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
As the Page Turns 4/27/26
Spring has Sprung at the Jamerson Memorial Library May is named after the Roman Goddess Maia, who oversees the growth of plants. May’s birthstone is the emerald, and the flower is Lily-of-the-valley. Some observances for May are: Adopt A Horse Month, Chip Your Pet Month, Gardening for Wildlife Month, Get Caught Reading Month, National Bike Month, National Photo Month, National Strawberry Month, and Tennis Month. This month’s photo booth, located … Read More
As the Page Turns 4/20/26
Books, Science, Art, and More — Your Library Delivered This Week On Monday, April 13 Mrs. Mills from the Appomattox Adult Education Center was at the Library to promote their GED program. If you are interested in learning more about, or getting a GED, Mrs. Mills will return to the Library on Monday, April 20 & 27 from 12:00 pm to 3:00. On Tuesday, April 14 the Library hosted their … Read More
As the Page Turns 4/13/26
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 … Read More
As the Page Turns 4/6/2026
Growing the Seeds of Kindness and Community Service at Your Local Library 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 … Read More
As the Page Turns 3/30/26
Planting the seeds of community service and kindness The Jamerson Seed Library returns! Join us in growing a stronger community starting Wednesday, April 1st. Whether you’re a beginner or a master gardener, come browse our free selection of seeds, bulbs, bareroots and other items! To ensure everyone gets a chance to plant, there is a limit of 3 items per household weekly. Have extra items? Please consider donating to keep … Read More