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July 14, 2025Monday
	Nestlings: Toddler Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 14 9:30am - 10:00amEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 1-2 years with accompanying adult. No registration is required. Wee, wiggling walkers up to 2 years old and their caregiver will enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and movement together to help develop early literacy skills and language development.
	My Three Chambered Heart Children	Northside Jul 14 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink	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 at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Fledglings: Preschool Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 14 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink	For 2-4 year-olds with an accompanying adult. No registration. Grow with books and get ready to fly! We will nurture early literacy and a love of books with Sing-Talk-Read-Play-Write. Join us for stories, music, and fun.
	Bluey Play Day Children	Central Jul 14 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required. Attention Bluey fans! Join us for a fun celebration inspired by the beloved animated series. This self-directed program encourages children and families to enjoy storytelling, play, and art together. 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 Adults Children Teens	Louisa Jul 14 11:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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: Gaming with the PS5 Teens	Central Jul 14 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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: Check out the PlayStation 5 in the Teen Space.
	Knitting Group Adults	Scottsville Jul 14 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.
	Community Meals Program Children Teens	Louisa Jul 14 1:00pm - 1:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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
	Vive la France! Adults Children Teens	Scottsville Jul 14 2:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Fun for all ages! Join us to celebrate the 14th of July ( Bastille Day)--there will be French music and French treats, as well as crafts building the Eiffel Tower, and creating collage pictures a la Matisse. We will also have a fun French artist scavenger hunt, and a trivia contest about France--enter to win a free book!--and more! Drop by at any point.
	Metal Stamping Teens	Louisa Jul 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm Program FullEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration is required. Learn the basics of making customized stamped metal jewelry.
	My Three Chambered Heart Children	Greene Jul 14 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Program will be held upstairs, in PVCC 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 at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Rope Basket Weaving with artist Michelle Nevarr Teens	Gordon Ave Jul 14 4:00pm - 5:30pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Basket weaving is the art of using pliable materials to create a three dimensional object. In this workshop you will learn the materials and techniques necessary to make a rope basket by hand. Those who do not finish their basket in the workshop will be given the materials to finish at home. Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series!
	Family Summer Movie Moana 2 Children	Greene Jul 14 6:00pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Catch a summer screening of Moana 2 (PG, 2024) at the Greene County Library. The movie starts at 6:00pm, small snacks and water will be available. Runtime: 1hr. 40min.
	Tween Tie Dye Children Teens	Crozet Jul 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program FullEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 9-12. Registration is requested It’s a tie dye party! TWEEN TIE DYE on Monday July 14th at 6PM. Bring your own t-shirt, pillow case, or even a (clean!) pair of socks and we will provide the rest.
July 15, 2025Tuesday
	Rockstar Magic Children	Nelson Jul 15 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Join Chris and Neal of Rockstar Magic for a brand-new lineup of magic and dazzling illusions that are sure to surprise and delight you! Learn more about Rockstar Magic. View other Summer 2025 Rockstar Magic performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Fledglings: Preschool Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 15 10:00am - 10:30amEvent Actions Permalink	For 2-4 year-olds with an accompanying adult. No registration. Grow with books and get ready to fly! We will nurture early literacy and a love of books with Sing-Talk-Read-Play-Write. Join us for stories, music, and fun.
	Stitches Adults	Northside Jul 15 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	Jul 15 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 Jul 15 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.
	Hatchlings: Baby Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 15 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink	For 0-16 months with accompanying adult. No registration is required. Books, bounces, and more for little lap sitters! This session has activities geared towards new and non-walkers. These activities help develop early literacy skills and language development with a favorite adult.
	Community Meals Program Children Teens	Louisa Jul 15 1:00pm - 1:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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
	Lots of Dots - The Art of Seurat Children	Crozet Jul 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm Program FullEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 6-10. Required registration begins June 30. Learn about pointillism, painting with small dots of color, by helping complete a large piece of art that celebrates artist Georges Seurat, the pioneer of the style.
	Rockstar Magic Children	Louisa Jul 15 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Join Chris and Neal of Rockstar Magic for a brand-new lineup of magic and dazzling illusions that are sure to surprise and delight you! Learn more about Rockstar Magic. View other Summer 2025 Rockstar Magic performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Painting ROCKS! Children Teens	Northside Jul 15 3:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 9-13. Registration required Paint rocks to look like food, your favorite character, or write an inspirational quote. Inspirational photos will be on hand, as well as aprons to help keep your clothes paint-free! This program is for ages 9-13 only. Please call the Children's desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 with any questions.
	Crafty Kids: Floral Pinch Pots Children	Central Jul 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	For kids ages 6-8. Registration recommended. Create beautiful pottery and decorate it with pressed dried flowers! Visit Central Library on Tuesdays at 4pm for "Terrific Tuesdays," programs specifically geared toward early elementary age kids! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org.
	Navigating Medicare with Confidence Adults	Northside Jul 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Registration optional. Learn the ins and outs of enrolling in and navigating Medicare with an unbiased expert from the Jefferson Area Board for Aging who will provide helpful information about the different options, and the different plans, available in Medicare.
	Bookaroos Children	Gordon Ave Jul 15 4:00pm - 4:45pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 6-8. Registration Required Book wranglers are invited to snack and discuss a different book each month at the library. Free books are provided for the first ten registrants. Please pick up the book as soon as possible to give your child adequate time to read before attending the book discussion. June Book: G ooseberry Park by Rylant 8 year olds may choose either Bookaroos or Book Dragons depending on interest and maturity level.** Registration is required. For more information email Glynis at gwelte@jmrl.org
	Beginning gardening series Adults	Nelson Jul 15 5:00pm - 7:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Learn about soil amendments and when to prune.
	SFX + Body Art Course with Karina Cureton Teens	Greene Jul 15 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration required. Professional makeup artist Karina Cureton will provide tips, tricks, and techniques in special effects and cosplay makeup to help you take your cosplay game to the next level. Materials provided. Can't make it this time? Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series!
	CANCELLED - Dungeons & Dragons Teens	Crozet Jul 15 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.
	The Future of AI Adults	Central Jul 15 7:00pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Concerned about where AI is headed? Excited about the possibilities? Join JMRL for an accessible community discussion with AI Safety Awareness.
July 16, 2025Wednesday
	Rockstar Magic Children	Crozet Jul 16 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. Free tickets available starting at 9am, while supplies last. Join Chris and Neal of Rockstar Magic for a brand-new lineup of magic and dazzling illusions that are sure to surprise and delight you! Learn more about Rockstar Magic. View other Summer 2025 Rockstar Magic performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Pre-school Storytime Children	Northside Jul 16 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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.
	All Together Storytime Children	Scottsville Jul 16 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink	Fun for ages 3-5, but all are welcome! Join us 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 Jul 16 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.
	Raising Readers Children	Greene Jul 16 10:30am - 11:15am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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!
	Tiny Tales Children	Central Jul 16 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	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!
	BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults	Louisa Jul 16 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.
	Community Meals Program Children Teens	Louisa Jul 16 1:00pm - 1:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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
	CANCELLED - Dungeons and Dragons Teens	Scottsville Jul 16 1:30pm - 3:30pm CanceledEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 10 and up are welcome. Whether you have played before or not, you are welcome to join a weekly D&D club at the Scottsville Library! No meetings on June 18 or on July 23.
	Rockstar Magic Children	Gordon Ave Jul 16 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Join Chris and Neal of Rockstar Magic for a brand-new lineup of magic and dazzling illusions that are sure to surprise and delight you! Learn more about Rockstar Magic. View other Summer 2025 Rockstar Magic performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	More and More Lego Fun! Children Teens	Nelson Jul 16 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
	PAWS reading with Charlotte Children Teens	Louisa Jul 16 4:30pm - 5:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	Come read to Charlotte a sweet goldendoodle, she loves to be the listener to your books.
	Wickedly Fun Wednesdays: Water Marbling Teens	Central Jul 16 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration required. Come do a different activity each week, all materials provided. This week: Explore the art of suminagashi by creating your own water marbled artwork.
	Creative Writing Club Teens	Northside Jul 16 5:00pm - 6:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration encouraged. Come to the Northside Teen Creative Writing Club and learn skills and techniques to help you with your writing. Join us for fun writing games and activities and you might accidentally learn something. New members welcome! All materials and snacks provided.
	BookMakers Adults	Central Jul 16 5:30pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Join members of Virginia Book Arts as they share their own printmaking and bookbinding projects. Discuss experiments and enthusiasms, tips and insights. No previous experience required. Newcomers welcome.
	Are You Ready For It?: Friendship Bracelet Party Adults Teens	Gordon Ave Jul 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11 to Adult. Registration optional. Make friendship bracelets and sing, hum, or dance the afternoon away. Drop in with your own friends or make new ones, and trade bracelets or take them home with you.
	Create Your Own Manga Teens	Crozet Jul 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration required. Manga is a Japanese art form that encompasses drawn cartoons, comic books, and graphic novels. Manga characters tell a visual story. Join artist Michelle Nevarr for this workshop to create your own manga characters and tell your own story! Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series!
	Northside's Wednesday Evening Book Group Adults	Northside Jul 16 7:00pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	We meet the third Wednesday of each month. Join us for a stimulating and illuminating discussion on books you'll be glad you read. Contact Maureen Spokes at mspokes@jmrl.org or call 434-973-7893 ext. 4 for more information. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (Feb 19) Chesapeake Requiem: A Year with the Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island by Earl Swift (March 19) An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong (April 16) Book Selections: Come and help select the titles we will read in the coming year ( May 21) Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin (June 18) The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (July 16) The Women by Kristen Hannah (August 20)
July 17, 2025Thursday
	Rockstar Magic Children	Scottsville Jul 17 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Join Chris and Neal of Rockstar Magic for a brand-new lineup of magic and dazzling illusions that are sure to surprise and delight you! Learn more about Rockstar Magic. View other Summer 2025 Rockstar Magic performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Preschool Storytime Children	Crozet Jul 17 10:00am - 10:30am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 2- to 5-year-olds with an accompanying adult. A fun half hour that promotes verbal, motor and social skills through the use of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Required registration begins on Monday for each week’s storytime.
	Pre-school Storytime Children	Northside Jul 17 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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.
	Anything is Popsicle! Children	Nelson Jul 17 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink	Fun for kids elementary school age and older every Thursday this summer; from 10:30-11:30 at Nelson Memorial Library. We'll explore many different ways to "Color Our World": arts and crafts, yard games, and play acting activities. Popsicles will be provided while supplies last. No registration required.
	Read and Rhyme Storytime Children	Louisa Jul 17 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.
	Reading Rumpus Children	Gordon Ave Jul 17 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink	For 0-4 years with accompanying adult. No registration. A lively literacy drop-in that brings books to life with participation, song, and movement. Designed for children up to 4 years (but all are welcome!) to encourage early literacy and language development.
	Wiggle Time Children	Greene Jul 17 10:30am - 11:00am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Storytime for ages 1-2 with an accompanying parent or caregiver, siblings welcome! Registration encouraged. Join this wiggly, movement-filled get-together where we build literacy skills and have fun with stories, songs, movement, action rhymes, and more. At the end of every storytime there will be a short social playtime with toys provided by the Friends of the Greene County Library.
	Chair Yoga Adults	Crozet Tabor Presbyterian Church 5804 Tabor Street Crozet, VA 22932 Jul 17 10:45am - 11:45amEvent Actions Permalink	Summer location: Tabor Presbyterian Church. No class June 19 Chair yoga allows participants to experience the benefits of yoga without the necessity of getting up and down from the floor or worrying about falling when doing standing poses. The body is still taken through a full range of motion. A consultation with one’s doctor is highly recommended. A certified instructor, Leslie Schneider has over 20 years of teaching experience. No registration required.
	Navigating Medicare with Confidence Adults	Central Jul 17 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Learn the ins and outs of enrolling in and navigating Medicare with an unbiased expert from the Jefferson Area Board on Aging, who will provide helpful information about the different options, and the different plans, available in Medicare.
	Babies and Books	Northside Jul 17 11:00am - 11:20amEvent Actions Permalink	For babies 0-24 months. No registration required, but space is limited Join us with your baby for stories, rhymes, and bounces in Northside Library’s meeting room. Please call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext.5 with any questions.
	Wee Ones Children	Crozet Jul 17 11:15am - 11:45am Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 12 to 23 month-olds. Registration begins June 5. This 6-week session is a special time for babies and caregivers to read, sing, move, and play! No siblings, please; this is a special one-on-one time. Each baby will need the full attention of his or her caregiver.
	Louisa Chess Club Teens	Louisa Jul 17 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 Jul 17 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
	Community Meals Program Children Teens	Louisa Jul 17 1:00pm - 1:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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
	D&D Trainer Session Teens	Louisa Jul 17 1:30pm - 3:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	For ages 12-16. Registration required. Are you a new player looking to get into the infinite worlds of D&D? Elina will teach you the basics of creating a character and how to maximize that character’s abilities in-game. This session will focus on making detailed characters and will feature a short adventure to let you learn the principles of exploration, interaction, and combat. Character & spell sheets will be provided. Well met, adventurer!
	Summer Movie Series Children Teens	Louisa Jul 17 2:00pm - 3:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	June 5, The Wild Robot (PG, 2024) 101 minutes June 12, Despicable Me 4, (PG, 2024) 94 minutes June 26, The Garfield Movie (PG, 2024) 101 minutes July 3, Wonka (PG, 2023) 112 minutes July 10, Dog Man (PG, 2025) 93 minutes July 17, Disneynature: Bears (G, 2014) 77 minutes July 24, Moana 2 (PG, 2024) 100 minutes July 31, Mufasa: The Lion King (PG, 2024) 118 minutes
	Rockstar Magic Children	Greene Jul 17 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Program will be held upstairs, in PVCC Join Chris and Neal of Rockstar Magic for a brand-new lineup of magic and dazzling illusions that are sure to surprise and delight you! Learn more about Rockstar Magic. View other Summer 2025 Rockstar Magic performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Heifetz Concert Adults Teens	Crozet Jul 17 3:00pm - 5:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	The Heifetz Institute presents a free concert of solo and chamber music featuring exceptional students from its 2025 summer program
	Kaleidoscope: End of the Rainbow! Children	Gordon Ave Jul 17 3:00pm - 3:45pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 6-8 yrs. Registration required Color your world with STEAM! This week explore rainbows with Heidi and Glynis! Be prepared to get messy and have fun!
	Louisa TAB Teens	Louisa Jul 17 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.
	Artistic Antics: Ink Coasters Children Teens	Central Jul 17 4:30pm - 5:30pm Program FullEvent Actions Permalink	For ages 9 to 12. Registration requested. Experiment with vibrant alcohol inks to create stunning, one-of-a-kind coasters! Learn how to blend colors, manipulate patterns, and seal your artwork for a functional and beautiful finished product. Visit Central Library on select Thursdays at 4:30pm for "Totally Tween Thursdays," programs specifically geared toward tweens! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org.
	Animal Book Club Adults	Central Botanical Fare 421 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Jul 17 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 Jul 17 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 Jul 17 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 Jul 17 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.
July 18, 2025Friday
	That Other Bridge Club Adults	Louisa Jul 18 10:00am - 2:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Come play bridge with us on Fridays. Lessons provided for beginners. Beginners 10am-12noon Experienced 12noon-2pm Action packed play for the experienced bridge player. Learn a new game, meet some new people!
	Rockstar Magic Children	Central Jul 18 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Join Chris and Neal of Rockstar Magic for a brand-new lineup of magic and dazzling illusions that are sure to surprise and delight you! Learn more about Rockstar Magic. View other Summer 2025 Rockstar Magic performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Navigating Medicare with Confidence Adults	Nelson Jul 18 1:00pm - 3:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Learn the ins and outs of enrolling in and navigating Medicare with an unbiased expert from the Jefferson Area Board on Aging who will provide helpful information about the different options, and the different plans, available in Medicare.
	Bilingual Storytime Children	Northside Jul 18 2:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	All ages welcome. No registration required. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish. Children must be with a caregiver. Disfruten cuentos, canciones, y rimas en inglés y español. No se necesitan registrarse. Personas de todas las edades son bienvenidos. Los niños deben estar con un/a cuidador/a (Padre, madre, u otro/a adulto/a).
	Beginner Watercolor Teens	Scottsville Jul 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	For ages 11-18. Registration required. Local artist and teacher, Michelle Nevarr, will introduce students to the basics of painting with watercolor, including materials, techniques, and color theory. Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series!
	LEGO Block Party Children	Gordon Ave Jul 18 3:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration. 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 creation.
	Rockstar Magic Children	Northside Jul 18 3:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Join Chris and Neal of Rockstar Magic for a brand-new lineup of magic and dazzling illusions that are sure to surprise and delight you! Learn more about Rockstar Magic. View other Summer 2025 Rockstar Magic performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
July 19, 2025Saturday
	Saturday Storytime Children	Central Jul 19 10:00am - 10:30amEvent Actions Permalink	Drop in for stories, songs, and more! Designed to encourage early literacy and language development for children up to age 3, and to entertain the whole family. No registration.
	Together Tales Children	Gordon Ave Jul 19 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.
	M is for Movie! Children	Northside Jul 19 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	M is for Movie! Come watch Sonic 3 (2024, PG) this July at Northside Library. Popcorn provided! Registration required! Call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 with any questions.
	Hooked On Books 2 Children	Nelson Jul 19 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Designed for kids 9-12 years old. Start your summer reading with a graphic novel featuring characters from famous books escaping and causing trouble in the New York Public Library! Register to get your own copy of the book The Night Librarians by Christopher Lincoln, and then join the group meeting on June 21st at 1:30 in the Nelson Memorial Library large meeting room. We'll have snacks and do a fun activity together! July 19th Katt vs. Dogg by Chris Grabenstein and James Patterson August 16th TBD
	Inedible Jewelry Teens	Central Jul 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 12-18. Registration required. Miniatures artist Jessica Partain will cover basic techniques in working with polymer clay to make food items and turn them into earrings or necklaces.
	Write On! Teen Creative Writing Workshop Teens	Gordon Ave Jul 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 13-18. Registration is required. Unleash your creativity in this afternoon writing workshop with Erin James from WriterHouse. You will be free to write what you want (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, songs) while exploring a few tools and techniques crucial to all types of writing. We will look at examples of writing across genres and use a variety of prompts and exercises to help you dive into your own work. You are welcome to work on something new or a work-in-progress. Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series!
	Teen Lego Club Teens	Northside Jul 19 2:00pm - 3:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Build epic LEGO creations! Make new friends and accept our challenges to build something new. Drop in anytime 2-3:30pm and join the fun! All materials will be provided
	Tie-Dye Toes & Totes Teens	Greene Jul 19 2:00pm - 3:30pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	Grades 6-12. Registration required. It's time for tie-dye in July! Come create colorful socks and book totes at the Greene County Library! All materials provided. Email the YA Librarian Hannah at hshumway@jmrl.org with any questions!
July 21, 2025Monday
	Nestlings: Toddler Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 21 9:30am - 10:00amEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 1-2 years with accompanying adult. No registration is required. Wee, wiggling walkers up to 2 years old and their caregiver will enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and movement together to help develop early literacy skills and language development.
	My Three Chambered Heart Children	Central Jul 21 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink	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 at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Fledglings: Preschool Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 21 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink	For 2-4 year-olds with an accompanying adult. No registration. Grow with books and get ready to fly! We will nurture early literacy and a love of books with Sing-Talk-Read-Play-Write. Join us for stories, music, and fun.
	Summer Yoga Adults Children Teens	Louisa Jul 21 11:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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: Shrink Plastic Accessories Teens	Central Jul 21 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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 cool accessories for yourself or friends using shrink plastic.
	Knitting Group Adults	Scottsville Jul 21 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.
	Community Meals Program Children Teens	Louisa Jul 21 1:00pm - 1:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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
	DIY Zines and Zine Release Party Teens	Louisa Jul 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	For ages 11-18. Registration recommended. Check out JMRL's recently published Zines and Learn how to make your own! Zines are small-circulation, independently created mini-magazines. They offer a creative outlet for sharing ideas and interests on various topics, from music and poetry to politics and art. All materials will be provided.
	My Three Chambered Heart Children	Scottsville Jul 21 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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 at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Rather Be Reading Children	Greene Jul 21 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program FullEvent Actions Permalink	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 Teens	Gordon Ave Jul 21 5:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	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
	Empathetic Listening 101 Adults	Crozet Jul 21 6:00pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Practice listening skills to deepen your relationships and build community communications in this interactive workshop, based on the principles of nonviolent communication.
July 22, 2025Tuesday
	Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity Children	Nelson Jul 22 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Journey through outer space with Captain Curiosity in this fun-filled, theatrical science adventure! Learn more about Captain Curiosity. View other Summer 2025 Captain Curiosity performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Fledglings: Preschool Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 22 10:00am - 10:30amEvent Actions Permalink	For 2-4 year-olds with an accompanying adult. No registration. Grow with books and get ready to fly! We will nurture early literacy and a love of books with Sing-Talk-Read-Play-Write. Join us for stories, music, and fun.
	Stitches Adults	Northside Jul 22 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	Jul 22 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 Jul 22 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.
	Hatchlings: Baby Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 22 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink	For 0-16 months with accompanying adult. No registration is required. Books, bounces, and more for little lap sitters! This session has activities geared towards new and non-walkers. These activities help develop early literacy skills and language development with a favorite adult.
	Embroidery Exploration Teens	Nelson Jul 22 1:00pm - 3:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration not required Join us to try your hand at embroidery! Follow a kit, or design something yourself! All Materials Provided!
	Northside's Mystery Book Group Adults	Northside Jul 22 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.
	Community Meals Program Children Teens	Louisa Jul 22 1:00pm - 1:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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
	Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity Children	Louisa Jul 22 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Journey through outer space with Captain Curiosity in this fun-filled, theatrical science adventure! Learn more about Captain Curiosity. View other Summer 2025 Captain Curiosity performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Bookworms Book Club Children	Northside Jul 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 6-9. Registration required. Special summer-only book club for beginning and emerging readers! Enjoy snacks as we read part of an early chapter book and then play a game or make a craft! Participants will get a copy of the book to take home and keep! June: Home is Where the Heart Is by Cam Higgins July: Real Pigeons Fight Crime! by Andrew McDonald August: The Absent Alpacas by Kayla Whaley Call the Children's desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 with any questions.
	LEGO R2-D2 Community Build Children Teens	Greene Jul 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	For families. Registration requested. Visit the library to finish building R2-D2 using LEGO! The community built droid will be on display in the library. If the build is completed within the hour, the group can start on a new surprise mystery LEGO community build! This program is designed for families to build together. Please contact the branch with questions.
	Splash of Color Paint Party Children	Central Jul 22 4:00pm - 5:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	For kids ages 6-8 and their families (younger or older siblings welcome!). No registration required. Unleash your creativity and have a blast painting your very own masterpiece! Please dress for mess. Visit Central Library on Tuesdays at 4pm for "Terrific Tuesdays," programs specifically geared toward early elementary age kids! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org.
	Tuesday Afternoon Book Club Adults	Louisa Jul 22 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. Jan. 28: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Feb. 25: The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate Mar 25: Same Page Community Read: Chesapeake requiem : a year with the watermen of vanishing Tangier Island by Earl Swift Apr 22: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt May 27: After Annie by Anna Quindlen June 24: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis Jul 22: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
July 23, 2025Wednesday
	Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity Children	Crozet Jul 23 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. Free tickets available starting at 9am, while supplies last. Journey through outer space with Captain Curiosity in this fun-filled, theatrical science adventure! Learn more about Captain Curiosity. View other Summer 2025 Captain Curiosity performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Pre-school Storytime Children	Northside Jul 23 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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.
	All Together Storytime Children	Scottsville Jul 23 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink	Fun for ages 3-5, but all are welcome! Join us 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 Jul 23 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.
	Raising Readers Children	Greene Jul 23 10:30am - 11:15am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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!
	Tiny Tales Children	Central Jul 23 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	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!
	BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults	Louisa Jul 23 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.
	Community Meals Program Children Teens	Louisa Jul 23 1:00pm - 1:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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
	Taylor Swift program Adults Teens	Scottsville Jul 23 2:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Are you a Swiftie? Do you love Taylor Swift songs? Come celebrate at The Scottsville Library: make the friendship bracelets while listening to Taylor Swift songs, and enter your name to win a book about Taylor Swift! You can also personalize a journal for your own poetry and songs, take a photo with Taylor Swift props, decorate a canvas bag (for your journal, pens and pencils, make-up etc), and enjoy Taylor Swift coloring pages and trivia-- and more! Drop in at any point!
	Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity Children	Gordon Ave Jul 23 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Journey through outer space with Captain Curiosity in this fun-filled, theatrical science adventure! Learn more about Captain Curiosity. View other Summer 2025 Captain Curiosity performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Tween & Teen Zentangle Workshop with Heidi Thorsen, CZT Children Teens	Crozet Jul 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	9-18 yrs olds - Join certified Zentangle teacher Heidi Thorsen for a monthly exploration of Huggins, the 2025 Zentangle tangle of the year. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. No artistic experience needed - all materials provided.
	CANCELLED - Teen Advisory Board Teens	Northside Jul 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm CanceledEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration required. We are now accepting applications for the Teen Advisory Board! Teens can join and help make our library amazing. We want to hear from YOU! You will get the opportunity to contribute your ideas on what programs you want to have, which snacks are best, which books we should promote, and so much more. Ask for an application at the teen desk or find it at jmrl.org/join-teen-advisory-board.
	Wickedly Fun Wednesdays: YA Book Club Teens	Central Jul 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration required. Come do a different activity each week, all materials provided. This week: Come talk about your favorite reads and exchange book recommendations with other teens.
	BookMakers Adults	Central Jul 23 5:30pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Join members of Virginia Book Arts as they share their own printmaking and bookbinding projects. Discuss experiments and enthusiasms, tips and insights. No previous experience required. Newcomers welcome.
	Adult Anime Club Adults	Northside Jul 23 6:30pm - 8:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 18+. Missing your old anime club from high school or college? Come out to watch and discuss anime with us! Refreshments will be served.
	Needlefelt a Black Bear Adults Teens	Greene Jul 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	For adults and teens (ages 12 & up). Registration Required. This is a second session due to popular demand (same craft as June 18th)! Learn to needlefelt a black bear and bumblebee buddies in this craft for teens & adults! All materials provided.
	Zentangle Workshop with Heidi Thorsen, CZT Adults Teens	Crozet Jul 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Join certified Zentangle teacher Heidi Thorsen for a monthly exploration of Huggins, the 2025 Zentangle tangle of the year. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. No artistic experience needed - all materials provided.
July 24, 2025Thursday
	Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity Children	Scottsville Jul 24 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Journey through outer space with Captain Curiosity in this fun-filled, theatrical science adventure! Learn more about Captain Curiosity. View other Summer 2025 Captain Curiosity performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Preschool Storytime Children	Crozet Jul 24 10:00am - 10:30am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 2- to 5-year-olds with an accompanying adult. A fun half hour that promotes verbal, motor and social skills through the use of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Required registration begins on Monday for each week’s storytime.
	Pre-school Storytime Children	Northside Jul 24 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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.
	Anything is Popsicle! Children	Nelson Jul 24 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink	Fun for kids elementary school age and older every Thursday this summer; from 10:30-11:30 at Nelson Memorial Library. We'll explore many different ways to "Color Our World": arts and crafts, yard games, and play acting activities. Popsicles will be provided while supplies last. No registration required.
	Read and Rhyme Storytime Children	Louisa Jul 24 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.
	Reading Rumpus Children	Gordon Ave Jul 24 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink	For 0-4 years with accompanying adult. No registration. A lively literacy drop-in that brings books to life with participation, song, and movement. Designed for children up to 4 years (but all are welcome!) to encourage early literacy and language development.
	Wiggle Time Children	Greene Jul 24 10:30am - 11:00am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Storytime for ages 1-2 with an accompanying parent or caregiver, siblings welcome! Registration encouraged. Join this wiggly, movement-filled get-together where we build literacy skills and have fun with stories, songs, movement, action rhymes, and more. At the end of every storytime there will be a short social playtime with toys provided by the Friends of the Greene County Library.
	Chair Yoga Adults	Crozet Tabor Presbyterian Church 5804 Tabor Street Crozet, VA 22932 Jul 24 10:45am - 11:45amEvent Actions Permalink	Summer location: Tabor Presbyterian Church. No class June 19 Chair yoga allows participants to experience the benefits of yoga without the necessity of getting up and down from the floor or worrying about falling when doing standing poses. The body is still taken through a full range of motion. A consultation with one’s doctor is highly recommended. A certified instructor, Leslie Schneider has over 20 years of teaching experience. No registration required.
	Babies and Books	Northside Jul 24 11:00am - 11:20amEvent Actions Permalink	For babies 0-24 months. No registration required, but space is limited Join us with your baby for stories, rhymes, and bounces in Northside Library’s meeting room. Please call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext.5 with any questions.
	Wee Ones Children	Crozet Jul 24 11:15am - 11:45am Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 12 to 23 month-olds. Registration begins June 5. This 6-week session is a special time for babies and caregivers to read, sing, move, and play! No siblings, please; this is a special one-on-one time. Each baby will need the full attention of his or her caregiver.
	Louisa Chess Club Teens	Louisa Jul 24 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.
	Community Meals Program Children Teens	Louisa Jul 24 1:00pm - 1:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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
	Summer Movie Series Children Teens	Louisa Jul 24 2:00pm - 3:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	June 5, The Wild Robot (PG, 2024) 101 minutes June 12, Despicable Me 4, (PG, 2024) 94 minutes June 26, The Garfield Movie (PG, 2024) 101 minutes July 3, Wonka (PG, 2023) 112 minutes July 10, Dog Man (PG, 2025) 93 minutes July 17, Disneynature: Bears (G, 2014) 77 minutes July 24, Moana 2 (PG, 2024) 100 minutes July 31, Mufasa: The Lion King (PG, 2024) 118 minutes
	Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity Children	Greene Jul 24 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Program will be held upstairs, in PVCC Journey through outer space with Captain Curiosity in this fun-filled, theatrical science adventure! Learn more about Captain Curiosity. View other Summer 2025 Captain Curiosity performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Relief Printmaking Workshop Teens	Northside Jul 24 3:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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!
	Paws To Read Children	Gordon Ave Jul 24 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.
	Artistic Antics: Drip Sculpture Children Teens	Central Jul 24 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	For ages 9 to 12. Registration requested. Get inspired by contemporary artist Dan Lam and create your own vibrant drip sculpture! Using clay, we’ll explore how to sculpt organic, gravity-defying forms that look like they’re melting or oozing. Play with color, texture, and shape to design a one-of-a-kind tactile artwork! Visit Central Library on select Thursdays at 4:30pm for "Totally Tween Thursdays," programs specifically geared toward tweens! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org.
	Writing Group Adults Teens	Louisa Jul 24 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	This is an informal gathering of people who write or would like to begin writing. We meet the fourth Thursday of every month, 4:30-5:30 pm, to read, write, share, play writing games, and discuss writing habits and strategies. Come join us, all are welcome
July 25, 2025Friday
	That Other Bridge Club Adults	Louisa Jul 25 10:00am - 2:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Come play bridge with us on Fridays. Lessons provided for beginners. Beginners 10am-12noon Experienced 12noon-2pm Action packed play for the experienced bridge player. Learn a new game, meet some new people!
	Adult Sewing: Meet the Machine Adults	Central Jul 25 10:00am - 12:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 18+. Registration required. Week one of our Adult Sewing Series! Bring your machine or borrow one of ours (sewing machines limited) Here you'll learn how to operate your machine and learn some sewing basics! You'll even leave with a fun craft!
	Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity Children	Central Jul 25 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Journey through outer space with Captain Curiosity in this fun-filled, theatrical science adventure! Learn more about Captain Curiosity. View other Summer 2025 Captain Curiosity performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Block Play Children	Crozet Jul 25 10:30am - 11:30am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 6-35 months. Requested registration begins July 4. Drop-ins are always welcome. Blocks are the champions of children’s toys. Through play with blocks, babies learn about math, physics, and language, all while using their amazing motor and social skills. We will provide a variety of block stations for you and your little one to explore.
	Storytime Replay Children	Greene Jul 25 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink	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.
	CANCELLED - Dungeons & Dragons Teens	Northside Jul 25 2:00pm - 4:00pm CanceledEvent Actions Permalink	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.
	Page Turners, A Book Club for Kids Children	Crozet Jul 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Read: Poppy by Avi Ages 8-11. Required registration begins June 23. Ruled by the intimidating great-horned owl, Mr. Ocax, the small animals of Dimwood forest live in strict obedience and constant fear. Knowing the way they are treated is unjust, Poppy, a plucky young field mouse, sets out to prove that Mr. Ocax is nothing but a spineless bully. Packed with action and adventure, this book is sure to be a page turner! Stop by the library to get your free copy of Poppy. Read or listen to the book by July 25, then join other kids for an hour of book club discussion and fun.
	LEGO Block Party Children	Gordon Ave Jul 25 3:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration. 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 creation.
	Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity Children	Northside Jul 25 3:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Journey through outer space with Captain Curiosity in this fun-filled, theatrical science adventure! Learn more about Captain Curiosity. View other Summer 2025 Captain Curiosity performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Paws To Read: Miss Freckles Children	Nelson Jul 25 3:30pm - 4:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	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!
	Final Fridays PG-13 Movie Night Teens	Nelson Jul 25 4:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 12+ Drop-Off Movie Event. Bring Your Blanket and Pillow. Popcorn Provided May 30th--Wonka (PG, 2023) June 27th--Mean GIrls (PG-13, 2024) July 25th--Twisters (PG-13, 2024) August 29th--Fall Guy (PG-13, 2024) September 26th--Mufasa (PG, 2024) October 31st--Haunted Mansion (PG-13, 2023) Hosted by Nelson Memorial Library 4-6pm on the Last Friday of every month
July 26, 2025Saturday
	Saturday Storytime Children	Central Jul 26 10:00am - 10:30amEvent Actions Permalink	Drop in for stories, songs, and more! Designed to encourage early literacy and language development for children up to age 3, and to entertain the whole family. No registration.
	Enchanted Brew Book Club Adults	Nelson Jul 26 10:30am - 12:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	Intended for 18+. No registration required! Escape to new worlds with new friends in this fantasy book club. Take a break from riding dragons and slaying monsters to enjoy a good cup of coffee and some snacks while we discuss the hottest fantasy books on the last Saturday morning of the month! May: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros June: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (may begin discussing Onyx Storm) July: TBD
	Bilingual Storytime Children	Northside Jul 26 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink	All ages welcome. No registration required. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish. Children must be with a caregiver. Disfruten cuentos, canciones, y rimas en inglés y español. No se necesitan registrarse. Personas de todas las edades son bienvenidos. Los niños deben estar con un/a cuidador/a (Padre, madre, u otro/a adulto/a).
	Together Tales Children	Gordon Ave Jul 26 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.
	Nature Journaling with Dawn Bonner Adults	Northside Jul 26 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Nature Journaling encourages a life long appreciation for nature. Learn to observe and record impressions that will inspire you and continue to feed your curiosity. Register at www.jmrl.org to reserve your spot at this amazing program.
	Saturday Afternoon Family LEGO Drop-In Children	Greene Jul 26 2:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	For All Ages. No Registration Required. Bring the family to the library every 4th Saturday of the month to enjoy a fun afternoon of building with LEGO and DUPLO! Drop in for a few minutes, or stay for a while. Library blocks are provided, please leave yours at home. *Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
	Last Saturday Storytime Children	Scottsville Jul 26 2:00pm - 3:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 3-6 but all are welcome! Join us for a joyful afternoon of stories, songs, and crafts! Last Saturdays in April, May, June, and July.
	L is for LEGO Children	Northside Jul 26 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.
July 28, 2025Monday
	Nestlings: Toddler Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 28 9:30am - 10:00amEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 1-2 years with accompanying adult. No registration is required. Wee, wiggling walkers up to 2 years old and their caregiver will enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and movement together to help develop early literacy skills and language development.
	My Three Chambered Heart Children	Louisa Jul 28 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink	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 at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Fledglings: Preschool Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 28 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink	For 2-4 year-olds with an accompanying adult. No registration. Grow with books and get ready to fly! We will nurture early literacy and a love of books with Sing-Talk-Read-Play-Write. Join us for stories, music, and fun.
	Jump In Playtime Children	Central Jul 28 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required. Drop in for a fun, informal playtime with a variety of toys that promote early literacy skills. 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.
	Brown Bag Book Club Adults	Nelson Jul 28 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Designed for Adults. Registration Encouraged Join the Brown Bag Book Club on the 4th Monday of the month for lively discussions about a variety of books! June: Horse by Geraldine Brooks July: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell August: Our Towns by James Fallows September: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich October: American Rambler by Neil King
	Drop-In Mondays: Air-Dry Clay Teens	Central Jul 28 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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: Mold a sculptural masterpiece or functional object out of clay.
	Knitting Group Adults	Scottsville Jul 28 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.
	The Craft Circle Adults	Greene Jul 28 1:30pm - 3:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Calling all crafters! This is a bring-your-own-craft group designed for encouragement and community. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, papercraft, color or anything else you desire. Bring your craft on the last Monday of the month from 1:30 to 3pm. We can't wait to see you there!
	My Three Chambered Heart Children	Crozet Jul 28 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. Free tickets available starting at 1pm, while supplies last. 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 at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Paws To Read Children	Gordon Ave Jul 28 2:30pm - 3:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	Make reading pawsitvely wonderful with Juno,a fluffy, friendly and hypoallergenic therapy dog! 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.
	Tween D&D Club Children Teens	Gordon Ave Jul 28 5:00pm - 7:00pm Program FullEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 9-14. 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.
	"Conclave" (PG-13) - Monday Movie Night Adults	Greene Jul 28 5:30pm - 7:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	For adults. No registration required. "Conclave" Rated PG-13, runtime 2hr. From IMDB: When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. Visit on select Monday nights throughout the summer to enjoy a movie night for adults! Small snacks and water provided. Upcoming Monday Movie Night - Monday, August 25 at 5:30pm - "Knives Out" (PG-13).
	Crozet Writers Hub Adults	Crozet Jul 28 6:00pm - 7:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	Join other local writers for creativity, accountability, support, treats and tea. All levels welcome!
	Grown-Up Game Night Adults	Northside Jul 28 6:30pm - 8:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 18+. Race against other players to unite the most islands in an archipelago in the month's featured game, Blue Lagoon! A tutorial will be offered for the featured game, other games will be available to play, and feel free to bring your own games as well! Refreshments will be served.
	Novel Chat Book Club Teens	Northside Jul 28 7:00pm - 8:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 12-18. Registration required. Join us for an hour of book talks, snacks, and activities! Copies of the books are available for participants on a first-come basis. Please call the Northside Teen Desk at 434-973-7893 ext 6 to have your book sent to your pick-up branch. This month’s theme is “historical fiction for people who don’t like historical fiction”. Choose one of the books listed below or choose your own. Bomb by Steve Sheinkin The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day The Faithful Spy by John Hendrix
July 29, 2025Tuesday
	Fledglings: Preschool Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 29 10:00am - 10:30amEvent Actions Permalink	For 2-4 year-olds with an accompanying adult. No registration. Grow with books and get ready to fly! We will nurture early literacy and a love of books with Sing-Talk-Read-Play-Write. Join us for stories, music, and fun.
	Stitches Adults	Northside Jul 29 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	Jul 29 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 Jul 29 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.
	Hatchlings: Baby Storytime Children	Gordon Ave Jul 29 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink	For 0-16 months with accompanying adult. No registration is required. Books, bounces, and more for little lap sitters! This session has activities geared towards new and non-walkers. These activities help develop early literacy skills and language development with a favorite adult.
	A Mine Craft Movie Children Teens	Louisa Jul 29 2:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	A Mine Craft Movie (PG, 2025) 101 mins
	Tween Nom the Rainbow Children Teens	Gordon Ave Jul 29 2:00pm - 2:45pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 9-13. Registration required Get ready to taste a rainbow of flavor as you select from an assortment of confections to make your very own candy sushi.
	Medicare Fraud Prevention Adults	Greene Jul 29 3:00pm - 4:05pmEvent Actions Permalink	Medicare is confusing. JABA Insurance Counseling's free presentations help you understand the ins and outs of Medicare, your options, and how to protect yourself from scams and fraud.
	Teen Nom the Rainbow Teens	Gordon Ave Jul 29 3:30pm - 4:15pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 13-18. Registration required Get ready to taste a rainbow of flavor as you select from an assortment of confections to make your very own candy sushi.
	Fairy House Children	Northside Jul 29 4:00pm - 8:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 4 and up. Fairy Houses - 2 sessions: 4pm OR 6:30pm. Register for a time slot (4pm OR 6:30pm) by calling the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 beginning on July 14 at 10am. One adult must attend with each registered child Using mosses, sticks, acorns, and other natural materials, create a little dwelling for the fairy living in your house or garden.
	Stitches Handcraft Group Adults Children Teens	Crozet Jul 29 4:30pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 8 to adult. Bring any handwork project you’re working on and join this fun group for a time of handcrafting and sharing.
	Crafty Kids: Whimsical Whirligigs Children	Central Jul 29 5:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	For kids ages 6-8. No registration required. Catch the breeze and unleash the power of the wind! Join us for a whirlwind of fun as we craft delightful paper pinwheels. Visit Central Library on Tuesdays at 4pm for "Terrific Tuesdays," programs specifically geared toward early elementary age kids! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org.
	FPV Drone Class Teens	Nelson Jul 29 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)
	Cookbook Book Club - "Thoughtful Cooking" Adults Teens	Greene Jul 29 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	For adults & teens (13+). Registration required. Take a look at the chosen cookbook reserved at the Greene Co. Library before the program. Choose and we will copy your recipe(s). Bring your prepared dish to the library for a shared dinner with other participants! This month's cookbook is "Thoughtful Cooking" by William Stark Dissen Sponsored by the Greene Friends of the Library.
July 30, 2025Wednesday
	Pre-school Storytime Children	Northside Jul 30 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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.
	Popsicle and Sprinkler Fun! Children	Scottsville Jul 30 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink	Fun for all ages! Enjoy the last Storytime of the Summer with popsicles and sprinklers! Just bring towels and a change of clothes. We will provide the popsicles, water, and fun! Weather permitting on the Scottsville Library Lawn.
	Little Bookworms Storytime Children	Nelson Jul 30 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. This storytime will be special because the local school bus will visit and take kids for a ride!
	Raising Readers Children	Greene Jul 30 10:30am - 11:15am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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!
	Tiny Tales Children	Central Jul 30 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	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!
	BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults	Louisa Jul 30 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.
	Navigating Medicare with Confidence Adults	Nelson Jul 30 1:00pm - 3:00pmEvent Actions Permalink	Learn the ins and outs of enrolling in and navigating Medicare with an unbiased expert from the Jefferson Area Board on Aging who will provide helpful information about the different options, and the different plans, available in Medicare.
	CANCELLED - Dungeons and Dragons Teens	Scottsville Jul 30 1:30pm - 3:30pm CanceledEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 10 and up are welcome. Whether you have played before or not, you are welcome to join a weekly D&D club at the Scottsville Library! No meetings on June 18 or on July 23.
	Adventure of the Missing Color with Science Heroes Children	Gordon Ave Jul 30 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Celebrate the colors of our world in this interactive, hands-on science adventure! Learn more about Science Heroes. View other July and August 2025 Science Heroes performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Wickedly Fun Wednesdays: Cupcake Decorating Teens	Central Jul 30 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration required. Come do a different activity each week, all materials provided. This week: Decorate a delicious cupcake masterpiece- then eat it!
	Creative Writing Club Teens	Northside Jul 30 5:00pm - 6:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 11-18. Registration encouraged. Come to the Northside Teen Creative Writing Club and learn skills and techniques to help you with your writing. Join us for fun writing games and activities and you might accidentally learn something. New members welcome! All materials and snacks provided.
	BookMakers Adults	Central Jul 30 5:30pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Join members of Virginia Book Arts as they share their own printmaking and bookbinding projects. Discuss experiments and enthusiasms, tips and insights. No previous experience required. Newcomers welcome.
	Silent Book Club Adults Teens	Gordon Ave Jul 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Read together in quiet camaraderie. A book club with no assigned reading, and no required discussion. The evening goes like this: 6-6:30: gather, grab a snack, and settle in.6:30-7:30 silent reading time. 7:30-8: optional social time, or keep reading. Registration recommended (this allows the library to send an you automatic reminder leading up to the event). For teens and adults (ages 13+).
	Balloon Animal Creations Teens	Crozet Jul 30 6:30pm - 8:00pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	For ages 9-18. Registration Required. Join us for a hands on class to learn how to make balloon animals with George Buckley of Mirth-n-Magic Entertainment. Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series!
July 31, 2025Thursday
	Adventure of the Missing Color with Science Heroes Children	Scottsville Jul 31 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Celebrate the colors of our world in this interactive, hands-on science adventure! Learn more about Science Heroes. View other July and August 2025 Science Heroes performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Preschool Storytime Children	Crozet Jul 31 10:00am - 10:30am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 2- to 5-year-olds with an accompanying adult. A fun half hour that promotes verbal, motor and social skills through the use of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Required registration begins on Monday for each week’s storytime.
	Pre-school Storytime Children	Northside Jul 31 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	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.
	Anything is Popsicle! Children	Nelson Jul 31 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink	Fun for kids elementary school age and older every Thursday this summer; from 10:30-11:30 at Nelson Memorial Library. We'll explore many different ways to "Color Our World": arts and crafts, yard games, and play acting activities. Popsicles will be provided while supplies last. No registration required.
	Read and Rhyme Storytime Children	Louisa Jul 31 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.
	Reading Rumpus Children	Gordon Ave Jul 31 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink	For 0-4 years with accompanying adult. No registration. A lively literacy drop-in that brings books to life with participation, song, and movement. Designed for children up to 4 years (but all are welcome!) to encourage early literacy and language development.
	Wiggle Time Children	Greene Jul 31 10:30am - 11:00am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Storytime for ages 1-2 with an accompanying parent or caregiver, siblings welcome! Registration encouraged. Join this wiggly, movement-filled get-together where we build literacy skills and have fun with stories, songs, movement, action rhymes, and more. At the end of every storytime there will be a short social playtime with toys provided by the Friends of the Greene County Library.
	Chair Yoga Adults	Crozet Tabor Presbyterian Church 5804 Tabor Street Crozet, VA 22932 Jul 31 10:45am - 11:45amEvent Actions Permalink	Summer location: Tabor Presbyterian Church. No class June 19 Chair yoga allows participants to experience the benefits of yoga without the necessity of getting up and down from the floor or worrying about falling when doing standing poses. The body is still taken through a full range of motion. A consultation with one’s doctor is highly recommended. A certified instructor, Leslie Schneider has over 20 years of teaching experience. No registration required.
	Babies and Books	Northside Jul 31 11:00am - 11:20amEvent Actions Permalink	For babies 0-24 months. No registration required, but space is limited Join us with your baby for stories, rhymes, and bounces in Northside Library’s meeting room. Please call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext.5 with any questions.
	Wee Ones Children	Crozet Jul 31 11:15am - 11:45am Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink	Ages 12 to 23 month-olds. Registration begins June 5. This 6-week session is a special time for babies and caregivers to read, sing, move, and play! No siblings, please; this is a special one-on-one time. Each baby will need the full attention of his or her caregiver.
	Louisa Chess Club Teens	Louisa Jul 31 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.
	Summer Movie Series Children Teens	Louisa Jul 31 2:00pm - 3:30pmEvent Actions Permalink	June 5, The Wild Robot (PG, 2024) 101 minutes June 12, Despicable Me 4, (PG, 2024) 94 minutes June 26, The Garfield Movie (PG, 2024) 101 minutes July 3, Wonka (PG, 2023) 112 minutes July 10, Dog Man (PG, 2025) 93 minutes July 17, Disneynature: Bears (G, 2014) 77 minutes July 24, Moana 2 (PG, 2024) 100 minutes July 31, Mufasa: The Lion King (PG, 2024) 118 minutes
	Navigating Medicare with Confidence Adults	Gordon Ave Jul 31 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	Learn the ins and outs of enrolling in and navigating Medicare with an unbiased expert from the Jefferson Area Board on Aging who will provide helpful information about the different options and plans available.
	Adventure of the Missing Color with Science Heroes Children	Greene Jul 31 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink	For all ages. No registration required. Program will be held upstairs, in PVCC Celebrate the colors of our world in this interactive, hands-on science adventure! Learn more about Science Heroes. View other July and August 2025 Science Heroes performances at JMRL. View all July events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025.
	Paws To Read Children	Gordon Ave Jul 31 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.
	Artistic Antics: Sound Suits Children Teens	Central Jul 31 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink	For ages 9 to 12. Registration requested. Inspired by artist Nick Cave, we'll create our own mini sound suits—wearable sculptures made from found materials that jingle, rattle, and shake! Design something wild and expressive, then bring it to life with movement and sound. Visit Central Library on select Thursdays at 4:30pm for "Totally Tween Thursdays," programs specifically geared toward tweens! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org.

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