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Midnight Marble Run: America's 250. A colonial man and girl on a cream background.

Midnight Marble Run

Celebrating America's 250
2026-07-21 17:00:00 2026-07-21 18:00:00 America/Chicago Midnight Marble Run Learn about the rides of Sybil Ludington and Paul Revere and build a marble run! Nixon Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 21
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-21 17:00:00 2026-07-21 18:00:00 America/Chicago Midnight Marble Run Learn about the rides of Sybil Ludington and Paul Revere and build a marble run! Nixon Library - Meeting Room

Nixon Library

Meeting Room

Learn about the rides of Sybil Ludington and Paul Revere and build a marble run!

Gather 'round and listen here, to the daring rides of Paul Revere & Sybil Ludington! Learn about these two figures of history and the rides they made to muster the locals against attacks from the British armies during the Revolutionary war. Then we'll put our building skills to the test by making our own marble runs!

All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org 7 business weekdays before a program.

AGE GROUP: | Teens ages 12-19 | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer @ CALS | Literature & Language | History & Genealogy | Games | Fun & Play |

Nixon Library
Phone: 501.457.5038
Branch manager
April Hicks
Hours
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Nixon Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Branch manager
April Hicks
Address
703 West Main Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Tel: 501.457.5038
About the branch

Open since 2009, the Esther DeWitt Nixon Library is a 13,700 square-foot building located on historical Main Street in Jacksonville. Our resources include adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction materials in print and on DVD, as well as the vast digital collection common to all CALS libraries and available to download or stream 24/7. Innovative new collections have added birdwatching kits, engravers, fishing poles, telescopes, and toy library. Library users may enjoy free use of public computers, wireless internet access, and three study rooms equipped with dry erase boards. A larger meeting room features a catering kitchen, projector and screen, AV system, wireless access, laptop connection and a dry erase board. An outdoor pavilion with seating can accommodate talks, concerts, or other gatherings. The Nixon Library hosts educational and recreational programs for library users of all ages. In addition, the Nixon Library is home to Jacksonville’s Centennial Time Capsule and is a geocache location.

Upcoming Events

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Adult Activity Time
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
We provide a variety of games you can play like dominos, or chess. You can also try out doing some diamond art crafts.
Digging for Dinosaur Bones - with Mid-America Science Museum
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
The Mid-America Museum of Science will teach us about dinosaur bones!
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this program you will be making a quilled cactus greeting card. Limited supplies, registration required. For ages 18+
This event is full
Virtual Storytime: Time - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Jun 26, All day
In this virtual storytime we'll learn about telling time and read two books that have to do with time.
Big Summer Adventure - Outdoor playtime for toddlers & preschoolers
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let's play outside and explore the teaching garden at the Nixon Library in Jacksonville!
Pop-In Pride - crafts and activities for all ages!
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in and hang out or grab a craft to go!
Sewing 101
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will making a reversible apron. This is a three-part class. You must attend all three classes to complete the project. For ages 18+. Limited supplies.
This event is full
Snackin' Round the World - Summer Snackin!
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Try snacks from India and Turkey!
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
We provide a variety of games you can play like dominos, or chess. You can also try out doing some diamond art crafts.
Kid's BINGO
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Play to win prizes!
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
We provide a variety of games you can play like dominos, or chess. You can also try out doing some diamond art crafts.
Big Poppa Bubble
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outdoor bubble fun for the whole family!
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class we will be making epoxy resin flowers & cacti. Supplies limited and registration required. For ages 18+
This event is full
Storytime - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Music, stories, and a take home craft.
Sewing 101
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will be making a coffee cozy. For ages 18+. Limited supplies, registration required.
This event is full
Garden Bingo
Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us to play Garden Bingo for a chance to win prizes. All ages.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
We provide a variety of games you can play like dominos, or chess. You can also try out doing some diamond art crafts.
Kid's BINGO
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Play to win prizes!
Nixon Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
This book club reads fiction & non-fiction books. Please call (501)457-5038 if you would like to attend.
Sensory Time - Gym
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Play designed to engage the senses.
Sewing garments with Pam
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
You will be spending the day making a simple top from one of our databases: CreativeBug.com! Registration required. For ages 18+
This event is full
Midnight Marble Run - Celebrating America's 250
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the rides of Sybil Ludington and Paul Revere and build a marble run!
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
We provide a variety of games you can play like dominos, or chess. You can also try out doing some diamond art crafts.
Afternoon Movie - Journey to the Center of the Earth & Holes
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a movie in the afternoon. This month, we're showing Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class we will be making paper lanterns. Supplies limited and registration required. For ages 18+
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