Botanical Watercolor Painting Workshop

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Learn how to paint a botanical pattern with watercolors on canvas with local artist and teacher, Michele Hayghe. Materials will be provided for the first 10 participants, and everyone after is welcome to stay to learn. This program is in conjuction with the state library’s Cultivating History traveing display, which will be available for viewing in the library from January 3 – April 15.

Book Club: Black Earth Wisdom

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All are welcome to join the Book Club! Each meeting, the group will listen to an audiobook chapter together, so there is no need to purchase the book. The book is Black Earth Wisdom by Leah Pen­ni­man, a collection of essays by Black authors that explore their scientific and spiritual collection to nature. Callie Walker will lead the group in meaningful discussions.Light refreshments are provided by the library. Please contact … Read More

Storytime with Sssnakes

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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

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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

Community Day

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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

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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.