Bring whatever craft you're working on, whether knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery or paper flowers! Stop by and chat!

Need help preparing to take the GED Tests? Schedule an intake appointment to register for GED test prep classes. The next one is the in-person intake Friday, 5th of September at 10:00 am. It is located on the ground floor in the back right corner, E124 is the classroom. This is in the Main Library at 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, you will be taking a reading assessment. Please be on time because we will close the door at 1010 am. The process usually lasts until 1130 am.

CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. Our partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, we help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.

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.

Come and explore the many benefits and learning opportunities that come along with the fun of playing with play dough. This activity is for children ages 1-5. Online registration is recommended as seating is limited. Register at jaxpubliclibrary.org.

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!

Ready to take your LEGO building to the next level? This 5-week lab is designed for teens ages 12-17 who are looking to let their imagination run wild! Join us on our journey to a war-torn Neverland, where Peter Pan is gone and the Lost Boys have been killed! Tink’s beleaguered fairy army will need our creativity and innovation to reconstruct the island's defenses around its age-defying magic!

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 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.

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.

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.

Drop-in to the Teen room to get better at writing and enjoy the process with fellow teens. This writing club encourages self-expression, building self-esteem, confidence, and becoming a better communicator.

Could you be a member of Team Avatar? Come join other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to journey through the four nations and discover which bending ability you’d master.

Join comic book creators to discuss the craft of comics

Join us for a fun and easy craft while supplies last. All ages are welcome.

Get the author's story behind the story. Authors participate in educational forums, workshops, classes, and events. All genres are welcome to share in the uplift and development of personal growth as an author.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!

Have trouble navigating your mobile device? Want to learn basic computer skills? Need to practice your typing? Join us at Brentwood for an hour of digital literacy. Bring your own device or use one of our computers.

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!

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

Join a National Park Service Ranger for an exciting new adventure! In this fun and interactive program, kids will explore the wonders of the outdoors, discover fascinating animals and plants, and learn about the importance of protecting our natural resources. With hands-on activities and storytelling, young adventurers will gain a deeper appreciation for the environment and history in Jacksonville.

Explore the River City Readers Bookmobile and get a free book to keep for your child’s home library! Galaxy Fest is a science festival for girls of color in our community, which will provide them with the opportunity to engage with women STEM professionals, and a STEM learning environment. Includes science shows, hands-on-experiments, robots .

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!

Fans of D&D will love the supernatural small town adventures within Kids on Bikes! Character sheets and dice will be provided for this beginner-friendly game in a rules-light game system! Registration is encouraged but not required!Register

Join us at Brown Eastside for our monthly STEM challenge! This month we will be celebrating National Coffee Day and National Playdough Day by making pumpkin spice latte scented playdough! All materials provided.

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

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

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.

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!

Arts and crafts, and games for youth, ages 5 to 18. No registration required. Programs for the month of September are: 9/6 - Jeopardy; 9/20 - Paper Marbling

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!

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.

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!

Stop by and sit for a bit as we work on all sort of needlework; from sewing, to embroidery, to cross stitch. Register

Join us for an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

Superman doesn’t always work alone. Even superheroes sometimes need help from sidekicks, allies, and teammates. But what happens when even that isn’t enough to tackle the biggest challenges facing the Earth? Create your own super-mask and prepare for a space battle of epic proportions with a paper ball fight uniting superheroes and supervillains! This program is for families, so everyone is welcome, but you may find today’s activities better suited for ages 6-9!

Join us for an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

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.

Do you love a good adventure story? One with monster-trouncing, enchantress-encountering and death-defying actions? Meet up with other teens at the Jacksonville Public Library to share your pro tips as you travel back in time to step into the shoes of Odysseus in ancient Greece! (For ages 12-17)

Join us in the Regency Library Storytime Room to learn how to create your own Dungeons and Dragons character! Beginner and expert players are welcome! (Ages 12-18)

Children ages 12 and under are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of crafting. No registration required - just drop on in anytime between 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

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

Come to the Southeast Regional Library to learn how to make the most of your time for gardening and landscaping during the Fall season.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.

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!

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

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

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!

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.

Duel to the bitter end in this dice-rolling arena tabletop game! Win by luck or skillful dice throws to claim victory over your friend. For ages 9 - 17.

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!

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 an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

Join us for an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

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.

Learn about the four suits of the tarot, the major arcana, and the influence of numerology and astrology on card interpretation. Flex your intuition & learn to do a few simple spreads.

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

Do you love a good adventure story? One with monster-trouncing, enchantress-encountering and death-defying actions? Meet up with other teens at the Jacksonville Public Library to share your pro tips as you travel back in time to step into the shoes of Odysseus in ancient Greece! (For ages 12-17)

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!

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

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!

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us as we explore Jacksonville Public Library's Travelling Tales with read aloud demonstrations. Learn about this great resource while enjoying a morning of stories, songs, and fingerplays.

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!

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!

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.

Arts and crafts activities for youth, ages 5 to 18. No registration required. Programs for the month of September are: 9/10 - Mini Chalk Art; 9/24 - Sponge Art

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

Express your creativity with a new art project!

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.

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

Life Labs are free workshops offered by trained professionals and volunteers that focus on improving your day-to-day life. These programs will focus on your 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

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 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!

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!

Ready to take your LEGO building to the next level? This 5-week lab is designed for teens ages 12-17 who are looking to let their imagination run wild! Join us on our journey to a war-torn Neverland, where Peter Pan is gone and the Lost Boys have been killed! Tink’s beleaguered fairy army will need our creativity and innovation to reconstruct the island's defenses around its age-defying magic!

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

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

Superman doesn’t always work alone. Even superheroes sometimes need help from sidekicks, allies, and teammates. But what happens when even that isn’t enough to tackle the biggest challenges facing the Earth? Create your own super-mask and prepare for a space battle of epic proportions with a paper ball fight uniting superheroes and supervillains! This program is for families, so everyone is welcome, but you may find today’s activities better suited for ages 6-9!

Stop by to read with Queen!Register

Look for poetry in a page full of words using only a sharpie!

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 an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

Join us for an epic battle with Ben 10 aliens, solve the mystery of the missing grandpa, and unleash your creativity with an extraterrestrial art challenge!

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.

Do you love a good adventure story? One with monster-trouncing, enchantress-encountering and death-defying actions? Meet up with other teens at the Jacksonville Public Library to share your pro tips as you travel back in time to step into the shoes of Odysseus in ancient Greece! (For ages 12-17)

Ages 12 - 18 yrs. All supplies included. A variety of fun projects. Come join us!

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

Bring whatever craft you're working on, whether knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery or paper flowers! Stop by and chat!

CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. Our partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, we help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.

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

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!

Ready to take your LEGO building to the next level? This 5-week lab is designed for teens ages 12-17 who are looking to let their imagination run wild! Join us on our journey to a war-torn Neverland, where Peter Pan is gone and the Lost Boys have been killed! Tink’s beleaguered fairy army will need our creativity and innovation to reconstruct the island's defenses around its age-defying magic!

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!

Reading shouldn't be a chore. Reading to our therapy dog, Billy, makes reading a fun adventure! Come meet Billy and practice your reading skills. (Ages under 8 with caregiver)

Join us and have fun with Legos!

Do you love Legos? So do we! Drop-in and join other kids who love these ever popular plastic bricks. Legos will be provided. Ages 5-12 but younger children will be welcome with adult supervision.

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.

Come to the library and meet Kiwi: a super soft poodle-mix that loves kids, books, and cookies. Kiwi is a licensed therapy dog and knows over 20 commands. Read her a story, and she will be your new best friend! Kids in attendance will receive a special customized tattoo, sticker of Kiwi or a magnet of Kiwi (while supplies last). This event is for children ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration recommended. Walk-ins are first come, first serve.

Do you love a good adventure story? One with monster-trouncing, enchantress-encountering and death-defying actions? Meet up with other teens at the Jacksonville Public Library to share your pro tips as you travel back in time to step into the shoes of Odysseus in ancient Greece! (For ages 12-17)

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

Love LEGO? Flex your creative muscles and join us for LEGO Club. LEGO construction is a terrific way to encourage children to participate in science-related activities by building, designing and testing solutions. From cars to candy to custom houses, every meeting we will have a challenge to spark our imaginations, and we'll also have plenty of time for free building. LEGO Club is best for kids ages 5 and up. There are small pieces at this program and is not suitable for children under 5.