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Chess Club
Chess Club
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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Pokemon Play
Pokemon Play
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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Chess Club
Chess Club
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.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library Meeting
The James L. Hamner Public Library Friends of the Library board meets every quarter on the second Tuesday at 6:00pm to discuss organization matters. Meetings are open to the public, with some closed-meeting exceptions.
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Youth Book Club
Youth Book Club
Our newest book club for middle grade-level readers! The club will meet every second Thursday of the month and will listen to the audiobook reading of Eragon. No need to purchase the book, but if you are interested in a personal copy, please contact the library. Snacks provided. Book: Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Amelia Leadership Forum
Amelia Leadership Forum
What is ALF? Have questions for your county officials and community leaders? Every month, a leader will hold an open forum to discuss their jobs or duties and answer questions from the community audience. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event! ALF is now streamed on the Amelia Bulletin Monitor's Facebook page.
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Storytime with a Park Ranger
Storytime with a Park Ranger
A park ranger from Saylor's Creek National Battlefield Park will visit for a storytime reading! We will read a picture book recommended for children 1-6 years old. Kids will be able to ask the ranger questions about his job and the park.
Pokemon Play
Pokemon Play
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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Video Game Escape Room (FULL)
Video Game Escape Room (FULL)
Help save the kingdom from darkness in 'Aria and the Secret of Light,' a video game themed escape room! This puzzle escape room kit is designed for children 9-13 in groups of 2-5. Kids will have to complete puzzles save the kingdom and "escape" the digital world. ** Registration is full and we are no longer accepting sign-ups. Sorry for the inconvenience. The escape room kit is designed for small ... Read More
Video Game Escape Room Session 1 (FULL)
Video Game Escape Room Session 1 (FULL)
Help save the kingdom from darkness in 'Aria and the Secret of Light,' a video game themed escape room! This puzzle escape room kit is designed for children 9-13 in groups of 2-5. Kids will have to complete puzzles save the kingdom and "escape" the digital world. ** Registration is full and we are no longer accepting sign-ups. Sorry for the inconvenience. The escape room kit is designed for small ... Read More
Library Trustee Meeting
Library Trustee Meeting
The Library Board of Trustees will meet and discuss library and board matters. Most meeting are open to the public, while some are closed meetings or votes. Meetings occur every other month on the third Tuesday.
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Indigenous Studies Group
Indigenous Studies Group
All are welcome to join the Indigenous Studies Group each week for meaningful discussion on the heritage and culture surrounding Indigenous peoples of the United States and beyond. Each meeting will have a reading of a chapter from the Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer audiobook. Sometimes the group hosts presenters for further studying and research. Tea is provided. This group started as the Book Club, and in 2024 rebranded ... Read More
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Pokemon Play
Pokemon Play
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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David Pippin Flower Arrangement Presentation
David Pippin Flower Arrangement Presentation
David Pippin will be in Amelia to demonstration his floral arrangement techniques. He will be available for questions. About David Pippin: David Pippin was born and raised in Louisa County, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education. Prior to founding David Pippin, Inc. in 2000, he worked and became known for his knowledge and creative talents in a variety of horticultural ... Read More
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Chess Club
Chess Club
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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Rob Westcott Magic Show
Rob Westcott Magic Show
Rob Westcott returns with his magic show! This show will have new tricks, same hilarious magician and the cutest live bunny. It's fun for the whole family! About Rob Westcott: "I have presented great reading programs at scores of public libraries and schools. I am a CPA with an accounting degree (University of Illinois) and a law degree (Washington University). I have taught courses at middle schools and at the ... Read More
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John Meyer: Author & Historian Talk
John Meyer: Author & Historian Talk
Author and historical John Meyers will be visiting for a free author talk and book signing. His book, Silver, is a historical novel set in Amelia County, VA during the last year of the Civil War and the first years of Reconstruction. It tells the story of two teenagers: a white boy and a black girl, who together must figure out how to grow up and find their way in ... Read More
Indigenous Studies Group
Indigenous Studies Group
All are welcome to join the Indigenous Studies Group each week for meaningful discussion on the heritage and culture surrounding Indigenous peoples of the United States and beyond. Each meeting will have a reading of a chapter from the Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer audiobook. Sometimes the group hosts presenters for further studying and research. Tea is provided. This group started as the Book Club, and in 2024 rebranded ... Read More
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Pokemon Play
Pokemon Play
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!
Outdoor Games & Movie Night
Outdoor Games & Movie Night
All ages are welcome to come and play outdoor games like giant Connect Four and bean bag toss. Stay to watch an outdoor movie on the lawn behind the Library. The family-friendly movie will begin at 8:00pm. Snacks and soda will be available for purchase with cash or card. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. The PG movie will begin at 8:00 PM. The run time is 1 ... Read More
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Mark Wilcox: Author & Historian Talk
Mark Wilcox: Author & Historian Talk
Author, historian, and Richmond National Battlefield Park ranger Mark Wilcox will visit the Library for an author talk about his newest book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase after the program (cash or check only). No registration. "All That Can Be Expected, The Battle of Camden and the British High Tide in the South, August 16, 1780 explores the fateful Revolutionary War battle of Camden in South ... Read More
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Chess Club
Chess Club
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,
Indigenous Studies Group
Indigenous Studies Group
All are welcome to join the Indigenous Studies Group each week for meaningful discussion on the heritage and culture surrounding Indigenous peoples of the United States and beyond. Each meeting will have a reading of a chapter from the Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer audiobook. Sometimes the group hosts presenters for further studying and research. Tea is provided. This group started as the Book Club, and in 2024 rebranded ... Read More
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Storytime with Sssnakes
Storytime with Sssnakes
Amelia County 4-H Agent L.K. Mondrey will bring a snake or two for kids to see, ask questions about, and potentially touch. We will read a snake story book recommended for children 1-6, and then the kids will be able to interact with the snakes. If the adults are frightened by snakes, please let us know and you may be able to leave the room for the interaction part.
Pokemon Play
Pokemon Play
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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