Upcoming library events

Mother Goose Storytime

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Main Library at Shad Children's Orientation Room

Mother Goose Storytime is for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. There will be short stories, music and dancing. Limit of 10 babies. Sign up that day.

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council/Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Program

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: University Park Branch Library at Public Meeting Room A

Program facilitated by Junior Achievement in which older Girl Scouts help younger Girl Scouts learn about financial literacy.

FUN ACTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: San Marco Branch Library at Study Room

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Girl Scout Troop 372

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Pablo Creek Branch Library at Conference Room

Work on badges, and community service projects

Toddler Art Time

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Main Library at Hightower Children's Art Room

Toddler Art Time is for children 18 months to 3 years old to discover art through many different techniques. Limit of 10 toddlers plus their caregivers. Sign-up that day.

Stories for Families

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Southeast Branch Library at Children's Room

Music,activities, and stories for children 0-5 with parents or caregivers. Older children, welcome! Children's Department.
Registration morning of program.

Thanksgiving Craft

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Beaches Branch Library at Children's Room

Join us and make a Thanksgiving craft while supplies last. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Preschool Storytime

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Main Library at Children's Alligator Couch

...is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. We will sing, tell stories and have fun!

Family Art Time

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 11:45 AM
Where: Main Library at Hightower Children's Art Room

Family Art Time is for the whole family (all ages) to create together. Limit of 20 kids and caregivers. Sign-up that day.

Chess Tutoring

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: San Marco Branch Library at Study Room

Teaching kids 2nd grade thru 5th grade how to Play Chess.

Saturday Surprize

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Webb Wesconnett Branch Library at Meeting Room C

Come join us as we play actual games that doesn't include computer or video games

Mother Goose

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: West Regional Branch Library

Children's Librarian engages baby with story, rhymes, & music.
Also may use puppets and fingerplays.
Age birth - 18 months, with attending adult.

Music and Movement Storytime

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Willow Branch Library at Magazine Room

Join us to sing, dance and play rythmn instruments, ages 2-5.

Homework Center

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Graham Branch Library at Meeting Room

Homework and school study only for grades K - 12. Staff will be available to assist students. Computers, headphones for students accessing the Duval County School electronic learning programs and some limited supplies will also be available.

Crafts For Families

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Southeast Branch Library at Children's Room

Crafts Program for ages 6-12. Younger kids welcome with parents.

Board Game Battle (Ages 3-12)

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: South Mandarin Branch Library

Enjoy playing board games in the Children's Room!

Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 199

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Pablo Creek Branch Library at Community Room B

Arts, crafts, reading, and writing, etc

Chess Night

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Conference Room

CHess for children of all ages and levels. Instruction offered for beginners.

Spanish Story Hour

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Webb Wesconnett Branch Library at Meeting Room C

Children ages 3-5 Spanish Story Hour.

Mother Goose Story Time

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: Southeast Branch Library at Children's Room

Stories, fingerplays, and music for infants 0-18 months with an adult.
Register the day of the program.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: Regency Square Branch Library at Childrens Story Area

Stories, songs and fingerplays, A fun and learn time for the toddlers.

Family Preschool storytime

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Highlands Branch Library at Auditorium

Come join Ms. Ashley every Tuesday morning for a fun, learning-filled storytime! We'll sing, dance, play, and read some great stories. All children 0-6 years old are welcome, with their caregiver. (Please call 757-7702 to make reservations for groups of 5 or more.)kids each.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: West Regional Branch Library

Children's librarian reads story; engages children with songs, fingerplay, and take-home craft. Ages 0-3, with adult.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Southeast Branch Library at Children's Room

Interactive stories, action rhymes, and music for children ages 18 months to 36 months with an adult.
Register the day of the program.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: West Regional Branch Library

Children's librarian reads story; engages children with song, fingerplay, and take-home craft. Ages 0-3, with adult.

Mother Goose Time

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Pablo Creek Branch Library at Community Room A

Stories, fingerplays and music for infants 0 to 18 months with an adult.

Homework Center

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Graham Branch Library at Meeting Room

Homework and school study only for grades K - 12. Staff will be available to assist students. Computers, headphones for students accessing the Duval County School electronic learning programs and some limited supplies will also be available.

Captain Jack's Tuesdays Kids Games and Fun

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Webb Wesconnett Branch Library at Meeting Room B

Come join Captain Jack with games and fun galore every other Tuesday

Creative Writing

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Main Library

Children between the ages of 8 and 13 are welcome to join Ms. Jaime every Tuesday at 4pm for the Creative Writing Workshop. This class enables children to express themselves freely with a different writing prompt each week. Imagination and inventive spirit required.

Pre-School Storytime

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Bradham-Brooks Northwest Branch Library at Community Room

join us for pre school storytime.

Family Preschool Story Time

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: Pablo Creek Branch Library at Community Room A

Story time for children up to age 5, attended by an adult caregiver.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: University Park Branch Library at Children's Area

toddler story time

Family Preschool MUSIC time

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Highlands Branch Library at Auditorium

Come join Ms. Kathleen as she plays childhood favorite songs on her flute every Wednesday morning for a fun, musical experience! All children 0-5 years old are welcome, with their caregiver.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: San Marco Branch Library at Study Room

Telling stories to childrens

Family Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Beaches Branch Library at Community Room

This is a storytime for children ages birth to age 5 and their families.

Family Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Maxville Branch Library at Multipurpose Room

Help foster your child's early literacy skills with stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts and games. Children ages 0-5 and their families.

Toddler Time (ages 19 months-3 years)

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: South Mandarin Branch Library at Multipurpose Room A

Story Time for toddlers. Note that start times have changed.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Stories for toddlers ages 19 months up to 3 years old. Toddler to be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Please pre-register 30 minutes before program.

Jack's Tiny Tots MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Webb Wesconnett Branch Library at Meeting Room B

JOIN Jack FOR SOME MUSICAL MOVEMENT, ANCING, INSTRUMENT PLAYING AND FUN ALL ALONG THE WAY

Family Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Southeast Branch Library at Room B

Stories for children 0-5 with caregiver

Preschool at the Library, with Ms. Jaime

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Main Library at Terry Children's Theater

Preschool at the Library, with Ms. Jaime, is an interactive storytime program with a strong focus on early literacy skills. Children ages 3 to 5 are welcome to participate in music, movement, stories, and activities. Followed by Preschool Project with Ms. Marie.

Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Stories for preschoolers ages 3-5. Children attend without a caregiver. Please pre-register 30 minutes before start of program.

Stories for Families (all ages)

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: South Mandarin Branch Library at Multipurpose Room A

Stories for all ages. Note that start times have changed.

Homework Center

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Graham Branch Library at Meeting Room

Homework and school study only for grades K - 12. Staff will be available to assist students. Computers, headphones for students accessing the Duval County School electronic learning programs and some limited supplies will also be available.

Library Closes

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: West Regional Branch Library

Closes 6 p.m. for holiday

PRE-SCHOOL FAMILY STORYTIME

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:15 PM
Where: Regency Square Branch Library at Community Room A & B

VARIOUS CHILDREN ACTIVITIES & STORIES

Library Closed

When: Thursday, November 26, 2009 - All Day
Where: West Regional Branch Library

Closed for Thanksgiving holidays.

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: Regency Square Branch Library at Childrens Story Area

Stories, songs and fingerplays, A fun and learn time for the toddlers.

San Marco Toddler Time

When: Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: San Marco Branch Library

Storybook and Craft time.

Dramarama

When: Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Terry Children's Theater

Dramarama is for kids ages 7 to 12 to express themselves on stage! So, if you like to perform, join us for some improv and other drama games.

Library Closed

When: Friday, November 27, 2009 - All Day
Where: West Regional Branch Library

Closed for Thanksgiving holidays.

Mother Goose Storytime

When: Friday, November 27, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Main Library at Shad Children's Orientation Room

Mother Goose Storytime is for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. There will be short stories, music and dancing. Limit of 10 babies. Sign up that day.

Family Preschool Storytime

When: Friday, November 27, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Main Library at Children's Alligator Couch

...is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. We will sing, tell stories and have fun!