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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Closed September 6 & 7 for Labor Day.
Main Library: Children's Department

French Storytime: September 2 @ 10:30 am. All ages welcome, but geared towards 4-6 year olds.

Saturday Surprise!: Back to School Party. September 5 @ 2pm. Kids ages 6-12.
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, including regular weekly programs for infants and toddlers, please check out the September calendar (with detailed info here).
Main Library: Teen Department

Gaming Night. August 31 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm

Guitar Lessons. September 3 @ 5pm. Beginning lessons. Pre-registration required.

Teen Poetry Club: September 5 @ 2pm.
***For more Teen department events at the Main Library, please check out the September calendar (with detailed info here).

NATURESCOPE: JAXPARKS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Nature Tales @ Ribault River Preserve. August 31, 10-11am

Trail Walks @ Reddie Point Preserve. August 31, 1-2pm

Wildflower Search @ Reddie Point Preserve. August 31, 2-3pm

MAYOR PEYTON'S BOOK CLUB GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE September's theme is 'Getting to Know Your Park'. See the link for details.

JACKSONVILLE SUNS HOME GAMES
August 31 @ 7:05pm: Clay County Night & Belly Buster Monday
September 1 @ 7:05pm: Fan Appreciation Night & Fifty-Cent Family Feast

ST. AUGUSTINE'S 444TH BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATION September 3-5.

NIGHT FEEDING FUNDRAISER EVENT @ THE CATTY SHACK RANCH September 4, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

FLORIDA SEA TURTLES @ LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND September 5 @ 2pm at Pavillion Two.

GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS PERFORM CIRQUE D'OR @ THE ST. AUGUSTINE AMPITHEATRE September 5 & 6 @ 7:30pm

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET 10am-4pm.

NATIVE SUN KIDS PUZZLE Complete the puzzle at the link and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Kids under 12 only.

FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER Saturdays @ 10am. $5 per family.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Closed February 16 for Presidents Day
Main Library: Children's Department
French Storytime with Ms. Marie: February 18 @ 11:00am. Geared to kids ages 4-6, but all ages welcome. Songs and stories in French.
Magic Tree House Book Club: February 18 @ 3:30pm. Ages 6-12. This month's book is Night of the Ninjas
Saturday Surprise: February 21 @ 2pm. Tea-rific Vietnamese Tea Party
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the February calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Movie Madness: Iron Man February 18 @ 3pm
***More teen programs can be found here.

PRESIDENTIAL PARTY @ MOSH February 16 10am-12noon. "Celebrate our nation’s past leaders in observance of Presidents’ Day. Children will be able to participate in a mock vote, create presidential crafts, and test their knowledge of American trivia."

TREE IDENTIFICATION February 16 @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, 2pm - 3pm. 4th graders and up.

NATURE DISCOVERY @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, February 18 2:30pm - 4pm and February 21, 2pm-3:30pm

FCCJ OPEN HOUSE FOR HIGHSCHOOL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, SENIORS AND PARENTS February 19, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Donwtown campus, more info at the link.

NATURE WEAVING February 20 @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, 10:30am - 11:30am.

NIGHTIME FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. February 20, 6pm - 8:30pm.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER February 21 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

PIRATES ON THE RUN 5K/10K + KIDS RUN IN AMELIA ISLAND February 21 @ 8:30am

MIGHTY TEETH DAY @ FCCJ (NORTH CAMPUS) February 21, 8am - 3pm. Free preventive fluoride treatment for children ages 5-10. Reservations required.

OWL ENCOUNTER February 21 @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

KIDS DRAWING @ NATIVE SUN Complete the drawing and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free snack. Kids ages 12 and under, one entry per person, per month, through February 28.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
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Things to do: Family Edition

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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department
French Storytime: February 4 @ 11am. Geared towards kids 4-6, but all ages welcome.
Cook-a-Book: February 4 @ 3:30pm. Kids ages 5-12. Afternoon snack & book talking.
Saturday Surprise: February 7 @ 2pm. Hand & face painting with your friends
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the February calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Movie Madness: Groundhog Day February 4 @ 3:00pm.
***More teen programs can be found here.

WEE WORKSHOP: LEAF SCAVENGER HUNT February 3 @ CAMP TOMAHAWK, 10:00am - 11:30am, and @ February 4 @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, 10:00am - 11:30am

NIGHT TIME FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. February 6, 6pm - 8:30pm. $10 ages 7+, $5 ages 3-6, free for ages 2 & under.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTERFebruary 7 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

MAYOR PEYTON'S BOOK CLUB GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM & GARDENS February 7 @ 9:00am. Plant a tree at the Arboretum with Mayor Peyton, and take a tree to plant at home. For Mayor Peyton Book Club members only.

SUMMER CAMP EXPO @ JACKSONVILLE FAIRGROUNDS 9am-4pm. Free admission, free parking.

WATER EDUCATION FESTIVAL @ MOSH. Free admission day! February 7, 10:00am - 4:00pm.

KIDS PUZZLE @ NATIVE SUN Complete the puzzle and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Kids ages 12 and under, through January 31.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
Posted by Jenny K

Things to do: Family Edition

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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department
Learn Spanish w/ Ms. Jamie January 28 @ 11:00am. Kids ages 0-8, but geared towards preschoolers.
Homework Help January 28&29 @ 4:00pm.
Family Art Time January 30 @ 11:45am. All ages. Limit of 20 toddlers plus caregivers. Sign up that day.
Saturday Surprise: Bike safety & repair w/ volunteers from Zombie Bikes. Kids 6-12. January 31 @ 2pm (pre-registration required, I'm not sure if there are still openings) See the flyer here.
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the January calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
SAT Prep Class. January 31 @ 1:00pm. Registration required. Geared towards teens 15-18 & their parents.
***More teen programs can be found here.

"OLD IRONSIDES" ACROSS THE NATION @ MOSH. January 31 9:00am - 5:00 pm, & February 1, 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Free public presentation, hands on exhibits & demonstrations. More events at MOSH can be found here.

MAGNET DISTRICT WIDE OPEN HOUSE @ ALL MAGNET SCHOOLS Three one hour sessions on January 28, 9:00am, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm. No appointments necessary. Find more info at the link.

VOLUNTARY PRE-K REGISTRATION @ THE MAIN LIBRARY, FLETCHER HIGHSCHOOL & ED WHITE HIGHSCHOOL January 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm. More information at the link.

BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK 7000 Roosevelt Boulevard. January 31 @ 8:30am - 11:00am.

DAY TIME FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. January 31, 1pm - 6pm. $10 ages 7+, $5 ages 3-6, free for ages 2 & under.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER January 31 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

OWL PROWL UNDER THE STARS AT JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM & GARDENS March 7 @ 7:00pm. Register now, spaces have filled up quick for the past two walks.

KIDS PUZZLE @ NATIVE SUN Complete the puzzle and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Kids ages 12 and under, through January 31.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
Posted by Jenny K

Things to do: Family Edition

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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department
Learn Spanish with Ms. Jamie January 14 @ 11am. Kids ages 0-8, geared towards preschoolers.
Toddler Power Hour January 15 @ 10:30am. Kids ages 18 months - 3 years.
Saturday Surprise: Art Time - metal embossing. Kids ages 6-12. January 17 @ 2pm
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the January calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Home school day. Find out what the library has to offer for home schooled kids, ages 12-18. January 13, 10 am - 12 noon.
Movie Madness!!!Remember the Titans January 16 @ 3pm
***More teen programs can be found here.

SEED ART @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK 7000 Roosevelt Boulevard. January 13 @ 2pm, and January 15 @ 10am.

SATURDAY BRUNCH @ NATIVE SUN BAYMEADOWS January 17, 8am - 1pm. $6.99/lb, all organic ingredients.

TALBOT CRITTERS @ LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK January 17 @ 11am, pavillion one. Event is free with regular park admission.

SKETCH WITH CUBIST PAINTER ALEXANDRA NECHITA @ R. ROBERTS GALLERY January 17 @ 12 noon. Ages 2-12. Crayons and sketch pads will be provided.

DAY TIME FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. January 17, 1pm - 6pm. $10 ages 7+, $5 ages 3-6, free for ages 2 & under.

CSX TRAIN DAYS @ JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS January 17 & 18. $1 train rides all day, courtesy of CSX.

KIDS PUZZLE @ NATIVE SUN Complete the puzzle and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Kids ages 12 and under, through January 31.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.

Posted by Jenny K