Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
reading the ar teen book awards nominees blood in the water tiffany d. jackson

Reading the AR Teen Book Awards Nominees

Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson
2026-10-30 00:00:00 2026-10-30 23:59:00 America/Chicago Reading the AR Teen Book Awards Nominees Learn about the AR Teen Book Awards and the upcoming nominees for the 2026-2027 year on the CALS Teens YouTube Channel. Nixon Library -

Friday, October 30
All day

Add to Calendar

Learn about the AR Teen Book Awards and the upcoming nominees for the 2026-2027 year on the CALS Teens YouTube Channel.

Arkansas has a teen book award? That teens can vote on? Yup! In this series, we'll go through the 2026-2027 nominee list for level 1 (7th - 9th grade) and level 2 (10th - 12th grade). The first book we're reading for level 1 is Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson. This video will be posted on the CALS Teens YouTube channel. 

Brooklyn girl Kaylani McKinnon feels like a fish out of water. She's spending the summer with family friends in their huge house on Martha's Vineyard, and the vibe is definitely snooty. Still, there are beautiful beaches, lots of ice cream, and a town full of fascinating Black history. Plus a few kids her age who seem friendly. Until the shocking death of a teenage boy. Was it a drowning? A shark attack? Or the unthinkable - murder? Kaylani is determined to solve the mystery. But her investigation uncovers shattering secrets that could change her own life as she knows it...if she survives. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens ages 12-19 | Pre-teens ages 9-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Literature & Language |

Nixon Library
Phone: 501.457.5038
Branch manager
April Hicks
Hours
Skip Locations widget

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

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will making metal stamped jewelry. Supplies limited and registration required. For ages 18+
This event is full
Storytime - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Music, stories, and a take-home craft. Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you want to receive notifications about this event.
Arcade - For tweens and teens
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Play video games and mini-arcade games. Registration NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive notifications about this event.
Sewing 101
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will be making a potato bag warmer. For ages 18+. Limited supplies, registration required.
This event is full
Banned Book Craft
Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will making a Banned Book pendant. Supplies limited and registration required. For ages 18+
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
YMCA Pop-UP
Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Play games with YMCA! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you want to receive notifications about this event.
Sensory Time: Magic Tracks - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Build incredible tracks with light up cars! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you would like to receive notifications about this event.
ENGAGE Civic Academy - Sign up for Nixon Library
Sat, Oct 10, 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.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Magic Tracks
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Make fantastic tracks with light up cars! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you want to receive notifications about this event.
Garden Ramblers
Wed, Oct 14, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will learn how to make air fried Bunuelos. Registration optional. For ages 18+
Meet Me in the Library: Driver's Ed Test Exam - For tweens and teens
Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Go through the driver's practice test at the library! Please bring your phone. Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you want notifications about this event.
Storytime - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Music, stories, and a take-home craft. Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you want to receive notifications about this event.
Sewing 101
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will be making a potato bag warmer. For ages 18+. Limited supplies, registration required.
This event is full
Period Education and Packing Party - with Arkansas Period Poverty Project
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
The Arkansas Period Poverty Project will be here to offer education on periods, products, and period poverty. Registration for this event is NOT required but encouraged if you want to receive notifications about this event.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Magic Tracks
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Make fantastic tracks with light up cars! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you want to receive notifications about this event.
Preschool & Toddler Gym - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
A 30 minute play session where kids can crawl, jump, and tumble!
ENGAGE Civic Academy - Sign up for Nixon Library
Sat, Oct 24, 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 - The Baltics
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Try snacks from another country, continent, or region. Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you would like notifications about this event.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Spooky Diamond Art
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Work on Halloween themed diamond art paintings! Registration for this event is NOT required but encouraged if you want to receive notifications about this event.
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will decorating wooden pumpkins. Supplies limited and registration required. For ages 18+
Virtual Storytime - Meowl-o-ween
Fri, Oct 30, All day
A virtual storytime about Halloween and cats! Uploaded to the CALS Kids YouTube Channel.
Reading the AR Teen Book Awards Nominees - Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson
Fri, Oct 30, All day
Learn about the AR Teen Book Awards and the upcoming nominees for the 2026-2027 year on the CALS Teens YouTube Channel.
Candy Land Live!
Fri, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Play a live version of this classic board game! Registration is NOT required but encouraged if you would like notifications about this event.
See all events