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CRRL Director Martha Hutzel to Retire After Nearly 40 Years of Service

By Kelly Sienkowski

After almost forty years, Library Director Martha Hutzel will retire from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) on Sept. 30.

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21st Annual Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest Celebrates Young Poets

By Kelly Sienkowski
The winners of the 2024 Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest (Photo: CRRL)

Central Rappahannock Regional Library held its 21st annual Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest in June.

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CRRL-Con Returns: Howell Branch Library to Host 10th Annual Comic Convention

By Uriah Kiser

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) is gearing up to host its much-anticipated annual event, the 10th Annual CRRL-Con, at the Howell Branch Library in Stafford County. Scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from noon pm to 4 p.m., this event promises a jam-packed day of entertainment for comic enthusiasts of all ages.

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Stafford to begin kindergarten registration March 6 at area libraries, online

By Potomac Local News
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Porter Branch sits at 2001 Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford.

Stafford County Public Schools will commence kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 academic year on March 6.

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Locals Only: This Stafford County library branch is closing. Here’s why

By Uriah Kiser
Germanna Community College Barbara J. Fried Center in Stafford County.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) is set to cease operations at the Barbara J. Fried Center Joint Use Branch on Friday, February 16, 2024. The decision, according to a library spokesman, stems from several factors.

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Regional library (CRRL) deactivates X (formerly Twitter) account due to low engagement

By Uriah Kiser
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch at 1201 Caroline Street.

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Uniquely Stafford art show rescheduled

By Amelia Breeden

Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Uniquely Stafford Art Show at Porter Branch has been rescheduled.

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Libraries cutting hours amid funding shortage

By Uriah Kiser
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Porter Branch sits at 2001 Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library will reduce hours at some of its library locations.

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Music on the Steps returns to Fredericksburg for 38th year

By Uriah Kiser
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch at 1201 Caroline Street.

Bring your chairs or blankets to join us Monday nights at Fredericksburg Branch for Music on the Steps.

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Libraries Summer Reading 2023 programs now underway

By Potomac Local News
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch at 1201 Caroline Street.

“Prince William Public Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading program is centered around kindness, friendship, and unity with the theme, “All Together Now.”

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