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Fredericksburg

Library Director Rebecca Purdy to Host Community Meet-and-Greets

By Uriah Kiser

Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) invites the public to attend Community Meet-and-Greet events with newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Purdy. As she steps into her new role, Purdy is eager to hear feedback from the community and answer questions about how the library system can continue to serve the region effectively.

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Originals

Stafford County Board of Supervisors Seeks More Financial Data from Rappahannock Regional Library

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

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors requests additional financial transparency from the Rappahannock Regional Library system.

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Fredericksburg

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Launches Privacy Pods

By Jazbia Chaudhry
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch at 1201 Caroline Street.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library has introduced privacy pods designed for study, virtual meetings, and telehealth appointments.

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Fredericksburg

Library Board of Trustees Elects Chair and Vice Chair, Appoints Executive Director

By Aya Karouane
Rebecca Purdy was appointed Executive Director of the Central Rappahanock Regional Library System [Photo: CRRL]

At their September 9 meeting, the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board elected David Ross as Chair and Christy Maupin as Vice Chair.

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Fredericksburg

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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Fredericksburg

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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Features

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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News

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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