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Live Raptor Presentation: Rodney’s Raptors

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See a live raptor demonstration by "Birdman" Rodney of Rodney's Raptors, Inc. Rodney is a conservationist, author of Bird Brother: A Falconer's Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife, and one of the few Black falconers in America. Rodney's Raptors, Inc. is based in Charlotte Court House, VA. No registration for this event. Please bring your own OUTDOOR SEATING. To learn more about Rodney's Raptors, Inc., visit their website at ... 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

Outdoor Games & Movie Night

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All ages are welcome to come and play outdoor games like giant Connect Four and bean bag toss. Stay to watch an outdoor movie on the lawn behind the Library. The family-friendly movie will begin at 8:00pm. Snacks and soda will be available for purchase with cash or card. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. The PG movie will begin at 8:00 PM. The run time is 1 ... 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

Petting Zoo (Rescheduled)

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Totally Teeny Traveling Farm returns! Come pet a goat, pony, tortoise, bunny, and more! Bring any  questions you have about zoo animals and farm life for the Totally Teeny Traveling Farm handler.   Visit their website for more information: http://www.totallyteenyfarm.com/index.html

Teen Movie Night

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Come watch a free movie on the Library Lawn! Bring a chair or blanket for seating, and we'll provide the snacks. The movie will be projected on a blow-up screen outdoors. This event is in collaboration with the Amelia County Sheriff's Department, who will be on-site during the movie. Like many of our programs, the movie night is sponsored by the JLHPL Friends of the Library.

Fall Fun Day

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Mark your calendars for our Fall Fun Day, featuring the Totally Teeny Traveling Farm petting zoo, face painting, crafts, outdoor games, a spooky storytime, and more!

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