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Join us on Wednesday, May 15th at 6 pm for a showing of Wonka! Water and popcorn will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Rated PG for some violence, mild language, and thematic elements.
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Please join us in welcoming Sherry Blair to our library on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6pm as she shares with us some great local areas to visit, as well as how to prepare for taking a cruise, heading off to Europe, or even planning a family event to Disney! Admission is free, hope to see you there!
The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day!
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Join Dr. Robert Seufert, Professor Emeritus of MacMurray College, on Wednesday, May 29th as he performs a one-man show as Sherlock Holmes! Mr. Holmes will speak of his early years in Yorkshire, his student days at Oxford and Cambridge, his arrival in London, where he established himself as the world's first consulting private detective, his meeting with Dr. Watson, his encounters with such formidable adversaries as Irene Adler and Prfessor Moriarty, and his eventual retirement to the quiet life of a beekeeper in Sussex. ADMISSION IS FREE - THE GAME'S AFOOT!
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 5 pm! In May we'll be meeting on the 9th and 23rd. 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 May 6th, 13th, and 20th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
The Jacksonville Public Library is adding a special storytime at 10 am on the last Saturday of each month! Join us for stories, songs, and crafts!
Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 PM!
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.
Join us at the library for stories, songs, and rhymes every Friday at 10:00 AM!
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)
