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Image: a photograph of a blanket and open book with windows and a fireplace in the background. Text reads: The Jacksonville Public Library will closed at 6 pm during the week from December 22nd - January 2nd. The library will also be closed on December 24th and 25th. And December 31st and January 1st. We wish you all happy holidays!


Holiday Closure

The Jacksonville Public Library will close at 6 pm during the week from December 22nd – January 2nd.

The library will also be closed on December 24th and 25th. And December 31st and January 1st.

We wish you all happy holidays!

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Adult Craft Class: Pom Pom Penguins

Join us on Wednesday, January 7th at 6 pm! In January we will be making pom pom penguins! Registration is required, please email Ali Jones at ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 to register!

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Lego Club

Calling all builders! This month’s Lego Club meeting is coming up! Join us at the library on January 9th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. This month’s challenge: build your favorite snow activity!

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Encore Family Craft Class: Pom Pom Penguins

Couldn’t make it to the Wednesday craft night? No worries! Stop by our Encore family craft class on Saturday, January 10th at 2 pm. In January, we’re making pom pom penguins! Materials will be provided! Registration is limited. Please email Ali Jones at ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 to register. Adults and children 6th grade and up are welcome!

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The Jacksonville Story Walk

Visit the Bob Freesen YMCA to read a story while walking along a 1 mile trail.

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