Penny Pincher Posse, Plants & Future Plans

Have you spotted Penny or a member of her posse yet? The Library staff has started hiding kitty-ducks around town! 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 are hiding around town. 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! You are allowed one prize per person while supplies or kitty-ducks last. We have purchased only so many kitty-ducks, and once they are gone and not returned to the Library the program will be over. If you find a kitty-duck keep the game going by returning it to the Library for prize! All returned kitty-ducks will be released back into the “wild” to be found and returned again, so more prizes can be won. These kitty-ducks will not be found inside stores or other buildings, but outside, so please be respectful when going on your kitty-duck hunt.

On Tuesday, September 9th the Library welcomed Crossroads for a late morning adventure in rock painting, snacks and a movie. They generously left their sparkly rocks behind to help “Squirm the Bookworm” grow! Squirm is the painted rock participation project with Appomattox Rocks to see how long we can make this conversational artwork. Squirm located in the lava bed on the side of the Library. This private group of adults loves to meet at the Library for a safe and happy place of acceptance to enjoy an outing that includes movies, crafts, stories, and of course snacks! If you would like to book your own private program at the Library please feel free to reach out to us.

Tween STEAM on Tuesday, September 9th, MaKayla our new Youth Services Specialist, introduced the Library new micro world scientific microscope with preloaded sample slides that the kids had to guess which classification the sample fell under. The kids got to use the microscope to make comparisons of everyday objects with worksheets to compare their observations. Yes, of course we served snacks. The microscope, along with its slides will be available for checkout in the future as a STEM / STEAM makers kit.

On Wednesday, September 10th, the Library hosted Holliday Lake State Park’s Ranger Chance and Harold Holliday, the park’s resident red-eared slider turtle. Chance read the book “Chase the Moon, Tiny Turtle: A Hatching’s Daring Race to the Sea” by Kelly Jordan. We are aware this book is about a sea turtle and its race from the beach to the ocean, as Chance distinguished the similarities and differences between sea and land turtles. The kids enjoyed snacks while making drawstring backpacks to look like turtle shells, and a coloring project. Harold was the star of the show, allowing the kids to pet and scratch his shell with a brush.

Wednesday, Sept 10th the Library hosted its first Jamerson Teen Book Club featuring the graphic novel “Very Bad at Math” by Hope Larson. It was a light crowd, but those that attended enjoyed pizza and good conversation. The next Teen Book will be held on Wednesday, October 8th, starting at 3:30 pm in the community room, featuring another graphic novel “A Witch’s Guide to Burning” by Aminder Dhaliwal. A witch’s work is never done when she works for the people. With the success of her town relying on her magic, demands are high. But what happens when a witch can’t keep up with the magical requests? She is burnt, of course―in a cruel ritual that extinguishes her magic and erases all her memories, making her just like everybody else. But when a burning ceremony is interrupted by rain in Chamomile Valley, a witch is left writhing at the stake. It’s up to a witch doctor and her toad friend to save the singed witch and nurse her back to health. Can they help her before her magic is lost forever?

On Thursday Sept 11 – The new Girls Who Code Club met for the first time in the library community room. Girls Who Code is a club designed to help young women learn about science, technology, engineering and math and how they integrate into their everyday lives. At this meeting we learned what an algorithm is and how we can use them in our everyday life to schedule our day. The Jamerson GWC club welcomes new members from 3rd grade to 12th grade please register at https://www.jrjml.org/girlswhocoderegistration/.

On Friday, September 12th the Library staff welcomed back Crossroads for a private movie and snack time. Once again we encourage you to contact us if your organization, club, or group wants to have their own private event.

On Saturday Sept 13 – At this month’s Creative Class for Adults we created faux stained-glass portraits of flowers, butterflies and cats. These wonderful pieces of art were created using clear glue, acrylic paint and frames. We offer a new craft to learn each month. If you would like to join us for our next session, please register at https://www.jrjml.org/adult-program-registration.

The Library loves being asked to be a guest vendor at different organizations’ outreach opportunities in the area. This month we are attending two events. The first will be on Saturday, September 20th, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the American Legion Hall’s Chili and Cheer Community day. Come out for a day of chili cook offs, craft vendors and family activities! This event is open to the public and admission is free! We will also be at the Holliday Lake State Park’s Fall Festival on Saturday, September 27th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be hay rides, archery, crafts, an obstacle course, live animals, a scavenger hunt, prizes, live music, face painting and more. State park fees do apply for this event. Look for our blue tent for craft projects, a photo booth, the latest in Library information and events, and more!

It is that time of the year, time for the annual Jamerson Library Fall Plant Swap! To be held on Thursday, October 2nd, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm in the Library’s community room. What is a plant swap? It is when you bring your extra or unwanted houseplants, seeds, bareroots, and cuttings to the Library and exchange them for new friends to take home. You must bring plants in order to take plants in a fair or generous exchange of greenery. There are just a few simple rules to follow;

• Plants must be free of diseases and infestations.
• No dead plants.
• Plants must be easy to transport (put in some sort of container, pots, cups, baggies with a wet paper towel).
• You must leave plants, to take plants, no taking plants without a fair or generous exchange.
• Bring your own totes, boxes, or crates for the swap to take selected plants home.

In observation of the Railroad Festival and Columbus Day the Library will be closed to the public from Friday, October 10th through Monday, October 13th. The book depository at the back of the building will also be closed during this time. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our patrons. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, October 14th starting at 9:30 am.

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
Assistant Library Director
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library

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

DVDs    
    Kung Fu Panda 4-Movie Collection
    Karate Kid – Legends
    The Young Messiah

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September 16th, Tuesday – Something to neigh about! Trot the Book Bus to visit the Jamerson Library from 11:50 am to 12:45 pm. Preschool to high school kids are welcome to borrow a book from this horse-painted bookmobile. You can return Spot or Trot Book Bus books to the Library at any time.

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 – Spot the Book Bus to visit the Jamerson Library. Reading is “spot” on with the black and white dog painted bus named Spot! Spot will be in our parking lot from 12:10 pm to 12:40 pm for kids from preschool through high school to borrow a book. You can return all Spot and Trot Book Bus books to the Library at any time.

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 20th, Saturday – Library to be a guest vendor at the American Legion Hall’s Chili and Cheer Community Day from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Come out for a day of chili cook offs, craft vendors and family activities! This event is open to the public and admission is free!

September 23rd, Tuesday – Something to neigh about! Trot the Book Bus to visit the Jamerson Library from 11:50 am to 12:45 pm. Preschool to high school kids are welcome to borrow a book from this horse-painted bookmobile. You can return Spot or Trot Book Bus books to the Library at any time.

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 – Spot the Book Bus to visit the Jamerson Library. Reading is “spot” on with the black and white dog painted bus named Spot! Spot will be in our parking lot from 12:10 pm to 12:40 pm for kids from preschool through high school to borrow a book. You can return all Spot and Trot Book Bus books to the Library at any time.

September 24th, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Cookbook Book Club. The Jamerson Library will host our “Cookbook Book Club” on Wednesday, September 23rd, 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”. o

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!

September 27th, Saturday – Jamerson Library to be a guest vendor at the Holliday Lake State Park’s Fall Festival from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be hayrides, archery, crafts, an obstacle course, live animals, a scavenger hunt, prizes, live music, face painting, and more. State park fees do apply for this event. Look for our blue tent for craft projects, a photo booth, the latest in Library information and events, and more!

September 30th, Tuesday –Something to neigh about! Trot the Book Bus to visit the Jamerson Library from 11:50 am to 12:45 pm. Preschool to high school kids are welcome to borrow a book from this horse-painted bookmobile. You can return Spot or Trot Book Bus books to the Library at any time.

October 1, 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.

October 1st, Wednesday – Spot the Book Bus to visit the Jamerson Library. Reading is “spot” on with the black and white dog painted bus named Spot! Spot will be in our parking lot from 12:10 pm to 12:40 pm for kids from preschool through high school to borrow a book. You can return all Spot and Trot Book Bus books to the Library at any time.

October 2nd, Thursday – Join the Jamerson Library for our annual Fall Plant Swap from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm in the community room. What is a plant swap? It is when you bring your extra or unwanted houseplants, seeds, bareroots, and cuttings to the Library and exchange them for new friends to take home. You must bring plants in order to take plants in a fair or generous exchange of greenery.

October 4th, Saturday – Jamerson Library’s Creative Class for Adults (18+) starting at 11:00 am in the community room. Reuse, recycle and repurpose tin cans and napkins into pretty planters! Library will include all supplies including freshly rooted plants! You must be pre-registered to attend. You can register online at: https://www.jrjml.org/adult-program-registration/ .

October 8th, Wednesday – Preschool Story & Craft Time at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm in the community room. The Library will host author Kerri Rundstrom as she reads her book “Max and the Moo Mystery”! A playful and empowering boo12:01 PMk that helps kids understand what alpha-gal allergies are, and to build food confidence, by becoming label-reading superheroes. The Library will service alpha-gal friendly snacks.

October 8th, Wednesday – Spot the Book Bus to visit the Jamerson Library. Reading is “spot” on with the black and white dog painted bus named Spot! Spot will be in our parking lot from 12:10 pm to 12:40 pm for kids from preschool through high school to borrow a book. You can return all Spot and Trot Book Bus books to the Library at any time.

October 8, Wednesday – Teen Book Club at 3:30 pm in the community room of the Jamerson Library.

October 9, Thursday – Girls Who Code

October 14, Tuesday – Jamerson Library Tween Steam starting at 4:00 pm in the community room.

October 14, Tuesday – Something to neigh about! Trot the Book Bus to visit the Jamerson Library from 11:50 am to 12:45 pm. Preschool to high school kids are welcome to borrow a book from this horse-painted bookmobile. You can return Spot or Trot Book Bus books to the Library at any time.

October 15, 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.

October 15th, Wednesday – Spot the Book Bus to visit the Jamerson Library. Reading is “spot” on with the black and white dog painted bus named Spot! Spot will be in our parking lot from 12:10 pm to 12:40 pm for kids preschool up through high school to borrow a book. You can return all Spot and Trot Book Bus books to the Library at any time.

October 16, Thursday – Chick Flick Retro Movie Night at the Jamerson Library starting at 6:00pm.

October 20, Monday – Sun Bonnet Sue Stitchers (10 – 12)

October 21, Tuesday – United Health (10 – 12)

October 22, Wednesday – 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.

October 22, Wednesday – Jamerson Library’s Cookbook Book Club starting at 6:00 pm

October 23, Thursday – Afterschool Crafts With MaKayla at the Jamerson Library starting at 4:00 pm. (Bad Art – Haunted Houses)

October 23rd, Thursday – ACLA Meeting at 6:00pm in the Jamerson Library’s community room. The Appomattox County Library Association (ACLA) will have their first meeting to reactivate this important 501(c)(3) friends of the library style organization. If you are interested in supporting your local library we encourage you to attend.

October 28, Tuesday – Jamerson Library’s Teen Crafts (13 – 19 years of age) starting at 3:30 pm in the community room.

October 29 – 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.