Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
Event Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Spanish Immersion Class Part 2

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language but didn’t know where to start?
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday as we begin the journey together!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Little Stem Builders Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Club/Small Group Activity
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Use creativity to build with magnetic blocks!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Afro-bics Fitness Class

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library - Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a fun, culturally enriching, and exhilarating fitness journey! We’ll use traditional African rhythms and dance to elevate your workout and energize your spirit. Live drumming will be incorporated when available.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Fantastic Friday Story time

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Medgar Evers Library - Meeting Room at Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

🌟 Fantastic Friday Story Time! 🌟

📍 Medgar Evers Library
🕙 Fridays at 10 AM

Join us for a morning full of wonder and creativity!
✨ Story Readings
🎨 Crafts
🎉 Tons of Fun for Kids and Families!

This event is in the "Children" group

Friday Fun Day "Movie Day"

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Age Group:
Children

This is a new spin on Friday Fun Day. We will have scheduled theme for each week. Come see us!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

1 on 1 Computer Session

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

A librarian leads the participant in a one on one instruction session in computer/internet use.

This event is in the "Children" group

Free Afterschool Tutoring

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Club/Small Group Activity
Age Group:
Children

Tutors from Jackson Academy work with K-5 students in reading, math, and other subjects as needed.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Kings Court! Chess Lessons

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Medgar Evers Library - Meeting Room at Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Club/Small Group Activity
Age Group:
Everyone

Free lessons in the fun, exciting, and stimulating game of chess. Beginners are welcome. All skill levels are welcome. Join us and embark on your journey to learn the strategies and tactics to win. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Let's Go Retro! Gaming Club

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
Club/Small Group Activity
Age Group:
Everyone

Come play some retro video games! We even have board games and card games! All ages are welcome. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Web Learning Courses: Front End Web Development

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Medgar Evers Library - Meeting Room at Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

💻 Web Learning Courses: Front-End Web Development at Medgar Evers Library!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Rhythm & Rows Line Dance Class

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Outside The Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

The M.W. Alexander Library is excited to announce a partnership with Chantal Taylor to offer a new class: Line Dancing! Line dancing is a fun and effective form of exercise.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Nature Explorers - Foraging

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Quisenberry Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Come forage and learn with Jessica Roberts! Discover local plants, what you can harvest right now, and how they’ve been traditionally used. Meet in the children’s area - bring your own finds or explore beforehand!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Reading and Rhythm

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:30pm - 10:30pm
Quisenberry Library
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Adults with preschoolers - join us on Fridays for Reading and Rhythm where everyone gets up and moving!

Friday mornings at 9:30 beginning March 20th.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crochet Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Alexander Area at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

Would you like to wear something fashion forward, chic and unique that you created by hand?..How about an afghan, a fedora, a simple hat and gloves or create simple crafts? Then this is the creative opportunity for you!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Storytime at Willie Morris

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Adults

Enjoy fun stories based on weekly themes and complete fun crafts each Wednesday and Saturday.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sewing Class for Beginners

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outside The Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for an afternoon of sewing...no matter what your skill level, you can learn an important life skill that will allow you to create your own style or simply use fabric as functional art. We meet every Saturday at 1pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons Teen Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Club/Small Group Activity
Age Group:
Teens

Discover the joys of tabletop gaming from character sheets and classes to ability scores and modifiers! After character creation, we'll take the characters on a brief one shot! Ages 15 and up!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Comic Book Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Medgar Evers Library - Meeting Room at Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Class/Workshop, Club/Small Group Activity
Age Group:
Everyone
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

April's Murder Mystery

All Day
Quisenberry Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

S T O P  B Y  T H E  Q U I S E N B E R R Y
C I R C U L A T I O N  D E S K  T O  P I C K U P
T H E  E V I D E N C E  A N D  S E E  I F  Y O U

This event is in the "Everyone" group

A Wall of Gratitude, A World of Connection

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fannie Lou Hamer Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

The Hamer Gratitude Wall is a vibrant space where all ages can share appreciation, celebrate kindness, and strengthen community connections.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Exercise

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Evelyn Taylor Majure Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Duck Decorating Contest

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Sign up and receive a rubber duck of your own to decorate. Turn it back in on or by April 25 and your duck will be judged during National Library Week. Winners will be notified on May 2.

National Library Week!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Other

Celebrate National Library Week at the Willie Morris Library! Check out staff picks for all ages and complete fun handouts and crafts all week long. Vote for winners of our Duck Decorating Contest! On April 27th, receive a pack of Gummi Bears.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

1 on 1 Computer Session

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

A librarian leads the participant in a one on one instruction session in computer/internet use.