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Upcoming Programs

  • Pinocchio & Robin Hood with Bright Star Theatre

    – Friday, June 13, 2025, 10 – 10:45am EDT
    Central Library – Children

    Category: Other
    For all ages. 
    No registration required. 

    Laugh and learn alongside two of Bright Star’s favorite characters, Lenny and Mabel, as they explore just how important it is to tell the truth and how to help those who are in need, in their renditions of these classic tales.

    Learn more about Bright Star Theatre.
    View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL.
    View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
     

  • Color Your World - Nature Collage

    – Friday, June 13, 2025, 10am – 12pm EDT
    Crozet Library – Adults

    Category: Arts & Crafts
    Ages 18+.   Registration required.
    Come join artist Rhonda Roebuck to create a nature inspired collage. This workshop is for anyone wanting to add a little creativity to their day. We will use simple nature shapes to create a collage. No drawing or painting experience necessary and all materials will be provided. What could be more fun?

  • Storytime Replay

    – Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:30 – 11am EDT
    Greene County Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    Miss a storytime? No problem, drop in for a replay of this week’s storytime! Featuring 30 minutes of books and songs from the week’s storytimes. No registration required.

  • Storytime in the Bayou

    – Friday, June 13, 2025, 11 – 11:30am EDT
    Northside Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    Best for ages 5 - 8. Registration is required. 
    Join us in the Northside Library’s meeting room for a trip to the bayou! Featuring all manner of bayou-themed stories, songs, and rhymes. Each family of attendees will receive a free copy of Somewhere in the Bayou, by the Humphrey Brothers.

    All children must be with a caregiver.

  • Dungeons & Dragons

    – Friday, June 13, 2025, 2 – 4pm EDT
    Northside Library – Teens

    Category: Games & Recreation
    Ages 11-18. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration is for individual sessions.

    Let’s play D&D! These sessions are designed for newer players learning the game, but anyone aged 11-18 is welcome! We explore magical worlds and go on adventures using the Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules.

    All materials, snacks and premade characters will be provided.

     

  • LEGO Community Build

    – Friday, June 13, 2025, 3 – 4:30pm EDT
    Greene County Library – Children

    Category: Games & Recreation
    For ages 8-12
    Calling all LEGO fans! Join us on second Fridays in summer as we work together in our first ever LEGO Community build! Our completed projects will be displayed all summer long in the library!

    June 13 - Tiny Princess Houses
    July 11 - Robot Roller Coaster

  • Peter Pan with Bright Star Theatre

    – Friday, June 13, 2025, 3 – 3:45pm EDT
    Northside Library – Children

    Category: Other
    For all ages. 
    No registration required. 

    Two of Bright Star’s favorite characters, Lenny and Mabel, bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a play.

    Learn more about Bright Star Theatre.
    View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL.
    View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
     

  • Paws To Read: Miss Freckles

    – Friday, June 13, 2025, 3:30 – 4:45pm EDT
    Nelson Memorial Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    Sign up for a 15 minute slot with the sweetest Dalmatian dog in Nelson County! She loves a good story, and waits so patiently for her friends to arrive and read. Bring your favorite book, or let her choose, but don't miss out! She's here every other Friday throughout the summer, keeping it cool without the drool!

  • SATURDAY STORIES & MORE!

    – Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10 – 10:30am EDT
    Crozet Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    Best for ages 2-5 years with a caregiver. Registration is encouraged, but not required: jmrl.org/crozet
    SATURDAY STORIES & MORE! is an interactive half-hour filled with stories, music, and more!  Gather with friends in CROZET LIBRARY's large meeting room for this drop-in program.

  • Paws to Read with Hank

    – Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11am – 12pm EDT
    Crozet Library – Children

    Category: Other
    Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a registered therapy dog, Hank.  Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and bring a favorite book to read.  For any young reader.

    Call the library at 434.823.4050 to register.

  • Together Tales

    – Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11 – 11:30am EDT
    Gordon Avenue Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    Add some brain-building to your errands. Stop by on Saturdays for stories, movement, and early literacy: “Sing, Talk, Read and Play” fun for the young.

  • M is for Movie!

    – Saturday, June 14, 2025, 1 – 3pm EDT
    Northside Library – Children

    Category: Films
    M is for Movie! Come watch Moana 2 (2024, PG) this June at Northside Library. Popcorn provided! 

    Registration required! Call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 with any questions.
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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.