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Frogs, Birds, Science Across America, and Library Card Sign-up Month September comes from the Latin word septem “seven,” because this was the seventh month of the early Roman calendar. September’s birthstone is the sapphire and the flower is the aster. Some of September’s observances are: Eat Chicken Month, Happy Healthy Cat Month, Hunger Action Month, Library Card Sign-up Month, National Service Dog Month, Update your Resume Month, National Hispanic Heritage … Read More

Growing Forward at Your Local Library The following figures compare the 21/22 fiscal year (a year still shaped by pandemic-era restrictions) to the 25/26 fiscal year. This growth reflects our community fully re-engaging with the Library. Programming up 605%, new borrowers up 341%, programs offered up 247%, and community outreach events are up 275%. If you would like a more detailed breakdown of these statistics you can get a pdf … Read More

Infinity and Beyond at Your Local Library Drum roll please! And the grand prize winners of our summer reading program are, in the 0-5 age group – Dahlia, in the 6 – 12 age group – Monty, in the 13 – 17 age group Emalyn, and finally in the 18+ group Christie. We would like to congratulate all our 2026 Summer Reading Winners! Summer reading and its theme “Unearth A … Read More

Shark Days, School Days, Dog Days, and Library Days. Welcome to the “Dog Days of Summer”, the hot humid sultry weeks of the year that traditionally run through August 11th. The phrase comes from ancient astronomy and the star Sirius, known as the the “Dog Star” because it is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (the Greater Dog). The ancient Greeks and Romans noticed that Sirius rose right … Read More

It’s A Wrap, Goodbye July, Hello August August is named after the very first Roman emperor (and grandnephew of Julius Caesar) Augustus Caesar (63BC – AD14). August’s birthstone is the peridot and the flower is the gladiolus. Some observances in August are: American Adventures Month, Back to School Month, National Dog Month, US Air Force Day: 1, Coast Guard Day: 4, National Night Out: 4, Smokey Bear’s Birthday: 9, National … Read More

Shark Week, Dino Days & One Big Splashdown Dun dun…… dun dun….. dun dun dun duuuuuun…… Shark week starts on Sunday, July 26th, and the Library is celebrating with a free Shark Week Raffle. We will have several winners of shark-related items, it is one entry, per visit, per patrons. The Library will announce the winners on Wednesday, July 29th. July is going out with a BANG as prepare to … Read More

Rain, Heat & Library Programs The heat wave hasn’t slowed down the Library staff as we plowed through another busy week of fun. If you need a cool place to hang out, we have games, an interactive table, magazines, computers with internet, puzzles, activity sheets and more inside the Library. You can check out books, DVDs, and get a craft-project-to-go to take home with you. If you don’t feel like … Read More

Summer Heat, Cool Libraries and Summer Reading Library staff didn’t let the heat and thunderstorms stop us from planning a July packed with fun, entertaining and educational programs. It is not too late to sign up for the Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program “Unearth a Story”! There are several weeks left to read and earn prizes. The more you read the more prizes you will earn! If  your family needs … Read More

The J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library is excited to share a new statewide initiative from VA250: the Creative Commonwealth Sticker Competition, a creative opportunity for students across Virginia to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. This contest invites students in grades K–12, as well as collegiate students enrolled in Virginia colleges and universities, to design an original sticker that reflects the spirit of Virginia’s history, culture, and contributions … Read More