BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jax.events//calendar//EN URL:https://jax.events/calendar METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:jax.events — University Park Branch Library X-WR-CALNAME:jax.events — University Park Branch Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8c90357a-8376-427f-908f-51794208fa63@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340707 DTSTAMP:20261021T070507Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T104500 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Little Readers is a free story time for babies and toddlers ag es birth to 5\, featuring stories\, music\, movement activities\, and inte ractive fun designed to build early literacy skills before school starts.\ n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-10-23-little-readers-4 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-10-23-little-readers-4 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0a0e82f7-d3e8-4e45-be48-c90c154befba@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340707 DTSTAMP:20261021T070507Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T113000 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Little Readers is a free storytelling session for babies and t oddlers through age 5\, featuring stories\, music\, movement\, and interac tive activities to build early learning skills. The program happens in the Children's Area at University Park Branch Library in Arlington.\n\nhttps: //jax.events/events/2026-10-23-little-readers-8 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-10-23-little-readers-8 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7990dbbd-cdfe-4af2-a67c-ce00d164ae59@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340707 DTSTAMP:20261021T070507Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000 SUMMARY:Scottish Mystery Book Club LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:A monthly book club at the University Park Branch Library devo ted to mystery novels by Scottish authors and set in Scotland\, including works in the Tartan Noir style. Meetings happen on the fourth Saturday of each month at 10:30 AM and are free to join.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/ 2026-10-24-scottish-mystery-book-club URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-10-24-scottish-mystery-book-c lub STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30b3203b-0ce6-4b9d-8620-7d01c86c645f@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340708 DTSTAMP:20261021T070508Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000 SUMMARY:TAB: Special Effects Horror Makeup LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Teens ages 12–17 will create horror movie special effects wi th SFX makeup\, compete in a sound design challenge\, and design a movie p oster inspired by the book How to Survive a Horror Movie. This free Librar y Teen Activity Board program meets at University Park Branch Library.\n\n https://jax.events/events/2026-10-27-tab-special-effects-horror-makeup URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-10-27-tab-special-effects-hor ror-makeup STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ab95d6e8-17b3-4129-82b9-914fe071d005@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340709 DTSTAMP:20261021T070509Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000 SUMMARY:Junior Scientists LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:A weekly STEM program for ages 5–8 that pairs a book with ha nds-on science activities exploring different concepts each week\, using a variety of materials to spark curiosity and deep thinking.\n\nhttps://jax .events/events/2026-10-28-junior-scientists URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-10-28-junior-scientists STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93a2d3b6-d0fa-4c8d-9b2e-f8ee8a0b2078@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340709 DTSTAMP:20261021T070509Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000 SUMMARY:Games & Fandoms LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Join a weekly exploration of popular fandoms through games\, p uzzles\, and challenges in the Children's Area at University Park Branch L ibrary. This program is designed for ages 9 and up and is free to attend.\ n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-10-28-games-and-fandoms-2 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-10-28-games-and-fandoms-2 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:131e6a40-ff20-4fd3-88ad-8a2a7884773d@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340709 DTSTAMP:20261021T070509Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T104500 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Little Readers is a free story time for babies and toddlers ag es birth through 5\, featuring picture books\, music\, movement activities \, and interactive fun designed to build early literacy skills before scho ol.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-10-30-little-readers-4 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-10-30-little-readers-4 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ea8abab9-eff3-4d1d-b844-bf56a7827900@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340710 DTSTAMP:20261021T070510Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T113000 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:This story time for babies and toddlers (birth–5) combines p icture books with music\, movement\, and interactive activities to build e arly literacy skills before school. Led by the library\, the session happe ns in the Children's Area at University Park Branch Library.\n\nhttps://ja x.events/events/2026-10-30-little-readers-8 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-10-30-little-readers-8 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46cb1bce-c686-4740-89a7-c23576d6acc3@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340710 DTSTAMP:20261021T070510Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T160000 SUMMARY:Trivia Night LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge at this free trivia night in the Center fo r Adult Learning Classroom. Compete for prizes and see how you stack up ag ainst other players.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-10-30-trivia-night URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-10-30-trivia-night STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e7a636aa-3822-4999-8021-0cf99f9e6b73@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340710 DTSTAMP:20261021T070510Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T160000 SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Board Gaming LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Gather at University Park Branch Library for an afternoon of c asual board gaming with players of all skill levels\, ages 12 and up.\n\nh ttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-02-bi-weekly-board-gaming URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-02-bi-weekly-board-gaming STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ee64e8e4-62d8-4c9c-8470-3b178806c7c8@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340711 DTSTAMP:20261021T070511Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000 SUMMARY:Junior Artists LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Junior Artists is a weekly live art program for ages 5 to 8 wh ere children hear a book read aloud and then create artwork inspired by th e story's theme\, held in the Children's Area.\n\nhttps://jax.events/event s/2026-11-04-junior-artists URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-04-junior-artists STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66701507-6682-4eea-9404-bcc1b38a0cfb@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340711 DTSTAMP:20261021T070511Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T173000 SUMMARY:Games & Fandoms LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:A weekly afterschool program for ages 9 and up exploring popul ar fandoms through games\, puzzles\, and challenges in the library's child ren's area.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-04-games-and-fandoms-2 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-04-games-and-fandoms-2 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c5683ce9-db1b-4d4d-a9bc-5b157cdc4390@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340712 DTSTAMP:20261021T070512Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T104500 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Little Readers is a free story time for babies and toddlers at University Park Branch Library\, combining picture books with music\, mov ement\, and interactive activities to build early literacy skills.\n\nhttp s://jax.events/events/2026-11-06-little-readers-4 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-06-little-readers-4 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f643ad7a-5786-4918-b042-e82c3a66f270@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340712 DTSTAMP:20261021T070512Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T113000 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:A story time for babies and preschoolers combining reading\, s ongs\, and movement activities to build early literacy skills. The program runs in the Children's Area at University Park Branch Library.\n\nhttps:/ /jax.events/events/2026-11-06-little-readers-8 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-06-little-readers-8 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:db09fdc2-2acb-4675-b3d9-79c4ef9cdd1b@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340713 DTSTAMP:20261021T070513Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000 SUMMARY:Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Join the Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club to discuss popular ro mance novels including enemies-to-lovers\, love triangles\, and paranormal themes. This free book club meets at the University Park Branch Library a nd welcomes readers who enjoy contemporary and supernatural romance.\n\nht tps://jax.events/events/2026-11-07-kiss-and-tell-romance-book-club URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-07-kiss-and-tell-romance-b ook-club STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c2f87124-cca5-40cc-8ffb-e15feeb75030@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340713 DTSTAMP:20261021T070513Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000 SUMMARY:Open Mic Poetry LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Share your own poems\, short stories\, or songs at this free o pen mic event in the library's community room. Performers of all levels ar e welcome to take the stage and connect with other creative voices in the neighborhood.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-07-open-mic-poetry URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-07-open-mic-poetry STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5350528a-b575-4eef-aed0-217f06ae1157@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340713 DTSTAMP:20261021T070513Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000 SUMMARY:Smash Bros. Tournament and Free-play! LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Test your Super Smash Bros. Ultimate skills at this free tourn ament with live commentary and Nintendo-themed trophies\, plus open free-p lay stations to warm up. No registration needed—just show up early to pr actice and claim your spot in the bracket.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/20 26-11-10-smash-bros-tournament-and-free-play URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-10-smash-bros-tournament-a nd-free-play STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2b394806-e3a5-4781-8580-e59a4b5eb613@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340714 DTSTAMP:20261021T070514Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T170000 SUMMARY:Trading Card Day - Ages 6+ LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Play Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon trading card games with other players of all skill levels in a free hourlong session. Bring your cards and deck to join fellow Planeswalkers and trainers. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11- 12-trading-card-day-ages-6 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-12-trading-card-day-ages-6 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93e52112-8afc-425e-8444-c2eb433a4b5c@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340715 DTSTAMP:20261021T070515Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T104500 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Little Readers is a free story time at University Park Branch Library for children from birth to age 5\, combining picture books with mu sic\, movement activities\, and interactive fun to build early literacy sk ills.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-13-little-readers-4 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-13-little-readers-4 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1b66b32b-b5c9-4eea-8cf0-23e40150cfa4@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340715 DTSTAMP:20261021T070515Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T113000 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Little Readers is a free storytelling session for babies and y oung children ages birth to 5\, combining read-alouds with music\, movemen t\, and interactive activities to build early literacy skills before kinde rgarten.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-13-little-readers-8 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-13-little-readers-8 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ba7a8eb4-b1c5-49ef-a988-378059982703@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340715 DTSTAMP:20261021T070515Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000 SUMMARY:Family Fun Day LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Join First Coast YMCA and New Worlds Reading for an interactiv e reading event designed for children in VPK through 5th grade and their f amilies. You'll hear engaging stories\, do hands-on reading activities\, e njoy a free lunch\, and learn strategies for supporting your child's liter acy at home. Parents can also sign up for the Free Book Delivery Program t o receive free books in multiple languages including English\, Spanish\, H aitian Creole\, and Braille. Advance registration is required.\n\nhttps:// jax.events/events/2026-11-14-family-fun-day URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-14-family-fun-day STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5ad22f34-b99c-42e5-8ab5-0e835affcace@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340715 DTSTAMP:20261021T070515Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T173000 SUMMARY:M.A.C. LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Join the Manga & Anime Club at University Park Branch Library to watch and draw manga and anime with other fans. This free gathering is designed for ages 12 to 17 who want to share their favorite series and con nect with people who love anime and manga as much as they do.\n\nhttps://j ax.events/events/2026-11-14-m-a-c URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-14-m-a-c STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:02bece07-3f7f-49c1-9d44-688de71fdc85@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340715 DTSTAMP:20261021T070515Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T160000 SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Board Gaming LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Gather for board games at the library on Monday afternoons\, w ith a one-hour session open to players age 12 and up of any skill level.\n \nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-16-bi-weekly-board-gaming URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-16-bi-weekly-board-gaming STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27493d39-32bf-46f3-9b0d-a045c254f177@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340716 DTSTAMP:20261021T070516Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T120000 SUMMARY:Junior Artists LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:A weekly art program for ages 5-8 where children hear a read-a loud book and then create artwork inspired by the story's theme.\n\nhttps: //jax.events/events/2026-11-18-junior-artists URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-18-junior-artists STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d849e20c-32fe-4243-8a75-dc6f9c0e129b@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340717 DTSTAMP:20261021T070517Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T173000 SUMMARY:Games & Fandoms LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:This weekly program for ages 9 and up explores popular fandoms through games\, puzzles\, and challenges. Each session dives into a diffe rent fandom community with interactive activities designed to engage fans of all kinds.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-18-games-and-fandoms-2 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-18-games-and-fandoms-2 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b4884006-8b04-4b16-a4bd-df45274e73d4@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340717 DTSTAMP:20261021T070517Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000 SUMMARY:Lego at the Library LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Children ages 5 to 12 build with Lego blocks at the library\, with creations displayed afterward in the Children's Library. Kids under 8 should bring a caregiver.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-19-lego-at -the-library URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-19-lego-at-the-library STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8f962ba5-183c-4417-acf7-1489e9a6f631@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340717 DTSTAMP:20261021T070517Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T104500 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Little Readers is a free story time for babies and toddlers ag es birth to 5\, combining picture books with music\, movement\, and intera ctive activities to build early literacy skills.\n\nhttps://jax.events/eve nts/2026-11-20-little-readers-4 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-20-little-readers-4 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ffa0943-e1de-4057-9345-7f2810beb8bc@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340717 DTSTAMP:20261021T070517Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T113000 SUMMARY:Little Readers LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Little Readers is a free interactive story time for children f rom birth to 5 years old\, featuring stories\, music\, and movement activi ties designed to build early literacy skills before school. The program me ets Friday mornings in the Community Room at University Park Branch Librar y.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-20-little-readers-8 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-20-little-readers-8 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fc4884ba-a740-4140-9cc3-06181eef35ab@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340717 DTSTAMP:20261021T070517Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T163000 SUMMARY:Books with Billy the Therapy Dog LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Children ages 5 to 12 read aloud to Billy\, a therapy dog\, in a supportive one-on-one setting at the library's children's area. The dog -assisted reading program creates a low-pressure environment where kids ca n practice their skills with a calm\, nonjudgmental listener.\n\nhttps://j ax.events/events/2026-11-20-books-with-billy-the-therapy-dog URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-20-books-with-billy-the-th erapy-dog STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82801407-f421-4688-b12c-1f4db2fcccf6@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340718 DTSTAMP:20261021T070518Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T150000 SUMMARY:Cautionary Tales Book Club LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:This book club focuses on science fiction\, horror\, and thril lers that serve as cautionary tales\, exploring what makes these genres fr ightening\, thought-provoking\, and hard to put down. Meet at the Universi ty Park Branch Library to discuss selections that blend suspense with warn ings about possible futures or human nature.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/ 2026-11-21-cautionary-tales-book-club URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-21-cautionary-tales-book-c lub STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ed0807d9-b09d-4e2a-8cec-b672b7734989@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340718 DTSTAMP:20261021T070518Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T170000 SUMMARY:TAB: Mythology\, The Trickster LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Teens age 12-17 explore mythology's trickster characters like Coyote and Raven at this free afternoon program. You'll hear trickster tal es\, answer trivia about these clever shapeshifters\, and play Ring and Pi n games that test your reflexes and competitive skills.\n\nhttps://jax.eve nts/events/2026-11-24-tab-mythology-the-trickster URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-24-tab-mythology-the-trick ster STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95417634-31a1-490c-aae7-120007679b05@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340719 DTSTAMP:20261021T070519Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T183000 SUMMARY:Mindful Meditation LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Join a 30-minute guided mindful meditation session designed to help you breathe and relax\, free to attend.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events /2026-11-24-mindful-meditation URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-24-mindful-meditation STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a44f7e1c-a556-4057-baea-0f34740567df@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340719 DTSTAMP:20261021T070519Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T120000 SUMMARY:Junior Scientists (ages 5–8) LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:This free STEM program for ages 5 to 8 combines a book and han ds-on science activities each week\, using a variety of materials to explo re different scientific concepts and encourage inquiry.\n\nhttps://jax.eve nts/events/2026-11-25-junior-scientists-ages-5-8 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-25-junior-scientists-ages- 5-8 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:906e1305-f7eb-4a50-8163-b6534f4e203a@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340719 DTSTAMP:20261021T070519Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T173000 SUMMARY:Games & Fandoms LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Weekly exploration of popular fandoms through games\, puzzles\ , and challenges designed for ages 9 and up at the library.\n\nhttps://jax .events/events/2026-11-25-games-and-fandoms-2 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-25-games-and-fandoms-2 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26bc3312-9026-4762-bc68-92a83767a4e4@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340719 DTSTAMP:20261021T070519Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T120000 SUMMARY:Scottish Mystery Book Club LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:This monthly book club explores mystery novels by Scottish aut hors set in Scotland\, a tradition that traces back to Sir Arthur Conan Do yle. Participants read and discuss one book each month\, diving into the T artan Noir genre. The club meets at the University Park Branch Library's C enter for Adult Learning Classroom.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-2 8-scottish-mystery-book-club URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-28-scottish-mystery-book-c lub STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:343a4cac-6bc6-403c-ba13-5f6e5a5a3406@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340719 DTSTAMP:20261021T070519Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T160000 SUMMARY:Trivia Night LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge at this free trivia night in the Center fo r Adult Learning Classroom at University Park Branch Library. Compete agai nst other players for bragging rights in a fun competition open to all age s.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-28-trivia-night URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-28-trivia-night STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c83feaa5-0ef4-4c92-9a78-feae28ba0349@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340719 DTSTAMP:20261021T070519Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T160000 SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Board Gaming LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Drop in for an hour of board games at the library's conference room\, with players of all skill levels welcome. The free sessions happen twice a month for ages 12 and up.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-11-30 -bi-weekly-board-gaming URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-11-30-bi-weekly-board-gaming STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c798db36-4891-40b4-aad8-3c69869148c0@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340720 DTSTAMP:20261021T070520Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T173000 SUMMARY:Winter Craft LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8 to 12 create a winter-themed craft at the libr ary's children's area. This free program is a casual after-school activity with no registration required.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-12-03-wi nter-craft URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-03-winter-craft STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8f0f5cf7-3fa9-4602-ab68-a900f6c9af1c@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340720 DTSTAMP:20261021T070520Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T150000 SUMMARY:Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:The Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club gathers to discuss romance novels featuring enemies-to-lovers plots\, love triangles\, vampires\, an d other themes. This free book club meets at the University Park Branch Li brary in a community room setting where readers can connect over their fav orite genre.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-12-05-kiss-and-tell-romance -book-club URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-05-kiss-and-tell-romance-b ook-club STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1746d2d5-a32e-42f3-9c37-bb3f9cc65e7c@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340720 DTSTAMP:20261021T070520Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T170000 SUMMARY:Open Mic Poetry LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:An open mic event where anyone can perform poems\, short stori es\, or songs. Hosted at University Park Branch Library in a community roo m setting\, this free event welcomes performers of all kinds.\n\nhttps://j ax.events/events/2026-12-05-open-mic-poetry URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-05-open-mic-poetry STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:255dc599-58c2-4357-ab6e-99cf8c9523e5@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340720 DTSTAMP:20261021T070520Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T170000 SUMMARY:Lego at the Library LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Build and create with Lego at this free drop-in activity for a ges 5–12\, where finished designs will be displayed in the library's Chi ldren's Library. Kids under 8 should bring a caregiver.\n\nhttps://jax.eve nts/events/2026-12-10-lego-at-the-library URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-10-lego-at-the-library STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c5ddda52-d77b-4f47-90ee-6b8a47b6bcb1@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340720 DTSTAMP:20261021T070520Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T173000 SUMMARY:M.A.C. LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Join the Manga & Anime Club at University Park Branch Library to watch\, draw\, and discuss your favorite series with other fans ages 12 to 17.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-12-12-m-a-c URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-12-m-a-c STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40cc41f8-812b-431f-b7bb-218b9582e139@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340720 DTSTAMP:20261021T070520Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T160000 SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Board Gaming LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Join a free board game session at University Park Branch Libra ry where players of all skill levels\, ages 12 and up\, gather for an hour of gaming together.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-12-14-bi-weekly-boa rd-gaming URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-14-bi-weekly-board-gaming STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0f50fe87-7646-46ca-a8e4-b7f53773963d@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340721 DTSTAMP:20261021T070521Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T170000 SUMMARY:Trading Card Day - Ages 6+ LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Join other players for Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon Tradi ng Card Game matches in a free one-hour session at the library. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome\, and children under 8 can attend w ith a caregiver.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-12-17-trading-card-day- ages-6 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-17-trading-card-day-ages-6 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fd3f45c8-d3ac-4872-9c66-6d943b70d35c@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340721 DTSTAMP:20261021T070521Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T163000 SUMMARY:Books with Billy the Therapy Dog LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Children ages 5 to 12 read aloud to Billy\, a therapy dog\, in a relaxed one-on-one setting at the library's children's area. This dog-a ssisted reading program helps kids build confidence and practice fluency w hile bonding with a calm canine companion.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/20 26-12-11-books-with-billy-the-therapy-dog URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-11-books-with-billy-the-th erapy-dog STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f91ea8d5-cdda-44c0-8c83-1ccc1c02e3cd@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340721 DTSTAMP:20261021T070521Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T150000 SUMMARY:Cautionary Tales Book Club LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:This book club dives into science fiction\, horror\, and thril lers that serve as cautionary tales\, exploring what makes these stories f rightening\, thought-provoking\, and hard to put down. Meetings happen at the University Park Branch Library in the Center for Adult Learning Classr oom.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-12-19-cautionary-tales-book-club URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-19-cautionary-tales-book-c lub STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0bf01ed6-7db2-4647-8279-46127f0dc43d@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340721 DTSTAMP:20261021T070521Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T173000 SUMMARY:Holiday Poinsettias LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 10 to 17 can make a poinsettia craft with pipe clean ers at the library in a librarian-led session that includes music and art materials.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-12-21-holiday-poinsettias URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-21-holiday-poinsettias STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17838060-10e5-43c5-933b-d7def74d3e98@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340721 DTSTAMP:20261021T070521Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T120000 SUMMARY:Scottish Mystery Book Club LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:A monthly book club dedicated to mystery novels by Scottish au thors and set in Scotland\, meeting in the Center for Adult Learning Class room at University Park Branch Library. Explore Tartan Noir and the tradit ion that includes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle each month.\n\nhttps://jax.events /events/2026-12-26-scottish-mystery-book-club URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-26-scottish-mystery-book-c lub STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e3525d90-f096-4fe1-92a1-a4defea9b7d7@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340721 DTSTAMP:20261021T070521Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261229T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261229T180000 SUMMARY:Smash Bros. Tournament and Free-play! LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Compete in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament at the libr ary with free-play\, live commentary\, and Nintendo-themed trophies\, or j ust show up early to practice without registering. All skill levels welcom e.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2026-12-29-smash-bros-tournament-and-free- play URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2026-12-29-smash-bros-tournament-a nd-free-play STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:094db254-ca37-4b35-8f71-4128a29cd413@jax.events SEQUENCE:25340721 DTSTAMP:20261021T070521Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T150000 SUMMARY:Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club LOCATION:University Park Branch Library\, 3435 University Boulevard North\ , Jacksonville\, FL 32277 DESCRIPTION:Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club discusses romance novels featu ring enemies-to-lovers\, love triangles\, vampires\, and other popular tro pes. This free book club meets at the University Park Branch Library in Ar lington.\n\nhttps://jax.events/events/2027-01-02-kiss-and-tell-romance-boo k-club URL;VALUE=URI:https://jax.events/events/2027-01-02-kiss-and-tell-romance-b ook-club STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR