Perler Beads Craft
Willie Morris Library 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS, United StatesFor this program, patrons will use perler beads to construct their own designs of animals or different shapes. Only Willie Morris staff will be allowed to use the iron to fuse the bead together. Jackson-area schools will be closed this day so registration will be required.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Mon-Sat)
Margaret Walker Alexander Library 2525 Robinson Rd., Jackson, MS, United StatesJoin 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
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesMental 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.
What’s it Wednesday
Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United StatesThere 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 StatesFantastic 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!
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 […]
Fire Safety Week
Margaret Walker Alexander Library 2525 Robinson Rd., Jackson, MS, United StatesJoin 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
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesBeginning 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.
Little Learners
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 […]
1 on 1 Computer Sessions
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesThe 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 […]
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesRead, 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
Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United StatesThere 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 StatesFantastic 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
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesThe 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.
Fall Fest 2024
Ella Bess Austin Library 420 Cunningham St, Terry, MS, United StatesThis 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.
Cooking Matters
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesJoin us every Monday for six weeks for healthy cooking classes with the MS Extension Service.!
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesThis 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
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesBeginning 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
Medgar Evers Library 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS, United StatesWe 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 […]
Little Learners
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 […]