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In honor of the new Hunger Games book Sunrise on the Reaping and its upcoming March 18 release date, the Jacksonville Public Library is hosting a Hunger Games Trivia night in collaboration with Our Town Books!
This event has been postponed.
More details to come!
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Local author Jim Proffitt, writing under the pen name J.D. Proffitt, will describe his journey into publishing novels, an adventure which began twenty years ago when he studied the art of writing historical fiction. At the same time, he collected research material about the Civil War. Seven years later, he released "Manchester Bluff," the first book in what was to become a Civil War trilogy. Since then, J.D. Proffitt has published a total of seven novels, the most recent being a book titled "Silver Cures." Another story is currently in the works and targeted for release before the end of the year.
There will be a book signing to conclude the program. Books will be available to purchase for just $15!
Admission is free. Wednesday, March 19th at 7 pm.
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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.
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Call the Jacksonville Public Library at 217-243-5435 to register to view via Zoom. There will be an in-person viewing event at the Jacksonville Public Library on Saturday, March 22nd at 10 am. The recording can be viewed starting at 2 pm, Friday, March 21st through 11:59, Sunday, March 23rd.
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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.
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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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)
