The Library would like to thank all of our sponsors and patrons who have participated in our 20205 Summer Reading Program “Color Our World”. For those who entered into our art contest please stop by the Library and pick up your submissions by Friday, August 22nd.

The Jamerson Library is one of a few libraries across the country that has been selected to receive the “FLIGHT PATH Grant” from StarNet. What is the FLIGHT PATH Grant? It is a grant that includes materials and a monetary honorarium to help cover the cost of events, programs and outreach for the purpose of native birds and bird migration education. With more than one billion birds killed by window strikes each year in the United States alone, FLIGHT PATH taps into the popularity of bird watching and provides local communities with fun activities to get to know their local birds and promote bird health and safety.  We will feature book displays, several programs and outreach campaigns starting in September through next spring that reflect bird and bird related topics.

Watch us keep growing! Recently added to the Jamerson Seed Library are late-blooming fragrant white narcissus bulbs, 5 bulbs per bag. These bulbs should be planted in the fall or early winter. Don’t forget that we also have lots of other seeds. You are allowed to request up to three packs of seeds, bulbs, or bareroots per household, while supplies last.

SouthPaw and his best friend Dorian visited the Library on Friday, August 8th, to read the children’s book “Pete the Cat Plays Ball”, a tale about playing baseball and good sportsmanship. Afterwards the kids created baseball photo frames, and enjoyed cracker jacks, popcorn and soda! SouthPaw did a meet and greet while the Library also gave away bubbles, baseball stickers and free baseball tickets to the August 17th’s Hillcat’s game. SouthPaw is the Hillcat’s (Lynchburg’s minor league baseball team) green cat mascot and loves to travel with Dorian to promote the love of the all-American sport of baseball!

On Saturday, August 9th, Library Director Cindy Scheu taught a class on blending oil pastels into frameable “Tree of Life” works of art for the Library’s monthly Creative Class for Adults program. The participants did an awesome job of using their creative spirit to make visually vivid unique works of art.

Starting on Wednesday, August 20th, the Library will resume our weekly Preschool Story & Craft Time starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. We will feature the book “The Wild Robot on the Island” by Peter Brown. Roz, a robot, is not where she’s supposed to be. You see, robots wasn’t designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home. The Library will provide crafts and snacks as a part of the program.

Introducing the Jamerson Library’s Penny’s Penny Pincher Posse! Find a penny pick it up, all day long have good luck! Penelope (aka Penny) and her posse of kitties (cat shaped rubber ducks) are cats about town! Penny the Library’s orange kitty mascot along with her clowder of cats will be hiding around town starting in September. If you find Penny or a member of her posse just return them to the Library and pick a Penny Pincher prize! All ages are welcome to become a member of the Penny Pinchers! We have purchased only so many kittens (cat shaped rubber ducks) and once they are gone and not returned to the Library the program will be over. If you find a kitty keep the game going by returning it to the Library for prize! All returned kitties will be released back into the “wild” to be found and returned again so more prizes can be won.

In observance of the Labor Day holiday the Jamerson Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, September 1st. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2nd, starting at 9:30 am. The Library’s book depository, located at the back of the building, will remain open during this time.

If you have any questions or concerns about this article or other library-related topics, please feel free to call us during normal business hours at 434.352.5340.

Article / Photo Submitted by
Katharine G. Bloodworth
Public Services Specialist
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library

The Library receives a steady supply of new and donated items, we would like to highlight the following:

DVDs    
Novocaine
Mad Max: Fury Road
Moana 2
Sinners
Final Destination: Bloodlines
A Minecraft Movie
The Phoenician Scheme
A Working Man	
Call the Midwife – Season 9
Captain America: Brave New World

Community Calendar

August 11th, Monday – Sun Bonnet Sue Stitchers to meet at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 10:00am. Anyone interested in sharing or learning a skill like crocheting, knitting, quilting, needlework, sewing or other related hobbies are encouraged to attend. Enjoy good company while sharing patterns, exchanging ideas, learning new projects or teaching others. This meeting is open to anyone willing to teach or learn, yes gentleman, this includes you too!

August 19th, Tuesday – Understanding Alzheimer’s Meeting starting at 3:00 pm in the Jamerson Library’s community room. This month’s theme is Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior. Gain valuable insights into understanding behaviors linked with dementia. Explore typical triggers for these behaviors and discover effective strategies to assess the individual’s requirements. Learn how to intervene in a manner that promotes their well-being and quality of life. Equip yourself with practical knowledge that empowers you to provide better care and support for those affected by dementia. Join us in this educational session and make a positive difference in the lives of others. This program is sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association of of Central and Western Virginia.

August 20th, 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.

August 21st, Thursday – Jamerson Retro Movie Night starting at 6:00pm in the community room. Join the Library for a family-friendly film about a young boy who borrows a mysterious, ornately-bound book, he never dreamed that turning a page would draw him into a shimmering fantasy world of racing snails, hang-glider bats, soaring luckdragons, puckish elves, a Childlike Empress, a brave warrior and a slab-faced walking quarry. Refreshments will be served.

August 23rd, Saturday – Jamerson Library to be at the Wolfswood Faire, hosted by Wolfbane Productions! All ye Lords, Ladies and peasants come seek us out in the woods as we participant in a fun filled day of medieval games, sword fights, live performances, music and dancing, but watch out for wolves! Look for our blue tent at 681 Country Club Road in Appomattox from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For information about the Wolfswood Faire visit the Wolfbane website at: https://www.wolfbane.org/wolfswood-faire .

August 26th, Tuesday – Parent Support Group at the Jamerson Library starting at 6:30 pm. Are you the parent or legal guardian of a special needs child? Did you know that there is a support group for you in Appomattox? We will meet in the community room of the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library (157 Main Street). For more information contact Alyssa Holland at [email protected] .

August 27th, 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.

September 2nd, Tuesday – PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) to be at the Jamerson Memorial Library from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. PEATC provides tools and information to empower parents/guardians of students with disabilities (birth – 26 years of age) with services and support, research-based information and training, and opportunities for strategic partnerships and advocacy for systemic improvement. For more information on PEATC please visit their website at: https://peatc.org/.

September 3rd, 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.

September 8th, Monday – Sun Bonnet Sue Stitchers to meet at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 10:00am. Anyone interested in sharing or learning a skill like crocheting, knitting, quilting, needlework, sewing or other related hobbies are encouraged to attend. Enjoy good company while sharing patterns, exchanging ideas, learning new projects or teaching others. This meeting is open to anyone willing to teach or learn, yes gentleman, this includes you too!

September 9th, Tuesday – Tween STEAM(science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) Program at the Jamerson Library starting at 4:00pm. All are welcome with the understanding that this program is for elementary and tween aged students. This month’s theme will be “Micro World”, we will be using a digital microscope to explore the world around us.

September 10th, 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.

September 10th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library Teen Book Club starting at 3:30 pm in the Library’s community room. This month we will feature the graphic novel “Very Bad At Math” by Hope Larson, a New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award–winning author. This graphic novel is full of hijinks, unexpected friendships, and pizza, so of course we will serve pizza for this event! We have several copies of this book available for checkout. Grab your friends, grab a copy of the book, grab a slice of pizza and make plans to attend!

September 11th, Thursday – Girls Who Code starting at 4:00 pm in the Jamerson Library’s community room. Girls Who Code Girls is a gaming experience that empowers users to code characters that better reflect them and the diversity of their communities. Snacks will be served!

September 13th, Saturday – Creative Class for Adults (18+) starting at 11:00 am in the community room of the Jamerson Memorial Library. Turn aluminum foil, a glass photo frame and permanent markers into a foil faux stained glass piece of art.

September 16th, Tuesday – Library Board to meet at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 4:00 pm. These meeting are open the public, this month the board will be accepting public comments and concerns.

September 17th, 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.

September 17th, Wednesday – Board Games & Puzzles at the Jamerson Library from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the community room. Due to an early school day the Library will be hosting a Beat Boredom with Board Games (& puzzles) afternoon, we will serve free snacks! Roll the dice, shuffle some cards, and skip across some fun with several interactive board games and puzzles with your friends!

September 18th, Thursday – Jamerson Retro Movie Night starting at 6:00 pm in the community room. A family-friendly movie about the soaring adventure of a 13-year-old girl and her estranged father who learn what family is all about when they adopt an orphaned flock of geese and teach them to fly! Refreshments will be served, this movie is rated PG. This movie is brought to you in part by the Flight Path Grant.

September 19th, Friday – Talk Like A Pirate Day at the Jamerson Library. Stop by during normal business hours (9:30 am – 5:00 pm) and get your photo at our photo booth, earn some pirate booty and more! Don’t forget to bring your phone or camera. We encourage you to come dressed up or use some of our pirate photo props.

September 23, Tuesday – Teen Art at the Jamerson Library starting at 3:30 pm in the community room. This month will be Faux Stained Glass Art creations using pieces of cut glass, glue, and a pattern to make a bright piece of art. This program is for patrons 13 – 19 years of age.

September 23rd, Tuesday – Parent Support Group at the Jamerson Library starting at 6:30 pm. Are you the parent or legal guardian of a special needs child? Did you know that there is a support group for you in Appomattox? We will meet in the community room of the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library (157 Main Street). For more information contact Alyssa Holland at [email protected] .

September 24, 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.

September 24th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Cookbook Book Club. The Jamerson Library will host our “Cookbook Book Club” on Wednesday, September 24th, starting at 6:00pm. Bring your favorite cookbook, recipe card or internet suggestion and make a dish to share. This month’s theme will be “Soup’s On”. Here are a few suggestions to consider: your favorite soup, some warm bread, or a family recipe. The Library will have plates / bowls, plastic ware and napkins, but you must bring your own serving utensils. This program is intended for adults, don’t forget to bring in copies of your recipe for others!

September 25th, Thursday – After School Crafts with MaKayla starting at 4:00 pm in the community room of the Jamerson Memorial Library. This event is open to all ages, join Library Fairy MaKayla in making an assortment of crafts and enjoy snacks. This month’s theme is “Messy Art”.

September 27th, Saturday – Royal Party in Abbitt Park! Calling all knights and princess of all ages you are invited to dress up and attend a gathering on the lawn to enjoy a photo booth, snacks, games and more from 10:30 am to 12:30pm! Free and open to everyone of all ages, this is a family-friendly event. Don’t forget your phones, cameras, crowns and shields!