New Additions to the Common App
Every year there are some changes to the Common App. Check out their webinar to find out some of this years changes. http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1ND-R75zMC0Q0JvbjdHdndtNm8/view
Weekend Overview July 7th-10th
Friday July 7th, 2017 MONSTER TRUCK JAM EXPERIENCE! – 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm FREE to the public! Come see a full size GRAVE DIGGER MONSTER truck! FREE interactive displays! FREE hamburgers and hot dogs! SIX-WEEK VIDEO CHALLENGE – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Attention future Spielbergs! Do you have what it takes to Build A Better World At Your Library? […]
Summer job? JOB 101 is the way to go!
Thank you, Safety First CPR & Safety Training for providing teens with these useful tips for obtaining a job. Summer for teens isn’t just about going to beach or hanging out with friends or going on vacation. All these things often require one thing – money! During this time of year, most high school students are […]
Simple Ways to Stay Cool This Summer on the First Coast
Eat and Drink Cool Stuff Ice Scream: I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Visit local favorites like Five Fx, Marble Slab, Kilwins, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Whit’s Frozen Custard, Cold Stone Creamery, and Bruster’s. Yogurt: Enjoy this yummy treat at Sweet By Holly, Mochi, Sweet Frog, Yobe, and TCBY. Smoothies: Get one of […]
3 Websites that Streamline Applying to College
If your college list consists of 5 or more colleges then filling out college applications can seem daunting and tedious. However, there are several different websites that streamline the process where you fill out only one application and use that same application to apply to several different colleges. The applications are quite extensive but once […]
The Weekend Overview
Friday June 30th, 2017 6 WEEK VIDEO CHALLENGE 3pm to 5pm Attention future Spielbergs! Join us to learn the basics of digital film production, from storyboarding to shooting to editing, as you help us produce a short video that promotes the library, literacy, & teens! BUILD A BETTER BOT 3pm to 5pm Love robotics, or want to […]
Your Guide to July 4th & Other Independence Day Festivities on the First Coast
Saturday July 1st, 2017 RED, WHITE & BREW FREEDOM RUN 5K – 7am Join us for the run Uncle Sam would have wanted on Saturday, July 1st on the Riverfront in Downtown Jacksonville, FL. Run the riverwalk like the Redcoats were coming complete with a Halfway Bacon Station, Food Trucks, Live Entertainment and More. ZOO […]
Is my teen ready to stay home alone?
What is the right age to leave my teen home alone? Every child is different. Some mature faster than others. You know your child better than anyone. There is no set age for leaving your child home alone. Parents have to make this judgement by taking into account their child’s physical and mental abilities. The National SAFE […]