From Plant Swaps to Fairy Lights: Spring Is Blooming at Jamerson Library
Conversation and busy hands were the order of the day on Monday, April 6th, as the Sun Bonnet Sue Stitchers met in the Library for their bimonthly meeting. This community of artistic and imaginative friends love to gather and exchange quilting, embroidery, knitting and crocheting patterns, learn from each other, and enjoy good company. If you are interested in joining them, they would welcome you at their next session, on Monday, April 20th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Library’s conference room.
On Tuesday, April 13th, PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) held an information seminar for parents or guardians of students with disabilities at the Jamerson Library. PEATC offers support, training and advocacy. Their next meeting at the Library will be on Tuesday, May 5, in the Library’s conference room from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For more information on PEATC please visit their website at: https://peatc.org/.
Robert E Lee Soil and Water Conservation District were our guests for the Wednesday, April 8th Story & Craft Time. Katelin read the book “Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring” by Kenard Pak. Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome the lushness of spring. The kids enjoyed snacks will making colorful suns out of paper plates, construction paper, and other embellishments. Our next Story & Craft Time will be on Wednesday, April 15th, featuring the book “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy by Mychal Threets.
On Saturday, April 11th, Library Director Cindy Scheu hosted her popular Creative Class for Adults. This month she showed patrons how to make a fairy light lamp using plastic sheeting, and blocks! These cute home décor pieces will light up any corner in a room, bringing a bit of sparkle and joy. Our next Creative Class will be on May 9, 2026. May’s creative creation will be Book Flower Displays with pen flowers.
Jamerson Library’s Think Beyond the Can outreach program is growing— You no longer need to register for this program, just come check out our new Little Free Food Pantry in the foyer! We invite you to support our neighbors in need by donating non-perishable food items or ‘Meal in a Bag’ kits. If you need assistance, please take what you need, with a limit of 3 items per family, per visit, to ensure there is enough to share.
The Library will be closed to the public on Friday, May 1st, for a professional development day. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our patrons. We will reopen on Saturday, May 2nd, starting at 9:30 am. The book depository, located at the back of the building, will remain open.
It is not too late to stop by the Library and select seeds from our Jamerson Library’s seed Library. We have herbs, flowers, vegetables, and other assorted seeds. It is three (3) items per week, per household, while supplies last. We have added the following seeds, to our growing selection: borage, calendula, catnip, peppermint, purple basil, rosemary and thyme.
Join the Jamerson Library for our annual Spring Plant Swap on Thursday, May 7, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. What is a plant swap? It is when you bring your extra or unwanted houseplants, seeds, bareroots, and cuttings to the Library and exchange them for new friends to take home. You must bring plants in order to take plants in a fair or generous exchange of greenery. There are a few simple rules to follow.
- Plants must be free of diseases and infestations.
- No dead plants.
- Plants must be easy to transport (put in some sort of container, pots, cups, baggies with a wet paper towel).
- You must leave plants, to take plants, no taking plants without a fair or generous exchange.
- Bring your own totes, boxes, or crates for the swap to take selected plants home.
If you have any questions or concerns about this article or other library-related topics, please feel free to call us during normal business hours.
Article/photo submitted by
Katharine G. Bloodworth
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library
The Library receives a steady supply of new and donated items and would like to highlight the following items:
DVDs
- My Old Lady
- Vesper
- Seven Alone
- Afterburn
- Ballerina (From the World of John Wick)
- Soul Kittens Cabaret
- Contagion
- Superman (2025)
- Crimson Peak
- Icefall
Community Calendar
April 14th, Tuesday – Jamerson Library’s Tween STE(A)M starting at 4:00 pm in the Library’s conference room. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! Enjoy a fun interactive and educational program while enjoying snacks and good company.
April 14th, Tuesday – Trot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. All aboard the pony express! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this horse-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Trot year-round.
April 14th, Tuesday – Appomattox Court House Quilt Guild to meet at the Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 5:30 pm in the community room.
April 15th, Wednesday – Preschool Story & Craft Time at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. The Library will feature an age-appropriate book followed by a simple craft project and snacks. Everyone is welcome to attend with the understanding that this program is intended for preschool patrons.
April 15th, Wednesday – The Lynchburg Academy of the Art’s Academy in Motion Art Bus will be parked outside the Jamerson Library from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm as a part of the Library’s Story & Craft Time, featuring the book “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy” by Mychal Threets!
April 15th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Adult Book Club starting at 5:30 pm in the Library’s conference room. This month’s book is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenage single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. There are multiple copies of this book available at the circulation desk.
April 16th, Thursday – Spot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 9:50 am to 11:00 am. Bark up a good book! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this dalmatian-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Spot year-round.
April 16th, Thursday – Good Samaritan Hospice’s discussion on “Plan Ahead with Five Wishes” at the Jamerson Memorial Library, starting at 3:00 pm in the Library’s conference room. Good Samaritan Hospice will host an empowering seminar to help you talk through your healthcare preferences, put your wishes in writing, ease the burden on your family, and make confident, informed decisions. Come learn, ask questions, and leave with a plan.
April 16th, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Tween Book Club starting at 4:00 pm. This month’s book is WolfWalkers adapted by Samuel Sattin. In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father, whose job it is to wipe out the last wolf pack. Robyn, unable to hunt with her father and sick of being confined, sneaks out to explore the forbidden lands outside the city walls. There, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe of WOLFWALKERS rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. There are multiple copies of this book available at the circulation desk.
April 17th, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Kanopy Movie starting at 2:00 pm. The Library will feature the movie The First American. George Washington is central to understanding America’s founding. He was the crucial figure in winning the American Revolution, in creating the Constitution, and in establishing the precedents for effective self-government as our first president.
April 20th, Monday – Sun Bonnet Sue Stitches Sun Bonnet Sue Stitchers to meet at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 10:00 am. Anyone interested in sharing or learning a skill like crocheting, knitting, quilting, needlework, sewing, or other related hobbies are encouraged to attend. Enjoy good company while sharing patterns, exchanging ideas, learning new projects, or teaching others. This meeting is open to anyone willing to teach or learn, yes gentleman, this includes you too!
April 20th, Monday – GED Outreach @ the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library. From 12:00 pm–3:00 pm, Doriane Mills from the Adult Learning Center will be at the Library to answer your questions and help you sign up for classes to earn your GED.
April 21st, Tuesday – Trot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. All aboard the pony express! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this horse-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Trot year-round.
April 22nd, Wednesday – Appomattox County Sheriff’s Department to host the Jamerson Library’s Story & Craft Time, starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. Meet Deputy Thompson and the K-9 officer Zelda the hound dog as they read the book “A Hero Lives in my Family” by Dr. Susan Hunt.
April 22nd, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Teen Book Club starting at 3:30 pm in the Library’s conference room. This month’s book will be “Where the Library Hides” by Isabel Ibañez. Inez Olivera traveled across the world to Egypt, seeking answers to her parents’ recent and mysterious deaths. But all her searching led her down a perilous road, filled with heartache, betrayal, and a dangerous magic that pulled her deep into the past. There are multiple copies of this book available at the circulation desk.
April 23rd, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Edible Book Festival from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on the main floor. Join in celebrating books, art, and culture with this creative contest where participants submit edible art projects made to resemble books, or inspired by a story or book title. Rules and entry forms are on the information table, and registration forms are at the circulation desk.
April 23rd, Thursday – Spot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 9:50 am to 11:00 am. Bark up a good book! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this dalmatian-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Spot year-round.
April 23rd, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s After School Crafts starting at 4:00 pm in the Library’s conference room. There is something sketchy going on in the Library! Library Fairy MaKayla will razzle-dazzle you with colored pencils to teach you some basic sketching skills. Small sketch books will be provided, and yes, there will be snacks!
April 27th, Monday – GED Outreach @ the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library. From 12:00 pm–3:00 pm, Doriane Mills from the Adult Learning Center will be at the Library to answer your questions and help you sign up for classes to earn your GED.
April 27th, Monday – Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy at the Jamerson Library. A Witness Advocate from the County office will be in the Library’s community room from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm to offer support, resources, and a safe environment to report and seek help from domestic violence.
April 28th,Tuesday – Trot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. All aboard the pony express! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this horse-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Trot year-round.
April 28th, Tuesday – Jamerson Library’s Teen Crafts. It is BYOB (Bring Your Book), for Book Bedazzling staring at 3:30 pm in the Library’s conference room. The Library will supply glue, embellishments, and snacks!
April 29th, Wednesday – Preschool Story & Craft Time at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. The Library will feature an age-appropriate book followed by a simple craft project and snacks. Everyone is welcome to attend with the understanding that this program is intended for preschool patrons.
April 30th, Thursday – Spot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 9:50 am to 11:00 am. Bark up a good book! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this dalmatian-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Spot year-round.
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