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Jun
12
Wed
Young Children Read, Play and Learn @ San Marco Library
Jun 12 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building and comprehension. Arts & Crafts or Open Play following program. Early literacy toys ranging from building blocks to dinosaurs will be made available. Caregivers must stay with children at all times.

Drop Everything and Read @ San Marco Library
Jun 12 @ 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

Take a break from the summer heat and join library staffers as we read out loud for 15 minutes every day! We’ll read our favorite books to you, and you might even decide to check out a copy of the title for yourself.

Dementia Support for Caregivers @ River Garden
Jun 12 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Jun
13
Thu
Young Children Read, Play, and Learn @ Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library
Jun 13 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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. 

All programs are free and open to the public.

Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Jun 13 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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.

Hemming Park Walking Club Kick-off @ Hemming Park
Jun 13 @ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Beginning Thursday, January 10th, join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a fast-paced 30-minute walk in downtown Jacksonville, led by Friends of Hemming Park staff. We will meet near the “Opposing Forces” sculpture in Hemming Park at the corner of  Monroe and Laura Streets. Our route will change daily, and we will visit a variety of Jacksonville landmarks during this fun, free, twice-weekly event. For more information, email [email protected]

Drop Everything and Read @ San Marco Library
Jun 13 @ 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

Take a break from the summer heat and join library staffers as we read out loud for 15 minutes every day! We’ll read our favorite books to you, and you might even decide to check out a copy of the title for yourself.

My Space Art Adventure @ San Marco Library
Jun 13 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

5, 4, 3, 2, 1…Blast off! to My Space Adventure. Over the next six weeks, we will explore a universe of fun art projects. It will be out of this world for kids ages 5-12. Space is limited.

Universe of Superheroes @ San Marco Library
Jun 13 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Superheroes unite! Join us as we delve into the universes of Marvel and DC! We will discuss heroes and villains, create fandom crafts, and have super snacks. No capes required. This program is for teens ages 13-17.

JCVA Art Exhibit @ Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus
Jun 13 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Wilson Center for the Arts at Florida State College at Jacksonville, South Campus hosts Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts (JCVA) summer art exhibit.  The exhibit begins Thursday, June 13 with an opening reception from 5 – 7 PM.  Showcasing JCVA member’s paintings and photographs, the exhibit runs through July 10, 2019.

All are invited to attend the opening reception and to view the summer show throughout its duration.

“he Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.  South Campus: 904-646-2111, http://www[email protected]