Black-out Poetry
Create Your Own Poetry!
Saturday, November 28
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Beaches Branch
Children's RoomCreate your own poetry using library-provided kits.
Create your own poetry by crossing out words in a pre-written text. The poem is comprised of the words that remain.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | School Age | Families |
EVENT TYPE: | Youth Program | Families | Education | Authors, Books, and Writing |
TAGS: | Youth Program | Writing | Tweens | teens | School Age | Poetry | Literacy |
Beaches Branch
Phone: (904) 255-2665
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| Mon, Oct 19 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Closed |
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Cancelled
Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Branch
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information.
Mon, Oct 26, 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!
Mon, Oct 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Highlands Regional - Children's Open Area
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.
Mon, Oct 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pablo Creek Regional - 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!
Mon, Oct 26, 10:15am - 10:55am
Southeast Regional - Children's Room
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.
Mon, Oct 26, 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!
Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pablo Creek Regional - 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!
Cancelled
Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Branch
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information.
Mon, Oct 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Highlands Regional - Children's Open Area
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.
Mon, Oct 26, 11:15am - 11:55am
Southeast Regional - Children's Room
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.
Mon, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Willow Branch - Children's 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!
Mon, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional
Drop in to get FREE assistance with library technology without an appointment.
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Argyle Branch - Children's Area
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
San Marco Branch - Children's Department
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas Graham Branch
Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library for an exploration of horror filmmaking where every scream, shadow, and sinister twist is yours to create. Master practical effects with SFX makeup, test your reflexes in a rapid‑fire horror movie sound challenge, and roll for an original movie plot to create your own nightmarish movie poster inspired by our featured book How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore. (For ages 12–17)
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Children's 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.
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast Regional - 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.
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Regency Square Branch - Children's Story Area
Put your puzzle solving skills to the test with this Escape Room in a Box! Can you uncover the mysteries that will let you into the Breakout Box? This activity is designed for ages 12 to 17.
Mon, Oct 26, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity 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!
Mon, Oct 26, 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!
Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Join us for a chance to explore your creativity and learn a new craft. All materials provided. No registration required.
Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Children's Room
Kickstart your family's week with imagination and whimsy at the South Mandarin Branch Library! Drop in for a craft inspired by our staff's favorite picture books!
Mon, Oct 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Mandarin Branch
Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Drop in and give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills one-on-one with a trained therapy dog. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mon, Oct 26, 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.
Tue, Oct 27, 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pablo Creek Regional - 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southeast Regional - 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 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.
Tue, Oct 27, 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 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.
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pablo Creek Regional - 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southeast Regional - 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Terry Children's Theater
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.
Cancelled
Tue, Oct 27, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Branch
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information.
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Mandarin Branch
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.
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 2:40pm
Argyle Branch - Children's Area
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.
Tue, Oct 27, 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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!
Tue, Oct 27, 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.
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Highlands Regional - Children's Open Area
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!
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Willow Branch - Children's 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.
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brentwood Branch - First Floor Meeting Space
How fast can you write a tale to scare?
Participants will have 20 minutes to write a scary story with 4 random surprise elements decided by dice roll, then all attendees will vote on the scariest.
The writings will be used, with author permission, in a library display with the winner of the vote getting their story in the center.
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Adult Reading Area
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.
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Park Branch - Conference Room 900
Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library for an exploration of horror filmmaking where every scream, shadow, and sinister twist is yours to create. Master practical effects with SFX makeup, test your reflexes in a rapid‑fire horror movie sound challenge, and roll for an original movie plot to create your own nightmarish movie poster inspired by our featured book How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore. (For ages 12–17)
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Regency Square Branch - Children's Department
Drop in at the Regency Square Library to play new and old favorite board games and card games!
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
It's a family friendly game night. Children are welcome to participate on their own, or with their families. No registration required.
Tue, Oct 27, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at Brown Eastside as we create pixel art using Perler Beads!
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dallas Graham Branch
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Children's Room
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southeast Regional - Children's Room
Come join us for crafts and activities. Our Halloween Costume Parade will begin at 5:00pm.
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
Drop in at South Mandarin Branch Library to play board games featuring new and old favorites! While here, grab a snack and have some fun with friends or make some new ones!
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Willow Branch - Fiction Area
Whether you can name every Robin from memory or you liked that one episode of Watchmen on HBO, the Comic Club is here for you!
Tue, Oct 27, 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!
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
Drop in to South Mandarin Branch Library for a screaming good time! No jump scares, just some spooktacular fun filled with games, contests and treats! Costumes are optional.
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southeast Regional - Room C
FCEA Tech Lab is a weekly hands-on technology meetup where makers ages 8 to 17 explore the exciting world of technology through creative challenges, collaborative projects, and real-world experimentation. Every mission introduces something new to discover, build, or invent—no experience required, just curiosity.
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Conference Room
Join us at SOM for ghouls, games, and goo! Drop in to join other kids in some fun Halloween themed science experiments (exploding pumpkin, disappearing candy corn), play a game of cemetery, and make some Halloween goo to take home. Costumes are optional. Ages 8-12.
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Magazine Galley
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!
Tue, Oct 27, 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.
Tue, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Center for Adult Learning Classroom
This group provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment for adult writers (18 and older) 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!
Cancelled
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Branch
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information.
Wed, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Argyle Branch - Children's 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!
Wed, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
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!
Wed, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mandarin Branch - 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.
Wed, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Regency Square Branch - Children's Story 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!
Wed, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
West Branch - Non-Fiction Window
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, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Willow Branch - Children's 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!
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Argyle Branch - Children's 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!
Wed, Oct 28, 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!
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Regency Square Branch - Children's Story 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!
Cancelled
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Branch
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information.
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
University Park Branch - Children's Area
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.
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - Non-Fiction Window
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, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Willow Branch - Children's 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!
Wed, Oct 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Mandarin Branch - 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.
Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for stories songs, and fingerplays while we explore our Traveling Tales Collection. Participants will learn how to use this excellent preschool resource at home.
Wed, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Beaches Branch - Children's Room
Bríndale a tu hijo las herramientas que necesita para comenzar la escuela con confianza—¡a través de historias que le encantarán! Acompáñanos en un cuentacuentos en español lleno de libros divertidos, música, movimiento y actividades dinámicas que ayudan a los niños a aprender, conectarse y recordar. Este programa es facilitado por dedicados voluntarios narradores de cuentos.¡Te esperamos!
Wed, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 2:40pm
Highlands Regional - Children's Open Area
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.
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - 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!
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast Regional - Study Room F
Come join us to learn about accessing library technology and resources.
Wed, Oct 28, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Brentwood Branch - First Floor Meeting Space
Battle it out in a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate bracket-style tournament! Limited to 12 participants. To register, you need to check out a book at Brentwood that day. Controllers and setup provided. For ages 13 - 17.
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Argyle Branch - Children's Area
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.
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's 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.
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Westbrook Branch - Public Area
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
For bookworms ages 12 - 17. Stop by the Teen Area to chat about what you're currently reading - and get recommendations from library staff!
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beaches Branch
Join us and meet Ozzie, 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.
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dallas Graham Branch - Children's Area
Wednesday events will be: 10/14 - Gem Mining and 10/28 - Leaf Suncatcher Art. the fun and activities will take place in the Children's Area. All school age kids are invited. No registration required. Activities start at 3:30 P.M.
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Children's 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, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mandarin Branch - Conference Room
Express your creativity with a new art project every week!
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Children's Room
Join us for some spooktacular family fun! Drop in between 4 and 5 PM with your "boos and ghouls" to celebrate Halloween at the Pablo Creek Library!
Wed, Oct 28, 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 snacks. All materials provided
Wed, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Meeting Room C
Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library for an exploration of horror filmmaking where every scream, shadow, and sinister twist is yours to create. Master practical effects with SFX makeup, test your reflexes in a rapid‑fire horror movie sound challenge, and roll for an original movie plot to create your own nightmarish movie poster inspired by our featured book How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore. (For ages 12–17)
Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
University Park Branch - Children's Area
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Mandarin Branch - Conference 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 8-12.
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Mandarin Branch
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.
Cancelled
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Branch
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Intermediate, above for more information.
Thu, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Argyle Branch - Children's 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!
Thu, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
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!
Thu, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mandarin Branch - Children's 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!
Thu, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 10:45am - 11:45am
San Marco Branch
Join us for crafting after Little Readers!
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Argyle Branch - Children's 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!
Thu, Oct 29, 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!
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Mandarin Branch - Children's 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!
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Teen Room
Are you ready to reveal what lurks in the shadows? Over four chilling weeks, craft zines that twist nightmares into narratives, monsters into main characters, and haunted spaces into handmade worlds. With inspiration from Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia, this program is all about celebrating the horror genre. Each session unlocks a new form of eerie expression: mega zines that burst with dread, digital monsters stitched from pixels, 3D haunted houses that rise from the page, and cursed collages that whisper their own dark stories. Will you dare to publish the horrors hiding in your mind?
Thu, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - Activity Room
Attention, aspiring scientists! This STEM-based program for ages 9–12 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, Oct 29, 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.
Cancelled
Thu, Oct 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Branch
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Click on the title, Conversation Essentials: Beginner, above for more information.
Thu, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Argyle Branch - Teen Area
Embellish, change, and modify pictures of anime characters you might know and like
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Regency Square Branch - Children's Story Area
Do you love Pokemon? Join us for a Pokemon fueled adventure at the Regency Library! Learn to play the card game, battle it out, and see if you can catch them all. We will have decks available to play with, but you are welcome to bring your own! This program is for children ages 5 to 14.
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Children's 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.
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brentwood Branch
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highlands Regional - Children's Open Area
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, Oct 29, 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! 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.
Thu, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Children's Department
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Thu, Oct 29, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Teen Room
Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library for an exploration of horror filmmaking where every scream, shadow, and sinister twist is yours to create. Master practical effects with SFX makeup, test your reflexes in a rapid‑fire horror movie sound challenge, and roll for an original movie plot to create your own nightmarish movie poster inspired by our featured book How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore. (For ages 12–17)
Thu, Oct 29, 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, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Argyle Branch - Study Room 121
Bring whatever craft you're working on, whether knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery or paper flowers! Drop in and chat!
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Drop-in and join other toddlers at the library to play!
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Beaches Branch - Children's Room
Dress up and drop-in to enjoy some fun games, a craft and trick or treating at the library.
Fri, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 10:15am - 10:55am
Pablo Creek Regional - Conference Room
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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
University Park Branch - Children's 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!
Fri, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
Are you ready to reveal what lurks in the shadows? Over four chilling weeks, craft zines that twist nightmares into narratives, monsters into main characters, and haunted spaces into handmade worlds. With inspiration from Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia, this program is all about celebrating the horror genre. Each session unlocks a new form of eerie expression: mega zines that burst with dread, digital monsters stitched from pixels, 3D haunted houses that rise from the page, and cursed collages that whisper their own dark stories. Will you dare to publish the horrors hiding in your mind?
Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
University Park Branch - Children's 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!
Fri, Oct 30, 11:15am - 11:55am
Pablo Creek Regional - Conference Room
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, Oct 30, 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
Fri, Oct 30, 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.
Fri, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!
Rescheduled
Fri, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Friday, October 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!
Fri, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highlands Regional
🎉 Calling All Teens! 🎉 Looking for a fun way to kick off your Friday? Hang out in the Highlands Teen Area every other Friday for an awesome mix of games, crafts, challenges, and chill time! Put your knowledge to the test with trivia competitions, get creative with seasonal crafts, tackle puzzles, play exciting games, and connect with friends—whether you're making new ones or bringing your old ones. Want something more low-key? Grab some coloring supplies and relax in a welcoming space designed just for teens. Come join the fun, show off your skills, and make every other Friday something to look forward to! 😎✨
Fri, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
University Park Branch - Center for Adult Learning Classroom
Are you ready to win?
Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Department
Join us for some Pre-Halloween fun and create a spooky perler beads ornament while chatting about books with new friends. Program is for ages 8-12.
Fri, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Children's Room
Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Ready to get puzzled? Drop in and put your problem-solving skills to the test! Come join us and put together some jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy the challenge of building alone or with family and friends. For school-age children and teens.
Fri, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Regency Square Branch - Children's Story Area
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!
Fri, Oct 30, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Get crafty and spooky! Join us to make cute (or creepy!) ghost designs using colorful pony beads. Customize your ghost with your own colors and style, and hang out while you create something fun to take home. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity!
Fri, Oct 30, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library for an exploration of horror filmmaking where every scream, shadow, and sinister twist is yours to create. Master practical effects with SFX makeup, test your reflexes in a rapid‑fire horror movie sound challenge, and roll for an original movie plot to create your own nightmarish movie poster inspired by our featured book How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore. (For ages 12–17)
Sat, Oct 31, All day
San Marco Branch
Stop by the branch in costume and pick out a free prize book! For all ages.
Sat, Oct 31, All day
Regency Square Branch - Children's Department
Stop by the branch in costume and pick out a free prize book!
Sat, Oct 31, All day
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Join us as we celebrate reading and all things autumn. It is a day of crafts, snacks, reading, and fun. Activities include stories and songs; crafting, refreshments, zombie cookie decorating, costume parade, and games in the pumpkin patch!
Sat, Oct 31, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Zine/Local Author Collection
Join comic book creators to discuss the craft of comics.
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Beaches Branch - Children's Room
Drop-in and join us for a fun and easy craft while supplies last. All ages are welcome.
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Westbrook Branch
Come to the library, in costume, to get trick-or-treat goodies! Staff are eager to see what you'll be for HALLOWEEN!
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch
Join us Saturday, October 31, as we celebrate reading and all things Autumn! The festival will be a full day of crafts, snacks, reading, and fun. All are welcome to participate in any or all events. All events are free.
Sat, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southeast Regional - 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!
Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Conference Room
It's Halloween! Come on in and enjoy our 5th Annual Halloween Happenings.
Sat, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southeast Regional - 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!
Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.
Sat, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brentwood Branch
The Friends of the Brentwood Library present their annual Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat.
This program is offered by the Friends of the Brentwood Library.
Sat, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Highlands Regional - Conference Room B
Calling all plant lovers: Take a plant, leave a plant! Bring your extra clippings and plant propagations to swap with others. The library is also accepting donations to its Little Seed Library at this event. Please bring with you any seeds you'd like to donate or just stop by to learn more about the new collection.
Sat, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
Stop in and create a Halloween-inspired craft or bring your own! Materials and basic crafting supplies provided, all ages encouraged and welcome!
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willow Branch - Fiction Area
Create something new or bring your works in progress.
Sat, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch
Brush up on your chess skills or learn from scratch. This informal gathering welcomes any level of mastery. Come enjoy an age-old game with your fellow customers.
Sat, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dallas Graham Branch - Children's Area
It's Halloween time at the Dallas Graham Library! What a day of fun, festivities and Halloween sweets for kids of all ages. No registration needed. All are invited. Fun starts at 3:30 P.M.