National Author’s Day

Margaret Walker Alexander Library 2525 Robinson Rd., Jackson, MS, United States

Join us for a day of observing National Author’s Day on November 1, 2024 at 3:30 PM. Let's show our appreciation for these literary artists who bring us so much through their entertaining or enlightening works. Please support them by borrowing books from your local library or by listening to spoken word artists who paint […]

Kids Vote @ The Medgar Evers Library

Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United States

Come to the Medgar Evers Library to vote on what food we will be having at our next family fun day: Tacos or Pizza! Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. Ballots will be available all day and the results will be posted the following day on Wednesday, November 6th. 

Did You Vote?

Margaret Walker Alexander Library 2525 Robinson Rd., Jackson, MS, United States

Don't miss the 2024 United States elections on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. This year, we are electing the president and vice president, along with local officials. After you vote, show your voting sticker at the M.W. Alexander Library and receive a special prize as a thank you for fulfilling […]

Little Learners

Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United States

We will have a story time which will include questions about what pictures are on the page. We explore our colors, shapes, and numbers in our activity room, with games. There will also be an arts and crafts project related to the book that we have read. For October and November, many of our stories […]

Story Time

Bolden/Moore Library 1444 Wiggins Rd,, Jackson, MS, United States

BoldenMoore Library will be hosting story time for children ages 0-5. These events are for Tuesday October 9th and 23rd at 10a.m.  

Let’s Talk About Stress

Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United States

For National Stress Awareness Day, patrons will learn to use playdough as a method to relieve stress and cope with other stress-causing factors.  

What’s it Wednesday

Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United States

There will be a non-fiction focus (things in nature that glow-in-the-dark, nocturnal animals, etc) where the children will have a pile of books and/or printed material available. We will instigate conversation starters and then discuss the subject at hand, where they can ask questions and tell what they know. We will then participate in a […]

November Leaves Scratch Art

Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United States

Patrons will use scratch art to design fall-colored leaves with different patterns. 

S.T.R.E.A.M Day!

Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United States

For this program, patrons will participate in an interactive and fun S.T.R.E.A.M activity. 

Little Learners

Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United States

We will have a story time which will include questions about what pictures are on the page. We explore our colors, shapes, and numbers in our activity room, with games. There will also be an arts and crafts project related to the book that we have read. For October and November, many of our stories […]

Cooking Matters Classes

Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United States

Join us every Tuesday for three more weeks for healthy cooking classes with the MS Extension Service. 

Fair Social

Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United States

We are creating a space for teenagers where they can work outside of the house on their reading fair projects, ask for guidance, when needed, and have research methods available to them.  They will need to bring their own supplies, but we will have items such as glue and markers for those who need them.  

Be Kind

Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United States

Patrons will create a kindness flower and write kind messages about themselves on the flower petals.

Preschool Caregiver Book Chat Club

Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United States

A fun Book Chat for caregivers. Books will be discussed and recommended during this session. Refreshments will be served. 

What’s it Wednesday

Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United States

There will be a non-fiction focus (things in nature that glow-in-the-dark, nocturnal animals, etc) where the children will have a pile of books and/or printed material available. We will instigate conversation starters and then discuss the subject at hand, where they can ask questions and tell what they know. We will then participate in a […]

Make a Teddy Bear

Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United States

For National American Teddy Bear Day, patrons will create their own teddy bear using brown construction paper and craft materials. 

Fun with Clay (MS Museum of Art)

Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United States

This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of working with clay on the potter’s wheel–no prior experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to basic throwing shapes, as well as the follow-up steps of trimming, handle making, and glazing. 

National Princess Day

Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United States

For National Princess Day, patrons will design princess crowns. 

Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United States

Join us at the Medgar Evers Library as we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by showing blockbuster films all day long of famous Native Americans. Popcorn and beverages will be served. We’ll see you there! 

Little Learners

Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United States

We will have a story time which will include questions about what pictures are on the page. We explore our colors, shapes, and numbers in our activity room, with games. There will also be an arts and crafts project related to the book that we have read. For October and November, many of our stories […]