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Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1 meets: May 2nd
Group 2 meets: May 16th
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.
Stop by on Tuesday, May 20th at 6 pm for the next teen craft night! In May, we're making candy sushi! For grades 6 - 12. All materials provided. No registration required.
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Irene Adler: Opera Prima Donna, Adventuress, Actress. To Sherlock Holmes, she is always simply “The Woman.” Meet the only woman who outsmarted the world’s greatest detective, and discover why she had such a profound impact on his life and career. Hear the famous tale of their meeting from her own lips. Laura Keyes will be delighting audiences with her Zoom presentation on Wednesday, May 21st at 6pm in the Jacksonville Public Library.
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We're very excited to be hosting local author Jade Rockwood at the library this month! Rockwood recently published Above Albumtasia, the second book in his Albumtasia series!
Join us for a Q&A session with Rockwood starting at 2 PM on Saturday, May 17. A book signing will follow with books and t-shirts available for purchase.
The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day.
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Stop in at the library on Wednesday, May 28th at 6 pm for a showing of Wicked! Popcorn and drinks will be provided! We hope to see you there! Rated PG for some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material.
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What do you want to see at your library? Join TAB to help us make the library a better place for teens! In May we'll meet on the 1st and 29th at 5 pm! Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!
This month on Saturday, May 31st 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.
Registration is required. Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or call the library at 217-243-5435 to register.
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 May 5th and 19th 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)
