Stock Up at the FOBBL Spring Book Sale

It's time for the Friends of the Beaches Library spring book sale! Come and get great deals on gently used books and media, and help support your local library. Click here for the event page on Facebook 4/16: Preview Sale for Members Only* 4-8 p.m.(*you can sign up as a FOBBL member at the event … Continue reading Stock Up at the FOBBL Spring Book Sale

Beaches Branch Library Gets a Merlin Ultra Magnifier

This January, the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library donated a state-of-the-art Merlin Ultra Magnifier to the Beaches Branch Library, aimed at supporting individuals with low vision in the local community. It is now set-up and ready for use! This electronic magnification device, renowned for its full high-definition color, wide field of view, and adjustable … Continue reading Beaches Branch Library Gets a Merlin Ultra Magnifier

Use Your Library Card for Free Movies from Kanopy

Kanopy is a popular streaming service that offers a diverse collection of movies, documentaries, and educational content that you can rent for free with your library card. The platform is known for its extensive catalog of critically acclaimed films, classic cinema, and thought-provoking documentaries. What sets Kanopy apart is its focus on providing quality and … Continue reading Use Your Library Card for Free Movies from Kanopy

Beaches Library Children’s Events Calendar January 2024

Happy new year! The Beaches Library has plenty of fun activities planned for January 2024. Some events do require advance registration at https://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events Click here below to download the pdf of Beaches Library Children's events calendar for January 2024 Beaches Branch Library_Posting_12122023_1538Download

Celebrate Trees at the Library with Rockaway

Join FOBBL and Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping on January 20th, 2024, from 10AM-2PM, at the Beaches Branch Library to celebrate trees with free seed packets, pens and a chance to win a 15 gallon tree! In the United States, Arbor Day is most commonly observed on the last Friday in April, but some states have moved the date to … Continue reading Celebrate Trees at the Library with Rockaway