Kids

Tween Book Club April 2026 (540 x 350 px)

April 2026 Storytime Flyer (540 x 350 px)

After-school Crafts April 2026 (540 x 350 px)

April 1st, Wednesday – County Administrator Susan Adams to read for the Family Hour Story & Craft Time at 11:00 am. She 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.

April 1st, Wednesday – Girls Who Code at the Jamerson Library starting at 4:00 pm in the community room. Girls Who Code is a club designed to help young women learn about science, technology, engineering, math, and how they integrate into their everyday lives. The Jamerson GWC Club welcomes new members from 3rd grade to 12th grade. Please register at https://www.jrjml.org/girlswhocoderegistration/.

April 4th, Saturday – Holliday Lake and Jamerson Library’s “Hop Into Spring” at Abbitt Park, located next to the Library. Easter fun for everyone from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Celebrate springtime with outdoor games, crafts and fun, including photo opportunities and a chance to win prizes.

April 8th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Story & Craft Time at 11:00 am & 12:00 pm in the Library’s conference room. Our guest reader will be the Robert E Lee Soil and Water Conservation District. They 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.

April 14th, Tuesday – Jamerson Library’s Tween STE(A)M starting at 4:00 pm in the Library's conference room. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! Enjoy a fun interactive and educational program while enjoying snacks and good company.

April 15th, Wednesday – Preschool Story & Craft Time at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. 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.

April 16th, Thursday – Jamerson Library's Tween Book Club starting at 4:00 pm. This month’s book is WolfWalkers adapted by Samuel Sattin. In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father, whose job it is to wipe out the last wolf pack. Robyn, unable to hunt with her father and sick of being confined, sneaks out to explore the forbidden oklands outside the city walls. There, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe of WOLFWALKERS rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. There are multiple copies of this book available at the circulation desk.

April 21st, Tuesday – Trot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 12:00 pm to 1:00 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.

April 22nd, Wednesday – Appomattox County Sheriff’s Department to host the Jamerson Library’s Story & Craft Time, starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. Meet Deputy Thompson and the K-9 officer Zelda the hound dog as they read the book “A Hero Lives in my Family” by Dr. Susan Hunt.

April 23rd, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s Edible Book Festival from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on the main floor. Join in celebrating books, art, and culture with this creative contest where participants submit edible art projects made to resemble books, or inspired by a story or book title. Rules and entry forms are on the information table, and registration forms are at the circulation desk.

April 23rd, Thursday – Spot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 9:50 am to 11:00 am. Bark up a good book! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this dalmatian-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 Spot year-round.

April 23rd, Thursday – Jamerson Library’s After School Crafts starting at 4:00 pm in the Library’s conference room. There is something sketchy going on in the Library! Library Fairy MaKayla will razzle-dazzle you with colored pencils to teach you some basic sketching skills. Small sketch books will be provided, and yes, there will be snacks!

April 28th,Tuesday – Trot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 12:00 pm to 1:00 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.

April 29th, Wednesday – Preschool Story & Craft Time at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. 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.

April 30th, Thursday – Spot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library from 9:50 am to 11:00 am. Bark up a good book! Preschool through high school-aged youth can borrow a book from this dalmatian-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 Spot year-round.

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

Online Resources

Access Video: Just for Kids -- Enjoy TV shows like Arthur, Sesame Street, Odd Squad, SciGirls, and much more, including read-along storybooks and learning videos to explore topics like reading, writing, math, arts and science.

Gale in Context Elementary -- Gale In Context: Elementary meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through grade 5, with age-appropriate content from magazines, newspapers, and reference materials, covering current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, and more.

Homework HelpNow -- Connect LIVE with a certified tutor, seven days a week between 2 and 11 pm, for assistance with assignments and research, including math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and more! Submit your papers to a tutor in the Writing Lab for constructive feedback or take practice exams and create your own flashcards to prepare for tests. Tutoring is available in English and Spanish.

See all the great Jamerson Online Resources