Featured of the Month Card for Older Adults
Join a Book Group in the New Year
Join one of our library-sponsored book clubs for adults! From libation-themes to genre and topic groups, we have plenty to choose from.
My Librarian: I Didn't See that One Coming!
Some books hit you with a twist so unexpected, so masterful, that you’re compelled to get up out of your seat and applaud.
The Queens of Crime: Ngaio Marsh
Get to know one of the top female crime novelists of all time, whose works feature the aristocratic Detective-Inspector Roderick Alleyn.
2024 CRRL Staff Picks
We asked library staff what their favorites were for 2024. Check them out--and then check them out!
My Librarian: Meet Inspector Alleyn
Mysteries featuring Ngaio Marsh's police inspector Roderick Alleyn. Complete series available via librarypoint.org/hoopla/.
My Librarian: I Didn't See that One Coming!
Some books hit you with a twist so unexpected, so masterful, that you’re compelled to get up out of your seat and applaud.
The Queens of Crime: Ngaio Marsh
Get to know one of the top female crime novelists of all time, whose works feature the aristocratic Detective-Inspector Roderick Alleyn.
2024 CRRL Staff Picks
We asked library staff what their favorites were for 2024. Check them out--and then check them out!
My Librarian: Meet Inspector Alleyn
Mysteries featuring Ngaio Marsh's police inspector Roderick Alleyn. Complete series available via librarypoint.org/hoopla/.
Classes & Events at the Library
Blogs for Active Aging
Getting Older, Eating Better
Read about recommended caloric intake, best food choices, and ways to increase energy in your golden years.
Managing Your Estate
Whether you're setting up your own estate or serving as executor for someone else's, CRRL has resources to help.
Dealing with Disasters and Emergencies
June is National Safety Month. This post provides a list of some websites that may be of assistance to you in disaster planning.
Before the Big Move: A Guide to Downsizing
This guide will provide you with links to online resources and books from our collection to help you plan your big move to a smaller space.
Getting Older, Eating Better
Read about recommended caloric intake, best food choices, and ways to increase energy in your golden years.
Managing Your Estate
Whether you're setting up your own estate or serving as executor for someone else's, CRRL has resources to help.
Dealing with Disasters and Emergencies
June is National Safety Month. This post provides a list of some websites that may be of assistance to you in disaster planning.
Before the Big Move: A Guide to Downsizing
This guide will provide you with links to online resources and books from our collection to help you plan your big move to a smaller space.
Genealogy at the Library
Just getting started on your family roots journey? Try these resources to get started.
Ancestry for Virginians
The Library of Virginia provides access to select collections and content through an agreement with Ancestry.com.
Genealogy Research Tips for Finding Enslaved Ancestors
Here are some research tips and resources that you can use to break through into the past and find your family.
A Checklist for Genealogical Neophytes
Want to start researching your family history? Complete this helpful checklist before you begin!
Library Services
Access Services
A department dedicated to ensuring that the library remains accessible to everyone regardless of specialized or adaptive needs.
Talking Books, BARD, and Other Accessibility Resources
Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) offers many resources for students with disabilities or special education needs.
Talking Books Program
Customers with qualifying disabilities - and who live in the library service area - are able to receive free materials and equipment.
Lobby Stops Schedule
Our Library on the Go van makes scheduled visits to targeted communities in the CRRL service area.
Access Services
A department dedicated to ensuring that the library remains accessible to everyone regardless of specialized or adaptive needs.
Talking Books, BARD, and Other Accessibility Resources
Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) offers many resources for students with disabilities or special education needs.
Talking Books Program
Customers with qualifying disabilities - and who live in the library service area - are able to receive free materials and equipment.
Lobby Stops Schedule
Our Library on the Go van makes scheduled visits to targeted communities in the CRRL service area.
Accessibility at the Library
Accessibility in the Library Branch
CRRL tries to make it easy for library users to move through its branches by offering a number of features.
Library Collection Accessibility Features
The library's digital collection offers plenty of accessibility features.
Find Assistive Technology
Many popular browsers also offer built-in accessibility tools and many assistive technologies are available at little to no cost.
Making Media: Accessibility at IdeaSpace
Access Services Librarian Babak Zarin shares the many creative--and accessible--options available at CRRL’s IdeaSpace facility.
Caregiver Resources Row 1
Caring for the Caregiver
It's a gesture of love and commitment, but caregiving can bring emotional hardships as well as rewards.
Browse Local Agencies
Local and state agencies offer various kinds of assistive technology and services.
Caregiver Resources Row 2
Cognitive Offerings at the Library
Those with cognitive and emotional impairments - also known as “invisible” disabilities - are welcome to utilize CRRL services and spaces.
When the Holidays Aren’t So Merry and Bright…
Read on if you're missing the comforting presence of someone during this holiday season.
