Amelia Day Festival

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Enjoy a full day of fun at the Amelia Day Festival! Bring your chairs and stay for great local food, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. With 150 vendors and local non-profits, this event showcases the heart of our community. Don’t forget to stop by our booth—we’d love to see you there!

4th Annual Plant and Seed Swap

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Join us for the 4th Annual Plant & Seed Swap! Bring your seeds, seedlings, and plants to trade, or just come to connect with fellow gardeners. This event, in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension, is a great opportunity to expand your garden and share your love of plants with the community.

Totally Teeny Traveling Farm Returns

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                        Totally Teeny Traveling Farm is back! Get up close with a variety of animals, including a pony, tortoise, goat, and more. Meet the handlers and ask questions about animal care. Perfect for families and animal lovers of all ages!

Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Visit

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Hop on over to Hamner Library for a morning of Easter fun! Kids can enjoy a festive Easter Egg Hunt, sweet treats, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! 📸🐇 Don’t forget to bring your baskets and cameras to capture the memories! 🎉 Free & family-friendly! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌷✨

Children’s Storytime

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Join Us for Storytime & Crafts at the Library! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging tales, followed by a hands-on craft activity! Perfect for young readers and creative minds. No registration required—just drop in and enjoy!

Board Game Night

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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

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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

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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

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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