Amelia County 4-H Agent L.K. Mondrey will bring a snake or two for kids to see, ask questions about, and potentially touch. We will read a snake story book recommended for children 1-6, and then the kids will be able to interact with the snakes. If the adults are frightened by snakes, please let us know and you may be able to leave the room for the interaction part.
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
Indigenous Studies Group
All are welcome to join the Indigenous Studies Group each week for meaningful discussion on the heritage and culture surrounding Indigenous peoples of the United States and beyond. Each meeting will have a reading of a chapter from the Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer audiobook. Sometimes the group hosts presenters for further studying and research. Tea is provided. This group started as the Book Club, and in 2024 rebranded … 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
Plant & Seed Swap
Drop by to swap plants, seedlings, seeds, and pots with other garden-loving community members! Seeds from the Seed Library will be available. This is a collaborative annual event to promote the Seed Library, sponsored by the Hamner Public Library and the Amelia Extension Office.