Adult Programs

Many Branch libraries

Adult Summer Reading Programs

June 10 - July 27

Summer reading is not just for kids. Most JMRL branches will host adult summer reading programs including special weekly prize drawings, contests, displays and programs especially for adults. It's fun and FREE.

All prizes are provided by the Friends of the Library.

The adult program runs concurrently with the children's programs and the teen programs: June 10 - July 27

Central Library 434.979.7151 ext 4 | central@jmrl.org

CONNECTING @ YOUR LIBRARY

The Reference staff will provide one-on-one tutorials on basic computer skills and online job searching and applications. Participants must get a JMRL Library Card. For an appointment call 979.7151 ext 4

BROWN BAGGERS BOOK GROUP

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.

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 10 - July 27

Come to the library to sign up - it's free! Each week, stop by the library and let us know what you've been reading. For each book you read, you will be entered into the weekly drawing for fun prizes, and will also be eligible for the end-of-the-summer drawing for a grand prize.

DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES

Films are shown on the 4th Thursday of the month except for December. 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.

REGIONAL AUTHOR SERIES

A series featuring regional authors. Come support the homegrown writers and enjoy an afternoon of discussion. Program listings are below.

JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

June 20, 2013
10:00 am

1st and 3rd Thursdays. Sign up at reference desk but walk-ins welcome: 10am-noon

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Career Exploration
Job Search Assistance
Résumé Writing Assistance
Interviewing Skills
Job Skills Development
Other Work/Career Related Services

Brown Baggers Book Group

THE SENSE OF AN ENDING by Julian Barnes

June 20, 2013
12:00 pm

This intense new novel follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he has never much thought about-until his oldest friends return with a vengeance, one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. Check the Catalog

JMRL Board Meeting

June 24, 2013
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.

Special Event

Stories and Songs with Michael Parent

June 25, 2013
7:00 pm

Former Charlottesville resident Michael Parent will spin tales and sing songs sure to delight young and old alike. Michael's presentations include folktales, original stories that address issues related to growing up, and "singalongable songs." Stories are sometimes aimed at a particular age group. But if the audience consists of a mixture of parents and children of various ages, Michael enjoys telling stories that cross age barriers.

Documentary Film Series

AN ORIGINAL DUCKUMENTARY a Production of Coneflower Productions and THIRTEEN in association with WNET.

June 27, 2013
7:00 pm

Emmy-winning actor Paul Giamatti narrates this story of dazzling divers and dabblers. The film explores the unique abilities and extraordinary behaviors that are hallmarks of ducks' evolutionary success. Sit back and enjoy the ride as Mr. and Mrs. Wood Duck meet, mate, and raise a family of the some of the cutest and most courageous little ducklings you're ever likely to see. ” Jim Nix, of the Monticello Bird Club, will facilitate discussion. more info

Regional Author Series

Otis Lee, Jr.-local attorney discusses his self-published memoir.

July 11, 2013
7:00 pm

Brown Baggers Book Group

A TRAIN IN WINTER: AN EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF WOMEN, FRIENDSHIP, AND RESISTANCE IN OCCUPIED FRANCE by Caroline Moorehead

July 18, 2013
12:00 pm

Combining original sources, archival research and in-depth personal interviews, this riveting narrative follows the 230 women of the French Resistance who, imprisoned by the Gestapo outside of Paris, turned to each other, finding solace and strength in friendship. Check the Catalog

Future Readings:

Aug 15: CANADA by Richard Ford

Documentary Film Series

THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY directed by Julian Schnabel (2007)

July 25, 2013
7:00 pm

At the age of 43 Elle France magazine editor Jean-Dominique Bauby suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body except his left eye. He used a blinking code to write his memoir and eloquently described his life from the psychological torment of being trapped inside his body to his imagined stories from lands he'd only visited in his mind. In French and English with English subtitles.

Crozet Library 434.823.4050 | crozet@jmrl.org

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 10 - July 27

MONDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP

Meets monthly (Sept - July) on the 1st Monday of each month 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Please drop in and join us! Readers with gmail accounts can join the mailing list.

Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar. Program listings are below.

Monday Evening Book Group

THE ECHO MAKER by Richard Powers

July 08, 2013
7:00 pm

Twenty-seven-year-old Mark Schluter, suffering from a rare brain disorder that causes him to believe his sister to be an impostor, endeavors to discover the cause of the motor vehicle accident that resulted in his head injury. Check the Catalog

Gordon Avenue Library 434.296.5544 | gordon@jmrl.org

COMPUTER HELP

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Sign up to meet one-on-one with a member of library staff to guide you hands-on through computer questions - whether you're just getting started or you're ready to build on the basics to get more out of the Internet. You must have a valid JMRL card before your session. Call 434.296.5544 to register for a free help session.

JOB SEARCH HELP

Sponsored by the Virginia Employment Commission. Make an appointment to meet with a VEC staff member at the Gordon Avenue Library for one-on-one job search assistance. Get help with searching for jobs, writing your resume, interview skills, and more. Contact Ed Stone at 434-984-9928 or george.stone@vec.virginia.gov to set up an appointment.

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 10 - July 27

LITERARY MASTERPIECE BOOK GROUP

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, contact Eileen Stephens: emstephens@comcast.net Program listings are below.

Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP

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.

Downloading eBooks and audiobooks

June 22, 2013
3:00 pm

Get eBooks and audiobooks for your Kindle, nook, iPads or other reader. For free, from the Library. Learn all the tips and tricks at one of the help sessions. Registration is requested; call 296-5544 or visit the Reference Desk to sign up.
June 22, July 27, August 24

Unplug and Enjoy a New Game

GAME NIGHT

June 24, 2013
7:00 pm

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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.
May 20, June 24, July 29, August 26

Film Adaptations of a Book

PAGE TO SCREEN

June 26, 2013
7:00 pm

A monthly film series which presents a screening of a popular film adaptation of a book, along with light refreshments. Call or visit the Library for details, or to be added to the film email list.
Meets monthly on Wednesdays.
May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28

Reading Poetry

LIVE POETS SOCIETY

July 03, 2013
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.

Wednesday Night Book Group

THE ROUND HOUSE by Louise Erdrich

July 10, 2013
7:30 pm

When his mother, a tribal enrollment specialist living on a reservation in North Dakota, slips into an abyss of depression after being brutally attacked, fourteen-year-old Joe Coutz sets out with his three friends to find the person that destroyed his family. Check the Catalog

For DIY People

HANDCRAFT GROUP

July 11, 2013
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 the handcraft email list.
Meets monthly on Thursdays.
June 6, July 11, August 1

Downloading eBooks and audiobooks

July 24, 2013
7:00 pm

Greene County Library 434.985.5227 | greene@jmrl.org

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 10 - July 27

THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

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.

FRIDAY FILM SERIES

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.

JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

June 20, 2013
12:30 pm

Thursdays: no appointments necessary. Walk-ins welcome. (12:30pm - 4:30pm)
SERVICES PROVIDED:

Career Exploration
Job Search Assistance
Résumé Writing Assistance
Interviewing Skills
Job Skills Development
Other Work/Career Related Services

The last Thursday of each month there will be a representative available from the Veteran's Dept.

Thursday Night Book Discussion Group

THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS by M.L. Stedman

July 11, 2013
7:00 pm

Moving his young bride to an isolated lighthouse home on Australia's Janus Rock where the couple suffers miscarriages and a stillbirth, Tom allows his wife to claim an infant that has washed up on the shore, a decision with devastating consequences. Check the Catalog

Future Readings:

August 1: THE ART OF FIELDING by Chad Harbach

Friday Film Series

LINCOLN directed by Steven Spielberg (2012)

July 12, 2013
7:00 pm

As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

Friday Film Series

QUEEN OF THE SUN: WHAT ARE THE BEES TELLING US? directed by Taggart Siegel (2010)

August 09, 2013
7:00 pm

Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.

LOUISA COUNTY LIBRARY 540.894.5853 | louisa@jmrl.org

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 10 - July 27

COMPUTER TUTORIALS

computer

Would you like help with creating a resume; setting up an email account; searching online databases; installing software on a laptop; making a copy of files or pictures? Meet with a library staff member for up to an hour of one-on-one help using either a public computer at the library or your own laptop. Advance registration is required. Call 540-894-5853 or visit the circulation desk at the library to sign up.

TUESDAY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Meets monthly (except for Dec.) on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30pm. The group will discuss a wide range of titles chosen by members and enjoy refreshments. Program listings are below.

FAMILY FILM NIGHT

Meets monthly (Sept - May) on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30pm. Because of licensing restrictions, sometimes the title cannot be listed. Program listings are below.

Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group

RUNAWAY: STORIES by Alice Munro

June 25, 2013
7:00 pm

A collection of short fiction captures the lives of women of all ages and circumstances, as they deal with the limits and lies of passion, unfulfilled dreams, motherhood, betrayal, and the bonds of love. Check the Catalog

Are You a DIY Person?

B.Y.O.C. - BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter's eye and perception. Chat and meet your neighbors while you work on your craft. 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.
Meets every Wednesday

Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group

CORELLI'S MANDOLIN by Louis De Bernieres

July 23, 2013
7:00 pm

A fifty-year epic follows the lives of the residents of the Greek island Cephallonia, exploring their peaceful, remote experiences before the onset of the Second World War. Check the Catalog

Nelson Memorial Library 434.263.5904 | nelson@jmrl.org

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 10 - July 27

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB

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.

Brown Bag Book Club

THE HARE WITH AMBER EYES: A FAMILY'S CENTURY OF ART AND LOSS by Edmund De Waal

June 24, 2013
12:00 pm

Traces the parallel stories of nineteenth-century art patron Charles Ephrussi and his unique collection of 264 miniature netsuke Japanese ivory carvings, documenting Ephrussi's relationship with Marcel Proust and the impact of the Holocaust on his cosmopolitan family. Check the Catalog

Brown Bag Book Club

KIM by Rudyard Kipling

July 22, 2013
12:00 pm

Filled with lyrical, exotic prose and nostalgia for Rudyard Kipling’s native India, Kim is widely acknowledged as the author’s greatest novel and a key element in his winning the 1907 Nobel Prize in Literature. It is the tale of an orphaned sahib and the burdensome fate that awaits him when he is unwittingly dragged into the Great Game of Imperialism. During his many adventures, he befriends a sage old Tibetan lama who transforms his life. Check the Catalog

Northside Library 434.973.7893 | northside@jmrl.org

@ YOUR LIBRARY

A program consisting of a variety of craft and informational programs. Funded by the Friends of the Library. Program listings are below.

CONNECTING @ YOUR LIBRARY

Learn how to use computers and navigate the Internet. Library staff will give FREE tutorials. more info

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 10 - July 27

BOOKS SANDWICHED IN

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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP

This group meets the third Wednesday of each month (not December), 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Program listings are below.

Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.

Downloading eBooks and audiobooks

June 26, 2013
6:30 pm

Books on the Big Screen

LES MISERABLES

June 29, 2013
1:30 pm

Come see the film adaptation of Victor Hugo's famous novel. Light refreshments will also be provided.

@ Your Library

The Happiness Generator

July 10, 2013
7:00 pm

Registration begins June 19.
Estra Roell, a Life Purpose Coach, will present a one-hour overview of 7 steps to raise your happiness "set point," generating happiness from within rather than on outside circumstances.

Wednesday Night Book Group

PATCHWORK PLANET by Anne Tyler

July 17, 2013
7:00 pm

The author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Breathing Lessons tells the story of Baltimore's Barnaby Gaitlin, a furniture mover with a history of misdemeanors and a fair-weather girlfriend. Check the Catalog

Future Readings:

August 28: EMPIRE OF THE SUMMER MOON by S. C. Gwynne
September 18: THE KITCHEN HOUSE by Kathleen Grissom
October 16: HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS by Isabel Allende
November 20: A TRAIN IN WINTER by Caroline Moorehead

@ Your Library

Altered Book Basics

August 07, 2013
6:30 pm

Registration begins July 17. Class size limited.
Collage artist Pat Leavitt will teach you how to alter a book and then embellish it with paints, collage, fabric, etc. to create your own piece of book art.

Scottsville Library 434.286.3541 | scottsville@jmrl.org

CONNECTING @ YOUR LIBRARY

computer

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.

SCOTTSVILLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

Meets of the 3rd Friday of each month to discuss a variety of books. Program listings are below.

Scottsville Library Book Club

THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY by Mary Ann Shaffer

June 21, 2013
1:00 pm

In 1946, as England emerges from the shadow of World War II, writer Juliet Ashton finds inspiration for her next book in her correspondence with a native of Guernsey and his eccentric friends, who tell her about their island, the books they love, German occupation, and the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a book club born as an alibi during German occupation. Check the Catalog

Scottsville Library Book Club

HOW I LIVE NOW by Meg Rosoff

July 19, 2013
1:00 pm

To get away from her pregnant stepmother in New York City, fifteen-year-old Daisy goes to England to stay with her aunt and cousins, with whom she instantly bonds, but soon war breaks out and rips apart the family while devastating the land.
Check the Catalog

Scottsville Library Book Club

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY by Douglas Adams

August 16, 2013
1:00 pm

Escaping Earth just before it is demolished to make way for a new galactic highway, reluctant galactic traveler Arthur Dent embarks on a series of off-beat and occasionally extraterrestrial journeys, accompanied by a variety of unusual companions. Check the Catalog