Monthly Library Newsletter
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October 2026 Newsletter
Wednesday, October 7th
Adult Craft Night: Halloween Candy Jars at 6 pm –
Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 6 pm for our October Adult Craft Night, this month we are making Halloween candy jars! Registration is limited – please email Ali at ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435 ext. 235 to reserve your spot today!
Friday, October 9th
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 October 9th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. This month’s challenge: build something scary!
The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12th for a staff development day.
Tuesday, October 13th
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.
Macrame Leaf Hanging Workshop for Teens at 6 pm –
Join us for a FREE, beginner-friendly class for teens! We will be making macrame leaf wall hanging with artist One knotty maker. Open to grades 6 – 12. Registration is limited! Email clangdon@jaxpl.org or call the library at 217-243-5435 to reserve a spot.
Wednesday, October 14th
Adult Book Club: “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel at 6 pm –
Join us on October 14th at 6 pm for our October Page Turners Book Club meeting. This month we are reading “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel. All are welcome! Books are available for check out at the Circulation desk! You do not have to have a library card to participate!
Saturday, October 17th
Baby Rave: Monster Mash at 10 am –
Get your costumes on and join us at the library for a special Monster Mash Baby Rave on Saturday, October 17th at 10 am! We’ll have kid-friendly music, lights, bubbles, and more! For babies and toddlers ages 0-4.
Sunday, October 18th
Music Under the Dome: Sarah McQuaid at 4 pm –
Join us for our next Music Under the Dome performance: Sarah McQuaid!
Tuesday, October 20th
Preserving History with Geoffrey Baer (Zoom Event) at 7 pm –
Please call the Jacksonville Public Library at 217-243-5435 to register. There will NOT be an in-person viewing of this program at the library – the program will only be available to view from home.
Wednesday, October 21st
Crisis Center Foundation in Jacksonville : Domestic Violence 101 at 6 pm –
Are you or someone you know a victim of Domestic Violence? Are you looking for resources? The Crisis Center Foundation in Jacksonville, Illinois will help you recognize the signs of domestic violence, as well as what you can do to prevent it.
Saturday, October 24th
Family Craft Class: Book Bedazzling from 12 – 4 pm –
Join us for October’s Family Craft Day on Saturday, October 24th! This month we are bedazzling books! Bring your own title, or the library will have books available for you to bedazzle! Craft for as long as you like from 12-4! No registration required! For adults and children aged 11 and up!
D&D Club from 4 – 6 pm
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1: October 2nd
Group 2: October 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.
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 October, we’ll be meeting on the 8th and 22nd 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! This program, for caregivers and babies 0-24 months, is designed to encourage baby’s early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.
September 2026 Newsletter
Wednesday, September 2nd
Adult & Teen Craft Class: Dragon Eyes at 6 pm –
This month’s Craft Night will be open to both adults and teens! We will be making dragon eyes! Registration is limited – email ajones@jaxpl.org, clangdon@jaxpl.org, or call to get registered! Adults & children 6th Grade and up are eligible to register.
Thursday, September 3rd
Author Event with Chet Hardin at 6 pm –
Join us at the Jacksonville Public Library with St. Louis area author, Chet Hardin, discussing his latest book, “The Vampire’s Cult”. This will be a FREE local event. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect at the library! RSVP at https://ourtownbooks.com.
The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.
Tuesday, September 8th
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.
Fall Gardening 101 with the University of Illinois Extension at 6 pm –
Think it’s too late to start gardening for the year? THINK AGAIN! There is still plenty of time to get some quality crops throughout the fall and even into the start of winter. Join us at the Jacksonville Public Library as we learn fall gardening tips! Admission is free – all are welcome!
Wednesday, September 10th
Adult Book Club: Buffalo “Hunter Hunter” by Stephen Graham Jones at 6 pm –
Join us on September 9th at 6 pm for our September Page Turners Book Club meeting. This month we are reading “Buffalo Hunter Hunter” by Stephen Graham Jones. All are welcome! Books are available for check out at the Circulation desk!
Friday, September 11th
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 September 11th to show off your Lego skills. Stop in anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. This month’s challenge: build a bear!
Saturday, September 12th
Family Craft Class: Rock Painting at 2 pm –
Join us on Saturday, June 13th at 2 pm for our Family Craft Class. This month, we are painting rocks! 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, September 16th
Adult Game Night: Card Games at 6 pm –
Join us on Wednesday, September 16th at 6 pm for a night full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition! September’s Theme: Card Games! Bring your favorite card game, whether is be Uno, Phase 10, or something else! Admission is free!
Thursday, September 17th
Inside the Empire of AI with Karen Hao via Zoom at 7 pm –
There will NOT be an in-person viewing of the stream at the Jacksonville Public Library. To register to view via Zoom at home, please contact the Jacksonville Public Library at 217-243-5435.
Saturday, September 19th
Interactive Movie (6th – 12th Grade): A Minecraft Movie 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. Rated PG for violence/action, language, suggestive/rude humor and some scary images
Sunday, September 20th
Music Under the Dome: Two Fiddles at 4 pm –
Join us in Sunday, September 20th at 4 pm to kick off the new season of Music Under the Dome at the Jacksonville Public Library! Our first performers are Two Fiddles!
Wednesday, September 23rd
How Do I Love Thee? An evening with Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning at 7 pm –
The story of this fascinating courtship is the subject of this evening’s two-person presentation, featuring Sherri Mitchell and Robert Seufert.
Wednesday, September 30th
Movie Night: “Project Hail Mary” at 6 pm –
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 30th at 6 pm for a special showing of “Project Hail Mary”! Food and drinks will be provided! Rated PG-13 for thematic material and suggestive references.
D&D Club from 4 – 6 pm
Well met, traveler! The Jacksonville Public Library is looking for brave adventurers to join our party!
Group 1: September 4th
Group 2: September 18th
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.
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 September, we’ll be meeting on the 10th and 24th 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!
Baby Storytime – Join us at the library every Friday at 10 AM for Baby Storytime! This program, for caregivers and babies 0-24 months, is designed to encourage baby’s early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.