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Sewing 101
2026-06-01 10:00:00 2026-06-01 12:00:00 America/Chicago Sewing 101 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. Nixon Library - Meeting Room

Monday, June 01
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 10:00:00 2026-06-01 12:00:00 America/Chicago Sewing 101 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. Nixon Library - Meeting Room

Nixon Library

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.

Registration is required.  ***If you decide you can't come after signing up, please cancel so we can notify people on the wait list. Thanks!***

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: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer @ CALS | Arts/Crafts |

TAGS: | Summer@CALS | NIXON | FiberArts |

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

We're closed Sunday May 10 due to Mother's Day
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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Listen or read along to J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit.
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Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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You will be doing a mini paint by number craft in this program. For ages 18+.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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LEGO Afternoon
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Fri, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Limited supply of mats available, please provide your own mat if possible. For ages 18+. Registration required.
Arcade - For tweens and teens
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Play video games and mini arcade games after school.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, May 20, 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.
LEGO Afternoon
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Build with LEGO!
Nixon Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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This book club reads fiction & non-fiction books. Please call (501)457-5038 if you would like to attend.
Music & Movement - For toddler and preschool
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Get loud in the library!
Snackin' Round the World - Thailand
Tue, May 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Try snacks from Thailand!
Adult Activity Time
Wed, May 27, 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. For ages 18+
Crafting with Opal
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Beginner’s Knitting – You will learn how to cast on and the knit stitch in this class. For ages 18+.
This event is full
Tea, Toast, & Tolkien - The Hobbit
Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Listen or read along to J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit.
Sewing 101
Mon, Jun 01, 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
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
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