This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building, and comprehension.

One-on-one assistance with downloadable media, email, the Internet, online applications, and basic technology instruction. For downloadable media support, please bring your charged laptop or mobile device. Times and locations vary. You can now sign up for your appointment online at https://jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor. Please visit or call your local branch if you need help booking an appointment.

The Summer Lunch Program provides free meals to children 18 years of age and younger.

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The sessions include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability. Led by a trained program leader, these enjoyable and motivational classes may be taken either standing or sitting in a chair.

Sponsored by ElderSource and NEFAHEC.

July 7 –  Go Native: Art Around the World (Europe)

July 14  –  Go Native: Art Around the World (South America)

July 21  –  Go Native: Art Around the World (North America)

For kids ages 5-12

July 7 – Cook a Book: Famous People (William Kamkwamba)

July 14 – Cook a Book: Famous People (Jane Goodall)

July 21  – Cook a Book: Famous People (Malala Yousafzai)

Visit jaxpubliclibrary.org/summer for more in depth descriptions about each event.

Ronald McDonald will visit our library! Sing, laugh, and read along with our favorite clown. Ronald will read stories to the children with engaging humor and a little bit of magic. For children ages 5-12

This is an ongoing class that meets every Friday for all artists levels. The class will focus on pastels, materials and techniques.

Students will work from a live model and still life setups on a rotating basis using various types of soft pastels and supports. Check our website for the recommended supply list.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Arthur @ 904-327-7439

About Riverside Arts Market

A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.

Take part in hands-on, minds-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and math concepts. Together we’ll explore, create and discover through weekly challenges, experiments and projects. Whether building boats or making works of art, you’ll have so much fun you won’t realize you’re actually learning! For children ages 5 – 12.