Dr. Louis Creed and his family move to the rural town of Ludlow, Maine. Although Ludlow seems tranquil, there's something hidden behind its peaceful hometown facade. The busy road that runs by the Creed's home is a racetrack for big-rig trucks, frequently taking the lives of local children's beloved pets. For generations, children have buried…
If you like The Aftermath
Assigned to oversee the reconstruction of Hamburg in the tumultuous year following World War II, Colonel Lewis Morgan grieves the loss of his son while living with his family in the home of a German widower, an arrangement that forces both families to confront their passions and true selves. The Aftermath The Aftermath is a…
Hartwood History
Beyond the I-95 Corridor Drive out Route 17 north from Falmouth, past the strip malls, the shopping centers, and the subdivisions, and you’ll find that as the roadside gets less crowded, the scenery becomes more historic. In the 18th century, this corridor was more a place for pioneers than for fancy plantation owners, though there…
Tiny Towne Centre Scavenger Hunt
By Christine Carlson, Towne Centre Branch Manager Seek and find the tiniest things you've never noticed about the Spotsylvania Towne Centre! Spotsylvania Towne Centre, April 1-April 30 In partnership with the Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Have you walked the mall recently? Met a friend at Starbucks, and done a little shopping? Perhaps you go there to…
Fredericksburg in Revolutionary Days: Part II
"Fredericksburg in Revolutionary Days: Part II" The William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 27, No. 3 (Jan., 1919), pp. 164-175. Parts I and III are also available to read online. In November, 1775, Harrower tells us of a muster of the minute men of the district, composed of the counties of Spotsylvania, Caroline, King George, and Stafford, which was held…
Fredericksburg in Revolutionary Days: Part III
Source: The William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 27, No. 4 (Apr., 1919), pp. 248-257. Parts I and II may also be read online. FREDERICKSBURG IN REVOLUTIONARY DAYS (Concluded) PART III. We come now to the record of one of the most important of Virginia's institutions for the prosecution of the war: the manufactory of small arms established by ordinance of the Convention of July…
Your Library Can Help You Get Through Tight Times
When a regular paycheck isn’t on the horizon, it’s good to know that your public library can lift your spirits with free entertainment, while also providing opportunities to advance your skills and find future employment. Check out these no-cost options online or in one of our many branches: Free wifi and free computers - to…
If you like Five Feet Apart
Can you love someone you can never touch? Stella and Will both suffer from cystic fibrosis. Being together means they could pass an infection. Stella is waiting for a lung transplant; Will is on a clinical drug trial. The only way to stay alive is to stay apart. Staying six feet apart doesn't feel like…
Book Corner: Add a few teen novels to your winter reading list
Though winter can sometimes be dreary, for readers in our area, it’s an exciting time because it means the Adult Winter Reading Challenge is underway at Central Rappahannock Regional Library. I’m halfway to meeting the challenge of finishing four books and am having a fun time following the challenge’s Facebook page, where there are great…
Gayle Middle School Students Create Model Traffic Signal
By Nathan Sekinger, Gayle Middle School, and Darcie Caswell, Central Rappahannock Regional Library. To recognize early contributions of African American inventors in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math, Central Rappahannock Regional Library is rotating a series of interactive activities through the children’s areas of all branches through the end of February. As part…
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