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Everything S.T.R.E.A.M

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Medgar Evers Library - Meeting Room at Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Children, Teens

S.T.R.E.A.M activities will include different projects or experiments to engage the child in one of the STREAM'S learning objectives and help prepare them for school and learning through a variety of scenarios.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Hip E Han D Crafts

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Hip E Han D Crafts is a teen craft program, where we will encourage a love for hippie handy crafts. Each week, we will have a craft exercise. This will include jewelry making, macramé, rock painting and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

JHLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 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

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

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group

Jewelry Making for Beginners

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Medgar Evers Library - Meeting Room at Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

This class will teach you the fundamentals of jewelry making. We will learn how to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces which will surprise even a beginner craftsman. You can wear the finished pieces yourself or give them as gifts!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

SEW IT! Sewing Classes

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Medgar Evers Library - Meeting Room at Medgar Evers Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

This is a weekly class for anyone that wants to learn sewing basics.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Color Therapy for Teens

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bolden/Moore Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Teens

This program offers teens a relaxing, screen-free environment to unwind through creative expression. Participants will engage in mindful coloring activities using provided materials, accompanied by calming music and light refreshments.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Story Time

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Evelyn Taylor Majure Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers
Story time flyer -Utica
This event is in the "Children" group

Fun with Keva Planks

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Children

This is fun STREAM opportunity for kids, ages 6-12 to come together and build wooden temporary structures, using critical thinking and their imaginations. They can also build obstacle courses for plastic balls to travel.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Class; Part 2

Wednesday, September 24, 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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tech Help

All Day
Evelyn Taylor Majure Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Days

All Day 9/25 - 9/26
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Patrons will create family stick puppets, design fall scratch art, and enjoy freeze pops.

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

Storytime: Treasure Chest Adventures

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
This event is in the "Adults" group

Byram Black and Whites (Movies and Oreos)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Beverly J. Brown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Every Thursday, we will play a black and white / classic movie. There will be Oreo cookies and coffee as a light refreshment.

This program is intended for adults.

This event is in the "Children" group

Free Tutoring

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Willie Morris Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Led by students from Jackson Academy, children will receive free tutoring for all subject areas and work on enrichment exercises.

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

Homework Club

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bolden/Moore Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Homework Club is a drop-in program for students in kindergarten through 6th grade, offering support in ELA and Math homework.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

After-school Stories!

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bolden/Moore Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

From page to play—join us for stories, crafts, and hands-on fun after school! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Once Upon a Craft Story Time

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Quisenberry Library - Storytime Room at Quisenberry Library
Program Type:
Storytime/Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join young readers and their caregivers for a fun-filled Storytime & Craft Adventure where books come to life in more ways than one! Each session features a lively reading of a favorite children's book, followed by a hands-on craft.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Paint and Sip for All Ages

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ella Bess Austin Library
Program Type:
Other, Storytime/Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

Painting for all ages. Materials and refreshments provided!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tyme

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Evelyn Taylor Majure Library
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Tyme
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tech-Titans: S.T.R.E.A.M. into Action

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
Program Type:
S.T.R.E.A.M
Age Group:
Teens

Interested in Coding? Aspire to create your own video game?  Join us as we dive into the world of science and technology! This exciting program is designed for middle and high school students passionate about computer science and technology.