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Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time (Every Wednesday)
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.
Celebrating Financial Wellness Month
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.
Tech-Titans: S.T.R.E.A.M. into Action (Thursdays)
Interested in Coding? Aspire to create your own video game? Join us as we dive into the world of science and technology! This exciting program is designed for middle and high school students passionate about computer science and technology. As part of our S.T.R.E.A.M. initiative, we’ll explore the fundamentals of coding, game development, and more! Whether […]
Fantastic Friday Story Time
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. The fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us!
Stillness in Motion: Relaxation Classes for Adults (Every Monday)
Beginning Relaxation exercises and techniques following lessons from you-tube or real-life practitioner if possible. Relaxation Classes are 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.
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners (Every Monday)
This course is for anyone who is brand new to working with computers. In this course, you will learn the basics of computers, from what they are to how they work and how to use them.
1 on 1 Computer Sessions (Every Monday)
The 1 on 1 Computer Sessions are student directed, hands on, instruction sessions, following topics regarding whatever the student wants to learn to do on the computer. The sessions may include using the internet to discover together, student and instructor, how best to accomplish a given task with the computer, as it is entirely possible […]
The Lit & Learn Lounge (Mondays)
Interested in forming a book Club, learning a skill or engaging in community projects? Then we may have the venue and opportunity for you. Join us here at Alexander Library for our evening program tailored towards our Adults. The rewards could be informative and fun! We Meet every Monday at Alexander Library at 5:30 pm.. […]
Fun with KEVA PLANKS and LEGO Challenge (Every Tuesday)
Join us and learn basic engineering concepts with Keva Planks and Legos! Then design and build unique structures! (Ages 7 and up).
Storytime: Treasure Chest Adventures (Tues & Thurs)
Join Us for Storytime: Treasure Chest Adventures at Alexander Library! We invite you to another exciting day of reading as we dig into our "treasure chest" of stories and destinations. Together, we'll explore how letters come together to form words, how words build sentences, and how sentences create vibrant pictures in our minds. Come along […]
Learning Loft Adventures (Tuesdays)
Join Us for Fun and Engaging After-School Activities at Alexander Library! Every Tuesday afternoon, we invite youth to come to Alexander Library at 3:30 PM for exciting programming that supports learning and creativity. Activities will be fun, engaging, and may even align with your school’s curriculum. It’s a fantastic way to unwind and enhance your […]
Express Yourshelf: Book Banter and Cold Brew (Every Tuesday)
This is a teen powered, silent book club, where they will talk about their current favorite book series. There will also be cold brew coffee, as well as holiday flavors for Christmas, honey for others, etc. Though it is mostly passive, there will be an overseer. We will maintain a teen display in the library […]
Story Time (Every Wednesday)
Patrons will enjoy story time based on weekly themes and then complete a craft activity.
Washout! (Every Wednesday)
This is an afterschool art program. Every week, we will mix mediums. These mediums will cycle and repeat based on popularity. We are also open to participant’s opinions about what they would like to do next. We will work with watercolor, pencil (color and graphite, pen and ink, and oil pastels. But in all that […]
Silver Horizons (Wednesdays)
Join Us at Alexander Library! We at Alexander Library would like to extend a warm invitation to all senior citizens for our specially designed workshops and classes. Whether you're interested in learning about computers, exploring new crafts, enjoying fun games, or simply engaging in friendly conversation, we have something for everyone. Come join us every […]
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Super Bowl Snack Pack Raffle (Mon-Sat)
Patrons will predict the winning team of Super Bowl 59 and then those raffle tickets will be entered into a separate raffle. Four winners will be chosen on February 10 to win a bag of snacks.
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Chinese New Year Craft
Chinese New Year Craft
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, patrons will create a snake using craft materials since it is the Year of the Snake.
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21 Questions: Trivia Challenge Famous Mystery Detectives
21 Questions: Trivia Challenge Famous Mystery Detectives
Do you love trivia and reading? Join us for 21 Questions: Famous Mystery Detectives Edition. Test your love of reading, trivia and have fun and complete bragging rights for the winner or winners. Everyone is welcome, including individuals and teams of up to 4 players, whether they are teens, adults, or families!
8 events,
Hot Chocolate Day
Hot Chocolate Day
To celebrate National Hot Chocolate, patrons will be treated to a cup of delicious hot chocolate.
Family: All Parts Moving Together Program
Family: All Parts Moving Together Program
I Read! You Read! Storytime: The Alexander Library will be hosting a special story time for families starting January 31, 2025. This event will take place on the last Friday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Younger readers will […]
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Library Lover’s Month
This program is for all book lovers! Patrons will describe their favorite book in a way that should make another patron put their current book to the side in order to read the one being described. Once the patron describes their favorite book, the listeners all have a chance to decide whether they will keep […]
Celebrating Black History Month! Fine Art February!
Celebrate Black History Month at the Medgar Evers Library! Stop by each week of February to learn about a Black artist and create a unique craft inspired by their artwork. This program provides an opportunity for convenient creative expression and artistic learning.
Showtime Movie Matinee (Every Saturday)
The Medgar Evers Library hosts family movie favorites, complete with popcorn, every Saturday at 1 PM! Register, today as space is limited. For more information, call 601-982-2867.
8 events,
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners (Every Monday)
This course is for anyone who is brand new to working with computers. In this course, you will learn the basics of computers, from what they are to how they work and how to use them.
1 on 1 Computer Sessions (Every Monday)
The 1 on 1 Computer Sessions are student directed, hands on, instruction sessions, following topics regarding whatever the student wants to learn to do on the computer. The sessions may include using the internet to discover together, student and instructor, how best to accomplish a given task with the computer, as it is entirely possible […]
10 events,
Fun with KEVA PLANKS and LEGO Challenge (Every Tuesday)
Join us and learn basic engineering concepts with Keva Planks and Legos! Then design and build unique structures! (Ages 7 and up).
Black History Arts & Crafts
Black History Arts & Crafts
This program is to celebrate the people who contributed to the Civil Rights Movement. This will be a fun activity for students to match items with contributors using yarn, glue, and other crafts.
10 events,
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time (Every Wednesday)
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.
10 events,
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Fantastic Friday Story Time
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. The fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us!
12 events,
Fun with Perler Beads
Fun with Perler Beads
Perler 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 […]
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Valentine’s Book Affair
Valentine’s Book Affair
This program is for all book lovers! Patrons will describe their favorite book in a way that should make another patron put their current book to the side in order to read the one being described. Once the patron describes their favorite book, the listeners all have a chance to decide whether they will keep […]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
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!
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Jewelry Making for Beginners
Jewelry Making for Beginners
It 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.
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Your Local Book Club at Your Medgar Evers Library
Your Local Book Club at Your Medgar Evers Library
The 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 […]