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ENGAGE Civic Academy

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2026-09-26 13:00:00 2026-09-26 16:00:00 America/Chicago ENGAGE Civic Academy CALS is partnering with Arkansas Civic Action Network (ArkCAN) to give high school students an opportunity to earn community service hours while practicing civic skills. Registration required, link to register can be found in the long description. Nixon Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, September 26
1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Nixon Library

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CALS is partnering with Arkansas Civic Action Network (ArkCAN) to give high school students an opportunity to earn community service hours while practicing civic skills. Registration required, link to register can be found in the long description.

Earn community service hours while learning how to make a real difference in your community. ENGAGE Civic Academy, a partnership between CALS and Arkansas Civic Action Network (ArkCAN), gives high school students hands-on opportunities to meet community leaders, understand how decisions get made, and practice using their own voice. The academy begins September 12 and includes five sessions held every other Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Students will work with other young people, tackle real community issues, and build skills they can use in school, college, work, and civic life.

LINK FOR SIGN-UP: https://www.arkaction.net/event-details/engage-civic-academy-cals-nixon-jacksonville-2026-09-12-13-00 

Questions about this event? Email: Service@ArkAction.net

To request ASL interpretation for this event please email Heather Zbinden at hzbinden@cals.org.

AGE GROUP: | Teens ages 12-19 |

EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture |

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 8:00PM

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, Sep 02, 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.
Puzzle Club
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Put together different kinds of puzzles! Registration NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Garden Ramblers - Gardening for kids!
Wed, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meet Ms. Terry in our teaching garden and learn about gardening! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will making Shrinky Dink jewelry. Supplies limited and registration required. For ages 18+
Storytime - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Music, stories, and a take home craft. Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Meet Me in the Library - For tweens and teens
Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
A tween (9-11) and teen (12-18) program in the library! Children under 11 years old MUST have someone ages 16 or older with them in the library. Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Puzzle Club
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Put together different kinds of puzzles! Registration NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Chase Money Skills - Valuable Money Skills for Families
Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
A financial literacy workshop for families. Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you'd like receive alerts about this event.
LEGO Builders - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Build with DUPLO blocks. Registration is not required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
ENGAGE Civic Academy - Sign up for Nixon Library
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
CALS is partnering with Arkansas Civic Action Network (ArkCAN) to give high school students an opportunity to earn community service hours while practicing civic skills. Registration required, link to register can be found in the long description.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Loteria - Mexican Bingo
Tue, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us to play Loteria: Mexican Bingo for a chance to win prizes. All ages. Registration not required.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Puzzle Club
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Put together different kinds of puzzles! Registration NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Garden Ramblers - Gardening for kids!
Wed, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meet Ms. Terry in our teaching garden and learn about gardening! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Nixon Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Sep 17, 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.
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will doing squeegee painting. Supplies limited and registration required. For ages 18+
Storytime - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Music, stories, and a take home craft. Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Sewing 101
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will be making a lanyard. For ages 18+. Limited supplies, registration required.
This event is full
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Sep 23, 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 - Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Watch a movie at the library! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Preschool & Toddler Gym
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Jump into ball pits, balance on balance beams, and crawl through tunnels in this play time! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
ENGAGE Civic Academy - Sign up for Nixon Library
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
CALS is partnering with Arkansas Civic Action Network (ArkCAN) to give high school students an opportunity to earn community service hours while practicing civic skills. Registration required, link to register can be found in the long description.
Snackin' Round the World - Netherlands
Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Try snacks from a different country, continent, or region! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Sep 30, 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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