The Jacksonville Public Library will close at 6 pm during the week from December 23rd - January 3rd.
The library will also be closed on December 24th & 25th. And December 31st & January 1st.
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The Jacksonville Public Library will close at 6 pm during the week from December 23rd - January 3rd.
The library will also be closed on December 24th & 25th.
And December 31st & January 1st.
We wish you all happy holidays!
Enjoy this pre-recorded, virtual showing of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts. This Broadway musical premiered in London in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre in 2022. The musical can be viewed Friday, December 20, through Sunday, December 22. Registrants will receive an email with a special link to the performance.
Directed by Bronagh Lagan with music by Grammy Award-winner Jason Howland, this high-energy show is filled with charm. With standout performances by Lydia White as Jo March and Anastasia Martin as younger sister Beth, this musical is sure to be a hit for all ages.
Please call the Jacksonville Public Library at 217-243-5435 to register.
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Santa Claus is coming to your library on Saturday, December 21st from 1-4 pm! Stop by the libary to meet Santa, then stick around after for Christmas crafts!
Starting November 25th - December 30th you can bring in nonperishable food items to remove overdue fines from your account.
One item removes $1 in fines.
**Does not apply to lost or damaged item fines**
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1 meets: January 3rd
Group 2 meets: January 17th
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.
Want to share your favorite books of what you’re currently reading with others? Join the Bring Your Own Book Club! For grades 6-12. BYO Book Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 pm. This month we will be meeting on January 7th at 5 pm.
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Stop in at the library on Wednesday, January 8th at 6 pm for our next craft! We'll be making a mini winter hat garland! Registration is limited - call 217-243-5435 ext 235 or email ajones@jaxpl.org to register! Materials will be provided! Hope to see you there!
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Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reported at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the The Feed Podcast with Chicago chef/restauranteur Rick Bayless and Pizza City. He is the created of Pizza City Fest, now in four cities, and author of two books about pizza.
Thursday, January 9th at 7 pm on Zoom. To register for Zoom at home, please contact the Jacksonville Public Library at 217-243-5435.
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Calling all builders! This month's Lego Club meeting is coming up! Join us at the library on January 10th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. January's challenge is to build something found in space!
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Please join us on Sunday, January 12th at 4 pm for this month's Music Under the Dome performance - Wild Columbine! Wild Columbine plays traditional music of the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries on flute, whistles, violin, guitars, harmonium, concertina, and bodhran.
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The Jacksonville Public Library Page Turners will be discussing "Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero at this month's Adult Book Club meeting on Wednesday, January 15th at 6 pm - please join us for a fun evening of great conversation! All are welcome!
The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Due to construction Storytime will be on hiatus until February.
Visit the Bob Freesen YMCA to read a story while walking along a 1 mile trail.
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)
