Cochrane Rockville Branch Library

08/28/2026

Kick back on Labor Day weekend with Kanopy’s curated collection of films and shows—featuring everything from crowd favorites to thought-provoking documentaries, available free through your library starting Sept. 1. Sign up or log in at https://kanopy.com/category/53883

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Join us for an empowering, eye-opening virtual conversation with renowned wellness expert Yasmine Cheyenne as we discuss her transformative new book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits on Thursday, September 17 at 2 p.m. EST via digital live-stream in partnership with Pamunkey Regional Library.

Register and ask questions of the author at https://libraryc.org/Pamunkey/196696

08/26/2026

Looking for an at-home educational resource for kids? Gale In Context: Elementary can help! Support your child’s learning with free age-appropriate, trustworthy, curriculum-related content covering topics like geography, literature, technology, and more! Go to our Databases page at https://tinyurl.com/prldatabases and find For Students to get our online resources for school. Have your PRL card number handy if you’re logging in outside the library.

Need to change the primary interface language, translate articles, or use the audio functions for non-native English speakers and those with visual impairments? Find out how by watching this video at http://support.gale.com/doc/galetools-video7

08/25/2026

We join the rest of you in mourning the passing of Dolly Parton, an absolute entertainment legend and tireless supporter of literacy for over 31 years. Many thanks to our partners, Virginia Early Learning Partners and Hanover Rotary Club for making this invaluable resource available to children in our area.

Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library, which you can support locally at https://vaelp.org/ and https://hanoverrotary.org

08/25/2026

New pencils, new backpack, new stories, new routines! Ease the back-to-school transition with engaging children's books, family-friendly music, and relaxing movies on Hoopla. Support learning, establishing routines, and start the school year strong with Hoopla at https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/220287

08/24/2026

It’s Back to School time! Join us on Saturday at Montpelier Days for fun arts and crafts, too! See all of our programs on our calendar at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com. Registration may be required for selected in-person programs.

08/20/2026

Sign up for the Read with Jenna book club newsletter in the Libby app and get handpicked recommendations and the latest updates. Discover your next page-turner with Jenna’s list of must-reads, including The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson, The Children by Melissa Albert, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block, and more! Find out more about Libby and our OverDrive collection at https://tinyurl.com/prldigilib.

08/19/2026

Stream animated picture books and videos on demand with Just for Kids! Popular series include titles from Weston Woods, Raggs, Arthur, The Berenstain Bears, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Franklin, and LeVar Burton Kids. Enjoy entertaining and educational stories, videos, games, songs, and interactives. It’s kid-safe, ad-free, and you have unlimited access. Go to our Digital Library page at https://tinyurl.com/prldigilib or https://jfk.infobase.com/nd_Home.aspx to get started. Have your library card number handy to log in if you’re outside the library.

08/18/2026

Looking for brain-teasing, relaxing, or exciting fun? With Hoopla’s Puzzles & Games BingePass collection, you can enjoy beloved classics or challenge yourself with twists on old favorites! With new games added daily, log in and get ready for a week full of free never-ending entertainment at https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/134949