Come meet local author Mark Jacobs for a book talk at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 15th, starting at 2:00pm. The Library will serve light refreshments and hot tea. His writings take place in the countries around the world where he has lived, worked, and traveled. Others take place in Broadhope County, a protectorate of the imagination situated in rural south central Virginia, where he and his wife Anne now live. Still others arise in and from the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Frontier, where he was born and grew up. Over 200 of his stories have been published in magazines including The Hudson Review, Evergreen Review, The Atlantic, The Baffler, The Kenyon Review, The Iowa Review, The Southern Review, and many others. This book talk is for a mature audience only.

October 7th, Monday - Sun Bonnet Sue Stitchers to meet at Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 10:00am. Are you interested in sharing or learning a new skill like crocheting, knitting, quilting, needlework, sewing, or other related hobbies? Consider joining the Sun Bonnet Sue Stitchers. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings in the conference room of the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library. The Library is located on Main Street in Appomattox, VA. Share patterns, meet new friends, learn a new skill, or just relax and enjoy the company.

October 8th, Tuesday - Library For All Program at the Jamerson Library starting at 11:00am. Inspired by the changing weather we will be doing some Fall and Halloween-themed crafts. This program is for adult patrons who need a quiet and safe place to socialize while they explore their creative side through community activities. Free refreshments will be served.

October 17, Thursday – Mr. York Reads Ghost Stories at the Jamerson Library at 6:00pm. How Much Shock Can You Stand? Tales of terror, ghouls, apparitions, strange noises, and the stench of fear will fill the air as Mr. York reads ghost stories at the Jamerson Library! Join Mr. York for a bone-chilling honorific reading of legendary stories of the supernatural. Are they fiction? Are they real? Only you can decide! Craig York is a Library employee and voice actor, lending his baritone voice in various audiobooks. Mature audience only! To avoid fainting keep repeating; It’s only a tale …Only a tale…Only a tale…….. Or is it?

October 22nd, Tuesday – How to become a National Park Volunteer. Want to learn how to become a National Park volunteer? Join Two Elder Guides at the Jamerson Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 22nd starting at 2:00pm for a slide show presentation on the Petrified Forest in Arizona, and information on how to become a National Park volunteer.

October 24th, Thursday – Mr. York Reads Ghost Stories at the Jamerson Library at 6:00pm. How Much Shock Can You Stand? Tales of terror, ghouls, apparitions, strange noises, and the stench of fear will fill the air as Mr. York reads ghost stories at the Jamerson Library! Join Mr. York for a bone-chilling honorific reading of legendary stories of the supernatural. Are they fiction? Are they re-al? Only you can decide! Craig York is a Library employee and voice actor, lending his baritone voice in various audiobooks. Mature audience only! To avoid fainting keep repeating; It’s only a tale …Only a tale…Only a tale…….. Or is it?

Do you love cookbooks? How about a Cookbook Book Club? The Jamerson Library will host our very first “Cookbook Book Club” on Friday, October 25th starting at 12:00pm. Bring in your favorite cookbook and make a fall-themed dish out of it to share with the group! Here are a few suggestions soups, holiday cookies, breads, a pumpkin spiced creation, a quick no-bake dessert, a family favorite, or something fall and festive! The Library will have plates and napkins, but you will need to bring your own serving utensils. This program is intended for adults, don’t forget to bring in copies of your recipe to share!

Cyber Safety Awareness Program for Adults. Learn what the most common scams are, what the newest cyber crime trends are and how to protect yourself from them. This program is provided by ProtechMyPC in collaboration with the Jamerson Memorial Library.

October 31st, Thursday – Mr. York Reads Ghost Stories at the Jamerson Library at 6:00pm. How Much Shock Can You Stand? Tales of terror, ghouls, apparitions, strange noises, and the stench of fear will fill the air as Mr. York reads ghost stories at the Jamerson Library! Join Mr. York for a bone-chilling honorific reading of legendary stories of the supernatural. Are they fiction? Are they re-al? Only you can decide! Craig York is a Library employee and voice actor, lending his baritone voice in various audiobooks. Mature audience only! To avoid fainting keep repeating; It’s only a tale …Only a tale…Only a tale…….. Or is it?