Monthly Library Newsletter
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August 2026 Newsletter
Wednesday, August 5th
Adult Craft Night: Faux Stained Glass at 6 pm –
Join us on Wednesday, August 5th at 6 pm for our August Adult Craft Night, this month we are making faux stained glass! Registration is limited – please email Ali at ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 to reserve your spot today!
Saturday, August 8th
Encore Family Craft Class: Faux Stained Glass at 2 pm –
Couldn’t make the Wednesday craft night? No problem! Join us on Saturday, August 8th at 2 pm for our Encore Family Craft Class. This month, we are making faux stained glass! Registration is limited – email ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 to reserve your spot today! Adults & Children 6th grade and up may register.
Tuesday, August 11th
WITS Fitness at 2 pm –
Join University of Illinois Educator, Karina Moore, each month for engaging, hands-on activities that help boost cognitive function and memory. This fun, informative class is perfect for keeping everyone’s mind sharp. For more info, email Karina Moore at kmoor02s@illinois.edu or call 217-243-7424.
Wednesday, August 12th
Adult Book Club: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman at 6 pm –
Join us on August 12th at 6 pm for our August Page Turners Book Club meeting. This month we are reading “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman. All are welcome! Books are available for check out at the Circulation desk!
Friday, August 14th
Lego Club from 2:30 – 5 pm –
Calling all builders! This month’s Lego Club meeting is coming up! Join us at the library on August 14th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 pm.
Wednesday, August 26th
Andrew Carnegie’s Gospel of Wealth With HFK Presents Actor Terry Lynch as Andrew Carnegie at 6 pm –
Come and hear how Carnegie’s philanthropic interests centering around education and world peace led to the establishment of public libraries, including our very own Jacksonville Public Library! August 26th @ 6:00pm. Admission is Free!
Bookmobile
Just a reminder that the final Bookmobile of the summer will be on
August 7th!
Please make sure to stop by one of our 3 locations:
Pavilion @ Centenary United Methodist Church – 321 East Morgan St. from 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Dunlap Court – 612 North West St. from 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Greenbriar Apartments – 12 Greenbriar Dr. from 3:30pm – 4:30pm
D&D Club from 4 – 6 pm
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
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.
Youth Garden Club – The final garden club meeting of the summer will be on August 6th! For ages 5-10.
Mindful Movement – 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 August 3rd & 17th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm in the meeting room.
Teen Advisory Board – What do you want to see at your library? Join TAB to help us make the library a better place for teens! In August, we’ll be meeting on the 13th and 27th at 5 pm! Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!
Storytime and Baby Storytime will be on hiatus until the week of September 2nd.
July 2026 Newsletter
Wednesday, July 1st
Adult Craft Night: Uncle Sam Sock Gnomes at 6 pm –
Join us on Wednesday, July 1st at 6 pm for our July Adult Craft Night, this month we are making Uncle Sam Gnomes from socks! Registration is limited – please email Ali at ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 to reserve your spot today!
The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day.
Tuesday, July 7th
Marco Polo Music at 10 am –
Join us at the library on Tuesday, July 7th at 10 am as we welcome back Marco Polo Music!
Wednesday, July 8th
Adult Book Club: In the Heat of the Night by John Ball at 6 pm –
Join us on July 8th at 6 pm for our July Page Turners Book Club meeting. This month we are reading “In the Heat of the Night” by John Ball. All are welcome! Books are available for check out at the Circulation desk!
Friday, July 10th
Lego Club from 2:30 – 5 pm –
Calling all builders! This month’s Lego Club meeting is coming up! Join us at the library on July 10th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. This month’s challenge: build a farm animal!
Monday, July 13th
Interactive Movie: Chicken Run at 2 pm –
Not your typical movie! Don’t just sit and watch; sing, dance, and scream along with our interactive script. Props and popcorn provided. Stop by the library on Monday, July 13th at 2 pm for a special interactive movie event. We’re watching “Chicken Run”! Rated G.
Tuesday, July 14th
Absolute Science: Bubble Stations at 10 am –
Stop by the library on Tuesday, July 14th at 10 am for our friends at Absolute Science and bubble stations!
WITS Fitness at 2 pm –
Join University of Illinois Educator, Karina Moore, each month for engaging, hands-on activities that help boost cognitive function and memory. This fun, informative class is perfect for keeping everyone’s mind sharp. For more info, email Karina Moore at kmoor02s@illinois.edu or call 217-243-7424.
Wednesday, July 15th
Adult & Teen Craft Night: Beaded Wall Hangings at 6 pm –
Use beads to create a lovely wall hanging! To register, email ajones@jaxpl.org or clangdon@jaxpl.org, or call the library at 217-243-5435.
Saturday, July 18th
Abraham Lincoln Council Vortex STEM Lab at 10 am –
Our friends from the Scouts of America Abraham Lincoln Council are bringing their incredible Vortex STEM Lab to the library! Their STEMists will provide a variety of activities to explore.
Moments That Made America: Turning Points in 250 Years with Valerie Gugala at 3 pm –
Stay tuned for more details!
Tuesday, July 21st
Dan Gogh’s Grow Show at 10 am –
Stop by the library on Tuesday, July 21st at 10 am for Dan Gogh’s Grow Show!
Teen Zine Workshop at 6 pm –
Zine, short for “magazine” or “fanzine,” is a self-made and self-published booklit about anything! Zines can be hand-drawn, made through collage, or even rendered digitally. At this program we will discuss the basics of zines and design our own! To register, email clangdon@jaxpl.org, or call the library at 217-243-5435. For teens grades 6 – 12.
Wednesday, July 22nd
Adult Game Night: Word Games at 6 pm –
Join us on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6 pm for a night full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition! July’s Theme: Word Games! Admission is free!
Saturday, July 25th
Youth Summer Reading Closing Party at 10 am –
A prize drawing will be held for those who turned in reading logs during the Summer Reading Program, followed by a celebration with snow cones from Sugar & Ice!
Encore Family Craft Class: Uncle Sam Sock Gnomes at 2 pm –
Couldn’t make the Wednesday craft night? No problem! Join us on Saturday, July 25th at 2 pm for our Encore Family Craft Class. This month, we are making Uncle Sam Gnomes from socks! Registration is limited – email ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 to reserve your spot today! Adults & Children 6th grade and up may register.
Wednesday, July 29th
Washington DC Program with Lacreatia Huff at 6 pm –
Have you wished to explore Washington, D.C., but haven’t had the chance? Join LaCreatia Huff, a licensed tour guide, for an engaging one-hour presentation tailored to adults who have yet to experience our nation’s capital but are eager to learn about its iconic monuments.
Bookmobile
Just a reminder that the Bookmobile coming to a location near you every Friday from June 12th – August 7th!
Please make sure to stop by one of our 3 locations:
Pavilion @ Centenary United Methodist Church – 321 East Morgan St. from 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Dunlap Court – 612 North West St. from 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Greenbriar Apartments – 12 Greenbriar Dr. from 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Children ages 2 through seniors in high school are able to check out books. They are able to check out 2 books each week. You do not need a library card to participate in Bookmobile! Please return or renew books each week. There are no late fees or registration involved. Kids will be able to win prizes and snacks for reading.
D&D Club from 4 – 6 pm
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
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.
Youth Garden Club – Garden Club is back! Join us every Thursday at 9 am for gardening, bees, butterflies, and other nature activities! Starting June 4th. For ages 5-10.
Teen Advisory Board – What do you want to see at your library? Join TAB to help us make the library a better place for teens! In July, we’ll be meeting on the 9th and 23rd at 5 pm! Please email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org with questions!
Storytime – Join us for stories and a craft every Wednesday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday afternoon at 3PM unless otherwise posted!
Toddler Storytime – Join us at the library every Friday at 10 AM for Toddler Storytime!