Music Club- Tropic of Cancer

On March 20th, come meet and hear the six musicians that are Tropic of Cancer. They have a sound and style derived from a variety of musical influences, combining odd time signature, angular rhythms with Jazz, Reggae, Samba and African rhythms. They are called Tropic of Cancer since much of their inspiration came from the warm latitudes of Jamaica, West Africa, India, the Middle East and Latin America. Come learn about the band’s "New World Lounge” sound of drums, percussion, vibraphone, saxophone, guitar, and fretless bass. They’ll also be bringing instruments for the kids to use to play along!

Music Club is a program series geared towards ages 8-12, although ages 6-14 are more than welcome to come. Call 630-2417 for more information.

Check out a video from when their last Music Club appearance.

http://jplmainchildrens.blogspot.com/2011/07/music-club.html

March Calendar

You Are My Cupcake (Happy Valentine's Day!)

Happy Valentine's Day!! 

We wanted to share a sweet book with you on this holiday! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day... come check out You are my Cupcake by Joyce Wan- or any number of other sweet offerings!

Raising a Money-Smart Kid

Raising a Money-Smart Kid

This free workshop empowers parents and caregivers with the information necessary to help children and teens with spending and saving concepts. The first 200 attendees receive a FREE Kids Wealth kit; Registration is required. The Jacksonville Public Library has partnered with the UF/Duval County Extension Office, Real$ense Prosperity Campaign, Family Foundations and Bank On Jacksonville for "Florida Saves in Jacksonville: Smart investing @ your library." This program is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing @your library, a partnership with the American Library Association. Click on the date/ time you would like to attend in order to register.

Thursday, February 16, 2012 @ Noon

Main Library

Hicks Auditorium

303 Laura St. N.

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Saturday, February 18, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.

South Mandarin Regional Library

12125 San Jose Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32223

Saturday, February 18, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.

Bradham Brooks Northwest Branch Library

1755 Edgewood Ave. W.

Jacksonville, FL 32208

Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ Noon

Main Library

Hicks Auditorium

303 Laura St. N.

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library

6887 103rd St.

Jacksonville, FL 32210

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.

Southeast Regional Library

10599 Deerwood Park Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32256

Friday, March 9, 2012 @ 11:00 a.m.

Pablo Creek Regional Library

13295 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32246

Saturday, March 10, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.

Dallas Graham Branch Library

2304 N. Myrtle Ave.

Jacksonville, FL 32209

Cook a Book

Join us this Wednesday to make LOVE POTION!! In cupples.... wondering what a cupple is? Join us on Wednesday at 3:30pm to find out!

(It is a cup.... made out of an apple!)

February Calendar

Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the potty snatchers

Are you a fan of Captain Underpants? Check out the new graphic novels by George and Harold, the co-stars of the awesome Captain Underpants books!

Did you know that Dav Pilkey also wrote picture books? If you're a fan, you have to check out:

Kat Kong

Dog Breath

The Paperboy

Cook a Book

100 Favorite Picture Books

The votes are in! Jacksonville Public Library staff voted on their favorite picture books. Check out the winning books. Did your favorites make the list? Maybe you'll discover some new favorites!

Come into the library to see the poster in person and take a few of the titles home!

 

Super Saturdays

School aged kids, are you wondering what to do with your Saturday afternoons? Spend them with us! We have a wonderful series of programs starting on January 7th. There's so much to do at the Main Library!