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  • My Three Chambered Heart

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:30 – 11:15am EDT
    Nelson Memorial Library – Children

    Category: Other
    For all ages. 
    No registration required. 

    Meet live reptiles and learn about the myths and misconceptions commonly held about these amazing creatures.

    Learn more about My Three Chambered Heart.
    View other Summer 2025 My Three Chambered Heart performances in June and July at JMRL.
    View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
     

  • Preschool Power Storytime

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 11am – 12pm EDT
    Central Library – Children

    Category: Early Literacy
    For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
    No registration required.
    An engaging storytime for your savvy little pre-readers, filled with tales, tunes, and fun activities! It's the perfect way to spark their love for books and equip them with the skills they'll need to tackle school like a pro!

    Visit Central Library on Mondays at 11am each week for "Magical Mondays," programs specifically geared toward preschoolers! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org.

  • Summer Yoga

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
    Louisa County Library – Adults

    Category: Other
    Come out and enjoy chair yoga. This class is accessible to people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. There are no prerequisites; come as you are and have fun as you build muscle strength, increase flexibility and agility, reduce stress, and improve your balance.

  • Drop-In Mondays: Teen Zine Release Party

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 1 – 2:30pm EDT
    Central Library – Teens

    Category: Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
    Ages 11-18. Registration is requested but not required, or drop in to the Teen Space on Mondays for free snacks (ask at the teen desk) and a different craft or activity each week. All materials provided.

    This week: Make your own mini-zine and check out JMRL’s newly published zines featuring art from local teens in Inkling: Sketchbook and creative writing in Inkling: Notebook.

  • Community Meals Program

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 1 – 1:45pm EDT
    Louisa County Library – Children

    Category: Other
    Available for any child ages 2 to 18.  No ID is required.
    The Louisa Library has partnered with the LCPS Nutrition Team to provide healthy, nutritious meals for children throughout the summer.

    Free meals Monday - Thursday from June 9 - July 24!  First-come, first-serve.  No meals on June 19th

  • Knitting Group

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 1 – 2:30pm EDT
    Scottsville Library – Adults

    Category: Arts & Crafts
    Join a group of folks who love knitting ( as well as quilting and crocheting)!  No need to bring anything, but if you have a project you would like to share or work on, bring it along and you can work on it in the company of others! This is a welcoming environment where you can ask questions and share tips.

    Drop by when you would like-no need to attend every week.

  • Lego at the Library

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 2 – 3pm EDT
    Crozet Library – Children

    Category: Games & Recreation
    Ages 5-11.

    Join other master builders for an hour of open-ended block building fun. The library provides the LEGOs, you bring your imagination!

    Required registration begins June 2.

  • My Three Chambered Heart

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 2 – 2:45pm EDT
    Gordon Avenue Library – Children

    Category: Other
    For all ages. 
    No registration required. 

    Meet live reptiles and learn about the myths and misconceptions commonly held about these amazing creatures.

    Learn more about My Three Chambered Heart.
    View other Summer 2025 My Three Chambered Heart performances in June and July at JMRL.
    View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
     

  • Relief Printmaking Workshop

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 2 – 4pm EDT
    Louisa County Library – Teens

    Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
    Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Learn the art of relief printmaking in this guided workshop led by local artist Virginia Thompson.  Participants will carve and print their own block using easy-to-cut material and linoleum carving tools. You'll leave with your very own edition of prints, a carved block and new skills to continue printmaking at home.

    Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series!

  • Beaded Bracelets

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 2 – 3:30pm EDT
    Northside Library – Adults

    Category: Arts & Crafts
    Ages 11 and up.  Registration is required.

    Welcome teens and adults! Try out a new beading technique to make a unique and beautiful bracelet!
    All materials will be provided.
     

  • Rather Be Reading

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 3:30 – 4:30pm EDT
    Greene County Library – Children

    Category: Book Clubs
    For ages 8-12.  Registration required.
    Would you Rather be Reading? Join this friendly book club and enjoy snacks and fun activities while we talk about books with new and old friends. Register for the next month’s meeting to be able to pick up the book at the current month’s meeting. Free book for every registered participant.

  • Gordon Teen Advisory Board

    – Monday, June 16, 2025, 5 – 6pm EDT
    Gordon Avenue Library – Teens

    Category: Other
    Gordon Library needs YOU! Get volunteer hours while shaping programming and the teen space, snacks included.  Ages 11-18. For more information email ndefibaugh@jmrl.org
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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.