The Jackson Parish Library, in conjunction with LifeShare Blood Center, will conduct a blood drive at the Chatham Branch on Wednesday, April 21st from the hours of 10:00am – 2:00pm. Donors will receive a LifeShare T-shirt. If unable to attend donations can be made by clicking: lifeshare.org/give.  

BOARD MEETING: The Jackson Parish Library Board held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on April 19th at the Library in Jonesboro. During the session board members discussed current ongoing projects and adopted the minutes from their March meeting. Also discussed and adopted were the March financial and statistical reports. 

SUMMER READING T-SHIRTS ON SALE: The 2020 Summer Reading t-Shirts are now on sale for $3.00. Come get yours while supplies last. Various youth and adult sizes to choose from. Available at both branches.

CHECKOUT FITNESS! Each Wednesday from 9:00 – 10:00 am. Mail-out routines are also available.  For more information please call 318-259-5697.

SNAP and Unemployment Assistance! Ms. Tyanne Williams, Client Services Manager for the Pine Belt Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency will be available for consultation by appointment only from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 6th. Topics include SNAP and social security benefits, unemployment assistance, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, social security card applications, commodities and senior food boxes

CHILDREN PROGRAMS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

ART VIDEO AVAILABLE:  Easter is behind us but that does not stop Mrs. Terrye from making art video’s ! Now she is moving on to spring time and nothing says spring time like butterflies and flowers! To see her newest video go to the Jackson Parish Library Facebook page.

SIGN UP FOR STEAM: Registration has begun for children (Pre-K – 3rd grade) art classes for the month of May that will be centered around the exciting and educational STEAM program. This wonderfully, unique program features fun projects in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Pick-up packages will be available during Art Class hours that are shown above for each branch.

READING EGGS AND MATH SEEDS: Due to the popularity and response received in March this “in-home” program for Pre-K – 7th grade children is continuing through the month of April. If interested in having your child participate please call Ms. Terrye Shackleford at (318) 259-5697.

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