James L. Hamner Public Library

Facilitating connections that provide free learning opportunities

Press Room

Library Contact

Jill Hames

Library Director

(804) 561-4559

jmhames@hamnerlibrary.org

Library Mission

The mission of the James L. Hamner Public Library is to facilitate connections that provide free learning opportunities to Amelia County.

Library History

The James L. Hamner Public Library attained its charter in 1973. The current building opened in 1999.


The library was named for Dr. James Loving Hamner, a deceased physician who worked in Amelia County.

Recent Press Releases

The library submits a weekly column to the Amelia Bulletin Monitor.

Public Relations Policy

Contact the library director with all press inquiries. 


The full policy may be read from the Policies page.