Our newest book club for middle grade-level readers…or for those who love to read! The club will meet every second Thursday of the month and will listen to the audio book reading if available. Snacks provided. Children under the age of 8 must have adult supervision. *** June Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 9-10:30 a.m.***
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Check back for details. Hint: bounce house, balloon magician and more!
Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Visit
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
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!
Youth Book Club
Our newest book club for middle grade-level readers…or for those who love to read! The club will meet every second Thursday of the month and will listen to the audio book reading if available. Snacks provided. Children under the age of 8 must have adult supervision.
“The Million Dollar Goat”
Get Your Goat! Meet Dr. Melinda G. McCall 🐐📚 Calling all bookworms and goat lovers! 🐾 Join us for an unforgettable event with large animal veterinarian and author Dr. Melinda G. McCall, the genius behind Driving Home Naked and Million Dollar Goat. Dr. McCall will delight us with a special reading from Million Dollar Goat—a story packed with heart, humor, and all things farm life. But that’s not all! She’s … Read More
Shake Up Your Valentine’s Day Gifts
Make personalized Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones! Crafts include salt & pepper shaker couple, decorated cup with candy, and a heart-shaped wreath. Materials will be provided for the first 10 participants to arrive, and everyone after is welcome to stay to learn. Most materials can be found at a dollar store. The workshop will be led by Wendy Audley, a Friends of the Library member and volunteer.
Board Game Night
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.
“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