We’re having a literary pumpkin contest!

Your pumpkin must be a book inspired CHARACTER or SCENE. Pumpkins may be carved or painted and accessories are acceptable. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate! (Please keep in mind that this is a family event.) Pumpkins may be brought to the bookstore anytime from October 24th-31st and will be featured in our store window. Votes will be counted as individual likes on each photo posted on this event! Share the event to help get votes for your Jack O’Lit!

Parade begins at 7 p.m. Murray Hill-O-Ween is a family-friendly Halloween event focused on the goal of promoting the Murray Hill neighborhood and its businesses. The event will consist of two parts, a block party from Post Street to Kerle Street, and a Halloween parade that will start at dusk.
The block party will feature live music, food trucks, a costume contest, kids’ activities and more! The Halloween parade, a Jacksonville first, will cover approximately three quarters of a mile along Edgewood Avenue starting at Plymouth Street and ending at Hamilton Street. The parade will feature floats, huge parade puppets, bands, and costumed characters.

We’re having a literary pumpkin contest!

Your pumpkin must be a book inspired CHARACTER or SCENE. Pumpkins may be carved or painted and accessories are acceptable. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate! (Please keep in mind that this is a family event.) Pumpkins may be brought to the bookstore anytime from October 24th-31st and will be featured in our store window. Votes will be counted as individual likes on each photo posted on this event! Share the event to help get votes for your Jack O’Lit!

Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Bible Study Ortega/Jacksonville on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:30 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.  This year’s 30 week study will be “From the Red Sea to the Jordan River” and will begin on September 5th. No matter what your age, denomination or Bible knowledge – we have a place for you.  Men, women and children are encouraged to come.  Our children’s program offers classes with trained loving teachers with age appropriate curriculum from nursery through high school. Visit our website at CBSJacksonville.cbsclass.org to find out more or to register for fall. Details about an informational tea in early August will also be posted on this website. 

We’re having a literary pumpkin contest!

Your pumpkin must be a book inspired CHARACTER or SCENE. Pumpkins may be carved or painted and accessories are acceptable. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate! (Please keep in mind that this is a family event.) Pumpkins may be brought to the bookstore anytime from October 24th-31st and will be featured in our store window. Votes will be counted as individual likes on each photo posted on this event! Share the event to help get votes for your Jack O’Lit!

One-on-one help with e-books, email, the internet, online applications, and basic computer instruction. For downloadable media assistance, bring your charged laptop, e-reader or tablet.  Tutoring times may change with tutor availability.  Reservations highly recommended; book online at jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor or call 904.381.8490.

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.

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.

Free with Paid Admission, No registration required

Join the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a guided tour of the historic Cummer Gardens, beginning in the Museum lobby.