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!

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!

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.

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!

Stop by and sit for a bit as we work on all sort of needlework; from sewing, to embroidery, to cross stitch. Register

Join us for an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

Superman doesn’t always work alone. Even superheroes sometimes need help from sidekicks, allies, and teammates. But what happens when even that isn’t enough to tackle the biggest challenges facing the Earth? Create your own super-mask and prepare for a space battle of epic proportions with a paper ball fight uniting superheroes and supervillains! This program is for families, so everyone is welcome, but you may find today’s activities better suited for ages 6-9!

Join us for an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

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.

Do you love a good adventure story? One with monster-trouncing, enchantress-encountering and death-defying actions? Meet up with other teens at the Jacksonville Public Library to share your pro tips as you travel back in time to step into the shoes of Odysseus in ancient Greece! (For ages 12-17)

Join us in the Regency Library Storytime Room to learn how to create your own Dungeons and Dragons character! Beginner and expert players are welcome! (Ages 12-18)

Children ages 12 and under are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of crafting. No registration required - just drop on in anytime between 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Join us each Monday at 4:30 in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess.

Come to the Southeast Regional Library to learn how to make the most of your time for gardening and landscaping during the Fall season.Register

Join us Monday evenings in Murray Hill as we collaborate on a zine together, with a new theme every week. All materials needed are provided, but feel free to bring your favorites along.

Explore and learn the art of paper folding! Master the art of transforming paper sheets into animals, planes, and so much more.

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!

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!

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

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

Drop-in a craft and chat, every Tuesday! Supplies courtesy of the Friends of the Mandarin Branch Library.

Join us on Tuesdays for a 60 minute gentle class that adapts yoga poses using a chair. You will also learn techniques to calm the mind and body that can be practiced anywhere. All levels and abilities are welcome. This is Yoga for Everybody and Every Body. This program is offered and made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library. Contact : ejwmax@gmail.com

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.

Duel to the bitter end in this dice-rolling arena tabletop game! Win by luck or skillful dice throws to claim victory over your friend. For ages 9 - 17.

Bring your crochet hooks to Highlands! Whether you are a pro or a novice, we welcome you to join us and share tips and tricks. We will supply yarn and small projects for you to complete, or you can bring your own project. If you don't know how to crochet we will teach 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.

Join us for an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

Join us for an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

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.

Learn about the four suits of the tarot, the major arcana, and the influence of numerology and astrology on card interpretation. Flex your intuition & learn to do a few simple spreads.

Come read with Sadie! Drop in and give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Do you love a good adventure story? One with monster-trouncing, enchantress-encountering and death-defying actions? Meet up with other teens at the Jacksonville Public Library to share your pro tips as you travel back in time to step into the shoes of Odysseus in ancient Greece! (For ages 12-17)

Drop in at the 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!

Join the staff of Bradham and Brooks Library for some game time. Have fun playing board games during our weekly, drop-in activity! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! We look forward to seeing you!

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

Grow your own garden or small business and take control of your health, career, and personal finances with FREE help from local, trained professionals! 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!

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us as we explore Jacksonville Public Library's Travelling Tales with read aloud demonstrations. Learn about this great resource while enjoying a morning of stories, songs, and fingerplays.

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!

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.

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.

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

Drop in to get FREE assistance without an appointment.

Arts and crafts activities for youth, ages 5 to 18. No registration required. Programs for the month of September are: 9/10 - Mini Chalk Art; 9/24 - Sponge Art

From dicey decisions to card chaos, it’s game on at the Webb Wesconnett Library. Bring your A-game—and maybe a friend or three! Meet up with other teens and play a variety of board games.

Express your creativity with a new art project!

Did you get a new camera and need advice on how to use it? Confused about your phone's camera settings? Ask all your photography questions, no matter how simple or advanced. Bring your phone or camera with you. Plus, find out about professional photo tutorials we offer through LinkedIn Learning and Kanopy.

Come to this lab to learn basic hand sewing skills like how to make your own basic clothing alterations and repairs. Register

Life Labs are free workshops offered by trained professionals and volunteers that focus on improving your day-to-day life. These programs will focus on your small business needs. No need to bring anything but yourself to participate!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!

Drop-In and join other toddlers and their caregivers as they play with musical instruments, puzzles, and other age appropriate toys

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!

Ready to take your LEGO building to the next level? This 5-week lab is designed for teens ages 12-17 who are looking to let their imagination run wild! Join us on our journey to a war-torn Neverland, where Peter Pan is gone and the Lost Boys have been killed! Tink’s beleaguered fairy army will need our creativity and innovation to reconstruct the island's defenses around its age-defying magic!

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!

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

This book club is for readers who are looking for something new to read. As The Page Turns challenges you to explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction and so much more! All you need to do is turn the page! Registration is required. Register

Superman doesn’t always work alone. Even superheroes sometimes need help from sidekicks, allies, and teammates. But what happens when even that isn’t enough to tackle the biggest challenges facing the Earth? Create your own super-mask and prepare for a space battle of epic proportions with a paper ball fight uniting superheroes and supervillains! This program is for families, so everyone is welcome, but you may find today’s activities better suited for ages 6-9!

Stop by to read with Queen!Register

Look for poetry in a page full of words using only a sharpie!

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 an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

Join us for an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

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.

Do you love a good adventure story? One with monster-trouncing, enchantress-encountering and death-defying actions? Meet up with other teens at the Jacksonville Public Library to share your pro tips as you travel back in time to step into the shoes of Odysseus in ancient Greece! (For ages 12-17)

Ages 12 - 18 yrs. All supplies included. A variety of fun projects. Come join us!

Do you enjoy talking with others about books you've read? We read and chat about a variety of fiction titles. Tangled Webb Book Club will meet on the second Thursday of the month.Register

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

CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. Our partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, we help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.

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!

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!

Ready to take your LEGO building to the next level? This 5-week lab is designed for teens ages 12-17 who are looking to let their imagination run wild! Join us on our journey to a war-torn Neverland, where Peter Pan is gone and the Lost Boys have been killed! Tink’s beleaguered fairy army will need our creativity and innovation to reconstruct the island's defenses around its age-defying magic!

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.

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.

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

Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!

Reading shouldn't be a chore. Reading to our therapy dog, Billy, makes reading a fun adventure! Come meet Billy and practice your reading skills. (Ages under 8 with caregiver)

Join us and have fun with Legos!

Do you love Legos? So do we! Drop-in and join other kids who love these ever popular plastic bricks. Legos will be provided. Ages 5-12 but younger children will be welcome with adult supervision.

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.

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.

Do you love a good adventure story? One with monster-trouncing, enchantress-encountering and death-defying actions? Meet up with other teens at the Jacksonville Public Library to share your pro tips as you travel back in time to step into the shoes of Odysseus in ancient Greece! (For ages 12-17)

Win prizes! Have fun! @ our Teen Bingo drop-in activity. For ages 13-18.

Love LEGO? Flex your creative muscles and join us for LEGO Club. LEGO construction is a terrific way to encourage children to participate in science-related activities by building, designing and testing solutions. From cars to candy to custom houses, every meeting we will have a challenge to spark our imaginations, and we'll also have plenty of time for free building. LEGO Club is best for kids ages 5 and up. There are small pieces at this program and is not suitable for children under 5.

Do you crochet? Are you happy with a knitting needle in each hand? Is hand-embroidery more your style? 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.

The River City Readers Bookmobile will be delighting readers at Eartha’s Farm and Market! As the literacy challenge continues into its second year, Mayor Deegan, Kids Hope Alliance, Jacksonville Public Library and others are excited to bring the River City Readers Bookmobile message promoting literacy and a love of reading into every neighborhood in Jacksonville. Our bookmobile librarians can sign the whole family up for library cards and help you find the perfect book! We will visit monthly to encourage youth and their families to make reading and enjoying books an everyday activity. Come see us! Healthy foods and lots of books = win, win!

Are you ready to turn your manuscript into a professional-quality e-book or print-ready EPUB, PDF or MOBI book file? Bypass the high cost of traditional publishing and get your book ready to share with the world with free tools from your library! Nash Steele of BiblioBoard presents a 1-hour hands-on workshop on formatting and exporting your manuscript for e-book or on-demand printing using Pressbooks Public, an online DIY book design and production platform. Feel free to bring your own device (recommended) so you can follow along. Note: There will also be computers available for those who need them. Join the wait list

The desire to be published is more prevalent than ever. A record-breaking number of aspiring writers from all walks of life dream about becoming published authors but are stumped about which road to publication they would like to travel. Leticia’s presentation will give aspiring and seasoned authors alike the good, bad, and ugly of these two methods of publication. By the end of the presentation, attendees will have gained a better understanding and perhaps the clarity needed to decide whether they have the stomach to take the traditional publishing route (with the help of a literary agent) or strike out on their own to publish their literary masterpiece.Register

When the work isn’t working, it is imperative that we open ourselves up not only to the possibilities within our work, but also the possibilities to arrive at a satisfying choice. Join us as we reimagine how we revise and who can support us in that process. We will discuss and apply interdisciplinary approaches to our work in real time. Bring your notebook, device, and an open mind. This workshop is suitable for both prose and poetry writers who want to expand and refine their revision practices.Register

What if the secret to unforgettable writing isn't just craft, but chemistry? Our brains are wired for story. When you understand the neuroscience behind that wiring, you can create work that doesn't just entertain but leaves a lasting impression. In this eye-opening session led by a six-figure author, we'll unpack why some narratives captivate while others fade — and how decoding your audience's mental and emotional patterns can transform your writing. Whether you're crafting fiction, memoir, or nonfiction, you'll leave with tools to create stories that resonate deeply and stay with readers long after the last word. Join the wait list

Learn how to write a proposal, find an agent, and work with an editor to get your book traditionally published with one of the “Big Five” trade publishing companies. If you are pursuing or even considering the traditional publishing route, do not miss this workshop! Attendees may receive a surprise gift (while supplies last). There's plenty to learn and implement wherever you are in your publishing journey. All genres welcome.Register

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

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!

Begin or advance research on your family tree. Meet in the Teen Room. Bring your library card in order to access a computer. Adoptees are welcome.

Step into a world of digital creativity with this hands-on art class taught by Thony Aiuppy! Whether you're a beginner or expert, this 4-week program will teach you how to transform traditional sketches into digital masterpieces using GIMP, a free design software. Tablets will be provided and no registration is required, but class size is limited to 12 and is first-come, first-served. This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the South Mandarin Branch Library.

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 30-minute docent-led tour and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.Register

Put your knowledge to the test!

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!

A variety of art projects for 5+. (Younger children may need assistance.) All supplies included. Come and join us for some family fun!

Are you ready to turn your manuscript into a professional-quality e-book or print-ready EPUB, PDF or MOBI book file? Bypass the high cost of traditional publishing and get your book ready to share with the world with free tools from your library! Nash Steele of BiblioBoard presents a 1-hour hands-on workshop on formatting and exporting your manuscript for e-book or on-demand printing using Pressbooks Public, an online DIY book design and production platform. Feel free to bring your own device (recommended) so you can follow along. Note: There will also be computers available for those who need them. Join the wait list

Pitching your manuscript face-to-face to a publishing professional can paralyze aspiring authors from travelling further down the road to publication. In her informative, yet light-hearted presentation, Leticia Gomez will give you time-tested advice and practical tips on what you can do before, during, and after a live pitch session for the best possible outcome based on her nearly twenty years of experience in the book publishing world.Register

What happens when book culture meets cookout energy? Learn how marketing, mutual aid, and digital community are reshaping who gets seen, heard, and paid in publishing. Casey R. Kelley is a book lover who champions YA and adult fiction by Black authors and the founder of Casey Kelley Media Agency (CKMA), Black Book Bash, and Harlem Renaissance 2.0. In this workshop, she shares how she turned grassroots buzz into real influence, bridging the gap between publishing, readers, and Black literary creators. Register

If writing your nonfiction or memoir feels harder than it should, there's a reason — and it's not because you lack expertise. Hidden obstacles often make even the best ideas feel overwhelming, time-consuming, or too scattered to gain traction. In this session, led by a six-figure author with four decades in the field of nonfiction writing, we'll reveal the core challenges that derail authors and show you a clear, strategic way to shape your insights into a focused, reader-driven book. You'll leave with practical tools to transform your lived experience or expertise into a compelling narrative that engages, informs, and inspires real transformation.Register

Learn how to write a proposal, find an agent, and work with an editor to get your book traditionally published with one of the “Big Five” trade publishing companies. If you are pursuing or even considering the traditional publishing route, do not miss this workshop! Attendees may receive a surprise gift (while supplies last). There's plenty to learn and implement wherever you are in your publishing journey. All genres welcome.Register

Create a letter sized risograph print of your very own with Professor Andrew Kozlowski from the University of North Florida! Magazines, drawing utensils, and other collage-making materials will be provided.

Learn about the resources available to assist with your writing—everything from local newspapers and directories, use of digital images (copyright guidelines, use restrictions), to scanning your images in the Memory Lab. Register

In this workshop, participants will explore multiple dimensions of writing about the lives of women. We will discuss what draws us to this subject matter and what we seek to find when we write about our female family members, women in our community, women in history, or even ourselves. We will discuss various forms (history, fiction, memoir, journaling), as well as the challenges and rewards of this kind of writing. The lab will include writing prompts and exercises.Register

Learn how to write a proposal, find an agent, and work with an editor to get your book traditionally published with one of the “Big Five” trade publishing companies. If you are pursuing or even considering the traditional publishing route, do not miss this workshop! Attendees may receive a surprise gift (while supplies last). There's plenty to learn and implement wherever you are in your publishing journey. All genres welcome. 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 30-minute docent-led tour and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.Register

Adventure with us in the study room as we play Dungeons & Dragons! No previous experience needed. Character sheets, dice, and minis will be provided. Ages 12-18.

Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

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 12-18).Register

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!

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.

Learn about the resources available to assist with your writing—everything from local newspapers and directories, use of digital images (copyright guidelines, use restrictions), to scanning your images in the Memory Lab. Register

Learn how to submit your self-published e-book(s) to the Indie Author Project so your work can be found by readers at Jacksonville Public Library and BiblioBoard Library users across the state of Florida. Once accepted into the Indie Florida Collection, your work may also be chosen by Library Journal for a nationwide collection and awarded an Indie Author Project Select Award. From there, it may be sold in curated collections to other e-book platforms, earning you usage-based royalties. Join the wait list

Is there any real money in becoming a full-time author or is being able to make a decent living off of your writing just a pipe dream? This question and many others will be answered in this informative and eye-opening presentation in which Leticia will combine a few topics from her vast speaking repertoire including advances vs. royalties, the sale and licensing of foreign rights, and making a killing by optioning film & TV rights for your published book. Drawing from more than twenty years of experience as a literary agent and now an acquisition editor, she will break down all of the financial aspects of a publishing contract and demystify several things at once.Register

What makes readers stay up way past bedtime, whispering "just one more chapter"? It's not just clever plots. It's brain chemistry and emotional truth working in tandem. In this fiction-focused session on storytelling science, emotional engagement, and character authenticity, six-figure author Licia Rester shows you how to grab readers by the heart and the nervous system. Join the wait list

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

Join us at Brown Eastside to get some practice reading aloud!

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.

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!

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