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Esther Dewitt Nixon Library

esther dewitt nixon library

703 W. Main Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
501-457-5038

Hours:
9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Interim Branch Manager: Cindy Powell

Esther Dewitt Nixon Library offers a variety of public programs for adults and children as well as public Internet access. The 10,000 square-feet facility houses 56,000 books and AV materials.

People of the Library

Esther Nixon was the first librarian for the Jacksonville Library. She served in that capacity for 27 years; she retired in 1986.

July 31

Library Day at the Little Rock Zoo

Summer Reading Club participants are invited to stop by your favorite CALS branch before the 31st to pick up passes for free admission to the Little Rock Zoo all day July 31st.

For more information, call Youth Services at 918-3050.

posted July 22, 2010

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posted August 28, 2009

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Fri - Jul 30
3:00 PM
  Movie: Secondhand Lions
Location: Nixon Library
Rated PG; 110 minutes; 2003. Free popcorn and bottled water provided.
Tue - Aug 03
5:00 PM
  SUMMER MOVIE: "When in Rome"
Location: Nixon Library
Rated PG-13; 93 min.; 2009. Free popcorn and bottled water provided.
Tue - Aug 10
5:00 PM
  SUMMER MOVIE: "Clash of the Titans"
Location: Nixon Library
Rated PG-13; 118 min.; 2010. Free popcorn and bottled water provided.
Thu - Aug 12
12:00 PM
  Knit & Crochet Thursday
Location: Nixon Library
Bring your current project and a sack lunch.
Tue - Aug 17
5:00 PM
  SUMMER MOVIE: "The Last Song"
Location: Nixon Library
Rated PG; 107 minutes; 2010. Free popcorn and bottled water provided.
Wed - Aug 18
12:00 PM
  Clothing Swap
Location: Nixon Library
Bring some clothing or accessories and swap them for something new to you! All items/sizes welcome.
Sat - Aug 21
3:00 PM
  Learn to Crochet
Location: Nixon Library
Ages 10+. Registration is required.
Tue - Aug 24
5:00 PM
  SUMMER MOVIE: "The Losers"
Location: Nixon Library
Rated PG-13; 98 minutes; 2010. Free popcorn and bottled water provided.