Do you... Crochet? Knit? Embroider? Macrame? Cross Stitch? Bring your project to the West Branch Library and get comfortable by our fireplace! Meet up with your crafty friends, or make some new ones while you're here. We'll reserve the fireplace area on the second Saturday of the month and set out some resources for your stitches that you can use while you're here or check out with your library card.

Join us for a fun and easy craft while supplies last. All ages are welcome.

Explore the River City Readers Bookmobile and borrow books from the library!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Author Wiley Cash presents a 90-minute workshop on how place can inform your process and writing.Register

This book club dives into mystery books written by Scottish authors. Each book takes place in Scotland, the birthplace of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle! Join us in the thrilling world of Tartan Noir each month!Register

Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, Jerry Uelsmann. Do you know that works by these artists and many more are on permanent display at the Main Library? Come take a 45-minute docent-led tour and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.Register

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

This month's theme: Mapmaking & Worldbuilding! For teens and adults.

Developing a range of life skills to support individuals in their daily lives, such as information literacy, life and social skills.

Come meet LG, a therapy dog who loves to listen to children read. Bring the kids and let them practice their reading skills one-on-one with a patient and loving therapy dog. For children ages 5-12 accompanied by an adult.

Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, Jerry Uelsmann. Do you know that works by these artists and many more are on permanent display at the Main Library? Come take a 45-minute docent-led tour and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.Register

This Lit Chat Interview is a 60-minute program consisting of a 40-minute conversation between author Wiley Cash and interviewer C.H. Hooks followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A. A book signing will follow, with books available for sale on site, San Marco Books and More. Register

Adventure with us at the Highlands branch in Conference Room B where we will play Dungeons & Dragons! No previous experience needed. Character sheets, dice, and minis will be provided. Table is limited to 6 players per Dungeon Master. Registration encouraged but not required. (Ages 12 and up).Register

Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

Create something new or bring your works in progress.

Love playing videogames? Join library staff at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library and play some of your favorites including Nintendo Wii Sports, MarioKart, Super Mario 3D World, Super Smash Bros., and more!

For Teens Ages 12-18: Join our librarian-led craft or bring your own! Crafts include Perler Beads, Kandi bracelets, and more. Music, vibes, and art materials provided!

You are invited to a celebration of the art and artistes of Duval County Public Schools. Explore the student's art on display in the library. This program is open to children and their families.

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Drop in and give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills one-on-one with a trained therapy dog. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Looking for your new tabletop experience geared towards adults? Then come on down to the University Park branch library for our adult tabletop events!Register

End your week by spending some quality screen-free time with your family! Stop by Maxville Library and grab one of our board games or puzzles and unwind from the day. Will you get into an epic Scrabble competition? Can your family complete an entire puzzle in one sitting? We can't wait to see!

Grab your thinking cap and put your trivia skills to the test! Bring your own team or join one when you arrive.

Relax at the Willow Branch Library with board gaming for grown-ups! Try out some modern games or feel free to bring an old favorite. This activity is open to adults.

Please join us for an Open Mic Poetry Night to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Information to know before you come: We will meet in the Teen Room. Please bring your library card so you might log into one of the computers. A Taste of Genealogy is a collaborative experience where hobbyists like yourself help one another expand family trees using tools available through the Jacksonville Public Library. Staff and volunteers will offer assistance to those who have no experience and would like to begin their family research journey. Adoptees are welcome. Ask the customer service desk for information on how to make an appointment for one on one assistance from library staff.

Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information. Register

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Join us for Baby Storytime! This program is specially designed for infants from birth to 12 months and their adult caregivers. Share songs, rhymes, and stories that promote early literacy while strengthening the bond with your little one. Plus, enjoy playtime—a wonderful opportunity for both babies and caregivers to socialize and connect.

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Your child enjoys stories, music, and movement in a small, welcoming environment. That’s why our program, designed for children ages 2–5 with sensory sensitivities, combines traditional storytime components with supportive elements. We’ve also limited attendance to enhance the experience.Register

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information. Register

Join us for Baby Storytime! This program is specially designed for infants from birth to 12 months and their adult caregivers. Share songs, rhymes, and stories that promote early literacy while strengthening the bond with your little one. Plus, enjoy playtime—a wonderful opportunity for both babies and caregivers to socialize and connect.

Drop in to get FREE assistance with library technology without an appointment.

Learn how to stream and download eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video using digital media services such as Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. This drop-in activity will be located at a table in the adult area. Please bring your library card and device.

Join us for a weekly art and poetry workshop for teens to slow down, reflect, and create together. No grades, no rules, just expression and community.

Drop in at the Regency Square Library to play new and old favorite board games and card games!

Join us at Brown Eastside to watch a movie! All ages welcome.

Join us every Monday for a chance to explore your creativity and learn a new craft technique.

Join us each Monday in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess or to play against other players!

Join us for a reception celebrating the annual Elementary Art Exhibition, which honors the fantastic work of student artists and their teachers in the Visual Art programs at Duval County Public Schools.

Join us for a reception celebrating the annual Elementary School Art Exhibit and honoring the impressive achievements of students and their teachers in the Visual Arts program at Duval County Public Schools.

Take a quick trip into the uncanny valley with us! For busy readers who love everything edgy, eerie, and extraterrestrial. Register

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn (KPL) is a FREE guided play group for children 0-5 years old and the people who take care of them. The program is structured to support children’s early learning and healthy development while creating a supportive community for the parents and caregivers! We will sing songs, tell stories, create art, and play! All Are Welcome! This program is presented by the Early Learning Coalition and Help Me Grow Clay, Duval, and Nassau.

Get ready to get creative! Junior Artists (ages 5-8) is a live art program. Each week we read an exciting book and then create artwork inspired by our theme.

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Attention, Junior Scientists! This STEM-based program for ages 5–8 features a book and science activities that encourage deep thinking, inquiry, and fun. Each week we will use a variety of materials to explore a scientific concept.

Your child enjoys stories, music, and movement in a small, welcoming environment. That’s why our program, designed for children ages 2–5 with sensory sensitivities, combines traditional storytime components with supportive elements. We’ve also limited attendance to enhance the experience.

*NEW TIME!* Visit the Children's Department to give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills one-on-one with George, a trained Labradoodle Therapy Dog. George loves listening to kids read! Registration at the Children's Reference Desk is first-come, first-served as time allows.

Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information. Register

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Learn how to stream and download eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video using digital media services such as Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. This drop-in activity will be located at the tables near the adult public computers. Please bring your library card and device.

Join us for Turn Up for Tech where technology meets fun and games for the whole family! Explore the latest tech to complete new challenges every month. From robots to circuits and animation to coding, every month features a new way to interact with technology with your favorite librarian. Don't miss out! Drop in, explore, and play at your library today!

Therapy dog-assisted reading gives children a unique experience, to read to a canine buddy in a safe environment, join us at Highlands for this fun time reading experience!

Get ready to get creative! Junior Artists (ages 5-8) is a live art program. Each week we read an exciting book and then create artwork inspired by our theme.

Join us and meet Kasper, a therapy dog who loves to listen to children read. Bring the kids and let them practice their reading skills with a patient and loving therapy dog. For children ages 12 and under. This activity is allocated in 10 minute increments and participation is first come first served.

Turn your favorite books into delicious dishes! Children ages 5-12 will prepare a delicious snack inspired by a book. Let's turn story time into snack time! So, tie on those aprons and get ready to WHISK away to a world of culinary creativity. Join us to CHOP and SIMMER your way through the story! This program is made possible by the generous support of the Community Foundation through the Delores Barr Weaver Staff Giving Endowment through Olivia Rearick.Register

Attention, Junior Scientists! This STEM-based program for ages 5–8 features a book and science activities that encourage deep thinking, inquiry, and fun. Each week we will use a variety of materials to explore a scientific concept.

Explore the beautiful world of Studio Ghibli one brushstroke at a time. Paint watercolor sketches inspired by the vibrant, cozy, and whimsical art of Hayao Miyazaki and Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin. With floating cities, magical paper spirits, and flying ships, imagination is a hidden world washed in color. If you're lucky, you may be visited by a soot sprite! (For ages 12-17)

Join us at the Argyle Library for an art show featuring Duval County Public School students! Come admire the art of our local students and join in celebrating their success! Enjoy the artwork, do a craft, and complete a scavenger hunt featuring student art work!

Team up with friends to protect the line between good and evil, battling curses, monsters, and mysterious threats. Jump into thrilling role-playing and strategy games and see if you have what it takes to save humanity!

Team up with friends to protect the line between good and evil, battling curses, monsters, and mysterious threats. Jump into thrilling role-playing and strategy games and see if you have what it takes to save humanity!

Join us for a reception celebrating the annual DCPS Art Exhibition, which honors the fantastic work of student artists and their teachers at Duval County Public Schools.

Drop-in to craft and chat, every Tuesday! New crafts each week, while supplies last. Supplies for our projects are generously provided with funds raised by the Friends of the Mandarin Branch Library. Every third Tuesday of the month will be for crochet!

Join us at Brown Eastside to celebrate National Poetry Month! You will have 3-5 minutes to read your favorite poem or recite one of your own. Please make sure any chosen poems are library appropriate.

Join us for beginner-friendly party minigames on the Nintendo Switch! We will be playing minigames from Mario Party: Jamboree and/or Mario Kart. Controllers will be provided but feel free to bring your own! This event is intended for participants aged 7-12 and their families.

Drop in at South Mandarin Branch Library to play board games and card games featuring new and old favorites! While here, grab a snack and have some fun with friends or make some new ones!

You are invited to a celebration of the art and artists of Duval County Public Schools. This program is open to children and their families. Come support local student artists! This showing represents the best of DCPS art from surrounding schools

Whether you can name every Robin from memory or you liked that one episode of Watchmen on HBO, the Comic Club is here for you! Register

Life Labs are free workshops offered by trained professionals and volunteers that focus on improving your day to day life. These programs cover a wide range of workshops from gardening to small business needs. No need to bring anything but yourself to participate! Register

Join us every other Tuesday* between the hours of 6pm and 7pm for an exclusive club filled with fun activities and games of YOUR choosing! *(No meeting April 28 or May 26th)!Register

If you love gaming and have ever wondered “How do they make this?", then come join us at GAME JAM!  GAME JAM is a weekly, project-based club where students learn to design, code, and publish their own video games. Participants will design their own original games, learn coding logic, work in teams, and more!  Great for problem-solving, creative thinking, collaboration, digital literacy, and having fun!  Each session builds toward a playable game that students can share with friends and family. One time pre-registration required at https://firstcoastesports.org/programs-1. Participants should bring their own device. Please indicate on the form if you will need to borrow one during the session.

Let's celebrate spring with a delightful Spring orchestral performance. All ages welcome.

Speak With a Military Affairs and Veterans Department Officer

Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information. Register

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Does your child like arts and crafts? Join us in-between Little Readers for a simple craft based on the theme from story time! For children walking to 5 years of age with an adult caregiver.

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Get ready to get creative! Junior Artists (ages 5-8) is a live art program. Each week we read an exciting book and then create artwork inspired by our theme.

Your child enjoys stories, music, and movement in a small, welcoming environment. That’s why our program, designed for children ages 2–5 with sensory sensitivities, combines traditional storytime components with supportive elements. We’ve also limited attendance to enhance the experience.Register

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Attention, Junior Scientists! This STEM-based program for ages 5–8 features a book and science activities that encourage deep thinking, inquiry, and fun. Each week we will use a variety of materials to explore a scientific concept.

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information. Register

Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for stories, songs and fingerplays while we explore our Traveling Tales collection. Participants will learn how to use this excellent preschool resource at home!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Are you a knitter? Interested in learning how to knit? Come hang out with us at the Beaches Branch Library’s Conference room! Each week will feature a different knit stitch pattern and a staff member available to help in the first hour of the event. Feel free to bring your current project, and any basic questions you may have! There are limited supplies available, however you may need to bring your own. Recommended supplies to bring are size 8 knitting needles and any worsted weight yarn. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome!

Drop in to get FREE assistance with library technology without an appointment.

Join us for Turn Up for Tech where technology meets fun and games for the whole family! Explore the latest tech to complete new challenges every month. From robots to circuits and animation to coding, every month features a new way to interact with technology with your favorite librarian. Don't miss out! Drop in, explore, and play at your library today!

We will be watching anime while trying Japanese snacks. Anime shown may be rated between G and TV-14.

Attention, Junior Scientists! This STEM-based program for ages 5–8 features a book and science activities that encourage deep thinking, inquiry, and fun. Each week we will use a variety of materials to explore a scientific concept.

Get ready to get creative! Junior Artists (ages 5-8) is a live art program. Each week we read an exciting book and then create artwork inspired by our theme.

Team up with friends to protect the line between good and evil, battling curses, monsters, and mysterious threats. Jump into thrilling role-playing and strategy games and see if you have what it takes to save humanity!

Join us to celebrate the artwork of students in Duval County Public Schools on display at the library. This program is open to children and their families.

If your little one is in need of some fun and creativity, "Bored? Build!" is the perfect solution! Join us for a hands-on activity where kids can dive into a world of imagination. From building with Legos to creating exciting structures with building squares and more, this is the place to let their creativity run wild. Bring your young builder and watch them create, explore, and play!

Do you wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Hone your skills as a Pokémon trainer by designing your own Pokémon card and then challenge other trainers to battle using your new card and official Pokémon cards (provided by the library). Gotta catch ‘em all!

Do you wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Hone your skills as a Pokémon trainer by designing your own Pokémon card and then challenge other trainers to battle using your new card and official Pokémon cards (provided by the library). Gotta catch ‘em all!

Express your creativity with a new art project every week!

Join us at Brown Eastside for the infamous egg drop challenge. Think you have the engineering skills to ensure your egg won't crack? Show up and find out! All materials provided.

Bring your craft project to the library and make friends while you make art!  Some crafting materials will be available on site.

A real time play and learn Dungeons and Dragons event for all ages.

Explore the beautiful world of Studio Ghibli one brushstroke at a time. Paint watercolor sketches inspired by the vibrant, cozy, and whimsical art of Hayao Miyazaki and Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin. With floating cities, magical paper spirits, and flying ships, imagination is a hidden world washed in color. If you're lucky, you may be visited by a soot sprite! (For ages 12-17)

Team up with friends to protect the line between good and evil, battling curses, monsters, and mysterious threats. Jump into thrilling role-playing and strategy games and see if you have what it takes to save humanity!

Join us for Southeast's stitching group! Spend time with fellow stitchers while you work on a current project or start a new one.

The Book Club of Your Nightmares. Join us there…if you dare!Register

Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information. Register

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Drop-in and join other toddlers at the library to play!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Activate your undercover potential and step into a world of secrets, strategy, and stealth! This 4-week program is designed for teens ages 12–17 curious about what it takes to be a great spy. In Teen Lab: SPY × FAM-ACADEMY, each week you’ll take on hands-on spy challenges that sharpen your observation skills, test your reflexes, decode cyphers, and push your problem-solving abilities to the limit with a final escape room challenge. Work together, think creatively, and uncover what it takes to become a top-tier agent, because every great spy starts with the right training.

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Join us for crafting after Little Readers!

Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information. Register

Come play and learn a variety of board and card games, some on loan for the Tabletop Games Committee! Every Thursday. For ages 8-17.

Come to the library and meet Kiwi: a super soft poodle-mix that loves kids, books, and cookies. Kiwi is a licensed therapy dog and knows over 20 commands. Read her a story, and she will be your new best friend! Kids in attendance will receive a special customized tattoo, sticker of Kiwi or a magnet of Kiwi (while supplies last). This event is for children ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration recommended. Walk-ins are first come, first serve.

Get ready to get creative! Junior Artists (ages 5-8) is a live art program. Each week we read an exciting book and then create artwork inspired by our theme.

Team up with friends to protect the line between good and evil, battling curses, monsters, and mysterious threats. Jump into thrilling role-playing and strategy games and see if you have what it takes to save humanity!

Attention, Junior Scientists! This STEM-based program for ages 5–8 features a book and science activities that encourage deep thinking, inquiry, and fun. Each week we will use a variety of materials to explore a scientific concept.

Join us for Turn Up for Tech where technology meets fun and games for the whole family! Explore the latest tech to complete new challenges every month. From robots to circuits and animation to coding, every month features a new way to interact with technology with your favorite librarian. Don't miss out! Drop in, explore, and play at your library today!

Do you wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Hone your skills as a Pokémon trainer by designing your own Pokémon card and then challenge other trainers to battle using your new card and official Pokémon cards (provided by the library). Gotta catch ‘em all!

Visit the library with your friends for a Mario Kart 8 Tournament!

Team up with friends to protect the line between good and evil, battling curses, monsters, and mysterious threats. Jump into thrilling role-playing and strategy games and see if you have what it takes to save humanity!

You are invited to a celebration of the art and artistes of Duval County Public Schools. Explore art on display throughout the library. This program is open to children and their families.

Explore the beautiful world of Studio Ghibli one brushstroke at a time. Paint watercolor sketches inspired by the vibrant, cozy, and whimsical art of Hayao Miyazaki and Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin. With floating cities, magical paper spirits, and flying ships, imagination is a hidden world washed in color. If you're lucky, you may be visited by a soot sprite! (For ages 12-17)

Get one-on-one help with a technology-related question or problem. Please bring your library card and any tech device you're having trouble with. No appointment required.

Is the book REALLY always better than the movie? In our From Books to Film Book Club, we’ll read a book, then watch the movie on our own, and meet to discuss them both. Come join us at Southeast every third Thursday at 6:00! Register

Join us each month for a fun and creative evening! We will guide you step by step through a unique craft project. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. All supplies will be provided - just bring your creativity. Come relax, make something special and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

Bring whatever craft you're working on, whether knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery or paper flowers! Drop in and chat!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Join us for Baby Storytime! This program is specially designed for infants from birth to 12 months and their adult caregivers. Share songs, rhymes, and stories that promote early literacy while strengthening the bond with your little one. Plus, enjoy playtime—a wonderful opportunity for both babies and caregivers to socialize and connect.

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Come and explore the many benefits and learning opportunities that come along with the fun of playing with play dough. This activity is for children ages 1-5. Online registration is requested as space is limited. Register at Jaxpubliclibrary.org.Register

Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information. Register

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Activate your undercover potential and step into a world of secrets, strategy, and stealth! This 4-week program is designed for teens ages 12–17 curious about what it takes to be a great spy. In Teen Lab: SPY × FAM-ACADEMY, each week you’ll take on hands-on spy challenges that sharpen your observation skills, test your reflexes, decode cyphers, and push your problem-solving abilities to the limit with a final escape room challenge. Work together, think creatively, and uncover what it takes to become a top-tier agent, because every great spy starts with the right training.

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Join us for Turn Up for Tech where technology meets fun and games for the whole family! Explore the latest tech to complete new challenges every month. From robots to circuits and animation to coding, every month features a new way to interact with technology with your favorite librarian. Don't miss out! Drop in, explore, and play at your library today!

Join us for Baby Storytime! This program is specially designed for infants from birth to 12 months and their adult caregivers. Share songs, rhymes, and stories that promote early literacy while strengthening the bond with your little one. Plus, enjoy playtime—a wonderful opportunity for both babies and caregivers to socialize and connect.

Does your child like arts and crafts? Join us after Little Readers for a simple craft based on the theme from story time! For children walking to 5 years of age with an adult caregiver. 

Teens will test their knowledge and skills and bond with new friends as they participate in Trivia Challenges, seasonal themed crafts, various games, puzzles, or simply enjoy some relaxation with coloring.

Join us and have fun with Legos!

Does your child love to build and create things from their imagination? Think you've got a future architect or engineer on your hands? Join us after school every Friday afternoon for a hands-on Lego activity! Get inspired by one of our fun Lego challenges or freestyle your own creation. We can't wait to see what you can come up with! This activity is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Ready to get puzzled? Drop in and put your problem-solving skills to the test! Come join us and put together some jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy the challenge of building alone or with family and friends. For school-age children and teens.

Join us for Turn Up for Tech where technology meets fun and games for the whole family! Explore the latest tech to complete new challenges every month. From robots to circuits and animation to coding, every month features a new way to interact with technology with your favorite librarian. Don't miss out! Drop in, explore, and play at your library today!

Come create your own graffiti name design on your own mini fence! Learn about the art of graffiti, the street art movement and ways to express your creativity without vandalizing. School aged and up are welcome.

Explore the beautiful world of Studio Ghibli one brushstroke at a time. Paint watercolor sketches inspired by the vibrant, cozy, and whimsical art of Hayao Miyazaki and Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin. With floating cities, magical paper spirits, and flying ships, imagination is a hidden world washed in color. If you're lucky, you may be visited by a soot sprite! (For ages 12-17)

Explore the River City Readers Bookmobile and borrow books from the library!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

This book club cuts deeply into the text of sharp-edged speculative fiction. Please register for a truly fantastical discussion of the following extraordinary tales: Register

Come and join us while stitching your current project!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Monthly needlework meet-up, open to crafters of all needle arts!

Bring whatever craft project you are working on, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, etc., and join us to Sit and Stitch.

Cautionary Tales book club explores science fiction, horror, and thrillers with a slant towards cautionary tales. The club will delve into the frightening nature of horror stories, the cautionary aspects of many science fiction stories, and the page turning events within thriller novels.Register

For Teens Ages 12-18 Only: Come in and enjoy prizes and board games.Test your strategic skills and meet other board game fans.

The San Marco Library's Novel Pursuits Book Club will travel to wherever our fiction collection takes it. Join us the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. for some Novel Pursuits. Register

Create something new or bring your works in progress.

Join your fellow Planeswalkers for Magic: The Gathering games every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2-4pm at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Library. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. First-time players will receive all they need to play their first match.

Join us at the Brown Eastside Branch for a game of bingo and a chance to win prizes! All ages welcome.

Find out all you want to know about a FREE genealogy website. No need to bring anything but yourself to participate! The Jacksonville Public Library offers excellent resources for genealogical research for use in the library and/or from home. Life Lab programs are free workshops offered by trained professionals and volunteers that focus on improving your day to day life. These programs cover a wide range of workshops from gardening to small business needs. Register

End your week by spending some quality screen-free time with your family! Stop by Maxville Library and grab one of our board games or puzzles and unwind from the day. Will you get into an epic Scrabble competition? Can your family complete an entire puzzle in one sitting? We can't wait to see!

Brush up on your chess skills or learn from scratch. This informal gathering welcomes any level of mastery. Come enjoy an age-old game with your fellow customers.

Come and learn about Pokémon. Play, trade, and talk about Pokémon

Do you wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Hone your skills as a Pokémon trainer by designing your own Pokémon card and then challenge other trainers to battle using your new card and official Pokémon cards (provided by the library). Gotta catch ‘em all!

Come and play games with old and new friends.

Do you have an interest in watching or drawing manga and anime? Are you looking for a place to talk/share with others about your favorite series? Come to the M.A.C. (Manga & Anime Club)! This activity is for ages 12 and up.Register