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Registration opens:
January 10th, 2026

Books & Beyond

Ages 5-8
2026-02-03 10:30:00 2026-02-03 11:30:00 America/New_York Books & Beyond Come and learn about Mae Jemison and participate in a hands-on related activity in celebration of Black History Month. Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Tuesday, February 03
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-02-03 10:30:00 2026-02-03 11:30:00 America/New_York Books & Beyond Come and learn about Mae Jemison and participate in a hands-on related activity in celebration of Black History Month. Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Jackson Branch

Storytime Room

Come and learn about Mae Jemison and participate in a hands-on related activity in celebration of Black History Month.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

          * Please individually register and specify all the names and ages of the children attending.

          * For program updates and confirmation reminders, please add an email.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning | DIY/Craft |

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Jackson Branch
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Jackson Meeting Room
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Storytime Room
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Tuesday Muse Book Discussion Group
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Jackson Quiet Study Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jan 07, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Pens and Pages: Writing Club Edition - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jan 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Storytime Room
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Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Makerspace
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Jackson Afternoon Book Group
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Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Storytime Room
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Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Quiet Study Room
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Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jan 18, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Makerspace
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jan 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Sensory Space
Join us for a Sensory filled Storytime in our Sensory Space
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Sun, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Mon, Feb 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Community Crafters
Mon, Feb 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Jackson Meeting Room
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Adults with Special Challenges Ground Hog Day Craft
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Quiet Study Room,Sensory Space
Come craft with us!
Books & Beyond - Ages 5-8
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Come and learn about Mae Jemison and participate in a hands-on related activity in celebration of Black History Month.
Registration opens Saturday, January 10 2026 at 9:00am
Tuesday Muse Book Discussion Group
Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
Book Title: TBD
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Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Valentine's Day? Ew! Join your peers in celebrating Anti-Valentine's Day with a movie and crafts. Please register. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 13 2026 at 6:00pm
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