Calendar

May
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Tai Chi @ Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library
May 1 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Please join us for this introductory class that will cover the first 17 moves and explore other health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi. Often referred to as “moving meditation,”the Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal arts incorporates stretching and turning in a sequence of 108 movements to reduce tension, improve circulation and balance, and increase strength and flexibility. Free and open to the public.

3-D Pens @ San Marco Library
May 1 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

As the end of another school year approaches, students’ thoughts may turn to what they can give as small gifts to friends and favorite teachers. The San Marco Library is offering a 3-D Printer Pen demonstration, and will show how to create fun crafts for classmates and teachers. This program is intended for teens 13-18.

All programs are free and open to the public. jaxpubliclibrary.org

Books for the Bold @ Bold Bean Coffee
May 1 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Books for the Bold is a monthly read-your-own-books discussion group hosted by staff from the Willowbranch Library. Read a book that fits the monthly theme and then come talk about it over coffee at Bold Bean!

June theme: Books by or about LGBT+ people

May
2
Thu
Young Children Read, Play, and Learn @ Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library
May 2 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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. 

All programs are free and open to the public.

GFWC Lakeshore Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting @ GFWC Lakeshore Woman's Club
May 2 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
May 2 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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.

Hemming Park Walking Club Kick-off @ Hemming Park
May 2 @ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Beginning Thursday, January 10th, join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a fast-paced 30-minute walk in downtown Jacksonville, led by Friends of Hemming Park staff. We will meet near the “Opposing Forces” sculpture in Hemming Park at the corner of  Monroe and Laura Streets. Our route will change daily, and we will visit a variety of Jacksonville landmarks during this fun, free, twice-weekly event. For more information, email [email protected]

True Series Book Club @ Willowbranch Library
May 2 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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.

May
3
Fri
Stories for Young Children @ Willowbranch Library
May 3 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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.

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
May 3 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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.