Books for the Bold is a monthly read-your-own-books discussion group hosted by staff from the Willowbranch Library. Read a book that fits the monthly theme and then come talk about it over coffee at Bold Bean!

June theme: Books by or about LGBT+ people

Hashrocket software developers host Coffee and Code in Riverside at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, 869 Stockton St. Suite 1-2 in Riverside.  Free to attend. For information, call Shaun Hubbard at 904-339-7047 or RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/jax-code-and-coffee/.

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.

True Stories meets on the first Thursday of every month to discuss a nonfiction book selection.  At February’s meeting come prepared to discuss your favorite nonfiction reads and recommend books for future meetings.

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.

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.

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

The Garden Club of Jacksonville, Inc. hosts Blooms Galore and More, a plant sale and festival on Saturday, April 7 from 9am to 3PM (Rain or Shine), located on the beautiful St. Johns River at 1005 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida. It is free and open to the public.

Guests have the opportunity to purchase plants grown by Garden Club members at exceptional prices. A benefit to these plants is that they are already acclimated to our local climate.

The Garden Club of Jacksonville, Inc. is a 501(C) (3) not for profit organization whose goals are to educate, beautify and conserve. The Club supports city projects such as the Botanical Gardens at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, the Jacksonville Arboretum/Gardens and the St. Johns Riverkeeper. Membership is open to all. Come out and see what we are all about!