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9 Weeks Teen Challenge (Ongoing)
The first challenge will be a bingo card filled with library related activities. Each teen that completes all activities on the card and returns it to the Ella Bess Austin Library will receive a special gift. Each teen must stop by the library to pick up his or her bingo card and must return it […]
1 event,
2 events,
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Mon-Sat)
Join us in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 1-31, 2024) by wearing pink. Visit the Alexander Library to explore our informative stations dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer. Throughout October, anyone wearing pink will be treated to a special surprise at the library. For any further inquiries or additional information, please contact the […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities.
2 events,
What’s it Wednesday
What’s it Wednesday
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 […]
2 events,
Fantastic Friday Story Time
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. Fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us!
2 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 […]
3 events,
Fire Safety Week
Join Alexander Library in promoting Fire Prevention Week! The Jackson Fire Department will be demonstrating fire safety using the Smoke House, and it's an event for all ages. Come and participate on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. You may give us a call at 601-354-8911, if you have any questions. Let's make fire […]
Stillness in Motion Tai Chi
Stillness in Motion Tai Chi
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.
4 events,
Little Learners
Little Learners
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 […]
1 on 1 Computer Sessions
1 on 1 Computer Sessions
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 to […]
4 events,
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time
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.
What’s it Wednesday
What’s it Wednesday
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 […]
4 events,
Fantastic Friday Story Time
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. Fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us!
Spanish Classes for Beginners
Spanish Classes for Beginners
The Spanish class will engage new language learners with fun activities. The instructor, Miss Veronica, is a native speaker from South America and is also an actor/entertainer who will use skills from that profession to make sure the class is active and fun.
2 events,
Fall Fest 2024
Fall Fest 2024
This program is a community fun filled day with refreshments, fun activities, and great prizes to win in celebration of the fall season at the Ella Bess Austin Library.
5 events,
Cooking Matters
Cooking Matters
Join us every Monday for six weeks for healthy cooking classes with the MS Extension Service.!
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners
This course is for anyone who is brand new to working with computers or for those who want to fill in some gaps about their computer knowledge. In this course, you will learn the basics of computers, from what they are to how they work and how to use them.
Stillness in Motion Tai Chi
Stillness in Motion Tai Chi
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.
Your Local Book Club at Your Medgar Evers Library
Your Local Book Club at Your Medgar Evers Library
We will be continuing our discussion of Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas. Angie Thomas although known nationally and internationally, is of course a local author. The local tie-in for the next book that the book club selects will not have to be the author. The book club will discuss and come up with the next […]
2 events,
Little Learners
Little Learners
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 […]
2 events,
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time
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.
2 events,
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!
3 events,
Fantastic Friday Story Time
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. Fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us!
Spanish Classes for Beginners
Spanish Classes for Beginners
The Spanish class will engage new language learners with fun activities. The instructor, Miss Veronica, is a native speaker from South America and is also an actor/entertainer who will use skills from that profession to make sure the class is active and fun.
2 events,
Everything S.T.R.E.A.M Program
Everything S.T.R.E.A.M Program
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.
3 events,
Cooking Matters
Cooking Matters
Join us every Monday for six weeks for healthy cooking classes with the MS Extension Service.!
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners
This course is for anyone who is brand new to working with computers or for those who want to fill in some gaps about their computer knowledge. In this course, you will learn the basics of computers, from what they are to how they work and how to use them.
3 events,
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.
Little Learners
Little Learners
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 […]
2 events,
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time
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.
3 events,
It’s Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day!
It’s Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day!
"It's Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day! We have a special surprise friend for a very special story time. We can’t wait to read "Piper Chen Sings," written by Phillipa Soo. This day is set aside to bring together millions of adults and children worldwide each year to read the same book on the same […]
Breast Cancer Awareness (Outreach)
Breast Cancer Awareness (Outreach)
Join us for a program about Breast Cancer Awareness as we remember and honor those diagnosed with this disease. This event is an outreach program for our seniors and will begin at 10:30a.m.
3 events,
Fantastic Friday Story Time
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. Fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us!
Spanish Classes for Beginners
Spanish Classes for Beginners
The Spanish class will engage new language learners with fun activities. The instructor, Miss Veronica, is a native speaker from South America and is also an actor/entertainer who will use skills from that profession to make sure the class is active and fun.
5 events,
Harvest Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at our Harvest Festival! Come and enjoy days filled with games, arts and crafts, story time, a movie, delicious treats, raffles, and door prizes. This event is perfect for the whole family. Save the date: October 28 – 31, 2024. Check out our Harvest Festival schedule flyer for event […]
Cooking Matters
Cooking Matters
Join us every Monday for six weeks for healthy cooking classes with the MS Extension Service.!
Stillness in Motion Tai Chi
Stillness in Motion Tai Chi
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.
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners
This course is for anyone who is brand new to working with computers or for those who want to fill in some gaps about their computer knowledge. In this course, you will learn the basics of computers, from what they are to how they work and how to use them.
4 events,
Senior Bingo
Senior Bingo
The Bolden/Moore Library will host Bingo with the seniors. This program happens the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30a.m.
Little Learners
Little Learners
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 […]
5 events,
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time
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.
Byram Book Club
Byram Book Club
The 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, we will have coffee and cookies.
What’s it Wednesday
What’s it Wednesday
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 […]
3 events,
Byram BOO Bash
Byram BOO Bash
There will be festive refreshments for all. We will give trick-or-treat candy or trinkets for all children who are dressed for Halloween. There will be grab and go Halloween art packs. We will also be showing “Halloweentown” in one of our rooms.