Storytime (Every Tuesday)
Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United StatesWe 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 […]
Byram Book Club (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday)
Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United StatesThe Byram Book Club is an adult social group that meets every other Wednesday to discuss a specific book. The focus is Mississippi writers, but we also cover southern writers from our neighboring states. Coffee or water is available when wanted. If there is a special guest or holiday, we will have coffee and cookies.
Plant Swap
Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United StatesTo celebrate National Houseplant Day, patrons will exchange plants and share essential information about how to keep them healthy and alive.
Vision Board Party
Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United StatesFor National Vision Board Day, patrons will complete their own vision boards using pictures and words from magazines and newspapers. Light refreshments will be served.
Fun with Perler Beads
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesPerler Bead Program! Join us for an awesome, casual craft! Let your imagination run wild as you use all sorts of different colored perler beads and create whatever design you'd like to! It could be video game themed (each perler bead works perfectly as one pixel), comic book themed, or whatever! Minecraft, Doctor Who... it's up […]
Sticker Collage
Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United StatesFor National Sticker Day, patrons can create a sticker collage using stickers that describe their personality.
Quest After School Academy
Margaret Walker Alexander Library 2525 Robinson Rd., Jackson, MS, United StatesJoin Us for Fun and Engaging After-School Activities at Alexander Library! Every Tuesday afternoon, we invite youth to come to Alexander Library from 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm for exciting programming that supports learning and creativity. Activities will be fun and engaging, and may even align with your school’s curriculum. It’s a fantastic way to […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Quiz Program
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesMartin Luther King, Jr. Quiz! Come and learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and all that he did! There will be a quiz for ages 7 and up.P rizes will be awarded to the winners. Refreshments will be served.
Paint and Sip
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesJoin us for a fun Paint and Sip Program. You will walk through the steps of painting various scenes and objects while sipping on a non-alcoholic beverage. This program is for adults only! Come join the fun!
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After-School Story time and Craft Day
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesChildren ages 5 and up, come to the Medgar Evers Library for a story and craft celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.! Pre-registration is not required, but the program is limited to 15 children and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Puzzle Swap
Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United StatesPatrons will bring puzzles of their choice to swap with other patrons.
Let’s Dance! The Morning Line Up!
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesThe Morning Line Up! Let’s get the mornings started with a little line dancing fun! Join us and learn the latest line dances… in the morning!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Dr., Jackson, MSCome celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with us on Saturday, January 18th, at the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument! Join Park Ranger Lucia Garza-Caraccia for a special presentation exploring the profound impact of Dr.King, Malcom X, and Medgar Evers. In addition, we're excited to partner with Black […]
Celebrating Martin Luther’s King Jr. Legacy
Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United StatesFor the MLK holiday, we will show the movie Selma to patrons and create a display table to reflect the work of Martin Luther King Jr.
Comic Club with Manny
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesThe comic Club welcomes tween and teen enthusiasts interested in exploring comic books or crafting their own creations. Participants showcase their imaginative storytelling, world-building, and design skills, sharing their unique comics to delight others with stunning graphics. Join us to witness the creativity and innovation of our talented readers and artists as they develop their […]
A Look at the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesA Look at the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with two film screenings. —"King in the Wilderness" (2018): Through personal stories of the people who were around him, this documentary follows Martin Luther King, Jr. during the last years of his […]
National Granola Bar Day
Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United StatesFor this program, patrons can enjoy granola bars for a healthy snack.
Jewelry Making for Beginners
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesIt is never too late to learn the art of making jewelry! This class will teach you the fundamentals of jewelry making. We will learn how to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces which will surprise even a beginning craftsman. You can wear the finished pieces yourself or give them as gifts.
Compliment Party
Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United StatesFor National Compliment Day, patrons will design cute notes with encouraging compliments and trade them with others.
Your Local Book Club at Your Medgar Evers Library
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesThe book club will discuss and come up with the next book to read together. That is the "your" part of the name of the book club. Everyone in the book club takes ownership of the book club. We discuss the book after reading in an open format, the participants assuming leadership roles within the […]