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

Join comic book creators to discuss the craft of comics.

Do you... Crochet? Knit? Embroider? Macrame? Cross Stitch? Bring your project to the West Branch Library and get comfortable by our fireplace! Meet up with your crafty friends, or make some new ones while you're here. We'll reserve the fireplace area on the second Saturday of the month and set out some resources for your stitches that you can use while you're here or check out with your library card.

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

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

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

This book club cuts deeply into the text of sharp-edged speculative fiction. Please register for a truly fantastical discussion of the following extraordinary tales:

Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, Jerry Uelsmann. Do you know that works by these artists and many more are on permanent display at the Main Library? Come take a 45-minute docent-led tour and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.

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

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

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

Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for stories songs, and fingerplays while we explore our Traveling Tales Collection. Participants will learn how to use this excellent preschool resource at home.

Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, Jerry Uelsmann. Do you know that works by these artists and many more are on permanent display at the Main Library? Come take a 45-minute docent-led tour and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.

Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

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

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

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. 

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

Create something new or bring your works in progress.

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

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

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

Brush up on your chess skills or learn from scratch. This informal gathering welcomes any level of mastery. Come enjoy an age-old game with your fellow customers.

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

Come and play games with old and new friends.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Stuck in summer cynicism? Do you relate to the chaotic humor, unhinged characters, intense action, and surreal animation of Glitch Studios productions? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to create cursed paths for our robots, design your own demented characters, and play quirky games inspired by our featured book: Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil by Lorian Merriman.

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

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

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!

Customize and assemble your own t-rex fossil head to go on your wall.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!

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!

Join us for a STEM activity celebrating our summer theme, "Unearth a Story." We will create baking soda and vinegar volcano experiments, fun for youth of all ages.

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

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.

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!

Have some tea you need to spill? Join us at Brown Eastside for a relaxing hour of coloring, card games, and tea drinking. All materials provided.

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

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

Calling all adventurers to journey to the University Park Branch Library! We want YOU for our Dungeons and Dragons Club! Every other Tuesday at 3;30pm, join us as we: - Learn to play together! - Learn how to be a Dungeon Master! - Make new friends! - Fight monsters and evil-doers across the realm!Register

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!

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.

Stuck in summer cynicism? Do you relate to the chaotic humor, unhinged characters, intense action, and surreal animation of Glitch Studios productions? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to create cursed paths for our robots, design your own demented characters, and play quirky games inspired by our featured book: Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil by Lorian Merriman.

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

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

Drop-in to craft and chat with us! Learn how to make a new project each month, while supplies last. Supplies for our projects are generously provided with funds raised by the Friends of the Mandarin Branch Library. Every third Tuesday of the month will be for crochet!

Join the Murray Hill library and paint a bookend! Bookends are the metal pieces that hold our books upright on the shelf. Leave your mark by making one your own!

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.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.

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

Speak With a Military Affairs and Veterans Department Officer

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stuck in summer cynicism? Do you relate to the chaotic humor, unhinged characters, intense action, and surreal animation of Glitch Studios productions? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to create cursed paths for our robots, design your own demented characters, and play quirky games inspired by our featured book: Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil by Lorian Merriman.

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!

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!

If your little one is in need of some fun and creativity, "Bored? Build!" is the perfect solution! Join us for a hands-on activity where kids can dive into a world of imagination. From building with Legos to creating exciting structures with building squares and more, this is the place to let their creativity run wild. Bring your young builder and watch them create, explore, and play!

Express your creativity with a new art project every week!

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!

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!

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.

Wednesday Rewinds is a monthly program that showcases films found on Kanopy, our library streaming service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Stuck in summer cynicism? Do you relate to the chaotic humor, unhinged characters, intense action, and surreal animation of Glitch Studios productions? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to create cursed paths for our robots, design your own demented characters, and play quirky games inspired by our featured book: Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil by Lorian Merriman.

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

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

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

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

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

Drop in and enjoy a donut and juice with us!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adventure with us at the Highlands branch in Conference Room B where we will play Dungeons & Dragons! No previous experience needed. Character sheets, dice, and minis will be provided. Table is limited to 6 players per Dungeon Master. Registration encouraged but not required. (Ages 12 and up).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 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!

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

Who's your hero? Join us at Brown Eastside for some crafty fun to celebrate the everyday heroes in your life!

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.

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.

Information to know before you come: We will meet in the Teen Room. Please bring your library card so you might log into one of the computers. A Taste of Genealogy is a collaborative experience where hobbyists like yourself help one another expand family trees using tools available through the Jacksonville Public Library. Staff and volunteers will offer assistance to those who have no experience and would like to begin their family research journey. Adoptees are welcome. Ask the customer service desk for information on how to make an appointment for one on one assistance from library staff.

Do you have an interest in watching or drawing manga and anime? Are you looking for a place to talk/share with others about your favorite series? Come to the M.A.C. (Manga & Anime Club)! This activity is for ages 12 and up.Register