Jackson Parish Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

The Jackson Parish Library is pleased to announce the “Kick-Off” of the Summer Reading Challenge. Both branches celebrate the always entertaining and educational time with events planned for Thursday and Friday, May 25th-26th.

Patrons are invited to register now for the Summer Program complete with chances to win in several categories and earn participation badges that go toward winning prizes such as a $25.00 Gift Card and a Fire 7 Tablet.

The Chatham Branch will get things going on Thursday with inflatables and snow cones by Willy T’s from 12:00 – 3:00pm and a presentation by Lady Chops at 2:00pm. On Friday the activity shifts to the Jonesboro Branch where Willy T’s will once again be providing fun and refreshment and Lady Chops will put on shows at 10:00 am and again at 2:00 pm. Activities scheduled for next week are also shown below.

Both Branches to be closed for portion of Thursday

Both the Jonesboro and Chatham Branches of the Jackson Parish Library will be closed for a portion of Thursday, May 25th in honor and respect of Lynn Treadway, who passed away on Monday, May 22nd. Treadway was a revered public servant who spent years as a member of the Jackson Parish Police Jury while also serving as a Library Board Member.