For ages 16+.  No registration required. Jesse Crosson is the author of "The Best Part of Prison: The Power of Second Chances and Reclaiming Life Out of Darkness," which is an unvarnished, deeply human account of one person's time in prison . . . and the unexpected journey to healing, accountability, transformation and redemption. He will read selections […]

For all ages. No registration. Paleontologist Dr. Sarah Tops will lead you on an interactive prehistoric journey to meet a variety of quirky dinosaurs, from stomping stegosaurs to clever velociraptors! Presented by Bright Star Theatre. All are welcome at these FREE Summer Performer Series events, supported by the Friends of the Library. Sign up for JMRL's Summer Reading Challenge or log […]

Ages 13-18. Registration Required. Join Book Artist, Virginia Thompson, to create two book forms in this guided workshop: An Accordion Pocket Book is a neat way to archive photos and other memorabilia in a series of pockets. The 16-panel folded book is crafted from a single sheet of paper - discover how the pages twist and […]

For ages 4 and up. Registration required. Calling all aspiring paleontologists! Dig for dinosaur “bones” with the Virginia Museum of Natural History, touch fossils from different geological periods, and learn how fossils are formed. Check out other programs led by VMNH at JMRL, supported by the Friends of the Library. Sign up for JMRL's Summer Reading Challenge or log your attendance as […]

For all ages. No registration. Join Grammy-nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan on an interactive journey through the Animal Kingdom where you’ll experience the majesty of Mother Nature and her silly side, too! All are welcome at these FREE Summer Performer Series events, supported by the Friends of the Library. Sign up for JMRL's Summer Reading Challenge or log your attendance as reading […]

For all ages. No registration. Who LOVES Dinosaurs?! Professor Livingpebble does! Embark on a dino dig with the zany Professor Livingpebble to dig deeper into your library than ever before, and have an encounter with a LIFE-SIZED velociraptor. All are welcome at these FREE Summer Performer Series events, supported by the Friends of the Library. Sign up for JMRL's Summer Reading […]