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Families are invited to gather at the Amelia County Football Field on Sunday, March 29 for a fun-filled Community Easter Egg Hunt. The afternoon kicks off at 2:00 p.m., with the egg hunts beginning promptly at 2:30 p.m., so be sure to arrive early and get ready for the excitement. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy, including photos with ... Read More
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2 events,Discover the benefits of yoga in a supportive and accessible way with our Chair Yoga class. Perfect for all fitness levels, this gentle practice combines seated and standing poses using a chair for balance and support. Focus on improving flexibility, strength, and posture while relieving stress through mindful breathing and slow, deliberate movements. Whether you’re new to yoga, have limited mobility, or simply prefer a low-impact workout, Chair Yoga is ... Read More
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Join the Chess Club! All ages and skill ranges are welcome. Come practice your moves or learn the basics. Various boards are always available. Snacks are sometimes provided, so if you have an allergy, please let the library know in advance. |
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1 event,Calling all fiber lovers! Whether you’re just learning to cast on or you’ve been stitching for years, this laid-back club is all about connection, creativity, and community. This is not a class—no formal instruction here—but you’ll find plenty of friendly faces ready to share tips, tricks, resources, and encouragement. Think peer-to-peer help, good conversation, and a welcoming space to create together. For now, this group is planned as adult-only. We’ll ... Read More |
3 events,Our newest book club for middle grade-level readers…or for those who love to read! The club will meet every first Friday of the month and will listen to the audio book reading if available. Snacks provided. Children under the age of 8 must have adult supervision. Join Us for Storytime & Crafts at the Library! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging tales, followed by a hands-on craft activity! Perfect for young readers and creative minds. No registration required—just drop in and enjoy! 
Open a pack of cards and play a trading card game with the free weekly TCG Pokemon Play club! Snacks are sometimes provided, so please let the Library know in advance if you have an allergy. Thank you! |
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2 events,Discover the benefits of yoga in a supportive and accessible way with our Chair Yoga class. Perfect for all fitness levels, this gentle practice combines seated and standing poses using a chair for balance and support. Focus on improving flexibility, strength, and posture while relieving stress through mindful breathing and slow, deliberate movements. Whether you’re new to yoga, have limited mobility, or simply prefer a low-impact workout, Chair Yoga is ... Read More
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Join the Chess Club! All ages and skill ranges are welcome. Come practice your moves or learn the basics. Various boards are always available. Snacks are sometimes provided, so if you have an allergy, please let the library know in advance. |
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Meet your New Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Join us at the Amelia Library for a meet and greet with Lenora Wright, the new Virginia Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent. Wright recently returned to her rural roots and works with residents on nutrition and wellness, financial literacy and chronic disease prevention, along with newly planned program areas in career readiness and estate planning. In recognition of April ... Read More |
1 event,Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the James L. Hamner Public Library for the Amelia Leadership Forum (ALF)! Each month, a community leader shares their insights and experiences, followed by an open discussion. ALF is a joint project of The Monitor and the library, created to foster community learning and conversation. ✅ Free & open to the public💻 Also live-streamed on The Monitor’s ... Read More |
2 events,Join Us for Storytime & Crafts at the Library! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging tales, followed by a hands-on craft activity! Perfect for young readers and creative minds. No registration required—just drop in and enjoy!
Open a pack of cards and play a trading card game with the free weekly TCG Pokemon Play club! Snacks are sometimes provided, so please let the Library know in advance if you have an allergy. Thank you! |
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2 events,Discover the benefits of yoga in a supportive and accessible way with our Chair Yoga class. Perfect for all fitness levels, this gentle practice combines seated and standing poses using a chair for balance and support. Focus on improving flexibility, strength, and posture while relieving stress through mindful breathing and slow, deliberate movements. Whether you’re new to yoga, have limited mobility, or simply prefer a low-impact workout, Chair Yoga is ... Read More
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Join the Chess Club! All ages and skill ranges are welcome. Come practice your moves or learn the basics. Various boards are always available. Snacks are sometimes provided, so if you have an allergy, please let the library know in advance. |
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1 event,Unleash your creativity at our After School Art Studio! Join local middle school art teacher, Carla Terry, for an open-style art session designed for middle and high school students—including homeschoolers. Explore your artistic side using provided materials, or bring your own designs to work on in a supportive, creative environment. |
2 events,Join Us for Storytime & Crafts at the Library! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging tales, followed by a hands-on craft activity! Perfect for young readers and creative minds. No registration required—just drop in and enjoy!
Open a pack of cards and play a trading card game with the free weekly TCG Pokemon Play club! Snacks are sometimes provided, so please let the Library know in advance if you have an allergy. Thank you! |
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Join fellow gardeners for the 5th Annual Plant and Seed Swap at the James L. Hamner Public Library! Bring seeds, seedlings, or plants to swap and trade—or simply come to meet other gardening enthusiasts and get inspired for the growing season. New This Year – Soil Sample Drive: Virginia Cooperative Extension will be on-site to share information about soil sampling. Pick up soil sample boxes before or during the event ... Read More Calling all fiber lovers! Whether you’re just learning to cast on or you’ve been stitching for years, this laid-back club is all about connection, creativity, and community. This is not a class—no formal instruction here—but you’ll find plenty of friendly faces ready to share tips, tricks, resources, and encouragement. Think peer-to-peer help, good conversation, and a welcoming space to create together. For now, this group is planned as adult-only. We’ll ... Read More |
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2 events,Discover the benefits of yoga in a supportive and accessible way with our Chair Yoga class. Perfect for all fitness levels, this gentle practice combines seated and standing poses using a chair for balance and support. Focus on improving flexibility, strength, and posture while relieving stress through mindful breathing and slow, deliberate movements. Whether you’re new to yoga, have limited mobility, or simply prefer a low-impact workout, Chair Yoga is ... Read More
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Join the Chess Club! All ages and skill ranges are welcome. Come practice your moves or learn the basics. Various boards are always available. Snacks are sometimes provided, so if you have an allergy, please let the library know in advance. |
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Meet your New Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Join us at the Amelia Library for a meet and greet with Lenora Wright, the new Virginia Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent. Wright recently returned to her rural roots and works with residents on nutrition and wellness, financial literacy and chronic disease prevention, along with newly planned program areas in career readiness and estate planning. In recognition of April Financial Literacy Month, ... Read More |
2 events,Join Us for Storytime & Crafts at the Library! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging tales, followed by a hands-on craft activity! Perfect for young readers and creative minds. No registration required—just drop in and enjoy!
Open a pack of cards and play a trading card game with the free weekly TCG Pokemon Play club! Snacks are sometimes provided, so please let the Library know in advance if you have an allergy. Thank you! |
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Celebrate Mom with a handmade creation! Join us at the library for a Mother’s Day Card Workshop where kids can design and create a one-of-a-kind card for Mom or a special mother figure in their life. Local resident and talented card designer Monica Wilkerson will be on hand to guide and assist young creators as they craft their special cards. Please Note:Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by ... Read More |
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Join the Friends of the Library for their annual meeting followed by a special historical presentation, Southside Virginia and the War for Independence, presented by Dr. David Geraghty. As the nation marks 250 years of American independence, Dr. Geraghty will explore the role of the people of Virginia south of the James River during the American Revolution. The presentation will highlight the pivotal summer of 1776, when Virginia established itself ... Read More |
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2 events,Discover the benefits of yoga in a supportive and accessible way with our Chair Yoga class. Perfect for all fitness levels, this gentle practice combines seated and standing poses using a chair for balance and support. Focus on improving flexibility, strength, and posture while relieving stress through mindful breathing and slow, deliberate movements. Whether you’re new to yoga, have limited mobility, or simply prefer a low-impact workout, Chair Yoga is ... Read More
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Join the Chess Club! All ages and skill ranges are welcome. Come practice your moves or learn the basics. Various boards are always available. Snacks are sometimes provided, so if you have an allergy, please let the library know in advance. |
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Back by popular demand! Join us for a fun and creative Spring Canvas Painting Workshop led by local artist Jelissa Williams. She will guide participants step-by-step in creating a beautiful spring-themed masterpiece on an 8×10 canvas. 🎨 All materials and supplies are included.👩🎨 Perfect for all skill levels—no experience needed!👩👧 Ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.📌 Space is limited and registration is required. Register here:https://forms.gle/dL3WZQ42CVifjzQc8 Come ... Read More |
3 events,Our newest book club for middle grade-level readers…or for those who love to read! The club will meet every first Friday of the month and will listen to the audio book reading if available. Snacks provided. Children under the age of 8 must have adult supervision. Join Us for Storytime & Crafts at the Library! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging tales, followed by a hands-on craft activity! Perfect for young readers and creative minds. No registration required—just drop in and enjoy!
Open a pack of cards and play a trading card game with the free weekly TCG Pokemon Play club! Snacks are sometimes provided, so please let the Library know in advance if you have an allergy. Thank you! |
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