2020 Census

The 2020 Census is upon us!

Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. (And of course Libraries!!!) The census can shape many different aspects of your community.

• Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year.

• The results determine how many seats in Congress each state gets.

• It's mandated by the U.S. Constitution in Article 1, Section 2: The U.S. has counted its population every 10 years since 1790.

Starting July 27th, US Census workers will be here at Culpeper County Library every Monday (10-1 pm) and Wednesday (1-5 pm) for the next several weeks. Stop by their table for assistance on filling out the census or to ask questions.

Click here or on the image below to go directly to the US Census

Youth Services Department Summer Programs & Project Kits

Our Youth Services Department has done a fantastic job so far this summer!

Check out their wonderful Weekly Project Kits for STEM/STEAM and craft activities  not to mention the incredible story times by our very own stars Ms. Walda, Ms. Hannah, and Ms. Rebecca on our YouTube Channel!

It's not too late to join the Summer Reading Program! Check out our the reading challenges online by clicking here (or on the image) visiting https://www.cclva.org and clicking Summer Challenges at the top of the page. 

Culpeper Cares - Small Business Recovery Grant - *ACT NOW!*

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING IN CULPEPER COUNTY

Between now and July 21, Culpeper County and the Town of Culpeper are administering $3.3M in small business and 501c3 grants locally in a program is called Culpeper Cares. More information can be found at this link https://visitculpeperva.com/culpepercaressmallbusinessrecoverygrant.aspx

The application is 100% online and most users are able to complete a fillable PDF and scan and upload documents.

The Culpeper County Library is offering complimentary basic business services including internet access, use of our PCs, document scanning, and printing to those who come in strictly for the purpose of applying for the grant. Photocopying is not included with this free service, it is always a $0.15 (15 cents) per page per side. This offer for free printing in association with the Culpeper Cares application ends on Tuesday July 21. So act now before its too late!

Please inform the Information Desk upon arrival that you are here to apply for Culpeper Cares. The Information Desk staff will only provide minimal instruction on how to use the computer and to get to the website. If you think you'll need assistance at all during the application process, please bring someone who can assist you.

If you are a small business or non-profit organization that would like basic training on how to navigate grant search engines like grants.gov, please schedule an appointment with the Adult Services Librarian.

Some interest for parents and families (copied directly)

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

Balancing Life: Back to School??

Friday, July 17 from 10:00-10:30 am

Register for Zoom Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_97wbocAvSK2zsbjnpBejzQ

As we near back to school time, a great deal of uncertainty remains. Is schooling going to be virtual, in-person for part of the week, or a hybrid? How are families planning to balance child supervision with job responsibilities? Are parents ready to help children with their at-home learning assignments? In what ways are families preparing children to be face to face in a socially-distanced manner at school? With the varied situations and options related to the return to schools, many families are feeling challenged with decisions, planning and knowing how to prepare their children. This is especially tough when there is still so much unknown. This session will highlight some of those concerns and share ideas or resources to support families in this regard.

Please spread the word about this session via email, word of mouth, social media, etc.  This will also be livestreamed on the VCE Facebook Page. 

https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaCooperativeExtension

Register for Zoom Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_97wbocAvSK2zsbjnpBejzQ

The Balancing Life series is being held on Fridays at 10am during COVID-19. Recordings from our Balancing Life series can be found at: https://bit.ly/3dcSAnl

Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Charity Car Wash

The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals are planning two Charity Car Wash events to raise funds for their chosen charity of the year: The Culpeper Food Closet. 

This outreach mission provides food and some personal care products to Culpeper families and individuals in need, approximately 3,500 meals every week.  Families are offered hope and encouragement, with three meals a day and other necessary items for all family members, depending on their referral. The Food Closet operates solely through the dedicated work of over 90 volunteers, and from donations from local businesses, schools, churches and individuals.

For every car wash 9am-5pm on both dates, $2 will be donated to this noble cause.  They will have Young Professionals at the wash scrubbing tires and drying off your vehicle once it is through the wash. 

Tips in the form of monetary donations and pantry items will also be accepted and 100% will be donated to The Culpeper Food Closet!

For more details, please visit www.culpeperchamber.com or the Young Professionals event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/179114143533984/

What have you been doing the stay-at-home and social distancing orders? Are you looking to make yourself more marketable to your employer or add to the skills on your resume? Need to brush up on a subject you've been meaning to learn but don't want to spend money on a college class? Have a teenager at home that needs a bit of structured school work to for the summer?

All these questions can be answered and solved with one service: Universal Class! All you need is a library card!

Learn something new today! UniversalClass offers hundreds of online CE classes. Courses are not just tutorials; they are real. They include lessons, exams, assignments, discussion boards, and actual assessments of your progress.

Verify your learning progress with the assessment of assignments and exams. Receive actual grades and feedback regarding your performance.

Earn a certificate documenting your CEUs, contact hours, and course completion. Build your online portfolio and share your achievements with others. Click here to learn about Universal Class's CEUs

All courses are self-paced. This means you can learn when you want on your own time. You do not need to be online at a specific date or time.

Here's a link to a searchable and clickable course catalog of available classes (subject to change).

A local charity group through Virginia Department of Social Services, Reformation Lutheran Church, and the Catholic Charities of DC would like to share (no pun intended) an opportunity to fill some bellies:

SHARE is a sustainable, social enterprise of Catholic Charities that helps anyone save money on nutritious, healthy food.  We are committed to supporting local community groups where all may participate, serve, and lead with dignity.

• Providing wholesome and nutritious food to families and individuals at a reduced cost
• Promoting volunteer service in our communities
• Building partnerships with community organizations

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.

Because we purchase all the food we offer, the more who join us the STRONGER we become.

SHARE accepts organizational or business checks, credit and debit cards, EBT/SNAP benefits, money orders, gift certificates, and cash.

Here is their July menu and method of ordering.

 Or you can visit the program website at www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/share/

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