On Saturday, April 27, we had our Launch It! Trebuchet contest in Snowden Park. There were three winners in our four categories. The Sekinger family won the Family category with "Minecraft-A-Pult," which launched a distance of 72 feet. Scarlett Smith and Isabelle Kauffman from Gayle Middle school won the Middle School category with "Sea You,…
Book Corner: Celebrate spring with these children’s picture books
Spring has burst forth in all its glory, with beautiful flowering trees and spring-blooming flowers adding color to the landscape. These pops of color announce that winter is over and warm weather is on the way. It’s a great opportunity to share a spring-themed book with a child, to draw attention to the changes in…
The Heritage of Sophia Street
By Roy Butler The late archaeologist Roy Butler explored the historical significance of this early street, believed to have been named for Sophia Dorothea, sister of George II and mother of Frederick the Great of Prussia. When we think of Fredericksburg history as it relates to Sophia Street, we immediately bring to mind a few specific remaining structures and…
A Return to Sunken Road
Fredericksburg rises from the fall line of the Rappahannock River. Its natural hills are generally considered to be just part of the scenic landscape. Wealthy townspeople, such as the Willis and Marye families, built their mansions on the heights. Before the Civil War, the scenery was pleasant but otherwise unremarkable. Days to Prepare In November…
Spider-Man on Screen: A History of Web-Slinging Movies
Spider-Man, Marvel Comics’ most popular character, has a very long history of appearing on screen compared to many Marvel characters, but his later film appearances are much more present in our library’s collection than his earlier television ones. Perhaps the best-remembered piece of early Spidey media outside the comic books is the 1967 animated series…
2019 Pulitzer Prize Winners
The 2019 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced Monday, April 15. Check out the winners below. Descriptions are from Pulitzer.org. Fiction The Overstory by Richard Powers: "An ingeniously structured narrative that branches and canopies like the trees at the core of the story whose wonder and connectivity echo those of the humans living amongst them." Drama Fairview…
A Dozen Fresh Cookbooks for Spring
At CRRL, we know many of our readers like cookbooks, so we try to make sure we have a broad menu of choices. Love foods from other lands but don't have the time or money to make that globe-trotting expedition - or even go to restaurants as often as you'd like? These three new cookbooks…
Express Checkout
The library's new Express Checkout machines, coming soon to all library branches, will offer a quick and easy option for checking out materials. Customers will still be able to have their materials checked out by library staff, but those looking for a self-service option will enjoy Express Checkouts. Staff will be on hand to demonstrate…
Rapper’s Delight: Hip-Hop History
Hip-hop has succeeded in becoming the most prominent musical genre at a time when normally concrete labels are beginning to meld together. The art form emerged from African American street culture in New York City, particularly the Bronx and Queens, in the late 1970s. It consists of a number of skills that include rapping, DJing, break-dancing…
Book Corner: Connecting to nature through books
Hanging above Interstate 95 and other major roadways in our area (I’m looking at you, State Route 3 and State Route 610) is a blue streak made up of swear words emitted by drivers frustrated by traffic and suburban sprawl. Residing in a busy area of Stafford County and commuting to Northern Virginia until recently…
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