Drop in and kick off our summer of fun and learning. Join us for activities in the library. Kids and teens in attendance will receive their first free summer prize book!

Shop this sale and stock up and save on books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles. There's a wide selection of items for every age - children, teens, and adults. $10 for a bag or $5 and under for individual items. Cash Only.

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!

What makes readers stay up all night turning pages? In this immersive Writer’s Lab workshop, award-winning author Dr. Katherine Hutchinson Hayes guides aspiring and experienced writers through the foundational elements of crafting a compelling thriller novel. Participants will learn how to build suspense, create believable stakes, develop unforgettable villains and heroes, and structure scenes that keep readers hooked from beginning to end. Through hands-on exercises, brainstorming activities, and interactive discussions, attendees will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to their own writing projects. Perfect for writers interested in thrillers, suspense, mystery, true-crime, or high-stakes storytelling. Register

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

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 different art projects each time. For ages 5 and older. All supplies included. Please come join us for some family fun!

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

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

Summer is here and with it comes more time to read! Get creative and personalize your reading experience by coloring your own bookmark. All ages are welcome while supplies last.

Enemies-to-lovers, Love Triangles, Vampires... Join us at the Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club to bite into some juicy romance books. 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!

Drop in and kick off our summer of fun and learning. Join us for activities in the library. Kids and teens in attendance will receive their first free summer prize book!

For teens ages 12-18. As a Pokemon trainer, head into the arena with your team of Pokemon to battle other opponents.

Love playing videogames? Join library staff at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library and play some of your favorites including Nintendo's MarioKart, Super Smash Bros., and more!

Create something new or bring your works in progress.

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!

Join us as we craft thoughtfully, using recyclable materials and our imaginations. All materials are provided.

Meet new friends and learn about library resources as we play games like whist, spades, bridge, and more.

Drop in and kick off our summer of fun and learning. Join us for activities in the library. Kids and teens in attendance will receive their first free summer prize book!

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.

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.

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

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

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!

In this hands-on gardening program from Bloom Lab, children will explore how plants grow, connect with nature, and create simple garden-inspired projects. Each session introduces a new activity such as seed starting, learning about hydroponic growing, and making nature crafts like DIY bird feeders. Kids will build curiosity, creativity, and confidence while taking home projects that encourage continued learning outside the library.

Visit the San Marco Branch weekly to pick up each week's Reading Dragons and Friends card! Play the game against other kids and library staff.

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!

Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!

Leader Weenie is doing what he does best: leading a hot dog uprising against the library! Dog Man is on the case but needs your help to bring the buns of justice to these wayward weenies. Help Dog Man by collecting as many hot dogs as you can in the Hot Dog Card game, make your own flip-o-rama, and play mini games to send those hot dogs to jail!

Start your summer vacation at Gravity Falls where something sinister lurks around every corner! Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library, create needle felted art, decode cyphers, and play games inspired by the characters.

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.

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.

Do you crochet? Do you want to learn how? Whether you're an expert or a beginner we welcome you to come craft with us at the Regency Library!

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

Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!

Join us for a chance to explore your creativity and learn a new craft. All materials provided. No registration required. June 8- Summer Book Marks June 15- Frogs! June 22- Mosaic Sea Turtles June 29- Dinosaur Bones!

Drop in for some DINO-mite fun as we unearth our creativity with a dinosaur-themed craft! Participants will earn a special Reading Dragons & Friends trading card!

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.

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!

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.

Join us at the Argyle Branch Library for an activity or craft that will help your child Unearth a Story all summer long!

*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

"Dance through life" with Native Pride Productions in an educational and inspirational program about indigenous culture that includes storytelling, music, and dance.

Students discover what makes a sea turtle unique, learn about the species found in Florida, explore their adaptations and nesting process, and find out how they can help protect these animals. They then take part in “Rehab or Release?”, a hands‑on activity where they act as biologists, collect data on a model sea turtle, and decide whether it’s ready to return to the ocean or needs rehabilitation. Along the way, they practice real scientific skills and learn about the human impacts affecting sea turtles today. No live turtles are included in this program.

Join us each week to create a new craft related to the summer reading theme - Unearth a Story! Earn a Reading Dragons and Friends card each time you attend. For ages 5-12.

Drop-In each Tuesday from 2:00pm to 3:00pm and make a fun craft. Each week is a different craft.

Family entertainer Roy Stone brings the prehistoric world to life through amazing magic tricks, hilarious puppetry, and engaging stories designed to spark imagination and inspire young readers. Along the way, audiences will meet lovable dinosaur characters, witness impossible magical moments, and discover that curiosity and creativity are the greatest adventures of all. This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Library.

What might you find when you look below the surface of our planet? Join the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens for a fun and educational presentation on some of the hidden wonders of the natural world. You can learn about the difference between bones and fossils, with real examples of both. We will also have a fossorial (burrowing) animal ambassador among others for you to meet.

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.

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!

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!

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.

This series guides students through creative prompts designed to encourage self-expression, exploration, and confidence in their artistic abilities, no matter their level of experience. Students will be introduced to different forms of creating (including painting, crafting, sculpting, and mixed media) while learning to think creatively, work collaboratively, and embrace their own artistic voice. Students will be introduced to influential artists and creative styles from various backgrounds, allowing them to gain inspiration, cultural awareness, and a deeper understanding of how art can be used to tell stories, build community, and inspire change.

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.

Start your summer vacation at Gravity Falls where something sinister lurks around every corner! Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library, create needle felted art, decode cyphers, and play games inspired by the characters.

Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!

Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!

Drop-in to craft and chat with us! Learn how to make a new project each month, 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 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 featuring new and old favorites! While here, grab a snack and have some fun with friends or make some new ones!

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

This Life Lab will help you build confidence for biking in Jacksonville for commuting or leisure and for fixing a flat. Register

Teens--looking for a place to flex your creative skills? Stop by Maxville Library the first Tuesday of the month for a hangout with other artsy teens. We'll do a different project every month, or you can feel free to bring in whatever project you're currently working on!

Are you a student or parent of a student who loves writing poetry or plays? Don't miss the opportunity to win cash and scholarships and to show off those skills in the Friends of Brentwood Library's fifth annual James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival!

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!

What might you find when you look below the surface of our planet? Join the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens for a fun and educational presentation on some of the hidden wonders of the natural world. You can learn about the difference between bones and fossils, with real examples of both. We will also have a fossorial (burrowing) animal ambassador among others for you to meet.

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.

Get ready for a vibrant adventure at the “Colorful Science Spectacular,” brought to you by The STEAM Squad! This isn’t just another science show; it’s an exciting exploration of color-changing chemistry, where you’ll witness mind-blowing experiments that will leave you in awe. This interactive event is perfect for curious minds of all ages, featuring engaging science demonstrations that invite everyone to jump in and participate! This program has been generously sponsored by Harvey's Scholarship.

Bring your curious kid to meet Jennifer Swanson, award-winning author as she takes you on an interactive "journey" of inventing firsts around the planet and across time. Have you ever wondered how a telescope was invented? The answer lies in what had to be invented before the telescope. We will look at technology through the lens of history and science and take a deep dive to unearth the stories of how all of these amazing inventions are interconnected. What will YOU invent? Activities and fun galore! This program has been generously sponsored by Harvey's Scholarship.

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!

Take control of your summer! Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to plan a summer party for teens by teens with decorations, activities, games, and prizes. Vote for the theme and make your voice matter! (For ages 12-17)

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.

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!

Calling all budding scientists! Join us at Brown Eastside to design miniature worlds for your pet dinosaurs, learn how ecosystems work while letting your imaginations stomp, chomp, and roar. Every terrarium becomes a little prehistoric playground. All materials provided.

Get ready to unleash your creativity in this 4-week drawing and illustration program! Whether you're a budding artist or just looking to have some fun, this is the perfect opportunity to jump into the colorful world of art. Throughout the course, participants will dive into a variety of engaging art games to spark their imagination and enhance their skills. We'll explore both traditional and contemporary styles by examining inspiring examples and then moving on to create our own unique illustrated works! This class, taught by professional artist and art educator, Thony Aiuppy, is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the South Mandarin Branch Library.

Drop in and join the fight! Bring all of the Reading Dragons and Friends trading cards you've collected to date and battle your friends in a rock-paper-scissors style game! All tournament participants will earn a special Reading Dragons & Friends trading card!

​​Summer Grand Prix – MKW (Mario Kart World) Game Day – Play with your favorite racers against your friends while exploring summer destinations worldwide at the Summer Grand Prix. Check out a book or read for 15 minutes to enter.​ (Ages 10-17)

Join the fun and excitement each Wednesday with arts, crafts, and games for youth, ages 5 to 18, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. No registration required.

Come in and read to JC our trained therapy dog. Bring your favorite book, or read one of ours. He is an excellent listener!

Learn about real dinosaur discoveries, learn how fossils are made, and search for different fossils.

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!

Express your creativity with a new art project every week!

Join us as we welcome Penny, 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. She doesn't judge, and neither do we! Bring your own book, or choose one of ours. For children ages 12 and under.

Drop in for a game day! Suitable for ages 8+.

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

Are you a student or parent of a student who loves writing poetry or plays? Don't miss the opportunity to win cash and scholarships and to show off those skills in the Friends of Brentwood Library's fifth annual James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival!

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

Join us in the Children’s department before or after the Little Readers program to make and take a fun craft relating to today’s story time.

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!

"Dance through life" with Native Pride Productions in an educational and inspirational program about indigenous culture that includes storytelling, music, and dance. This program has been generously sponsored by Harvey's Scholarship.

Let's go on a sonic adventure and experience rhythm in a whole new way! We'll focus on the sounds of different drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers, and practice turn taking, sharing, and listening skills. Our programs are completely hands-on and interactive; everyone gets to drum! We use evidence-based concepts to encourage communication and social skills in a way that's fun and high-energy. Let's get drumming! This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Mandarin Branch 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!

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!

Can you survive a fire? Can you survive a Volcano? What about the sinking of the Titanic? Test your survival skills with games, competitions, and crafting in this epic series of challenges. Each week, dare to face one of five momentous disasters from history. Will you be bested by catastrophe? Or do you have what it takes to survive... 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!

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, aspiring scientists! This STEM-based program for ages 9–12 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!

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

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

Get ready for a vibrant adventure at the “Colorful Science Spectacular,” brought to you by The STEAM Squad! This isn’t just another science show; it’s an exciting exploration of color-changing chemistry, where you’ll witness mind-blowing experiments that will leave you in awe. This interactive event is perfect for curious minds of all ages, featuring engaging science demonstrations that invite everyone to jump in and participate!

What might you find when you look below the surface of our planet? Join the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens for a fun and educational presentation on some of the hidden wonders of the natural world. You can learn about the difference between bones and fossils, with real examples of both. We will also have a fossorial (burrowing) animal ambassador among others for you to meet.

This series guides students through creative prompts designed to encourage self-expression, exploration, and confidence in their artistic abilities, no matter their level of experience. Students will be introduced to different forms of creating (including painting, crafting, sculpting, and mixed media) while learning to think creatively, work collaboratively, and embrace their own artistic voice. Students will be introduced to influential artists and creative styles from various backgrounds, allowing them to gain inspiration, cultural awareness, and a deeper understanding of how art can be used to tell stories, build community, and inspire change.

Collect the cards! Join the fight! Compete in a friendly tournament to put your Reading Dragons & Friends cards to the test. This activity is designed for ages 8 and up.

It's time to unwind with a friendly game of cards and a snack. We will be playing favorites like Trash, Uno and more!

Introduction to the various small business resources provided by the Library. Join the wait list

This Summer Program Series will encourage creativity, engagement and lighthearted fun ways for our tweens & teens ages 11-12 years to enjoy with their friends! Several dinosaurs have gotten lost inside the library! We urgently need help finding all of them. Once you find one, bring it to the teen room to sign an adoption certificate. Each dinosaur comes with a customized "Adoption Paper" where you can write its name, unique personality, and fun facts!Register

Leader Weenie is doing what he does best: leading a hot dog uprising against the library! Dog Man is on the case but needs your help to bring the buns of justice to these wayward weenies. Help Dog Man by collecting as many hot dogs as you can in the Hot Dog Card game, make your own flip-o-rama, and play mini games to send those hot dogs to jail!

Create your own friendship bracelet!

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.

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!

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

Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!

Leader Weenie is doing what he does best: leading a hot dog uprising against the library! Dog Man is on the case but needs your help to bring the buns of justice to these wayward weenies. Help Dog Man by collecting as many hot dogs as you can in the Hot Dog Card game, make your own flip-o-rama, and play mini games to send those hot dogs to jail!

Use the art of Origami to bring the dinosaurs back from extinction!

Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!

Start your summer vacation at Gravity Falls where something sinister lurks around every corner! Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library, create needle felted art, decode cyphers, and play games inspired by the characters.

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.

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

Florida Reflections: Conversations on Florida's Contributions to the American TaleRegister

Are you a student or parent of a student who loves writing poetry or plays? Don't miss the opportunity to win cash and scholarships and to show off those skills in the Friends of Brentwood Library's fifth annual James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival!

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!

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

We'll explore the remarkable superpowers of reptiles by highlighting their unique colors, adaptations, behaviors, and structures. You will be fascinated to see how reptiles use their vibrant colors and specialized skills to thrive in their environments. The experience maintains the signature Wild Wonders charm, featuring interactive group activities, music, and humor to keep everyone entertained and involved. This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Beaches Branch 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!

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!

Can you survive a fire? Can you survive a Volcano? What about the sinking of the Titanic? Test your survival skills with games, competitions, and crafting in this epic series of challenges. Each week, dare to face one of five momentous disasters from history. Will you be bested by catastrophe? Or do you have what it takes to survive... 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!

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. 

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

What might you find when you look below the surface of our planet? Join the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens for a fun and educational presentation on some of the hidden wonders of the natural world. You can learn about the difference between bones and fossils, with real examples of both. We will also have a fossorial (burrowing) animal ambassador among others for you to meet.

Create mazes out of Lego bricks and then race to the end with your marble!

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

For Teens ages 12-18. Stretch your imagination! Whether you want it fluffy, glossy, or crunchy, you can make endless cool variations of slime. Ooze your heart out!

Join us at Brown Eastside and let your creativity take flight by making a beaded pipe cleaner dragonfly! All materials provided.

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 listen to a librarian read a few of their favorite stories. Then attendees are encouraged to share their own favorite stories with friends and family or read quietly on their own. Participants that read for 20 minutes will be able to choose a small prize from our treasure chest while supplies last. Youth of all ages are welcome.

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.

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

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!

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.

This Junior Lit Chat Interview is a 30-minute presentation by author and filmmaker Nola D. Oracle including time for audience Q&A. After the program there will be 30 minutes for a book signing with the author. A limited number of copies of "Amara's Adventures: A Trip to Jacksonville Florida's African American Museums" will be given away to registered attendees, first come, first served. Register

Start your summer vacation at Gravity Falls where something sinister lurks around every corner! Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library, create needle felted art, decode cyphers, and play games inspired by the characters.

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

Are you a student or parent of a student who loves writing poetry or plays? Don't miss the opportunity to win cash and scholarships and to show off those skills in the Friends of Brentwood Library's fifth annual James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival!

Join comic book creators to discuss the craft of comics.

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.

Drop-in and 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!

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

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

Stormy is a certified therapy dog who loves children and books!

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 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.

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

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!

Leader Weenie is doing what he does best: leading a hot dog uprising against the library! Dog Man is on the case but needs your help to bring the buns of justice to these wayward weenies. Help Dog Man by collecting as many hot dogs as you can in the Hot Dog Card game, make your own flip-o-rama, and play mini games to send those hot dogs to jail!

Ready to trade dragons? Or maybe you like to battle? How about designing your own creature to use in battles? Join us from 2pm to 4pm to do any of these things! Staff and friends will be available to help anyone who has never played before. Event is suitable for school-age youth.

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

Create something new or bring your works in progress.

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

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!

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.

Join the fun and excitement with arts, crafts, and games for youth, ages 5 to 18, (S) 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. No registration required.

Come and play games with old and new friends.