Local library is tops Rappahannock Regional library ranked tops in the state in its category Dec 3, 2008
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library, which has branches in Stafford, Spotsylvania and Westmoreland counties, is the best library in Virginia that serves 250,000 to 500,000 people, according to Hennen's American Public Library Rankings. The CRRL ranked fourth nationwide in the same category. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Voter education bus hits town National nonpartisan organization stops by Fredericksburg to spread the word of voter education Oct 14, 2008
Sharing knowledge with voters is the mission of one nonprofit organization whose tour bus made a stop in front of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in Fredericksburg last night. Project Vote Smart, a nonpartisan group that was started by presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, has been around nationally for 16 years. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
FRED to change VRE feeders, add city loop FREDericksburg Regional Transit routes to change in Fredericksburg Sep 19, 2008
Caroline at Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Dorothy Hart Community Center. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Crosswalk needed on Plantation Drive, pedestrian says. Mar 3, 2008
The hearing starts at 7 p.m in the theater room of Central Rappahannock Regional Library on Caroline Street ... A traffic signal has been approved for the intersection of Plantation Drive and Lyons Boulevard/Gladstone Drive, in connection with the planned new branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library at that spot. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Holiday closings See what schedules will be affected by the New Year's Day holiday Dec 31, 2007
LIBRARIES Central Rappahannock Regional Library and Caroline Library will be closed today and tomorrow. Smoot Library will be closed tomorrow. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Lantern will light up First Night activities First Night has two new symbols, more arts, activities for 2008 Dec 29, 2007
HOW: Buttons are available at Fredericksburg-area Wawa stores, Central Rappahannock Regional Library branches, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania visitors centers, the Dorothy Hart Community Center and Cards 'n' Cones. MORE: Download the full schedule of bands at firstnight fredericksburg. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Jamestown's quadricentennial bash may be past, but the commemorations, exhibits and festivals go on. Click for the story and for a related VIDEO. May 21, 2007
On Thursday, June 14, at Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters, officials from the Reedville Fishermen's Museum will describe how its volunteers built a replica of the small barge, or shallop, in which Capt. John Smith and other English adventurers explored the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries in the summer of 1608. In Deltaville on Aug. 25-26, Capt. Ian Bystrom and crew of the John Smith 400 Project's shallop will pay homage to Smith's painful brush with a stingray at Stingray... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Click here to read more. May 8, 2007
After visiting the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Kay learned that Charles Rollinson was likely a descendant of William Rollinson, who designed the buttons that George Washington wore on his inauguration uniform. With an illustrious cast of characters laid out in the Bible's pages, McFadden set out to chip away at their history. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Council members digging into what city gives outside agencies. Apr 23, 2007
Central Rappahannock Regional Library: Cut $130,000 from the proposed $1. 34 million allocation. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Decorated fish statues will be on display around town Mar 29, 2007
" plan. Local high school students will display their own flamboyant clear-coated fish creations at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters on April 14. "This," Kimmer said, "is something different, something novel ... " public exhibition Where: All of the fish will be on display at local businesses. When: April through August FYI: A map at riverfriends.org will pinpoint locations. Or look for a pullout map in Sunday's paper. What: "Whimsical Young Artists" exhibit opening Where:... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
• Herman Brix: Tarzan the way he was meant to be• Legislation to reform payday lending failsWeekEnder STUDIO A'S MARCH EXHIBIT, 'LOOK, THEN LOOK AGAIN,' FEATURES ART BY HEAD START KIDS >> SHOW GIVES CHILDREN A 'HEAD START' ON ART Mar 1, 2007
Keville credits the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for its contributions to the fundraising art project, as well. In their studies, the children learned that, while the great artists often were misunderstood, their ability to maintain a strong belief in themselves played an important role in their successes. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
MAD TEA PARTY BRINGS MIX OF HILLBILLY, JAZZ, FOLK AND ROCK 'N' ROLL TO THE ACOUSTIC ROOTS CONCERT SATURDAY Feb 22, 2007
com - MAD TEA PARTY BRINGS MIX OF HILLBILLY, JAZZ, FOLK AND ROCK 'N' ROLL TO THE ACOUSTIC ROOTS CONCERT SATURDAY. MAD TEA PARTY BRINGS MIX OF HILLBILLY, JAZZ, FOLK AND ROCK 'N' ROLL TO THE ACOUSTIC ROOTS CONCERT SATURDAY. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Know what children's books, films will deliver Feb 20, 2007
Caroline Parr is coordinator of children's services for Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Phone her at 540/372-1160; e-mail her at Email. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Do driving penance in your underwear online course defensive driving clinics Feb 15, 2007
After finishing the class, students take a 50-point multiple-choice test at the nearest Central Rappahannock Regional library branch. Once they pass the exam, Reid personally delivers their certificates and forwards their test scores to DMV, which updates driving records. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Holiday closings Feb 15, 2007
LIBRARIES Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Caroline Library and Smoot Library in King George County will be closed Monday. MAIL SERVICES. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Salem Church library about to nearly double Feb 13, 2007
"It's been almost 15 years since the library's construction," said Betsy Fowler, branch services coordinator for the Central Rappahannock Regional Library ... Salem Church Library is part of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, which is headquartered on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Zimmerman is new face of Nationals Feb 13, 2007
The new face of the Washington Nationals arrived at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library several weeks ago wearing a jersey and jeans and carrying a book instead of a bat. He flashed a sheepish smile as he flipped open "Playing Right Field." Preparing to read to a large group of children and adults, many wearing jerseys that mimicked the No. 11 across his back, he looked just as comfortable as he does at third base for the Nationals. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
WATCH THE GRAMMYS ON CBS SUNDAY TO SEE IF TAPPAHANNOCK NATIVE CHRIS BROWN WINS BEST NEW ARTIST Feb 8, 2007
Art Film--An African Perspective: African Art, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericks-burg ... Our Town,' Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Best authors keep things fresh, creative Feb 6, 2007
Caroline Parr, is coordinator of children's services for Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Phone her at 540/372-1160 or e-mail her at Email. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Robert E. Lee 200th birthday events Feb 3, 2007
Part of the Lee Bicentennial Series planned by Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library ... Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters, Fredericksburg. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
>> AWARD-WINNING POET GAYLE DANLEY TO LEAD WORKSHOP 'HIP-HOP HYPE' POETRY EVENT CAN'T BE BEAT Feb 1, 2007
"She is very fresh, very open, and she has an honest relationship with people in the audience and everyone responds to that," said Rhonda Belyea, youth services librarian at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library ... WHERE: Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 22, 7:30-8:30 p.m. COST: Free INFO: 540/372-1144, teenspoint. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Sickle cell funds are in proposal Jan 30, 2007
A Sickle Cell Awareness event, April 16 at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library on Caroline Street, will include a film, discussion, speakers and personal testimonies. It's being held in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Area Sickle Cell Association. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Spotsylvania calendar Jan 30, 2007
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Learn 3-3:30 p.m.; Creative Childcare Route 2, 3:45-4:20 p.m.; and Hazel Hill, 4:30-5 p.m.. Spotsylvania County Public Safety Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at 9101 Courthouse Road. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Nationals make a pitch for support Jan 28, 2007
And as the Nationals' winter caravan wound to a finish yesterday at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters--a morning filled with books and baseball--the Moores nudged their way through a large crowd of fans. The Moores, season-ticket holders, had one goal: to meet the players they watch from the stands on lazy summer afternoons. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Nationals visit Fredericksburg today Jan 27, 2007
The Nationals will visit the Central Rappahannock Regional Library on Caroline Street from 9:45 a.m.-noon. Acta, several players and new TV color analyst Don Sutton will participate in a reading circle and book giveaway. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
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Get in the game at this event, featuring members of the Washington Nationals baseball team who will answer questions and sign autographs at Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters in downtown Fredericksburg. Date published: 1/25/2007. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
calendar January 25-February 1 Jan 25, 2007
Washington Nationals, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Members of the Washington Nationals baseball team read aloud, answer questions and sign autographs. 10 a.m.-noon. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
How Fredericksburg looked in 1920 Jan 20, 2007
The school on the map--once Lafayette School--is now the Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters. Main Street is now Caroline Street. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
January 18-25 calendar Jan 18, 2007
Art Film: Cezanne in Provence, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg ... Winter Chills: An Evening of Scary and Spine-Tingling Tales, Salem Church Branch of Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 2607 Salem Church Road, Spotsylvania. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Library staff names its 'best of the best' Jan 16, 2007
At the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, our youth services staff discussed and voted for our winners last week ... You can phone CAROLINE PARR, coordinator of children's services for Central Rappahannock Regional Library, at 540/372-1160 or e-mail her at Email. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Brightening children's lives with books Jan 14, 2007
Grateful thanks go to Dr. LeRoy Essig of Medical Specialists of Virginia for his unfailing support, and to Clearview Heights Civic Association, Mansfield Club Book Group, Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, The Lord's Church, Saving Graces Church, Rotoract and Interact Clubs, Dixon-Smith Middle School, James Monroe High School's marketing education department, and Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Chelsea Cayer, a bright and enthusiastic high school student, composed and distributed... (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Fredericksburg to celebrate its role in religious freedom Jan 13, 2007
Starting today through next Saturday, a photography exhibit on Islam in America will be displayed at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library on Caroline Street. These events are sponsored by several university departments and the Fredericksburg Council on the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Lafayette School on a postcard Jan 13, 2007
The postcard shows Fredericksburg High School, which later became Lafayette Elementary School, then Wallace Library and headquarters of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, at 1200 Caroline St. in the city's Historic District. Here's a little school history from The Free Lance-Star's files. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
P. C. editorialists must be blind to the menace of Islam Jan 13, 2007
This translation is at our Central Rappahannock Regional Library. In it, The Free Lance-Star would find the following messages: 1) the cause of Allah is submission to Allah and his religious dictates; 2) all people are to convert to Islam and submit to Allah; 3) the Muslims or Believers are, if necessary, to force the submission of all people to Allah; and 4) when a majority of a country's population is converted to Islam, the government is to be used to enforce the Islamic code on all the... (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Local librarians will help select year's best Jan 9, 2007
WHEN THE "Academy Awards of children's literature" are announced by the American Library Association in Seattle on Jan. 22, two librarians from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library will be sitting in the front row ... You can phone CAROLINE PARR, coordinator of children's services for Central Rappahannock Regional Library, at 540/372-1160 or e-mail her at Email. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Celebrating our religious freedom Jan 7, 2007
In addition, an exhibit of photography will be displayed at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library on Caroline Street, Jan. 13-20. The events are free and open to all. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Events coming up in the Fredericksburg area Jan 4, 2007
l Ken Smith , Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. The guitarist and composer performs original songs in his country/gospel style ... l Screen Classics , Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Under the leadership of their colonel, British prisoners in a Japanese POW camp build a bridge that might eventually be used to assist Japanese troop movement in "Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957). (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Construction on schedule at old Maury School Jan 2, 2007
One after another, proposals for a community arts center, a cultural center and theater, a new home for the Central Rappahannock Regional Library and the city's courts are rejected, often for lack of funds. 2001--The council decides to ask the private sector for proposals on Maury that would retain part of the building for public use. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Closings for holiday. Jan 1, 2007
Central Rappahannock Regional Library and its branches, Smoot Library in King George County and Caroline Library are closed today. Caroline Library will also be closed tomorrow. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
