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Upcoming Programs

  • English Conversation Circle

    – Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10:30 – 11:30am EDT
    An In-person & Virtual, Northside Library – Adults

    Category: Other
    Would you like to practice your English speaking skills with others who are also learning English? Join our online conversation circle. Library staff will guide the conversation in an informal, no-pressure setting. The first and third Tuesdays are in person, and the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays are over zoom.  To sign up and receive this month's schedule please email Rneff@jmrl.org.

  • Stitches

    – Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10:30am – 12:30pm EDT
    Northside Library – Adults

    Category: Arts & Crafts
    Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Join us! Bring your project and visit while you work.

  • Baby Toddler time

    – Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11am – 12pm EDT
    Louisa County Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    Baby and toddler with parents and care givers listen to stories and sing songs. After time for free play and parent can meet to friends.

  • Summer Reading Kickoff: Louisa County Library

    – Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 2 – 4pm EDT
    Louisa County Library – Adults

    Category: Other
    For all ages! 
    Celebrate summer with books, games, snacks, prizes, and more!
    Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and receive a FREE tote.

  • TAB Timeout: Summer Sprouts

    – Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 3 – 4pm EDT
    Greene County Library – Teens

    Category: Arts & Crafts, Other
    Ages 11-18. Registration not required. Light snacks and water provided.

    Whether you're a Greene Teen Advisory Board member or another teen wanting to beat the heat with some laid-back summer afternoons, you're welcome at either TAB Timeout session! 

    This month, craft a native wildflower seed orbs to use in your garden or community!

    TAB meetings will resume in August at the new time slot of 4-5 PM.

  • Bards and Barbarians Book Club

    – Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 6:30 – 7:30pm EDT
    Scottsville Library – Teens

    Category: Book Clubs
    Join us as we read and discuss books of dragons, adventure, and magic!  Inspired by, but not limited to, Dungeons and Dragons!  No need to have read the book, all are welcome!  Free copies available while supplies last.

    May 6: Wings of Fire Book 1: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland (graphic novel)
    June 3: The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
    July 1: Dungeon Academy by Madeleine Roux

  • Pictures and Pages at The Fralin Art Museum

    – Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10 – 11am EDT
    The Fralin Art Museum
    155 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22904     – Children

    Category: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
    Ages 2-4 years and their grownups. Registration required.

    Start with a book and then go look! We visit The Fralin Art Museum to share a dynamic arts-related storytime incorporating books, music, and movement. Then the museum staff will invite the youngest art patrons to explore and create . Stories will help enrich the art experience of a particular exhibit or piece. To register or find out what exhibits will be highlighted, email museumoutreach@virginia.edu or call 434.243.2050.



    June 4- Clay Play: O'Powa O'Meng, Jody Folwell

  • Pre-school Storytime

    – Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:15 – 10:45am EDT
    Northside Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    Best for ages 2 - 5.  Registration is not required, but is encouraged. Registration begins the Monday before each program.

    Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes inside Northside Library’s meeting room. All children must be with a caregiver.


     

  • Raising Readers

    – Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:30 – 11:15am EDT
    Greene County Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    For ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or caregiver.  Registration recommended.

    Preschoolers will build early literacy skills using stories, songs, movement, flannel boards, and more in this friendly, welcoming storytime. Join us and make new friends. We will have a craft every week, so dress with paint and glue in mind!

  • Little Bookworms Storytime

    – Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:30 – 11:15am EDT
    Nelson Memorial Library – Children

    Category: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Recreation
    Gather weekly on Wednesday morning with other 2-5 year olds and their caregivers to hear great stories, play, sing, and craft! Join us in the large meeting room at Nelson Memorial Library at 10:30 for a fun 45 minute story time.

  • Tiny Hands

    – Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:45 – 11am EDT
    Central Library – Children

    Category: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
    For children ages 0 to 3 with a caregiver. 
    No registration required.
    Create special memories with simple crafts and enjoy sensory exploration that builds early literacy skills! Tiny Tales storytime follows this program.
    First Wednesdays at 10:45am in June, July, and August.

  • Tiny Tales

    – Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 11am – 12pm EDT
    Central Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    For children ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers.
    No registration required. 
    Sing, play, and share stories, building the skills that prepare your little one for a lifelong love of reading! 
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Library Branches

JMRL serves the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. There are eight library locations, the Bookmobile, and a Digital Library that can be accessed from anywhere.