Come for a picture book reading and craft or activity, recommended for children 1-6 years old. Rotating librarians and guest readers will do storytime every Friday, except for holidays or library closures. Sophia the READ dog will be here once a month. Other guest readers will be announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We hope to see you there!
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!
**Please note, registration for Behind the Scenes of Maymont has reached the max participants. We will have future Behind the Scenes events at different venues, and Friends of the Library members will be notified when the next event is scheduled. Thank you for understanding. We invite any James L. Hamner Public Library Friends of the Library member to join us on a "behind the scenes" trip to Maymont Garden and ... Read More
All are welcome to celebrate the grand opening of the new community playground! There will be a ribbon cutting, followed by the playground officially being open to the public. Kids and families are welcome to go in and play. For anyone who would like to volunteer, we will have native trees that will be planted in the surrounding areas. Tin Can Coffee Co. will be on site, selling coffee, smoothies, ... 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.
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
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
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 for a picture book reading and craft or activity, recommended for children 1-6 years old. Rotating librarians and guest readers will do storytime every Friday, except for holidays or library closures. Sophia the READ dog will be here once a month. Other guest readers will be announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We hope to see you there!
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!
See a live raptor demonstration by "Birdman" Rodney of Rodney's Raptors, Inc. Rodney is a conservationist, author of Bird Brother: A Falconer's Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife, and one of the few Black falconers in America. Rodney's Raptors, Inc. is based in Charlotte Court House, VA. No registration for this event. Please bring your own OUTDOOR SEATING. To learn more about Rodney's Raptors, Inc., visit their website at ... Read More
