History Chat: "Life" The Untold Story of Charles Adrian Pillars
with Dr. Wayne Wood
Tuesday, April 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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History Chat: "Life" The Untold Story of Charles Adrian Pillars
History Chat is a one hour program in which a lecturer speaks about a topic in local or national history followed by an audience Q&A session.
Willow Branch - Meeting Room
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Meeting RoomHistory Chat is a one hour program in which a lecturer speaks about a topic in local or national history followed by an audience Q&A session.
About the Program: Dr. Wayne Wood will tell the remarkable story of the sculptor who created the statue “Life” in Jacksonville’s Memorial Park located in the historic Riverside Avondale neighborhood.
Dr. Wayne W. Wood, widely regarded as one of the foremost chroniclers of Northeast Florida’s history and architecture, has been called “the undisputed godfather of preservation in Jacksonville.” An author, historian, artist, and educator, Wayne is founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation, the Riverside Arts Market, and Friends of Hemming Park (now James Weldon Johnson Park). He has published nineteen books on Northeast Florida, and his best-known book is the classic, Jacksonville's Architectural Heritage: Landmarks for the Future, a local all-time best-seller. He is also the author of LIFE: The Untold Story of Charles Adrian Pillars, the definitive biography of the sculptor who created the iconic statue in Memorial Park. Wayne is the Historian-at-Large for the Jacksonville History Center. Folio Weekly called him "The Most Interesting Man in Jacksonville."
A book signing will follow, with books available for sale on site.
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All registered seats will be forfeited at 5:55 pm and made available to waitlisted and walk-in attendees. Registered attendees arriving after this time will be seated if seats are available.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy |
TAGS: | WWI | history | adult programs |
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Mandarin Branch - Conference Room
Express your creativity with a new art project every week!
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
You've been trapped in a real-life version of a Battle Royale! Build your base and compete to be the last player standing with Fortnite inspired games!
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - Community Room A&B
You've been trapped in a real-life version of a Battle Royale! Build your base and compete to be the last player standing with Fortnite inspired games!
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Meeting Room B
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.
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Conference Room
A real time play and learn Dungeons and Dragons event for all ages.
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
Can you make a comic that’s SUPA DUMB? Are you prepared to embarrass yourself? Let’s fail together!
Join Li’l Petey and twenty-one rambunctious baby frogs to unleash your creativity in the Cat Kid Comic Club.
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional
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.
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Children's Room
Drop in and pick up a pencil! Whether you're learning the basics of print and cursive, looking for a new lettering style, or just wanting inspiration for a story, come take your skills to the next level!
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room C
Join us for Southeast's stitching group! Spend time with fellow stitchers while you work on a current project or start a new one.
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highlands Regional - Auditorium
The Book Club of Your Nightmares. Join us there…if you dare!
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Community Room A&B,Conference Room
Friends of South Mandarin Branch Library Book Sale. Shop this sale and stock up and save on books, CDs, DVDs, and more! There's a wide selection of items for every age - children, teens and adults.
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Branch - Virtual Room 3
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 20 2026 at 10:00am
Thu, May 21, 10:10am - 10:45am
San Marco Branch - Children's Department
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!
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Argyle Branch - Community Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beaches Branch - Community Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Maxville Branch - Multipurpose Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
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!
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Mandarin Branch - Children's Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Willow Branch - Meeting Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southeast Regional - Room A&B
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!
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Drop-in and join other toddlers at the library to play!
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Argyle Branch - Community Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaches Branch - Community Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Maxville Branch - Multipurpose Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Teen Room
Bring your imagination to life by creating stop motion movies with Lego Minifigs! Discover how stop motion cartoons are made, from the very first sketch to the final frame. Plan a film with storyboarding, bring it to life through stop-motion magic, level it up with epic editing and sound effects, and finish with a bold title design that makes your film feel totally pro. Experiment, collaborate, and let your creativity take the spotlight!
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
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!
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
San Marco Branch - Children's Department
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!
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Mandarin Branch - Children's Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Willow Branch - Meeting Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southeast Regional - Room A&B
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!
Thu, May 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Bring whatever craft project you are working on, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, etc., and join us to Sit and Stitch.
Thu, May 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
San Marco Branch - Children's Department
Join us for crafting after Little Readers!
Thu, May 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Branch - Virtual Room 3
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 20 2026 at 12:30pm
Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willow Branch - Meeting Room
This Life Lab continues an eight-part 'Conservation Series' at Jacksonville Public Library (running May through June). Life Lab is a one hour program featuring local, trained professionals offering FREE help on a variety of topics aimed at improving your daily life.
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Conference Room
This group provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment for adult writers of any skill level to share their work. Sharing works in progress, expanding on ideas about their writing and gaining general feedback are encouraged. Through discussion and questions, this group is meant to support self-expression and help lessen blocks/barriers to creativity and expand your writing skills!
Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southeast Regional - Children's Room
Stop by to read with Queen!
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Community Room
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.
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas Graham Branch - Meeting Room
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!
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highlands Regional - Children's Open Area
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.
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
You've been trapped in a real-life version of a Battle Royale! Build your base and compete to be the last player standing with Fortnite inspired games!
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room C
Get ready for Zombie Field Day, where survival is a game and every challenge could save your life! Roll for your zombie-fighting gadget, prove your survival skills in an eyeball relay, and reveal your zombie personality with bloody Rorschach tests. Then team up for Zombie Pandemic and see if you can deter the spreading zombie plague before it’s too late.
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brentwood Branch
Can you make a comic that’s SUPA DUMB? Are you prepared to embarrass yourself? Let’s fail together!
Join Li’l Petey and twenty-one rambunctious baby frogs to unleash your creativity in the Cat Kid Comic Club.
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mandarin Branch - Conference Room
Face off against your peers in an exciting game of Mario Party Superstars!
Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Children's Department
Can you make a comic that’s SUPA DUMB? Are you prepared to embarrass yourself? Let’s fail together!
Join Li’l Petey and twenty-one rambunctious baby frogs to unleash your creativity in the Cat Kid Comic Club.
Thu, May 21, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Teen Room
A variety of projects. All supplies included. No registration needed. For ages 12 - 17. Come have some creative fun!
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room C
Is the book REALLY always better than the movie? In our From Books to Film Book Club, we’ll read a book, then watch the movie on our own, and meet to discuss them both. Come join us at Southeast every third Thursday at 6:00!
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Argyle Branch - Community Room
Bring whatever craft you're working on, whether knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery or paper flowers! Drop in and chat!
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Community Room A&B,Conference Room
Friends of South Mandarin Branch Library Book Sale. Shop this sale and stock up and save on books, CDs, DVDs, and more! There's a wide selection of items for every age - children, teens and adults.
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Need help preparing to take the GED Tests?
Schedule an intake appointment to register for GED test prep classes.
This event is full
Fri, May 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
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!
Fri, May 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mandarin Branch - Community Room
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!
Fri, May 22, 10:15am - 10:55am
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
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.
Fri, May 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
San Marco Branch - Children's Department
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!
Fri, May 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
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!
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Branch - Virtual Room 3
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information.
Registration opens Thursday, May 21 2026 at 10:30am
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
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!
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Mandarin Branch - Community Room
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!
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
San Marco Branch - Children's Department
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!
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
Bring your imagination to life by creating stop motion movies with Lego Minifigs! Discover how stop motion cartoons are made, from the very first sketch to the final frame. Plan a film with storyboarding, bring it to life through stop-motion magic, level it up with epic editing and sound effects, and finish with a bold title design that makes your film feel totally pro. Experiment, collaborate, and let your creativity take the spotlight!
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
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!
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Willow Branch - Children's Area
Have a play date with the Willow Branch Library!
Fri, May 22, 11:15am - 11:55am
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
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.
Fri, May 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Children's Area
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.
Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!
Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highlands Regional
Join us for Grudge Match!—a dynamic teen program where you’ll learn essential life skills to help you win at adulthood. Whether you’re building a killer resume, navigating job applications, or tackling other must-know skills, we’ve got you covered. This hands-on workshop is designed to help teens level up their future career and life goals. Don’t miss out on the chance to prepare for success while having fun!
Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Maxville Branch - Public Area
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.
Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beaches Branch - Community Room
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 are welcome with adult supervision.
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A
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.
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highlands Regional - Auditorium
Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us for a pawesome educational visit from the Jacksonville Humane Society! Activities will include a read loud of animal themed children’s books, a Q&A, and lesson about the Jacksonville Humane Society, with a fun service project benefiting the dogs and cats at JHS.
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Regency Square Branch - Community Room A&B
Get ready for Zombie Field Day, where survival is a game and every challenge could save your life! Roll for your zombie-fighting gadget, prove your survival skills in an eyeball relay, and reveal your zombie personality with bloody Rorschach tests. Then team up for Zombie Pandemic and see if you can deter the spreading zombie plague before it’s too late.
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westbrook Branch
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.
Fri, May 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Have some tea you need to spill? Join us at Brown Eastside for a relaxing hour of coloring, card games, and tea drinking. All materials provided.
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Community Room A&B,Conference Room
Friends of South Mandarin Branch Library Book Sale. Shop this sale and stock up and save on books, CDs, DVDs, and more! There's a wide selection of items for every age - children, teens and adults.
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Beaches Branch - Children's Room
Join us for a fun and easy craft while supplies last. All ages are welcome.
Sat, May 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Terry Children's Theater
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!
Sat, May 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southeast Regional - Room A&B
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!
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
University Park Branch - Center for Adult Learning Classroom
This book club dives into mystery books written by Scottish authors. Each book takes place in Scotland, the birthplace of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle! Join us in the thrilling world of Tartan Noir each month!
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Children's Room
Art for ages 5+ years. All supplies included. No registration needed. Come and have some creative fun!
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Regency Square Branch
Grab your thinking cap and put your trivia skills to the test! Bring your own team or join one when you arrive.
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Terry Children's Theater
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!
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southeast Regional - Room A&B
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!
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Willow Branch - Children's Area
Stormy is a certified therapy dog who loves children and books!
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Join us each month as we chat about and explore Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGs! For adults and teens.
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highlands Regional - Auditorium
Adventure with us at the Highlands branch in Conference Room B where we will play Dungeons & Dragons! No previous experience needed. Character sheets, dice, and minis will be provided. Table is limited to 6 players per Dungeon Master. Registration encouraged but not required. (Ages 12 and up).
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
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!
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
Love playing videogames? Join library staff at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library and play some of your favorites including Nintendo Wii Sports, MarioKart, Super Mario 3D World, Super Smash Bros., and more!
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Lounge
For Teens 12-18 Only: Love anime? Want to find new friends and someone to talk about your faves with? Come to anime club and hang out!
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willow Branch - Fiction Area
Create something new or bring your works in progress.
Sat, May 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Come in and read to Yona our trained therapy dog. Bring your favorite book, or read one of ours. She is an excellent listener!
Sat, May 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Maxville Branch - Public Area
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!
Sat, May 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at Brown Eastside for some crafty fun! Feel free to bring your own project, but simple arts and crafts will also be provided.
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room D
Join us to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome. Dice and character sheets provided! You are welcome to bring your own. Currently: Level 5 Characters
Sat, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Teen Room
Information to know before you come: We will meet in the Teen Room. Please bring your library card so you might log into one of the computers.
A Taste of Genealogy is a collaborative experience where hobbyists like yourself help one another expand family trees using tools available through the Jacksonville Public Library.
Staff and volunteers will offer assistance to those who have no experience and would like to begin their family research journey.
Adoptees are welcome.
Ask the customer service desk for information on how to make an appointment for one on one assistance from library staff.