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Chair Yoga
2019-06-14 10:30:002019-06-14 11:45:00America/New_YorkChair YogaLearn how to do modified yoga poses in a chair. Everyone is invited to take part in these free sessions of chair yoga which will be led by a certified yoga teacher. Come to all classes or take as many as you choose JPL50Mandarin Branch - Community Room
Friday, June 14 10:30am - 11:45am
Add to Calendar2019-06-14 10:30:002019-06-14 11:45:00America/New_YorkChair YogaLearn how to do modified yoga poses in a chair. Everyone is invited to take part in these free sessions of chair yoga which will be led by a certified yoga teacher. Come to all classes or take as many as you choose JPL50Mandarin Branch - Community Room
Learn how to do modified yoga poses in a chair. Everyone is invited to take part in these free sessions of chair yoga which will be led by a certified yoga teacher. Come to all classes or take as many as you choose JPL50
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Join us on Tuesdays for a 60 minute gentle class that adapts yoga poses using a chair. You will also learn techniques to calm the mind and body that can be practiced anywhere. All levels and abilities are welcome. This is Yoga for Everybody and Every Body. This program is offered and made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library. Contact : ejwmax@gmail.com
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!
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!
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.
Therapy dog-assisted reading gives children a unique experience, to read to a canine buddy in a safe environment, join us at Highlands for this fun time reading experience!
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.
Join us and meet Kasper, a therapy dog who loves to listen to children read. Bring the kids and let them practice their reading skills with a patient and loving therapy dog. For children ages 12 and under. This activity is allocated in 10 minute increments and participation is first come, first served. Online registration is recommended, but walk-ins will be accepted as time allows.
Join our detective agency and solve the mystery of the hidden library treasure by uncovering clues, unveiling secrets, and using your expert reasoning skills!
Join our detective agency and solve the mystery of the hidden library treasure by uncovering clues, unveiling secrets, and using your expert reasoning skills!
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.
Is your child interested in STEAM? Check out the Murray Hill STEAM club! Every two weeks, we explore a different facet of STEAM with different short activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
September 2nd: Draw-along!
September 16th: National Play-doh Day Sculpting
Drop in at the South Mandarin Branch Library to play board games and card games featuring new and old favorites! While here, grab a snack and have some fun with friends or make some new ones!
Join the staff of Bradham and Brooks Library for some game time. Have fun playing board games during our weekly, drop-in activity! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! We look forward to seeing you!
Looking for friends to play board games with? Interested in learning games you’ve always wanted to try? Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or seek to try something new, come join us for an evening of strategy and fun! We’ll be learning a different board game each month, but you'll be welcome to bring your own boards games to share. Held weekly on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. For adults.
Bring your own device, and join us at the Social Roblox Club for a fun-filled adventure! Dive into exciting Roblox games and collaborate on creative building challenges. Meet fellow gamers, participate in epic competitions, and enjoy Roblox-themed activities like trivia and icebreakers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the world of Roblox, there’s something for everyone!
This is a “Bring Your Own Device” Roblox. A limited number of Windows laptops available for those who need them. Please register in advance at firstcoastesports/roblox
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Arts and craft activities for youth, ages 5 to 18. No registration required. Programs for the month of September are:
September 3rd - Illuminated Letters
September 17th - Paper Clay Rock Painting
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.
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.
Join our detective agency and solve the mystery of the hidden library treasure by uncovering clues, unveiling secrets, and using your expert reasoning skills!
Join our detective agency and solve the mystery of the hidden library treasure by uncovering clues, unveiling secrets, and using your expert reasoning skills!
Could you be a member of Team Avatar? Come join other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to journey through the four nations and discover which bending ability you’d master.
Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, Jerry Uelsmann. Do you know that works by these artists and many more are on permanent display at the Main Library? Come take a 20-minute docent-led tour during Art Walk and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.
For Ages 12-18 Only! During Art Walk! See if you come out on top at our Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, featuring live commentary, Nintendo themed trophies, and more! Show up early to practice and secure your spot. Ages 12-18. Registration is NOT required.
Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, Jerry Uelsmann. Do you know that works by these artists and many more are on permanent display at the Main Library? Come take a 20-minute docent-led tour during Art Walk and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.
Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, Jerry Uelsmann. Do you know that works by these artists and many more are on permanent display at the Main Library? Come take a 20-minute docent-led tour during Art Walk and (re)discover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Ready to take your LEGO building to the next level? This 5-week lab is designed for teens ages 12-17 who are looking to let their imagination run wild! Join us on our journey to a war-torn Neverland, where Peter Pan is gone and the Lost Boys have been killed! Tink’s beleaguered fairy army will need our creativity and innovation to reconstruct the island's defenses around its age-defying magic!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Join our detective agency and solve the mystery of the hidden library treasure by uncovering clues, unveiling secrets, and using your expert reasoning skills!
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional - Children's Department
Join our detective agency and solve the mystery of the hidden library treasure by uncovering clues, unveiling secrets, and using your expert reasoning skills!
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.
Flex your creativity muscles and join us in this Lego-making activity! Participate in our Lego Challenge or use your imagination and create your own. Designs will be displayed and featured in our Children's Library! For ages 5-12 (Under 8 with a caregiver)
Could you be a member of Team Avatar? Come join other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to journey through the four nations and discover which bending ability you’d master.
Discovery Book Club brings together readers eager to explore new genres! Ready to take a chance on something different? Sign up here and start your next reading adventure!
Need help preparing to take the GED Tests? Schedule an intake appointment to register for GED test prep classes. The next one is the in-person intake Friday, 5th of September at 10:00 am. It is located on the ground floor in the back right corner, E124 is the classroom. This is in the Main Library at 303 N Laura Street, Downtown. Make sure to use the parking garage at 33 W Duval St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 or a parking meter. If you park in the garage, bring your parking ticket to your appointment, so we can instruct you on getting it validated before you leave. Please no children allowed, you will be taking a reading assessment. Please be on time because we will close the door at 1010 am. The process usually lasts until 1130 am.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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. Register at jaxpubliclibrary.org.
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!
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!
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!
Ready to take your LEGO building to the next level? This 5-week lab is designed for teens ages 12-17 who are looking to let their imagination run wild! Join us on our journey to a war-torn Neverland, where Peter Pan is gone and the Lost Boys have been killed! Tink’s beleaguered fairy army will need our creativity and innovation to reconstruct the island's defenses around its age-defying magic!
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!
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.
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.
Drop-in to the Teen room to get better at writing and enjoy the process with fellow teens. This writing club encourages self-expression, building self-esteem, confidence, and becoming a better communicator.
Could you be a member of Team Avatar? Come join other teens at Jacksonville Public Library to journey through the four nations and discover which bending ability you’d master.
Main Library - Conference Level Learning Space,Virtual Room 2
Get the author's story behind the story. Authors participate in educational forums, workshops, classes, and events. All genres are welcome to share in the uplift and development of personal growth as an author.
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!
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!
Have trouble navigating your mobile device? Want to learn basic computer skills? Need to practice your typing? Join us at Brentwood for an hour of digital literacy. Bring your own device or use one of our computers.
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!
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!
Join a National Park Service Ranger for an exciting new adventure! In this fun and interactive program, kids will explore the wonders of the outdoors, discover fascinating animals and plants, and learn about the importance of protecting our natural resources. With hands-on activities and storytelling, young adventurers will gain a deeper appreciation for the environment and history in Jacksonville.
Explore the River City Readers Bookmobile and get a free book to keep for your child’s home library!
Galaxy Fest is a science festival for girls of color in our community, which will provide them with the opportunity to engage with women STEM professionals, and a STEM learning environment. Includes science shows, hands-on-experiments, robots .
Fans of D&D will love the supernatural small town adventures within Kids on Bikes! Character sheets and dice will be provided for this beginner-friendly game in a rules-light game system! Registration is encouraged but not required!
Join us at Brown Eastside for our monthly STEM challenge! This month we will be celebrating National Coffee Day and National Playdough Day by making pumpkin spice latte scented playdough!
All materials provided.
Arts, crafts and games are provided for fun and excitement. Opened to youth, ages 5 to 18. No registration needed. Different activities will take place on each Saturday.
Brush up on your chess skills or learn from scratch. This Drop-in welcomes any level of mastery. Come enjoy an age-old game with your fellow customers.
