Join us for our 3-day fall festival filled with fun activities suitable for all ages. Tour our special visitor's booths and learn about electrical safety with Southside Electric Co-op. There will be light snacks, free books, crafts, photo booth and more.
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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. Come along to Buckingham Public Library for an after-school enrichment. These activities change weekly so there's always something new. See the Buckingham branch desk for details monthly. This event is great for our 4 to 12-year-olds but feel free to bring the whole family. |
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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. Attention Families! Get ready to unleash your inner artist! Swing by the children's corner for a blast of creativity with exciting craft projects suitable for everyone. Let's make unique art together! Join us every first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. for a beginning crochet class for the whole family. Any age is welcome, the classes are free and all of the materials to use during the crochet class are free. |
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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.
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Thursday, October 2 @ 7:00 p.m. Join us at the Farmville Library for a Graphic Novel Book Club! We will be reading the book, Through the Woods, by Emily Carroll. You can pick up a copy of this book at the front desk of the Farmville Library. *This program is for adults.* |
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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 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. Join us for a year long celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday! On Friday, October 3 @ 6 p.m. we will be screening Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016), a modern horror adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice. An introduction will take place before the screening and a discussion about the movie will happen afterwards. Refreshments will be provided. This event occurs after normal library hours and no ... Read More |
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Sweets in the Stacks -admission is $10 per person to come in after library hours to eat good food, put your tickets in the basket raffles and look in the holiday boutique -located at the Cumberland Library and will be held on Saturday, October 4th from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Holiday Boutique -no admission fee -open during the library's business hours on October 3rd, 4th and 6th -includes ... Read More Introducing our new Spanish/English bilingual storytime. Families will enjoy books, songs and a craft in both languages. Stories, songs, and activities in English & Spanish cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español All ages welcome – para todas las edades Location / lugar: children’s program room salón de programas para niños (al fondo del edificio) The first Saturday of the month starting September 6th 10:30am es el primero sábado ... Read More
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Join Gail Geraghty, of the Central Piedmont Virginia Master Naturalists, as we learn about incredible native and non-native plants and their families. You'll learn how to identify and prepare foods from plants found locally, the traditional uses, and why you may want to include more of them in your diet. Feel free to bring in any plant for help with identification or for sharing. Reserve your spot now! Call 434-983-3848!
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Sweets in the Stacks -admission is $10 per person to come in after library hours to eat good food, put your tickets in the basket raffles and look in the holiday boutique -located at the Cumberland Library and will be held on Saturday, October 4th from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Holiday Boutique -no admission fee -open during the library's business hours on October 3rd, 4th and 6th -includes ... Read More Sweets in the Stacks -admission is $10 per person to come in after library hours to eat good food, put your tickets in the basket raffles and look in the holiday boutique -located at the Cumberland Library and will be held on Saturday, October 4th from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Holiday Boutique -no admission fee -open during the library's business hours on October 3rd, 4th and 6th -includes ... Read More |
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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. Join us at the Farmville Library for a free beginner Yoga Class! Class exercises can be performed seated in a chair and/or standing. Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for exercise and bring an old neck tie or yoga strap. This class is taught by local instructor, Eleanor Kent, who is an E-RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor with over 26 years of experience. This program is sponsored by the ... Read More |
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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. Attention Families! Get ready to unleash your inner artist! Swing by the children's corner for a blast of creativity with exciting craft projects suitable for everyone. Let's make unique art together! |
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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. |
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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 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.
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Champagne & Chocolate Gala 2025 Join us Friday October 10 at 7pm. The venue is the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library, 1303 W. 3rd St, Farmville VA. Live music, stargazing, champagne, delicious food, a custom light installation, a celestial surprise- come and "Be a Star" by supporting your community library! Tickets are available at the Farmville Library for $25 SPONSORSHIPS start at $100 and include 2 free tickets ... Read More |
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Are you confused by Medicare? If you are turning 65, or have questions, Join us in the Cumberland Library meeting room to learn all about your Medicare choices. We’ll also share tools and resources to help you understand the coverage that may be right for you, including ways to apply for "Extra Help" for prescription copays as well as a free educational guide. Local Agent, Kristen Guerra of Assist Insurance ... Read More Every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Write Share Learn Grow Join us at the Farmville Library for a Writers’ Group! All genres and skill levels welcomed. Bring your pad and pen, or laptop, and your love of writing. Discuss writing, publishing, and more! *This program is for adults.* |
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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. Join us at the Farmville Library for a free beginner Yoga Class! Class exercises can be performed seated in a chair and/or standing. Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for exercise and bring an old neck tie or yoga strap. This class is taught by local instructor, Eleanor Kent, who is an E-RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor with over 26 years of experience. This program is sponsored by the ... Read More |
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New to Cumberland Public Library! Caregivers with children of all ages and needs are invited to share books, songs and sensory bins! Join us for our new sensory friendly storytime geared towards children on the autism spectrum. This program will provide be held in the meeting room. We will provide a low stim space in the room for friends to reset while participating. We will share books and activities ... Read More Attention Families! Get ready to unleash your inner artist! Swing by the children's corner for a blast of creativity with exciting craft projects suitable for everyone. Let's make unique art together! |
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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. Join us and make your own Napkin Basket! There are limited seats available so please call 434-983-3848 to reserve yours now! We will have a class on October 16th from 4-6 PM and November 15th from 12-2PM. All materials and tools are provided. If the classes are booked we will have a wait list for another date!
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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 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. Join us at the Farmville Library for Book Club! We will be reading the book, Jurassic Park, by Michael Crichton. You can pick up a copy of this book at the front desk of the Farmville Library. Book Club will be held at three different times, so you can pick the time that works best for you! *This program is for adults.* Thursday, October 16 @ 7:00 p.m. Friday, October ... Read More |
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Join us at the Farmville Library for Book Club! We will be reading the book, Jurassic Park, by Michael Crichton. You can pick up a copy of this book at the front desk of the Farmville Library. Book Club will be held at three different times, so you can pick the time that works best for you! *This program is for adults.* Thursday, October 16 @ 7:00 p.m. Friday, October ... Read More
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Join our book club for kids ages 9 – 12! This month, we’re reading Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel By James Howe and Andrew Donkin Farmville-Prince Edward Library October 18, 2025 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Chat about our latest book club selection over a snack. Book description: Beware the hare! Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth about the newest pet in the Monroe household--a ... Read More
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This month in our book club for ages 13-18, we’re reading When Stars Are Scattered By Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed Farmville-Prince Edward Library October 18, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Chat about our latest book club selection over a snack. Sign up and get your free copy at Farmville Library front desk. Book description: Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, ... Read More |
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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. Come along to Buckingham Public Library for an after-school enrichment. These activities change weekly so there's always something new. See the Buckingham branch desk for details monthly. This event is great for our 4 to 12-year-olds but feel free to bring the whole family. |
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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. Attention Families! Get ready to unleash your inner artist! Swing by the children's corner for a blast of creativity with exciting craft projects suitable for everyone. Let's make unique art together! |
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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. |
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Join us for a year long celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday! On Friday, October 24 @ 6 p.m. we will be screening Mansfield Park (1999), an adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, Mansfield Park. An introduction will take place before the screening and a discussion about the movie will happen afterwards. Refreshments will be provided. This event occurs after normal library hours and no other services will be provided. This ... Read More
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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 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. |
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It's Spooky Season and a great reason for Teatime at the Cumberland Library. Join Ms. Felisha for a spooky fun tea party. Come dressed up in costumes and enjoy our little monster mash! Geared towards ages 6-12 and families are welcomed to come.
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Join us at the Farmville library to meet local author, J.D. Johnson, from Prince Edward County, VA! He will be discussing his book, The Miracle Man, which follows his father’s battle with COVID-19. J.D. will do a reading followed by a discussion with the audience. Refreshments will be served after the discussion. The Local Author Talk series is a library partnership with the Friends of the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville-Prince ... Read More |
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Join the Cumberland Garden Club every last Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the Cumberland Library meeting room. 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. |
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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. Attention Families! Get ready to unleash your inner artist! Swing by the children's corner for a blast of creativity with exciting craft projects suitable for everyone. Let's make unique art together!
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Wednesday, October 29 @ 12 noon Join us at the Farmville Library for the “Y” Not Read Book Club! We will be reading the book, The Body in the Library, by Agatha Christie. You can pick up a copy of this book at the front desk of the Farmville Library. |
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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. |
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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 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.
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Join us on Halloween as we discuss "The Shining" by Stephen King! Copies of this book are available at the front desk.
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Introducing our new Spanish/English bilingual storytime. Families will enjoy books, songs and a craft in both languages. Stories, songs, and activities in English & Spanish cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español All ages welcome – para todas las edades Location / lugar: children’s program room salón de programas para niños (al fondo del edificio) The first Saturday of the month starting September 6th 10:30am es el primero sábado ... Read More
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Join us as we learn about autumn mushroom identification, classification, and the fascinating role fungus plays in our forests! We'll focus on edible species and their nutritive and medicinal properties. Feel free to bring in a mushroom for help with identification.
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