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Stop by the library for Music & Stories with Mike Anderson on Tuesday, July 8th at 10 AM!
Stay tuned for more details!
Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
The Jacksonville Public Library Page Turners will be discussing "Look Me in the Eye" by John Elder Robison at this month's Adult Book Club meeting on Wednesday, July 9th at 6 pm - please join us for a fun evening of great conversation! All are welcome!
Garden club is back! Join us every Thursday at 9 am for gardening, bees, butterflies, and other nature activities! Starting June 5th. For ages 5-10.
Drop by the library on July 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th between 2 - 4 PM to enjoy open gaming hours with the library’s Nintendo Switch.
What do you want to see at your library? Join TAB to help us make the library a better place for teens! In July we'll be meeting on the 10th and 24th at 5 pm! Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!
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.
Bookmobile coming to a location near you!
Please make sure to stop by one of our 3 locations:
Pavilion @ Centenary United Methodist Church - 321 East Morgan St.
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dunlap Court - 612 North West St.
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Greenbriar Apartments - 12 Greenbriar Dr.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children ages 2 through seniors in high school are able to check out books. They are able to check out 2 books each week. You do not need a library card to participate in Bookmobile! Please return or renew books each week. There are no late fees or registration involved. Kids will be able to win prizes and snacks for reading.
Every Friday June 6th - August 1st
Calling all builders! This month's Lego Club meeting is coming up! Join us at the library on July 11th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. June's challenge is to build a dragon!
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1 meets: July 3rd and 18th
Group 2 meets: July 11th and 25th
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.
Join us at 10 am on Saturday, July 12th for a morning of bubbly fun with Absolute Science!
Our STEM Club meets every other Monday for a new activity! This program requires registration. Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or call the library at 217-243-5435 to register!
Stop by on Tuesday, July 15th at 10 AM for our next Summer Reading event: Wet and Wild Water Adventure!
Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
This month's Craft Night will be open to both adults and teens! We will be making dragon eyes! Registration is limited - email ajones@jaxpl.org, clangdon@jaxpl.org, or call to get registered! Adults & children 6th Grade and up are eligible to register. |
Garden club is back! Join us every Thursday at 9 am for gardening, bees, butterflies, and other nature activities! Starting June 5th. For ages 5-10.
Drop by the library on July 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th between 2 - 4 PM to enjoy open gaming hours with the library’s Nintendo Switch.
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.
Bookmobile coming to a location near you!
Please make sure to stop by one of our 3 locations:
Pavilion @ Centenary United Methodist Church - 321 East Morgan St.
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dunlap Court - 612 North West St.
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Greenbriar Apartments - 12 Greenbriar Dr.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children ages 2 through seniors in high school are able to check out books. They are able to check out 2 books each week. You do not need a library card to participate in Bookmobile! Please return or renew books each week. There are no late fees or registration involved. Kids will be able to win prizes and snacks for reading.
Every Friday June 6th - August 1st
Drop by the library any time on Friday, July 18th between 2 and 5 PM to make bookmarks, magnets, and more out of recycled book pages!
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1 meets: July 3rd and 18th
Group 2 meets: July 11th and 25th
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.
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 July 7th, 21st, and 28th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd at 10 AM as we welcome back Dan Gogh!
Not your typical movie! Don’t just sit and watch; sing, dance, and scream along with our interactive script. Props and popcorn provided.
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected expert crafter.
Rated PG for violence/action, language, suggestive/rude humor and some scary images.
Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM!
Stop by the library on Wednesday, July 23rd at 6 PM for a showing of Jaws in celebration of Shark Week! Popcorn and drinks will be provided! We hope to see you there!
When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
Rated PG
Garden club is back! Join us every Thursday at 9 am for gardening, bees, butterflies, and other nature activities! Starting June 5th. For ages 5-10.
Drop by the library on July 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th between 2 - 4 PM to enjoy open gaming hours with the library’s Nintendo Switch.
What do you want to see at your library? Join TAB to help us make the library a better place for teens! In July we'll be meeting on the 10th and 24th at 5 pm! Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!
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.
Bookmobile coming to a location near you!
Please make sure to stop by one of our 3 locations:
Pavilion @ Centenary United Methodist Church - 321 East Morgan St.
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dunlap Court - 612 North West St.
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Greenbriar Apartments - 12 Greenbriar Dr.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children ages 2 through seniors in high school are able to check out books. They are able to check out 2 books each week. You do not need a library card to participate in Bookmobile! Please return or renew books each week. There are no late fees or registration involved. Kids will be able to win prizes and snacks for reading.
Every Friday June 6th - August 1st
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1 meets: July 3rd and 18th
Group 2 meets: July 11th and 25th
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.
Stay tuned for more details!
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 July 7th, 21st, and 28th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
Bring your favorite board or card game and a friend or two! The Jacksonville Public Library will provide board and card games as well. Snacks and water will be provided!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, July 30th at 6 pm
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.
Bookmobile coming to a location near you!
Please make sure to stop by one of our 3 locations:
Pavilion @ Centenary United Methodist Church - 321 East Morgan St.
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dunlap Court - 612 North West St.
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Greenbriar Apartments - 12 Greenbriar Dr.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children ages 2 through seniors in high school are able to check out books. They are able to check out 2 books each week. You do not need a library card to participate in Bookmobile! Please return or renew books each week. There are no late fees or registration involved. Kids will be able to win prizes and snacks for reading.
Every Friday June 6th - August 1st