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!
Rotating librarians will read one or two picture books and have an activity afterwards, recommended for ages 2-5 and their families. No registration, repeats every Saturday except for holidays, until June.
The Library will offer free cold meals for students. Meals will include a vegetable, fruit, carbohydrate, and dairy. These meals are administered by the USDA and the Amelia County Public Schools. We can accommodate dietary restrictions. Participating children do not need to be an enrolled student in an Amelia County School. However, meals are only provided for those who are 18 or younger, or who were 18 when the school ... Read More
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.
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.
The Library will offer free cold meals for students. Meals will include a vegetable, fruit, carbohydrate, and dairy. These meals are administered by the USDA and the Amelia County Public Schools. We can accommodate dietary restrictions. Participating children do not need to be an enrolled student in an Amelia County School. However, meals are only provided for those who are 18 or younger, or who were 18 when the school ... Read More
Certified counselor Patti Atkins leads a small support group for those who have experienced loss. The group is currently full, but may start again with a new group next year. please contact the library at (804) 561-4559 if you have questions or accessibility needs.
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
The Library will offer free cold meals for students. Meals will include a vegetable, fruit, carbohydrate, and dairy. These meals are administered by the USDA and the Amelia County Public Schools. We can accommodate dietary restrictions. Participating children do not need to be an enrolled student in an Amelia County School. However, meals are only provided for those who are 18 or younger, or who were 18 when the school ... Read More
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.
Come watch a free movie on the Library Lawn! Bring a chair or blanket for seating, and we'll provide the snacks. The movie will be projected on a blow-up screen outdoors. This event is in collaboration with the Amelia County Sheriff's Department, who will be on-site during the movie. Like many of our programs, the movie night is sponsored by the JLHPL Friends of the Library.
