February 2nd, 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!
February 2nd, 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.
February 3rd, 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/.
February 4th, Wednesday – A representative from Legal Aid will meet at the Jamerson Library starting at 2:00 pm in our community room. This month’s topic will be Renter’s Rights.
February 9th, 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.
February 10th, Tuesday – Appomattox Courthouse Quilt Guild to meet at the Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 5:30 pm in the community room.
February 11th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Adult Book Club starting at 5:30 pm. This month’s featured book is “The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. The irascible A. J. Fikry, owner of Island Books - the only bookstore on Alice Island - has already lost his wife. Now his most prized possession, a rare book, has been stolen from right under his nose in the most embarrassing of circumstances. The store itself, it seems, will be next to go. One night upon closing, he discovers a toddler in his children’s section with a note from her mother pinned to her Elmo doll: I want Maya to grow up in a place with books and among people who care about such kinds of things. I love her very much, but I can no longer take care of her. A search for Maya’s mother, A. J.’s rare book, and good childcare advice ensues, but it doesn’t take long for the locals to notice the transformation of both bookstore and owner, something of particular interest to the lovely yet eccentric Knightley Press sales rep, Amelia Loman, who makes the arduous journey to Alice Island thrice each year to pitch her books to the cranky owner. There are multiple copies of this book available at the circulation desk.
February 14th, Saturday – Jamerson Library’s Creative Class for Adults starting at 10:00 am in the community room. This month’s theme will be monochromatic abstract painting. You must be pre-registered to attend as space and supplies are limited. You can register online at: https://www.jrjml.org/adult-program-registration/.
February 16th, Monday – Library Closed
February 19th, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Retro Movie Night starting at 5:30 pm in the Library’s community room. In celebration of our nation’s upcoming 250th’s year celebration we will feature a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat adventure movie. Ever since he was a boy, this treasure hunter has been obsessed with finding the legendary Knights Templar Treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. As he tries to find and decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to it, he's dogged by a ruthless enemy who wants the riches for himself. Now in a race against time, our hero must steal one of America's most sacred and guarded documents -- the Declaration of Independence.
February 23rd, 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.
