Growing the Seeds of Kindness and Community Service at Your Local Library
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.
Cheep, cheep for Peeps®! It is not too late to stop by the Library’s outside photo booth for selfies, family, friends and small group photos with a Peep® theme for Easter. For the last five months the Library staff has decorated around the bench, located at our front doors, to welcome community participation on Main Street.
Coming soon, checkoutable Bird Watching Kits for the family! Each kit contains: one pair of adult and one pair of child-sized binoculars with carrying cases and cleaning cloths, birds of North America identification cards, a notebook and pen set, and a Virginia State Park Pass. These kits must be checked out by an adult, with all linked accounts in good standing. Kits are considered a special checkout item, and a Special Checkout User Agreement form must be signed by the responsible adult. These kits are made available via the Flight Path Grant.
The Library hosted a group of adults for a private movie showing on Tuesday, March 31st, serving refreshment. This move was about an amazing and true story about a single dad who decides his family needs a fresh start, so he and his two children move to the most unlikely of places: a zoo. With the help of an eclectic staff, and with many misadventures along the way, the family works to return the dilapidated zoo to its former wonder and glory. If your own small group or organization, of up to 20, want to have your own private movie showing don’t hesitate to call us, and make arrangements.
On Tuesday, March 31st, the Library went to the birds! Using interlocking building bricks patrons created small colorful birds while enjoying snacks. This program was sponsored by the Flight Path Grant.
No fooling around, the Library had a busy Wednesday, April 1st! We started the day with the launch of our Jamerson Library Seed Library. Patrons can come into the Library and get 3 items per family, per week, including: seeds, bare roots, bulbs, and other plant related items. The purpose of our Seed Library is to promote gardening, sustainability, beautification, local food security, a sense of community, and the promotion of pollinators. Our Seed Library is currently located at the circulation desk. Patrons with extra gardening related items are encouraged to donate them to the Seed Library. The Library has several gardening beds and large pots located along the side of the building so that we can do our part to promote this important, fun, and interesting “dig” into gardening.
Also on Wednesday, County Administrator Susan Adams was our guest reader for our Family Story and Craft Hour. She read the book “Pete the Cat’s Wacky Taco Tuesday” by James Dean. It’s Tuesday, and Pete is hungry for delicious tacos. But the taqueria is closed! Pete has an idea—he and his family will make their own tacos, even if they don’t have the typical toppings. Will a scoop of creativity and a dollop of problem-solving be the right ingredients to save Taco Tuesday? The kids enjoyed making blue cats in tacos while enjoying jelly beans, a taco ingredient from the book, and juice. Our next Story & Craft Time will be hosted by Robert E Lee Soil and Water Conservation District starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm.
A representative from Legal Aid presented an interactive seminar on Wage Garnishment and Debt Collection on Wednesday, April 1st. The next seminar will be on Wednesday, May 6th, staring at 2:00 in the Library’s conference room, to discuss unemployment benefits.
Also on Wednesday April 1st, Girls Who Code explored STEAM through building and programming a spider robot. Girls Who Code is a group dedicated to letting young women experience and learn more about STEAM oriented fields to build their confidence for the future. There is one more chance to join us for Girls Who Code before we take a summer break. Our last meeting of this school year is May 6th at 4:00 pm in the Community Room.
On Thursday, April 2nd, Library Director Cindy Scheu hosted a Bird Wreath Making Class for Adults teaching patrons how to turn bird seed, oats and cranberries into hangable wreaths to feed our native and migrating birds and winter turns into spring.
It was a hopping good time on Saturday, April 4 for the Holliday Lake and Jamerson Library’s “Hop Into Spring” event. Beautiful spring weather brought out the Easter Bunny and many friends to enjoy games, crafts and other spring fun.
In celebration of Spring and the return of migrating birds, the Library is hosting a “Cleared for Takeoff: Free Bird Watching Raffle”, that consists of a Flight Path tote bag, bird safe coffee, water bottle, sticker, pen & notebook set, beaded parrot keychain, planter, and other assorted items. It is one entry per person, per visit. We will announce the winner on Thursday, April 30th. This raffle is partially paid for by the Flight Path Grant.
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.
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:
- Doctor Who: The Peter Capaldi Years
- Divergent
- Insurgent
- Allegiant
- Dogma
- N is for Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős
- Roofman
- One Battle After Another
Community Calendar
April 6th, Monday – 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 7th, Tuesday – PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) to be at the Jamerson Library from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. PEATC provides tools and information to empower parents/guardians of students with disabilities (birth – 26 years of age) with services and support, research-based information and training, and opportunities for strategic partnerships and advocacy for systemic improvement. For more information on PEATC please visit their website at: https://peatc.org/.
April 8th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Story & Craft Time at 11:00 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 11th, Saturday – Jamerson Library’s Creative Class for Adults starting at 11:00 am in the library’s community room. This month’s craft will feature creating a lamp out of wooden blocks. Please pre-register at https://www.jrjml.org/adult-program-registration to attend.
April 13th, 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 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 – 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 – 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 – 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, Friday – 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 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 – 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 – 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 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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