Are you looking for a fun family activity? Try out our interactive movie kits.

What is an interactive movie?
An interactive movie experience happens when you watch a movie together with a group and you do certain actions at certain times during the movie. You might pretend to sword fight along with Captain Jack Sparrow, or cast a spell along with Harry Potter.

What comes in a kit?
Each kit contains materials for 4 - a script for each person with instructions explaining which actions to do during which parts of the movie. Your kit will also contain props and treats to add to your interactive experience.  Please return any props!

What movies can I choose from?
Currently, we have the following movie kits to choose from:

Addams Familiy
Encanto
The Greatest Showman
Home Alone
Hop
Hotel Transylvania
How to Train Your Dragon
Inside Out
Jumanji (1995)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
The LEGO Movie
Mary Poppins
Moana
Paw Patrol
Peter Rabbit
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Sing
Toy Story
Zootopia

Ask about kits at the Check Out Desk or search the catalog for DVD KIT.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Spring 2023

Preschool Programs & Story Times

Outdoor Messy Mondays

Weekly on Mondays from 9:30 - 10:30 starting on 4/17 to 6/12

(suitable for Early Preschool-Kindergarten age)

Join us for fun stories and messy art projects to take home

A caregiver/parent must be present for this program.

Friday Story Times

Weekly on Fridays from 10 - 10:30ish starting 4/14 until 5/26

(suitable for Preschool-Kindergarten age)

Join us for fun stories & so much more! 

A caregiver/parent must be present for this program.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Spice of the Month

Samples & information are given out monthly on the 4th Saturday of every month - while supplies last.

To access the information on each spice - click below on the spice:

May 2023 - Thyme

April 2023 - Coriander

March 2023 - Italian Seasoning

February 2023 - Caraway

January 2023 - Furikake

December 2022 - No Spice - Happy Holidays!

November 2022 - Sage

October 2022 - Pumpkin Spice

September 2022 - Chinese Five Spice

August 2022 - Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (mild)

July 2022 - Celery Seed

June 2022 - Dill Weed

May 2022 - Cumin

April 2022 - Za'atar

March 2022 - Garam Masala

February 2022 - Curry Powder

January 2022 - Turmeric

November 2021 - Cinnamon

October 2021 - Cardamom

September 2021 - Paprika

You will receive a sample of the spice, information about the spice, recipes to try, and a list of additional resources you can check out from the Library.

We do ask that if you make something to please share comments or pictures on Facebook or with the Library so we can see what everyone is making.

Sponsored by the Friends fo the Library

BOOK BUNDLE REQUEST FORMS

Did you know that Fluvanna County Public Library patrons are able to easily request & pick up a pre-selected books for their children by completing this simple online form below? This is a great way to encourage reading at home & on the go!

A Book Bundle consists of 3-10 books specifically geared towards your child's reading level and likes.  These bundles will keep your child engaged, learning, and eager to return to the library for more reading adventures.

Keep in mind, the more information you are able to provide on your form, the more beneficial & enjoyable the books will be for your child. Please fill out one form per child. Each request will be checked out to the adult on the library card account entered.

Please allow up to 24 hours for requests to be bundled Monday-Thursday. Request made on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday may not be bundled until the beginning of the following week.  You will receive a call or email when your child's Book Bundle is ready for pick up.

Questions?  Please call the library at (434) 589-1400

or email us - fluvannalibrary@gmail.com

Book Bundle Request Form

Nature Backpack & Fluvanna County Library

2023 Summer Reading @ Fluvanna Library
 

All Together Now!

Registration for Summer Reading workshops & Conntect with Nature Programs begins Monday, May 8.

AGE GROUP PRIZES            BIG GRAND PRIZE

Kids (ages infants – 8) – 15 minutes/Tweens (ages 9-12 or reading J books) 30 minutes
Mark off 1 dot for every time increment you read. Complete 10 dots and win a FREE book or a spin of the prize wheel (Up to 10x) & a chance to win BIG!
 

Teen (ages 13-18 or reading YA books) – Mark off 1 spot for every hour you read.  Complete 5 dots and win a prize (Up to 10x) & a chance to win BIG!

FOR ALL KIDS, TWEENS, TEENS - once you have completed your 10 entries in your age group ask us about our NEW SUPER READER program!! KEEP READING!!
 

Adult – 1 entry for every book you read or listen to.
 

Click HERE for the 2023 Summer Reading complete schedule!
Click HERE for Connect with Nature Programs with Master Gardeners and Naturalist.
Click HERE for the Teen/Adult Workshops - with pictures of examples of the projects.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.