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Life Lab: SFX Make-up Basic Bruising + Gore Techniques

Jax Pop Con Vol. 3
2026-04-04 12:30:00 2026-04-04 13:30:00 America/New_York Life Lab: SFX Make-up Basic Bruising + Gore Techniques Join this Life Lab session to master a battle-tested, ultra-quick technique to create convincing bruises, cuts, scrapes, and fresh gore with presenter Stephanie Mazzeo. Stephanie Mazzeo is an award-winning makeup artist and SFX specialist with over 30 years of experience in film, TV, music videos, commercials, and print. Stephanie delivers transformative beauty and gore effects for indie and major productions, including "It's Florida, Man", "Collector's Call" and "An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted)". Main Library - The Lounge at 303 North

Saturday, April 04
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-04 12:30:00 2026-04-04 13:30:00 America/New_York Life Lab: SFX Make-up Basic Bruising + Gore Techniques Join this Life Lab session to master a battle-tested, ultra-quick technique to create convincing bruises, cuts, scrapes, and fresh gore with presenter Stephanie Mazzeo. Stephanie Mazzeo is an award-winning makeup artist and SFX specialist with over 30 years of experience in film, TV, music videos, commercials, and print. Stephanie delivers transformative beauty and gore effects for indie and major productions, including "It's Florida, Man", "Collector's Call" and "An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted)". Main Library - The Lounge at 303 North

Main Library

The Lounge at 303 North

Join this Life Lab session to master a battle-tested, ultra-quick technique to create convincing bruises, cuts, scrapes, and fresh gore with presenter Stephanie Mazzeo. Stephanie Mazzeo is an award-winning makeup artist and SFX specialist with over 30 years of experience in film, TV, music videos, commercials, and print. Stephanie delivers transformative beauty and gore effects for indie and major productions, including "It's Florida, Man", "Collector's Call" and "An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted)".

About the program: In this high-energy 60-minute session, you’ll master a battle-tested, ultra-quick technique to create convincing bruises, cuts, scrapes, and fresh gore.

By the end of the workshop you will confidently be able to:

  • Produce realistic fresh, mid-stage, and old bruises
  • Build believable open wounds, oozing cuts and gashes
  • Achieve gritty, “street-fight” texture fast with everyday tools (stipple sponges, chip brushes, Q-tips)
  • Work cleanly and safely

Perfect for indie filmmakers, theatre artists, cosplayers, and beginner-to-intermediate makeup artists who need reliable, camera-ready trauma effects in minutes using affordable, widely available products. You’ll leave with a repeatable system you can use the same day.

About the Presenter: Stephanie Mazzeo is an award-winning makeup artist and SFX specialist with over 30 years of experience in film, TV, music videos, commercials, and print. Her career ignited in 1992 near Philadelphia, where she crafted bold stage looks for the KISS tribute band Miss-Behavin', sparking a passion that propelled her cross-country. Now based in North/Central Florida—serving Orlando, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, and beyond—Stephanie delivers transformative beauty and gore effects for indie and major productions, including "It's Florida, Man", "Collector's Call" and "An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted)". A featured member of Women in Film & Television Florida, she blends basic beauty makeup with gritty on-set hair and trauma simulations, always ready to jet off for the next creative rush. 

Register to save your seat. Registration must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

All registered seats will be forfeited at 12:25 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 (904) 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills |

TAGS: | Special Effects | life lab | JaxPopConVol3 | JaxPopCon | adult programs |

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Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Mandarin 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 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!
Toddler Play Time - at the Mandarin Branch Library
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Drop-in and join other toddlers at the library to play!
Dragons Love Tacos Storytime - Family Reading Day Celebration
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brentwood Branch - First Floor Meeting Space
Celebrate Family Reading Day with the Brentwood Branch Library, join the Dragon for Storytime and a craft.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaches 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Teen Lab: SPY × FAM-ACADEMY - (ages 12-17)
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Teen Room
Activate your undercover potential and step into a world of secrets, strategy, and stealth! This 4-week program is designed for teens ages 12–17 curious about what it takes to be a great spy. In Teen Lab: SPY × FAM-ACADEMY, each week you’ll take on hands-on spy challenges that sharpen your observation skills, test your reflexes, decode cyphers, and push your problem-solving abilities to the limit with a final escape room challenge. Work together, think creatively, and uncover what it takes to become a top-tier agent, because every great spy starts with the right training.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Mandarin 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Sit and Stitch
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
San Marco Branch
Bring whatever craft project you are working on, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, etc., and join us to Sit and Stitch.
Teen Tinkering - Arts & Crafts
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Watch out for a crafty cart to roll out starting next month, April 23 2026! This will be stocked with simple tools & crafting supplies. Every 4th Thursday of the month, the cart will be parked in the Teen Room from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  A new craft will be featured every month. Get ready to express yourself and unleash your creativity, while enjoying the company of your friends!
Conversation Essentials: Advanced
Thu, Apr 23, 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, April 22 2026 at 12:30pm
Adult Writing Group - Storyteller's Circle
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Game Day!
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Westbrook Branch
Come play and learn a variety of board and card games, some on loan for the Tabletop Games Committee! Every Thursday. For ages 8-17.
Read to Therapy Dog Queen
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southeast Regional - Children's Room
Stop by to read with Queen!
Duct Tape Bookmarks - Bookmarks for Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Argyle Branch - Teen Area
Learn how to make a bookmark using index cards and colorful duct tape
Junior Scientists - (ages 5–8)
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Children's 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.
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 - (ages 9+)
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brentwood Branch
Are you travelling to a new country for a better life? Or maybe just looking for a luxury vacation? Travel in style aboard the R.M.S Titanic for an experience you’ll never forget! Hone your skills and test your wits in this survival themed game to find out if you have what it takes to survive the Sinking of the Titanic.
Turn Up for Tech (all ages)
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
Junior Artists - (ages 5–8)
Thu, Apr 23, 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.
Pokemon Card Creators
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
Do you wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Hone your skills as a Pokémon trainer by designing your own Pokémon card and then challenge other trainers to battle using your new card and official Pokémon cards (provided by the library). Gotta catch ‘em all!
TAB: Undertale, Papyrus Prophecy - (ages 12-17)
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room C
Decode prophecies, compete in challenges with Undertale characters, and decide your approach to role-playing games. Find what's sleeping beneath the mountains, where every choice has a consequence and monsters have feelings too. (For ages 12-17)
Graffiti Fences
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Come create your own graffiti name design on your own mini fence! Learn about the art of graffiti, the street art movement and ways to express your creativity without vandalizing. School aged and up are welcome.
Cancelled
Spring Direct Draw
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch
Spring is in the air! Learn to draw a cute spring bunny with step-by-step instructions while we enjoy a snack. School aged and up are welcome.
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 - (ages 9+)
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Children's Department
Are you travelling to a new country for a better life? Or maybe just looking for a luxury vacation? Travel in style aboard the R.M.S Titanic for an experience you’ll never forget! Hone your skills and test your wits in this survival themed game to find out if you have what it takes to survive the Sinking of the Titanic.
Cancelled
Teen Art Class
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Pablo Creek Regional
A variety of projects. All supplies included. No registration needed. For ages 12 - 17. Come have some creative fun!
True Crime 364.1 Book Club - Online
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Virtual Room 2
Do you enjoy real-life crime stories? Then True Crime 364.1 Book Club is for you! 364.1 is the Dewey Decimal number in the library for True Crime books. This club meets online on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.!
Florida Reflections: with Dr. Roger Smith - The 14th Colony: The American Revolution's Best Kept Secret
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southeast Regional
Florida Reflections: Conversations on Florida's Contributions to the American Tale
Friends of the Beaches Branch Library Book Sale - Friends of the Beaches Branch Library Event
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Atrium,Community Room,Conference Room
Come one come all to the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library Book sale! This sale is open to the general public and will start at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Come and get some great deals on gently used books and media. This program is offered by the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library.
Bring Your Own Craft
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
GED Test Prep - New Student Registration Intake Appointment - GED Intakes
Fri, Apr 24, 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
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
Baby Storytime - (birth - 12 months)
Fri, Apr 24, 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.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
Conversation Essentials: Advanced
Fri, Apr 24, 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, April 23 2026 at 10:30am
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
Teen Lab: SPY × FAM-ACADEMY - (ages 12-17)
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
Activate your undercover potential and step into a world of secrets, strategy, and stealth! This 4-week program is designed for teens ages 12–17 curious about what it takes to be a great spy. In Teen Lab: SPY × FAM-ACADEMY, each week you’ll take on hands-on spy challenges that sharpen your observation skills, test your reflexes, decode cyphers, and push your problem-solving abilities to the limit with a final escape room challenge. Work together, think creatively, and uncover what it takes to become a top-tier agent, because every great spy starts with the right training.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
Baby Storytime - (birth - 12 months)
Fri, Apr 24, 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.
Little Crafters
Fri, Apr 24, 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. 
Cancelled
Conversation Essentials: Intermediate
Fri, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Branch
Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information.
Grudge Match
Fri, Apr 24, 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!
Bookmobile Book Giveaway at Paisley's Little Libraries Unveiling - Ed Austin Regional Park / 11751 McCormick Rd, 32225
Fri, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Explore the River City Readers Bookmobile and get a free book to keep for your child’s home library! Climb on board and pick out one of the amazing free books available for children and teens. Library card sign up will be available, so you can keep on building a reading habit.
Family Reading and Craft Day
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Willow Branch - Meeting Room
Meet Pete the Cat, read and make a craft. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Willow Branch Library.
Lego Freestyle Friday - Every week at Maxville Library
Fri, Apr 24, 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.
Read Books with Billy, the Therapy Dog
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
University Park Branch - Children's Area
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. 5+ (Ages under 8 with caregiver)
The LEGO Club
Fri, Apr 24, 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.
TAB: Undertale, Papyrus Prophecy - (ages 12-17)
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Regency Square Branch - Community Room A&B
Decode prophecies, compete in challenges with Undertale characters, and decide your approach to role-playing games. Find what's sleeping beneath the mountains, where every choice has a consequence and monsters have feelings too. (For ages 12-17)
Pinback Button Making Craft
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Children's Room
Drop in and work with our librarians to cut out designs from recycled graphic novels and comic books, or draw your own design, to make pinback buttons! Recommended for school-aged children and their families. Each participant will have the opportunity to make at least two button pins while supplies last.
Westbrook Chess Club
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westbrook Branch
Novice and beginner players welcome! Learn the game or play with same skill level friends!
Teen Rock Coloring - Rock Coloring
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us for this nature inspired craft. Use your creativity to design your own stone to display in your room or outside!
Twist & Bloom
Fri, Apr 24, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at Brown Eastside to celebrate Spring by making our own flower bouquets from pipe cleaners! All materials provided.
Family Reading Day: Reading is Magic!
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Books have the power to spark imagination, just like magic! This year’s Family Reading Day event invites children ages 0–8 and their families to discover the wonder of stories through books, art, and performance. A magician brings the magic to life, while a children’s book author shows that every word holds a world of adventure. Don’t miss this enchanting celebration—bring your family and join the fun!
Bookmobile Book Giveaway at Family Reading Day - Main Library / 303 N Laura Street, 32202
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Explore the River City Readers Bookmobile and get a free book to keep for your child’s home library! Climb on board and pick out one of the amazing free books available for children and teens. Library card sign up will be available, so you can keep on building a reading habit.
Junior Lit Chat with Oge Mora - part of Family Reading Day
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Department
This Junior Lit Chat Interview is a 30-minute presentation by author Oge Mora including time for audience Q&A. After the program there will be 30 minutes for a book signing with the author. A limited number of copies of Saturday will be given away to registered attendees, first come, first served.
Friends of the Beaches Branch Library Book Sale - Bag Day! - Friends of the Beaches Branch Library Event
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Community Room,Conference Room
Friends of the Beaches Branch Library Book Sale - Bag Day!
Drop-in Children's Craft
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Beaches Branch - Children's Room
Join us for a fun and easy craft while supplies last. All ages are welcome.
Friends of the Murray Hill Branch Library Booksale
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
Please join the Friends of the Murray Hill Branch Library for a book sale! The Friends will be selling gently used materials starting at 10 am until 3 p.m. in the meeting room. Find some great books and great deals too! Cash and Credit accepted.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Sat, Apr 25, 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!
Family Art
Sat, Apr 25, 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Sat, Apr 25, 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!
Adult Trivia Time
Sat, Apr 25, 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.
Dungeons at Dunn Avenue - D&D Live Play Activity
Sat, Apr 25, 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).
Anime Your Way! - Teen Lounge
Sat, Apr 25, 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!
Drop Everything and Draw!
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willow Branch - Fiction Area
Create something new or bring your works in progress.
Speak Up Jax Youth Poetry Slam 2026 - (ages 13-18)
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Multipurpose Room 1, 2 and 3
Speak Up Jax Youth Poetry Slam invites poets ages 13–18 to take the stage and share their voices through original poetry. Part of Hope at Hand’s Jax Poetry Fest 2026 and National Poetry Month, this free community event celebrates creativity, confidence, and youth expression. Poet registration closes March 31st. Audience registration is recommended.
Rescheduled
Read with Yona - Trained Therapy Dog - Yona the Newfoundland Dog
Sat, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Saturday, April 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mandarin Branch
Come in and read to Yona our trained therapy dog. Bring your favorite book, or read one of ours. She is an excellent listener!
Crafternoon for Adults
Sat, Apr 25, 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.
Family Game Time - Every week at Maxville Library
Sat, Apr 25, 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!
Reading Connection Book Club - Bradham and Brooks Branch Library
Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Have you noticed your TBR list getting longer and longer? Have you missed out on too many best sellers? No worries! The Bradham and Brooks Reading Connection keeps you up to date by connecting you with titles you may have missed. Join us as we explore best-selling titles and authors! Please register for the upcoming meetings of the Bradham and Brooks Reading Connection Book Club as we read and discuss:
D&D Activity
Sat, Apr 25, 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
Conversation Essentials: Intermediate
Mon, Apr 27, 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 Sunday, April 26 2026 at 10:00am
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Mon, Apr 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Mon, Apr 27, 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!
Baby Storytime - (birth - 12 months)
Mon, Apr 27, 10:15am - 10:55am
Southeast Regional - 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.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - 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!
Sensory Friendly Storytime - (ages 2–5)
Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Highlands Regional - Auditorium
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.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Mon, Apr 27, 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!
Conversation Essentials: Advanced
Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Branch - Virtual Room 3
Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information.
Baby Storytime - (birth - 12 months)
Mon, Apr 27, 11:15am - 11:55am
Southeast Regional - 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.
Technology Monday
Mon, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional
Drop in to get FREE assistance with library technology without an appointment.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Mon, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Regency Square 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Mon, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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!
Mobile Mondays
Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch
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 a table in the adult area. Please bring your library card and device.
Turn Up for Tech (all ages)
Mon, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Department
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!
Paint a Portal - (ages 9+)
Mon, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
San Marco Branch - Children's Department
Join the Restorationists, a secret society with the power to travel through paintings. Your knowledge of art will prove the key to your survival, so test your abilities with a round of art trivia. Then, take matters into your own hands by painting a portal of your own!
Colorful Voices - A Hope at Hand, Inc. Activity
Mon, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brentwood Branch - First Floor Meeting Space
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.
Pokemon Card Creators
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Children's Area
Do you wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Hone your skills as a Pokémon trainer by designing your own Pokémon card and then challenge other trainers to battle using your new card and official Pokémon cards (provided by the library). Gotta catch ‘em all!
TAB: Undertale, Papyrus Prophecy - (ages 12-17)
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas Graham Branch - Meeting Room
Decode prophecies, compete in challenges with Undertale characters, and decide your approach to role-playing games. Find what's sleeping beneath the mountains, where every choice has a consequence and monsters have feelings too. (For ages 12-17)
Junior Artists - (ages 5–8)
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
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.
Lego at the Library - For ages 5-12 (under 8 with a caregiver)
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
Flex your creativity muscles and join us in this Lego making activity! Designs will be displayed and featured in our Children's Library! For ages 5-12 (under 8 with a caregiver).
Junior Scientists - (ages 5–8)
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room A&B
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.
Shuffle In
Mon, Apr 27, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at Brown Eastside for an hour of exciting card games you may not usually play!
Learn Chess
Mon, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Join us each Monday in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess or to play against other players!
Paint a Portal - (ages 9+)
Mon, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Community Room
Join the Restorationists, a secret society with the power to travel through paintings. Your knowledge of art will prove the key to your survival, so test your abilities with a round of art trivia. Then, take matters into your own hands by painting a portal of your own!
Make Something Monday - You Never Know What You'll Make at the Library!
Mon, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Join us every Monday for a chance to explore your creativity and learn a new craft technique.
LEGO Family Build
Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
South Mandarin Branch - Children's Room
We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination! Drop in at South Mandarin Branch Library to take on a challenge and showcase your creativity!
Ex Libris Zine Collab
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
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.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Tue, Apr 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Highlands Regional - Children's Open Area
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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Tue, Apr 28, 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!
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room A&B
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn (KPL) is a FREE guided play group for children 0-5 years old and the people who take care of them. The program is structured to support children’s early learning and healthy development while creating a supportive community for the parents and caregivers! We will sing songs, tell stories, create art, and play! All Are Welcome! This program is presented by the Early Learning Coalition and Help Me Grow Clay, Duval, and Nassau.
Junior Artists - (ages 5–8)
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Children's Department
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.
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Highlands Regional - Children's Open Area
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!
Junior Scientists - (ages 5–8)
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Hightower Children's Art 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.
Sensory Friendly Storytime - (ages 2–5)
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 11:00am
Read to Therapy Dog George
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Terry Children's Theater
*NEW TIME!* 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.
Conversation Essentials: Intermediate
Tue, Apr 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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 Monday, April 27 2026 at 12:30pm
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Beaches 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!
Little Readers - (ages birth–5)
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
South Mandarin 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!
Technology Tuesday - Digital Library Services
Tue, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional
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.
Turn Up for Tech (all ages)
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brentwood Branch
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!
Books with Billy! - Therapy dog-assisted reading!
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Highlands Regional
Therapy dog-assisted reading gives children a unique experience, to read to a canine buddy in a safe environment, join us at Highlands for this fun time reading experience!
TAB: Undertale, Papyrus Prophecy - (ages 12-17)
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Decode prophecies, compete in challenges with Undertale characters, and decide your approach to role-playing games. Find what's sleeping beneath the mountains, where every choice has a consequence and monsters have feelings too. (For ages 12-17)
Junior Artists - (ages 5–8)
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Willow Branch - Meeting Room
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.
Read to Kasper the Therapy Dog
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beaches Branch - Children's Room
Join us and meet Kasper, a therapy dog who loves to listen to children read. Bring the kids and let them practice their reading skills with a patient and loving therapy dog. For children ages 12 and under. This activity is allocated in 10 minute increments and participation is first come first served.
Cooks & Books (ages 5-12)
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room A&B
Turn your favorite books into delicious dishes! Children ages 5-12 will prepare a delicious snack inspired by a book. 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 Community Foundation through the Delores Barr Weaver Staff Giving Endowment through Olivia Rearick.
Junior Scientists - (ages 5–8)
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Community Room A&B
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.
Kaleidocycle Creations
Tue, Apr 28, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at Brown Eastside to make your own kaleidocycle!
Paint a Portal - (ages 9+)
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dallas Graham Branch - Meeting Room
Join the Restorationists, a secret society with the power to travel through paintings. Your knowledge of art will prove the key to your survival, so test your abilities with a round of art trivia. Then, take matters into your own hands by painting a portal of your own!
Paint a Portal - (ages 9+)
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
Join the Restorationists, a secret society with the power to travel through paintings. Your knowledge of art will prove the key to your survival, so test your abilities with a round of art trivia. Then, take matters into your own hands by painting a portal of your own!
Game ON! - We supply the games; you bring the competition!
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Gaming fun for the whole family!
Game Day for Teens
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
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!
Life Lab: Ancestry.com - A Look Inside  - with Ann Staley
Tue, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - E-Classroom
Find out all you want to know about Ancestry.com genealogy website. No need to bring anything but yourself to participate! The Jacksonville Public Library offers excellent resources for genealogical research for use in the library and/or from home. Life Lab programs 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.
Shelf Conscious Book Club - at Maxville Branch Library
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maxville Branch - Multipurpose Room
Whether you’re an avid reader or struggle to find the time to complete just one book, we welcome you to attend Shelf Conscious! Join us the fourth Tuesday of every month at our Maxville Branch Library book club where we explore various fiction and nonfiction titles and chat about our selection of the month. We’d love to see you!
GAME JAM Coding and Gaming Club (Ages 12-18)
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room C
If you love gaming and have ever wondered “How do they make this?", then come join us at GAME JAM!  GAME JAM is a weekly, project-based club where students learn to design, code, and publish their own video games. Participants will design their own original games, learn coding logic, work in teams, and more!  Great for problem-solving, creative thinking, collaboration, digital literacy, and having fun!  Each session builds toward a playable game that students can share with friends and family. One time pre-registration required at https://firstcoastesports.org/programs-1. Participants should bring their own device. Please indicate on the form if you will need to borrow one during the session.
Flamingo Book Club - Beaches Branch Library
Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
The Beaches Library’s Flamingo Book Club is spreading their wings and are now reading a diverse selection of fiction, non-fiction, and some Florida based literature.
Life Lab: Vegetable Gardening - with UF/IFAS Extension Office
Tue, Apr 28, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Mandarin Branch - Conference Room
Grow your own garden or small business and take control of your health, career, and personal finances with FREE help from local, trained professionals!
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