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
Book Club: Black Earth Wisdom
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
Read by the Author!
Local children’s author Ashton Bohannon will read her two picture books to kids! Her Christian books are Alexander’s Journey with Jesus and Avalynn’s Royal Inheritance. Storytimes are recommended for kids ages 1-6. Her books will be available for purchase after the program, by cash, check, or card. Be sure to get them signed!
Storytime
Come for a picture book reading and craft or activity, recommended for children 1-6 years old. Rotating librarians and guest readers will do storytime every Friday, except for holidays or library closures. Sophia the READ dog will be here once a month. Other guest readers will be announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We hope to see you there!
Storytime with Sssnakes
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.
Storytime with a Park Ranger
A park ranger from Saylor’s Creek National Battlefield Park will visit for a storytime reading! We will read a picture book recommended for children 1-6 years old. Kids will be able to ask the ranger questions about his job and the park.
Storytime: Sidewalk Chalk
Join us for weekly storytime! A librarian will read a picture book recommended for ages 1-6. Then you will be invited to help us decorate the sidewalks surrounding the library. Make chalk art for all to see! It’s going to be a hot one, so I’ll bring ice pops 🙂
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.
Storytime with Sophia the READ Dog
Join us and Sophia the READ-trained dog for a special monthly storytime! Carol Smith will read a story book, followed by a craft or an activity. These storytimes are suggested for children 2-5 years old. *Please note! May’s storytime will take place on Tuesday, May 21, instead of the 4th Tuesday.