Group Visit Guidelines

Central Library: 434.979.7151 ext 3 | childrens@jmrl.org

Our storytimes are designed for families. Please call to schedule a personalized storytime for your group.

International School Storytime

December 01, 2009
3:30 pm

For ages 3 – 6 with an accompanying adult.
Registration is required and begins one week prior to each storytime.
Enjoy stories, rhymes and more in Spanish and French, led by the experienced multi-lingual teachers of the International School.
Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1

Holiday Stories & Crafts

December 02, 2009
10:30 am

For ages 5 and under with an accompanying adult.
No registration required.
Join us for family fun including stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts.
The same storytime will be offered on Wednesday and Thursday each week.
Wed, Dec. 2 & 9 OR Thurs, Dec. 3 & 10

Judy Moody Celebration

December 08, 2009
4:00 pm

For children in grades 1 - 5.
Registration is required and begins Mon, Nov 23.
Come enjoy some "way-not-boring fun stuff to do" as we celebrate one of our favorite characters from children’s literature.

A Marvelous Morning at the Movies

December 29, 2009
10:30 am

Fun for the entire family.
No registration required.
Come enjoy "The Snowman," based on the book by Raymond Briggs, on the library’s big screen.

Crozet Library: 434.823.4050 | crozet@jmrl.org

Blankets and Books: Evening Storytimes

November 23, 2009
6:30 pm

For ages 3 – 5.
Registration is not required. Drop-ins are welcome.
As we nestle in for the fall season, join us for four special storytimes. Wear your pajamas, bring a special blanket or stuffed animal and get ready to snuggle
in and listen to some great stories before bedtime.
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23

A Stitches: An Inter-generational Handcraft Group

November 24, 2009
4:30 pm

Ages 8 to 108.
Registration requested and is ongoing. Drop-ins are welcome.
Knitters, beaders, stitchers - come one, come all. Bring any project you're working on and join a fun group of fellow crafters. As you work on your own handwork, we'll highlight a variety of craft techniques, allowing you to explore and expand your interests and creativity.
Sept 29, Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 29

Pages: A Young Writer's Group

December 03, 2009
3:30 pm

For writers ages 9 – 12.
Registration requested and is ongoing. Drop-ins are welcome.
Love to write? Love to read? Meet other kids who enjoy writing, get inspired with some fun writing ideas and bring your stories to share, if you wish. Based on the ideas in the book 'Writing Magic' by Gail Carson Levine.
Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, and Dec 3

Book Swap Party, Junior

December 05, 2009
10:00 am

For ages 5 - 7.
Registration is required and begins on Mon, Nov 16.
Are you a beginning reader who has read and re-read every book you own (until you have memorized all the words by heart already)? If so, swap them for new ones at our book swap party. Simply bring along any book(s) that you would like to pass on to others your age and take home some new used reads. (The library will provide some books to swap also.) Stick around afterwards for a game and lots of book loving fun.

Eighth Annual Book Swap Party

December 05, 2009
1:00 pm

For ages 7 - 13.
Registration is required and begins on Mon, Nov 16.
Tired of those stacks of books you've read 10 times? Swap them for new ones at our book swap party. Simply bring along any book(s) that you would like to pass on to others your age and take home some new used reads. (The library will provide some books to swap also) Stick around afterwards for a game and lots of book loving fun.

Gordon Avenue Library: 434.296.5544 | gordon@jmrl.org

Drop-In Storytime

Saturdays 11:00 am

Designed for ages 3 - 5, but all ages are welcome.
No registration necessary.
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and fun.
Sept 5 - Dec 19

Wonderful Wednesdays

Wednesdays 4:00 pm

Each session for different ages.

Barefoot Puppets: "Galapagos George" - Nov 4
For all ages. No registration necessary.
The ever popular Heidi Rugg will delight young and old alike with this tale based on the true story of 'Lonesome George', a one-of-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands.
It's the Spool Family - Dec 9
For ages 6 & up. Registration is required and begins on Wed, Nov 18.
'Bobbin' to the library and we'll show you how to make charming spool people. You'll wind up with a collection of adorable spool friends to decorate your room or to present as one-of-a-kind gifts.

Greene Library: 434.985.5227 | greene@jmrl.org

Events in this category will displayed in the coming months

Louisa Library: 540.894.5853 | louisa@jmrl.org

Baby-Time

Thursdays 10:20 am

For babies under 2 years old.
Ten minutes of fun with baby. Learn new things to do with your baby and join other mothers and fathers.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For ages 3 - 5.
Join us for a fun time of stories, songs and learning.

Christmas Stories

December 15, 2009
4:00 pm

For all ages.
Celebrate the season with Christmas stories and a craft.

Nelson Memorial Library: 434.263.5904 | nelson@jmrl.org

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For ages 3 - 5.
No registration required.
Join us for 30 minutes of storytime fun.
Sept 2 - Dec 9 (closed Nov 11)

Holiday Craft Time

November 30, 2009
6:00 pm

For grades 4 and up.
Get a head start on the holidays. Join the fun as we make a variety of presents.

Northside Library: 434.973.7893 | northside@jmrl.org

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Family Fun

November 28, 2009
10:30 am

For children of all ages with an accompanying adult.
Join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, and crafts your whole family will enjoy.

Pirate Fun – Sat, Sept 26
Registration is required and begins on Thur, Sept 3.
Outer Space Fun – Sat, Oct 17
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, Sept 24.
Native American Fun – Sat, Nov 28
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, Nov 5.

December Drop-Ins

December 02, 2009
10:30 am

For all ages.
No registration is required.
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts for the whole family.
Wed: Dec 2, 9, 16 OR Thurs: Dec 3, 10, 17

Play with your Food

December 03, 2009
4:00 pm

For foodies in grades 1 and up.
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, Nov 12. We will be using ingredients containing allergens (nuts, wheat, dairy, etc). Please inform children's staff of any allergies when registering.
Play with your food and create interesting and edible concoctions. Make a mess with peanut butter playdough, snack on sweet candy sushi, cast a spell with edible wands, and show off your talent by creating an edible necklace.

Book Bugs Book Group

December 10, 2009
4:00 pm

For bookworms reading at an older elementary level.
Registration is required and is ongoing.
A 45 minute session of chatting about books, as well as snacks and a trivia game to test your knowledge of the featured book. Books will be provided.

So You Want to be a Wizard - Thurs, Sept 10
The Looking Glass Wars - Thurs, Oct 15
Peter and the Starcatchers - Thurs, Dec 10

Made Into Movies

December 29, 2009
6:00 pm

For all ages with an accompanying adult.
Registration is recommended, not required, and begins on Tues, Dec 8.
Join us for lots of candy and fun as we watch the latest film adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

MORNING STORYTIMES - WINTER SESSION
Registration is for following storytimes: 2's and 3's Together and Preschool Storytime. Registration will be accepted at the Northside Information Desk or over the phone Dec 2 - Jan 9

Scottsville Library: 434.286.3541 | scottsville@jmrl.org

Tween Book Club

December 07, 2009
6:30 pm

For 10 - 12 year olds.
First Monday of each month. Resumes Monday September 14.
Our fall titles include The Cabinet of Wonders, The London Eye Mystery, Found and Savvy. New members are always welcome. If you like to read and want to discuss books with friends plan to join us.

Stories & Blankies

December 07, 2009
7:00 pm

For all ages.
No registration required.
Snuggle into your jammies, grab your softest blankie and join us for bedtime stories at the library. Snuggle buddies are welcome.

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