Ho-Ho-Ho and Winter Break Activities for All Ages Mouthwatering gingerbread treats and cozy Family Movie Nights are just a few of the winter fun activities planned at your library. Santa will add smiles to little faces and gaming will brighten teen faces. So bring the whole family and, while you're there, pick up a Reading with Ringling Bros.® Rewards Club Card. Kids can read their way to the circus by reading five books between Dec. 10 – Jan. 10.
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New Online High School Available at the Library It's FREE. Please help us spread the word! Do you know an adult at least 19 years old who didn't finish high school but would like to earn a diploma? Now is their time at the library! Thanks to a new accredited Florida program called Career Online High School, our library will offer 74 scholarships from December through March 30 to qualified adults. Please spread the word about this free program. Learn more.
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Movies, Music, E-books, Audiobooks & More! Use your library card to download favorite family holiday titles. Whether your tastes are classic or contemporary, you're sure to find something to enjoy.
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Enjoy the Sounds of Brass Bring the entire family to a professional concert and pay nothing! The Florida Brass Ensemble will present a free concert as part of the library's Intermezzo Concert series. Find out more.
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NEW 2nd Wednesday Concert Series—Lunch @ The Lounge
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Wednesday, Dec. 9, NoonThe Lounge @ 303 North Bring your lunch and listen to Celtic Christmas carols by Meridian at the very first Lunch @ The Lounge. This new free monthly concert series will feature diverse musical acts. So mark your calendars and get ready to lunch n' listen. Learn more.
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Get great strategies to manage your holiday—and other special event—spending. This workshop is part of the free Get Financially Fit @ Your Library series. Register free.
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When Elves Attack by Tim Dorsey Take a holiday break and come discuss When Elves Attack by Tim Dorsey. New members are always welcome to the adult book club celebrating Florida authors and literature.
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I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American StoryDec. 19, 2015 – Feb. 28, 2016, Main Library This traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution celebrates Asian Pacific American history across a multitude of diverse cultures and explores how Asian Pacific Americans have shaped and been shaped by the course of the nation’s history. Special programs take place in January and February. Learn more.
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Lawyers in Libraries – General Advice on Topics Multiple Dates and Locations - Restoration of Civil Rights in Florida
- Landlord/Renter Issues
- Living & Final Wills, Medical Directives, Powers of Attorney
- How to Bring/Defend a Case in Small Claims Court and Other Consumer Rights
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50 or older? Take advantage of free programs From advice on how to avoid frauds and scams to dealing with new technology, we've got you covered. Check out JPL 50+ workshops offered at the Main Library.
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- Technology Test Drive: Try out laptops and tablets before you shop for the holidays. Our e-library specialists will answer questions and give unbiased advice.
- 3D Printing: Basics, Introduction to 3D Design, Holiday Ornaments and 3D Modeling with Blender
- Catalog of Classes: Web Design, Digital Photography, 3D Design, Android Tablets & Smartphones
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How smart is your smartphone? As technology improves, the smartphones—basically small computers—we carry in our pockets are getting smarter every day. In addition, hundreds of apps are available to make our lives easier. Which ones should you choose? We asked our e-library specialist to suggest a few. Learn more.
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Parlez-vous français? Come learn conversation French with us at the library! This three-part interactive course will include Transparent Language Online training, discussion in French, assessment, access to free practice resources and all things French! Times and location.
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Help bring music back to our schools Instrument donations accepted Dec. 1 – 19 Getting musical instruments into the hands of students in Duval County Public Schools is the goal of the first-ever Instruments for Change drive. To benefit the children, gently used musical instruments will be accepted at drop-off locations including six libraries throughout Jacksonville. Monetary donations may also be made to purchase new instruments. Here's how you can help.
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Hour of Code: Computer Coding for Beginners Various locations and times School-age youngsters and teens can take part in the Hour of Code this December. A global initiative to introduce kids to computer science and code, thousands of Hour of Code events are planned worldwide during the week of Dec. 7 – 13, designated as Computer Science Week. Learn more.
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May the Force Be with You @ your library Wed. Dec. 9 &16 and Sat. Dec. 5 &12 Various locations and times Prepare for Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens with Star War parties, snacks and themed activities, games and art projects at five library locations, all in a galaxy close to your home!
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BOOK IT! Family Fun Run for Children's Library Programs Sunday Jan. 31, 2016 Register to run a fast 5K route at the Avenues Mall that will allow racers to BOOK IT! in support of children's programs at the library. Enjoy a post-run vendor fair and a Kids Zone. Prizes for top performers and visors for the first 100 runners. Learn more.
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