Kids
Programs are from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Week 1: Dino-mite Paleontology (June 1st – 6th)
Monday, June 1st – Dinosaur Documentary
Tuesday, June 2nd – Dino Track Fossil Necklace & Adopt-a-Dino!
Thursday, June 4th – Interactive Fossil Book & Fossil Fest
Week 2: Rawr-some Science (June 7th – 13th)
Tuesday, June 9th – Dinosaur Sun Catchers & Dino Discovery Eggs
Wednesday, June 10th – Dinosaur Documentary
Thursday, June 11th – Quick Egg Carton Geodes & Erupting Volcano
Week 3: Tricera-tastic Geography (June 14th – 20th)
Tuesday, June 16th – Dinosaur Dioramas & Dino Scramble
Wednesday, June 17th – Dinosaur Documentary
Thursday, June 18th – Dino Masks & Jurassic Discovery Tour
Week 4: Ptero-fyingly Archaeology (June 21st – 27th)
Tuesday, June 23rd – Create Your Own Petroglyphs & Dino Excavation
Wednesday, June 24th – Dinosaur Documentary
Thursday, June 25th – Write Like an Egyptian & Gemstone Dig
Week 5: Prehysterically Art (July 5th – 11th)
Tuesday, July 7th – Dinosaur Sunset Silhouette Art & Dino Impressions
Thursday, July 9th – Dinosaur Pointillism Art & Build a LEGO Dino
Week 6: Fossil-ize Literature (July 12th – 18th)
Tuesday, July 14th – Dino-rrific Bookmarks & Dino Perler Beads
Thursday, July 16th – Dinosaur Gardens & Dino Stomp
Week 7: Bone-appetite Mathematics (July 19th – 25th)
Tuesday, July 21st – Tangram Dinosaurs & Dig for Treasure
Thursday, July 23rd – Dinosaur Dirt Cups & Hot Dinosaur Egg
Wednesday, June 10th - Family Story & Craft Time at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 11:00 am. The Library will feature an age-appropriate book followed by a simple craft project and snacks. Everyone is welcome to attend with the understanding that this program is intended for preschool patrons. Registration is required to attend, please register by calling the library or clicking here to register.
All Aboard! Pamplin Depot Story & Craft Time by the Jamerson Memorial Library, starting at 1:00 pm. Meet Library Director Cindy Scheu for an adventure in reading and creativity. The Library will feature an age-appropriate book from preschool through 6 years of age, followed by a simple craft project and snacks. Everyone is welcome to attend with the understanding that this program is intended for younger patrons.
June 18th, Thursday – Trot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. All aboard the pony express! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this horse-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Trot year-round.
June 18th, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur themed book, dino masks, and a Jurassic discovery tour. Join us free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
June 23rd, Tuesday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur themed book, create your own petroglyphs, and a dino excavation. Join us for free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
June 24th, Wednesday – Dinosaur documentary starting at 1:00 pm in the Library's community room. Join us for part 4 of a four-part new dinosaur documentary series as we stomp through 165 million years of history with free snacks and drinks.
June 25th, Thursday – Trot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. All aboard the pony express! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this horse-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Trot year-round.
June 25th, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur themed book, write like an Egyptian, and gemstone dig. Join us for free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
June 26th, Friday – Jameson Memorial Library presents Rodney’s Raptors starting at 1:00 pm in Abbitt Park. Rodney Stotts will showcase live birds of prey, and provide interesting facts about raptors, what they are, their care, individual needs and other questions by patrons. To find out more about Rodney and his raptors you can visit their website at:https://www.birdmanrodney.com/home
July 2nd, Thursday – Trot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. All aboard the pony express! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this horse-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Trot year-round.
July 2nd, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur-themed book, dinosaur sunset silhouettes, and dino impressions. Join us for free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
CLOSED JULY 4TH
July 7th, Tuesday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur-themed book, dinosaur sunset silhouette art, and dino impressions. Join us for free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
July 8th – Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Summer Reading Family Story & Craft Time in Abbitt Park starting at 11:00 am. Our guest reader will be Kaitlyn from Robert E Lee Soil and Water Conservation District. She will read the a family friendly book followed by a craft and snacks. Each family will get to take a copy of the book home. You must be pre-registered to attend this event as space, books and supplies are limited. Please register online at: https://www.jrjml.org/kids-program-registration/, or in person at the circulation desk.
July 8th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Afternoon Summer Movie starting at 1:00 pm in the Library's community room. A young man begins a journey that will change the galaxy. Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, our hero is thrust into the struggles of the Rebel Alliance when he meets his mentor, who has lived for years in seclusion on a desert planet, beginning his journey to chance the balance of the force.
July 9th, Thursday – Trot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. All aboard the pony express! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this horse-painted bus that will be parked out front of the Library, located on Main Street. The Library accepts book returns and donations on behalf of Trot year-round.
July 9th, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur-themed book, dinosaur pointillism art, and build a Lego® dino. Use the Library's Lego® bricks to build and photograph an assortment of dinosaurs, and get a free small building brick set of a dinosaur pattern to take home! Join us for free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
July 10th, Friday – Jamerson Library’s Dinosaur Academy starting at 1:00 pm in Abbitt Park, located next to the Library. Science meets adventure – and the dinosaur are back! From stomping stegosaurs to clever velociraptors, this interactive journey brings the ancient world to life right before your eyes. Please bring your own lawn chairs / blankets.
July 14th, Tuesday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur-themed book, dino-riffic bookmarks, Join us free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
July 15th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Summer Movie starting at 1:00 pm in the Library's community room. The roguish yet charming Captain’s idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis steals his ship, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the governor's beautiful daughter.
July 16th, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur-themed book, dinosaur gardens, and dino stomp. Join us for free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
July 17th, Friday – Jamerson Library presents the Amazing Mr. B “Digging up Wonder” magic show starting at 1:00 pm. Join magician Amazing Mr. B for his Digging Up Wonder show — a dino-sized adventure where ancient mysteries meet modern magic! With fossils, fun, and a few surprising twists, this show unearths the thrill of discovery. Perfect for curious kids, budding paleontologists, and anyone who loves a good laugh!
July 21st, Tuesday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur-themed book, tangram dinosaurs, and dig for treasure. Join us for free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
July 22nd, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Summer Movie starting at 1:00 pm in the community room. A futuristic team of unlikely superheroes protect the galaxy from danger.
July 23rd, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Library's community room. The Library will feature a dinosaur-themed book, dinosaur dirt cups, and hot dinosaur egg. Join us for free snacks, and earn a brag tag for attending.
July 29th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library's Infinity Monsters Crafts for all ages starting at 4:00 pm in the Library's community room. Enjoy the endless options to create your own build-a-monster and snacks! This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
July 30th, Thursday – Jamerson Library Infinity Kaleidoscope craft for patrons of all ages starting at 4:00 pm in the Library's community room. Make and take your very own kaleidoscope, free snacks! This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
July 31st, Friday – Jamerson Library’s Final Splashdown in Abbitt Park! Join us as we say goodbye to the 2026 Summer Reading program with a splash! Dress to get wet and meet us in the park, next to the Library, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Don’t forget your towels and a change of clothes. There will be games, waterslides, bubbles and more. Bring a t-shirt for tie-dying!
July 28th, Tuesday – Jamerson Library presents Worm Farming and Composting Basics from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. This event is open to patrons of all ages. A worm farm is a sustainable, low-maintenance way to manage organic waste, while creating premium, nutrient-rich fertilizer. By processing kitchen scraps, worms divert waste from landfills and generate organic castings and liquid fertilizer that naturally promote plant health, soil aeration, and disease resistance. This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
July 29th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library's Infinity Monsters Crafts for all ages starting at 4:00 pm in the Library's community room. Enjoy the endless options to create your own build-a-monster and snacks! This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
July 29th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Creative Class for Adults starting at 6:00 pm. Math matters including in nature and flowers! Join us in making an infinity flower art piece. You must be pre-registered to attend this event as supplies and space are limited. Please register online at: https://www.jrjml.org/adult-program-registration. This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
July 30th, Thursday – Jamerson Library Infinity Kaleidoscope craft for patrons of all ages starting at 4:00 pm in the Library's community room. Make and take your very own kaleidoscope, free snacks! This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
July 30th, Thursday – Jamerson Library's Air Clay Bowls Creative Class for Adults (Part 1) from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Library's community room. Use your fingers and your imagination to create clay bowls. You must be pre-registered to attend this event as supplies and space are limited. Please register online at: https://www.jrjml.org/adult-program-registration. This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
August 5th, Wednesday - Infinity Dance. Come learn how dance and math combine to make infinity. Join us starting at 4:00 pm in the Community Room. This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
August 5th, Wednesday - Sour Dough Information Session. Come learn more about how to make and maintain sour dough bread as part of our Infinite Sums Grant programming. Program begins at 6:00 pm in the Community Room.
August 6th, Thursday - Fun with Infinity and Sound. Come learn how sound and math work together and relate to infinity. Join us starting at 4:00 pm in the Community Room. This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
August 6th, Thursday, Jamerson Library's Air Clay Bowls Creative Class for Adults (Part 2) from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Library's community room. Use your fingers and your imagination to create clay bowls. You must be pre-registered to attend this event as supplies and space are limited. Please register online at: https://www.jrjml.org/adult-program-registration. This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
August 8th, Saturday, Jamerson Memorial Library Infinity Day Celebration. We will be celebrating all things infinity with crafts, snacks and fun. Begins at 10:00 am. This program is paid for by the Infinite Sums Grant.
If you are 5 years old or younger and have not yet begun Kindergarten, you can sign up for the 1,000 Things Before Kindergarten Program. For every 100 age-appropriate, early-learning focused activities that you complete, you will earn a free book. You can earn up to 10 free books through this program, plus a certificate! (The first 50 books can earn you a free book, then it's 100 activities for the remainder of the program.)
Want help tracking your activities? Download a copy of the reading log. This version can be printed or shared with us via email to count toward a book.
Looking for more things to do that count towards 1,000 Things Before Kindergarten? Check out www.DaybyDayVA.org, sponsored by the Library of Virginia and the U.S. Institute for Museum and Library Sciences.
The following books are available as a prize for every 100 activities completed:
- Bear's Big Day by Salina Yoon
- Busy Builders, Busy Week! by Jean Reidy
- Dragon Jelly by Claire Freedman
- Frankie the Blankie by Jennifer Sattler
- Fright Club by Ethan Long
- Herman's Letter by Tom Percival
- I'll Love You Always by Mark Sperring
- I Love You Night and Day by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
- Kiss It Better by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
- Lift and Look World of Dinosaurs illustrated by Simon Abbitt
- My Turn! by Laura Rankin
- Penguin's Big Adventure by Salina Yoon
- Pig Kahuna by Jennifer Sattler
- The Sleepy Songbird by Suzanne Barton
- Snowy Bear by Tony Mitton
- Specs for Rex by Yasmeen Ismail
- What Do You Love About You? by Karen Lechelt
- Welcome to Morningtown by Blake Liliane Hellman
- Zoo Zoom! by Candace Ryan
Click here to register:
