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Ruth E. Carter: Interweaving Tradition and Imagination Through Costume Design (Zoom Event)

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Join us for a special event with Ruth E. Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer. Carter made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award in Best Costume Design for the film, Black Panther. She received a second Academy Award in the same category for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Ruth E. Carter’s ability to develop an authentic story through costume and character made her one of the most sought after and renowned costume designers today. Best known for turning the Black Panther superhero into an African king, Carter is the first Black woman to win multiple Academy Awards in any category and the first costume designer to win for the first film and its sequel. Carter is known for her research and diligence to the craft of costume design, specifically for her work on films such as Spike Lee’s Malcolm X, Steven Spielberg’s Amistad and Ava DuVernay’s Selma.

Music Under the Dome: Tyler Carpenter & Matt Jacklin

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Join us for our next Music Under the Dome performance on Sunday, March 24th at 4 pm! We're proud to be hosting Tyler Carpenter and Matt Jacklin. Dr. Jacklin and Mr. Carpenter's performance will feature very challenging solo percussion works as well as several collaborative efforts, including an original composition by Dr. Jacklin. All of the program will highlight the musical flexibility and unique skill sets of the performers. There will be something for everyone in this performance! We hope to see you there!

Spring Teen Paint & Sip

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The library invites students in 6th grade and up to join us for a spring painting tutorial! Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program starts at 5 PM on March 26th. Please contact Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or call the library at 217-243-5435 with any questions.

Author of the Year Contest

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It's time 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 22nd, 2024.

Winners will be announced at the Friends of the Library meeting on April 18th, 2024.

The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company of Jacksonville will award cash prizes in both prose and poetry categories.

Movie Night: Barbie

Movie Night: Barbie

Join us on Wednesday, March 27th at 6 pm for a special showing of Barbie (rated PG-13)! Celebrate Women's History Month with everyone's favorite doll! All are welcome!Popcorn and water will be provided!

Rated PG-13 for suggestive references and brief language.

Mindful Movement

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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 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the meeting room.

 

Teen Advisory Board

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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! We'll be meeting every other Thursday at 5 pm! In March we'll be meeting on the 14th and 28th. Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!

Saturday Storytime

Saturday Storytime

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!

Storytime

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Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 PM!

Technology Help

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The Jacksonville Story Walk

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Visit the Bob Freesen YMCA to read a story while walking along a 1 mile trail.

Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Jacksonville Public Library blogCheck out the Jacksonville Public Library blog.  It will be updated weekly, and will include staff picks, book suggestions, and more.

Baby Storytime

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Join us at the library for stories, songs, and rhymes every Friday at 10:00 AM!

Explore More Illinois

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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.

Jacksonville High School Yearbooks

Jacksonville High School digitized yearbooks

 

Kanopy

Kanopy

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)

Freegal

Freegal

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)