SUMMER GUIDE

HANDS-ON FUN

Junior Artists

June 1 – July 31

Kids ages 5 to 8 are invited to the library for a live art program. Each week, library staff will read a book and then attendees will create artwork inspired by the theme. Registration is required for this event and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. Attendance is limited. Please arrive early to check in. Check-in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.

May 29 – June 3

Theme: Summer Kick Off // Featured Book: Shark Dog! By Ged Adamson

June 5-10

Theme: Teamwork // Featured Book: Colors versus Shapes by Mike Boldt

June 12-17

Theme: Family // Featured Book: The Katha Chest by Radhiah Chowdhury

June 19-24

Theme: Robots and Monsters // Featured

Book: Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems

June 26 – July 1

Theme: Neighbors // Featured Book: May I

Come In? by Marsha Diane Arnold

Mondays, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 4pm to 5pm – Southeast Regional Branch

Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, 12noon to 1pm – South Mandarin Branch

Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:30pm to 4:30pm – Argyle Branch

Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 4pm to 5pm – Highlands Regional Branch

Jacksonville Public Library / 904-255-2665 / jaxpubliclibrary.org

Southeast Regional Branch / 10599 Deerwood Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256

South Mandarin Branch / 12125 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223

Argyle Branch / 7973 Old Middleburg Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32222

Highlands Regional Branch / 1826 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Home Depot Kids Workshop

June 3, July 1, August 5, 9am to 12noon

Offered the first Saturday of each month between 9am and 12 noon. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a free certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Kids can build their project and finish it with paint. Free for kids 5 to 12.

June 3 – Putting Green

July 1 – Fireworks Bean Bag Toss

August 5 – Treasure Chest

Area Home Depot Stores / www.homedepot.com

Drop-in Saturday Morning Cartooning

June 3, 17, 9:30am to 11:30am

Meet up to get feedback on your comics projects, discover helpful resources, and learn about submitting your self-published comics to the library's collection. Open to first-time comics creators and anyone who wants feedback on their comics in progress. Bring your pages to the Main Library 1st floor. This is not a kids' how-to-draw program, it's intended for adults who want to make comics. Teens who are serious about making comics are welcome. Metered parking is free all day on Saturdays.

Jacksonville Public Library, Main Branch / 904-255-2665 / 303 N Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / jaxpubliclibrary.org

Lowe's Kids Workshop

June 10, July 15, August 12, 10am to 1pm

Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by Red Vest experts are held from 10am to 1pm, in-store only. If you are unable to attend during your selected timeslot, your kit may be given away to walk-ins starting at 1pm the day of the workshop.

June 10 – Lawn Mower Photo Holder

July 15 – Tic-Tac-Toe Grill Game

August 12 – Rolling Toy Pickup Truck Lowe's / www.lowes.com

MOCA Jacksonville Kids Art Lab

June 10, July 8, August 12, 12noon to 1:30pm

Kids ages 6-10 are invited to join MOCA Educators for engaging art activities inspired by a monthly theme. Each session includes a trip to the galleries to see how artists are inspired by STEAM topics, plus an interactive and creative project that attendees can bring home. Held the second Saturday of the month. Tickets are $10, with discounts for MOCA members.

Summer 2023 Monthly Themes

June 10 – Insect Kingdom

July 8 – Get Real

August 12 – Inside Out

MOCA Jacksonville / 904-620-4204 / 333 N Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / mocajacksonville.unf.edu

Michael's Camp Creativity

June 19 – July 14, 10am to 12noon

This summer, Michael's Stores host Camp Creativity, where kids 6 and up can participate in weekly themed projects. Sign up in advance. Purchase supplies in advance and participate for free. Held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am to 12noon. A different project will be featured each day. A parent or guardian must remain on-site. Classes are held in-store, live online, on-demand, or self-guided.

Week 1 – One of a Kind – June 19, 21, 23

Week 2 – Wild One – June 26, 28, 30

Week 3 – Have Fun – July 3, 5, 7

Week 4 – Hello Summer – July 10, 12, 14 Michaels / www.michaels.com

Pablo Creek Plaza East / 904-821-9753 /

13740 Beach Blvd, Ste 200, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Regency Commons / 904-724-7282 / 651800 Commerce Center Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Southside Square Shopping Center / 904363-3618 / 9041 Southside Blvd, Ste 140, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Mandarin / 904-260-6602 / 11111 San Jose Blvd, Ste 31, Jacksonville, FL 32223

River City Marketplace / 904-714-9817 / 13281 City Station Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Argyle Village Square / 904-779-2084 / 6001

Argyle Forrest Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244

Island Walk / 904-269-7044 / 1993 East West Pkwy, Fleming Island, FL 32003

Cobblestone Village / 904-829-9664 / 310 CBL Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32086

Publix Aprons Camps – Kids & Juniors

June 26-28, 10am, 4:30pm, 8:30pm

Publix Aprons hosts three days of chef camps for kids ages 8 and up. Register online in advance, as classes fill up quickly. Cost is $135 for the three days. Kids Camp is for ages 8 to 10 and will be held at 10am. Kids are invited to learn all about breakfast, lunch, and dinner and how to mix up the meals. Day one is Breakfast, featuring Berry Trio Smoothie, Turkey Bacon Egg Cups, Tater Bite Breakfast Casserole, and Strawberry Jam Breakfast Bars. Day two is Lunch, with Loaded Baked Potato Soup, White Mountain Bread Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Custard-Style Mac and Cheese, and Key Lime Pie Milkshakes. Day three, Dinner, includes Cobb Salad, Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Icing, Air Fryer Weeknight Beef Chimichangas, and Puffy Chocolate Chip Cookies. Junior Camp is for ages 11 to 12 and will be held at 4:30pm. Learn all about pasta dishes from around the world. Day one is Italy, featuring Fresh Pasta Dough, Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Pancetta, Spaghetti and Ricotta Meatballs, and Tiramisu Cookies. Day two is Thai, featuring San Francisco-Style Garlic Noodles, Grilled Lemongrass Beef Rice Noodles, Sesame Noodles, and Coconut Milkshakes. Day three is Fusion, featuring Steamed Pork Sui Mai, Creamy Caesar Chicken Tortellini, Multicooker Lasagna, and Mango Hand Pies with Royal Icing. Teen Camp is for ages 13-17. Learn how to upgrade from the basics of cooking to dishes that are a bit more refined and adventurous. Day one is Upgraded with Clams in Garlicky Chorizo Broth, Avocado, and Hearts of Palm Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing, Bison and Lamb Double-Bacon Cheeseburgers, and Cream Puffs. Day two is Southern-Inspired, with Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits, Mesquite-Rubbed Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Roasted Pumpkin Seed Hot Sauce, Multicooker Beef and Barley, and Thin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Day three is Fusion, with Tempura Shrimp, Asparagus, and Sesame Seed Roll, German-Style Potato Salad with Warm Mustard Vinaigrette, Hot Honey-Glazed

Salmon with Crispy Almond-Coconut Topping, and Apple-Ginger Upside Down Cake.

Publix Aprons Cooking School / 904-262-4187 / 10500 San Jose Blvd Ste 36, Jacksonville, FL 32257 / www.publix.com

Summer Cooking for Older Kids: Caribbean Dreaming

June 26, 6:30pm to 9pm

Jax Cooking Studio hosts a series for children 12 or older coming alone or adults coming with a child 10 or older. The menu features BBQ Mango Meatballs, Fried Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Slaw, Caribbean Rice and Beans, and Guava Cupcakes with Guava Cream Cheese Frosting. Each person (adult and child) will receive enough ingredients to prepare a generous portion of every menu item or one cake per person for cake decorating classes. Registration starts at $65. Jax Cooking Studio / 904-379-6220 / 14035 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / jaxcookingstudio.com

Summer Cake Baking and Decorating

July 15, 2pm to 4:30pm

All ages are invited to decorate a cake with gorgeous summer flowers. You’ll learn and practice the art of leveling, applying a crumb coat and a top layer of frosting, and decorating. You will learn to pipe various designs to create your beautifully finished cake. Each guest will bake a two-layer 6" cake, but during class, you will learn to decorate using premade cake layers that have been thoroughly cooled and are ready to be frosted. You will take your cake layers home to practice again while the lessons of the class are still fresh in your mind. Registration starts at $70.

Jax Cooking Studio / 904-379-6220 / 14035 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / jaxcookingstudio.com

Harry Potter Cooking Classes at Jax Cooking Studios

July 30, 10am, 2pm, 6pm

In celebration of Harry Potter's birthday, Jax Cooking Studios offers several themed cooking classes. Attendees of any of the classes are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character. In addition, complimentary butterbeer will be served. Registration starts at $70.

10am to 12:30pm – Harry Potter Birthday Brunch for Families

2pm to 4:30pm – Harry Potter Birthday Sweet Treats

6pm to 8:30pm – Harry Potter’s Birthday Feast for Families

Jax Cooking Studio / 904-379-6220 / 14035 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / jaxcookingstudio.com