Dear Friends,

Even though the first day of spring isn’t for another couple of weeks, there are already signs that winter is nearing its end. The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and spring bulbs are starting to bud. Spring also means more things to do, and there are quite a few Friends-related events coming up.

Don’t miss the library’s Uniquely Spotsylvania art show. The exhibition, which focuses on artistic works that showcase the unique Spotsylvania experience, runs March 4 - April 30 at Salem Church Branch. There will be a reception with light refreshments to announce the award winners on March 13, 6:30-7:30. The Friends of the Library sponsor the art show's cash prizes as well as the reception and we would love to see you there!

April is Membership Month, and we are kicking it off this year with a special book sale. Over at the Friends of the Library Center and Bookshop, we've been storing the best donations to offer in the sale. Friends will have the opportunity to shop the never-before-seen items first! The bookshop will be closed April 1-4 to get ready for a Friends-only preview sale to be held April 4, 5:00-9:00 at the Friends of the Library Center and Bookshop. Invite your friends who are not Friends - they can join at the door and shop the preview evening with you! The sale will then be open to the public April 5 and 7, 10:00-6:00, and April 8-9, 10:00-5:00.

Your membership is what allows the Friends of the Library to support library events such as the Uniquely art shows, the upcoming Music on the Steps concert series, and so many more initiatives that inspire lifelong learning for everyone in our community.

Thank you for being a Friend of the Library!

Salem Waters

Friends President


Stop by Salem Church Branch for the Uniquely Spotsylvania art show, an exhibition of artistic works that illustrate the unique Spotsylvania experience--in places, people, and history. The show runs March 4 - April 30, with a reception to announce the award winners held on March 13, 6:30-7:30. We hope to see you there!


Mark your calendars for a special Friends-only Preview Evening to kick off Membership Month in April. Shop never-before-seen items on Friday, April 4, 5:00-9:00. Bring a friend who isn't a Friend--they can join at the door and shop with you!

The book sale will be open to the public April 5 and April 7, 10:00-6:00 and April 8-9, 10:00-5:00 (1/2 price in the bookshop, $3/bag in the warehouse).

Did you know that the Friends have their very own Facebook page at facebook.com/CRRLFriends where we post news about the wonderful library services the Friends support and alerts about special items available at the Friends Center & Bookshop? If you’re not already connected with us on social media, this is a great time to start! A simple way you can help support the Friends is to like and share our posts!

Please share this email with anyone who might be interested in joining the Friends.

The Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library is a non-profit organization. 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 150, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

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