INFANT & TODDLER Things to Do Infant & Toddler Events

Nature Nuggets

Nature Nuggets are short, minute-long videos drawn from PBS’s NATURE, one of the most-watched documentary film series on public television. Nature Nuggets began as a new pilot campaign by WNET’s Education Department to test text-based technology as an effective community engagement technique. For this purpose, the minute-long videos from the NATURE series were repackaged for early learners (ages 2 to 6) and promoted as a tool for active science and language learning opportunities to parents, educators, and caregivers across the nation. Nature Nuggets videos are available by visiting florida.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/ nature-nuggets or on the Nature on PBS YouTube page. j florida.pbslearningmedia.org

Pop-Up Storytime • June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 10am to 10:30am

The South Mandarin Branch Library hosts a pop-up storytime. Kids are invited for singing, dancing, playing, reading, and more. Registration is required for this event and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. Jacksonville Public Library, South Mandarin Branch / 904-255-2665 / 12125 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 / jaxpubliclibrary.org

Mandarin Lutheran Church Baby Pantry

June 4, 18, July 2, 16, 10am to 12noon

The goal of the MLC Baby Pantry is to supply local families in need with baby care items, including diapers, wipes, bath needs, rash cream, ointments, and gently used clothing at no cost to parents in the Jacksonville area. The baby pantry is open on the first and third Sunday of each month from 10am to 12noon. Availability of items is on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring proof of residency (driver’s license, rental agreement, or mortgage statement), as well as proof that the child you are receiving supplies for is your child (birth certificate) or in your care. Need is on the honor system. They are not asking for proof of income but do ask only that you help them be able to help as many people as possible. Mandarin Lutheran Church / 904268-4591 / 11900 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 / mandarinlutheran.org

Middleburg/Clay Hill Baby Storytime

June 6, 20, July 18, 10:15am to 11:15am

Toddlers and babies age 23 months and under are invited to sing, bounce, and play. Join library staff for a special lapsit program for you and your little one. Each week will feature a different topic, including manners, sharing, and meeting new people. Free. Clay County Public Library, Middleburg/Clay Hill Branch / 904541-5855 / 2245 Aster Avenue, Middleburg, FL 32068 / www.claycountygov.com

Resource Fair with Food and Diaper Distribution • June 7, 21, July 5, 19, 2pm to 4pm Angel Kids Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing health disparities and supporting children and families, hosts a Resource Fair with Food and Diaper Distribution. The Resource Fair is a community-focused event that aims to provide resources and support to families in the local communities. The event will include food distribution, and through a partnership with Safe Futures Foundation, will also provide diaper and hygiene supplies. The event is free and open to the public and is designed to provide families with access to essential resources, regardless of their income or background. In addition to the food and diaper distribution, the Resource Fair will feature a variety of community partners and resources, including educational materials and employment opportunities. Angel Kids Pediatrics / 904-224-5437 / 2040 Riverview St, Jacksonville, FL 32208 / www.myangelkids.com

Summer Baby Storytime

June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26 10:15am to 10:45am

Celebrate summer and join library staff for a perfect first storytime for babies. This gentle lapsit program features action rhymes, songs, and stories presented in a circle time format in the Children’s Library. For babies up to 12 months; siblings welcome. Free. St. Johns County Public Library, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch / 904-827-6950 / 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 / sjcpls.org

Birthing 101

June 27, 6:30pm to 7:30pm

This free one-hour session will introduce expectant parents to basic childbirth education. This class will cover the purpose of childbirth education, pregnancy warning signs, discomforts of pregnancy, how your body prepares for birth, signs of labor, stages of labor, how partners can support moms, medication in labor and birth, and cesarean birth. Free. Pediatric Associates / 954-966-8000 / pediatricassociates.com