:30pm - 4:30pm)
SERVICES PROVIDED:
CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS directed by Werner Herzog (2010)February 10, 2012
7:00 pm
In 1994, a group of scientists discovered a cave in Southern France perfectly preserved for over 20,000 years and containing the earliest known human paintings. The director gains exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing these pictorial creations in their astonishing natural setting. more info
March 01, 2012
7:00 pm
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will test the bonds that tie him to his people, and discover himself in the pagan past, in his father's wisdom, and in his mother's Catholicism. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who delivered Tony into the world-and will nurture the birth of his soul. Check the Catalog ![]()
Future Readings:
ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD directed by Werner Herzog (2007)March 09, 2012
7:00 pm
Filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica to capture its landscape's rarely seen beauty on film, where he meets the odd men and women who have dedicated their lives to furthering the cause of science in treacherous conditions.more info

March 06, 2012
7:00 pm
Do you have a Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone or other type of electronic reader? Learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks using JMRL's Overdrive.
March 31, 2012
2:00 pm
Come hear Ron Jones tell Native-American and Hispanic folklore tales from the region of Bless Me, Ultima. For all ages.
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.
February 27, 2012
12:00 pm
Forced to confront the realities of life in the twenty-first century when he falls in love with Pakistani widow Mrs. Ali, Major Pettigrew finds the relationship challenged by local prejudices that view Mrs. Ali, a Cambridge native, as a perpetual foreigner. Check the Catalog ![]()

February 27, 2012
1:00 pm
Swap your used books, CDs, DVDs, etc., for some new and used books, CDs, DVDs, etc.
March 26, 2012
12:00 pm
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will test the bonds that tie him to his people, and discover himself in the pagan past, in his father's wisdom, and in his mother's Catholicism. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who delivered Tony into the world-and will nurture the birth of his soul. Check the Catalog ![]()
Future Readings:
A program consisting of a variety of craft and informational programs. Funded by the Friends of the Library. Program listings are below.
This group meets the third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Program listings are below.
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.
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.
February 06, 2012
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.
February 15, 2012
7:00 pm
At 91 years old, Ptolemy Grey is one of the world's forgotten. Marooned in a cluttered Los Angeles apartment, he sinks deeper into dementia and the past. Then he meets seventeen-year-old Robyn and they form a bond that reinvigorates his world, but as he recaptures his clarity of mind, he also unlocks the secrets he has carried for decades. Check the Catalog ![]()
February 17, 2012
12:00 pm
Documents the efforts of the first American ambassador to Hitler's Germany, William E. Dodd, to acclimate to a residence in an increasingly violent city where he is forced to associate with the Nazis while his daughter pursues a relationship with Gestapo chief Rudolf Diels. Reviewed by Fred Schmidt, retired PVCC History Professor. Check the Catalog ![]()

February 21, 2012
6:30 pm
Do you have a Kindle, Nook, iPad or iPhone or other type of electronic reader? Learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks using JMRL's Overdrive. Registration required: 973-7893
February 29, 2012
6:30 pm
Bring a blanket and pillows and join us for family friendly movies. Popcorn and drinks provided. Because of licensing issues, titles cannot be put on the webpage. Contact the library for specific info.
Feb 29, Apr 25
March 07, 2012
6:30 pm
Registration begins Feb 15.
How much money do you actually need to retire with? Should annuities be your primary retirement investment? Can stocks still bring you the income you're looking for in retirement? John Fitchett, Financial Consultant with Capitol One, will present strategies to allow you to retire with confidence.
March 10, 2012
12:00 pm
Farming nourishes and sustains characters in Bless Me, Ultima. Hobby farmer Audrey Levatino will show you how to incorporate farming into your life without overwhelming your economic or physical resources, and discuss the importance of hobby farms to local communities and economies. Her 23-acre farm, Ted's Last Stand, is located outside of Gordonsville. more info
March 21, 2012
7:00 pm
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will test the bonds that tie him to his people, and discover himself in the pagan past, in his father's wisdom, and in his mother's Catholicism. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who delivered Tony into the world-and will nurture the birth of his soul. Check the Catalog ![]()
March 24, 2012
10:30 am
Registration begins March 10. Class size is limited.
A workshop for teens and adults exploring this Mexican craft, which the Huichol people created for their gods. For ages 12 to adult.
April 04, 2012
6:30 pm
Registration begins Mar 14. Class size is limited.
Using mosses, sticks, acorns, and other natural materials, you will create a little dwelling for the fairy living in your house or garden. A child may sign up with an adult to build one house together.
April 18, 2012
7:00 pm
Come to the meeting with ideas for choosing the books to read in the coming year.
May 02, 2012
6:30 pm
Registration begins April 11.
Are you thinking about climbing your family tree but don't know where to start? Susan Emert, President of the Central Virginia Genealogical Association will provide some tips on how to use Ancestry.com, available at all JMRL branches. You will look at a variety of information, such as vital and census records, church, court and military records, and local histories.
May 16, 2012
7:00 pm
Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization and gene mapping. Check the Catalog ![]()
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.
Presented by the Friends of the Scottsville Library, this series will provide lectures on a variety of topics of interest to adult patrons of the library. Program listings are below.
Meets of the 3rd Friday of each month to discuss a variety of books by a particular author. Program listings are below.
February 08, 2012
3:00 pm
Every Wednesday afternoon: registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome.
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BUSH MEDICINE OF THE BAHAMAS: A Cross-cultural Perspective from San Salvador Island, including Pharmacology and Oral Histories by Jeff McCormack, Kathleen Maier and Patricia WallensFebruary 11, 2012
4:00 pm
Jeff McCormack has worked in the fields of sustainable energy and agriculture, genetic preservation, plant breeding, ethnobotany, and oral history. He is the founder of two heirloom seed companies, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and Garden Medicinals. Using oral history techniques to document a unique form of plant medicine practiced in the Bahamas, his talk will focus on the origins of bush medicine, how it is used, and what this form of medicine can teach us.

February 17, 2012
1:00 pm
The group will discuss a variety of works by Reynolds Price.
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March 10, 2012
4:00 pm
The curandera Ultima drew upon centuries of knowledge about her landscape to heal and care for Antonio's family in Bless Me, Ultima. Join horticultural consultant Rachel Bush from Revolution Health Center to hear more about medicinal plants in Virginia.
March 16, 2012
1:00 pm
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will test the bonds that tie him to his people, and discover himself in the pagan past, in his father's wisdom, and in his mother's Catholicism. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who delivered Tony into the world-and will nurture the birth of his soul. Check the Catalog ![]()
March 20, 2012
7:00 pm
A discussion on Bless Me, Ultima, Rudolfo Anaya, and the place of this BIG READ novel in American literature.