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Jacksonville's annual "Celebrate Reading Week" returns March 2-8, 2025, with appearances by local and nationally known authors, live children's entertainers, your favorite book characters, and much more! The week-long celebration ends with "Family Reading Day" - an un-peel-ievably cool party for the whole family at the Main Library in downtown Jacksonville. See the full schedule of events at https://bit.ly/BananasAboutBooks
Jacksonville Public Library, the City of Jacksonville, Mayor Deegan's River City Readers and our partners at Kids Hope Alliance, Early Learning Coalition of Duval, Read Jax, READ USA, and the Library Foundation of Jacksonville have put together a bold series of programs and events at libraries and locations across Jacksonville - all to help you foster a love of reading in your family!
It all builds up to "Family Reading Day" on Saturday, March 8 at the Main Library! Sing along with Shana Banana and her dog puppets, Hal and Henson, at 9:15 a.m. in a wholesome and entertaining performance you're sure to "go bananas" about. PS: Don't forget to come dressed as your favorite book character! After the show, Shana Banana will lead everyone in a Book Character Parade through the Library at 10 a.m.! Before you split: Kids get a FREE book and lunch (while supplies last)!
Also featuring:
River City Readers Bookmobile
Curious George Meet and Greet
Biscuit, the Little Yellow Puppy
Third Annual VPK Art Showcase
FREE Developmental Screenings
Literacy Workshops for parents
Balloon artists, face painters and more!
Family Reading Day is a FREE event (no registration required) but library cards are recommended.
Junior Lit Chat Author Talks:
Author Heather Duke at 10:15 -10:45 a.m.
Author Heather Marie at 11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Author PeTika Tave at 12-12:30 p.m.
Note: Junior Lit Chat programs will require registration and is pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. You'll need a Jacksonville Public Library card to register. A limited number of copies of these authors' books will be given away to registered attendees at the Lit Chat on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida 32202
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