Jackson-Madison County Library will Rock All Summer Long
Summer Library Program Kicks Off in June 2
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Library will rock all summer long as it kicks off its summer library program June 2 with a special registration event beginning at 11 a.m. and performance by Elvis impersonator Brian Lee Howell at 1 p.m. at the Main Library.
The library will explore the theme, “Libraries Rock” with special music and rock themed programs and events for all ages throughout June and July. Summer programs are funded by the Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library and supported by its ongoing book sale at both the Main Library and North Branch.
“The community is in for a treat this summer,” said Dinah Harris, library director. “We expanded our program from six weeks to eight weeks to include all these fantastic events for kids, teens, adults and families. Our team works very hard to create programs that not only encourage reading, but that inspire creativity and provide opportunities for the community to learn something new.”
Every Tuesday at 2 p.m., kids and teens are invited to an alternating series of programs that will feature a combined sing-along movie one week, and a separate kid show and teen program the next. These family-friendly movies include “Coco,” “Hairspray the Musical,” “The Wiz Live,” and “Sing.” Kid shows will include such favorites as Bob Tarter and the Natural History Educational Company of the Midsouth presenting “Animal Sounds, Songs & Symphony,” an interactive art program with Rich Davis, a performance by Bright Star Theatre entitled, “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” and singer/songwriter Jacob Johnson.
Teens and adults are invited to two special programs in June that include a songwriting workshop taught via distance learning by an artist from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, as well as a music listening party to encourage teens and adults to share their favorite tunes with each other. In July, teens will design their own album covers and create a soundtrack for their life, as well as play a minute-to-win-it style game called “Sing or Dare!”
Wednesdays at 2 p.m. will feature “Crafternoons” for all ages with weekly craft projects such as upcycling CDs, watercolor painting and making guitars out of cardboard.
As part of the library’s STEM LEAP program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, Learn, Explore and Play), kids ages eight to 16 are encouraged to sign up for the ThursdaySummer STEM program in June that will feature some of the library’s newest robotics and coding tools, along with other hands-on STEM learning activities. Preregistration is required before June 7 as space is limited. Parents or guardians can email jmclkids@gmail.com to register. Thursdays in July will be open to all ages for summer games.
Fridays at 1 p.m. is the “Movies that Rock” film series with such classics as “Jailhouse Rock” and The Who’s “Tommy” rock opera, along with others such as “Pitch Perfect” and “Pretty in Pink.”
In addition to the kick-off event, the Library will host a Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament at 11 a.m. on Sat., June 16. Individuals and teams are encouraged to compete for trophies and prizes. Adults can take a walk down memory lane at “The 80’s Rocked Show and Tell” event from 11 a.m. – noon on Sat., July 21 to share mementos and pictures, with plenty of laughs. The summer program will then conclude with a fun all-ages 80’s dance party from noon – 2 p.m. on Sat., July 28. Wear your raddest 80’s attire and rock out to chart-topping hits, including a visit by Pete the Cat!
Registration forms, challenge sheets and detailed calendars will be available starting June 2 at the kickoff event, and afterwards at the Main Library and North Branch circulation desks. There is also an online registration option and materials for download available online at www.jmclibrary.org. Those completing the summer library program challenges can return their forms to be registered for prizes, and everyone who returns a form will receive a coupon for free ice-cream from Dairy Queen. Children and teens will also receive a coupon for a free student admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
All events are free. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all programs.
The Jackson-Madison County Library is located at 433 E. Lafayette St. in downtown Jackson. For more information, visit the Library’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/JMCLibrary or its website at www.jmclibrary.org.
Jackson-Madison County Library
Summer Library Program 2018
Libraries Rock
Events Calendar
All events take place at the Main Library located at 433 E. Lafayette St.
JUNE EVENTS
June 2 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Kickoff Event - Register for our Summer Library Program while enjoying a live performance by Elvis impersonator, Brian Lee Howell at 1:00.
June 5 at 2:00 p.m.: Kid & Teen Movie - Sing along to the animated movie, Coco! (Rated PG)
June 6 at 2:00 p.m.: Crafternoons - For all ages! Create works of art using CDs.
June 7 at 2:00 p.m.: Summer STEM** Science, technology, engineering & math related programs for kids ages 8 to 16. Registration is required. Explore and learn with us!
June 8 at 1:00 p.m.: Movies that ROCK - Enjoy the classic Elvis film, Jailhouse Rock in the Boardroom.
June 12 at 2:00 p.m.: Kid Show - Join Bob Tarter and the Natural History Educational Company of the Midsouth presents "Animal Sounds, Songs & Symphony".
June 12 at 2:00 p.m.: Teen & Adult Program - Songwriting 101. We will live stream with songwriters at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville for this one-of-a-kind workshop! Space is limited to 20 participants for this free program. To register, email Jessi Rieger at jrieger@madisoncountytn.gov.
June 13 at 2:00 p.m.: Crafternoons - For all ages! Create fashionable bangle bracelets or make music note cards
June 14 at 2:00 p.m.: Summer STEM** Science, technology, engineering & math related programs for kids ages 8 to 16. Registration is required. Explore and learn with us!
June 15 at 1:00 p.m.: Movies that ROCK - The Buddy Holly Story will be featured in the Boardroom.
June 16 at 11:00 a.m.: Rock Paper Scissors Tournament - Assemble a team or compete on your own. Who will reign supreme?
June 19 at 2:00 p.m.: Kid & Teen Movie - Sing along to the movie musical Hairspray! (2007; Rated PG)
June 19 at 1:00 p.m.: AARP presents a program on identity theft and fraud in the Boardroom at the Main Library.
June 20 at 2:00 p.m.: Crafternoons - For all ages! Make your own ice cream in a bag!
June 21 at 2:00 p.m.: Summer STEM** Science, technology, engineering & math related programs for kids ages 8 to 16. Registration is required. Explore and learn with us!
June 22 at 1:00 p.m.: Movies that ROCK - It's the rock opera to end all rock operas: The Who's Tommy will be featured in the Boardroom.
June 26 at 2:00 p.m.: Kid Show - Drawing with Rich Davis - Recommended for kids ages 6 and up - Kids will be entertained while learning illustrating and drawing skills.
June 26 at 2:00 p.m.: Teen & Adult Program - Music Listening Party - Is there *just one song* that you wish everyone would listen to? Do you feel like nobody understands your music? Bring your ears, your open mind, and an iPod/MP3 player or CD with one or two songs that you'd like to share. Everyone gets a turn to be the DJ! (If you have a turntable and vinyl records - bring that too!)
June 27 at 2:00 p.m.: Crafternoons - For all ages! Find out what happens when you sprinkle salt on your watercolor painting!
June 28 at 2:00 p.m.: Summer STEM** Science, technology, engineering & math related programs for kids ages 8 to 16. Registration is required. Explore and learn with us!
June 29 at 1:00 p.m.: Movies that ROCK - Goodness gracious, watch Great Balls of Fire in the Boardroom.
** Preregistration is required for Summer STEM. Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) is open to ages 8 - 16. Register before June 7th to attend. Space is limited. Email jmclkids@gmail.com to sign up.
JULY EVENTS
July 3 at 2:00 p.m.: Kid & Teen Movie - Sing along to the hit musical, The Wiz Live! (2015; Rated TV-G)
July 5 at 2:00 p.m.: Summer Games - Come one, come all! Come ready to compete and play. Board games galore for all ages!
July 6 at 1:00 p.m.: Movies that ROCK - Here we go again! It's Mamma Mia in the Boardroom.
July 10 at 2:00 p.m.: Kid Show - Bright Star Touring Theatre Company presents "Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History." The compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans.
July 10 at 2:00 p.m.: Teen Program - Soundtrack of Your Life - Decorate an album cover with your own personal playlist
July 11 at 2:00 p.m.: Crafternoons - For all ages! Create guitars out of cardboard!
July 12 at 2:00 p.m.: Summer Games - Come one, come all! Come ready to compete and play. Board games galore for all ages!
July 13 at 1:00 p.m.: Movies that ROCK - Pitch Perfect screening in the Boardroom.
July 17 at 2:00 p.m.: Kid & Teen Movie - Sing and watch Sing! (Rated PG)
July 18 at 2:00 p.m.: Crafternoons - For all ages! Rock on by painting rocks
July 19 at 2:00 p.m.: Summer Games - Come one, come all! Come ready to compete and play. Board games galore for all ages!
July 20 at 1:00 p.m.: Movies that ROCK - Everybody cut Footloose!
July 21 from 11:00 a.m. to noon: The 80's Rocked! Show and Tell: Pull your old Cabbage Patch Dolls, My Little Ponies, Pound Puppies and pics out for a fun show and tell!
July 24 at 2:00 p.m.: Kid Show - Jacob Johnson, singer/songwriter, presents a music program perfect for young children called "Rainbows and Wiggles."
July 24 at 2:00 p.m.: Teen Program - Sing or Dare? - Can you win a prize in this gameshow-style competition? Sing for easy points, or, complete a challenge... if you dare!
July 25 at 2:00 p.m.: Crafternoons - For all ages! Like, let's totally make some rad decor and more for our Totally 80's Dance Party!
July 26 at 2:00 p.m.: Summer Games - Come one, come all! Come ready to compete and play. Board games galore for all ages!
July 27 at 1:00 p.m.: Movies that ROCK - How can you NOT watch Pretty in Pink the day before an 80's party?
July 28 from noon to 2:00 p.m.: Totally 80's Dance Party - Wear your raddest 80's attire and rock out to chart-topping hits with our DJ. Fun, food, games and more! Meet Pete the Cat too!
