Programs for Kids

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

Please attend the program that matches your child's current age. We welcome groups. Call to arrange a personalized storytime.

Tales for Twos

Thursdays 10:30 am

Age 2 with a favorite adult
No registration required.
A fun-filled program of interactive stories, fingerplays, and flannel board stories that encourage your toddler's emerging language skills.
Children must already be 2 in order to attend
Summer session June 20 - July 25
Library closed July 4

Mother Goose Time

Mondays 10:00 am

Ages 6 months - 24 months with a favorite adult
No registration required.
Choose the best time for your child 10:00 or 11:00
A special 10 – 15 minute program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs followed by playtime for our youngest patrons with an accompanying caregiver.
Summer session June 17 - July 22

Romp 'n Stomp

Wednesdays 10:30 am

Ages 2-5 with a favorite adult.
Registration is required and ongoing
Play with your preschooler in this changing program of  music, stories, drama, movement, art play and more! *Get deliciously dirty at our last meeting of the season, July 24, as we celebrate a belated International Mud Day!  
Summer session June 19 - July 24

Jammies in July

Mondays 6:30 pm

Best for ages 2 - 6 with a favorite adult
No registration is required
Get comfy in your PJ's and snuggle down with a favorite "lovey" while listening to stories, songs, and rhymes that are sure to bring you sweet dreams.
July 1 - July 29

Summer Reading Kickoff Hullabaloo

June 08, 2013
10:00 am

All ages
School’s out!  Celebrate the sweet start of summer fun at JMRL’s annual street party. Sign up for the Summer Reading Club of choice –adults, teens, or kids, and hangout for the fun. Kids can dance with ballerinas from the Charlottesville Ballet Academy from 10:30 0n.

Summer Shots

June 10, 2013

All ages
Share a postcard or photo of your summer vacation fun: here or afar. We will display them in the children's room. Send or bring a postcard or summer photo:
Central Library 201 E. Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22092

Dance into Fairy Tales with the Charlotesville Ballet Academy

June 17, 2013
3:00 pm

For dancers ages 3 - 8
Ballerinas pirouette into Central Library to bring a fairytale to life through story and dance. Each storytime will include a special dance class based on the tale.
Space is limited. Please arrive early. Doors will close at 3:05 pm
Monday, June 17: Sleeping Beauty
Tuesday  July 9: Cinderella
Monday, August 5: Snow White

C.Shells

June 18, 2013
10:30 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Sing and swing to homemade tunes featuring fresh vocals accompanied by guitar, mandolin, & banjo. 

Zephyr the Magician: A world of Magic

June 25, 2013
10:30 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Zephyr takes you on a journey filled with the delights of “Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem!”

Book Bag: A Tween Summer Book Club

June 25, 2013
4:00 pm

Ages 9 - 12
Registration is required and ongoing
Dig into great summer reads and join Ms Karen in snacking and chatting about a different read each month. Take home a copy of the book for keeps!

  • June 25: DOG FRIDAY by Hilary McKay
  • July 23: FREAKY FRIDAY by Mary Rodgers
  • August 13 @ 3pm Special Movie Presentation:Freaky Friday***Note special time**

Stories and Songs with Michael Parent

June 25, 2013
7:00 pm

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Former Charlottesville resident Michael Parent will spin tales and sing songs sure to delight young and old alike.

Ready to Rock? with the Virginia Museum of Natural History

July 01, 2013
3:00 pm

For ages 6 & up
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 24
Rock and roll into Central Library to examine rocks, minerals, and other cool stuff.  Try your hand at identifying rocks. Rock hounds may bring in one rock of their own to identify.

Goodlife Theater Presents Crooning with Critters

July 02, 2013
10:30 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Pack your bags! Zany animal puppets escort you on a musical safari to habitats found ‘round the world.

LEGO Mania!

July 02, 2013
3:00 pm

Ages 5 & up, no younger sibling please
No registration required.
La-La for LEGO’s? Come to JMRL’s construction zone. All you need to bring is your creativity and building skills for your next great creation. JMRL will provide the blocks!

Music and Stories From Around the World with Jim Gagnon

July 08, 2013
3:00 pm

Ages 6 & up
Registration is required and begins July 1
Thrill to the sounds of drums, didgeridoos, and flutes in this lively event replete with music, participation, and humorous stories. Then make your own musical shakers out of recycled materials.  

World Beat Workshop with Robert Jospe and Kevin Davis

July 09, 2013
10:30 am

Recommended for ages 3 and up
Get your groove on! Clap, dance, and sing to a mélange of musical styles including merengue, salsa, calypso, samba, and hip-hop.

Once Upon a Toon: a Cartooning Workshop

July 15, 2013
4:00 pm

Ages 6 – 12
Registration is required and begins on July 8
Cartoonist Joe Wos shares the craft of cartooning in this unique and entertaining workshop.

Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles with Kathleen Jacobs

July 16, 2013
10:30 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
A wacky cleaning lady "recycles" discards into a crew of unforgettable puppet characters and "recycles" old folktales into hilarious versions of stories from South America, Asia, and Europe.
 

Sheila Arnold: Stories and Songs

July 23, 2013
10:30 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Ms. Sheila” spins exciting stories in a voice rich with charm, humor, and drama.

Celebrate with Cantare´  

July 30, 2013
10:30 am

All ages
Celebrate a sizzling summer of reading! Come for the  presentation of  the “Read for a Cause” check of $1000 to the Thomas Jefferson Area Food Bank and stay to boogie on down to the sweet sound of Cantare´

Crozet Library: 434.823.4050 | crozet@jmrl.org

Explore Crozet's Cavernous Library Cave and Dig Up Some Great Reads

June 01, 2013

Ages 4 and up
Do you dig reading? Come into the library to help decorate the library’s newly discovered cave with gems, bats, tiny underground creatures, and more - all created by you! Projects change every two weeks, so stop by often.  For full details, call or visit the Crozet Library.

Where in the World are the Crozet Patrons?

June 01, 2013

All ages
Crozet Library wants to hear from you as you vacation this summer. Send a post-card to: Crozet Library 5791 Three Notch'd Road Crozet, VA 22932
Crozet Library will keep track of your travels by adding your postcard to our ever-growing postcard display at the library.

Larsen's Amazing World of Reptiles

June 18, 2013
11:00 am

Ages 5 - 12
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 10
The Larsen family invites you to slither up close and personal to a dazzling array of lizards, frogs, turtles, and even snakes – oh my! Caution: Holding, petting and greeting eye-to-eye may occur.
The program will be held at the Crozet Elementary School

C.Shells

June 19, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Sing and swing to homemade tunes featuring fresh vocals accompanied by guitar, mandolin, & banjo.
The program will be held at the Crozet Elementary School  

Stitches: A Handcraft Group

June 25, 2013
4:30 pm

Ages 8 to 108
June 25 and July 30
Knitters, beaders, stitchers - come one, come all. Bring any project you’re working on (or interested in learning) and join this fun group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing. Drop-ins are always welcome!

Zephyr the Magician: A World of Magic

June 26, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Zephyr takes you on a journey filled with the delights of “Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem!”
The program will be held at the Crozet Elementary School

Special Presentation: Harold Wood’s Circus in a Suitcase

July 03, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
It’s a clown! It’s a lion tamer! It’s a magician! It’s the amazing Ringmaster Harold Wood and his magical Circus in a Suitcase!
The program will be held at the Crozet Elementary School

A Girl's Guide to Living Well: A Free Workshop

July 09, 2013
2:00 pm

Ages 10-14
Required registration begins on Tuesday, June, 18
Wellness Coach DeeDee Stewart will conduct this special 3-hour workshop for girls. A combination of fun exercises and communication tools will be employed to encourage conversation on self-esteem, body confidence, eating mindfully, and basically all the skills to be unflappable! This is an internationally recognized program created by the Dove Self-Esteem Fund. A parental permission form is required for all participants.

World Beat Workshop with Robert Jospe and Kevin Davis

July 10, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Get your groove on! Clap, dance, and sing to a mélange of musical styles including merengue, salsa, calypso, samba, and hip-hop.
The program will be held at the Crozet Elementary School

Juggling with Jason LeBlanc

July 11, 2013
11:00 am

Ages 6 - 12
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 24
Juggle along with Jason LeBlanc of the Air Raid Jugglers! Jason will wow you with his juggling feats then give you a chance to wow yourself with some juggling skills he’ll teach you right then and there!
The program will be held at the Crozet Elementary School

Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles with Kathleen Jacobs

July 17, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
A wacky cleaning lady "recycles" discards into a crew of unforgettable puppet characters and "recycles" old folktales into hilarious versions of stories from South America, Asia, and Europe.
The program will be held at the Crozet Elementary School

"Movie On Over to the Crozet Library

July 18, 2013
2:00 pm

Ages 6 - 11
Registration is requested and begins on Monday, July 1, but drop-ins are always welcome
Meet up with your friends at the Crozet Library for an afternoon movie
(rated G or PG). JMRL will provide the popcorn and drinks – YOU bring a friend and some  get-comfortable-pillows. Call the Crozet Library for movie details.

Goodlife Theater Presents Crooning with Critters

July 24, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Pack your bags! Zany animal puppets escort you on a musical safari to habitats found ‘round the world.
The program will be held at the Crozet Elementary School

Page Turners, A Book Groups for Kids Read: GREGOR THE OVERLANDER

July 25, 2013
2:00 pm

Ages 8 - 11
Registration is required and begins on Monday, July 1
Falling through a grate in his laundry room, Gregor lands in the dark underground world, where bats, cockroaches, vicious rats, and a group of humans have coexisted for centuries. At the time of Gregor’s arrival, the Underland is on the brink of war with the ever restless rodents. Most see Gregor as the one who can save them. Packed with action and adventure, this book is sure to be a page turner!

Stop by the library to get your free copy of GREGOR THE OVERLANDER by Suzanne Collins.  Read it on your own, then join other Crozet Page Turners for an hour of book club discussion and fun.

Super Summer Reading Wrap-Up and Cookie Countdown!

July 30, 2013
6:30 pm

All ages
Come to the grand finale of the Summer Reading Program to celebrate all of the
super-wonderful reading we did this summer! You will be able to hang out with your reading friends, find out whether or not we beat last year’s reading record, enjoy some yummy cookies, and dance to the Latin beat of Cantare´!
The program will be held at the Crozet Elementary School

Gordon Avenue Library: 434.296.5544 | gordon@jmrl.org

Drop-In Storytime

Saturdays 11:00 am

All ages
No registration required.
Stop by on Saturdays for 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun.
January 5 - May 25

Drop-In Storytime

Saturdays 11:00 am

All ages
No registration required
Stop by on Saturdays for 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun.
Summer Session June 1 - August 31

Mother Goose Time: Mondays

Mondays 9:30 am

Ages 6 - 24 months with an accompanying caregiver
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 4.
A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs for our youngest patrons and an accompanying caregiver
Summer Session June 17 - July 22

Reading Rumpus

Mondays 10:30 am

Wee ones up to age 3 with an accompanying caregiver
No registration is required.
A lively, drop-in storytime.
Summer session June 17 - July 22

Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays

Tuesdays 9:30 am

Ages 6 - 24 months with an accompanying caregiver
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 4
A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs for our youngest patrons and an accompanying caregiver.
Summer Session June 18 - July 23

2's and 3's Together

Tuesdays 10:30 am

Ages 2 and 3 years with an accompanying adult
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 4
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Summer Session June 18 - July 23

Monkey Business: Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

Designed for independent 3, 4, and 5 year olds but accompanying adults welcome
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 4
Come monkey around for this 30 minute program of exciting stories fingerplays, silly songs, and flannel stories.
Summer Session June 20 - August 1
Library closed July 4

Summer Shots

June 04, 2013

Share a postcard or photo of your summer vacation fun: here or afar. We will display them in the library. Mail to Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903 or email to gordon@jmrl.org or just bring it in on your next visit.


R.E.A.D. Regulars

June 04, 2013
4:00 pm

Ages 10 and up
Registration is required and ongoing
R.E.A.D: Read, Enjoy, And Discuss! Become a part of our regulars. Meet other kids, new books, and old favorites. Free copies of the book for each month while supplies last.  Snacks will be provided.  
June 4 CITY OF EMBER, July 2 SEEDFOLKS, August 6 GREGOR THE OVERLANDER

19th Annual Ice Cream Social

June 10, 2013
6:30 pm

All ages
I scream, you scream . . . let’s share some ice cream. It’s time for Gordon Avenue Library’s traditional kick-off for summer fun. Get started in the Summer Reading Program, eat ice cream, visit with Lilly with her purple plastic purse, and get decorated by Ginny Sieminski of Expressions! Face Painting.

Special Presentation: Music Feeds Us Concert  

June 12, 2013
4:00 pm

All ages
Cellist Avery Waite, violist Fitz Gary, and violinists Audry Wright and Dorothy Ro present Saint-Saens' "The Carnival of the Animals." Experience all the animals (and instruments!) through interactive narration and musical storytelling! Music Feeds Us hopes to promote hunger relief and awareness. We will have a box for canned donations at the event.

C.Shells

June 19, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Sing and swing to homemade tunes featuring fresh vocals accompanied by guitar, mandolin, & banjo. 

I Dig Worms

June 20, 2013
3:00 pm

Ages 7 and up
Registration is required and begins on Thursday, June 6
In honor of the book HOW TO EAT FRIED WORMS, celebrate tons of wormy, squirmy fun. And, if you are brave enough, eat a wormy treat.  

Animal Friends@ The Fralin

June 26, 2013
10:00 am

Ages 3 - 5
Registration is required for each and begins on June 5. Please, contact the Fralin at museumoutreach@virginia.edu or phone: 434-243-2050 to register.
Stories, animals, and art, oh my! Enjoy three  animal-themed storytimes led by Gordon Avenue Children’s Librarian in The Fralin Museum of Art’s new exhibition, Frenemies: Animals in Art, opening June 7, 3013.
Wednesday, June 26, 10 am -- Wild and Mild
Wednesday, July 10, 10 am --  Moves, Grooves, and Hooves
Wednesday, July 24, 10 am --  Fin, Fur, and Friends

Zephyr the Magician: A World of Magic

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Zephyr takes you on a journey filled with the delights of “Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem!”

Block Party: LEGO Gatherings

June 27, 2013
3:00 pm

Ages 5 & up.
No registration required
Do you want to get together with LEGO-minded people to build great things? All you need to bring is your creativity and natural engineering ability; JMRL will have the building blocks for your next great creation.

Family Film Fridays

June 28, 2013
2:00 pm

All ages
Kick back and cool off with an afternoon movie. Bring a beach towel or blanket to get comfy. Popcorn will be provided! What’s Showing: June 28 BUG’S LIFE, July 26 CARS 2. The movies are G rated.

I Dig: Dirt!

June 29, 2013
3:00 pm

Registration is required and begins on Thursday, June 6
It’s International Mud Day, a perfect excuse to get dirty. Join us for ooey, gooey mudluscious activities.

Special Presentation: Harold Wood’s Circus in a Suitcase

July 03, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
It’s a clown! It’s a lion tamer! It’s a magician! It’s the amazing Ringmaster Harold Wood and his magical Circus in a Suitcase!

I Dig: Rocks! with the Virginia Museum of Natural History  

July 09, 2013
3:00 pm

Ages 6 and up
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 25
Rock and roll into Gordon Avenue Library to examine rocks, minerals, and other cool stuff.  Try your hand at identifying rocks. Rock hounds may bring in one rock of their own to identify.

World Beat Workshop with Robert Jospe and Kevin Davis

July 10, 2013
2:00 pm

Get your groove on! Clap, dance, and sing to a mélange of musical styles including merengue, salsa, calypso, samba, and hip-hop.

Special Guest: Once Upon a Toon:  A Cartooning Workshop  

July 15, 2013
2:00 pm

Ages 6 to 12
Registration is required and begins on Monday, July 1
Cartoonist Joe Wos shares the craft of cartooning in this unique and entertaining workshop.

Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles with Kathleen Jacobs

July 17, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
A wacky cleaning lady "recycles" discards into a crew of unforgettable puppet characters and "recycles" old folktales into hilarious versions of stories from South America, Asia, and Europe.

I Dig Dinos

July 18, 2013
3:00 pm

Ages 5 and up
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, July 3
Calling all beginner  paleontologists! Do you “dig” bones?  What dinotastic treasures will you discover?  

Goodlife Theater Presents Crooning with Critters

July 24, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Pack your bags! Zany animal puppets escort you on a musical safari to habitats found ‘round the world.

Silly Time Storytime

August 22, 2013
10:30 am

Ages 2 - 5
Registration is required and begins on Thursday, August 8
Come share a giggle, a chuckle, a guffaw with some of our silliest stories and songs.

Teddy Bear Tea: In the Garden

August 27, 2013
10:30 am

Ages 2 - 5
Registration is required and begins on August 13
Bring a teddy or special stuffed friend for some bear-y good stories and (weather-permitting) an outdoor tea party. Feel free to dress yourself and/or your friend for the occasion.

Greene Library: 434.985.5227 | greene@jmrl.org

1's and 2's Together

Wednesdays 10:30 am

Designed for 1 and 2 year olds with an accompanying adult. Siblings welcome.
No Registration is required
A fun filled program of stories, songs, and fingerplays for our youngest patrons. Each week's storytime concludes with a simple craft that your child can make and take home.
Summer Session June 5 - July 31

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

3,4,and 5 year olds. Siblings welcome.
No registration required
Join the library for books, songs, fingerplays, and flannel stories. Each week's storytime concludes with a simple craft to make and take home.
Summer Session June 6 - July 25
Library closed July 4

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

June 10, 2013
6:00 pm

For kids of all ages
No registration required
Join the Greene County Library for all kinds of fun including Moon Bounce, ice cream, face painting, live music, story corner, and petting zoo, Curious George and other activities. Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Club: Dig Into Reading Reading.

Zephyr the Magician: A World of Magic

June 18, 2013
11:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Zephyr takes you on a journey filled with the delights of “Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem!”

The Rapunzels: A Book Group for Tween Girls

Thursdays 3:30 pm

Girls ages 9 - 13 are welcome to join anytime
Registration is ongoing. Please call 434-985-5227 or stop by the circulation desk at the Greene County Library to sign up the first time you come.
The Rapunzels read and discuss great books, then make crafts or play games to go along with them. The first 15 girls to arrive receive a free book.

Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month:
June 20, July 18, and August 15

C.Shells

June 25, 2013
11:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Sing and swing to homemade tunes featuring fresh vocals accompanied by guitar, mandolin, & banjo. 

Sheila Arnold: Stories and Songs

July 02, 2013
11:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
“Ms. Sheila” spins exciting stories in a voice rich with charm, humor, and drama.

The Book Sharks of Greene: Led By Guys and Now Meets Year 'Round

July 06, 2013
2:00 pm

Boys ages 9-13 are welcome to join anytime.
Registration is ongoing. Please call 434-985-5227 or stop by the circulation desk to sign up the first time you come.

Meets First Saturdays of the month: July 6 and August 3

Guys will read and discuss boy-oriented books, including high adventure,mystery, danger and laughs, as well as see some movies and do other activities. The first 15 boys to arrive receive a free book.

Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles with Kathleen Jacobs

July 09, 2013
11:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
A wacky cleaning lady "recycles" discards into a crew of unforgettable puppet characters and "recycles" old folktales into hilarious versions of stories from South America, Asia, and Europe.
 

World Beat Workshop with Robert Jospe and Kevin Davis

July 16, 2013
11:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Get your groove on! Clap, dance, and sing to a mélange of musical styles including merengue, salsa, calypso, samba, and hip-hop.
 

Folding Under Pressure with Megan Hicks, the Origami Swami

July 20, 2013
12:00 pm

Ages 8 & up
Registration is required and begins on Monday, July 10. Please call 434-985-5227 or stop by the circulation desk
Learn trade secrets from Megan Hicks, the swami herself, as you master a few "story-grams". Then go home to entertain your friends and family with your new skill.

Goodlife Theater Presents Crooning with Critters

July 23, 2013
11:00 am

Pack your bags! Zany animal puppets escort you on a musical safari to habitats found ‘round the world.

Louisa Library: 540.894.5853 | louisa@jmrl.org

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

Ages 3 - 5
No registration required
Join us for a fun time of stories, songs, flannel boards, and learning.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

June 11, 2013
2:00 pm

All ages
Celebrate the Summer Reading Club: Dig Into Reading. Music will be provided by Doris McCray and yummy refreshments will be provided by the Louisa Advisory Board. Don't forget to sign up for the summer reading program to get prizes as you read this summer.

Dog Days of Summer

June 14, 2013
2:00 pm

Come read to 2 small dogs Fridays June 24 - July 26 at 2 pm. A yorkie named Bentley and a maltese named Timmy will love to listen to stories. Have fun keeping your reading skill up and enjoy the company of a couple of cute little dogs at the library.

Zephyr the Magician: A World of Magic

June 18, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Zephyr takes you on a journey filled with the delights of “Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem!”

C.Shells

June 25, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Sing and swing to homemade tunes featuring fresh vocals accompanied by guitar, mandolin, & banjo. 

Sheila Arnold: Stories and Songs

July 02, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
"Ms. Sheila” spins exciting stories in a voice rich with charm, humor, and drama.

Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles with Kathleen Jacobs

July 09, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
A wacky cleaning lady "recycles" discards into a crew of unforgettable puppet characters and "recycles" old folktales into hilarious versions of stories from South America, Asia, and Europe.
 

World Beat Workshop with Robert Jospe and Kevin Davis

July 16, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Get your groove on! Clap, dance, and sing to a mélange of musical styles including merengue, salsa, calypso, samba, and hip-hop.
 

Goodlife Theater Presents Crooning with Critters

July 23, 2013
2:00 pm

Pack your bags! Zany animal puppets escort you on a musical safari to habitats found ‘round the world.

It's a LEGO World

July 30, 2013
2:00 pm

All ages, adults also welcome
Come join the group to build fun things out of LEGO blocks. All you need to bring is your creativity and building abilities.

Nelson Memorial Library: 434.263.5904 | nelson@jmrl.org

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

Ages 3 - 5
No registration required
Join the library for 30 minutes of storytime fun. There will be a craft each week so bring your creativity with you.
Summer Session June 12 - July 24

Where in the World Are the Nelson Patrons?

June 10, 2013

All ages
Share a postcard or photo of your summer vacation fun and check out everyone's travels at our display. You may bring it in or mail it to: Nelson Memorial Library, P.0. Box 321, Lovingston, VA 22949

Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Social

June 10, 2013
4:00 pm

All ages
Schools out, so join the Nelson Memorial Library for the start of fun Summer Reading programs. Sign up for one of the three reading programs, then stay for ice cream and games.

C.Shells

June 18, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Sing and swing to homemade tunes featuring fresh vocals accompanied by guitar, mandolin, & banjo. 

Zephyr the Magician: A World of Magic

June 25, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Zephyr takes you on a journey filled with the delights of “Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem!”

Goodlife Theater Presents Crooning with Critters

July 02, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ags 3 & up
Pack your bags! Zany animal puppets escort you on a musical safari to habitats found ‘round the world.

World Beat Workshop with Robert Jospe and Kevin Davis

July 09, 2013
2:00 pm

Get your groove on! Clap, dance, and sing to a mélange of musical styles including merengue, salsa, calypso, samba, and hip-hop.

Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles with Kathleen Jacobs

July 16, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
A wacky cleaning lady "recycles" discards into a crew of unforgettable puppet characters and "recycles" old folktales into hilarious versions of stories from South America, Asia, and Europe.
 

Sheila Arnold: Stories and Songs

July 23, 2013
2:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Ms. Sheila” spins exciting stories in a voice rich with charm, humor, and drama.

Wacky Wednesday

July 31, 2013

All ages.
Visit the Nelson Memorial Library anytime on Wednesday, July 31 and find some wacky changes in the library (or library staff), and take home a wacky prize.

Northside Library: 434.973.7893 | northside@jmrl.org

Blankets and Books

Tuesdays 6:30 pm

Best for ages 2 - 6 with a favorite adult
No registration required.
Come in your pajamas and snuggle down with your favorite blanket or stuffed animal for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs. “Drive - In Storytime” June 11: Join us for a “fast” storytime, make cars out of cardboard boxes, enjoy popcorn and a short movie. Please bring a cardboard box to transform into your car. “Stuffed Animal Sleepover” July 23: Bring your stuffed animal friend for a special storytime and a sleepover! The librarians will take good care of your friends and they will be ready to return to you the next day.
June 11 - July 23

Two's and Three's Together: Wednesday session

Wednesdays 10:15 am

Ages 2 - 3 with an accompanying adult
Registration is required and begins on Monday, May 13
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays designed for 2 and 3 year olds with an accompanying adult.
Summer Session June 12 - July 24

Preschool Storytime: Wednesday session

Wednesdays 11:00 am

Ages 3 - 5 who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own
Registration is required and begins on December 20
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays designed for 3,4,and 5 year olds who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Summer Session June 12-July 24

Preschool Storytime: Thursday session

Thursdays 10:15 am

Ages 3 - 5 who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own
Registration is required and begins Monday, May 13.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays designed for 3,4,and 5 year-olds who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Summer Session June 13 - July 25
Library closed July 4

Two's and Three's Together: Thursday session

Thursdays 11:00 am

Ages 2 - 3 with an accompanying adult
Registration is required and begins on Monday, May 13
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays designed for 2 and 3 year olds who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Summer Session June 13- July 25
Library closed July 4

Babies and Books

Thursdays 1:30 pm

Babies up to 24 months with accompanying adult
No registration required.
A 15 minute program of fingerplays, rhymes, and songs followed by 10 minutes of playtime.
Summer Session June 13 - July 25
Library closed July 4

Step Up Stories

Mondays 2:30 pm

Grades 1 - 3
Registration is required and begins one week prior to each storytime.
A 45-minute program of exciting stories for school-aged children.
June 17 - July 22

Northside Players Drama Club

June 03, 2013
4:00 pm

Grades 3 and up
Registration is required and ongoing
Calling all actors, join us for a monthly theater workshop. We’ll explore improv, story theater, and puppetry, play fun theater games, and much more! No experience necessary; just bring your creativity.

Family Night at the Movies

June 12, 2013
6:30 pm

All ages
No registration required. Rated G
Bring a blanket and pillows and join the library for family friendly movies. Popcorn and drinks provided.
Wednesday, June 12: CARS, 96 minutes.
Wednesday, July 24: MONSTERS, INC., 89 minutes.
Wednesday, August 14: MULAN, 88 minutes.

I Dig Summer

June 14, 2013
2:00 pm

No registration required
Get ready to dig into summer with a fun afternoon of digging. We’ll excavate dig sites to find exciting creatures (including prehistoric creatures), dig for buried treasure, create rockin’ crafts to take home, and dig into chocolate-chip cookies.

C.Shells

June 20, 2013
3:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Sing and swing to homemade tunes featuring fresh vocals accompanied by guitar, mandolin, & banjo.

Book Bugs Book Group: Summer Edition  

June 21, 2013
3:00 pm

Bookworms reading at an older elementary level
Join us for a 45 minute session of chatting about books, as well as snacks and games. Books will be provided!
Friday, June 21, 3 pm: HOLES by Louis Sachar. Registration is required and begins Friday, May 24.
Friday, July 26, 3 pm: ZORGAMAZOO by Robert Paul Weston. Registration is required and begins Friday, June 21.

Saturday Stories: A Family Storytime  

June 22, 2013
10:30 am

children of all ages with an accompanying adult
No registration required
Drop-in for 45 minutes of stories, songs, and activities your whole family will enjoy.  
“Beach Blanket Bingo” Saturday, June 22, 10:30 am.
“Digger Day” Saturday, June 29, 10:30 am.
“DINO-mite Fun” Saturday, July 13, 10:30 am.  
“Under the Sea” Saturday, July 20, 10:30 am.        

Zephyr the Magician: A World of Magic

June 27, 2013
3:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Zephyr takes you on a journey filled with the delights of “Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem!”

Larsen’s Amazing World of Reptiles

June 28, 2013
3:00 pm

Grades K and up
Registration is required and begins Friday, June 14
The Larsen family invites you to slither up close and personal to a dazzling array of lizards, frogs, turtles, and even snakes - oh my!  Caution: Holding, petting, and greeting eye-to-eye may occur.

Explore the Universe with the Dark Skies, Bright Kids’ Planetarium

July 05, 2013
2:00 pm

Grades 3 and up
Registration is required and begins Friday, June 21
See the universe up close with the UVa Astronomy Department’s portable planetarium. Learn about constellations and visit other planets with a unique stargazing experience.

World Beat Workshop with Robert Jospe and Kevin Davis

July 11, 2013
3:00 pm

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Get your groove on! Clap, dance, and sing to a mélange of musical styles including merengue, salsa, calypso, samba, and hip-hop.

LEGO Mania  

July 12, 2013
3:00 am

Ages K and up
Registration is required and begins on Friday, June 28 for the July 12 session
Registration is required and begins Friday, July 19 for the August 2 session
Do you want to get together with LEGO-minded people to build great things? All you need to bring is your creativity and natural engineering ability; we will have the building blocks for your next great creation!  

Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles with Kathleen Jacobs

July 18, 2013
3:00 pm

A wacky cleaning lady "recycles" discards into a crew of unforgettable puppet characters and "recycles" old folktales into hilarious versions of stories from South America, Asia, and Europe.

Once Upon a Toon: A Cartooning Workshop

July 19, 2013
3:00 pm

Grades 1 and up
Registration is required and begins Friday, July 5
Cartoonist Joe Wos will inspire and entertain you as he shows you how to create and develop some incredible cartoon characters.

Goodlife Theater Presents Crooning with Critters

July 25, 2013
3:00 pm

Pack your bags! Zany animal puppets escort you on a musical safari to habitats found ‘round the world.

Wacky Wednesday

August 07, 2013
11:00 am

All ages.
Visit the Northside Library anytime on Wednesday, August 7, to find some wacky changes in the library (or library staff), and take home a wacky prize. Come in between 11am and noon and get wacky with face painting!

Creative Writing with author Elizabeth Massie

August 09, 2013
2:00 pm

Grades 3 and up
Registration is is required and begins Friday, July 26.
Join Virginia author Elizabeth Massie as she inspires you to create fiction. Please bring your own notebook.

Books on the Big Screen: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

August 10, 2013
2:00 pm

All ages
No registration required
Kick back and relax with an afternoon movie to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic children's book, WHERE THE WILD THING ARE by Maurice Sendak. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a free copy of the book. Bring a blanket and pillows to sit on. Popcorn and drinks provided. Rated PG, 101 minutes.

Scottsville Library: 434.286.3541 | scottsville@jmrl.org

Toddler Time

Wednesdays 10:00 am

Ages 2 and under
No registration required
A storytime especially for babies and toddlers emphasizing simple concepts, patterns, and unconditional acceptance. We stress "I Love You" rituals that help optimize your child's brain for success at school and in life. This 20 minute program includes books, songs, fingerplays and flannel board stories.
June 12 - July 24

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

An independent activity for children ages 3 - 5
No registration required
This 30 minute program of books, songs, and flannel board stories introduces new concepts and ideas, increases vocabulary, improves listening skills, and promotes reading readiness.
June 12 - July 24

Tuesday Afternoon Adventures

June 18, 2013
3:00 pm

For ages 5-10.
Registration required & begins on Monday, June 3. Limit: 10 participants.
Professional performers have been engaged to entertain us with these special exciting programs.

  • Painted Garden Tools - June 18
    Paint your set of hand tools to make them look distinctive and easy to find in the garden.
  • Seed Paper - July 2
    Create handmade paper that has real flower seeds embedded in the pulp itself and is actually plant-able.
  • Decorated Watering Can - July 16
    What you'll be doing when you make this project is called decoupage - the art of decorating surfaces with cutouts

C.Shells

June 20, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Sing and swing to homemade tunes featuring fresh vocals accompanied by guitar, mandolin, & banjo. 

Saturday Family Films: BRAVE

June 22, 2013
2:00 pm

For all ages
No registration is required.
This film follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus and Queen Eleanor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land. An animated feature. PG. 100 minutes.

Zephyr the Magician: A World of Magic

June 27, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Zephyr takes you on a journey filled with the delights of “Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem!”

World Beat Workshop with Robert Jospe and Kevin Davis

July 11, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Get your groove on! Clap, dance, and sing to a mélange of musical styles including merengue, salsa, calypso, samba, and hip-hop

Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles with Kathleen Jacobs

July 18, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
A wacky cleaning lady "recycles" discards into a crew of unforgettable puppet characters and "recycles" old folktales into hilarious versions of stories from South America, Asia, and Europe.

Saturday Family Films: JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH

July 20, 2013
2:00 pm

No registration required
A scientist whose radical theories have completely tarnished his reputation goes backpacking across Iceland and finds a cave that leads him deep down into the bowels of the planet. PG. 92 minutes.

Wacky Wednesday

July 24, 2013

Find some wacky changes in the library and take home a wacky prize. An event in honor of the wonderful wackiness of Dr. Seuss and the end of the Summer Reading Program. Get a face full of mudlicious cake - served in the afternoon with ice cold milk!

Goodlife Theater Presents Crooning with Critters

July 25, 2013
10:00 am

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Pack your bags! Zany animal puppets escort you on a musical safari to habitats found ‘round the world.