January Share DC Food program & calendar

Share DC Food has released their January program and calendar. 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

If you eat, you qualify!  SHARE is a great equalizer in a world of great inequality.  Everyone is welcome to purchase without application, qualification, identification, or documentation. Everyone receives the same, fresh, high-quality food.

To order call: Barbara Sanders by January 10. 540-937-2693. Pay by debit/credit, EBT, cash, or money order. 

Visit https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/share/ for more details.

The Culpeper County Library is not affiliated with any religious organization. This is strictly for informational purposes only.

Library Blog in 2021

 Greetings Culpeper County Library Patrons!

This Library blog will be returning shortly for 2021 with updated events, postings, great information, and more. 

Stay tuned!

In the meantime, have you met Hubert Humphry the Library Snowman? He'll be visiting until at least the last week of January unless he melts - especially if you don't wear your mask and maintain 6 feet of social distancing. 

Winner Winner Drive Thru Fried Chicken Dinner @ Brandy Station VFD

 Join the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department for a Drive Thru Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 12pm-3pm at 19601 Church Road. 

Dinners are $12 per meal and include fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a dinner roll. 

All proceeds go directly towards the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department.

Virginia COPES Crisis Counselors 877-349-6428

 

The Virginia CCP is called Virginia C.O.P.E.S. which stands for compassionate, optimistic, person-centered, empowering support.  Crisis Counselors are available during the following times to take calls. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and on Saturday-Sunday from 5-9 p.m. VA C.O.P.E.S can be reached by phone or text at 877-349-6428.  Spanish speaking counselors are available. 

The warm line supports those struggling with trauma, grief, and distress caused by COVID-19 VA COPES

September 23, 10am-12pm Outdoor Job Fair @ 318 S. West Street

 Virginia Career Works Culpeper Center is proud to announce an Outdoor Job Fair September 23 from 10am-noon at 318 S. West St., Culpeper, VA. 

Companies planned to be in attendence are:

• Culpeper Medical Center - UVA/Novant

• Communications Corporation of America (CCA)

• Chemung/Cedar Mountain Stone

• Culpeper Home Services

• Child Development Center

• CabinetWorks 

Article: "The Age-Old Problem of 'Fake News'" (Smithsonian)

"The Age-Old Problem of 'Fake News'" is an article from the Smithsonian with perfect timing for the current election year, or any year for that fact with information being disseminated through the press (in John Adams' day and today) and now through social media. If we go further back in time and look at any era in historical context, we can always find instances of the same.

But this begs us the question: How can a Library be a part of a solution? Libraries do their best - not perfect, just their best, to find vetted sources of varying opinions and points of view. When asked, we can provide information and reference material. We do our best as Library staff not to judge the material with bias. As information professionals, the concept of "fact checking" is a part of our very nature but can only find information insomuch as we have the resources. It is up to you, the reader, to make that judgement for yourself. 

Click here or the image below to view the article and try and think of ways that you can do your part to see all sides before passing judgement. 

Volunteer as a CASA Advocate

Volunteer as a CASA Advocate! - People Inc.'s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Culpeper, an Expansion of the 28th Judicial District

Change a child's life. Become a CASA volunteer advocate.A CASA advocate is the tireless and passionate protector of a child who has been neglected or abused and is moving through the foster care system or court process.

• Children with CASA advocates: 
  
  
  
• Are more likely to be adopted
• Re-enter the foster system less frequently
• Move from home to home less often
• Have a better chance of staying connected to siblings
• Are more likely to complete high school and attend college
• Fall prey to violence and drugs less frequently

For more information and to apply, please contact: 

People Inc. CASA Coordinator,

Bri Taylor

276-206-3155

540-317-1665

bataylor@peopleinc.net

RB Digital and Overdrive?

With OverDrive’s recent acquisition of RBdigital, Culpeper County Library's will be transferring all ebooks and eaudiobooks from RBdigital to a new OverDrive platform. 

We encourage all patrons who haven't already done so to visit our Overdrive digital library at http://brdc.overdrive.com and download the free Libby app to become familiar with how it works and browse our digital catalog. 

Our transfer is scheduled (as of now) for Oct. 6th and access to ebooks and eaudiobooks will be disconnected on the RBD app around 8 am on that day. A message will be posted on the app by RB Digital a week before the transfer to let you know. Information will also be posted on the website soon. As of right now, all streaming content and magazines will remain on the RBD app, including Acorn, IndieFlix, Great Courses, and Quello so make sure you don’t remove RB Digitial from your devices just ye. Accessing streaming and magazines on the app WILL NOT be disrupted during the transfer. 

If you currently have a book checked out in the RBdigital app, it will be available through the remainder of the lending period, so you can finish reading without disruption or risk of losing your place in the book. Holds will not be moved, but you may export your Transaction History from the RBdigital website by accessing My Account > Profiles. You can place holds on those titles again in Libby.

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at Culpeper County Library and speak to a member of our staff by calling 540-825-8691. 

Culpeper Valor Awards

The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce's Valor Awards event is to recognize the efforts of Culpeper County's public safety personnel. These individuals go above and beyond the call of duty every day and put their lives on the line for our community. This is our way of saying "Thank You".

This event is open to the entire community!

Join us for the evening and show your support to our local Firefighters, EMTs and Police departments. This is to include: Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department, Culpeper County Animal Control, Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Department, Culpeper County Volunteer Rescue Squad, Culpeper Office of Emergency Services, Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad, Reva Volunteer Fire & Rescue company, Rapidan Volunteer Fire Department, Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue, E911 Dispatch, Culpeper Town Police, Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office, and Virginia State Police. 

Dinner, dessert, program and awards ceremony! 

The ceremony will take place in two parts.  The first part of the program is an opportunity to highlight each company and station.  Each organization will receive an appreciation award for their service to the Culpeper community. 

Following the appreciation portion of the program, the Chamber will give the Valor Awards.  These awards will be given to individuals or teams for a specific act of extraordinary bravery and exceptional valor while in the line of duty.  It is not the intent of this meritorious award to be given to an entire department/agency/squad. This award should be reserved for an individual or team that has gone above and beyond the normal duties on a specific incident.

Get your tickets today. You wont want to miss this! 

Or Honor a Local Hero for $50 - This allows us to have representation from all departments at the event and gets your name or organization name listed on the program, website and slideshow!

Click here or the image below to see the list of sponsors and to register. 

The Show must go on

DRIVE-IN MOVIE - Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be hosting another family fun night out with the showing of "The Greatest Showman On Earth" on Saturday, September 12th.  

Parking lot opens at 7:30 pm and movie will begin at 8:30 pm.  

You can sit in your car or bring lawn chairs to watch "tailgate" style under the stars. We do ask that if you sit outside your vehicle, that you remember to follow the safety recommendations for COVID-19 so that everyone can have a safe and enjoyable evening. 

Suggested donation is $15.00 per vehicle.  

There will be concessions such as: hot dogs, nacho's, popcorn, candy and drinks available for purchase.  

Please come join us for a wonderful evening out while supporting our volunteer fire and rescue department! 

Address:  13428 Scotts Mill Road, Culpeper, VA.

WiFi Workstations at Culpeper Presbyterian Church

Culpeper Presbyterian Church is opening their Fellowship Hall to teachers and students in need of WiFi starting Monday, September 14. They will be open Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm. 

Guests will be required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Guests will need to bring their own charged devices, scratch paper, pencils/pens, and any other materials needed for completing work. 

In order to ensure proper distancing, there are no walk-ins. You must call ahead of time - 540-825-8616 to schedule a time. 

Also note that the Culpeper County Library's WiFi extends out into the parking lot and is open 24 hours.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

 

3-Part College Planning series with Jeannie Burlowski "Confidence for Where You Go Tomorrow"

Thrivent Member Network–Mid-Atlantic (a not-for-profit organization owned by its membership whose goal is to provide mutual benefit to its clients and the communities where they live) is hosting a three-part webinar series with nationally recognized college planning speaker Jeannie Burlowski. Jeannie Burlowski is an academic strategist, podcast host, speaker and author who helps students, their parents and grandparents prepare for college.

College Scholarships Thursday, September 3 at 8 p.m.

During this webinar we will explore one powerful thing any student can do to become a top contender for college scholarships along with a strategy for writing one scholarship application essay that can be used to apply to a multitude of scholarships. Please note: This webinar is geared towards parents and grandparents of students ages 12–26.

Register at: bit.ly/CollegePlanningScholarships

Debt Free College Thursday, September 10 at 8 p.m.

During this webinar we will explore three strategies to help students to develop professional confidence early on, increase potential to graduate college debtfree, and feel poised and ready to step directly into satisfying career after college (even if they don’t get a single scholarship). Please note: This webinar is geared towards parents and grandparents of students ages 12–18.

Register at: bit.ly/CollegePlanningDebtFree

Grandparents and College Thursday, September 17 at 8 p.m.

During this webinar we will explore innovative and practical ways to leave a legacy that will last and increase the probability that your grandkids will graduate college debtfree—all without spending more than you are right now. Please note: This webinar is geared towards parents and grandparents of students ages 12–26.

Register at: bit.ly/CollegePlanningGrandparents

Thrivent, its affiliates, or speakers are not associated with Culpeper County Library. Culpeper County Library does not endorse any for profit or not-for-profit business. This is strictly an informational shared post for interested parties. 

"Community Card Makers" Wanted

 The Culpeper County Library is partnering with the PATH Foundation to help get cards to seniors in long term care facilities. Kids and teens are encouraged to make cards, and bring them in to the Library's front Circulation Desk for Miss Laini to mail. Cards should not be larger than 5.5"x8.5". Personal messages, like "Have a nice day," and mentioning a favorite hobby and age of card makers are a nice touch. 

On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese... - Rapidan Volunteer Fire Department

Anyone remember the song? Look here for its history.

After reading, make sure you put down in your calendar the Rapidan Volunteer Fire Department Drive Thru Spaghetti Dinner! Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Rapidan V.F.D. 9729 Locust Dale Rd, Rapidan, VA. 

Tickets are $7 per plate, $3 ages 6 and under. You'll get spaghetti with meat sauce, herb bread, a cookie, and water. 

Local Covid-19/Corona Virus Testing Centers

In need of a Culpeper area COVID-19/Corona Virus testing center? 

GET A TEST

The following clinics are available to test patients with symptoms who are un- or under-insured:

Culpeper Free Clinic 

ph. 540-829-5032

610 Laurel St

Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9a-3p, Wednesday 9a-12p

*Must call to make an appointment for Covid-19 testing. 

UVA Primary Care Culpeper and Locust Grove, and Culpeper Pediatric Clinics

for locations and hours visit https://uvahealth.com/locations

Testng is for VDH referrals and/or Lab Corp

or check out the others in the surrounding Counties by checking out the attached graphic.

Free online program - September 4 @ 1pm - Enslaved on Grounds: Slavery and the Experiences of Enslaved Laborers

FREE ONLINE PROGRAM

Enslaved on Grounds: Slavery and the Experiences of Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia
(In partnership with Jefferson's Monticello) 

Date & Time

September 4, 2020 @ 1:00 pm EDT

Location Online. 

Click here to register

Overview:

Over 4,000 enslaved people helped to build, work the Grounds, and serve the students and faculty of the University of Virginia. During the early years of the University, these bondsmen and bondswomen prepared and served food, cleaned living quarters, and shoveled snow. They worked in skilled positions as stonemasons, blacksmiths, and carpenters. Enslaved men and women ultimately created the environment to fulfill Thomas Jefferson’s vision of the Academical Village. For over forty years, the University’s enslaved laborers endured the privations of enslaved life while working to construct one of the nation’s most prestigious public universities. Historians have begun to explore the experiences of enslaved people in the early years at the University of Virginia. The recently completed Memorial to Enslaved Laborers goes a long way in recognizing the contributions of the enslaved people owned by the University and members of the University community. Professor Justene Hill Edwards will discuss the experiences of the enslaved laborers whose work was fundamental to the University of Virginia during the nineteenth century. The complicated lives of the University’s enslaved laborers reflected the evolution of slavery in Virginia during a period of dramatic social and economic change, from the University’s founding in 1819 to the Civil War.

Balancing Life: Guiding Children and Teens Through Uncertain Times

 Virginia Cooperative Extension, in partnership with NC Extension, invites you to join

Balancing Life: Guiding Children and Teens Through Uncertain Times

Friday, August 21 from 10:00-10:30 am 

REGISTER

Children and teens are facing uncertainties related to so many things, from schooling, family events, recreational activities, etc. How are they managing? In this session, we discuss ways to help our children and teens navigate the uncertainties and learn of signs that they may need additional support.

Register for Zoom Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CApoCRZ5Rve5PaUhtkUtZA

The Balancing Life series is being held on Fridays at 10am during COVID-19. Visit us also at: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaFCS/

Recordings from our Balancing Life series can be found under Online Training Recordings at https://ext.vt.edu/covid-19updates/resources.html or  on YouTube at https://bit.ly/3dcSAnl

Proctoring of Exams and tests

 As we get into a modified back to school season for students of all ages, education institutions will want to validate their learning through exams and tests. Culpeper County Library could be a part of your solution.

We offer test proctoring for those of you who need someone to monitor the exam environment to ensure the academic integrity of the exam process on behalf of your institution. Institution examples include high schools, colleges, certification programs, and the like. Once you make general arrangements with us, you will be instructed to contact your institution with our contact information who will, in turn, contact us to verify the exam environment satisfies their needs, and we can then proceed in scheduling an appropriate time with all conditions met. 

Test proctoring is free and do not need a library card with us. 

To make arrangements or if you have questions, please call the Culpeper County Library at 540-825-8691 or email the library at cclva@cclva.org. 

Culpeper Parks & Recreation - Fall 2020 Program Guide

FALL 2020 PROGRAM GUIDE - LIVE HERE. PLAY HERE.

Culpeper County Parks & Recreation has just released its' 2020 Fall Program Guide. This publication features a variety of programs and activities including; Athletics, Creative Expression, Enrichment, Health & Fitness, Special Programs, Parks & Facility Guide, Community Connections, Special Events, and

MORE!!! 

Culpeper County Parks & Recreation also has series of virtual classes that are available online for viewing and/or registration. From Crafty Creations and Culinary Arts to Zumba and Yoga, P&R is utilizing technology "like never before" to bring recreational opportunities to our residents.

Many of their programs will be operating a little different, but, the primary goal is to keep staff and participants safe while still being able to offer recreational and leisure opportunities. Together we are #CulpeperStrong!!!

Online Registration Begins: Friday, August 14, 2020 

In-Person Registration Begins: Monday, August 17, 2020

NEW PROGRAMS FOR FALL 2020

*Introduction to Youth Rugby  *Music Together Culpeper  *Mary Ellen's Mommy & Me Creativity with Acrylic Painting  *Art Jam: Modern Art History Academy  *Crafty Creations  *Kaleidoscope Pinwheel Quilt  *Mary Ellen's Creativity with Acrylic Painting  *Furs & Skulls  *Owl Prowl  *Nature Journaling  *Baking Homemade Doggy Bones  *Lavender Farm Tour  *Staying Centered During Difficult Times  *Change Your Narrative: Become a Better Version of Yourself  *and much more!!!

Program Note: As the Culpeper County Parks & Recreation Department transitions into instructing "in-person" programs and activities, they will ensure that every program complies with current CDC, VDH, and State of Virginia public safety guidelines (program capacities, physical distancing, etc.).