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Jungle Escape Room: Session 1 (FULL)

Hamner Room 16351 Dunn Street, Amelia Coutrt House, United States

Can you use creativity and teamwork to escape the Wooka Booka Jungle? This puzzle escape room kit is designed for children ages 5-8 in groups of 3-5. Kids will have to complete a scavenger hunt and games to unlock the treasure chest and "escape." ** Registration is full and we are no longer accepting sign-ups. Sorry for the inconvenience. The escape room kit is designed for small groups, so registration ... Read More

Jungle Escape Room: Session 2 (FULL)

Hamner Room 16351 Dunn Street, Amelia Coutrt House, United States

Can you use creativity and teamwork to escape the Wooka Booka Jungle? This puzzle escape room kit is designed for children ages 5-8 in groups of 3-5. Kids will have to complete a scavenger hunt and games to unlock the treasure chest and "escape." ** Registration is full and we are no longer accepting sign-ups. Sorry for the inconvenience. The escape room kit is designed for small groups, so registration ... Read More

Robokai: Learn Robotics (Registration Full)

Hamner Room 16351 Dunn Street, Amelia Coutrt House, United States

This half-day program is led by Robokai of Midlothian, who will be bringing several hands-on activities recommended for kids 7-10 years old. Learn how to build robots and basic coding concepts. Get engaged and drive a robot that you built yourself! Due to limited supplies, registration is required. Registration is full and we are no longer accepting sign-ups. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Storytime: Sidewalk Chalk

Join us for weekly storytime! A librarian will read a picture book recommended for ages 1-6. Then you will be invited to help us decorate the sidewalks surrounding the library. Make chalk art for all to see! It's going to be a hot one, so I'll bring ice pops :)

Event Series Youth Book Club

Youth Book Club

Hamner Room 16351 Dunn Street, Amelia Coutrt House, United States

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

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.

Video Game Escape Room (FULL)

Hamner Room 16351 Dunn Street, Amelia Coutrt House, United States

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)

Hamner Room 16351 Dunn Street, Amelia Coutrt House, United States

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

Rob Westcott Magic Show

Amelia County Parks Rec 16330 Dunn Rd, Amelia Court House, VA

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

Outdoor Games & Movie Night

Library Lawn

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

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.

Event Series Youth Book Club

Youth Book Club

Hamner Room 16351 Dunn Street, Amelia Coutrt House, United States

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

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