Ex Libris Zine Collab
2026-08-17 18:00:00
2026-08-17 20:00:00
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Ex Libris Zine Collab
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.
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
Monday, August 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch
Meeting RoomJoin 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.
Join the Ex Libris Zine Guild -- A weekly drop-in art collaboration centered around a different theme each week. All creative materials needed for zine creation are provided, but if you have a favorite set of markers or pens, feel free to bring them along! Your work will be included in a group zine that will be printed each week, and you will be able to keep your original art works.
This activity is intended for ages 12+, but is open to all levels of artistic or zine-making experience. All are welcome and encouraged to participate!
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.
Weekly Themes (October - December):
10/05 - art history survey: classical to cubism
10/12 - “untitled” (tribute to Felix Gonzalez-Torres)
10/19 - tales from the haunted public building: experiences with the supernatural
10/26 - ex libris bogie book (hallowe’en costumes)
11/02 - descriptions of an owl (tribute to Kenojuak Ashevak)
11/09 - a zine for anyone who’s ever been harassed by a fair carney
11/16 - autumn alebrijes
11/23 - made w/ love (& generational trauma) II: a recipe zine
11/30 - ex libris friendsgiving
12/07 - dicembre chiaroscuro (a high contrast zine)
12/14 - warm wishes: a holiday card zine
12/21 - wrapped up: no-cost white elephant gift exchange
12/28 - rip 2026: funeral zine
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Adults | 50+ |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts |
TAGS: | zines | zine | Community | Arts and Crafts | art |
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch
Phone: (904) 255-2665
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| Mon, Sep 14 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Sep 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Closed |
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Virtual Branch - Virtual Room 3
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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!
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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!
Wed, Sep 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
West 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!
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Willow Branch - Meeting Room
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Cancelled
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Attendance is limited and is first-come first-served. Please arrive 15-minutes early to check in. Library card required.
Wed, Sep 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!
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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!
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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!
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
West 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!
Wed, Sep 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!
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Virtual Branch - Virtual Room 3
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Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information.
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Bookmobile Book Giveaway Mayor's Event - Animal Care and Protective Services / 2020 Forest St, 32204
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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.
Wed, Sep 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Mandarin Branch - Community Room
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.
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Are you a knitter? Interested in learning how to knit? Come hang out with us at the Beaches Branch Library’s Conference room! Feel free to bring your current project, and any basic questions you may have! There are limited supplies available, however you may need to bring your own. Recommended supplies to bring are size 8 knitting needles and any worsted weight yarn. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome!
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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!
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 2:40pm
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Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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!
Wed, Sep 23, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Brentwood Branch - First Floor Meeting Space
Think you know pop culture? Step up, answer fast, and compete in action-packed trivia rounds about cartoons, video games, books, weird history, and mythological lore to see who comes out on top. Test your wits, outsmart your friends, and become the ultimate fan by creating holographic stickers. (For ages 12–17)
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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(W) 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. No registration required.
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Express your creativity with a new art project every week!
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Highlands Regional - Children's Open Area
If your little one is in need of some fun and creativity, "Bored? Build!" is the perfect solution! Join us for a hands-on activity where kids can dive into a world of imagination. From building with Legos to creating exciting structures with building squares and more. This is the place to let their creativity run wild. Bring your young builder and watch them create, explore, and play!
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Community 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!
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Puppet Theater
Join us as we welcome Penny, a therapy dog who loves to listen to children read. Bring the kids and let them practice their reading skills with a patient and loving therapy dog. She doesn't judge, and neither do we! Bring your own book, or choose one of ours. For children ages 12 and under.
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Public Meeting Space
Meet up with other teens and tweens at Jacksonville Public Library and create your own pixel Perler Bead art! Supplies and templates will be available. Just bring your creativity! (For ages 9+)
Cancelled
Wed, Sep 23, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch
Ready to test your money smarts? Join us for a fast, high-energy trivia showdown where you guess, learn, and win your way through surprising questions about saving, spending, and making money. It’s fun, competitive, and totally interactive! Discover secrets to making smarter choices, and prove you’ve got what it takes to think like a financial pro. Think quick. Play big. Learn smart. Are you ready to hit the buzzer?
Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Conference Room
This is a live play campaign where players can participate in a story ran by library staff.
Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Mandarin Branch - Children's Room
Do you love comics and graphic novels? If so, this drop-in activity is for you! Learn how to make your own comics and have fun with friends while you create. Ages 5+.
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Children's Room
Join us in the Children’s department before or after the Little Readers program to make and take a fun craft relating to today’s story time.
Thu, Sep 24, 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, September 23 2026 at 10:00am
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 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!
Thu, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pablo Creek Regional - Conference Room
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.
Thu, Sep 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!
Thu, Sep 24, 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!
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 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!
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Teen Room
Epic experiments, eerie mysteries, and electrifying discoveries await inside the Mad Science Teen Lab! Over four weeks, step into the shadows of science as you investigate the Werewolf, the Doctor, the Creature, and the Ghost. Each session, you’ll unleash hands‑on creations that blur the line between paranormal and mad genius: build a beating heart, brew glow‑in‑the‑dark potion slime, spark life with electric circuits, and conjure holograms that haunt the air. Will you brave the unknown and uncover the secrets lurking in the Mad Science Lab?
Thu, Sep 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!
Thu, Sep 24, 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!
Thu, Sep 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Pablo Creek Regional - Conference Room
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.
Thu, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Watch out for our crafty cart every 4th Thursday of the month from 12:00-5:00PM in the Teen Room! This will be stocked with simple tools & crafting supplies. A new craft will be featured every month. Get ready to express yourself and unleash your creativity, while enjoying the company of your friends!
Thu, Sep 24, 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, September 23 2026 at 12:30pm
Thu, Sep 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 Thursday 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.
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Lounge
For teens ages 12-18. As a Pokemon trainer, head into the arena with your team of Pokemon to battle other opponents.
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brentwood Branch
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room C
Think you know pop culture? Step up, answer fast, and compete in action-packed trivia rounds about cartoons, video games, books, weird history, and mythological lore to see who comes out on top. Test your wits, outsmart your friends, and become the ultimate fan by creating holographic stickers. (For ages 12–17)
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Argyle Branch - Teen Area
Make a poem by blacking out a page of discarded text
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westbrook Branch
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.
Thu, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Children's Department
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Thu, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
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, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Teens are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and fun! This month, we are making keychains/bag charms.
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Highlands Regional - E-Classroom
Get one-on-one help with a technology-related question or problem. Please bring your library card and any tech device you're having trouble with. No appointment required.
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Drop-in and join other toddlers at the library to play!
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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!
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beaches Branch
Come and explore the many benefits and learning opportunities that come along with the fun of playing with play dough. This activity is for children ages 1-5. Online registration is recommended as seating is limited however walk-ins are welcome as space permits.
Fri, Sep 25, 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, September 24 2026 at 10:30am
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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!
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
Epic experiments, eerie mysteries, and electrifying discoveries await inside the Mad Science Teen Lab! Over four weeks, step into the shadows of science as you investigate the Werewolf, the Doctor, the Creature, and the Ghost. Each session, you’ll unleash hands‑on creations that blur the line between paranormal and mad genius: build a beating heart, brew glow‑in‑the‑dark potion slime, spark life with electric circuits, and conjure holograms that haunt the air. Will you brave the unknown and uncover the secrets lurking in the Mad Science Lab?
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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 Thursday, September 24 2026 at 11:30am
Fri, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highlands Regional
🎉 Calling All Teens! 🎉Join us every other Friday in the Teen area at Highlands Regional Library for Decide and Conquer—a dynamic teen activity where opportunities to learn essential life skills to help you succeed in adulthood are limitless, all while having fun!
Fri, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
University Park Branch - Community Room A
Come join us at the University Park Library for an in-person version of the viral Roblox game, Dress-to-Impress!
Fri, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Willow Branch - Meeting Room
Come watch a movie and do a fall themed craft.
Fri, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dallas Graham Branch - Meeting Room
Join the fun and excitement on Fridays with arts, crafts, and games for youth, ages 5 to 18, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. No registration required.
Fri, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A
Building blocks provided for levels 2 years - 12 years. Come join us for some creative fun!
Fri, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Regency Square Branch - Community Room A&B
Think you know pop culture? Step up, answer fast, and compete in action-packed trivia rounds about cartoons, video games, books, weird history, and mythological lore to see who comes out on top. Test your wits, outsmart your friends, and become the ultimate fan by creating holographic stickers. (For ages 12–17)
Fri, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
Drop in and join up with other teens at the South Mandarin Branch Library for multiplayer gaming on the Nintendo Switch!
Fri, Sep 25, 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.
Fri, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westbrook Branch
Come and join Miss Alana for a fun art activity, every Friday at 4:00 P.M. Paper, pencils, pens, markers, paint, and other matierlas may be used depending on that day's focus.
Fri, Sep 25, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at Brown Eastside Library to welcome in the Fall season by making apple cider scented Play-Doh! Shape pumpkins, apples, leaves, or anything your imagination can dream up in this cozy sensory adventure! All materials provided.
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Explore the River City Readers Bookmobile and borrow books from the library! Read a story as you picnic in the park with your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal. Our special guest, Tenikka Hughes, and other readers will share stories with families.
Sat, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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!
Cancelled
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Life Labs are free workshops offered by trained professionals and volunteers that focus on improving your day to day life. These programs cover a wide range of workshops from gardening to small business needs. No need to bring anything but yourself to participate! The Jacksonville Public Library offers excellent resources for genealogical research for use in the library and/or from home.
Sat, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Children's Room
A variety of different art projects each time. For ages 5 and older. All supplies included. Please come join us for some family fun!
Sat, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch
Come out between 12-4pm and play Reading Dragons (ages 5-8), Pokémon (ages 9-15), and Magic: The Gathering (ages 16+). There will be casual play and tournaments. Win prizes, get free stuff, and play card games with new and old friends!
Sat, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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's MarioKart, Super Smash Bros., and more!
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highlands Regional - Auditorium
Adventure with us at the Highlands branch in the Auditorium 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, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willow Branch - Fiction Area
Create something new or bring your works in progress.
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at Brown Eastside as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun, hands-on craft program for all ages! Participants will create crafts inspired by the rich traditions, colors, and artistic styles found throughout Hispanic and Latino cultures while learning about the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Department
Join us in creating a craft for Hispanic Heritage Month while chatting about books with new friends. This activity is for children ages 8-11.
Sat, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Have you noticed your TBR list getting longer and longer? Have you missed out on some of the latest best sellers? No worries! The Bradham and Brooks Reading Connection keeps you up to date by connecting you with best-selling 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:
Sat, Sep 26, 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 may 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. Library Staff and Library 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.