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Book Club: Black Earth Wisdom

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

All are welcome to join the Book Club! Each meeting, the group will listen to an audiobook chapter together, so there is no need to purchase the book. The book is Black Earth Wisdom by Leah Pen­ni­man, a collection of essays by Black authors that explore their scientific and spiritual collection to nature. Callie Walker will lead the group in meaningful discussions.Light refreshments are provided by the library. Please contact ... Read More

Board Game Night

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

Play card and board games at the library every first Wednesday of the month! Bring your friends and family, or come to meet new people. There will be plenty of games to choose from, including Uno, Sorry!, Scrabble, and much more, or bring your own games. Everyone is welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the James L. Hamner Public Library.

Pokemon Play

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

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!

AI: What Is It and How to Use It

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

Dana Knott of Longwood University will give a presentation explaining what artificial intelligence (or AI) is, how one can use it, and what the future may look like with the emergence of this new technology. Whether you're tech savvy or not, this presentation will be useful. Questions are encouraged!

Chess Club

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

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.

Book Club: Black Earth Wisdom

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

All are welcome to join the Book Club! Each meeting, the group will listen to an audiobook chapter together, so there is no need to purchase the book. The book is Black Earth Wisdom by Leah Pen­ni­man, a collection of essays by Black authors that explore their scientific and spiritual collection to nature. Callie Walker will lead the group in meaningful discussions.Light refreshments are provided by the library. Please contact ... Read More

Finding & Proving Your Revolutionary War Ancestors

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

Do you have ancestors who fought in or supported the American Revolutionary War? Learn how to successfully research and document the lineage and military service of your ancestors. This program is presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution and in collaboration with Amelia County's American Revolutionary War 250 Committee.

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

Amelia Leadership Forum

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

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.

Pokemon Play

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

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!

Botanical Watercolor Painting Workshop

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

Learn how to paint a botanical pattern with watercolors on canvas with local artist and teacher, Michele Hayghe. Materials will be provided for the first 10 participants, and everyone after is welcome to stay to learn. This program is in conjuction with the state library's Cultivating History traveing display, which will be available for viewing in the library from January 3 - April 15.

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