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Dance Dance Dance

Rhythm & Rows Line Dance Class

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Outside The Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
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.

Sewing

Sewing Class for Beginners

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outside The Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
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.

The Class

Chess Part 1: The Class

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

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

M. W. Alexander Library Juicing Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Take charge of your nutritional health with us through the power of juicing! We meet weekly on Mondays at 4:30 PM to track progress, share encouragement, and support each other on our journey toward better health and fitness.

Storytime: Treasure Chest Adventures

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Margaret Walker Alexander Library - Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Join us for an enchanting Storytime: Treasure Chest Adventures at Alexander Library! Each session promises a captivating journey, where young minds can explore the magic of storytelling.  We unlock treasures of imagination together.

Learning

Beginning Spanish Class Part 1

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

Embark on an exciting journey into the Spanish language with our free beginner's class! 

Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Come and discover the joy of learning together!

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

Chess 3

Chess Part 2: The Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

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

Learning

Spanish Immersion Class Part 2

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
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!

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.

Dance Dance Dance

Rhythm & Rows Line Dance Class

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Outside The Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
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.

Sewing

Sewing Class for Beginners

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outside The Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
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.

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

Family Time: All Parts Moving Together Program

Thursday, April 30, 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.

Memorial 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, May 26, 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, May 28, 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.

Juneteenth

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

Fourth of July Holiday

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
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, July 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

JHLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 25, 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

Labor Day Holiday

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