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 […]

Fantastic Friday Story Time

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

Fantastic Friday is a story and craft time for children up to age 10. The event is held each Friday and registration is required. Please sign up in advance by calling the library at (601) 982-2867. Fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us! 

9 Weeks Teen Challenge

Ella Bess Austin Library 420 Cunningham St, Terry, MS, United States

This second nine weeks challenge will be a word search filled with library related words. Each teen that completes a word search and returns it to the Ella Bess Austin Library will receive a special gift. Each teen must stop by the library to return their word search sheet once completed by Wednesday, November 27, […]

Paint and Sip

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

Join 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! 

Fantastic Friday Story Time

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

Fantastic Friday is a story and craft time for children up to age 10. The event is held each Friday and registration is required. Please sign up in advance by calling the library at (601) 982-2867. Fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us! 

Everything S.T.R.E.A.M Program

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

The activities will include different projects or experiments to engage the child in one of STREAM’S learning objectives and help prepare them for school and learning through a variety of scenarios. 

Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time

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

Read, Rock n' Rhyme story time is a program designed for ages 3 to 6 years old. It's time to get up and dance, shake, and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Registration is not required, but preferred. 

Fantastic Friday Story Time

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

Fantastic Friday is a story and craft time for children up to age 10. The event is held each Friday and registration is required. Please sign up in advance by calling the library at (601) 982-2867. Fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us! 

Stillness in Motion Tai Chi

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

Beginning Tai Chi exercises and techniques following lessons from you-tube or real life practitioner if possible. Tai Chi is good for all age groups and can be practiced standing or sitting, based on ability. It is low impact and good for relaxation, mobility, and balance. 

Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time

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

Read, Rock n' Rhyme story time is a program designed for ages 3 to 6 years old. It's time to get up and dance, shake, and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Registration is not required, but preferred. 

Storytime Wednesday and Saturday

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

Every Wednesday and Saturday, we will read children’s books based on a weekly theme. Storytime will be followed by arts and crafts. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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!