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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!

Participants become paleontologists as they investigate fossils, make observations, and uncover clues about dinosaur life.

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.

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 Harvey's Scholarship.

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.

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.

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!

Come play video games with local police officers!

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.

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!

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!

Love video games? Join us at Brown Eastside for an hour of fun video games.

Join us for a fun-filled 4-week journey as we dive into the world of visual storytelling and sequential art! You'll unleash your creativity as you produce your own comics. Each week, we’ll play art games that spark your imagination and explore a range of traditional and contemporary cartooning examples to broaden your comic-making skills. Get ready to experiment with different genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and auto-bio comics—it's your chance to share your stories in a unique way! As the weeks go by, you’ll pick up essential drawing and inking techniques to take your creative projects to the next level. 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.

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

Journey to Pyrrhia for the ultimate summer adventure. Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to find your dragon tribe, design your own dragon trading cards, and compete in epic dragon battles in a game of strategy and whit inspired by our featured book: Wings of Fire: Legends: Darkstalker by Tui T Sutherland. (For ages 12-17)

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 Willow Branch Library.

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.

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!

Express your creativity with a new art project every week!

Some LEGO projects are just too big to tackle on your own. But never fear, your friends are here! Build relationships and a unique LEGO house, then add it to the community build to create a one-of-a-kind LEGO city! Get ready for fun, friendship, and fantastic creations as you discover your inner LEGO City Builder!

Some LEGO projects are just too big to tackle on your own. But never fear, your friends are here! Build relationships and a unique LEGO house, then add it to the community build to create a one-of-a-kind LEGO city! Get ready for fun, friendship, and fantastic creations as you discover your inner LEGO City Builder!

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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 Harvey's Scholarship.

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 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!

Epic quests, cunning tricksters, monstrous adversaries, and unexpected adventures are just a page away! Each week compete in live action games, debate Would You Rathers, and dominate in trivia as you explore the creatures, beings, and stories from mythology and folklore around the world. Will you answer the call to navigate your own Epic story where danger lurks around every corner?

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!

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.

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 South Mandarin Branch Library.

In this hands-on class from Bloom Lab, students will learn how to turn ideas into real business concepts. They explore problem-solving, branding, pricing, and product creation through interactive activities and team collaboration. Each day builds toward developing a business and strengthening communication skills. The experience ends with students confidently pitching their ideas and showcasing what they’ve created.

Create arts-and-crafts projects inspired by ancient history!

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.

Make your own faux amber mini fossil!

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

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!

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.

Some LEGO projects are just too big to tackle on your own. But never fear, your friends are here! Build relationships and a unique LEGO house, then add it to the community build to create a one-of-a-kind LEGO city! Get ready for fun, friendship, and fantastic creations as you discover your inner LEGO City Builder!

Friends of Jacksonville Public Library Book Sale

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.

Some LEGO projects are just too big to tackle on your own. But never fear, your friends are here! Build relationships and a unique LEGO house, then add it to the community build to create a one-of-a-kind LEGO city! Get ready for fun, friendship, and fantastic creations as you discover your inner LEGO City Builder!

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.

Journey to Pyrrhia for the ultimate summer adventure. Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to find your dragon tribe, design your own dragon trading cards, and compete in epic dragon battles in a game of strategy and whit inspired by our featured book: Wings of Fire: Legends: Darkstalker by Tui T Sutherland. (For ages 12-17)

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.

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

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

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 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!

Epic quests, cunning tricksters, monstrous adversaries, and unexpected adventures are just a page away! Each week compete in live action games, debate Would You Rathers, and dominate in trivia as you explore the creatures, beings, and stories from mythology and folklore around the world. Will you answer the call to navigate your own Epic story where danger lurks around every corner?

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

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

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

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

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

Drop in and celebrate the end of our summer of fun and learning. Join us for fandom centered activities in the library.

Meet Jacksonville Beach Fire Marshal Steve and learn about a fire fighter's gear, learn some important fire safety tips, and participate in a fun escape activity.

For Teens 12-18 years old! Tissue paper art is a versatile creative process where tissue paper and paint is mixed then applied to a surface to create colorful, layered, and translucent works of art.

Building blocks provided for levels 2 years - 12 years. Come join us for some creative fun!

🎉 Calling All Teens! 🎉Join us every other Friday in the Teen area at Highlands Regional Library for Decide and Conquer—a dynamic teen activity where opportunities to learn essential life skills to help you succeed in adulthood are limitless, all while having fun!

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.

Friends of Jacksonville Public Library Book Sale

Journey to Pyrrhia for the ultimate summer adventure. Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to find your dragon tribe, design your own dragon trading cards, and compete in epic dragon battles in a game of strategy and whit inspired by our featured book: Wings of Fire: Legends: Darkstalker by Tui T Sutherland. (For ages 12-17)

Friends of Jacksonville Public Library Book Sale

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

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

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

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

Elizabeth Pampalone presents a 2-hour workshop on authors finding their brand and help participants walk away with a clear picture of what they need.Register

Join us each month as we chat about and explore Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGs!

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

Come meet the team from Fire Engine #51.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

For Teens 12-18 Only: Love anime? Want to find new friends and someone to talk about your faves with? Come to anime club and hang out!

Calling all Pokédex Scientists! Join us at Brown Eastside to hatch a mystery Pokémon using a fizzy chemical reaction while exploring science concepts like acids, bases, and gas production. Then, create a Pokémon snow globe habitat to take home with you! Discover, experiment, and become a Pokémon researcher! All materials provided.

Adventure with us at Highlands Regional Library in Conference Room B where we will play Dungeons & Dragons! No previous experience needed. Character sheets, dice, and minis will be provided. Table is limited to 3 players per Dungeon Master. Registration encouraged as space is limited. (Ages 12 and up).Register

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

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

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

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.

Join us for a free ZINE-IN at Solune Coffee, 2650 Rosselle St #3B, Jacksonville, FL 32204 Sunday July 19 2PM-4PM

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.

Join us for a magical story time all about healthy smiles!

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!

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.

Would you like to become a Dragon Master? At Main JPL's Dragon Master Academy you can! Whether you would like to trade cards, battle with them, or just design your own. Meet us at JPL Main Library Children's Department from 2:30pm to 3:30pm to start your journey! Dragon Master's will be present to guide you on your quest!

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

Come meet Billy or Razzle! Billy and Razzle are therapy dogs who love to listen to children read or talk about books. Bring your own book, or choose one of ours. This event is for children ages 5-12 years old with an adult caregiver.

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!

Some LEGO projects are just too big to tackle on your own. But never fear, your friends are here! Build relationships and a unique LEGO house, then add it to the community build to create a one-of-a-kind LEGO city! Get ready for fun, friendship, and fantastic creations as you discover your inner LEGO City Builder!

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. 

Journey to Pyrrhia for the ultimate summer adventure. Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to find your dragon tribe, design your own dragon trading cards, and compete in epic dragon battles in a game of strategy and whit inspired by our featured book: Wings of Fire: Legends: Darkstalker by Tui T Sutherland. (For ages 12-17)

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.

See if you come out on top at our Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, featuring free-play, live commentary, Nintendo themed trophies, and more! Show up early to practice and secure your spot. Ages 10+. Registration is NOT required.

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 and learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons. This program is for beginners and experienced players; ages 12 - 17. Materials will be provided, but you may bring your own. Bring your friends/Meet new people!  Experienced players are welcome to join us as well.

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.

Join us at Brown Eastside to read to Kiwi, a certified therapy dog! Participation is first come, first served.

Learn how to turn old, damaged, or thrifted books into paper flowers!Register

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

Dance your way through summer with this fun, beginner-friendly series for all ages. Each monthly session introduces a different dance style, Swing, Latin, and Line Dance, through easy-to-follow instruction and upbeat music. No experience or partner needed. Attend one session or join us for all three. Drop in and dance with us!

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

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

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

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.Register

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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!

TCG Tuesday - Kids will learn how to play a trading card game of their choice (Pokémon or Magic: the Gathering) together and learn how to compete with each other.

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

Journey to Pyrrhia for the ultimate summer adventure. Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to find your dragon tribe, design your own dragon trading cards, and compete in epic dragon battles in a game of strategy and whit inspired by our featured book: Wings of Fire: Legends: Darkstalker by Tui T Sutherland. (For ages 12-17)

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.

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.

Dig into adventure at our hands-on Fossil Dig! Young explorers will learn the basics of fossil science before using real digging tools to excavate hidden fossils from large kinetic sand dig sites. Each participant gets to uncover, identify, and take home their own fossil finds. Perfect for curious kids who love STEM, science, and discovery!

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!

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!

Do you love cozy fantasy? Is sweet romantasy is your new favorite genre? Looking to expand your reading horizons? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then Ravenous Readers is the book club for you! We meet every third Tuesday of the month at 6 PM to discuss a different piece of genre fiction. Join the wait list

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

Do you enjoy talking with others about books you've read? We read and chat about a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. Nuts About Reading will meet on the third Tuesday of the month. Register

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Come join us and create dinosaurs out of Legos!

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!

Join us at Brown Eastside for an hour of soothing music and relaxing watercolor! All materials provided.

Join us for a fun-filled 4-week journey as we dive into the world of visual storytelling and sequential art! You'll unleash your creativity as you produce your own comics. Each week, we’ll play art games that spark your imagination and explore a range of traditional and contemporary cartooning examples to broaden your comic-making skills. Get ready to experiment with different genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and auto-bio comics—it's your chance to share your stories in a unique way! As the weeks go by, you’ll pick up essential drawing and inking techniques to take your creative projects to the next level. 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Journey to Pyrrhia for the ultimate summer adventure. Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to find your dragon tribe, design your own dragon trading cards, and compete in epic dragon battles in a game of strategy and whit inspired by our featured book: Wings of Fire: Legends: Darkstalker by Tui T Sutherland. (For ages 12-17)

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