We're joined by the Richmond Bonsai Society for a Bonsai workshop, teaching participants about pruning, wiring, and growing techniques that come from the ancient Japanese art of Bonsai. Participants will get a small evergreen tree to practice on, and will take it home to try growing for themselves. The Bonsai Society members will bring examples and will be available for questions. Due to limited materials, registration is required. Recommended for ... Read More
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
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.
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
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.
Celebrate Earth Day and help us beautify the Hamner Public Library! Volunteers of all ages welcome. Log volunteer hours for organizations or school for planting flowers and shrubs, mulching, landscaping, soil quality testing, making bird feeders & pollinator homes, and more! We’ll also have educational nature stations for kids, and seeds to take home while supplies last. Bring your gardening gloves! This program is in collaboration with the Amelia County ... Read More
