April 1st, Wednesday – Free Legal Aid Workshop at the Jamerson Memorial Library hosted by the Virginia Legal Aid Society starting at 2:00 pm in the Library’s community room. This month’s topic will be on wage garnishment and debt collections. This event is open to the public.

April 2nd, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Bird Seed Wreath Making Class for Adults. Join the Bird Seed Wreath Making Class for Adults on Thursday, April 2nd at 5:30 pm in the library conference room. Learn to create two take-home bird seed wreaths using bird seed, oatmeal, and cranberries to feed local and migrating birds.

April 4th, Saturday – Holliday Lake and Jamerson Library’s “Hop Into Spring” at Abbitt Park, located next to the Library. Easter fun for everyone from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Celebrate springtime with outdoor games, crafts and fun, including photo opportunities and a chance to win prizes.

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 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 – Appomattox Court House Quilt Guild to meet at the Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 5:30 pm in the community room.

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 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.