This month in our book club for ages 13-18, we’re reading The Giver by Lois Lowry Book description: A young boy called Jonas lives in a society free of crime and sadness. At the age of 12, children are assigned their jobs, which they will train for and do for the rest of their lives. Citizens are not given freedom or choice - their jobs, spouses, and children are all ... Read More
Caregivers with children ages 2.5 – 5 are invited to share books, rhymes and an activity each week in the library program room! Early literacy information will be available to take home. These tips will help caregivers share books and daily activities with children in ways that help them prepare for school.
Amhráin a ar an Sean-nós (Songs in the Old Style) A session of Sean-nós singing by local musician Frank Howe. A presentation of songs in Irish and English as well as poems and stories steeped in traditional Irish culture.
Every Tuesday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. & Every Wednesday from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit but didn’t know how to get started? Join us at the Farmville Library for an informal knitting group! Basic materials will be provided. All levels welcome! *This program is for adults*
Parents and caregivers with children ages Birth – 5 years old are invited to share books, rhymes and an activity each week! We will meet in the library children’s program room. Early literacy information will be available to take home. These tips will help adults share books and daily activities with children in ways that help them prepare for school.
Join us at the Cumberland Library to start your knitting creation. *THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND FOR ADULTS*
Join us at the Cumberland Library to become a part of a great group of Cumberland ladies that make up the Cumberland Women’s Club. Meets most every second Thursday of the month. *THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND FOR ADULTS*
This program offers fun and bonding for babies (0-24 months) and their grown-ups! Join us for bouncing, reading, and singing during this half hour program in the library children’s program room. Parents and caregivers will practice ways to interact with babies to support talking and pre-reading skills. Each week, we’ll share songs and rhymes to develop language skills and sense of rhythm. We will also share a board book together ... Read More
Parents and caregivers with children ages 2 1/5 – 5 years old are invited to share books, rhymes and an activity each week! We will meet in the library children’s program room. Early literacy information will be available to take home. These tips will help adults share books and daily activities with children in ways that help them prepare for school.
You have 20 minutes to solve the puzzles and find the special treasure!
*THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND FOR ADULTS* *SIGN UP IS REQUIRED* PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY TO RESERVE A SPOT (434-392-6924) Join us at the Farmville Library to cross stitch your own book themed book mark! An instructor will lead you through the process of creating one of two available patterns. All materials will be provided.
Join us for a Special Performance by Beirt Sean Fír (Two Old Men – pronounced Bert Shan Feer) Frank Howe (vocals, bodhrán & concertina) and Dave Ottinger (vocals, guitar & harmonica). They play and sing a full gamut of traditional Irish music with a few Civil War, American Folk and Contemporary songs thrown in for good measure. The lads are known for their a cappella numbers, whiskey songs, sea chanties, ... Read More
