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.  

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 […]

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. 

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. 

Tech-Titans: S.T.R.E.A.M. into Action (Thursdays)

Margaret Walker Alexander Library 2525 Robinson Rd., Jackson, MS, United States

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

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. The fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us! 

Comic Club with Manny

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

The comic Club welcomes tween and teen enthusiasts interested in exploring comic books or crafting their own creations. Participants showcase their imaginative storytelling, world-building, and design skills, sharing their unique comics to delight others with stunning graphics. Join us to witness the creativity and innovation of our talented readers and artists as they develop their […]

Storytime (Every Tuesday)

Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United States

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 […]

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. 

St Patrick’s Day Craft

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

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, patrons will complete a St. Patrick’s Day themed craft. 

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. 

Make a Flower Craft

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

For National Flower Day, patrons will craft colorful flowers using construction paper and other materials. 

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. The fun starts at 10:00 AM. Come join us! 

Art Contest

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

As one way to celebrate Youth Art Month, we will invite students from Murrah and Callaway to display their best artwork. Patrons will vote to choose the best 3 art pieces and winners will receive a special prize. 

Teen Time (Fridays)

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

During this 2-hour block, teens will enjoy activities such as games, cards, movies, origami, and computer games.     

Girl Scouts Program

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

A Girl Scouts Host (TBD) will talk to female juveniles about joining the boy scouts and then complete craft activities. 

Express Yourshelf: Book Banter and Cold Brew (Every Tuesday)

Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United States

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 […]

Washout! (Every Wednesday)

Beverly J. Brown Library 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS, United States

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 […]