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Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Auditorium at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers

Join us for stories, music, and finger plays!

Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, music, and finger plays!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Access to Justice

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 2 - Main Wing at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Adult Assistance Program
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Study Room 2 - Main Wing
Program Type: Adult Assistance Program

Access to Justice

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3 - Main Wing at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Adult Assistance Program
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Study Room 3 - Main Wing
Program Type: Adult Assistance Program

Afterschool with the National Elk Refuge

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Auditorium at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary (K-5th grades)

Come join us afterschool at the library to learn with the National Elk Refuge.

Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Elementary (K-5th grades)
Program Type: Afterschool, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us afterschool at the library to learn with the National Elk Refuge.

Alta Story Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch). at Alta Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for our storytime. Storytime will include stories, and a combination of fingerplays, music, singing, flannel boards, picture books and fun!

Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for our storytime. Storytime will include stories, and a combination of fingerplays, music, singing, flannel boards, picture books and fun!

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Baby Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Auditorium at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Baby Time
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-18 months)

Designed for parents and caregivers for children birth through 18 months. Bond with your baby through free play with toys, blocks, and more. Not recommended for groups.

Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Program Type: Baby Time
Event Details:

Designed for parents and caregivers for children birth through 18 months. Bond with your baby through free play with toys, blocks, and more. Not recommended for groups.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Afterschool with the library - Movie Afternoon

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Auditorium at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Elementary (K-5th grades)

A different movie each Friday!

Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Elementary (K-5th grades)
Program Type: Afterschool
Event Details:

A different movie each Friday!

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ALTA: All Things Gingerbread!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch). at Alta Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join your Alta neighbors and friends for a fun holiday tradition decorating all things gingerbread, listening to holiday music, and sipping on warm cider.

Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join your Alta neighbors and friends for a fun holiday tradition decorating all things gingerbread, listening to holiday music, and sipping on warm cider.

Early Closure Dec 24, 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment

Christmas Day

All Day
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment

December 26 County Closure

All Day
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment

Access to Justice

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 2 - Main Wing at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Adult Assistance Program
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Study Room 2 - Main Wing
Program Type: Adult Assistance Program

Access to Justice

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3 - Main Wing at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Adult Assistance Program
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Study Room 3 - Main Wing
Program Type: Adult Assistance Program

Alta Story Time

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch). at Alta Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for our storytime. Storytime will include stories, and a combination of fingerplays, music, singing, flannel boards, picture books and fun!

Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for our storytime. Storytime will include stories, and a combination of fingerplays, music, singing, flannel boards, picture books and fun!

Geologists

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium) at Jackson Branch
Age Group:
Children, Adults (Ages 19+)
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Children, Adults (Ages 19+)
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ALTA Baby Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch). at Alta Branch
Program Type:
Baby Time
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-18 months)

Baby Time is a child-directed free play program, for children from birth through 24 months and their caregivers, with a short circle time at the end. Meet and make connections with other new parents and children. 

Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Program Type: Baby Time
Event Details:

Baby Time is a child-directed free play program, for children from birth through 24 months and their caregivers, with a short circle time at the end. Meet and make connections with other new parents and children. 

Game Night

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium) at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Games

Alta Story Time

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch). at Alta Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for our storytime. Storytime will include stories, and a combination of fingerplays, music, singing, flannel boards, picture books and fun!

Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for our storytime. Storytime will include stories, and a combination of fingerplays, music, singing, flannel boards, picture books and fun!

Sam

Brainstorm Series: Sam Ellis: Sports and Geopolitics in the 21st Century

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Center for the Arts at Off Site
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Free tickets for will be available through The Center Box Office at jhcenterforthearts.org on FRI, DEC 5 at 10:00 AM.

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Center for the Arts
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Free tickets for will be available through The Center Box Office at jhcenterforthearts.org on FRI, DEC 5 at 10:00 AM.

Bird and Nature Club/Native Plant Society

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium) at Jackson Branch
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)

High Velocity Trivia

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium) at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Welcome to high velocity trivia! This is for folks who love the trivia part of trivia night. We’ll have some time at the beginning for chit chat, but once teams are decided we’ll be off to the races.

Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Welcome to high velocity trivia! This is for folks who love the trivia part of trivia night. We’ll have some time at the beginning for chit chat, but once teams are decided we’ll be off to the races.

image of baby playing with blocks

ALTA Baby Time

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch). at Alta Branch
Program Type:
Baby Time
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-18 months)

Baby Time is a child-directed free play program, for children from birth through 24 months and their caregivers, with a short circle time at the end. Meet and make connections with other new parents and children. 

Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Program Type: Baby Time
Event Details:

Baby Time is a child-directed free play program, for children from birth through 24 months and their caregivers, with a short circle time at the end. Meet and make connections with other new parents and children. 

Access to Justice

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 2 - Main Wing at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Adult Assistance Program
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Study Room 2 - Main Wing
Program Type: Adult Assistance Program

Access to Justice

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3 - Main Wing at Jackson Branch
Program Type:
Adult Assistance Program
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Study Room 3 - Main Wing
Program Type: Adult Assistance Program