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Free Afterschool Tutoring

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

Duck Decorating Contest

Thursday, April 30, 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!

Thursday, April 30, 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.

Computer Classes

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:30pm
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Computer Classes are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with select slots available from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm. Learn new computer skills or refresh up on basic computer needs. Call us for more information.

Duck Decorating Contest

Friday, May 1, 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!

Friday, May 1, 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.

Duck Decorating Contest

Saturday, May 2, 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.

Staff Development 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 branches will be closed for Staff Development Day. Thank you for supporting your local library, and we hope to see you soon! 

Closing

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

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

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