Join other local readers on the third Thursday of the month as we discuss interesting books for everyone to enjoy.

May reading selection: The Wangs vs. the World, by Jade Chang

Stop in at the Willowbranch Library or call 904.381.8490 for this month’s book selection.

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

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.

Rehearsals are underway, the harpsichord has had its preliminary tuning, and the music is getting prepared for you to enjoy our annual concert benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).   You will hear a variety of sounds in music of Telemann, Gershwin, Vaughan Williams, Schickele, and Jacob.  The concert is free, but please be generous in your donations to JDRF so we can make Diabetes type I, Diabetes type none.  Greet us afterwards for at a delicious reception!

This is a 6 week class where we will explore the aspects of creating with clay off the wheel. You’ll become very comfortable working with coils, pinch pots and slabs.  You will learn to use underglazes to decorate your pieces.  Instructor provides guidance for all levels of experience with special attention to newcomers.  Experienced potters may pursue independent projects.

Please wear comfortable cotton clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.  You may want to bring an apron to wear and please leave your fine jewelry at home.

Questions can be directed to Patti Moss @ 904-699-7571

Community Bible Study (CBS) is an interdenominational study open to all believers and seekers. Our mission is “to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities through caring, in-depth bible study, available to all.”

This year our 30-week study will be on Corinthians 1 and 2. We offer women’s, men’s, teen’s and children’s classes. Our children’s program is a structured bible study using age appropriate materials for each age. Newborns to teens are welcomed.

Registration fee is $35 for adults and $10 for each child. Fee includes all materials for class. Scholarships are available.

For more information or how to register visit: CBSJacksonville.cbsclass.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.