Thank You to Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville Beach

Thank you to our friends at the Kiwanis Club of the Jacksonville Beaches for their generous donation of $628 used to purchase new tables for our bi-annual Book Sale. Funds generated from our Book Sales help support programs and events at the Beaches Branch of Jacksonville library in Neptune Beach. The Kiwanis Club is a … Continue reading Thank You to Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville Beach

Soothing Sensory Kits at the Beaches Library

Even in a calm quiet place like the library, some people can feel a little anxious. The Beaches Branch Library has a free sensory kit area, where anyone can use the items to help them have a better (and calmer) library experience. About Our Library Sensory Kits You'll find the Sensory Kits located at the … Continue reading Soothing Sensory Kits at the Beaches Library

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

FOBBL Brings Big Screens to the Library

FOBBL funds were used to purchase large screen TVs for the meeting rooms and main library area, where you can see them prominently displayed. They will be put to good use for announcements, meetings and events. The large flat screen TVs will make viewing easy and look great on the wall! Interested in reserving the … Continue reading FOBBL Brings Big Screens to the Library

FOBBL Makes the Library More Musical

FOBBL is pleased to share that we have donated a lovely black baby grand piano to the library. This addition is now on display in the large community room. The baby grand piano is a smaller version of the traditional grand piano, measuring between 5' to 5'10" in length. Its design allows it to fit … Continue reading FOBBL Makes the Library More Musical