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Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1 meets: February 7th
Group 2 meets: February 21st
Our current session of D&D Club is full! Check our social media for updates or email Blaine at blainecoultas@gmail.com with questions regarding future sessions.
This month on Saturday, February 22nd at 10 am, the Jacksonville Public Library is offering a monthly storytime program that caters to children who might enjoy a more relaxed and slower-paced storytime. This program is designed specifically for neurodiverse children or those with sensory processing challenges, but all families are welcome to attend. This program is best suited for ages 3-7.
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It's time again for the Annual Friends of the Library Author of the Year Contest!
All contestants must be 16 years of age or older. Residents of Morgan County or full-time students at Illinois College, Lincoln Land Community College, or area high schools are free to enter. Contestants cannot be affiliated with the Jacksonville Public Library as employees, board members, or family members of the same. Winners of a category may not enter the same category for a period of two years.
Participants may enter one or both categories.
Entry forms are available at the Jacksonville Public Library or Our Town Books and are due no later than March 28th, 2025 at 6 pm.
Winners will be announced at the Friends of the Library meeting on April 24th, 2025.
The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company of Jacksonville will award cash prizes in both prose and poetry categories.
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The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) will teach participants via zoom step-by-step how to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and a pre-made wire frame. Participants will also learn about Korea’s unique history and culture and watch a short documentary film. Materials will be provided.
Wednesday, February 26th at 6 pm. Registration is limited, please call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 or email ajones@jaxpl.org to register.
What do you want to see at your library? Join TAB to help us make the library a better place for teens! We'll be meeting every other Thursday at 4 pm! In February we're meeting on the 13th and 27th. Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!
Grab a towel and join Jeannie Hemphill for a mindful movement class. Learn the basics of mindful movement with an introduction to balance, finger/wrist exercises, shoulder rolls and more. As long as there's enough interest, this class will continue so don't hesitate to stop by! This month classes will be held on February 3rd, 10th, & 24th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
Visit the Bob Freesen YMCA to read a story while walking along a 1 mile trail.
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Due to construction Storytime will be on hiatus until February.
Check out the Jacksonville Public Library blog. It will be updated weekly, and will include staff picks, book suggestions, and more.
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Due to construction Baby Storytime will be on hiatus until February.
Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that allows Illinois public library cardholders access discounts at museums, park districts, historical societies, zoos, arts centers, recreational facilities, and other attractions.
Free on-demand film streaming of four films per month for Jacksonville Public Library card holders. Kanopy offers more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, indie and classic films, PBS, and the work from thousands of independent filmmakers. For a video tutorial about how to use this resource, click here. (Library Card Required)
Access to millions of songs from new and classic artists. You can download 5 free MP3s per week, stream 5 hours of music a day, and download current music videos. (Library Card Required)
