Drop-in and join us for a fun and easy craft while supplies last. All ages are welcome.

Friends of the Bradham and Brooks Library Book Sale. Shop this sale and stock up and save on books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and more! There's a wide selection of items for every age - children, teens, and adults. All items under $3.00. Cash or check only.

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

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

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

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

This Life Lab continues an eight-part 'Conservation Series' at Jacksonville Public Library (running May through June). Life Lab is a one hour program featuring local, trained professionals offering FREE help on a variety of topics aimed at improving your daily life. Grow your own garden or small business and take control of your health, career, and personal finances. Join the wait list

Come and join us while stitching your current project!

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

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!

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

Clay Henderson is an award-winning environmental lawyer, educator, and writer long involved in environmental policy. He has been recognized with the national public service award from The Nature Conservancy, lifetime achievement award from Environment and Land Use Section of the Florida Bar, and Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, and an EMMY award for the documentary Protect Our Paradise. He has published four books, including Forces of Nature, an environmental history of Florida, which received the Stetson Kennedy Florida Book Award.Register

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

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!

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

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

For level 3 adventurers - geared for beginner players. Please arrive 30 minutes earlier if you would like assistance creating or updating a character sheet. For adults. Register

Create something new or bring your works in progress.

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

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!

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

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.

Have you noticed your TBR list getting longer and longer? Have you missed out on some of the latest best sellers? No worries! The Bradham and Brooks Reading Connection keeps you up to date by connecting you with best-selling titles you may have missed. Join us as we explore best-selling titles and authors! Please register for the upcoming meetings of the Bradham and Brooks Reading Connection Book Club as we read and discuss: Register

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.

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!

Come and play games with old and new friends.

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!

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.

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.

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.

In this two part series designed for youth and families, Beth Marlowe from the UNF/IFAS department will discuss composting and ideas to decorate your summer garden! 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.

Come to the Beaches Library Children's department to play Reading Dragons, a librarian-designed collectible card game! New cards are released weekly throughout the summer! Ask a librarian for more information.

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

Flex your creativity muscles and join us in this Lego making activity! Designs will be displayed and featured in our Children's Library! For ages 5-12 (under 8 with a caregiver).

Come to the Argyle Library and give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills one-on-one with Gabby, a trained Therapy Dog! Registration at the Children's Reference Desk is first-come, first-served as time allows.

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!

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.

Participate in our Summer Library Activity with the "Unearth a Story" theme. We will explore topics such as paleontology, geology and archaeology. Get ready to "dig into" the earth with these dinosaur inspired breakout games. 

Intended for ages 7 - 17. Create your own paper "Zine," a small comic/magazine/collage/booklet.

Join your fellow spell casters for Magic: The Gathering games at Highlands Regional Library! Players of all skill levels are welcome, and first-time players will receive all they need to learn and play their first match.

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

Are you ready to put your creativity to the test? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to compete in bizarre tasks requiring creative solutions judged by your favorite library presenter!

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!

Create yarn art on plastic canvas by following the dinosaur or fossil pattern of your choice. No prior experience with cross stitch or needlepoint required.Register

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Join us in a celebration of the Percy Jackson series by stepping into the world of Camp Half Blood for an afternoon! Forge your own (cardboard) sword, design a shield, paint your own camp bead, and take a quiz to find out which cabin you would call home.

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

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

Get ready to explore of the powerful forces that constantly reshape Earth’s surface. From erupting volcanoes, to shifting tectonic plates, to the slow but steady work of erosion, kids will discover how our planet is always changing. Through interactive models and hands‑on experiments, participants investigate real cause‑and‑effect relationships and see how natural processes create mountains, valleys, islands, and more. This program encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for Earth’s dynamic nature.

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 at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library for a special paleontology activity where we will excavate nodes of real fossils -- and you get to take them home!

It's a family friendly game night. Children are welcome to participate on their own, or with their families. No registration required.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Are you ready to put your creativity to the test? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to compete in bizarre tasks requiring creative solutions judged by your favorite library presenter!

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

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

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!

Learn all the tricks about growing your plants from seeds. 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

The Beaches Library’s Flamingo Book Club is spreading their wings and are now reading a diverse selection of fiction, non-fiction, and some Florida based literature.Register

Join award-winning children's author, Jennifer Swanson, for a 90-minute compact course in basics of writing and publishing a children’s book. In this interactive workshop-style event, you will learn: How to create a hook to engage an editor as well as your reader Learn the basics of the research and revision process Participate in a mini brainstorming session to get your ideas flowing  Join the wait list

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Harvey's Scholarship.

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!

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.Register

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)

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 and make a craft to celebrate the Fourth of July!

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.

Take a magical road trip across America as Roy blends history, humor, and heartwarming tales with dazzling illusions and puppetry. Kids discover the richness of America’s stories while enjoying a show packed with laughter and wonder. This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Beaches Branch Library.

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!

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

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

Are you ready to put your creativity to the test? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to compete in bizarre tasks requiring creative solutions judged by your favorite library presenter!

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

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.

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

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!

Express your creativity with a new art project every week!

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!

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

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

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.

Hang out and make zines with area creators.

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 20-minute docent-led tour during Art Walk and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.Register

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

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 20-minute docent-led tour during Art Walk and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.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 20-minute docent-led tour during Art Walk and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.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 20-minute docent-led tour during Art Walk and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.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 20-minute docent-led tour during Art Walk and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.Register

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Dig up some magic at the library with Mark Alan and Bixby! Come join Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby at your library for a colorful and fun interactive comedy magic show. Who knows, you may even get to be part of the show! Bixby loves it when kids help with the magic! This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Mandarin Branch Library.

Take a magical road trip across America as Roy blends history, humor, and heartwarming tales with dazzling illusions and puppetry. Kids discover the richness of America’s stories while enjoying a show packed with laughter and wonder.

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!

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

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 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.

This group provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment for adult writers of any skill level to share their work. Sharing works in progress, expanding on ideas about their writing and gaining general feedback are encouraged. Through discussion and questions, this group is meant to support self-expression and help lessen blocks/barriers to creativity and expand your writing skills!

Stop by to battle, trade, and chat about everyone's favorite Pocket Monsters!

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

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

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.

Are you ready to put your creativity to the test? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to compete in bizarre tasks requiring creative solutions judged by your favorite library presenter!

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

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

Come join us for a variety of art projects. Ages 12 - 18. All supplies included. Come have some fun!

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.

Discovery Book Club brings together readers looking to explore different genres! Are you ready to take a chance on something new? If so, sign up here! Register

Explore the River City Readers Bookmobile and get a free book to keep for your child’s home library! Climb on board and pick out one of the amazing free books available for children and teens. Library card sign up will be available, so you can keep on building a reading habit.