Join comic book creators to discuss the craft of comics

Join comic book creators to discuss the craft of comics.

The Beaches Branch Library welcomes back our annual Holiday Express Model Train exhibit, supported by the Beaches Train Club and the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library.

Join us for fun and games at the library. Enjoy playing new games and old family favorites. Ages 5-12 but younger family members are welcome with adult supervision.

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 Excalibris for a truly fantastical discussion of the following extraordinary tales: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!

Come pick out a free book and cover it with sparkly jewels. Combine your love of reading with your creative expression.

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!

Adventure with us in Conference room 900 where we will play Dungeons & Dragons! No previous experience needed. Character sheets and dice will be provided. Table is limited to 6 players per Dungeon Master. Registration encouraged but not required. (Ages 12-18). Register

Create something new or bring your works in progress.

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

Squad up with family and friends as you learn to play super fun Dog Man- themed card and board games!

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.

Arts and crafts, and games for youth, ages 5 to 18. No registration required. Programs for the month of December are: Marshmallow Snowmen (December 13th) & Neurographic Art (December 27th)

Every Saturday in December, Westbrook library will show a festive family film, availabe for free on 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!

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

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

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

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

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

The Beaches Branch Library welcomes back our annual Holiday Express Model Train exhibit, supported by the Beaches Train Club and the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library.

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!

Come meet the Smurfs, the friendly blue creatures that live in a mushroom village in the forest! Take part in their daily lives by playing minute-to-win-it games with Brainy and Smurfblossom, help Papa Smurf find the other Smurfs in a scavenger hunt, and join Smurfstorm for some target practice! All while making your friends along the way! This program is for families, so everyone is welcome.

Join us for family game time with dinosaur-themed board and card games! Suitable for ages 8 and up.

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

Turn your favorite books into delicious dishes! Children ages 5-12 will prepare “Midnight Marvel Cocoa Cookies” inspired by The Night Before New Year’s by Natasha Wing. Let's turn story time into snack time! So, tie on those aprons and get ready to WHISK away to a world of culinary creativity. Join us to CHOP and SIMMER your way through the story! This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the South Mandarin Branch Library.

Join us for a weekly art and poetry workshop for teens to slow down, reflect, and create together. No grades, no rules, just expression and community.

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

Come meet the Smurfs, the friendly blue creatures that live in a mushroom village in the forest! Take part in their daily lives by playing minute-to-win-it games with Brainy and Smurfblossom, help Papa Smurf find the other Smurfs in a scavenger hunt, and join Smurfstorm for some target practice! All while making your friends along the way! This program is for families, so everyone is welcome.

Prince Kai has invited Cinder, and you, to the Peace Ball, but should you go? First you'll have to come up with the perfect fantasy ball fit, and then brush up on your improv skills because the ball is sure to be crawling with Lunar Operatives. Will you be able to identify them before It's too late?

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.

Mythology, video games, Jacksonville History, fandoms, musicals, and international flags. Show off your trivia skills, compete to be trivia champion, and win delicious prizes in Jacksonville Public Library’s Teen Trivia Takeover coming soon to a branch near you! (For ages 12-17)

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

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

Children and their families are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of artistic creation.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.

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

Do you have what it takes to uncover the latest and greatest mystery sweeping the Ton? Join Lizzie Bennet to unravel clues, solve puzzles, and decode witty dialogue, while uncovering secrets surrounding the fantastical murder mystery inspired by the dramatic twist on a beloved classic, Pride and Prejudice. (For ages 12-17)

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!

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.

Learn to solve a Rubik's cube! No experience needed. Bring your own or borrow from staff! We look forward to seeing you the last Tuesday of each month. For ages 9 and up.

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.

Prince Kai has invited Cinder, and you, to the Peace Ball, but should you go? First you'll have to come up with the perfect fantasy ball fit, and then brush up on your improv skills because the ball is sure to be crawling with Lunar Operatives. Will you be able to identify them before It's too late?

Prince Kai has invited Cinder, and you, to the Peace Ball, but should you go? First you'll have to come up with the perfect fantasy ball fit, and then brush up on your improv skills because the ball is sure to be crawling with Lunar Operatives. Will you be able to identify them before It's too late?

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.

The Beaches Branch Library welcomes back our annual Holiday Express Model Train exhibit, supported by the Beaches Train Club and the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library.

Mythology, video games, Jacksonville History, fandoms, musicals, and international flags. Show off your trivia skills, compete to be trivia champion, and win delicious prizes in Jacksonville Public Library’s Teen Trivia Takeover coming soon to a branch near you! (For ages 12-17)

Join your fellow Planeswalkers for Magic: The Gathering games from 5-8pm at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Library. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. First-time players under 18 will receive all they need to play their first match.

Drop in at 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 us for an evening at the movies. We will be showing family favorites all month with a serving of hot cocoa and cookies!Register

Drop-in and rank category specific items with your peers in this low steaks debate!

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

The River City Readers Bookmobile will be delighting readers at Noon Year's Eve! 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 to check out from our circulating collection. Make reading and enjoying books an everyday activity! Come see 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!

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

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

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

Party at the Library with activities, a craft, a snack, and dancing!

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

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

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

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

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!

Let’s ring in the new year a little early with fun and family at your local library. Activities will include arts and crafts, games, and other engaging experiences. This activity is open to the public, and no registration is required

The Beaches Branch Library welcomes back our annual Holiday Express Model Train exhibit, supported by the Beaches Train Club and the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library.

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 as we get ready for the New Year celebrations. We will make our own noise makers to ring in the New Year! All ages are welcome.

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.

Prince Kai has invited Cinder, and you, to the Peace Ball, but should you go? First you'll have to come up with the perfect fantasy ball fit, and then brush up on your improv skills because the ball is sure to be crawling with Lunar Operatives. Will you be able to identify them before It's too late?

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!

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

Do you have what it takes to uncover the latest and greatest mystery sweeping the Ton? Join Lizzie Bennet to unravel clues, solve puzzles, and decode witty dialogue, while uncovering secrets surrounding the fantastical murder mystery inspired by the dramatic twist on a beloved classic, Pride and Prejudice. (For ages 12-17)

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

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!

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

Do you have what it takes to uncover the latest and greatest mystery sweeping the Ton? Join Lizzie Bennet to unravel clues, solve puzzles, and decode witty dialogue, while uncovering secrets surrounding the fantastical murder mystery inspired by the dramatic twist on a beloved classic, Pride and Prejudice. (For ages 12-17)

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! This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Beaches Branch Library. Be sure to arrive early to secure a spot!

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!

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!

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: 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!

The Beaches Branch Library welcomes back our annual Holiday Express Model Train exhibit, supported by the Beaches Train Club and the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library.

Join us at Brown Eastside to make your own New Year’s Fortune Teller for 2026! Bring your burning questions for the new year and gain some fun predictions. School age and up welcome.

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! This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Willow Branch Library.

Mythology, video games, Jacksonville History, fandoms, musicals, and international flags. Show off your trivia skills, compete to be trivia champion, and win delicious prizes in Jacksonville Public Library’s Teen Trivia Takeover coming soon to a branch near you! (For ages 12-17)

Flex your creative muscles and join us for LEGO Club. For ages 5 and up.

The Beaches Branch Library welcomes back our annual Holiday Express Model Train exhibit, supported by the Beaches Train Club and the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library.

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!

Catherine Wu presents a 90 minute hands on workshop on sensory details and how to incorporate them into your work.Register

A variety of art projects for 5+. (Younger children may need assistance.) All supplies included. Come and join us for some family fun!

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.

Build practical life skills to support your personal growth and success.

New year, new world. This month's theme: isekai! Watching the first episodes of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun and Ascendance of a Bookworm.  Staff will also demonstrate how to access manga and anime through JPL's digital library. For teens and adults.

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!

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

Ready to unlock a treasure chest of money for your higher education? Master where and how to apply for scholarships and secure the bag for college! For Teens ages 12-18.