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Garden Ramblers

Gardening for kids!
2026-09-02 16:30:00 2026-09-02 17:15:00 America/Chicago Garden Ramblers 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 Library -

Wednesday, September 02
4:30pm - 5:15pm

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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.

9/2 - Learn about our garden and talk about what kinds of plants we'll grow for winter!

9/16 - Paint rocks to put in the garden!

For questions about this program contact the Nixon Library at 501-457-5038.

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

AGE GROUP: | Teens ages 12-19 | Preschoolers ages 3-5 | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 | Families | Babies & toddlers ages 0-2 |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Nature |

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 Friday August 07 due to Staff 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.

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Thu, Aug 06, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Back 2 School Backpack Drawing - From August 1 - August 8
Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Get your name in a drawing to win a backpack for school!
Sewing 101
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will be making a DIY phone charger holder. For ages 18+. Limited supplies, registration required.
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Renters' Rights w/Legal Aid of Arkansas
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join Legal Aid of Arkansas for a free presentation on eviction prevention, resources for renters, and navigating landlord-tenant challenges in Arkansas. Registration not required.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Yoga with Sara Tiefenthaler
Thu, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Limited supply of mats available, please provide your own mat if possible. For ages 18+. Registration required.
Meet Me in the Library - Bracelets and Backpack Charms
Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a program in the library for tweens (9-11) and teens (12-18).
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Free build or work on a LEGO kit. Larger blocks available for small children. 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.
Nixon Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class we will be decorating glass with Unicorn Spit. Supplies limited and registration required. For ages 18+
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Fri, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Music, stories, and a take home craft!
Back 2 School Pizza Party
Fri, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Grab a slice of pizza to ring in the new school year! 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.
Arcade - For tweens and teens
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Play video games and mini-arcade games.
Sewing 101
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will be making a DIY phone charger holder. For ages 18+. Limited supplies, registration required.
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Snackin' Round the World - Colombia
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Try snacks from a different country, continent, or region and rate them with emojis! This month's country is Colombia. Snacks may contain soy, nuts, milk and other allergens. Please be advised.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Free build or work on a LEGO kit. Larger blocks available for small children. 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.
Yoga with Sara Tiefenthaler
Thu, Aug 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Limited supply of mats available, please provide your own mat if possible. For ages 18+. Registration required.
Preschool & Toddler Gym - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Crawl through tunnels, jump into ball pits, and balance on balance beams! 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
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.
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.
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