From Plant Swaps to Fairy Lights: Spring Is Blooming at Jamerson Library

Conversation and busy hands were the order of the day on Monday, April 6th, as the Sun Bonnet Sue Stitchers met in the Library for their bimonthly meeting. This community of artistic and imaginative friends love to gather and exchange quilting, embroidery, knitting and crocheting patterns, learn from each other, and enjoy good company. If you are interested in joining them, they would welcome you at their next session, on Monday, April 20th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Library’s conference room.

On Tuesday, April 13th, PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) held an information seminar for parents or guardians of students with disabilities at the Jamerson Library. PEATC offers support, training and advocacy. Their next meeting at the Library will be on Tuesday, May 5, in the Library’s conference room from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For more information on PEATC please visit their website at: https://peatc.org/.

Robert E Lee Soil and Water Conservation District were our guests for the Wednesday, April 8th Story & Craft Time. Katelin read the book “Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring” by Kenard Pak. Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome the lushness of spring. The kids enjoyed snacks will making colorful suns out of paper plates, construction paper, and other embellishments. Our next Story & Craft Time will be on Wednesday, April 15th, featuring the book “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy by Mychal Threets.

On Saturday, April 11th, Library Director Cindy Scheu hosted her popular Creative Class for Adults. This month she showed patrons how to make a fairy light lamp using plastic sheeting, and blocks! These cute home décor pieces will light up any corner in a room, bringing a bit of sparkle and joy. Our next Creative Class will be on May 9, 2026. May’s creative creation will be Book Flower Displays with pen flowers.

Jamerson Library’s Think Beyond the Can outreach program is growing— You no longer need to register for this program, just come check out our new Little Free Food Pantry in the foyer! We invite you to support our neighbors in need by donating non-perishable food items or ‘Meal in a Bag’ kits. If you need assistance, please take what you need, with a limit of 3 items per family, per visit, to ensure there is enough to share.

The Library will be closed to the public on Friday, May 1st, for a professional development day. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our patrons. We will reopen on Saturday, May 2nd, starting at 9:30 am. The book depository, located at the back of the building, will remain open.

It is not too late to stop by the Library and select seeds from our Jamerson Library’s seed Library. We have herbs, flowers, vegetables, and other assorted seeds. It is three (3) items per week, per household, while supplies last. We have added the following seeds, to our growing selection: borage, calendula, catnip, peppermint, purple basil, rosemary and thyme.

Join the Jamerson Library for our annual Spring Plant Swap on Thursday, May 7, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. What is a plant swap? It is when you bring your extra or unwanted houseplants, seeds, bareroots, and cuttings to the Library and exchange them for new friends to take home. You must bring plants in order to take plants in a fair or generous exchange of greenery. There are a few simple rules to follow.

• Plants must be free of diseases and infestations.
• No dead plants.
• Plants must be easy to transport (put in some sort of container, pots, cups, baggies with a wet paper towel).
• You must leave plants, to take plants, no taking plants without a fair or generous exchange.
• Bring your own totes, boxes, or crates for the swap to take selected plants home.

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