For teens: ALA Banned Book Week is September 25 to October 1 and San Marco’s program is being offered at 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 28. Some very interesting books made the ALA’s latest list of top challenged books, so any teens who want to participate should be ready for a lively discussion and program.

The Happy Hound Dog Resorts Social Hour — Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, no charge, only need to provide vaccination records, otherwise free to use and socialize your dog(s). 4603 Shirley Avenue, (904) 800-8800

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/.

North Florida Land Trust is hosting a Wine and Vines Garden Workshop at their river-friendly and edible yard at their office in Riverside. Garrett Llopiz of Ecodesign Solutions will be joining NFLT to talk about microclimates and groundcovers to compliment the change of the seasons. Everyone is invited to attend and will receive a sweet potato vine cutting to take home. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Genevieve Fletcher at [email protected] or call (904) 479-1967.

Come out and play board games at the library! Bring your own games or play games provided by the library. Bring your own friends or make new ones today!

This is a 6 week long class that is designed to teach students of varied experience.  Beginners are welcome.

Students will have a chance to make their very own dinnerware set including bowls, vessel, cups, mugs, and plates. Ceramic terminology along with basic glazing techniques will also be taught in this class.

Questions can be directed to Cat Plasko, [email protected]

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.

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.

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