South Mandarin Library is thrilled to be hosting their first ever Comic Con event! Don’t miss out on fandom fun for all ages on May 5 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The day will include a cosplay workshop with Hellgirl Cosplay at 11:30 a.m.; a costume contest at 2 p.m.; story time and crafts for kids at the top of each hour; Rocco’s Pizzeria Food Truck for a delicious lunch; and so much more! Fasten your cape, grab your family and friends, and join the staff of JPL for a day filled with all things Comic! Check out our website jaxpubliclibrary.org/comic-con-2018 for a complete list of times and events.

The festival will feature an All You Can Nosh (Eat) format that is sure to entice the community’s collective taste buds with delicious Jewish food. This year’s event tastings will focus on traditional, Israeli, Jewish holidays and desserts.

Brisket, bagels, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, falafel, kugel and assorted desserts will be available for sampling by all attendees. Other types of Jewish foods will also be available. Jewish cooking combines the cooking styles of the many places that Jews have lived throughout the ages, especially eastern Europe, Germany, Spain and the Mediterranean. The constellation of these varied cuisines into one is uniquely Jewish.

The event will include the seventh annual Jewish baking contest, Bubbe’s Bake Off – “bubbe” is Yiddish for “grandmother.” Last year featured expert judges including food bloggers and recipe book authors. There will be a children’s division for younger bakers to participate in as well. This year’s event will also feature the “L’Chaim Wine Wall,” where for $18 attendees purchase a ticket and get to pick a mystery bottle of wine from the wall. There is significance behind the ticket cost – the Hebrew letters in “Chai” (which is part of “L’chaim”) add up to the number 18.

Individual tickets to the Jewish food festival cost $25, and family passes for up to two adults and their children 16 and under are $75. Kids three and under are free with a paid individual admission. For more information and to purchase tickets online, go to thetemplejacksonville.org.

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.

Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to the generous support of Florida Blue. Guests can enjoy free admission to the Galleries and Gardens. Each Tuesday evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.

Reservations recommended

Tap into Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café. Every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the Cummer Café patio, take in the sunset while listening to local musicians with beer, wine, or artfully inspired tapas for sale at the Café. Reserve your table by calling 904.899.6022.

The Jax Harmony Chorus, a Sweet Adelines group, rehearses every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Open houses are held every 4th Tuesday but you are welcome any time! As a member of the chorus, you will belong to a worldwide family of friends who value the joy of singing chord-ringing, fun-filled harmony.