Summer Reading 2023 Winners

Congratulations to All Winners! THANK YOU to all participants!

KIDS

Sebastian, Chloe, Annalina, Charlotte, Corbin, Janie, Sawyer, Britton, Harrison, Eliza, Olivia, Wyatt, Alexis, Athena, Noah, Kash, Dylan, Leo, Grace, Espn, Cooper, Hope, Justin, Gabriella, Bram, Kira, Freya, Henry

TWEEN

Daniel, Riley, Levi, Isaih, Lizzy, Piper, Levi, Kendra, Jason, Elianna, Emy, Caleb, Joseph, Ember

TEEN

Rayshawn, Virginia, Reid, Will, LYdia, Isabelle, Blair, Luis, Lily, Teagan, Rose, Caroline, Annabel, Truman, Ana, Maddie, Katelyn, Ava

ADULT

Catherine, Janice, Phyllis, Lonnie, Nat, Kati, Molly, Laura, Penelope, Cynthia, Minisa, Laura, Karen, Kelly, Laura, Barbara, Mark, Jacqueline, Katie, Jackie, Kim

SUPERREADER

Ahava, Andrew, Lily, David, Evangeline, Matthew, Giuliana, Andrew, Michael, Alexander, Kira

SPECIAL

Lily

Sponosred by the Friends of the Library

Read to Rover

Friday, October 6th @ 2 pm

Call us at (434) 589-1400 to register your child for a 10 minute slot to practice reading aloud to therapy dogs from Caring Canines.
Spaces are limited- Call today!

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, November 8th- 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 13th- 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Autumn is for Story-giving

No registration required.

Weekly on Fridays from 10 - 10:30 a.m. starting Sept 22nd - Nov 17th

Join Mrs. Erinn & company as she shares stories, songs, & fun activities-- created for toddlers, pre-k & K children with a caregiver.

... & Fall is for Fort-Making!

No registration required.

Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 p.m. starting on Sept 20th to Nov 15th

Come find a cozy spot to build your own fort in the library!  Families will be able to find new titles to read together, as well as have fun with loved ones all before dinnertime! 

A limited amount of sheets and blankets will be available so we encourage bringing clean, lightweight linens from home.  Clothespins, clips, flashlights, etc. will be available for use.   

Spice of the Month

Samples & information are given out monthly on the 4th Saturday of every month - while supplies last.

To access the information on each spice - click below on the spice:

September 2023 - Umami Seasoning

August 2023 - Marjoram

July 2023 - Mustard Powder

June 2023 - Achiote Powder

May 2023 - Thyme

April 2023 - Coriander

March 2023 - Italian Seasoning

February 2023 - Caraway

January 2023 - Furikake

December 2022 - No Spice - Happy Holidays!

November 2022 - Sage

October 2022 - Pumpkin Spice

September 2022 - Chinese Five Spice

August 2022 - Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (mild)

July 2022 - Celery Seed

June 2022 - Dill Weed

May 2022 - Cumin

April 2022 - Za'atar

March 2022 - Garam Masala

February 2022 - Curry Powder

January 2022 - Turmeric

November 2021 - Cinnamon

October 2021 - Cardamom

September 2021 - Paprika

You will receive a sample of the spice, information about the spice, recipes to try, and a list of additional resources you can check out from the Library.

We do ask that if you make something to please share comments or pictures on Facebook or with the Library so we can see what everyone is making.

Sponsored by the Friends fo the Library

First Little Readings

Mondays, Sept. 19th - Nov. 13th - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 

The "First Little Readers" Guided Reading Group is a new Pre-K program created especially for our youngest readers in mind.  

We will focus on skills such as listening, following directions, reading with assistance, writing, & drawing - of course, we'll socialize & play too because reading = FUN!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (child and one caregiver) -- This is an 8 week session - no meeting on 10/9.  Call to sign up today- space is limited!

Did you know that Fluvanna County Public Library patrons are able to easily request & pick up a pre-selected books for their children by completing this simple online form below? This is a great way to encourage reading at home & on the go!

A Book Bundle consists of 3-10 books specifically geared towards your child's reading level and likes.  These bundles will keep your child engaged, learning, and eager to return to the library for more reading adventures.

Keep in mind, the more information you are able to provide on your form, the more beneficial & enjoyable the books will be for your child. Please fill out one form per child. Each request will be checked out to the adult on the library card account entered.

Please allow up to 24 hours for requests to be bundled Monday-Thursday. Request made on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday may not be bundled until the beginning of the following week.  You will receive a call or email when your child's Book Bundle is ready for pick up.

Questions?  Please call the library at (434) 589-1400

or email us - fluvannalibrary@gmail.com

Book Bundle Request Form

Nature Backpack & Fluvanna County Library

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale 2023

Thursday, October 5- Saturday, October 21
Hours of the Library

Thursday, October 5 - Saturday, October 7 - Full Price
(Bake Sale on Saturday, Oct. 7)
Tuesday, October 10 - Saturday, October 14 - 1/2 Price Sale 
(Library Closed Monday, October 9)
Monday, October 16 - Saturday, October 21 - $5/Bag - We Provide the Bag!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2023 Book Sale Corporate SPONSORS
Fork Union Animal Clinic + Monticello Country Realtors + Our Lady of Peace Retirement Community + Z95.1 (Our Media Sponsor)

Contact the Library if you have any questions!  All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Fluvanna Library.