children's programs

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Preschool Storytime each Tuesday at 10:30am
and Friday at 9:30am & 10:30am.

If Madison County Schools are closed for the day due to inclement weather all children’s events (for both libraries) will be canceled for that day.

If schools are closed during the school day for inclement weather, all children’s events (for both libraries) will be canceled immediately for the day from the time the announcement is made.

Any events on the weekend will be handled on a day by day basis. Library staff will make a decision as soon as possible and alert the public.

We do our best to post cancellations on this blog, Facebook, and we try to send out an email to our parent email list.

If you are not on this list but would like to be included, email Liz at jmcl.childrens@lssi.com.

Storytimes:

Preschool Storytimes: Tuesdays at 10:30am and Fridays at 10:30am. Ages birth-5.
Reading with Red. Fridays at 9:30am. Join Red, the mascot from Red Robin Restaurant as his friends read stories. After listening to ten stories, child will receive free kids meal from Red Robin! All children welcome

And Don't Forget Preschool Story Time!
Every Tuesday and Friday at 10:30 am!
(It's the same program both days, so pick the day that fits best
with your schedule.)

Weekly Events:

Jackson Chess Club. The Jackson Chess Club meets every Sunday afternoon at 2pm in the Program Center. They welcome everyone from people who want to learn to play, novice player and experts!
Art Class with Mr. Poppelaars! We have decided to offer an “open studio” class. Classes are held on Saturday mornings from 10:30am-1pm in the Little Friends Room. Mr. Poppelaars invites anyone ages 8 and up and of all experience levels to join his free Art program. See http://jmclblog.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/art-classes-at-the-library-with-american-art-academy for more details.

Special Events:

Monday January 25, 4pm-6pm. Tween Game Afternoon. Stop by to challenge your friends at your favorite board game. Choose from our collection here or bring your favorite board game from home. Ages 8-12. Little Friends Room.

Saturday February 6, 10am-12n. Jackson Sun Snippers. Want to get the most out of your dollar at the grocery store? Come learn how to make coupons work for you in this informational meeting. Ages: Adults Program Center.

Thursday February 4, 12n-1pm. Friends of the Library First Thursday Book Review. Join the Friends of the Library as they welcome Dr. Michael Bertrand, author of the book Race, Rock and Elvis. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy during the program. Ages: Adults Program Center.

Thursday February 11, 6:30pm. West Tennessee Genealogical Society Meeting. Join the West Tennessee Genealogical Society for their monthly meeting. Everyone Welcome! Ages: Adults. Program Center.

Monday February 22, 4pm-6pm. Tween Game Afternoon. Stop by to challenge your friends at your favorite board game.! Choose from our collection here or bring your favorite board game from home. Today we may also play Call of the Wild Bingo Ages 8-12. Little Friends Room.

Thursday February 25, 5-6:30pm—Big Read Kickoff Party @ the Discovery Museum. Please join us for the Kick Off Party for The Big Read. Come to the Discovery Museum at the Carnegie in downtown Jackson for a fun event which will include a Jack London impersonator, music from the time period of the Klondike Gold Rush, and great food. You will also be able to pick up free copies of the book! (The Discovery Museum is at 305 East College, just down the street from the Main Library.) Everyone welcome to join the fun! *A Big Read Event*

Saturday February 27, 2-4pm, sessions each half hour. Panning for Gold. Have you ever wondered how they panned for gold during the Gold Rush? Well come down to the Main Library and sign up for this fun activity. You just might find some REAL gold to take home! Due to limited supplies, registration required.Call 731-425-8600 ext. 4 to register! Ages 4 and up. Little Friends Room. *A Big Read Event*

Questions? Contact Elizabeth@ the Library
731-425-8600 ext. 4.

Events for Library North

Tuesday & Wednesday January 26 & 27, 11am. Preschool Storytime. Join us as we read about dragons. Ages: 3-5.
Thursday January 28, 6pm. "Books with a Twist" Book Club. Join us as we discuss this month’s selection: Wolfbreed by S.A. Swann. Ages: Adults
Friday January 29, 3:30pm. Crochet Club. Do you like to crochet! Then come join the crochet club as they crochet away! This club is open to everyone. Bring your crochet hook and yarn. Ages: All.

Wednesday February 3, 11am. Baby Sit & Sign. Join us as we read a story, sing some songs and dance while incorporating American Sign Language. Ages: birth - 2.
Friday February 5, 4pm. School Age Storytime. Join us for an new and improved School Age storytime at our new time! This week we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day! Ages: 6-8.
Saturday February 6, 9:30am.PJ Play! Join us for this new monthly program, a pajama storytime! Come to the library in your PJ’s for a fun storytime. Ages: All children & their families welcome.
Tuesday & Wednesday February 9 & 10, 11am. Preschool Storytime. Join us as we read about Valentine’s Day. Ages: 3-5.
Thursday February 11, 6pm. Adult Crochet Club. Do you like to crochet, or want to learn? Then come join the crochet club as they crochet away! Bring your crochet hook and yarn. Ages: Adults.
Wednesday February 17, 11am. Baby Sit & Sign. Join us as we read a story, sing some songs and dance while incorporating American Sign Language. Ages: birth - 2.
Friday February 19, 4pm. School Age Storytime.Join us for an new and improved School Age storytime at our new time! This week we’ll be reading Fairy Tales! Ages: 6-8.
Tuesday & Wednesday February 23 & 24, 11am. Preschool Storytime. Join us as we read fractured fairy tales. Ages: 3-5.
Thursday Feburary 25, 6pm. "Books with a Twist" Book Club. Join us as we discuss this month’s selection: The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Ages: Adults *A Big Read Event*
Friday February 26, 3:30pm. Tween/Teen Crochet Club. Do you like to crochet, or want to learn? Then come join the crochet club as they crochet away! Bring your crochet hook and yarn. Ages: 8-18.
Saturday February 27, 11am.Saturday Special: Humane Society. Come visit some animals from the Humane Society. They’ll talk about the animals and adoption. The animals will be available for adoption if you are interested in a new family member! Ages: Everyone welcome. *A Big Read Event*

Receive e-mail alerts about children's events

Want to receive e-mail alerts about upcoming children's events at Jackson-Madison County Libraries? It's easy! Simply e-m ail Elizabeth at jmcl.childrens@lssi.com. and tell her you'd like to be included! It's quick! It's easy! It's announcements straight to your inbox! Alerts will be for both the Main Downtown Library and Library North.