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Manga Maniacs

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens

This is one part of a two part, comic strip program for children ages 7-13.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Day Ghostbusters

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

It's the spooky season so "Who are you gonna call?" other than your local library, The Ghostbusters!

 

Keep in mind the film, Ghostbusters Afterlife, is PG-13

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

Friday Fun Day

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Friday Fun D
This event is in the "Adults" group

Byram Adult Book Club

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Byram Book Club is an adult social group that meets every other Monday to discuss a book. Sometimes, the group covers one specific book, which all members read.

This event is in the "Children" group

Slime Time Glow

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Children

Let's Get Glowing at the Byram Library! We are going to make glow in the dark slime! It's a fun science program for kids from 6-12. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Boo Bash 2

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Last years Boo Bash was such a blast. We can't wait to do it again. Boo Bash is a family friendly (nothing scary), indoor Halloween party for the community. There will games, fun "festive" refreshments, face painting, candy, and crafts.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Second Day of Boo Bash!

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Open House, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

We are having two days of Halloween festivities. Come join us for Boo Bash 2! Wear your costumes! 

There will be trick or treat, games, goodies, craft packs, refreshments, and face painting

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 locations will be closed for Staff Development Day. Please be sure and make use of our many available digital resources. Thank you for your patronage.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Building for Teens

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Teens

Every week, we will collaborate to build a board or card game. What will it look like? What are the rules? You call the shots, we supply the material and provide guidance. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Cosmic Comic Creators

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Children

In Cosmic Comic Creators, everyone will start a comic strip, which will either continue in one one long story, or have recurring "shorts" throughout the entirety of the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Write a Winning Resume

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Resume Building
This event is in the "Adults" group

Byram Adult Book Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Byram Book Club is an adult social group that meets every other Monday to discuss a book. Sometimes, the group covers one specific book, which all members read.

Veterans 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. 

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Building for Teens

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Teens

Every week, we will collaborate to build a board or card game. What will it look like? What are the rules? You call the shots, we supply the material and provide guidance. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Game Day

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Age Group:
Children

We will have options for kids to choose from. It may be a card game or a board game.   

This event is in the "Adults" group

Write a Winning Resume

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Resume Building
This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Building for Teens

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Teens

Every week, we will collaborate to build a board or card game. What will it look like? What are the rules? You call the shots, we supply the material and provide guidance. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Cosmic Comic Creators

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Children

In Cosmic Comic Creators, everyone will start a comic strip, which will either continue in one one long story, or have recurring "shorts" throughout the entirety of the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Byram Adult Book Club

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Byram Book Club is an adult social group that meets every other Monday to discuss a book. Sometimes, the group covers one specific book, which all members read.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Building for Teens

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Teens

Every week, we will collaborate to build a board or card game. What will it look like? What are the rules? You call the shots, we supply the material and provide guidance. 

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

A Christmas Carol 3-Part Storytime

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Every week, we will enjoy a portion of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, as we move throughout the festive season. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Building for Teens

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Teens

Every week, we will collaborate to build a board or card game. What will it look like? What are the rules? You call the shots, we supply the material and provide guidance. 


 

This event is in the "Children" group

Cosmic Comic Creators

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Children

In Cosmic Comic Creators, everyone will start a comic strip, which will either continue in one one long story, or have recurring "shorts" throughout the entirety of the program.