Every Saturday from 2-6PM at the Beaches Branch Library, you can drop in and play chess in the conference room. No pre-registration required! All ages and all skill levels are welcome. You can learn to play, improve your skills, and compete with other players. The Benefits of Playing Chess Chess has endured for centuries not … Continue reading Learn to Play Chess at the Library
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Comic Fest Returns to Beaches Library for 10th Year
Beaches Library Comic Fest is back for its 10th year on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 1–4 p.m. Join us for an all-ages, fandom-filled afternoon of reading, creativity, and pop culture fun! Check out the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/15GPvmZoYk/ Sponsored by the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library and brought to life by your favorite … Continue reading Comic Fest Returns to Beaches Library for 10th Year
Meet Author and Illustrator Zoe Persico at the Junior Lit Chat Event!
Calling all young book lovers and aspiring artists! The Beaches Branch Library is hosting a Junior Lit Chat with Zoe Persico on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM in the Community Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library, this engaging event is a fantastic opportunity for kids to … Continue reading Meet Author and Illustrator Zoe Persico at the Junior Lit Chat Event!
Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Lift Every Voice and Sing
This month we celebrate the 125th anniversary of Lift Every Voice and Sing, written by Jacksonville’s own James Weldon Johnson. This powerful song, recognized by the NAACP as the Black National Anthem, continues to inspire generations. Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Beaches Branch Library 4:00pm - 5:00pm Join us for a special event designed … Continue reading Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Lift Every Voice and Sing