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Six Bridges Book Festival

Creative Writing Workshop (Alex Vernon)
2024-09-24 18:30:00 2024-09-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Six Bridges Book Festival Alex Vernon, the M.E. and Ima Graves Peace Distinguished Professor of English at Hendrix College, leads an introductory workshop on Writing Memoir and Personal Essay. Nixon Library -

Tuesday, September 24
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-24 18:30:00 2024-09-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Six Bridges Book Festival Alex Vernon, the M.E. and Ima Graves Peace Distinguished Professor of English at Hendrix College, leads an introductory workshop on Writing Memoir and Personal Essay. Nixon Library -

Alex Vernon, the M.E. and Ima Graves Peace Distinguished Professor of English at Hendrix College, leads an introductory workshop on Writing Memoir and Personal Essay.

Vernon is the author of a memoir, an essay collection, and two biographical works. Much of his personal writing draws on his military days.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literature & Language | History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | SixBridgesBookFestival | 6B24-Workshop | 6B24-3 |

Nixon Library
Phone: 501.457.5038
Branch manager
April Hicks
Hours

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

Community Mural Project - At Nixon
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Help design and create a mural.
Jannice & Terry in the Garden
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Jannice & Terry in the Garden
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Jul 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.
Stephin Booth - Drumming
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
A drumming class for all ages. No experience needed.
Nixon Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Jul 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.
Rescheduled
Community Mural Project - At Nixon
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Help design and create a mural.
Cancelled
MömandPöp - Music
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance and sing along to this musical duo.
Sewing 101 - Patchwork Bag (2 part series)
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class we will be making a patchwork bag.
This event is full
Snackin' Round the World
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Try snacks from a different country, continent, or region.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Jul 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.
Movie - Harold and the Purple Crayon
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Take an afternoon to watch a movie with the family!
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
You will be doing a gemstone tree craft in this program.
This event is full
Color Party
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Celebrate the end of Summer with colors!
Arcade
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
A time for tweens and teens to play video games and mini arcade games.
Color Our World - Art Show
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Take a look at the art projects the kids completed over the summer!
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Jul 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.
Back 2 School Bash
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrate the start of the school year on the Nixon Library's lawn!
Sewing 101
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this program we will be teaching you how to sew a zipper pouch.
Crafting with Creativebug!
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you wanting to learn a new creative skill? If so, join the class and learn about Creativebug!
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
You will be learning to crochet in this class.
Back 2 School - Pizza Party
Fri, Aug 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
A pizza party to celebrate the upcoming school year.
See all events