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Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1 meets: April 4th
Group 2 meets: April 18th
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.
Join us on Sunday, April 6th at 4 pm for our next Music Under the Dome guest: Tim Chipman!
Piano playing has been a life’s passion for Tim Chipman, who has been taught under the leadership of celebrated instructor and playwright Ken Bradbury at Triopia High School, Jodi Mawson, Janet Chipman and Wilma Williams.
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Stop by the library on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 PM for a special evening Storytime! Pajamas not required, but highly encouraged!
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The Jacksonville Public Library Page Turners will be discussing "City of Thieves" by David Benioff at this month's Adult Book Club meeting on Wednesday, April 9th at 6 pm. Never been to a meeting before? No problem! All adults are welcome!
Thursday, April 10th at 7 pm on Zoom or there will be an in-person viewing of the stream at the Jacksonville Public Library. To register for Zoom at home, please contact the Jacksonville Public Library at 217-243-5435.
Calling all builders! This month's Lego Club meeting is coming up! Join us at the library on April 11th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. April's challenge is to build a farm animal!
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Missed our Wednesday craft night? No problem! Saturday, April 12th at 2 pm is our encore craft class! In April, we'll be making faux stained glass! Registration is limited - email Ali Jones at ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 to register.
Join us at the library for April's Teen Craft Night! Kick back, relax, and color like you never have before: in reverse! We hope to see you there! Tuesday, April 15th at 6 pm.
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From deciphering the truth behind mythical ancestors to understanding the significance of half-remembered tales, Kate will grapple with the importance of preserving family stories. By addressing the challenge of reconciling truth and myth within family histories, this class empowers attendees to shape their family’s identity with clarity and integrity, discerning fact from fiction, and preserving the essence of their heritage while embracing the complexities of their ancestral past.Wednesday, April 16th at 6 pm.
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Join us on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6 pm for a showing of Twisters! Water and popcorn will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Rated PG-13 for intense action and peril, some language and injury images.
What do you want to see at your library? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at JPL to help us make the library a better place for teens! TAB will meet at the library on the last Thursday of the month at 5 PM.
In April, we will meet on the 24th!
Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with any questions!
Do you have a child or know of a child who is being bullied? Are you looking for ways to help? The Crisis Center Foundation in Jacksonville, Illinois will help you recognize the signs of bullying provide you with the necessary tools in order to handle situations in which bullying occurs. Wednesday, April 30th at 6 pm. Admission is free!
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 April 7th, 21st, & 28th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
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Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
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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Join us at the library every Friday at 10 AM for Baby Storytime! This program, for caregivers and babies 0-24 months, is designed to encourage baby's early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.
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)
