Hello from the Friends of the Fluvanna County Library. Being a member of our group helps fund the many offerings of the Library. Cyndi Hoffman, our Library Director, and her fantastic staff never let up in their efforts to profivde us with whatever we need from our public library, be it information, reading materials for fun or education, computer access, story times, movies, programs for all ages... And our dues are such a bargain: $5 for an individual, $10 for a family! Please consider renewing or joing for the first time. We also welcome donations in addition to your membership fee, all of which are tax-deductible. Thank you for your support in the past. We look forward to your support in 2025.
Sincerely,
Lonnie Elliott, President, Friends of the Fluvanna County Library
HERE ARE SOME OF THE PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE FLUVANNA COUNTY LIBRARY IN 2024
SUMMER READING PROGRAM – Participants – 381 Kids, 159 Tweens, 87 Teens, 1,906 Adult entries. Super Reader - for anyone who completed all 10 age group entries to keep reading – 104 kids submitted 904 entries for a chance at a $100 Amazon gift card. We also had over 50 workshops & craft days with 5,278 kids and a magician, STEM storyteller, aquatic touch tanks, One Man Band, and a petting zoo with 994 attendees.
STORY TIMES, MESSY MONDAYS, WEE ONE WEDNESDAYS – We read, play in sensory bins, and do crafts with 1,970 attendees.
GRAB ‘N GO & OUTREACH – We have given out information about the Library and Grab n Go crafts at the Fluvanna Fair, Farmer’s Markets, 4 Palmyra Arts Fests, Fork Union Day, H.S. Cancer Walk, and more.
TINY ART SHOW – 1st annual Tiny Art Show Grab n Go kits were distributed in the Spring and entries returned for a Tiny Art Show at the Library.
SPICE OF THE MONTH – On the 4th Saturday of every month – we distribute a sample of the spice, information about the spice and recipes – while supplies last. We have done crushed red pepper, pickling spice, Dukkah, Greek Seasoning blend and more. We usually give out about 160 samples each month.
ONGOING AND UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2025
WINTER READING PROGRAM – December 2, 2023 – March 8, 2025
FRIDAY STORY TIME – January 10 – February 28 / March 14 - April 25 – Every Friday at 10 a.m.
Join us on Friday morning for stories and songs. Infants to Preschool.
WEE LOVE WEDNESDAYS – February 5 – February 26 – Every Wednesday 10-11 a.m.
Join us for a book & sensory bins. (Ages 2-6 with hands-on parent/caregiver)
ATLAS (At the Library After School) – January 7 – January 28 – Join us for a variety of preselected activities in a designated area of the library designed specifically for 6-8 year old kids with an adult on hand.
“NO SCHOOL TODAY” Activities & Movie – Monday, Marcy 14
FRIDAY MOVIES – 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month at 2 p.m. with FREE Popcorn