The Library had another full week of Summer Reading fun! We hosted or participated in lots of events and programs! It is not too late to join us for a world of art and fun as we dive into the theme of “Color Our World”! We have lots of programs with a focus on art, photography, writing and storytelling, performance arts and more! This program is open to patrons 2 years of age and older. You must register and submit your reading logs online using Beanstack as we are taking a more environmentally-friendly approach to this year’s recordkeeping. To register, download the Beanstack App on the Apple Store or Google Play. Search for the Jamerson Library and sign up each participant by following the instructions and answering a few simple questions on the App. The J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library is located on Main Street in Appomattox, Virginia. If you have any questions or are having difficulty logging on, come to the front desk with your cellphone/tablet, and a friendly staff member will be happy to help you.
On Monday, June 16th, the Library hosted a Summer Reading book, craft and activity afternoon. Patrons enjoyed the book “Raindrops Roll” by April Pulley Sayre. Raindrops drop. They plop. They patter. They spatter. And in the process, they make the whole world feel fresh and new and clean. In this gorgeously photo-illustrated nonfiction picture book, celebrated author April Pulley Sayre sheds new light on the wonders of rain, from the beauty of a raindrop balanced on a leaf to the amazing, never-ending water cycle that keeps our planet in perfect ecological balance. This book is available for checkout. The kids enjoyed snacks while decorating popsicle stick picture frames by using gem, sequins, markers, and yarn.
The Library hosted a private group for a special movie time with refreshments on Tuesday, June 16th. This is a regular part of our community outreach. If your own club, organization, small church group, or special clients need a safe place to meet for crafts, an educational class, or movie time please feel free to call the Library. We would be happy to work with you and make arrangements to host such an event.
We didn’t let the heat stop us for the Kiva’s Automotive Story & Craft Time as we moved this outdoor program into our community room. Donna Preston read the book “Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks”. This beloved classic gives readers an exciting array of vehicles. From police cars and school buses to fire engines and motorcycles. Kiva’s Automotive provided the chips and juice while the kids colored vehicle coloring pages. Kiva’s donated the book to the Library and it will be available for checkout soon. If your business, organization or club is looking to host your own Story & Craft Time, please feel free to reach out to us, we love working with the community!
Also on Wednesday, Library Fairy MaKayla presented the book “A Moment in Time” by Jennifer Butenas at the Summer Reading Story, Craft & Activity Time. We beat the heat by staying in our community room for a story in rhythm and rhyme about a family of four and their moment in time. It’s a balmy, summer Cape Cod day and this visiting family is savoring every moment. Experience the delight, the joy and exhilaration a mindful moment can bring! If you are interested in this book, it will be available for checkout soon. The kids made their own 3-D paper cameras embellished with crayons, rhinestones and yarn, while they enjoyed snacks and using hula hoops as “frames” for photos.
On Friday, June 20th, the Library was a guest vendor at Appomattox For Equality’s Juneteenth celebration, “Building on the Promise for Freedom for All” at the Carver-Price Cultural Center. Library staff handed out ribbon dancers, Juneteenth bracelets, and bubbles to help celebrate one of our country’s newest and important federal holiday.
On Saturday, June 21st, our Director Mrs. Cindy Scheu hosted the Creative Class for Adults in the community room. Blob Cats! Several patrons enjoyed learning how to turn splats of water, blobs of paint and paint scrapings into cats with watercolors, puff paint, spatulas, brushes, and markers in several different styles. Our next Creative Class for Adults will be on Saturday, July 12th, starting at 11:00 am. Calling all green thumbs, and those that don’t have a green thumb! Learn to make the viral “String of Pearls” beaded potted plant. This program is for adults 18 +, space is limited and you be pre-registered. You can register online at: https://www.jrjml.org/adult .
It is predicted that for the next several weeks central Virginia will face near record high heat. We encourage you to come to the Library as a safe and cool space to hang out with your family and friends. We have puzzles, computers, board games, an interactive table, coloring books and crayons, crafts, magazines and more for you to enjoy. For patrons without air conditioning it is important that you stay cool during this heatwave.
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed on Friday, July 4th, and will reopen for normal business hours on Saturday, July 5 starting at 9:30 am. Our book drop, located at the back of the building, will remain open during this time.
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 at 434.352.5340.