The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed on Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day.
Search Our Catalog
(1).png)
We invite you to join us for our November Craft Night on Wednesday, November 6th at 6 pm. We'll be doing a Grinch paint tutorial!
Registration is now closed! Stay tuned for future craft dates!
Calling all builders! This month’s Lego Club meeting is coming up! Join us at the library on November 8th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 PM. This month‘s challenge is to build your favorite animal!
You’re cordially invited to attend a Daunting Night of Monsters and Murder at the Jacksonville Public Library! Join us on Friday, November 8th at 5:30 pm for a night of intrigue! For students grades 6-12. Registration is limited. Please call 217-245-5435 or email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org to register.
.png)
Celebrate Dinovember at the library on Saturday, November 9th at 11 am & 1 pm with a special movie double feature! We'll be showing "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story" (rated G) and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" (rated PG).
The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed on Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day.
.png)
Join us for another Teen Paint & Sip on Tuesday, November 12th at 6 pm. Drinks will be provided. We hope to see you there!
.png)
The Jacksonville Public Library Page Turners will be discussing "Bad Monkey" by Carl Hiaasen at this month's Adult Book Club meeting on Wednesday, November 13th at 6 pm - please join us for a fun evening of great conversation! All are welcome!
.png)
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1 meets: November 22nd
Group 2 meets: November 15th
Our current session of D&D Club is full! Check our social media for updates or email Blaine at blainecoultas@gmail.com with questions regarding future sessions.
Join us under the Jacksonville Public Library's rotunda on Sunday, November 17th at 4 pm for our next Music Under the Dome performance: Diane Dietz & Kevin Aldrich!
.png)
Join us in welcoming Katherine Vaz for her homecoming on Tuesday, November 19th at 6 pm.
Wednesday, November 20th at 7 pm on Zoom or there will be an in-person viewing of the stream at the Jacksonville Public Library. To register for Zoom at home, please contact the Jacksonville Public Library at 217-243-5435.
.png)
What do you want to see at your library? Join TAB to help us make the library a better place for teens! In November we are meeting on the 21st! Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!
The Jacksonville Public Library will close at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 27th and remain closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving.
Grab a towel and join Jeannie Hemphill for a mindful movement class. Learn the basics of mindful movement with an introduction to balance, finger/wrist exercises, shoulder rolls and more. As long as there's enough interest, this class will continue so don't hesitate to stop by! This month classes will be held on November 4th and 18th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
.png)
Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 PM!
Visit the Bob Freesen YMCA to read a story while walking along a 1 mile trail.
Check out the Jacksonville Public Library blog. It will be updated weekly, and will include staff picks, book suggestions, and more.
.png)
Join us at the library for stories, songs, and rhymes every Friday at 10:00 AM!
Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that allows Illinois public library cardholders access discounts at museums, park districts, historical societies, zoos, arts centers, recreational facilities, and other attractions.
Free on-demand film streaming of four films per month for Jacksonville Public Library card holders. Kanopy offers more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, indie and classic films, PBS, and the work from thousands of independent filmmakers. For a video tutorial about how to use this resource, click here. (Library Card Required)
Access to millions of songs from new and classic artists. You can download 5 free MP3s per week, stream 5 hours of music a day, and download current music videos. (Library Card Required)
