Drop-in Ekphrastic Poetry Writing
with Douglass Anderson & Élan Literary Magazine
2023-04-05 17:00:00
2023-04-05 18:00:00
America/New_York
Drop-in Ekphrastic Poetry Writing
April is National Poetry Month, and we're celebrating it during the Downtown Art Walk by partnering with Douglass Anderson School of the Arts' creative writing majors and Élan Literary Magazine staff to host a poetry writing event in the Teen Room! No registration is required. Ages 12-18.
Main Library - Teen Room
Wednesday, April 05
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Teen RoomApril is National Poetry Month, and we're celebrating it during the Downtown Art Walk by partnering with Douglass Anderson School of the Arts' creative writing majors and Élan Literary Magazine staff to host a poetry writing event in the Teen Room! No registration is required. Ages 12-18.
Douglass Anderson's School of the Arts along with Élan Literary Magazine will host a drop-in ekphrasis poetry writing event in the Teen Room at the Main Library during April's Downtown Art Walk. Ekphrastic poetry is a poem inspired by a work of visual art. Élan Literary Magazine pairs teen art and writing, unveiling intersections of these art forms in their imagery and storytelling. In this activity, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Creative Writing majors and Élan staff members will guide participants through the creative process as they use visual art published in recent and past issues of Élan to inspire poetic writing. Registration is not required, but it is encouraged! Ages 12-18.
AGE GROUP: | Teens |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books, and Writing | Arts and Crafts |
TAGS: | Writers |
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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!
Tue, Nov 10, 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!
Tue, Nov 10, 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!
Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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!
Tue, Nov 10, 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!
Rescheduled
Tue, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Monday, November 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
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.
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 2:40pm
Argyle Branch - Community 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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!
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Rescheduled
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Monday, November 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brentwood Branch
Relax after school by making faux stained glass with markers and plastic wrap to decorate one of the branch windows.
Instructions and supplies provided.
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dallas Graham Branch - Meeting Room
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Highlands Regional - Conference Room 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!
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Every tribute has a choice, play the Capitol’s game or break it entirely. Inspired by Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, join other teens at Jacksonville Public Library for the 2026 Reaping, for an epic roleplaying game to outsmart the odds, rewrite your fate, and see if you have what it takes to rise as the victor.
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
See if you come out on top at our Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, featuring free-play, live commentary, Nintendo themed trophies, and more! Show up early to practice and secure your spot. Ages 10+. Registration is NOT required.
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Get ready to make a masterpiece, one dot at a time! Join us for a fun, fall-inspired art activity where we’ll use the pointillism technique to create colorful autumn artwork. From pumpkins and falling leaves to cozy fall scenes, let your creativity shine as you dot your way to a one-of-a-kind creation! No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready for some dot-tastic fun!
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Children's Room
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Come in and read to JC our trained therapy dog. Bring your favorite book, or read one of ours. He is an excellent listener!
Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Teen Room
Drop in at South Mandarin 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, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Join us for beginner-friendly party minigames on the Nintendo Switch! We will be playing minigames from Mario Party: Jamboree and/or Mario Kart. Controllers will be provided but feel free to bring your own! This event is best suited for participants aged 7-12 and their families.
Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Maxville Branch - Multipurpose Room
Drop by Maxville Library for a special craft for teens and tweens! We'll be creating our own bookmarks with a variety of craft supplies--you can start from scratch or use one of our premade templates. We'll even have the laminator warmed up and ready to laminate your creation! This activity is recommended for kids age 11 and up, but all are welcome.
Tue, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Learn the basics of painting miniatures for D&D and other TTRPGs. Registration is recommended, but not required. For adults and teens.
Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
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!
This event is full
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
South Mandarin Branch - Community Room A&B
Meet up with other teens and enjoy a fantasy adventure film - The Librarian (2004, PG) - at South Mandarin Branch Library! Popcorn will be provided!
Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Community Room
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, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Southeast Regional - New Books Area
Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author who has enjoyed a lifelong affair with books. She publishes both fiction and nonfiction, holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University, and currently lives outside Bozeman, MT, with her husband and too many dogs.
Rescheduled
Wed, Nov 11, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
New date Tuesday, November 17, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Brentwood Branch
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.
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 10:45am - 11:45am
San Marco Branch
Join us for crafting after Little Readers!
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Teen Room
Unravel the secrets of distant galaxies and chart your destiny among the stars.
Test your cosmic courage with board games, themed challenges, and interstellar adventures in this epic astronomy-meets-astrology adventure. Each week explore the stars, planets, elements, and galaxies of our universe. Meet up with other teens at Jacksonville Public Library and launch into your next galactic adventure.
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - Community Room A&B
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, Nov 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
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.
Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mandarin Branch - Community Room
This book club is for readers who are looking for something new to read. As The Page Turns challenges you to explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction and so much more! All you need to do is turn the page!
Registration is required.
Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Room 124 E-Classroom
Introduction to the various small business resources provided by the Library.
This event is full
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Argyle Branch - Teen Area
Make and decorate one of several different types of bookmarks at the Argyle Library
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Park Branch - Conference Room 900
Join your fellow Planeswalkers and Pokémon trainers for Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon TCG games from 4-5pm at the University Park Branch Library. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. All ages under 8 with caregiver.
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Regency Square Branch - Community Room A&B
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, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Community 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, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brentwood Branch
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Mandarin 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, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Children's Department
Explore popular fandoms each week with games, puzzles, challenges, and more!
Thu, Nov 12, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Teen Room
Every tribute has a choice, play the Capitol’s game or break it entirely. Inspired by Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, join other teens at Jacksonville Public Library for the 2026 Reaping, for an epic roleplaying game to outsmart the odds, rewrite your fate, and see if you have what it takes to rise as the victor.
Thu, Nov 12, 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.
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Meeting Room C
Do you enjoy talking with others about books you've read? We read and chat about a variety of fiction titles. Tangled Webb Book Club will meet on the Second Thursday of the month.