Upcoming programs at Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
March 26- DMV Connect at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, March 26th from 10-4. The DMV closes from 12:30-1:30 pm for lunch. DMV will be at the library providing most of their services. Walk-ins welcome!
March 26 -Scrabble at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, March 26th at 1:30 pm. Enjoy a challenging and fun game of Scrabble with other word enthusiasts!
March 26- Not Just Anime Club for Teens at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, March 26th at 5 pm. Watch Anime shows and movies with friends, listen to music, talk about Manga, and learn about Japanese culture and language. Snacks and activities provided Optional: Bring something anime or manga related for "show and tell." For ages 11+. Meets the 4th Thursday each month.
March 28- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Saturday, March 28th from 11 am to 1 pm. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is provided in the New River Valley by New River Community Action. We give assistance to our community by providing free tax assistance for anyone making less than 75K a year. The taxes we prepare cannot be overly complicated and must be within scope.
March 28- Meet the Author: Libby McNamee, Author of Susanna’s Midnight Ride at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Saturday, March 28th at 2 pm. We’ve all heard of Paul Revere, but have you heard of Susanna Bolling?  Susanna’s Midnight Ride is a historical novel for young people based on the true story of a 16-year-old girl from Virginia who saved French General Lafayette from capture, paving the way for the decisive Battle of Yorktown. Join author Libby McNamee to ride along with Susanna as she makes history.
Almost five years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution hung in the balance. In late May 1781, General Cornwallis invaded City Point, VA, and quartered his army there. As 16-year-old Susanna Bolling served the British general and his officer’s dinner, she overheard their plans to capture General Lafayette and crush the American rebellion once and for all. Under the cover of darkness, she snuck out of her house through a secret underground tunnel and canoed downriver. Then she grabbed a neighbor’s horse and rode ten miles to warn Lafayette. But would she make it back home by sunrise without detection?
Presented in partnership with Historic Smithfield. A Montgomery County 250 and Virginia 250 Event.
March 31-Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Tuesday, March 31th from 11 am to 1 pm. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is provided in the New River Valley by New River Community Action. We give assistance to our community by providing free tax assistance for anyone making less than 75K a year. The taxes we prepare cannot be overly complicated and must be within scope.
April 1- All Ages Storytime at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 am. Share stories, rhymes, music, and movement, and a craft as a family. Develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading.
April 1- Big and Little Social Club at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, April 1st at 11:15 am. Hang out and socialize after our regular story time with other caregivers and the little ones in their care. We'll put out toys for the tots although adults are welcome to play too!
April 2-Scrabble at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, April 2nd at 1:30 pm. Enjoy a challenging and fun game of Scrabble with other word enthusiasts!
April 4- Dungeons and Dragons One Shot Adventure at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Saturday, April 4th at 11 am. If you're interested in Table Top Role- Playing Games, but don't have the time to commit to multiple sessions; or you're new to TTRPG and want to try it out, our One Shot adventures are for you! Character sheets and dice provided. Open to all skill levels ages 12-17. Light snacks provided, packed lunch recommended. *Registration Required.
