Kids' Reading Corner with Caroline Parr
You can phone CAROLINE PARR, coordinator of children's services for Central Rappahannock Regional Library, at 540/372-1160 or e-mail her at cparr@crrl.org.
• Meeting the digital demand
Central Rappahannock Regional Library is trying to keep up with digital demand.
... Published: Friday, 07/15/2011
• Meet our new children's book columnist
New children's librarian columnist takes up residence in this space
... Published: Monday, 01/17/2011
• Here are can't-miss books for gift giving
Children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Monday, 12/20/2010
• Give gifts that ignite a passion for reading
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Monday, 12/13/2010
• Books are gifts that are opened over and over
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Monday, 12/06/2010
• Don't whitewash Twain's greatness
Local children's librarian shares timely tips
... Published: Monday, 11/29/2010
• The turkey day table has room for variety
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Monday, 11/22/2010
• Harry, you've worked book world magic
Local children's librarian shares timely suggestions
... Published: Monday, 11/15/2010
• For Veterans Day, explore patriotism and sacrifice
Local librarian shares timely suggestions
... Published: Monday, 11/08/2010
• Bee books sweet and buzzworthy
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Monday, 10/25/2010
• Everyone should get the picture
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Monday, 10/18/2010
• >> SEMI-ANNUAL BOOK SALE AT THE CENTRAL RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL LIBRARY IS BACK
Semi-annual book sale at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library is coming up
... Published: Thursday, 10/14/2010
• Meet two feisty characters
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Monday, 10/11/2010
• Unleash your inner poets, kids, and enjoy an audience
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 10/05/2010
• Get ready, get set, read
England Run Library opens to the public tomorrow
... Published: Sunday, 10/03/2010
• Join library family as it welcomes new addition
It's time to welcome new branch to library family
... Published: Tuesday, 09/28/2010
• LOCAL VIDEO A HIT ON WEB
Central Rappahannock Regional Library staff's budget-cut video goes viral on the web
... Published: Thursday, 09/23/2010
• Set the scene for autumn with some lovely books for children
Break out the books about autumn
... Published: Tuesday, 09/21/2010
• Celebrate diversity with creative books
Local children's librarian shares timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 09/14/2010
• Babies love pictures, colors board books have to offer
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 09/07/2010
• Reading club fun is coming to close
Local children's librarian offers timely tips and suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 08/31/2010
• Pave the way for grade-A performance in classroom
It's back-to-school time!
... Published: Tuesday, 08/24/2010
• Regardless of format, reading hooks us
Local children's librarian shares timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 08/17/2010
• Young readers love a good mystery tale
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 08/10/2010
• Delight yourvery young 'readers' with books they'll love
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 08/03/2010
• Scout out adventure with these literary thrill rides
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 07/27/2010
• Library matches book to reader interest
Consider some of the library's top books for summer reading
... Published: Tuesday, 07/27/2010
• Ooh la la, it's time for French tales and French happenings
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 07/13/2010
• Now's the time to grab a book and set off on thrilling adventures
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 07/06/2010
• Summer tales are wacky, inspiring
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 06/29/2010
• Children's stories you know, love will follow you in life
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 06/22/2010
• Spice up the summer with page turners
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 06/15/2010
• Don't leave home without audiobooks
Local librarian offers timely reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 06/08/2010
• 'Hook a Book' by signing up for library's summer clubs for readers
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 06/01/2010
• Explore wonders of the ocean's depths
Local children's librarian shares timely reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 05/25/2010
• Here's series you should discover now (lucky you) or rediscover
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 05/11/2010
• Follow Dora the Explorer with other bilingual genre finds
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 04/27/2010
• Come along for some scientific sleuthing--it's thrilling
Local children's librarian shares timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 04/13/2010
• Spring books feature baseball, gardens and fun poems
Books for spring
... Published: Tuesday, 04/06/2010
• Holiday meanings, traditions explained in kids' books
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 03/30/2010
• This March Madness is about books, not baskets
Local children's librarian offers timely reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 03/23/2010
• It's time for a wee bit of the Irish in person or in books
It's time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with program, books
... Published: Tuesday, 03/16/2010
• Check out the favorite children's books of the rich, famous
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 03/09/2010
• Don't thumb your nose at these books; they're a hit with readers
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 03/02/2010
• Check out these special silver-medal kids' books
Local children's librarian offers timely reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 02/23/2010
• Some book characters are real dolls and you'll enjoy them
Local children's librarian offers timely reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 02/09/2010
• Take a break from winter by slipping into library, into the past
Local children's librarian offers timely and enjoyable suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 02/02/2010
• Share books that explore happier side of Haiti and its people
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 01/26/2010
• New ambassador for children's lit
Local children's librarian keeps young readers and their parents up to date and shares timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 01/19/2010
• Discuss Coretta Scott King Award possibilities
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 01/12/2010
• Let books help inspire you, your child as new year begins
Local children's librarian shares timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 01/05/2010
• These books are sure to be a big hit with little children
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 12/22/2009
• Encourage reading by giving books that are out of this world
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 12/15/2009
• Children's books by local writers make special holiday gifts
Local children's librarian shares timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 12/08/2009
• Read about some feisty heroines, both real and fictional
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 12/01/2009
• Share a story, you'll be thankful for the memory
Local children's librarian offers suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 11/24/2009
• Children will connect with characters with realistic issues
Local children's librarian offers suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 11/10/2009
• Einstein would have to agree with reading to your child
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 11/03/2009
• England Run Library will be gathering spot
Residents get a preview of the rising England Run Library
... Published: Tuesday, 11/03/2009
• Have some seasonal fun at libraries, and pick up a new book
Local children's librarian offers seasonal suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 10/27/2009
• Make plenty of bones about it--these finds do fascinate
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 10/20/2009
• Apple tales make for delicious reading
Local children's librarian shares suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 10/13/2009
• It's time to explore some great books about Columbus
Local children's librarian offers reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 10/06/2009
• See it on the big screen and enjoy it on the page, in book form
Local children's librarian offers suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 09/29/2009
• These books prove good things come in small packages
Local children's librarian shares suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 09/15/2009
• Assigned reading has gotten more individual
Local children's librarian shares suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 09/08/2009
• Books, old shows are gold at the end of 'Rainbow'
Local children's librarian offers reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 09/01/2009
• Don't take school for granted
Local librarian suggests books for back-to-school time
... Published: Tuesday, 08/25/2009
• Adventures in Oxford inspired children's classics
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions for young readers and their relatives
... Published: Tuesday, 08/18/2009
• Now paging all travelers
Local children's librarian recommends books about vacation getaways
... Published: Tuesday, 08/11/2009
• Old favorites are golden at story time
Local children's librarian offers suggestions for summer reading
... Published: Tuesday, 07/28/2009
• Get 'Misty' over annual pony swim
Local children's librarian offers recommendations for summer reading
... Published: Tuesday, 07/21/2009
• You'll be over the moon about this batch of books
Local children's librarian suggests books to share as 40th anniversary of moon landing approaches
... Published: Tuesday, 07/14/2009
• Play ball, or watch the pros, after you join reading club
Local children's librarian offers summer reading tips
... Published: Tuesday, 07/07/2009
• The bugs are back in town--read up
Read up on the things that bite
... Published: Tuesday, 06/23/2009
• Like to settle in with a book? Join the club--at the library
Schools have closed, or are about to close, for the summer, and children and teens are signing up for library's reading program
... Published: Tuesday, 06/16/2009
• Drink in summer with relaxing days of reading
Local children's librarian offers tips for summer reading
... Published: Tuesday, 06/02/2009
• Terrible, horrible day? Work it out with a book
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 05/26/2009
• It's a great time of year to plunge in for literary adventures
Local children's librarian offers her suggestions on must-read books
... Published: Tuesday, 05/19/2009
• Mark two big Darwin anniversaries with books on life, work
Local children's librarian offers timely reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 05/12/2009
• National Poetry Month has rhyme and reason
Local children's librarian offers suggestions about books and events
... Published: Tuesday, 04/28/2009
• It's a great week for a story
Local children's librarian suggests special reads
... Published: Tuesday, 04/21/2009
• Pump up value of book return
Local children's librarian offers suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 04/14/2009
• Crack open a new book
Local children's librarian suggests timely books about eggs
... Published: Tuesday, 04/07/2009
• This 'Caterpillar' gobbles way to top
Local children's librarian offers suggestions for reading
... Published: Tuesday, 03/31/2009
• These wild but true stories about women will wow you
Local children's librarian offers suggestions on great reads
... Published: Tuesday, 03/24/2009
• Discover Irish tales and you'll be golden
Local children's librarian offers tips
... Published: Tuesday, 03/17/2009
• Storyteller will work her magic this Thursday at libraries
Local children's librarian provides latest news on books and more
... Published: Tuesday, 03/10/2009
• Library begins new chapter
Local children's librarian offers tips for young readers
... Published: Tuesday, 03/03/2009
• Pull a classic Seuss story out of your hat to mark his birthday
Local children's librarian offers suggestions and updates
... Published: Tuesday, 02/24/2009
• New batch of books win Coretta Scott King honors
Local children's librarian shares recommendations
... Published: Tuesday, 02/17/2009
• These days, there's a Lincoln book to suit every young reader
Local children's librarian shares tips you can use
... Published: Tuesday, 02/10/2009
• Newbery Medal rewards distinguished writing
Local children's librarian shares scoop on this year's top award-winning books
... Published: Tuesday, 02/03/2009
• British books deserve some spotlight for all that they have to offer
Local children's librarian shares some special stories that hail from Britain
... Published: Tuesday, 01/27/2009
• Kids enjoy quirky tales, odd facts of American history
Local children's librarian recommends books to pair with today's historic events
... Published: Tuesday, 01/20/2009
• Weigh in on winning books
Local children's librarian invites public to attend Mock Awards event this afternoon
... Published: Tuesday, 01/13/2009
• It's award season once again in the children's book world
Local children's librarian reviews list of potential award winners
... Published: Tuesday, 01/06/2009
• Biographies may inspire youngsters to change their world
Local children's librarian offers reading for the new year
... Published: Tuesday, 12/30/2008
• The hustle and bustle is ending, so settle in and share a book
Local children's librarian shares her recommendations for special holiday reading
... Published: Tuesday, 12/23/2008
• Books that come with related toys make nice presents
Local children's librarian offers advice for holiday shopping
... Published: Tuesday, 12/16/2008
• These pups just love to curl up with a good book
Pups are reliable reading partners for kids at Sealston Elementary
... Published: Sunday, 12/14/2008
• Boxes of books, in paperback, make classic, affordable gift
Local children's librarian shares holiday gift-giving suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 12/09/2008
• Local library is tops
Rappahannock Regional library ranked tops in the state in its category
... Published: Wednesday, 12/03/2008
• Books make classic gifts, and this is an ideal time to give them
Local children's librarian recommends books for holiday giving
... Published: Tuesday, 12/02/2008
• Carve out time for a story
Local children's librarian offers suggestions for Thanksgiving storytelling
... Published: Tuesday, 11/25/2008
• Turn those little frowns upside down with books
Local children's librarian shares recommendations
... Published: Tuesday, 11/18/2008
• Today, we salute books with themes for military families
Local children's librarian offers some advice just in time for Veterans Day
... Published: Tuesday, 11/11/2008
• Seize the day the best way: Vote, then share a book
Local librarian shares books for reading out loud together
... Published: Tuesday, 11/04/2008
• Fun is afoot, from here to Washington
Local librarian shares details about some special events, from Halloween to children's book festival in Washington
... Published: Tuesday, 10/28/2008
• Children can vote too, at 'Book the Vote' event
Children can cast votes of their own at local library event
... Published: Tuesday, 10/21/2008
• Shake up your reading routine with these titles
... Published: Tuesday, 10/14/2008
• Reading more, spending less INCREASES
As the economy gets worse, more people are saving money by using the library's free services
... Published: Thursday, 10/09/2008
• School News
School News
... Published: Tuesday, 10/07/2008
• Take reading to universal heights
Local children's librarian recommends books about the universe
... Published: Tuesday, 09/30/2008
• Festival on the Mall celebrates all things 'book'
It's National Book Festival time in Washington
... Published: Tuesday, 09/23/2008
• >> TODAY'S LIBRARIES OFFER MORE THAN BOOKS ALONE--INCLUDING PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE MODERN FAMILY BOOK IT TO THE LIBRARY FOR READING AND MORE LIBRARIES
... Published: Thursday, 09/04/2008
• Come along on exotic and wonderful adventures
Local children's librarian recommends books about exotic adventures
... Published: Tuesday, 09/02/2008
• There are books about all kinds of school types
Local children's librarian shares suggested reading for back-to-school season
... Published: Tuesday, 08/26/2008
• Get a read on kindergarten with these suggestions
Local children's librarian recommends books for rising kindergartners
... Published: Tuesday, 08/19/2008
• Introduce children to China's history and culture
Local children's librarian suggests books about China's history, culture
... Published: Tuesday, 08/12/2008
• Set stage for games with these stories
The Olympics are coming--so prepare with some reading
... Published: Tuesday, 08/05/2008
• Page your way to some summer fun in the weeks that remain
Local children's librarian offers summer reading tips
... Published: Tuesday, 07/29/2008
• Lovable book characters have followed Ramona's lead
Local children's librarian shares suggestions for summer reading
... Published: Tuesday, 07/22/2008
• Delight your young reader with stories that feature animal fun
Local children's librarian offers suggestions and tips
... Published: Tuesday, 07/15/2008
• Revisit Tasha Tudor's world
The books of Tasha Tudor--who died last month at 92--were based on the old-fashioned life she created for herself
... Published: Tuesday, 07/08/2008
• Have a blast with patriotic books BOOK CORNER >>
Add even more meaning to the Fourth of July holiday with books on the history and meaning of the day
... Published: Tuesday, 07/01/2008
• 'Thumping good' books for summer
Caroline Parr's column
... Published: Tuesday, 06/24/2008
• Library's new lists match young readers, good books BOOK CORNER >>
Local library's new recommended reading lists will guide your children this summer
... Published: Tuesday, 06/10/2008
• 'Catch the Reading Bug' this summer with library's fun program
It's time to look forward to summer reading
... Published: Tuesday, 06/03/2008
• Summer can be a real trip, so you'll need to get reading
Prepare your children for summer trips with books on the topic
... Published: Tuesday, 05/27/2008
• Life emerges in nests, gardens across region
Local children's librarian Caroline Parr has something to celebrate--a nest packed with newly hatched robins
... Published: Tuesday, 05/20/2008
• Mother robin inspires a quest for bird books
Local children's librarian watches robin's nest--and batch of books on the theme
... Published: Tuesday, 05/13/2008
• 'Doggie language'? A thumping of the tail
... Published: Tuesday, 05/06/2008
• Introduce your young readers to the magic of poetry
Introduce a child to poetry today
... Published: Tuesday, 04/29/2008
• Seuss book, others forge way for next generation on this Earth Day
Local children's librarian offers suggestions for special Earth Day reading
... Published: Tuesday, 04/22/2008
• Childhood can be cruel
Children's books help address the problem of bullying
... Published: Tuesday, 04/15/2008
• Children's books look at Minnesota
Minnesota is the setting for some wonderful children's literature
... Published: Tuesday, 03/25/2008
• Spring for a book, it's the perfect time
It's time for spring reading
... Published: Tuesday, 03/18/2008
• Valentine books aimed at kids
Valentine's Day books help young readers enjoy the holiday without getting too sappy
... Published: Tuesday, 02/12/2008
• School News
School News
... Published: Tuesday, 11/20/2007
• Local woman cherishes writing
Award-winning children's writer Candice Ransom spends her days in her favorite place: Candice World
... Published: Tuesday, 11/06/2007
• Explore history with a child--it's a rich topic
It's Columbus Day--bring the day home with intriguing books about explorers
... Published: Tuesday, 10/09/2007
• Let's get back to basics and break out the cardboard box
Maybe it's time to get back to the good old cardboard box
... Published: Tuesday, 10/02/2007
• EVENTS BANNED BOOK WEEK PROMOTES OPEN-MINDEDNESS Libraries challenge bans
Librarian says Banned Books Week is a time to appreciate diversity
... Published: Tuesday, 10/02/2007
• It's fall, so leaf through a book
It's autumn--pick up some children's books to set the scene
... Published: Tuesday, 09/25/2007
• 'Stinky Cheese' author to visit
Jon Scieszka, author of "The Stinky Cheese Man" and other popular children's books, will be in Fredericksburg Friday for a book signing to promote his latest work, "Cowboy & Octopus"
... Published: Tuesday, 09/18/2007
• Rediscover great work of the late L'Engle
Revisit--or discover--the books of famous children's author Madeleine L'Engle, who died this month
... Published: Tuesday, 09/18/2007
• Introduce 9/11 through children's books
Introduce 9/11 to children through books
... Published: Tuesday, 09/11/2007
• Soothe those school jitters with a book on the topic
Local children's librarian suggests books to help with back-to-school jitters
... Published: Tuesday, 09/04/2007
• Great music for the waning days of summer
Local librarian offers ideas for last days of children's summer
... Published: Tuesday, 08/21/2007
• Pack your beach bag with tales from deep SEA CREATURES TAKE THE PLUNGE WITH BOOKS
... Published: Tuesday, 07/24/2007
• The final 'Potter' creating big buzz
... Published: Tuesday, 07/17/2007
• Books help beauty, magic of Maine spring to life
... Published: Tuesday, 07/10/2007
• Add even more fun to Fourth this year
... Published: Tuesday, 07/03/2007
• Delight your young reader with these fun stories
Local children's librarian offers suggestions for summer reading
... Published: Tuesday, 06/26/2007
• Enjoy some chills with summer reads
Local children's librarian offers summer reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 06/19/2007
• Books about wildlife will open worlds for children
Take a walk on the wild side with recommendations from local children's librarian
... Published: Tuesday, 06/12/2007
• Share picture book with a child today
... Published: Tuesday, 06/05/2007
• Make your summer a real page-turner
Library has program to encourage reading for fun all summer long
... Published: Tuesday, 05/29/2007
• Writer has left a rich legacy
... Published: Tuesday, 05/22/2007
• Play ball this summer with classic books about baseball
Here are some book suggestions for young baseball fans
... Published: Tuesday, 05/15/2007
• Orphans find home inside classic books
Here are some classic book ideas for young readers
... Published: Tuesday, 04/24/2007
• Ditch guilt: Return late books now, skip the fee
Local children's librarian shares suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 04/17/2007
• No one's too little to enjoy reading
Books make perfect presents for babies
... Published: Tuesday, 04/10/2007
• School News
School News
... Published: Tuesday, 04/10/2007
• Graphic novels are flying off the shelves
Graphic novels are red hot these days
... Published: Tuesday, 04/03/2007
• Take flight with bird stories
Take flight with some books about birds
... Published: Tuesday, 03/27/2007
• Celebrate fresh new season with great books
... Published: Tuesday, 03/20/2007
• Library programs kick up the Irish
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at your local library
... Published: Tuesday, 03/13/2007
• Book a flight of the imagination today
Local children's librarian highlights titles
... Published: Tuesday, 03/06/2007
• Open up to some fun at the library's reading program
... Published: Thursday, 03/01/2007
• Cure cabin fever with a story
Join storytelling events at local library branches
... Published: Tuesday, 02/27/2007
• Know what children's books, films will deliver
Don't get an unpleasant surprise when you sit down to watch a movie or read a book with your child
... Published: Tuesday, 02/20/2007
• It's Black History Month
Library marks Black History Month
... Published: Tuesday, 02/13/2007
• Best authors keep things fresh, creative
Local children's librarian suggests titles for young readers
... Published: Tuesday, 02/06/2007
• Add these to 'must read' list
It's book award time, but don't overlook some of the best and brightest offerings that did not qualify
... Published: Tuesday, 01/23/2007
• Library staff names its 'best of the best'
Local librarian shares results of unofficial awards contest for best books
... Published: Tuesday, 01/16/2007
• Libraries Won't Cull Classics
Area libraries pare collections for space reasons, but classics usually remain on the shelves
... Published: Sunday, 01/14/2007
• Local librarians will help select year's best
Local librarians to help decide 'Academy Award' children's book winners
... Published: Tuesday, 01/09/2007
• Make '07 year of the books
Local librarian makes recommendations for young readers
... Published: Tuesday, 01/02/2007
• Pick up last minute, can't-miss book gifts
There's still time to buy the perfect book for the young reader in your life
... Published: Tuesday, 12/19/2006
• 'Eragon' leads way for gifts
Local children's librarian recommends holiday gifts
... Published: Tuesday, 12/12/2006
• Stories help add to season
Local children's librarian recommends books for young readers
... Published: Tuesday, 12/05/2006
• Get a read on that new baby
Local children's librarian suggests books for young readers
... Published: Tuesday, 11/28/2006
• Book pals would be fun guests
Local children's librarian offers Thanksgiving reading suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 11/21/2006
• Take page from local writers
Local librarian recommends books for young readers
... Published: Tuesday, 11/14/2006
• Introduce your child to fascinating people
Introduce biographies to your young readers
... Published: Tuesday, 11/07/2006
• Library offers new 'readalong' collection
Library introduces picture books with accompanying CDs for young readers
... Published: Tuesday, 10/24/2006
• Escape suburban jungle at National Zoo, in books
Local children's librarian recommends autumn outing to the National Zoo--and related books
... Published: Tuesday, 10/17/2006
• Lemony leads way to other adventures
Local children's librarian offers timely suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 10/10/2006
• Hispanic flavor adds fun
Add a Hispanic flavor to your reading
... Published: Tuesday, 10/03/2006
• Rhymes, reason and more
Local children's librarian offers recommendations
... Published: Tuesday, 09/26/2006
• Pluto still deserving of respect
Local children's librarian makes a pitch for Pluto, the planet downgraded to a 'dwarf planet'
... Published: Tuesday, 09/19/2006
• Share an old favorite with a new audience
Share some old books with some new children
... Published: Tuesday, 09/12/2006
• New books help kids understand Sept. 11
Introduce children to 9/11 through appropriate books
... Published: Tuesday, 09/05/2006
• Ease fears about the classroom
Ease back-to-school jitters with fun books
... Published: Tuesday, 08/29/2006
• Turn to children's stories that are real works of art
Local children's librarian recommends books with museum settings
... Published: Tuesday, 08/22/2006
• Hey kids, got the picture?
Check out new picture books
... Published: Tuesday, 08/15/2006
• Discover Pompeii, readers
Local children's librarian suggests summer reading options
... Published: Tuesday, 08/08/2006
• READ ON Teachers, administrators host summer program
Rocky Run reading outreach program a success despite the heat
... Published: Tuesday, 08/08/2006
• Library's online tools provide homework help
Library can help with back-to-school needs
... Published: Thursday, 08/03/2006
• Stock up on some stories for the road
Pack some stories for your next family trip
... Published: Tuesday, 07/25/2006
• Reel in that reluctant reader of yours
Local librarian suggests titles to please reluctant readers
... Published: Tuesday, 07/18/2006
• Tuck some children's books into beach bag
Local librarian offers summer reading ideas
... Published: Tuesday, 07/11/2006
• Celebrate the Fourth with Founding Father
Read up on founding father Benjamin Franklin this holiday
... Published: Tuesday, 07/04/2006
• Go ahead, read books for pleasure
Celebrate summer with some thrilling children's books
... Published: Tuesday, 06/20/2006
• Join the club this summer
Local librarian invites students to join summer reading program
... Published: Tuesday, 06/13/2006
• Snap up these regal titles, feel like royalty
Reading tips from local librarian
... Published: Tuesday, 06/06/2006
• Stories of America make good reading
... Published: Tuesday, 05/23/2006
• Books help children understand cancer
Books encourage children who have cancer or know someone fighting it
... Published: Tuesday, 05/16/2006
• Unleash some fun, doggone it
Reading recommendations going to the dogs this week
... Published: Tuesday, 05/02/2006
• Help children share the magic of poetry
It's National Poetry Month, and here are some suggestions
... Published: Tuesday, 04/25/2006
• Boredom never a problem
Local librarian offers tips for children and parents
... Published: Tuesday, 04/18/2006
• Cheers for Cleary and her characters
Fredericksburg librarian shares tips
... Published: Tuesday, 04/11/2006
• Let rabbit steal your heart, too
New book about rabbit already a hit with parents, teachers, children
... Published: Tuesday, 04/04/2006
• Authors cater to horse lovers
There are lots of good books about horses--some fiction, some nonfiction
... Published: Thursday, 03/23/2006
• Get a read on art by visiting library, looking at books
Coordinator of children's services for Central Rappahannock Regional Library shares tips
... Published: Tuesday, 03/21/2006
• Enjoy life in black and white
Celebrate penguins with a children's book
... Published: Tuesday, 03/14/2006
• Showcase your own hit stories
Local librarian offers suggestions for young readers
... Published: Thursday, 03/09/2006
• Experience is best teacher
... Published: Thursday, 03/02/2006
• Get on board with special books for baby
... Published: Tuesday, 02/28/2006
• Introduce students to literature's finest
Prepare young readers for literature and poetry
... Published: Tuesday, 02/21/2006
• Hug your child this heart day
Cuddle up and read to a child this Valentine's Day
... Published: Tuesday, 02/14/2006
• Coretta Scott King leaves legacy of book recognition
... Published: Tuesday, 02/07/2006
• Children's book awards put some gems in spotlight
Caroline Parr discusses most recent awards in children's literature
... Published: Tuesday, 01/31/2006
• Caldecott drumroll, please
Which book will win this year's prestigious Caldecott Award?
... Published: Tuesday, 01/17/2006
• Evacuees pen stories about World War II
... Published: Tuesday, 01/10/2006
• Children's books look on bright side
... Published: Tuesday, 01/03/2006
• Warm up with tales and song
Caroline Parr's suggests lively ways to connect children and music
... Published: Tuesday, 12/27/2005
• Some children's books come with bells and whistles
Caroline Parr's advice on children's nonfiction books
... Published: Tuesday, 12/20/2005
• New titles deserve attention
Have fun with new children's books
... Published: Tuesday, 12/13/2005
• You can't go wrong with classic children's books
Look at this list of books every child should own
... Published: Tuesday, 12/06/2005
• Introduce children to Danish storyteller
Discover Hans Christian Andersen
... Published: Tuesday, 11/29/2005
• Stories celebrate families
Serve up some children's books this Thanksgiving
... Published: Tuesday, 11/22/2005
• Read up on Children's Book Week
Celebrate Children's Book Week with the children in your life
... Published: Tuesday, 11/15/2005
• Help kids fall for fall with books
Help kids fall for fall with books about the season and the leaves.
... Published: Tuesday, 11/08/2005
• Books teach about legendary Rosa Parks
Books help kids learn about Rosa Parks
... Published: Tuesday, 11/01/2005
• Reading: A ghostly good time
Library plans Halloween events
... Published: Tuesday, 10/25/2005
• Let your kids help you make lunches
Involving kids in preparing school lunches can help parents, save time
... Published: Tuesday, 10/18/2005
• Get books suited for age group
Third- and fourth-graders need interesting books suited to their reading levels.
... Published: Tuesday, 10/11/2005
• Little ones will enjoy going shopping in books
Books about shopping might be more fun than the real thing!
... Published: Tuesday, 10/04/2005
• Books remind us of better times in Gulf
Books can help us remember a happier New Orleans
... Published: Tuesday, 09/13/2005
• Post-9/11 life is more startling, suspicious
Since Sept. 11, Americans have adjusted to a new version of normal
... Published: Sunday, 09/11/2005
• Insect escapades make intriguing reading for kids
Authors introduce young readers to the wonderful world of bugs
... Published: Tuesday, 08/30/2005
• Helping kids get to sleep
Books may help little ones drift off to dreamland
... Published: Tuesday, 08/23/2005
• Enjoy last days of summer
Books can help kids really enjoy the last few weeks before school starts back up
... Published: Tuesday, 08/16/2005
• Helping prepare for baby
Big sister needs to prepare for baby, too
... Published: Tuesday, 08/09/2005
• Space is in the news--kids can read about it, too
The space shuttle has been in the news lately, making this a great time to get kids interested in what lies beyond the Earth
... Published: Tuesday, 08/09/2005
• Homework hassles? Visit library for after-school help
Central Rappahannock Regional Library offers homework help, research resources
... Published: Sunday, 08/07/2005
• Mystery, adventure appeal to older boys
Scouts love to read
... Published: Tuesday, 07/26/2005
• Books can help kids 'get real'
Kids love nonfiction books
... Published: Tuesday, 07/19/2005
• While you wait for Harry
Other books can fill the gap between Harry Potter releases.
... Published: Tuesday, 07/12/2005
• Club has circus theme
Summer reading club is great for kids.
... Published: Tuesday, 07/05/2005
• Summer has some free fun
Free fun abounds in the Fredericksburg area this summer.
... Published: Tuesday, 06/28/2005
• Take a look at pirate life
Pirate books are summer fun for children.
... Published: Tuesday, 06/21/2005
• Dads are heroes of countless books for children
Find love in books about fathers
... Published: Tuesday, 06/14/2005
• Students pick their favorites
Middle-schoolers nominate favorite books gleaned from year-long reading program.
... Published: Tuesday, 06/07/2005
• Demand increases for book, movie about Deep Throat
Some local stores see increase in sales of "All the President's Men" after the identity of deep throat is revealed.
... Published: Saturday, 06/04/2005
• Family activities add fun to summer reading clubs
Family activities make the library's summer reading clubs even more fun than usual.
... Published: Tuesday, 05/31/2005
• Libraries promoting early learning effort
Library working to help promote governor’s early learning campaign.
... Published: Tuesday, 05/17/2005
• Do a little 'sheepish' reading with children
Learn a little about lambs.
... Published: Tuesday, 05/03/2005
• Share poetry with kids
Share some poetry with kids this month
... Published: Tuesday, 04/19/2005
• Learning to love the game
Help youngsters learn to love baseball
... Published: Tuesday, 04/12/2005
• All kids just love fairy tales
Get your kids' imagination going with fairy tales
... Published: Tuesday, 04/05/2005
• Irish tales in time for St. Pat's
Pick up some Irish stories in time for St. Patrick's Day.
... Published: Tuesday, 03/15/2005
• Books for boys are out there
There's plenty out there for boys to read
... Published: Tuesday, 03/08/2005
• Kids can relate to books on siblings
Books help kids learn about siblings.
... Published: Tuesday, 02/22/2005
• Stories have taste of Cuba
Cuban-American storyteller combines Latin American and Southern styles
... Published: Tuesday, 02/15/2005
• Black history found in many kids' books
Stop by the library to pick up books about African-American history
... Published: Tuesday, 02/08/2005
• All there in black and white
Caldecott winner is a deserving book
... Published: Tuesday, 01/25/2005
• Help kids deal with disasters
Books can help kids deal with tsunami disaster
... Published: Tuesday, 01/11/2005
• New year offers up new books
New Year will bring lots of new children's books
... Published: Tuesday, 01/04/2005
• Illustrator won't be forgotten
Artist leaves behind beautiful legacy of children's books
... Published: Tuesday, 12/28/2004
• Books arrive for holidays
New books just in time for the holidays.
... Published: Tuesday, 12/21/2004
• Find book to match interests
Books for less-than-eager readers
... Published: Tuesday, 12/14/2004
• Books for holiday giving
Readers suggest books for holiday giving.
... Published: Tuesday, 12/07/2004
• This holiday season, give children gift of great books to read
Books make great gifts for kids
... Published: Tuesday, 11/30/2004
• Books for children explain some aspects of Islamic life
Books explain Muslim holiday
... Published: Tuesday, 11/09/2004
• Reading aloud is beneficial
Reading aloud reaps many rewards
... Published: Tuesday, 10/19/2004
• Publication of 3 sequels set for fall
The only thing better than a great book is a great sequel
... Published: Tuesday, 10/12/2004
• Books about Latinos are recognized
Library of Congress honors books for young people that portray lives of Latinos
... Published: Tuesday, 09/21/2004
• Children love big machines
... Published: Tuesday, 09/14/2004
• Enjoy tales of teachers
Books help kids feel comfortable with their teachers
... Published: Tuesday, 09/07/2004
• Introduce kids to spiders this summer
Creepy, crawly fun. Introduce kids to spiders
... Published: Tuesday, 08/31/2004
• Free CDs for all
Local libraries, schools score free CDs from music-industry settlement
... Published: Monday, 08/30/2004
• Make the most of what remains of summer vacation
Make the most of what's left of summer
... Published: Tuesday, 08/24/2004
• Set scene for the Olympics
Learn about Greece, the Olympics.
... Published: Tuesday, 08/17/2004
• Smithsonian is cool during hot summer
Smithsonian museums are cool places on hot summer daysWHAT'S FREE, child-friendly, and fun to visit on a hot summer's day? The Smithsonian museums, of course.
... Published: Tuesday, 07/20/2004
• Area kids reading lots this summer
Summer reading suggestions for kids.
... Published: Tuesday, 07/13/2004
• Take kids on reading adventure
Adventure books are great for kids
... Published: Tuesday, 07/06/2004
• Help kids learn why we celebrate
Books will remind kids of the reason we celebrate the 4th.
... Published: Tuesday, 06/29/2004
• Keep young readers busy with books
New readers can take advantage of the library this summer
... Published: Tuesday, 06/15/2004
• Kids can read up on bugs
Get kids ready for cicada emergence with bug books
... Published: Tuesday, 05/18/2004
• Organization lists year's 100 best books
Capitol Choices lists year's best books.
... Published: Tuesday, 05/11/2004
• Read up before the battles
Books will help children understand what they're seeing during re-enactment.
... Published: Tuesday, 05/04/2004
• Bilingual literacy focus of festive library events
Library programs to feature bilingual storytelling
... Published: Tuesday, 04/27/2004
• Turn off TV and go to bed
Turn off that TV.
... Published: Tuesday, 04/20/2004
• History of Passover in books
Passover books celebrate the holiday
... Published: Tuesday, 04/06/2004
• Kids with hoop dreams love books on game
Books on basketball can keep kids going during the offseasonMARCH MADNESS may be almost over, but library shelves offer plenty of basketball books to keep kids going through the end of the season.
... Published: Tuesday, 03/30/2004
• Aiken left behind 'Wolves Chronicles' and legacy of literature
Joan Aiken left behind a legacy of children's literature.JOAN AIKEN, who died in January at the age of 79, wrote poetry, plays and short stories for all ages, but it was for her children's books that she was best known.
... Published: Tuesday, 03/09/2004
• Birthday of Dr. Seuss a celebration
Celebrating the Seusscentennial
... Published: Tuesday, 03/02/2004
• Children love books about things that go and are big
Kids love books about things that go.IF IT'S BIG, goes "vroom-vroom," and rolls around on wheels, it's sure to be popular with preschoolers.
... Published: Tuesday, 02/24/2004
• Booktalks bring kids into library
Librarians visit schools to get kids enthusiastic about the library
... Published: Tuesday, 02/17/2004
• Books reinforce the lessons of journey
Travel inspires trip to the library's shelves.THE SAN DIEGO ZOO is famous for having the only baby pandas to survive in captivity.
... Published: Tuesday, 01/27/2004
• All types of children's books receive awards
... Published: Tuesday, 01/20/2004
• Great children's books have the best beginnings
Best beginnings of children's books to start the new year
... Published: Tuesday, 12/30/2003
• Sci-fi books are great for imaginative kids
New books are perfect for kids of all ages
... Published: Tuesday, 12/16/2003
• Books are instant treasures
Books are gifts that provide instant gratification.
... Published: Tuesday, 12/09/2003
• Pop-ups are perfect presents for holidays
... Published: Tuesday, 12/02/2003
• Children can cook for the feast
... Published: Tuesday, 11/25/2003
• A new look at nursery rhymes, folktales
Folktales and nursery ryhmes are constantly being reinterpreted
... Published: Tuesday, 11/18/2003
• Books sharing wartime memories honor veterans
... Published: Tuesday, 11/11/2003
• School News
School News
... Published: Wednesday, 10/29/2003
• Look up spooky story books
Library has many books filled with spooky stories, just perfect for Halloween.
... Published: Tuesday, 10/28/2003
• Help kids learn about mushrooms in their yards
Making the most of mushroooms.
... Published: Tuesday, 10/14/2003
• Quilts piecing their way into literature
... Published: Tuesday, 09/30/2003
• Celebrating Hispanic heritage
... Published: Tuesday, 09/16/2003
• Close visit from Mars inspires youngsters
... Published: Tuesday, 09/09/2003
• Library story time welcomes tiny kids
... Published: Tuesday, 09/02/2003
• Goofy books great for end of summer
Enjoy some light reading before school starts
... Published: Tuesday, 08/26/2003
• Children's author wins new awards
Children's author is first in history to win two prestigious awards.
... Published: Tuesday, 07/22/2003
• Justices' ruling on Net filters won't affect local library patrons
... Published: Wednesday, 06/25/2003
• Books show how to care for summer creatures
A variety of books helping kids care for summer creature-capturesSUMMER is prime time for one-day pets, those creatures children capture in a mayonnaise jar and observe for a day or an hour.
... Published: Tuesday, 06/24/2003
• Some new books for Harry fans
... Published: Tuesday, 06/17/2003
• Summer reading program lets kids have fun with books
... Published: Tuesday, 06/10/2003
• Rain: The thrill is truly gone
... Published: Tuesday, 06/03/2003
• Farmers market leads kids to garden books
Farmers market can lead kids to books about gardening
... Published: Tuesday, 05/20/2003
• Storytellers bring to life many tales of 'Jack'
Storytellers bring to life tales about JackEVERYBODY KNOWS the story about Jack and the beanstalk. But have you heard the stories about Jack and the robbers, Jack and the king's girl, and Jack and the Northwest Wind?
... Published: Tuesday, 05/13/2003
• Spring brings a new crop of books
... Published: Tuesday, 04/29/2003
• Plenty of poems perfect for reading to and with children
... Published: Tuesday, 04/22/2003
• Board books for the baby
... Published: Tuesday, 04/15/2003
• Area librarians pick best children's books
... Published: Tuesday, 04/01/2003
• Dinosaurs always fascinate
... Published: Tuesday, 03/18/2003
• Kids can fly high with the Wright Brothers
... Published: Tuesday, 03/11/2003
• Libraries busy during snowy days
Snow may have cancelled many activities, but folks still found warmth, activity at the regional library.
... Published: Wednesday, 03/05/2003
• Singer/songwriter left legacy of music, fun for children
... Published: Tuesday, 03/04/2003
• 'Girls That Rock' at CRRL
... Published: Tuesday, 02/25/2003
• What's so great about Caldecott and Newbery?
... Published: Sunday, 02/23/2003
• African-American tales come to library
... Published: Tuesday, 02/18/2003
• Books for the future president
... Published: Tuesday, 02/11/2003
• Books help teach virtues
... Published: Tuesday, 02/04/2003
• Make the most of snow with books about it
... Published: Tuesday, 01/28/2003
• Librarians pick best youth books
... Published: Tuesday, 01/21/2003
• Books chronicle black life
... Published: Tuesday, 01/14/2003
• Books chronicle black life
... Published: Wednesday, 01/15/2003
• Books can help parents teach children ways to handle conflict
... Published: Tuesday, 01/07/2003
• Books can help parents teach children ways to handle conflict
... Published: Wednesday, 01/15/2003
• Perfect books for older kids
... Published: Tuesday, 12/17/2002
• Sure-fire books for little ones
... Published: Tuesday, 12/10/2002
• Building a child's library
... Published: Tuesday, 12/03/2002
• Books celebrate holiday
... Published: Tuesday, 11/26/2002
• Author's visit caps community book program
Appearances by best-selling Jeff Shaara tops off Central Rappahannock Regional Library's 'Everybody's Reading Gods and Generals' program.
... Published: Monday, 11/25/2002
• Librarians star in literature
... Published: Tuesday, 11/19/2002
• Books that are music to everyone's ears
... Published: Tuesday, 11/12/2002
• Books keep us toasty during fall
... Published: Tuesday, 11/05/2002
• Spooky books for Halloween
... Published: Tuesday, 10/29/2002
• Help kids through scary times
... Published: Tuesday, 10/22/2002
• Sleepover can be difficult
... Published: Tuesday, 10/15/2002
• Library tells all to read same book
... Published: Tuesday, 10/08/2002
• Kids can learn from Leonardo
... Published: Tuesday, 10/01/2002
• Books to celebrate heritage
... Published: Tuesday, 09/24/2002
• Try your luck with books about trucks
... Published: Tuesday, 09/17/2002
• Help kids learn issues of Sept. 11
... Published: Tuesday, 09/10/2002
• Turning to library babies
... Published: Tuesday, 09/03/2002
• Coming this fall: One book for all
Central Rappahannock Regional Library jumping on nationwide trend with community reading project.
... Published: Saturday, 08/31/2002
• Regional library to start community book club
Central Rappahannock Regional Library jumping on nationwide trend with community reading project.
... Published: Friday, 08/30/2002
• Library can help teachers
... Published: Tuesday, 08/27/2002
• Start school with great kids' books
... Published: Tuesday, 08/20/2002
• Tips for instilling love of reading in your children
... Published: Sunday, 08/04/2002
• Book discussions, reviews now online
... Published: Tuesday, 07/30/2002
• Summer book clubs still taking members
... Published: Tuesday, 07/23/2002
• Parents' Shelf can be life-saver in August
... Published: Tuesday, 07/16/2002
• Books are perfect baby gifts
... Published: Tuesday, 07/09/2002
• Take kids on journey down Silk Road trade routes this summer
... Published: Tuesday, 07/02/2002
• Books explain the whys and hows of thunderstorms
... Published: Tuesday, 06/25/2002
• A river runs through us: Celebrate, learn about the jewel of Fredericksburg
Riverfront celebration for families to kick off an exhibit at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
... Published: Thursday, 04/25/2002
• Celebrate the Rappahannock with program, river-themed books
... Published: Tuesday, 04/23/2002
• Readers can spring into variety of books celebrating the season
... Published: Tuesday, 04/09/2002
• Spotsylvania would pay a hefty 'fine' for exiting regional library
... Published: Sunday, 03/10/2002
• Raising a reader
... Published: Sunday, 02/24/2002
• Sharing their heritage: Two-generation family in storytelling series
... Published: Thursday, 02/07/2002
• Stories are Christmas traditions
... Published: Monday, 12/24/2001
• Cavaliers' defense cages Lions
... Published: Wednesday, 12/12/2001
• Books for kids don't have to break the Christmas-present budget
... Published: Tuesday, 12/11/2001
• Choose some funny stories for Halloween this year
... Published: Monday, 12/10/2001
• Sendak's picture books a wild rumpus for all
... Published: Monday, 12/10/2001
• Summer reading proves sweet
Chocolate Festival makes reading success that much sweeter for summer readers.
... Published: Monday, 12/10/2001
• Children harvest summer's bounty: Books, books and more books
... Published: Monday, 12/10/2001
• summer's for learning
Help your children retain what they learned in school over the summer.
... Published: Monday, 12/10/2001
• School notes
... Published: Tuesday, 12/11/2001
• School notes
... Published: Tuesday, 12/11/2001
• Library offers voracious summer readers some tasty morsels
... Published: Tuesday, 12/11/2001
• Kids' Book Corner: Old favorites, new tales entice beginners
... Published: Monday, 12/10/2001
• Royal books let readers get in touch with their inner princesses
... Published: Monday, 12/10/2001
