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
As the Page Turns 7/20/26
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
As the Page Turns 7/13/2026
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
As the Page Turns 7/6/2026
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
VA250: Creative Commonwealth Sticker Competition
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