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.
Finding & Proving Your Revolutionary War Ancestors
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.
“Can’t Catch Me” Puppet Show
Barefoot Puppet Theatre returns with a new interactive puppet show for families called “Can’t Catch Me!” Did you know that the Barefoot Puppet group makes their own puppets, sets, and stories? Children are invited to join a DIY “Emoji Puppet” workshop where they will created their own puppet to take home! The workshop begins after the show and will last about 50 minutes. Please register for the workshop by clicking … Read More
Playground Grand Opening
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
Butterflies on the Battlefield at Sailor’s Creek
Come see the library staff at our booth on August 24! Sailor’s Creek National Battlefield Park celebrates native plants, insects, and animals during this free event. What is the Butterflies on the Battlefield: Pollinator & Nature Festival? “Learn about pollinators and how to create a pollinator habitat in your own backyard. Enjoy educational booths, a pollinator garden, as well as crafts, nature games, and activities for the kids. Walk some … Read More
Outdoor Games & Movie Night
All ages are welcome to come and play outdoor games like giant Connect Four and bean bag toss. Stay to watch an outdoor movie on the lawn behind the Library. The family-friendly movie will begin at 8:00pm. Snacks and soda will be available for purchase with cash or card. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. The PG movie will begin at 8:00 PM. The run time is 1 … Read More
Saturday Storytime
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.
Board Game Night
Come play board games with your family and friends at the Library! Bring your own favorite games from home, or use a game from our collection. We’ll provide the snacks! No registration for this drop-in event. * Please note: The time was change from 4-6 PM to 5-7 PM
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
Preserving Your Family’s Treasures: Objects
The third installment of the series will feature Kathy Garrett-Cox, the Curator and Director of Historical Resources and Collections at the Maymont Historical Estate and Gardens. Learn about the best strategies for storing and preserving your furniture, textiles, and other objects. There will be time at the end for questions and discussion. No registration required. This program will take place at the Jackson Building Amelia Historical Library at 16501 Church … Read More