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SUMMARY:What Can the Job Center of Jacksonville Do for You?
DESCRIPTION:Come to the library to learn about the amazing services The Job Center has to offer from their Career Specialist Jeni Sprinkle! From job boards\, resume building\, to job applications\, The Job Center has so many resources for people seeking employment! \n\n\n\nAdmission is Free! Hope to see you there!Thursday\, April 9th at 11 am.
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/what-can-the-job-center-of-jacksonville-do-for-you/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Board
DESCRIPTION:What do you want to see at your library? Join TAB to help us make the library a better place for teens! In April\, we’ll be meeting on the 9th and 23rd at 5 pm! Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/teen-advisory-board-15/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library every Friday at 10 AM for Toddler Storytime!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/toddler-storytime-10/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T170000
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all builders! This month’s Lego Club meeting is coming up! Join us at the library on April 10th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. This month’s challenge: build a superhero!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/lego-club-9/
LOCATION:Children’s Area\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, Illinois\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T144849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T144850Z
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SUMMARY:Family Craft Class: Mother's & Father's Day Cards
DESCRIPTION:Couldn’t make it to the Wednesday craft! No problem! Join us on Saturday\, April 11th at 2 pm for our April Encore Family Craft\, this month we are making cards for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! Registration is limited – please call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 or email Ali at ajones@jaxpl.org to register! Adults and teens grades 6 and up may register.
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/family-craft-class-mothers-fathers-day-cards/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T144952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T144952Z
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SUMMARY:Music Under the Dome: Illinois College Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for our next Music Under the Dome performance on Sunday\, April 12th at 4 pm. This month\, we are hosting the Illinois College Percussion Ensemble!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/music-under-the-dome-illinois-college-percussion-ensemble/
LOCATION:Under the Library Dome\, 201 W College Ave\, Jacksonville\, Illinois\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
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SUMMARY:Being Mindful in a Busy World
DESCRIPTION:Feeling disconnected between yourself and life? Having trouble feeling present in the moment? Come learn some mindfulness techniques to help reduce stress and increase life satisfaction. (*Including fun brain games.*) Part of the new “Brain Boost Tuesday” series. ~2nd Tuesday of the month~ No registration required! Tuesday\, April 14th at 2 pm.If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact the Morgan County Extension Office at 217-243-7424.
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/being-mindful-in-a-busy-world/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143514Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/storytime-70/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143349Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/storytime-65/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T190000
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CREATED:20260326T150413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T150413Z
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Packard: The Woman Who Would Not Be Silenced with Laura Keyes
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard was committed to the Illinois State Hospital (the state mental asylum) in 1860\, and was kept under lock and key for three years\, all the while protesting her sanity. While her husband\, Theophilus\, insisted to everyone – Elizabeth’s children\, extended family\, neighbors\, friends\, and the asylum employees – that she was\, in fact\, insane\, Elizabeth was able to obtain her release. But her battle did not stop there.Join Laura Keyes\, as Elizabeth Packard\, for this informative and inspiring presentation!April 15 at 6:00pm. 
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/elizabeth-packard-the-woman-who-would-not-be-silenced-with-laura-keyes/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170630Z
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SUMMARY:Author of the Year Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Library invite you to celebrate the winners of the annual Author of the Year contest on Thursday\, April 16th in the meeting room at the library.  Winners will read their poems or prose\, and light refreshments will be served.  Come join us!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/author-of-the-year-reception/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T170803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T171135Z
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SUMMARY:Cristina Henríquez: Voice\, Culture\, and Human Connection (Zoom Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join critically acclaimed\, bestselling author\, Cristina Henríquez\, for a compelling conversation about her work. Henríquez’s newest book\, The Great Divide\, is a moving exploration of the people who lived\, loved\, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal. Named a New York Times’ Editors’ Choice selection and TIME Magazine “100 Must-Read Books of 2024\,” The Great Divide explores history and adversity in a place very special to her – her father’s homeland of Panama.Henríquez has also authored The Book of Unknown Americans\, The World in Half\, and Come Together\, Fall Apart\, all to significant acclaim. Her fiction has appeared in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, The New York Times\, and The Best American Short Stories 2018\, and she is a recipient of the 21st Century Award given by The Chicago Public Library Foundation. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Iowa Writer’s Workshop\, and lives in the Chicago suburbs with her family.Carmen Álvarez will join Henríquez as moderator. Álvarez is an advocate for libraries and Latinx representation in the publishing industry. Her work has appeared in Glamour\, Elle\, and Vogue and she has a social media presence surpassing 180k followers across platforms.This event is intended for adults.Please call the Jacksonville Public Library at 217-243-5435 to register!This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Language (ASL)interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/cristina-henriquez-voice-culture-and-human-connection-zoom-event/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143113Z
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library every Friday at 10 AM for Toddler Storytime!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/toddler-storytime-9/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143836Z
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SUMMARY:D&D Club
DESCRIPTION:Well met\, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party! Group 1 meets: April 3rdGroup 2 meets: April 17th  \n\n\n\nOur 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.
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/dd-club-22/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260327T142006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T142007Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Movement
DESCRIPTION: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 April 6th\, 20th\, & 27th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/mindful-movement-16/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T170920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170921Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Craft Night: Basket Weaving
DESCRIPTION:More details to come!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/teen-craft-night-basket-weaving/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143532Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/storytime-71/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143333Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/storytime-64/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T171254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T203900Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Book Club: The Midnight Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 22nd at 6 pm for our April Page Turners Book Club meeting. This month we are reading “Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. All are welcome! Books are available for check out at the Circulation desk!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/adult-book-club-coming-of-age-stories/
LOCATION:Conference Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, Illinois\, 62650\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143647Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Board
DESCRIPTION:What do you want to see at your library? Join TAB to help us make the library a better place for teens! In April\, we’ll be meeting on the 9th and 23rd at 5 pm! Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/teen-advisory-board-14/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143044Z
UID:19942-1777024800-1777028400@jaxpl.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library every Friday at 10 AM for Toddler Storytime!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/toddler-storytime-8/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T171400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T171721Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Rave
DESCRIPTION:More details to come!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/baby-rave/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260327T142030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T142031Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Movement
DESCRIPTION: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 April 6th\, 20th\, & 27th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/mindful-movement-17/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143553Z
UID:19949-1777456800-1777503600@jaxpl.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/storytime-72/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T143314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143314Z
UID:19958-1777474800-1777478400@jaxpl.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/storytime-63/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192244
CREATED:20260326T171547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T171557Z
UID:20004-1777485600-1777492800@jaxpl.org
SUMMARY:John Lynn Presents: Louis & Clark - the Return to St. Louis (1806)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the return journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition via the Missouri River\, which shaped much of their 28-month trek. Based on John Lynn’s modern paddle down the river\, the program highlights the Corps of Discovery’s 2\,300-mile descent from Montana to St. Louis.ADMISSION IS FREE! April 29th at 6:00pm.
URL:https://jaxpl.org/event/john-lynn-presents-louis-clark-the-return-to-st-louis-1806/
LOCATION:Meeting Room\, Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College Avenue\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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