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November 1, 2025Saturday | |||
Together Tales Children | Gordon Ave Nov 1 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
Dance! Traditional West African Dance for Kids Children | Gordon Ave Nov 1 3:00pm - 3:45pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | For 7-12 yrs Registration requested. Move your body and feed your soul! Experience the joy and energy of West African dance! For 5 sessions Julia Parham, will demonstrate and lead participants through female traditional dance movements from West Africa. Discover the rhythms of the music and the culture behind the dances. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can stretch and move in. | |
November 3, 2025Monday | |||
Knitting Group Adults | Scottsville Nov 3 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
Basic Sewing Adults Teens | Northside Nov 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Recommended ages 12+. Registration encouraged. Learn how to do essential hand sewing techniques. All materials will be provided on site. Register online at www.jmrl.org or contact Zavia Willis at zwillis@jmrl.org for more information. | |
November 4, 2025Tuesday | |||
Stitches Adults | Northside Nov 4 10:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Join us! Bring your project and visit while you work. | |
English Conversation Circle Adults | Nov 4 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | 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. | |
Baby Toddler time Children | Louisa Nov 4 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | 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. | |
Greene County Library Teen Advisory Board Teens | Greene Nov 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Grades 6-12. Application required and registration recommended. Your voice matters at the Greene County Library! Join our teen advisory board (TAB) to contribute ideas for programs, recommend materials for the young adult collection, and help with library projects. All TAB members will earn volunteer hours and enjoy free snacks for attending meetings. Please contact YA librarian Hannah with any questions at hshumway@jmrl.org! | |
Midori Manga Meetup Teens | Greene Nov 4 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 13-18. Registration Required. Are you an anime and manga fan? Join the Greene County Library's Midori Manga Meetup! Meetup to discuss the manga of the month and watch the first few episodes of the anime. Connect with other anime & manga loving teens in your area over discussions and fun activities and prizes! The first ten signups will receive a free copy of the manga. Ratings of manga/anime vary. Patrons are encouraged to review titles online for descriptions and age ranges of the manga and anime. Please reach out to the Greene County Library with any questions or email the YA Librarian at hshumway@jmrl.org. July 8: Sk8 the Infinity August 12: Anne Shirley September 9: My Hero Academia October 14: The Promised Neverland November 4: Black Clover December 9: Sailor Moon | |
November 5, 2025Wednesday | |||
All Together Storytime Children | Scottsville Nov 5 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for ages 3-5, but all are welcome! Join the Scottsville Library for stories, songs, occasional crafts, and fun, in a warm, relaxed atmosphere that encourages early literacy, creativity, social emotional learning, and a love of books! | |
Little Bookworms Storytime Children | Nelson Nov 5 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults | Louisa Nov 5 1:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | BYOC is an open workshop for people who do any kind of handicraft. Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet with your neighbors while you work on your craft project. All levels of crafting experience welcome. | |
Crafty Criminals (formerly Deadly Knits) Adults | Gordon Ave Nov 5 6:30pm - 8:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 16* and up. Craft while we listen to and discuss true crime. Want to learn how to knit? We will teach you, supplies provided! Questions? Email Camille at cthompson@jmrl.org. *Themes not suitable for under 16. | |
Next Step: Writing Workshop Adults | Northside Nov 5 6:30pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Unleash your inner writer. Collaborate with other authors to sharpen your skills and support others on their creative journey. All participants should be willing at some point to submit their own pieces for workshopping. Contact Maureen Spokes at mspokes@jmrl.org for more information. | |
November 6, 2025Thursday | |||
Read and Rhyme Storytime Children | Louisa Nov 6 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 2-5 with adult or caregiver. Siblings are welcomed. A half hour of fun that promotes verbal, motor and social skills using short books, songs, and flannel stories. | |
Louisa Chess Club Teens | Louisa Nov 6 11:30am - 12:30pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | Come join in on a weekly chess club meeting. There will be a short lesson on basics of chess, followed by casual game practice. All skill levels are welcomed. Ages 6-18. Registration required. | |
First Thursday Book Club, Hosted by Greene County Library Adults | Greene Nov 6 7:00pm - 8:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() This is a friendly group of serious readers meeting monthly for lively and stimulating book discussion. All are invited and welcome to attend! This program is presented in a hybrid format, please register if you would like to attend via Zoom. Upcoming Titles: Feb 6 - Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders March 6 - Same Page Community Read: Chesapeake requiem : a year with the watermen of vanishing Tangier Island by Earl Swift April 3 - The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot by Marianne Cronin May 1 - The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker June 5 - The Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel July 3 - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips Aug. 7 - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Sept. 4 - The Women by Kristin Hannah Oct. 2 - James: A Novel by Percival Everett Nov. 6 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Dec. 4 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon | |
November 7, 2025Friday | |||
Literary Masterpieces Book Group Adults | Gordon Ave Nov 7 10:15am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For adults. No registration required. Join a lively discussion of literary classics! New members and visitors are always welcome. See below for each month’s selection. To be added to the email list for updates and reminders, contact cthompson@jmrl.org. September 5: The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas October 3: The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane November 7: Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi December 5: Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith January 2: The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham February 5: The House Behind the Cedars by Charles W Chesnutt March 6: As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner April 3: Bartleby the Scrivener and Benito Cereno by Herman Melville (also available through Project Gutenberg). May 1: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll June 6: North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell *And choosing books for 2026-27* This group takes a break in the months of July and August, and will resume meeting in September. | |
November 8, 2025Saturday | |||
Together Tales Children | Gordon Ave Nov 8 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
November 10, 2025Monday | |||
Knitting Group Adults | Scottsville Nov 10 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Teens | Gordon Ave Nov 10 5:00pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 14-18. Registration required for each session. Play Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition), no experience or game supplies needed! Snacks provided. You can email any questions to ndefibaugh@jmrl.org. | |
November 11, 2025Tuesday | |||
Veterans Day Adults Children Teens | Central, Crozet, Gordon Ave, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Northside, Scottsville Nov 11 all-dayEvent Actions Permalink | JMRL is closed in observance of Veterans Day. | |
English Conversation Circle Adults | Nov 11 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | 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. | |
Plot Twisters Teen Book Club Teens | Central Nov 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For teens ages 11-18. Registration Required Avid teen readers are invited to join and read a book of your choice on a monthly theme or genre! We meet on the second Tuesday each month to discuss our books, do crafts, and eat snacks. | |
November 12, 2025Wednesday | |||
Storytime at the Garden Children | Gordon Ave Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Nov 12 10:00am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 2-5 years. Registration Requested. Location: Charlottesville's Botanical Garden of the Piedmont Bring a blanket or chairs for stories and rhymes outside at Charlottesville's Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. After storytime, you can do an activity, enjoy the garden, trek the trails, and delight in the wonders of nature. The program is outside; inclement weather cancels. | |
All Together Storytime Children | Scottsville Nov 12 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for ages 3-5, but all are welcome! Join the Scottsville Library for stories, songs, occasional crafts, and fun, in a warm, relaxed atmosphere that encourages early literacy, creativity, social emotional learning, and a love of books! | |
Little Bookworms Storytime Children | Nelson Nov 12 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults | Louisa Nov 12 1:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | BYOC is an open workshop for people who do any kind of handicraft. Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet with your neighbors while you work on your craft project. All levels of crafting experience welcome. | |
Book Talk Adults | Northside Nov 12 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Love to read and discuss good books? Join us at the Northside Library for "Book Talk." We meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm. Call the Northside Reference Desk at 434-973-7893 ext.4 for more information. See our monthly book selections below: July 9 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Aug. 13 - Montana 1948 by Larry Watson Sept. 10 - A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler Oct. 8 - North Woods by Daniel Mason' Nov. 12 - The Street by Ann Petry Dec. 10 - The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien | |
Cookies and Crochet Adults Teens | Central Nov 12 3:00pm - 4:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() AGES 15+ Come to the library to crochet, eat cookies, and chill. Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, bring your crochet projects (your fav cookies if you want) to chat and learn all things crochet! | |
Wednesday Evening Book Group Adults | Gordon Ave Nov 12 7:30pm - 8:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join Gordon Avenue’s Wednesday Evening Book Group for a hybrid (simultaneous in-person and zoom) discussion of a variety of classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction. New members and visitors are welcome. This group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm. See below for each month’s selection. Register to receive the Zoom link.
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November 13, 2025Thursday | |||
Read and Rhyme Storytime Children | Louisa Nov 13 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 2-5 with adult or caregiver. Siblings are welcomed. A half hour of fun that promotes verbal, motor and social skills using short books, songs, and flannel stories. | |
Louisa Chess Club Teens | Louisa Nov 13 11:30am - 12:30pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | Come join in on a weekly chess club meeting. There will be a short lesson on basics of chess, followed by casual game practice. All skill levels are welcomed. Ages 6-18. Registration required. | |
Paws To Read Children | Gordon Ave Nov 13 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Make reading pawsitvely wonderful with Mac, Leo, Penny, or Ruthie- fluffy and friendly therapy dogs! Sign up for fifteen minutes to share a book and some cuddles with our canine listener. Call Gordon Avenue Library at 434-296-5544 to sign up for a slot. | |
Scene Reading Group Adults Teens | Louisa Nov 13 4:30pm - 5:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | In this group, which meets the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm, we gather together to read short scripts, parts of plays or screenplays, original compositions, or even transcribed scenes from pop culture. No acting experience necessary. This is a fun, low-stakes way to appreciate the written word, spoken aloud! | |
Dungeons and Dragons Adults | Central Nov 13 6:00pm - 8:45pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 18+. Registration required. Are you a seasoned Dungeons and Dragons player? Or are you new to the scene and want a group to play with? Come by Central on the second Thursday of every month to join us for a continuous campaign! Players of all knowledge levels are welcome. Any questions please email arodgers@jmrl.org | |
November 15, 2025Saturday | |||
Together Tales Children | Gordon Ave Nov 15 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
November 17, 2025Monday | |||
Knitting Group Adults | Scottsville Nov 17 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
Gordon Teen Advisory Board Teens | Gordon Ave Nov 17 5:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Gordon Library needs YOU! Get volunteer hours while shaping programming and the teen space, snacks included. For more information email ndefibaugh@jmrl.org | |
November 18, 2025Tuesday | |||
Stitches Adults | Northside Nov 18 10:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Join us! Bring your project and visit while you work. | |
English Conversation Circle Adults | Nov 18 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | 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. | |
Baby Toddler time Children | Louisa Nov 18 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | 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. | |
Red Cross Blood Drive Adults | Louisa Nov 18 1:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Give the gift of life by donating blood. Please register online at www.redcross.org or contact 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule your life-saving donation. | |
Plot Twisters Teen Book Club Teens | Central Nov 18 5:00pm - 6:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For teens ages 11-18. Registration Required Avid teen readers are invited to join and read a book of your choice on a monthly theme or genre! We meet on the second Tuesday each month to discuss our books, do crafts, and eat snacks. | |
Author's Edition Teen Writing Club Teens | Greene Nov 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Grades 6-12. Registration required. Do you like writing? Whether you draft stories, craft poems, or write fanfiction, you’re welcome to Author’s Edition at the Greene County Library! You can share your work, trade writing tips, try out storycrafting exercises, play word games, and engage with other creative writers. | |
CANCELLED - Dungeons & Dragons Teens | Crozet Nov 18 7:00pm - 8:45pm CanceledEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Come join us for one-off adventures of Dungeons & Dragons! For ages 13-18 only. Registration required. If you are new to the group, please complete the character form that is emailed to you before each meeting. | |
November 19, 2025Wednesday | |||
DMV Connect @ Crozet Library Adults | Crozet Nov 19 9:00am - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() DMV Connect will be available for walk-in appointments for a variety of services including REAL ID, Drivers’ licenses, ID cards, vehicle titles, vehicle registrations, and more (driving tests are not available at this location). Visit dmvnow.com for more information. Closed for lunch 12-1pm. | |
All Together Storytime Children | Scottsville Nov 19 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for ages 3-5, but all are welcome! Join the Scottsville Library for stories, songs, occasional crafts, and fun, in a warm, relaxed atmosphere that encourages early literacy, creativity, social emotional learning, and a love of books! | |
Little Bookworms Storytime Children | Nelson Nov 19 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults | Louisa Nov 19 1:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | BYOC is an open workshop for people who do any kind of handicraft. Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet with your neighbors while you work on your craft project. All levels of crafting experience welcome. | |
More and More Lego Fun! Children Teens | Nelson Nov 19 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 10+. No registration required. An hour of hands-on fun with Lego blocks at Nelson Library. Hang out every third Wednesday of the month to meet and share ideas with other Lego enthusiasts! Starts May 21st from 3:30-4:30 PM | |
Galaxies, Gravity, and the Invisible Universe: A Monthly STEM Adventure Children | Gordon Ave Nov 19 3:30pm - 4:15pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 5-7 yrs No registration. Calling all curious kids! Join the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) to explore the STEM behind space—like how gravity works, what waves are, and how scientists use technology to "see" invisible light from stars and galaxies! Using creative activities and kid-friendly models, we’ll build, test, imagine, and explore together—just like real scientists and engineers. Come tinker, explore, and blast off into a new universe of STEM fun each month! | |
PAWS reading with Charlotte Children Teens | Louisa Nov 19 4:30pm - 5:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | Come read to Charlotte a sweet goldendoodle, she loves to be the listener to your books. | |
Not Bored Games Teens | Central Nov 19 5:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to play new and familiar games, make new friends, and eat snacks. | |
November 20, 2025Thursday | |||
Read and Rhyme Storytime Children | Louisa Nov 20 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 2-5 with adult or caregiver. Siblings are welcomed. A half hour of fun that promotes verbal, motor and social skills using short books, songs, and flannel stories. | |
Louisa Chess Club Teens | Louisa Nov 20 11:30am - 12:30pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | Come join in on a weekly chess club meeting. There will be a short lesson on basics of chess, followed by casual game practice. All skill levels are welcomed. Ages 6-18. Registration required. | |
Brown Baggers Book Club Adults | Central Nov 20 12:00pm - 1:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Third Thursdays at noon. To be added to the email list contact kfarrell@Jmrl.org. June 12th, 2025 The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin July 17th, 2025 Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout August 21st, 2025 My Antonia by Willa Cather September 18th, 2025 The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder October 16th, 2025 That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by Amanda Jones November 20th, 2025 I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou December 18th, 2025- Potluck and selection meeting See the full list in Find It | |
Louisa TAB Teens | Louisa Nov 20 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 11-18 TAB meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. This is your chance to be heard when it comes to programming at the Louisa County Library. Help plan teen programs and activities. Snacks and drinks will be provided and participants will receive volunteer hours for their participation in TAB. | |
Paws To Read Children | Gordon Ave Nov 20 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | Make reading pawsitvely wonderful with Mac, Leo, Penny, or Ruthie- fluffy and friendly therapy dogs! Sign up for fifteen minutes to share a book and some cuddles with our canine listener. Call Gordon Avenue Library at 434-296-5544 to sign up for a slot. | |
Animal Book Club Adults | Central Botanical Fare 421 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Nov 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | 3rd Thursdays at 6pm at Botanical Fare on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall "If you love reading and animals, Animal Book Club is for you! Through the lens of novels and nonfiction books, we explore the ethics and emotions of our complex relationships with all creatures great and small. Jul 17 Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Aug 21 Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton Sep 18 Funny Farm by Laurie Zaleski Oct 16 The Tiger by John Vaillant Nov 20 An Immense World by Ed Yong Dec 18 Horse: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks Registration recommended (this enables us to send an automatic reminder before the event) | |
Next Step: Writing Workshop Adults | Northside Nov 20 6:30pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Unleash your inner writer! Collaborate with others to sharpen your skills. Our group is intentionally supportive. All members should be willing to submit their own writing at some point to be workshopped. Contact Maureen Spokes at mspokes@jmrl.org for more information. | |
Plan with Me: Planner and Journal Craft Program Adults Teens | Northside Nov 20 6:30pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Do you enjoy Happy Planners, scrapbooking, or journaling? Join us each month to create a scrapbook style daily planner. Feel free to bring your current planner or journal to use or any stickers, tapes or supplies you no longer find useful. We will also have a selection of stickers, tapes, pages, and rings for you to start your scrapbook planner from scratch! | |
50 Book | 12 Month Challenge Session Adults | Greene Nov 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For adults. Registration Requested. Do you want to challenge yourself to read 50 books in 12 months but really aren't sure where to start? Come join the new 50 Book | 12 Month Challenge sessions. We'll meet every other month to discuss what we are currently reading, chat about book tracking, learn about new genres, talk about recommendations and readalikes with a librarian and just get general encouragement to read 50 books in a 12 month period! Challenge Sessions are every other month on the 3rd Thursday. | |
November 22, 2025Saturday | |||
Together Tales Children | Gordon Ave Nov 22 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
L is for LEGO Children | Northside Nov 22 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 4-11. No registration required. L is for LEGO! Build fantastical creations with other LEGO-minded kids. We'll provide the LEGO bricks, you provide the creativity. Your imagination's the limit! Please call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext 5 with any questions. | |
November 24, 2025Monday | |||
Knitting Group Adults | Scottsville Nov 24 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
Tween Dungeons & Dragons Club Children Teens | Gordon Ave Nov 24 5:00pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 9-13. Registration required for each session. Play Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition), no experience or game supplies needed! Snacks provided. You can email any questions to ndefibaugh@jmrl.org. | |
November 25, 2025Tuesday | |||
Stitches Adults | Northside Nov 25 10:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Join us! Bring your project and visit while you work. | |
English Conversation Circle Adults | Nov 25 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | 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. | |
Baby Toddler time Children | Louisa Nov 25 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | 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. | |
Northside's Mystery Book Group Adults | Northside Nov 25 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Love mysteries and thrillers? Join us at the Northside Library the last Tuesday of every month! 2025 selections: January 28: Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell February 25: The Poacher’s Son by Paul Doiron March 25: The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey April 22: Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane May 27: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn June 24: The Flanders Panel by Arturo Perez-Reverte July 22: A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong August 26: Mr. Churchill’s Secretary by Susan MacNeal September 23: Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King October 28: Skinwalkers by Tony Hillerman November 25: Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith December 16: A Brilliant Death by Robin Yocum -Note earlier date for the holidays Contact 434.973.7893 x4 for further information or updates. | |
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club Adults | Louisa Nov 25 4:00pm - 5:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | This is a friendly group of serious readers meeting monthly for lively and stimulating book discussion. Newcomers always welcome. This group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm. See below for each month’s selection. Aug. 26: The Women by Kristin Hannah Sept. 23: Long Island by Colm Toibin Oct. 24: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Nov. 25: North Woods by Daniel Mason Dec. 23: How to Age Dis-gracefully by Clare Pooley Jan. 27: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Feb. 24: Vaster Wilds by Lauren Grofe | |
FPV Drone Class Teens | Nelson Nov 25 5:30pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() The last Tuesday of every month for ages 11-18. Registration encouraged, but not required!! Learn how to fly, gadgetry, electrical troubleshooting, aerial photography, flips, tricks and MORE!!! (*We use fpv.skydive for simulator time. If possible, please bring a laptop with the sim installed. Available for free on Steam. Controllers will be provided*) | |
November 26, 2025Wednesday | |||
Little Bookworms Storytime Children | Nelson Nov 26 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. | |
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults | Louisa Nov 26 1:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | BYOC is an open workshop for people who do any kind of handicraft. Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet with your neighbors while you work on your craft project. All levels of crafting experience welcome. | |
Thanksgiving Eve - Libraries close at 5pm Adults Children Teens | Central, Crozet, Gordon Ave, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Northside, Scottsville Nov 26 5:00pm - 9:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | All JMRL Libraries close at 5pm in observance of Thanksgiving Eve. | |
November 27, 2025Thursday | |||
Thanksgiving Day Adults Children Teens | Central, Crozet, Gordon Ave, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Northside, Scottsville Nov 27 all-dayEvent Actions Permalink | JMRL is closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day. | |
November 28, 2025Friday | |||
Day after Thanksgiving Adults Children Teens | Central, Crozet, Gordon Ave, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Northside, Scottsville Nov 28 all-dayEvent Actions Permalink | JMRL is closed in observance of Day after Thanksgiving. | |
November 29, 2025Saturday | |||
Together Tales Children | Gordon Ave Nov 29 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() 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. |