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2026-07-29 13:00:00 2026-07-29 15:00:00 America/Chicago Adult Activity Time We provide a variety of games you can play like dominos, or chess. You can also try out doing some diamond art crafts. Nixon Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Nixon Library

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.

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 | Fun & Play | Arts/Crafts |

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

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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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.
Registration is now closed
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.
Sewing 101
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will be making quilt as you go coasters. For ages 18+. Limited supplies, registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 1:00pm
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Art with Alicia
Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Work with different art mediums to create a fantastic piece of artwork that's your own! Registration NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive notifications about this event.
Storytime - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Music, stories, and a take home craft! 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, Nov 07, 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.
Family Pottery Class
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
You will be painting a piece of ceramic in this class & then you can pick it up later after it has been processed. For ages 18+
Registration opens Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 1:00pm
Crafting with Opal
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class we will be doing a block-printed tea towel craft. Supplies limited and registration required. For ages 18+
Registration opens Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 1:00pm
Sensory Time - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Play time meant to engage the senses. Registration NOT required but encouraged if you would like to receive notifications about this event.
Arcade - For tweens and teens
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
For tweens (9-11) and teens (12-18). Play video games and mini-arcade games. Registration is NOt required but encouraged if you'd like to receive alerts about this event.
Sewing 101
Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will be making quilt as you go coasters. For ages 18+. Limited supplies, registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 1:00pm
Candle Making w/Queen Esther Candles - For kids and their adults
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to make and decorate a small scented container candle with Queen Esther Candles!
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Work on different kinds of puzzles. Registration NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive notifications about this event.
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