Calendar

Dec
5
Wed
Books for the Bold @ Bold Bean Coffee
Dec 5 @ 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

Dec
6
Thu
GFWC Lakeshore Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting @ GFWC Lakeshore Woman's Club
Dec 6 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Dec 6 @ 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.

True Series Book Club @ Willowbranch Library
Dec 6 @ 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.

Dec
7
Fri
Stories for Young Children @ Willowbranch Library
Dec 7 @ 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
Dec 7 @ 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.

Pastel Drawing Class @ Murray Hill Art Class
Dec 7 @ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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

Dec
8
Sat
Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
Dec 8 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

About Riverside Arts Market

A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.

Santa Stops and Photo Ops @ Jacksonville Main Library
Dec 8 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join the fun as library staff share St. Nick stories and songs, and a visit with Santa Claus. While every effort will be made to ensure participants get a photo with Santa, the program will end promptly as Santa has other stops to make!

Festival Of Lights 5K — Holiday Magic at San Marco Square @ San Marco Square
Dec 8 @ 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

We hope you will join us for Jacksonville’s largest holiday celebration! The Festival of Lights 5K will be held the same evening as San Marco’s Holiday Magic. The 5K and 1 Mile will both start and finish on San Marco Blvd. in the Square. This event will feature:

  • Finisher Medals
  • Carolers
  • Pictures with Santa Clause
  • Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
  • Jugglers
  • Children’s Bounce Games
  • Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers
  • Food & Drinks
  • Christmas Tree Lighting
  • Lots of Christmas Music
  • Bell Ringers
  • The Little Train That Could
  • Jingle Bells for your Shoes
  • Awards for best stroller decoration

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