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Back 2 School Backpack Drawing

From August 1 - August 8
2026-08-05 09:00:00 2026-08-05 18:00:00 America/Chicago Back 2 School Backpack Drawing Get your name in a drawing to win a backpack for school! Nixon Library -

Wednesday, August 05
9:00am - 6:00pm

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Get your name in a drawing to win a backpack for school!

It's time to go back, back, back, back to school! Visit the Nixon Library in Jacksonville and get your name entered into a drawing to win a backpack!

AGE GROUP: | Teens ages 12-19 | Preschoolers ages 3-5 | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 | All ages |

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 6:00PM

We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans 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.

Upcoming Events

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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.
This event is full
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+
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
Nixon Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Nov 19, 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.
Meet Me in the Library - For tweens and teens
Thu, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Let's hang out in the library! This month we're practicing doodle art meditation. Registration for this event is NOT required but encouraged if you want to receive notifications about this event.
Preschool & Toddler Gym - For toddler and preschool
Fri, Nov 20, 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.
Snackin' Round the World - Spain
Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Try snacks from a different country, continent, or region. Registration NOT required but encouraged if you'd like to receive updates about this event.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Nov 25, 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 25, 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.
Reading the AR Teen Book Awards Nominees - The Trouble With Heroes and I am the Swarm
Fri, Nov 27, All day
Learn about the AR Teen Book Awards and the upcoming nominees for the 2026-2027 year on the CALS Teens YouTube Channel.
Jewelry Making Class
Tue, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
In this class you will be making a necklace. For ages 18+. Limited supplies, registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 18 2026 at 1:00pm
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Dec 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.
Art with Alicia
Wed, Dec 02, 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, Dec 04, 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.
Happy Trails Mix Family Cooking - With Be Mighty Little Rock
Tue, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Be Mighty Little Rock will show us how to prepare for a hike and how to make trail mix! Registration for this event is not required but encouraged if you would like to receive notifications.
Storytime with Carol Dabney - for toddler and preschool
Wed, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Local singer, songwriter, and children's author Carol Dabney will join us for a special storytime. Registration for this event is not required but encouraged if you would like to receive notifications about this event.
Adult Activity Time
Wed, Dec 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.
LEGO Builders
Wed, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Take some time this afternoon to build with LEGO! Registration for this event is not required but encouraged if you would like to receive notifications.
Garden Ramblers
Wed, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
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