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1:00 pm
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
6:00 pm
Reading...the Rush is On
Location: Main Library, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Invitation to community to read "Call of the Wild" by Jack London, the Big Read book to be discussed in April 2009. Paul Malmont, author of "Jack London in Paradise" will present an introduction to Jack London, the Gold Rush and how life was in 1903 America.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
1:00 pm
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
1:00 pm
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
9:00 am
Outreach
Location: Lavilla School of the Arts, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Teen Librarian Alissa Leonard is visiting LaVilla School for the Arts to give a book talk and lead discussions about the upcomin "Call of the WIld" programs.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
1:00 pm
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
1:00 pm
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
4:00 pm
Make a Dog Mask
Location: Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Children's craft program to make a dog mask.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
1:00 pm
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
1:00 pm
Iditarod Tracking Display
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Follow the famous Iditarod sled race as it is being run in Alaska.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
Bookmark Contest
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Design a bookmark that reflects the "Call of the Wild." Bookmarks to be handed out in April with Jax Reads/Big Read.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
6:00 pm
Big Read Kickoff Party
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Come celebrate the start of the Big Read-"Call of the Wild." Bookmark contest winner announced, pan for gold, see a film. Refreshments.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
Anime Club
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Watch wolf anime, "Wolf's Rain", to celebrate "The Call of the Wild." Refreshments provided by Wal*Mart. Teens 12-18.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
2:00 pm
Book discussions for Teens
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Discuss "Call of the Wild" after seeing the movie. What are the differences between the book and the film? Klondike bars provided. (8 book discussions were held)
4:00 pm
Reception for Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Reception to introduce and hang the work of local artist Yvonne Lozano's Colorful Canine paintings.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Enter your dog pictures for Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
6:00 pm
Call of the Wild Art Walk-The Big Snowy Day
Location: Main Library, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Bring your family to experience the cold of the Klondike to kick-off "Call of the Wild" month with a snow slide, make snow angels, pan for gold, and climb a rock wall.
7:00 pm
Doggone Good Movies
Location: Regency Square Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Teen & Adult film series about dogs featuring "Cujo", based on a Stephen King novel about a lovable St. Bernard who has a dramatic personality and behavior change.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
11:00 am
Family Fun Art
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Family Fun Art with crafts, music and stories with the theme of "Call of the Wild." Make a dog mask to take home.
3:30 pm
Doggone Good Game Day
Location: Regency Square Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32225
School age children can play games related to dogs and learn what kinds of games they like to play. Arts and crafts.
6:30 pm
Movies Worldwide "Brotherhood of the Wolf"
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Theme of the month is Wolves. "Brotherhood of the Wolf" film for ages 16 and up.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
3:00 pm
Children's Story and Craft Program
Location: Westbrook Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Children are invited to hear the stories of "Dogteam" and "Akiak" and will make crafts based on these stories.
3:30 pm
Family Movie "Mystery Alaska"
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
"Mystery Alaska" is the family film.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
11:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Triple Feature Film Showings
Location: Maxville Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32234
Join us on Saturdays in April for movies about sled dogs, gold mining, and other Alaskan themes, all in celebration of Jack London?s Call of the Wild. Today: "Balto" at 11:00 AM; "Balto II" at 1:00 PM; and "Balto III" at 3:00 PM.
12:00 pm
Pawsitive Paws
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Pawsitive Paws group will be here today! Children will have an opportunity to read to visiting guest dogs. Children are encouraged to pre-register.
1:00 pm
Teen Movie
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
See the teen movie showing of "Call of the Wild".
2:00 pm
Film showing "Iron Will"
Location: Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32257
The movie is "Iron Will".
2:00 pm
Disney's "Balto"
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville, Florida 32257
Please join us for a screening of Disney's newest release, "Balto," which takes us on a wild adventure with a brave pooch and his faithful companions. Rated G.
3:00 pm
Creative Writing Class
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Creative writing class based on animals as book characters.
3:00 pm
TEENZONE-Film and Book Discussion
Location: Graham Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Teens can watch the movie "The Call of the Wild" and then discuss the book and movie.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
12:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Main Library-Popular Library, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Have you read "Call of the Wild" and want to discuss it with other adults? Come during lunch hour and discuss this American classic story.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
6:00 pm
Laurie's Movie "Wolf"
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Tonight's film is "Wolf".
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
6:30 pm
Wolf's Howl Poetry Reading
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Ages 12-18 welcome to howl at the moon and speak to the beat. Join us and tell the world who and where we are with poetry. Bring your own work to share, or a favorite to perform!
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
3:30 pm
Family Movie
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
All Ages film "Eight Below" about eight sled dogs who are left behind in a fierce storm and struggle to survive and make their way back home.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
12:00 pm
Anime Club
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Watch wolf anime, "Spice and Wolf", to celebrate "The Call of the Wild." Refreshments provided by Wal*Mart. Teens 12=18.
12:00 pm
North To Alaska Saturdays
Location: Maxville Branch Library, Jacksonville, FL
Join us on Saturdays in April for movies about sled dogs, gold mining, and other Alaskan themes, all in celebration of Jack London?s Call of the Wild. Today: 12:00 PM Call of the Wild
and @ 2:00 PM Road to Utopia.
2:00 pm
The Iditarod Trail
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Dr. Janet Shelfer, an audiologist at the Mayo Clinic,has written a book about Alaska, the Iditarod Trail and participated twice in the famed Iditarod Race. Hear her tales of her adventure and how she came to write the book "Taku".
2:00 pm
Jack London and The Call of the Wild Book Discussion
Location: Maxville Branch Library, Jacksonville, FL
What do you think about this year?s Jax Big Read selection? Come share your thoughts. Ages 18 and up.
3:00 pm
Sleds and Snowscapes
Location: Maxville Branch Library, Jacksonville, FL
Create snowy, Alaska-inspired art in celebration of the Jax Big Read book, The Call of the Wild. Ages 5-12.
3:30 pm
"Call of the Wild" book discussion for ages 9-12
Location: Main Library- Children's, Jacksonville, FL
Read JaxReads selection "Call of the Wild" and discuss with others.
4:00 pm
Book Discussion
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Have you read "Call of the Wild" and want to discuss it with others? Come discuss this American classic story.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
10:30 am
Library Appreciation Week-Children's Crafts
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Children's craft activities with a library theme to celebrate National Library Week.
1:00 pm
Book Discussion
Location: Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Have you read "The Call of the Wild" and would like to discuss it with other adults?
6:00 pm
Puppy Potty Training
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Does your family know how to paper train your new puppy? Come find out tricks from experts.
6:00 pm
Teen Book Club
Location: Pablo Creek Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Teens, Have you read "The Call of the Wild" and want to discus the book with other teens?
7:00 pm
Family Movie
Location: Beaches Branch, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Come see the movie based on "The Call of the Wild."
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
10:30 am
Library Appreciation Week-Family Preschool Story Time
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Family Preschool Story Time with a Library theme to celebrate National Library Week.
4:00 pm
Family Movie
Location: South Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Watch "Call of the Wild" on the big screen! Popcorn provided. Rated PG.
6:30 pm
Family Movie
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Come see "Call of the Wild" starring Charlton Heston on the Big Screen in the Community Room.
6:30 pm
Film and Book Discussion
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Come see the film "Call of the Wild" with a book discussion following the film.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"I Love My Dog" Poetry Contest
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Poetry contest "I Love My Dog". Entry blanks available March 1 and winners announced April 20. Deadline for entry is April 15.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
2:30 pm
Learn about responsible pet ownership
Location: South Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Meet Beacon the collie. Presented by Faith Martin of Friends of Collies and Shelties
2:30 pm
Children's Craft Program
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Help us build igloos with marshmallows. A prize will be awarded for the most creative.
2:30 pm
What's Up Wednesday- Veterinarian, Dr. Ann Silverness
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville, Florida 32257
What's Up Wednesday! Dr. Ann Silverness of the Mandarin Landing Animal Hospital will speak to children about dogs and being a veterinarian.
3:00 pm
Film and Book Discussion
Location: Westbrook Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Teens are invited to view a film showing of "Call of the Wild" and talk about the book with others.
3:30 pm
Heroes aren't just People
Location: Regency Square Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32225
School Age Children's stories about dogs who were heroes in the line of duty.
6:00 pm
Book Discussion
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Have you read "Call of the Wild" and want to discuss it with others? Come discuss this American classic story.
6:00 pm
Call of the Wild
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville, Florida
Come see the Movie! Teen Department
7:00 pm
Doggone Good Movies
Location: Regency Square Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32225
All Ages film "Eight Below"about eight sled dogs who are left behind in a fierce storm and struggle to survive and make their way back home.
7:00 pm
Book Discussion
Location: Beaches Branch, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Have you read "The Call of the Wild"? Come and discuss the book.
7:00 pm
Film showing "The Call of the Wild"
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Read the book, "The Call of the Wild"? Come see the movie.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
Library Appreciation Week-Mother Goose Story Time
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Mother Goose Story Time with a Library theme to celebrate National Library Week.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
11:00 am
Library Appreciation Week-Toddler Time
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Toddler Time stories with a Library theme to celebrate National Libray Week.
3:00 pm
Children's Craft Program
Location: Beaches Branch, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
School age children are invited to make crafts based on "The Call of the Wild".
4:00 pm
Dog Origami
Location: Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Children can learn how to make an origami dog.
6:30 pm
Movies Worldwide "Company of Wolves"
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Theme of the month is Wolves. "Company of Wolves" film for ages 16 and up.
7:00 pm
Teen/Adult Book Discussion
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Teens and adults, have you read "The Call of the Wild"? Want to discuss the book with others?
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
3:30 pm
Family Movie "White Fang"
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
"White Fang" is the family film.
Read to a dog
Location: Beaches Branch, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Come read a book with Liebchen, a wonderful therapy dog.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photography Contest
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Submit pictures of your dog who looks like "Buck". Prizes provided by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Film showing
Location: Pablo Creek Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Teens are invited to see the movie "The Call of the Wild".
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
12:00 pm
North to Alaska Saturdays
Location: Maxville Branch Library, Jacksonville, FL
Join us on Saturdays in April for movies about sled dogs, gold mining, and other Alaskan themes, all in celebration of Jack London?s Call of the Wild. Today: 12 PM "Snow Dogs" and at 2 PM "Snow Buddies".
1:00 pm
Children's Craft Program
Location: Graham Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Come make some fun crafts from the cold Klondike.
1:00 pm
Book Discussion
Location: Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Have you read "The Call of the Wild" and would like to discuss it with other adults?
2:00 pm
Saturday Surprise: "Survival Skills" for ages 6-12
Location: Main Library-childrens, Jacksonville, FL
Learn how to survive in the wild
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photo Display
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
See the dog photos taken by Library customers. Who looks the most like Buck? Sponsored by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
10:30 am
Dogs Theme Week-Children's Crafts
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Children's program to make dog crafts.
6:00 pm
Dog Tricks
Location: Argyle Petsmart, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Can you teach an old dog or a young dog tricks? Come to the Argyle Petsmart and learn how to get your dog to be a star performer.
7:00 pm
Book Discussion
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Have you read "Call of the Wild" and want to discuss it with others? Come and discuss this American classic story.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photo Display
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
See the dog photos taken by Library customers. Who looks the most like Buck? Sponsored by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
6:00 pm
Laurie's Movie "Snow Dogs"
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Tonight's film is "Snow Dogs".
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photo Display
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
See the dog photos taken by Library customers. Who looks the most like Buck? Sponsored by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
4:00 pm
Film and Book Discussion
Location: Bradham*Brooks Northwest Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Families are invited to see the film "Call of the Wild" and discuss the book.
7:00 pm
Pet Pages Scrapbooking
Location: Regency Square Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Ages 10 and up can create a scrapbook of their favorite pet. Bring 4-6 pictures of your pet or favorite animal and we will create a scrapbook to honor your furry, feathery or scaly friend.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photo Display
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
See the dog photos taken by Library customers. Who looks the most like Buck? Sponsored by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
Dogs Theme Week-Mother Goose Story Time
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Mother Goose Story Time with stories about dogs.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
4:00 pm
Dog Greeting Cards
Location: Bradham*Brooks Northwest Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Children are invited to make greeting cards on a dog theme.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photo Display
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
See the dog photos taken by Library customers. Who looks the most like Buck? Sponsored by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
4:00 pm
Mother Daughter Book Club: Black Star, Bright Dawn
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville, Florida 32257
The selection for this month is one about the Iditarod sled race and is titled Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell. The group is intended for girls in grade 5-7 and a significant woman in their lives.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Wild Howlings Photo Display
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
See the dog photos taken by Library customers. Who looks the most like Buck? Sponsored by Argyle Petsmart.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
12:00 pm
Anime Club
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Watch wolf anime, "Princess Mononoke", to celebrate "The Call of the Wild." Refreshments provided by Wal*Mart. Teens 12-18.
12:00 pm
Pawsitive Paws
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Pawsitive Paws group will be here today! Children will have an opportunity to read to visiting guest dogs. Children are encouraged to pre-register.
12:00 pm
North to Alaska Saturdays
Location: Maxville Branch Library, Jacksonville, FL
Join us on Saturdays in April for movies about sled dogs, gold mining, and other Alaskan themes, all in celebration of Jack London's Call of the Wild. Today: 12 PM "Eight Below" and at 2 PM "Alaska".
2:00 pm
"Call of the Wild"- Gold Rush
Location: Maxville Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32234
Children's program to discuss the gold rush in th Klondike and how gold was found and transported. Pan for gold and create a golden craft.
2:00 pm
Film showing "Alaska"
Location: Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32257
The film is "Alaska".
2:00 pm
Saturday Surprise: "Gold Rush" for ages 6-12
Location: Main Library-childrens, Jacksonville, FL
Come find out about an exciting time in American history, the gold rush
3:00 pm
Movie and Scavenger Hunt
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
The movie Snow Buddies" will be shown as young visitors "search for gold". Gifts will be found by sifting through sand. Pretend you are a prospector, but watch out for Fool's Gold.
3:00 pm
Maxville Gold Rush
Location: Maxville Branch Library, Jacksonville, FL
Celebrate The Call of the Wild and learn about the Alaskan gold rush while panning for gold at the Maxville Library. Ages 5-12.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
"Call of the Wild" Book Display
Location: University Park Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Copies of Big Read book to check out, materials about the BIG READ program, film showing, book discussion, fancy book tower and poetry contest entrants (after April 15).
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
10:30 am
Alaska Theme Week-Children's Crafts
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Children's crafts with an Alaska theme.
5:00 pm
Survivor: What to do in Extreme Situations
Location: Westbrook Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Teens-would you know how to survive in an extreme situation? Come learn how you can react as if your life depended on it.
6:00 pm
Family Movie and Book Talk
Location: Argyle Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32222
See a movie and talk about the book "Call of the Wild." Refreshments provided.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
10:30 am
Alaska Theme Week-Family Preschool Story Time
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Family Preschool Story Time with an Alaska theme.
5:30 pm
Family Book Club
Location: Pablo Creek Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Families are encouraged to read "The Call of the Wild" and participate in a lively discussion about the book.
6:30 pm
Teen Tuesday : Jax Big Read
Location: Maxville Branch Library, Jacksonville, FL
Create your own cover for The Call of the Wild. The library will provide a variety of artistic media so you can design art inspired by Alaska, gold, dogs, and other themes in the Jax Big Read book. Ages 12-18
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
I Love My Pet Because...
Location: Mandarin Branch Library, Jacksonville , Florida 32257
Children are invited to submit a picture or handmade drawing in celebration of a favorite pet for inclusion in this month's display.
9:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: Main Library-Teen Department, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you a teen who likes to take pictures of dogs? If so enter your photos in the Main Teen Department contest. All photos will be displayed at May 6 Art Walk.
10:00 am
Dog Photo Contest
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Vote for your favorite picture in the Hairiest, Ugliest, and Most Beautiful categories. Choices on a ballot will be with a can of dog food that will be donated to the Humane Society.
Awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m.
10:00 am
Colorful Canine Paintings by Yvonne Lozano
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Local artist Yvonne Lozano displays her Colorful Canine paintings for the entire month of April.
10:00 am
Poetry Contest
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Submit your original poems about nature or animals. Contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced in May.
11:00 am
Alaska Theme Week-Toddler Time
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Todler Time with stories on an Alaskan theme.
3:30 pm
Children's Craft Program
Location: Willowbranch Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Crafts for children will be made featuring nature and animals.
6:30 pm
Family Story Time
Location: Regency Square Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Doggone Good Movies, "Snow Buddies".
6:30 pm
Doggone Good Movies
Location: Regency Square Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32225
All Ages film, "Snow Buddies" with talking puppies who team up with new friends in an exciting dogslead race across Alaska.
6:30 pm
Movies Worldwide "Sea Wolf: A Pirate's Curse"
Location: Webb Wesconnett Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Theme of the month is Wolves. "Sea Wolf: A Pirate's Curse" film for ages 16 and up.
Alaska Theme Week-Grande Finale
Location: Highlands Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Grand Finale to "Call of the Wild" with a children's art activity on an Alaskan theme.
11:00 am
Responsible Dog Care
Location: West Regional Branch, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Animal Care and Control will demonstrate how to take care of your dog.
6:00 pm
Big Read Finale - Closing Reception
Location: Main Library, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Please join us as we wrap up this year's Big Read season celebrating "The Call of the Wild." We'll recognize outstanding Big Read participants- reader's young and young at heart, contest winners, program partners and outstanding educators.
