March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. This was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted due to winter. March’s birthstone is the aquamarine, and the flower is the daffodil. Some observances for the month of March are: Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month, Credit Education Month, Irish-American Heritage Month, National Craft Month, National March Into Literacy Month, Paws To Read Month, and Women’s History Month.
On Wednesday, February 26th we hosted our weekly Story & Craft Time, featuring the book “My Dog Thinks I’m A Genius”, written by Harriet Ziefert, and paintings by Barroux. Louie loves watching his young master paint, and when the boy puts his finishing touches on a magnificent self-portrait, Louie barks enthusiastically. One day, when the boy is at school, Louie tries his paw at painting a still life. Is this purely an accident, or is Louie a “genius,” just like his master? You can find out by checking out this title. We let the kids explore their artistic side by creating self-portraits with paint markers while enjoying snacks. Our next Story & Craft Times will be on March 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th, starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend with the understanding that this program is done on a preschool level.
The winner of our Monsters Need Love Too Counting Kisses Contest is Adrian with a guess of 163 kisses. The most popular guess was 100 kisses, the lowest guess was 40 kisses, and the highest guess was 485 kisses, that is a lot of kisses! We had 87 patrons take a guess and the number of kisses in the jar was actually 168! We want to congratulate Adrian on her winning guess!
Who doesn’t love desserts? We do! On Friday, February 28 the Library hosted our Cookbook Book Club, this month’s theme was “We Love Desserts”! Our next Cookbook Book Club will be held on Friday, March 28th, starting at 12:00pm. March’s theme will be “pot luck”. Bring in a much-loved cookbook, a sample of the recipe you want to share, (examples: anything you would bring to a social gathering, a gelatin salad, hot or cold casserole, a dessert, or finger foods) and copies of the recipe. The Library will provide plates/bowls, plastic utensils, and napkins but you must provide your serving implements. This program is intended for adults (yes gentlemen, this means you too).
Join us Creative Outlet Classes For Adults at the Jamerson Library starting at 11:00 am. 
Adults (18+) are encouraged to explore their creative side by joining us for a make-and-take project of a faux sea glass fairy light succulent plant. Space is limited, you must be pre-registered at: https://www.jrjml.org/adults/
Real superheroes don’t wear caps! Be a super reader and a superhero by signing up for the Library’s Super Hero Camp! Join us for reading challenges, a week of interactive fun, crafts, movies, snacks, and more! Elementary and Middle School kids must be registered now through March 10th. You will not be able to sign up after closing on March 10th. Space is limited, so sign up early! To join you or 
your parent will need to 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. 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.
The Jamerson Memorial Library is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to inspire our youth and promote a greener community! Parents/Guardians, please sign your child up to receive a free tree this Earth Day (April 22nd, 2025) by filling out this short form: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/…. Sign-ups are open now through March 15th. We’ll contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up at the Library! For Parent FAQs please see:www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-faqs/
March into the Library for the March Madness Movie Sale! Starting on Monday,
March 17th, during normal business hours. All items are $ .50 each! Movies will be located on the main floor with lots of titles to choose from! This sale will be ongoing until movies are gone.
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.