Live from the Library

Ready for new and exciting experiences? Willing to be bold and make discoveries through interactive and hands-on activities? Live From The Library is excited to bring you programs and performances, especially for children ages 5-12, that will be magical, inspiring, and a whole lot of fun- all summer long! This Summer, “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” Adventures in Animals: June 11th Adventures in Science: June18th - CANCELED Adventures in Music & Movement: June 25th, July 16th & July 23rd Adventures in Magic: July 9th

June 11- Jacksonville Zoo

All new storytelling event- “Adventuring with Animals" - where audience participation is key for this “Choose Your Own Adventure” style experience plus a visit with Jacksonville Zoo's Animal Ambassadors!

CANCELED - June 18- Jennifer Swanson, The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery Beneath the Waves

Take an exciting and interactive journey with award-winning STEM author Jennifer Swanson. Join us for this exciting new adventure about underwater forests, science, and research.

June 25- Grow Youth Universal

Caribbean Cultural drum and dance, Folk Songs, and Anansy Stories with Sis Jahmayka Green, Co-Founder of Grow Youth Universal.

July 9- Dadician, The Family Magician

Dadician- the Family Magician is proud to present The Magic of Imagination! A fun family program where we discover that by using our imagination and working together we can fill our lives with magic.

July 16- Just Add Rhythm

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!

July 23- Jazz It Up! With Noteworthy Live Band

This workshop is an interactive jazz inspired program that explores varied styles and sub genres of jazz through fun activities for the participants. The goal is to develop an appreciation for jazz as an art form through listening to learn the appropriate moment(s) to engage/disengage, while also developing teamwork and unity through song. By showing how musicians relate to each other and communicate through the music, we are able to demonstrate how we develop our chemistry and present our collection of ideas to the listener.

Attendance is limited, and is first-come first-served. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.

This program is intended for youth participants and their families. Large groups or organizations should send program requests to jplyouthservices@coj.net two days prior to the program. All requests may not be accommodated. 

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLprograms@coj.net.

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