The Importance of Early Literacy Programs in Libraries

Early literacy programs in libraries play a critical role in shaping the foundation of a child’s educational journey. Through story times, literacy workshops, and access to children's books, libraries create environments where young minds can flourish. These programs are not only about learning to read but about fostering a lifelong love of learning and curiosity … Continue reading The Importance of Early Literacy Programs in Libraries

FOBBL Fall Book Sale Volunteers Needed

The 2024 FOBBL Fall book sale will be here before we know it and we need volunteers! We get started preparing on 9/13 and the first day of the sale is 9/17 for Members Presale. Pat Post is our volunteer coordinator: Send her an email if interested at papost@mac.com Also, … Continue reading FOBBL Fall Book Sale Volunteers Needed

Donate Florida School Yearbooks to the Jacksonville Library

If you have yearbooks just collecting dust, the Jacksonville Public Library is collecting school yearbooks for their Special Collection. You can drop them off at any Jacksonville Library, included the Beaches Library and specify that it’s for Special Collections at the Main Library. They are collecting yearbooks from all Duval County schools (public and private) … Continue reading Donate Florida School Yearbooks to the Jacksonville Library

Another Great Year for Beaches Library Comic Fest 2024

Beaches Library Comic Fest took over the Beaches Branch Library on May 4th, 2024 and nearly 900 attendees attended the festivities. There was music, cosplay, unique vendors and many activities through the day. Nancy Flynn Photography was there capturing all the fun with a cool comic book themed background. She also snapped pics during the … Continue reading Another Great Year for Beaches Library Comic Fest 2024

Thank You for Another Successful Book Sale!

Thank you to everyone who came out and shopped, and those that helped out at our 2024 Spring Book Sale. It was a great success, grossing over $10,000 for the library and adding 55 new Friends of the Beaches Branch Library members. Our Fall and Spring book sales are our biggest fund raisers each year, … Continue reading Thank You for Another Successful Book Sale!