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Partners-in-art Sherri Mitchell and Robert Seufert reunite for a special performance of poetry and song from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, ranging from the 8th through the 20th centuries. Traditional songs alternate with poetry by such masters as Shakespeare, Burns, Wordsworth, Yeats, Emily Brontë, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Dylan Thomas, to name a few. Admission is free, and all are invited. Wednesday, March 26th at 7 pm.
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 meets at the library on the last Thursday of the month at 5 pm. This month we will be meeting on March 27th at 5 pm. Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with any questions!
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1 meets: March 7th
Group 2 meets: March 28th
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.
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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.
This month on Saturday, March 29th 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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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 March 3rd, 10th, 24th, & 31st from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
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Wednesday, April 2nd is craft night for adults! In April, we'll be making faux stained glass! If you want to bring the kids or grandkids, we will have an encore craft day you can register for on Saturday, April 12th at 2pm! Registration is limited - email Ali Jones at ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 to register.
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!
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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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)
