Books for the Bold is a monthly read-your-own-books discussion group hosted by staff from the Willowbranch Library.

This month’s theme: Books about science

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/.

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.

The Summer Lunch Program provides free meals to children 18 years of age and younger.

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.

The Summer Lunch Program provides free meals to children 18 years of age and younger.

July 7 –  Go Native: Art Around the World (Europe)

July 14  –  Go Native: Art Around the World (South America)

July 21  –  Go Native: Art Around the World (North America)

For kids ages 5-12

July 7 – Cook a Book: Famous People (William Kamkwamba)

July 14 – Cook a Book: Famous People (Jane Goodall)

July 21  – Cook a Book: Famous People (Malala Yousafzai)

Visit jaxpubliclibrary.org/summer for more in depth descriptions about each event.