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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of February 5 - 11, 2012

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Coupon Club at Carrollton Library! Swap coupons with club members!  Coupons are available Tuesday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm to registered members, Wednesday to those not...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of January 29 - February 4, 2012

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Knitting class for beginners Wednesdays at 6:00pm. Call or stop by to register. Book Club has been suspended for February, 2012. Will resume March 14, 2012. The book selected is...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Carrollton, Virginia with AmericanTowns Carrollton Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Isle Of Wight County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Carrollton organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Carrollton is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Carrollton

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Carrollton area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of January 2 - 7, 2012

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Friends of the Carrollton Library will meet on January 4th at 7pm at Carrollton Library.Knitting class for beginners will resume on Wednesday January 4th  at 6:00pm. Call or...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Carrollton in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Virginia  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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An Invitation to our Carrollton Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Carrollton, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of December 18 - 24, 2011

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Knitting class for beginners will resume on Wednesday January 4th  at 6:00pm. Call or stop by to register. Computer Tutoring at Carrollton Library Please call Carrollton...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of December 11 - 17, 2011

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Knitting class for beginners will meet on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. Call or stop by to register. Computer Tutoring at Carrollton Library Please call Carrollton Library for an...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Virginia

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Virginia Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of November 20 - 26, 2011

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Knitting class for beginners will meet on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. Call or stop by to register. Computer Tutoring at Carrollton Library Please call Carrollton Library for an...

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Carrollton Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of November 6 - 12, 2011

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Knitting class for beginners will meet on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. Call or stop by to register. The Carrollton Book Club will meet on November 9 at 2:00pm. The Book Club...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Carrollton Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Carrollton elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of October 30 - November 5, 2011

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Carrollton Library’s Story Time will begin on Thursday, September 8. Story time for ages 2 to 3 will meet on Mondays at 10am.Story time for ages 3 to 5 will meet on Thursdays at...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of October 23 - 29, 2011

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Carrollton Library’s Story Time will begin on Thursday, September 8. Story time for ages 2 to 3 will meet on Mondays at 10am.Story time for ages 3 to 5 will meet on Thursdays at...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Virginia VA

Virginia Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Virginia. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Carrollton and across the country. With...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of October 16 - 22, 2011

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Carrollton Library’s Story Time will begin on Thursday, September 8, 2011 Story time for ages 2 to 3 will meet on Mondays at 10am.Story time for ages 3 to 5 will meet on...

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Find Virginia Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Virginia haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Virginia corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of October 9 - 15, 2011

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Carrollton Library’s Story Time will begin on Thursday, September 8. Story time for ages 2 to 3 will meet on Mondays at 10am.Story time for ages 3 to 5 will meet on Thursdays at...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of October 1 - 8, 2011

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Carrollton Library’s Story Time will begin on Thursday, September 8. Story time for ages 2 to 3 will meet on Mondays at 10am.Story time for ages 3 to 5 will meet on Thursdays at...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of September 25 - October 1, 2011

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Carrollton Library’s Story Time will begin on Thursday, September 8. Story time for ages 2 to 3 will meet on Mondays at 10am.Story time for ages 3 to 5 will meet on Thursdays at...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of September 18 - 24, 2011

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Carrollton Library’s Story Time will begin on Thursday, September 8. Story time for ages 2 to 3 will meet on Mondays at 10am.Story time for ages 3 to 5 will meet on Thursdays at...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Virginia VA

We have the best Virginia apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Virginia. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of September 11 - 17, 2011

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Carrollton Library’s Story Time will begin on Thursday, September 8. Story time for ages 2 to 3 will meet on Mondays at 10am.Story time for ages 3 to 5 will meet on Thursdays at...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of August 28 to September 3, 2011

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Carrollton Library’s Story Time will begin on Thursday, September 8. Story time for ages 2 to 3 will meet on Mondays at 10am.Story time for ages 3 to 5 will meet on Thursdays at...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of August 21 - 27, 2011

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Teen Anime Club, August 30 from 5-7:45pm  The theme of this meeting is “end of summer free for all”. The group will start or finish collage journals  Carrollton...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week Of August 14 - August 20, 2011

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Prescription drug costs getting you down?  Come by on Wednesday, August 17 from 1–3 pm to talk to Brenda Lawrence from Western Tidewater Medical Access to learn how you may...

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Local Businesses Thriving in a Challenging Economy

The economy is finally turning around and as we are starting to come out of the recession, those hit and affected by the down turn are requiring some assistance rebuilding their...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of July 31 to August 6, 2011

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The Carrollton Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 10th at 2:00pm  to discuss Reading My Father by Alexandra Styron.Prescription drug costs getting you down?  Come...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of July 24 - 30, 2011

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The Chess Club for all ages now meets on every Wednesday from 5:00-7:30pm. The library will provide five chess sets on a first come first serve basis or you may bring your own...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of July 10-16, 2011

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The Carrollton Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 13 at 2:00pm to discuss Lucy by Ellen Feldman. Teen Summer Reading Craft  Program on Wednesday, July 13 from 5-7:30pm....

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of June 19- 25, 2011

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Carrollton’s Knitting class for beginners on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm has stopped for the summer and will resume again in the fall. Monday, June 27 @ 10am-2 pm Registration...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of June 12- 18, 2011

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Teen Anime Club will meet Thursday June 16 from 1pm to 3:30pm. Nachos for lunch & we’re making pop top necklaces.  Please save your pop tops and bring them to the...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of June 5 -11, 2011

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The Carrollton Book Club will meet on Wednesday, June 8th at 1:30pm (note time change) to discuss A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Prescription drug costs getting you...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of May 29 - June 4, 2011

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Story hour ended at Carrollton on Thursday, May 26, 2011.  Story hour and Parents Morning out will resume in the fall.Chess Club meeting is Saturday, June 4 from...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of May 22 - 28, 2011

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Thursday, May 26 at 10:00am will be the last story hour at Carrollton until the fall.Chess Club meeting is Saturday, June 4 from 12-2:45pm.  The library has chess boards or...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of May 15-21, 2011

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Parents Morning Out will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 10:45am.Science Saturday program in May will be on Saturday, May 21 at 10am with a presentation on miniature horses...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of May 8-14, 2011

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Prescription drug costs getting you down? Come on Thursday, May 12 from 1–3 pm to talk to Brenda Lawrence from Western Tidewater Medical Access to learn how you may be able to...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of April 18-23, 2011

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Garden Week is April 16-23. Free Booklets are available with list of statewide events.Parents Morning Out will be held on Thursday, April 21 at 10:45.  Science Saturday...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of April 11-16, 2011

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Fine Free Week at all branches is April 10-16. Bring back your current materials that are overdue.  Accounts in collection status are not included. The Carrollton Book Club...

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Make a difference in Carrollton! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Carrollton area and around...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of April 4-9, 2011

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Friends meeting for Carrollton branch will be on Wednesday April 6, 2011 at 7pm. Teen Anime Club will meet Saturday April 9 at 11am to 3pm. Watch movies, discuss manga, enjoy...

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Carrollton Branch Library News For Week of March 28 - April 2, 2011

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Friends meeting for Carrollton branch will be on Wednesday April 6, 2011 at 7pm. Teen Anime Club will meet Saturday April 9 at 11am to 3pm. Watch movies, discuss manga, enjoy...

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