The redhead was caught red-handed putting her painted rock in our lava bed to help “Squirm the Bookworm” grow! Be a part of the fun and paint a rock to add to Squirm!
Squirm the bookwork is growing! Several patrons and fans of Appomattox Rocks (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1800802206849445) have been adding to our bookworm! The purpose of this fun community project to highlight the library, Appomattox rocks, Main Street, and provide a chance for locals to part in something that uplifts all of us. Be a part of it by adding a rock or two! We encourage you to seal your rocks with a spray or paint-on sealant to help keep them looking colorful in the weather. Please take photos and tag the Library and Appomattox Rocks on your social media pages!
It is not too late to join us for a world of art and fun as we dive into the 2025 Summer Reading Program “Color Our World”! You must be registered and submit your reading logs online using Beanstack as we are taking a more environmentally friendly approach to this year’s record keeping. To register, 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.
On Monday, June 2nd we hosted a Jamerson Library Summer Reading Movie in the community room. Patrons joined us for a family-friendly movie about a nine-year-old young lady who is a talented artist with a passion for horses, in this modern-day story about finding your voice!
On Tuesday, June 3rd it was about books, crafts and activities for an afternoon of fun. Patrons enjoyed the book “Scribble Stones” by Diane Alber. This story starts off with a little stone who thinks he will be become something amazing but then soon realizes he had become a dull paper weight. He’s on a mission to become something greater and in the process meets scribble and splatter and they all come up a creative way to bring joy to thousands of people. `The kids embraced their artistic side by creating a “pop-up” painting, played outdoor games, and enjoyed snacks.
The fun just didn’t stop, it was a great day for Fun & Craft Day in Abbitt Park on Wednesday, June 4th! A HUGE thank you to all the vendors, volunteers, and staff who showed up to help out! It is estimated that we had over 500 fairgoers attend to enjoy games, prizes, give-a-ways, educational displays, summer reading sign-ups, tie-dying, ice cream, lemonade, fire and rescue vehicles, and more! We have already started to post some of the photos taken by staff and volunteers. You can find them on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/JamersonMemorialLibrary .
On Thursday, June 5 the Library hosted a Summer Reading book, craft and activity afternoon. Patrons enjoyed the book “Arlo Draws An Octopus” Written by Lori Mortensen. When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can’t help but think that maybe he’s just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It’s an octopus disaster-piece! But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more. The kids enjoyed snacks while creating their own story boards using paper bag to make books, and blowing dyed bubbles to create one-of-a-kind art pieces.
On Saturday, June 7th, the Library partied with the Town of Appomattox for their Centennial Celebration! We joined the Town in Courtland Festival Park for live music, a bounce house, food, and lots of family fun! We were under our blue tent to pass out the latest edition of our newsletter, library-related information, bubbles, craft projects, and more! We have been a part of Appomattox since 1936 and have been located on Main Street since 1992. Rediscover what your local Library can do for you!
On Saturday, June 14th the Library will continue our community outreach by being a guest vendor at the James River State Park’s Batteaux & Banjos from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Rumor has it Bigfoot is going to make an appearance! James River State Park is located at 104 Green Hill Drive, Gladstone Virginia, you will find us near the visitor’s center. Come get your photo with Bigfoot while the Library gives away children’s books, bubbles, craft projects, library-related materials and more.
In observance of Juneteenth the Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th. We will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, June 20th, starting at 9:30 am. The book depository, located at the back of the building, will remain open during this time.
On Friday, June 20th the Library will be a guest vendor at the Appomattox For Equality’s Juneteenth celebration “Building on the Promise for Freedom for All”. Look for our blue tent at the Caver-Price Culture Center (426 Patricia Ann Lane, Appomattox) from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm to get the latest edition of our newsletter, library-related information, bubbles, Juneteenth bracelets, craft projects and more!