Chinn Park Library Presents
Adult & Family Programs
January 2015
Adult Programs
Mission to Berlin with author Robert F. Dorr
Tuesday, January 13
1:00 PM
Author Robert Dorr will share stories from various points of view of a WW II long-range strategic
bombing mission, including those from the pilots and aircrew, ground crew and escort fighters.
This is a free drop in program for all ages.
AIR FORCE TIMES - Review of Mission to Berlin by Robert F. Dorr
"Told largely in the vivid words of the veterans themselves, the story puts you in the freezing-cold
cockpit for a white-knuckle mission over heavily fortified enemy territory.
MILITARY HISTORY - Review of Mission to Berlin by Robert F. Dorr
"In this fascinating volume, noted aviation historian Dorr uses official records, personal memoirs
and first-person interviews to bring to vivid life the American airmen who braved flak, fighters,
altitude and the elements to pound Adolf Hitler's capital into rubble and hasten the end of the
Third Reich."
Robert F. Dorr is an author (since 1955), an Air Force veteran (1964-89) and a retired senior
American diplomat (1964-89) who has published about 75 books and thousands of magazine
articles on history, military operations and aviation. He writes the weekly Back Talk opinion
column for Air Force Times newspaper and the monthly Washington Watch feature for Aerospace
America magazine.
Sustainable Vegetable Gardening Series 2015
Saturdays, January 24, February 7 and 21
March 21 (SNOW DATE)
10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Growing our own food, using nature as a guide and incorporating sustainable practices is
good for our bodies and good for the earth. These 3 classes cover the essential topics —
planning the garden, using organic sustainable techniques to develop healthy productive
gardens, and growing good garden soil. These practices are on display at the Teaching
Garden and showcased in their Saturday in the Garden programs. Taught by Master
Gardener Paul Gibson and the Master Gardener Cook’s Garden Team. There is no charge
for these classes; but please register by call the Extension Horticulture Help Desk
at 703-792-7747 or email [email protected]
Naturalization Information Session
Saturday, January 31
1:00 PM
This USCIS Information session will help permanent residents and others interested in
naturalization learn about naturalization eligibility, testing, and citizenship rights and responsibilities.
Topics covered at these sessions will include:
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naturalization eligibility requirements
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the naturalization process
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the naturalization test
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rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship
Preparing for the Oath Study Guide here!
http://americanhistory.si.edu/citizenship/
Chinn Park Chats:
A Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Club
Monday, January 12
1:00 p.m.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
To help him find the perfect wife, handsome but nerdy genetics professor Don Tillman
designs a detailed questionnaire to weed out undesirable candidates. Though brilliant,
Professor Tillman is somewhat lacking in social skills. He always gets a first date but never
a second. Enter savvy bartender Rosie Jarman who wants to find out the identity of her
biological father. Will Don and Rosie be able to combine their skills to accomplish their
goals or will their partnership be a disaster? Australian author Simsion scores a hit with
this quirky, hilarious popular romantic comedy.
New members are always welcome! This is a free drop in program for adults
sponsored by Friends of Chinn Park Regional Library.
Brit Lit Book Club
Monday, January 26
1:00 p.m.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
by Neil Gaiman
It began for our narrator forty years ago when the family lodger stole their car
and committed suicide in it, stirring up ancient powers best left undisturbed. Dark
creatures from beyond the world are on the loose, and it will take everything our
narrator has just to stay alive: there is primal horror here, and menace unleashed –
within his family and from the forces that have gathered to destroy it. His only
defense is three women on a farm at the end of the lane. The youngest of them
claims that her duck pond is ocean. The oldest can remember the Big Bang.
The Brit Lit Book Club is all about the setting. We read a variety of genres,
but they are all set in the British Isles. New members are always welcome!
Drop in; no registration required. Light refreshments are provided by the
Friends of Chinn Park Regional Library.
NOVA Novels Book Club
Tuesday, January 27
7:30 p.m.
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
A young boy in New York City, Theo Decker, miraculously survives an accident that takes
the life of his mother. Alone and abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by a friend's
family and struggles to make sense of his new life. In the years that follow, he becomes
entranced by one of the few things that remind him of his mother: a small, mysteriously
captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the art underworld. Composed with
the skills of a master, The Goldfinch is a haunted odyssey through present-day America,
and a drama of almost unbearable acuity and power. It is a story of loss and obsession,
survival and self-invention, and the enormous power of art." - Provided by publisher.
This free, drop in program for adults is sponsored by
Friends of Chinn Park Regional Library.
New members are always welcome!
One-on-One eReader Help
Monday, January 26
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Having trouble downloading books from PWPLS OverDrive to your eReader? The Chinn
Park Regional Library will be offering individual help with downloading e-books and
audiobooks from PWPLS OverDrive to your e-reader device during our monthly One-onOne eReader Help program. Registration is strongly encouraged, as there are a
limited number of spaces. Register here!
Check out the PWPLS e-books and audiobooks here!
English Chatter
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All new speakers of English are welcome to join us for some friendly conversation where
they can practice and improve their speaking skills. Fluent English speakers are also
welcome to help lead the conversations. This program is made possible through the
generous support of the Literacy Volunteers of America.
Drop in; no registration required. Refreshments provided by the
Friends of Chinn Park Regional Library.
Click here to go to the Literacy Volunteers of America - Prince William website!
*Spanish Charlas
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28
1:00 p.m.
This is an opportunity for those with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their
conversation in a friendly, relaxed setting.
Fluent Spanish speakers are also welcome to offer help and support.
Drop in and “¡Hablemos en Español!” No registration required.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of Chinn Park Regional Library.
CPRL Chess Club
Mondays, January 5 and 12
6:00 p.m.
If you enjoy playing chess and would like to play and improve your skills, we invite you
to attend the CPRL Chess Club. This program is for adults.
New members are always welcome! Drop in; refreshments are provided by
Friends of Chinn Park Regional Library.
Needles and Hooks Club
Tuesday, January 6 and 20
7 p.m.
If you like to make crafts with a needle or hook, join us on the first and
third Tuesday of the month and have fun sharing your craft and meeting others
who also enjoy needlework. New members are always welcome!
For adults. Drop in; no registration required.
Children’s Programs
Special Events
*Free, drop-in programs; No tickets required, unless noted. Funded by the
Friends of the Chinn Park Regional Library
*Talking to the Author
Bookmark Contest
January 5th –March 15th 2015
Design a bookmark around the theme:
Discover Treasure at Your Library
The bookmark contest form is available on the library website
and at the Information Desk.
First place winners (one for each grade K through 5) receive
a gift certificate.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive
an autographed copy of a recent book
by children’s author
Mary Quattlebaum
author of
Pirate vs. Pirate, The Jo McDonald books, and many more.
Prizes will be awarded Sunday, April 12th at 2 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Choir
Saturday, January 3rd
3 p.m.
Children from local elementary schools raise their voices in honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
For families.
Valentines for Veterans
Monday, January 12th–
Monday, February 2nd
Create a handmade valentine
for a hospitalized veteran
with supplies provided by the library.
For children ages 3 and up.
How to Do a Super Science Project
Monday, January 12th
7 p.m.
Surefire suggestions and imaginative ideas
for the best methods to research, plan, construct,
and display your science project.
For all ages.
Bubble, Bubble Bubblewrap!
Monday, January 26th
4 p.m.
Celebrate Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day!
Play bubble wrap popping games & craft bubble wrap animals.
For children ages two and up.
Spanish Circle Time
El Circulo de Cuentos en Espanol
January 8th
Thursday, January 8th
11 a.m.
Jueves, January 8th
11. a.m.
Stories & songs in Spanish with Ms Roxana.
Una hora de cuentos especial: Introduciendo cuentos y canciones en Español
presentados por la Señora Roxana.
For children ages two and up with a caregiver.
Family Craft Night
Thursday, January 22
7 p.m.
Bring your Mom, Dad, or a caregiver
and make a fantastic craft!
This month’s craft is a Penguin Igloo Pop-up.
Limited to 30 children: One craft per child.
A free, drop-in program.
No reservations or tokens required.
Second Saturday Storyhour & Craft
Saturday, January 10
10:30 a.m.
Let it Snow!
Join us for stories and a craft.
For children ages 2 – 6 with a caregiver.
Reading with Rover
Thursdays, January 8 and 22
4 p.m.
Reading with Rover—Sunday Edition
January 11
1 p.m.
PAL (People Animals Love) provides early readers and kids who just love to read the
opportunity to read to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your own
book or use one of ours.
A free, drop-in program; No registration required.
For children ages 6 – 10.
Saturdays with Sophie
Saturday, January 10
2 p.m.
Early readers and kids who just love to read can read to a registered therapy dog in a
relaxed atmosphere. Bring your own book or use one of ours.
For children ages 6 - 10.
This is a free, drop-in program. No registration is required.
Story Times
Stories, Songs, and Activities
Our story hours are designed to support the pre-reading skills every child needs to
become a good reader. Drop-in, no registration required.
Beginning with Books
Mondays, January 12 and 26
10:30 a.m.
For babies 12-36 months and a caregiver.
(No siblings please!)
Stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Registration on the Online Calendar of Events
beginning one week before the program here!
Inclusive Storytime
Saturday, January 3
11 a.m.
Join a lively, interactive storytime. Children with varying learning styles and
abilities can relax and have fun together in a safe and supportive environment
where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
For children of all ages and their caregiver.
Multicultural Book Club
Saturday, January 24
1 p.m.
Join a monthly book club in which children read a book
appropriate to their age group.
For children ages three and up and their parents.
Bedtime Storyhour
Mondays at 7:15 p.m.
For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Jan 5
Jan 12
Jan 26
A New Year
A Winter Wonderland
Winter Nights
Tuesday Tales
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 2 – 6 and their caregivers.
Jan 13
Jan 20
Jan 27
What’s New?
Snow Happy
Winter Woolies
Wednesday Wonders
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 – 6 with caregivers.
Jan 14
Jan 21
Jan 28
My Feelings
Song and Dance
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Lunch Bunch
Monday, November 17th
12:00 Noon
January 12
Sleepy Bears
Pack a lunch and picnic in the library
while listening to terrific tales.
For families.
Friday Flicks
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
For Ages 2-7 with a caregiver
Quality Movies Based on Books
Jan 16
Jan 23
Jan 30
Let it Snow!
ABC and 1,2,3
At the Zoo
*Free, drop-in programs; No tickets required, unless noted. Space is limited. For
programs for children entering kindergarten and up,
adults will be admitted only if space is available.
Funded by the Friends of the Chinn Park Regional Library.
Middle and High School Programs
@ Chinn Park Regional Library
For students in grades 6 – 12
All programs are drop-in, unless otherwise noted.
How to Do a Super Science Project
Monday, January 12th
7 p.m.
Surefire suggestions and imaginative ideas for the best methods to research, plan,
construct, and display your science project.
For all ages.
National Readathon Day
Saturday, January 24th
12 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grab a book and have a read-in at the library! We will provide
snacks and everything you need to relax and read.
For all ages.
Afternoon Anime´
Tuesday, January 20
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Catch up on some anime, enjoy some snacks,
and hang out with other anime and manga otakus.
Drop in; no registration.
Teen Trivia
Famous Firsts
The Month of January
Test your knowledge and win two free movie tickets.
The winner will be the first entry drawn with the most correct answers.
For the first month of the new year,
match the historical figure with their ‘famous first’ achievement.
*Funded by the Friends of Chinn Park Regional Library
All programs are for students entering 6th through 12th grade.
Unless otherwise specified, all programs are drop-in, no tickets required.
Seating will be on a first-come, first-seated basis until the program is filled to capacity.
Chinn Park Regional Library
13065 Chinn Park Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-792-4800
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