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.

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! 

National Child’s Day

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

On National Child’s Day, children will be invited to play board games and complete fun arts and crafts. Participants will receive gummies and a fun activity book. 

My Wish List for Santa

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

Patrons can create their own wish list for Santa.  

Utica Christmas Parade

Evelyn Taylor Majure Library 217 W Main St., Utica, MS, United States

We will participate in the Utica Christmas Parade. We will host a float to be in the parade.  

Book Club

Evelyn Taylor Majure Library 217 W Main St., Utica, MS, United States

The Book Club meets every two weeks to discuss books chosen by the book club. They enjoy coffee/tea & conversations.  

Health Talk

Evelyn Taylor Majure Library 217 W Main St., Utica, MS, United States

Health Talk comes together to discuss healthy options. We have a 5 minute exercise moment. Then we discuss healthy habits and healthy topics each month. We encourage participants to make healthy choices and try healthy food options. Staff Contact: Willette Jacobs 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

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

Parents and their kids can visit the Medgar Evers Library for a special story time with one of their favorite stuffed animal friends. Once the story time is finished, the kids leave their stuffed animals behind at the library to enjoy a fun sleepover! The stuffed animals are then photographed having all sorts of fun […]

Step-by-step Holiday Painting

Quisenberry Library 605 E Northside Dr, Clinton, MS, United States

Step by Step Holiday Painting ideas: Magical Winter Snowman; Snowman with ornaments;  

Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time (Every Wednesday)

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. 

Crochet and Sewing Basics

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

A weekly class for adults learning crochet and sewing basics at 12 PM. 

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. 

Celebrating Financial Wellness Month

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

January is Financial Wellness Month. Visit the Medgar Evers Library to learn more about all of the resources available to you. We will be displaying popular books and other resources by some of America’s top financial guides.