Need help preparing to take the GED Tests? Schedule an intake appointment to register for GED test prep classes. Thanks for registering for the in-person intake Friday, 8th of August at 10:00 am. It is located on the Ground Floor at the back right of the ground floor, E124 is the classroom. This in the Main Library. 303 N Laura Street, Downtown. Make sure to use the parking garage at 33 W Duval St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 or a parking meter. If you park in the garage, bring your parking ticket to your appointment, so we can instruct you on getting it validated before you leave. Please no children allowed, we will be testing. Please be on time because we will close the door at 1010 am. The process usually lasts until 1130 am.

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

Ready for new and exciting experiences? Willing to be bold and make discoveries through interactive and hands-on activities? Live From The Library is excited to bring you limited capacity programs and performances, especially for children ages 5-12, that will be magical, inspiring, and a whole lot of fun! Be sure to arrive early to secure a spot! Native Pride Productions - June 13, 2025; Just Add Rhythm - June 20, 2025; Clarks Critter's, LLC. - June 27, 2025; Wild Wonders Animal Show - July 11, 2025; Art-Z-Faces - July 18, 2025; Anyone can be an Author! with STEM Author Jennifer Swanson - July 25, 2025; STEAM Squad - August 1, 2025; Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens - August 8, 2025

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: Intermediate, above for more information. Register

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.

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

Join us at 3:00 p.m. and listen to Mr. Thomas share a few of his favorite stories. Then attendees are encouraged to share their own favorite stories with friends and family or read quietly on their own. Participants that read for 20 minutes will be able to choose a prize from our treasure chest while supplies last. Youth of all ages are welcome.

Does your child love to build and create things from their imagination? Think you've got a future architect or engineer on your hands? Join us after school every Friday afternoon for a hands-on Lego activity! Get inspired by one of our fun Lego challenges or freestyle your own creation. We can't wait to see what you can come up with! This activity is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Ready to get puzzled? Drop in and put your problem-solving skills to the test! Come join us and put together some jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy the challenge of building alone or with family and friends. For school-age children and teens.

Join us for a Viking adventure, create your own helmet, and battle to collect the best plunder! Each STEAM and Stories is an opportunity for your child to engage with their peers, enjoy a good story, and unleash their imagination with themed games and crafts. For ages 5-12.

Every move counts! What’s your strategy? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to learn the basics of chess and play one of the oldest and most challenging board games!

Join comic book creators to discuss the craft of comics

Do you crochet? Are you happy with a knitting needle in each hand? Is hand-embroidery more your style? 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.

The River City Readers Bookmobile will be delighting readers at Eartha’s Farm and Market! As the literacy challenge continues into its second year, Mayor Deegan, Kids Hope Alliance, Jacksonville Public Library and others are excited to bring the River City Readers Bookmobile message promoting literacy and a love of reading into every neighborhood in Jacksonville. Our bookmobile librarians can sign the whole family up for library cards and help you find the perfect book! We will visit monthly to encourage youth and their families to make reading and enjoying books an everyday activity. Come see us! Healthy foods and lots of books = win, win!

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 sharped-edged speculative fiction. Please register for Excalibris for a truly fantastical discussion of the following extraordinary tales:Register

Come and join us while stitching your current project!

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 anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

Love playing Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and Just Dance? Join us at Brown Eastside for some free play of your favorite Nintendo Switch games. Maybe get in some practice for our next video game tournament!

Attention all budding crafters: Join us during select Saturday afternoons for an enjoyable surprise craft! All materials are provided.

Create something new or bring your works in progress! Artists of all levels are welcome. Mingle with other creatives, peruse related library materials, and experiment with different mediums. Some supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own!

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

History Chat is a 40-minute program followed by a 20-minute audience Q & A in which Shelton Hull, journalist and Jacksonville resident, will interview Alton and Gwen Yates about Civil Rights sit-ins that ended on Ax Handle Saturday. Join the wait list

Join us for a Viking adventure, create your own helmet, and battle to collect the best plunder! Each STEAM and Stories is an opportunity for your child to engage with their peers, enjoy a good story, and unleash their imagination with themed games and crafts. For ages 5-12.

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Drop in and give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills one-on-one with a trained therapy dog. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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!

Need a break from the fun and festivities? Come to Conference Rm 900 for a relaxing environment before returning back to the Summer Closing Party!

Competitive games to challenge the minds and skills of our kids. No registration necessary. On 8/9 - UNO Tournament; and 8/23 - LEGO Building Challenge.

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

Enjoy various tabletop and TCGs with friends both old and new

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!

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

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

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

Join us at the Beaches Branch for party minigames on the Nintendo Switch! We will be playing minigames from Mario Party: Jamboree and/or Mario Kart 8. Controllers are provided. This program is open to kids aged 6-12.​

Greg and his classmates are finally getting the hang of middle school, just in time to find out it might be closing. PERMANENTLY! Help him save the school without being captured by the principal and hall monitors before the building crumbles apart.

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.

Need to beat the back-to-school blues? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library, where you’ll step into the shoes of a former figure skater turned hockey player and square off in an air hockey tournament!

Follow Elio on a fantastical space adventure where you’ll make (literally!) strange new friends and some real-world friends too! Join your new pals to escape the dangerous Grigon in a game of chase and find out who might save the galaxy in a game of space themed Bingo! This program is for families, so everyone is welcome, but you may find today’s activities better suited for ages 6-9!

Join us each Monday at 4:30 in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess.

Join us at Brown Eastside for an exciting time playing card games that you might not usually play!

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

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

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

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.Register

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

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

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

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

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.

Greg and his classmates are finally getting the hang of middle school, just in time to find out it might be closing. PERMANENTLY! Help him save the school without being captured by the principal and hall monitors before the building crumbles apart.

Come read with Sadie! Drop in and give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Need to beat the back-to-school blues? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library, where you’ll step into the shoes of a former figure skater turned hockey player and square off in an air hockey tournament!

Drop-in for a craft and a chat, every Tuesday! Supplies courtesy of the Friends of the Mandarin Branch Library.

Drop in at the South Mandarin Branch Library to play board games and card games featuring new and old favorites! While here, grab a snack and have some fun with friends or make some new ones!

Join the staff of Bradham and Brooks Library for some game time. Have fun playing board games during our weekly, drop-in activity! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! We look forward to seeing you!

Looking for friends to play board games with? Interested in learning games you’ve always wanted to try? Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or seek to try something new, come join us for an evening of strategy and fun! We’ll be learning a different board game each month, but you'll be welcome to bring your own boards games to share. Held weekly on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. For adults.

Whether you can name every Robin from memory or you liked that one episode of Watchmen on HBO, the Comic Club is here for you! Register

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

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

Kids can make a simple whale craft with paper and glue.

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

Drop in to get FREE assistance without an appointment.

Come to this lab to learn basic hand sewing skills like how to make your own basic clothing alterations and repairs. Register

Arts and Crafts Programs for kids (ages 5-12). No registration required. Each Wednesday will cover different subjects.

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.

Love playing videogames? Join us as we play Mario Kart (E10+). Controllers will be provided, but you can bring your own as well. Ages 12-18.

Win prizes! Have fun! @ our Teen Bingo drop-in activity. For ages 13-18.

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

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.

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!

Drop-In and join other toddlers and their caregivers as they play with musical instruments, puzzles, and other age appropriate toys

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!

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!

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

This book club is for readers who are looking for something new to read. As The Page Turns challenges you to explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction and so much more! All you need to do is turn the page! Registration is required. Register

Had a long day? Relax in our lo-fi lounge! It's all about comfort. Practice origami, finish up homework, or just hang with your friends all while smooth lo-fi beats play in the background.

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.

Need to beat the back-to-school blues? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library, where you’ll step into the shoes of a former figure skater turned hockey player and square off in an air hockey tournament!

Greg and his classmates are finally getting the hang of middle school, just in time to find out it might be closing. PERMANENTLY! Help him save the school without being captured by the principal and hall monitors before the building crumbles apart.

Follow Elio on a fantastical space adventure where you’ll make (literally!) strange new friends and some real-world friends too! Join your new pals to escape the dangerous Grigon in a game of chase and find out who might save the galaxy in a game of space themed Bingo! This program is for families, so everyone is welcome, but you may find today’s activities better suited for ages 6-9!

Come join us for a variety of art projects. All supplies included. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Do you enjoy talking with others about books you've read? We read and chat about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles. Tangled Webb Book Club will meet on the Second Thursday of the month.Register

Let your voice be heard! An open mic spoken word event. Music performances are also 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!

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

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: Intermediate, above for more information. Register

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.

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

Does your child love to build and create things from their imagination? Think you've got a future architect or engineer on your hands? Join us after school every Friday afternoon for a hands-on Lego activity! Get inspired by one of our fun Lego challenges or freestyle your own creation. We can't wait to see what you can come up with! This activity is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Need to beat the back-to-school blues? Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library, where you’ll step into the shoes of a former figure skater turned hockey player and square off in an air hockey tournament!

Join us at Brown Eastside for some crafty fun to celebrate going back to school!