Have you wanted to learn how to cross stitch, but didn’t know where to start? Or need to brush up on your skills? In this workshop, Friends of the Library member Wendy Audley will show participants how to cross stitch a patriotic design onto a dish towel. It’s great way to learn how to and what materials are needed to cross stitch. Plus, you get to take home your artwork! … Read More
Spring Crafting Events
Part 2 What: In part two, we’ll show you how to make customized cards for any occasion. We’ll be using die-cuts, stamps, and other scrapbooking techniques to make a unique gift card. All materials needed will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own scrapbook paper if there’s a pattern you prefer. This event is geared for adults and those with some knowledge of crafting. Register for one or … Read More
Community Day
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
Artful Mending Workshop
Join us and teacher Jennifer Reis to give your clothes a new life with “artful mending!” Participants will learn to use creative patching, embroidery, and embellishing to repair and refresh clothing. All supplies to repair will be provided; participants will need to bring clothing to mend like jeans, shirts, and jackets made of cotton, linen, and wool. Some percentage of synthetic material (like polyester) is fine, but it needs to … Read More
Painting Class with Carol Mitchell
This is part two of the series, which builds off of the skills learned in Part 1. Learn how to paint a wintry welcome sign for your house or office with local artist Carol Mitchell during this two-Saturday workshop. All art supplies art provided for adult and teen participants. Registration is currently full, but if you would like to sign up for the waitlist, please contact the library or sign … Read More
Holiday Crafting (Part 1)
Come make Holiday crafts with us, including a Fall or Christmas candle holder out of household items! Makes a great decoration or personalized gift. All supplies will be provided. Warm apple cider will be available. Please contact the Library to register, or register here: https://forms.gle/qBJq4C1jZ4vYUKug7