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
As the Page Turns
Shark invasion 2026, Summer Reading, and Librarycation July is named to honor Roman dictator Julius Caesar. In 46 BC, he made one of his greatest contributions to history: with the help of Sosigenes, he developed the Julian calendar, the precursor to the Gregorian calendar that we use today. July’s birthstone is the ruby, and the flower is the sunflower. Some observances in July are: Fireworks Safety Month, Get Ready For … Read More
As the Page Turns 6/22/26
Team Red, White & Blue! The Jamerson Memorial Library is encouraging and challenging other local businesses to join in the Red, White & Blue Storefront and Window Decorating contest being hosted by Experience Appomattox. We have already started putting up our display in honor of this great country’s 250th anniversary! We welcome patrons to stop by and take photos at our new Americana photo booth, located outside our front doors. … Read More
As the Page Turns 6/15/26
Pamplin City Outreach, Summer Reading, and Dinosaurs on the loose! The Catholic University Library and Information Science has recognized local Library Director, Cindy Scheu as one of only two students to be awarded Student of the year for 2025 – 2026! Cindy graduated in December 2025 with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. The Jamerson Library Board and staff are proud to have such a prestigious award given … Read More
As the Page Turns 6/8/2026
Dinosaur Invasion, Summer Reading, Fun & Craft Day, Programs and Donations Another HUGE shout out to ACLA (Appomattox County Library Association) who applied for and received a Dollar General Literacy Grant for Summer Reading 2026. The total awarded amount of $2,250 will be used toward this year’s Summer Reading Program! ACLA has been working hard to support the Library through fundraising, volunteering, and donations for all the extra programs and … Read More
As the Page Turns 6/1/26
Unearth A Story at the Jamerson Library June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. June’s birthstone is the pearl, and the flower is the rose. Some observances in June are: Adopt-a-Cat Month, Audiobook Appreciation Month, Great Outdoor Month, Dairy Month, National Iced Tea Month, National Zoo and Aquarium Month, Outdoor Marketing Month, Perennial Gardening Month, and World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month. … Read More
As the Page Turns 5/26/26
Celebrating Summer Reading and the American Spirit at the Jamerson Memorial Library Just a few more days till the 2026 Summer Reading starts on Monday, June 1st! Patrons of all ages, including adults, can enroll early using the Beanstack App. To register and track your progress download the Beanstack App, available on the Apple Store or Google Play. Search for the Jamerson Library and sign up each participant by following … Read More
As the Page Turns 5/18/26
Summer Reading, Grants and Local News Local Library Director Mrs. Cindy Scheu has been awarded “Student of the Year” from The Catholic University of America. Cindy holds several degrees including a bachelor’s in Computer Science and Business Administration, MLA in Cultural Anthropology, and a Master’s in Library and Information Science. Cindy has been the director of the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library since May of 2024. She has worked hard … Read More
As The Page Turns 5/11/26
Planting the seeds of knowledge at your local library The Library has free copies of the Appomattox Times located in our front foyer and on our information table! The Appomattox Times plans to do a monthly printing of their online newspaper. Please be sure to follow them on Facebook and their website. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556173151506 or https://appomattoxtimes.com/ Introducing the new ACLA (Appomattox County Library Association) Library Store! As part of ACLA’s mission … Read More
As the Page Turns 5/4/26
Books, Birds and Beans (Jelly Beans)! The winner of our April “Cleared for Takeoff” Bird Raffle is Naomi! She won a huge flower pot filled with a Flight Path tote bag, bird safe coffee, water bottle, sticker, pen & notebook set, beaded parrot keychain, seeds, and other assorted items. Over 170 patrons took a chance on this free spring-themed raffle brought to you by the Flight Path Grant and the … Read More