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Afrikan Dance

Afro-bics Fitness Class

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library - Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Come join our barra (circle) where we connect with one another through dance and drumming while getting fit. This class blends traditional West Afrikan dance, drumming, and aerobic exercise. Let the rhythm move you!

Computer Literacy

Computer Class

All Day
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Time Is Now!

The Class

Chess Part 1: The Class

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Checkmate at Alexander Library! Join us at Alexander Library as we embark on an intriguing journey into the world of Chess!

Computer Literacy

Computer Class

All Day
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Time Is Now!

After School

Quest After School Academy

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library - Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Other, S.T.R.E.A.M, Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Teens

Join Us for Fun and Engaging After-School Activities for exciting programming that supports learning and creativity. Activities will be fun and engaging, and may even align with your school’s curriculum.

Christmas Holidays

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Annie T. Jeffers Library, Beverly J. Brown Library, Bolden/Moore Library, Ella Bess Austin Library, Evelyn Taylor Majure Library, Lois A. Flagg Library, Quisenberry Library, Raymond Public Library, Closed - Eudora Welty Library, Closed - Richard Wright Library, Fannie Lou Hamer Library, Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Medgar Evers Library, Willie Morris Library, Off Site

All JHLS locations and administration will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Closing
Computer Literacy

Computer Class

All Day
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Time Is Now!

Sewing

Sewing Class for Beginners

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
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.

Computer Literacy

Computer Class

All Day
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Time Is Now!

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa: Principles of the Nguzo Saba

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library - Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for one night of an annual week long celebration of the principles of self-determination and core family values within the African American community.

The Class

Chess Part 1: The Class

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Checkmate at Alexander Library! Join us at Alexander Library as we embark on an intriguing journey into the world of Chess!

New Year's Eve

All Day
Annie T. Jeffers Library, Beverly J. Brown Library, Bolden/Moore Library, Ella Bess Austin Library, Evelyn Taylor Majure Library, Lois A. Flagg Library, Quisenberry Library, Raymond Public Library, Closed - Eudora Welty Library, Closed - Richard Wright Library, Fannie Lou Hamer Library, Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Medgar Evers Library, Willie Morris Library, Off Site

All JHLS locations and administration will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Closing

New Year's Day

All Day 1/1 - 1/2
Annie T. Jeffers Library, Beverly J. Brown Library, Bolden/Moore Library, Ella Bess Austin Library, Evelyn Taylor Majure Library, Lois A. Flagg Library, Quisenberry Library, Raymond Public Library, Closed - Eudora Welty Library, Closed - Richard Wright Library, Fannie Lou Hamer Library, Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Medgar Evers Library, Willie Morris Library, Off Site

All JHLS locations and administration will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Closing
Sewing

Sewing Class for Beginners

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Annie T. Jeffers Library, Beverly J. Brown Library, Bolden/Moore Library, Ella Bess Austin Library, Evelyn Taylor Majure Library, Lois A. Flagg Library, Quisenberry Library, Raymond Public Library, Closed - Eudora Welty Library, Closed - Richard Wright Library, Fannie Lou Hamer Library, Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Medgar Evers Library, Willie Morris Library, Off Site

All JHLS locations and administration will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Closing

JHLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library - Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly JHLS Board of Trustees Open Meeting

Family Time: All Parts Moving Together Program

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M, Storytime/Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

I Read! You Read!  Storytime:   The Alexander Library will be hosting a special story time and other fun activities for families.  It is designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult.

JHLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library - Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly JHLS Board of Trustees Open Meeting

Family Time: All Parts Moving Together Program

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M, Storytime/Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

I Read! You Read!  Storytime:   The Alexander Library will be hosting a special story time and other fun activities for families.  It is designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult.

JHLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library - Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly JHLS Board of Trustees Open Meeting

Family Time: All Parts Moving Together Program

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M, Storytime/Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

I Read! You Read!  Storytime:   The Alexander Library will be hosting a special story time and other fun activities for families.  It is designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult.

JHLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library - Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly JHLS Board of Trustees Open Meeting