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Gun Violence Prevention Task Force hosted a press conference about new movement on gun control legislation
Read full article: Gun Violence Prevention Task Force hosted a press conference about new movement on gun control legislationMembers of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force will host a press conference on progress on gun safety legislation.
Your Library is Your New Favorite Performance Venue
Read full article: Your Library is Your New Favorite Performance VenueReady for something magical, inspiring, and a whole lot of fun? Live from the Library is a series of engaging and educational performances - happening all summer long at your local libraries! Designed for children ages 5-12 and their families, you'll meet and learn from exciting musicians, clever scientists, caring animal handlers, crafty magicians, and more! Please note: Attendance is limited and is first-come, first-served. Please arrive early. Check-in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. For showtimes, visit www.jaxpubliclibrary.org/summer and look for Live from the Library.
Clay County School Board introduces new library policy after years of controversy
Read full article: Clay County School Board introduces new library policy after years of controversyAfter years of ongoing debate in Clay County regarding which books should be permitted in school libraries, the School Board has finally established a library policy.
Oakleaf on track to get new library residents have been wanting for years
Read full article: Oakleaf on track to get new library residents have been wanting for yearsCounty Commissioners working to develop property in Oakleaf. Residents have been forced to pay to use Jacksonville library over the county line.
New committee forming to allow parent, stakeholder participation in DCPS curriculum review
Read full article: New committee forming to allow parent, stakeholder participation in DCPS curriculum reviewDuval County Public Schools is in the market for “parents and community members” who want a hand in reviewing instructional materials used in the county’s classrooms.
St. Johns County to open public libraries for evening hours
Read full article: St. Johns County to open public libraries for evening hoursST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Need some time at the library but cant get there during normal hours? St. Johns County is making some changes that should help. Starting Sept. 15, public libraries in St. Johns County will be open for evening hours to help working families and students, the county announced Thursday. All other library hours will remain the same, and libraries will remain closed on Sundays and Mondays. The librarys online reference service, Ask a Librarian, is also extending service hours to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Jacksonville Public Library decides to keep 6 branches closed
Read full article: Jacksonville Public Library decides to keep 6 branches closedJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Public Library is having a change of heart on the reopening six of its locations. But because of the spike in coronavirus cases, the library has decided to keep them closed out of an abundance of caution. The librarys tech team will also be holding virtual classes. JPLs tech team will be holding classes on a variety of professional subjects. To find more information on the closures, reserving books or classes, visit the librarys website.
Socially distant book browsing: St. Johns County Libraries enter Phase One reopening
Read full article: Socially distant book browsing: St. Johns County Libraries enter Phase One reopeningPublished: May 19, 2020, 8:10 am Updated: May 19, 2020, 11:14 amST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Public libraries reopen in St. Johns County Tuesday morning, but under Phase One reopening for the state of Florida, social distancing guidelines will have to be in place. In the world of coronavirus, that means no book browsing, at least, not in person, explained Bartram Trail Library Manager Dan Markus. New guidelines at the Bartram Trail branch include:Limits on the number of people. According to the CDC, COVID-19 is a new disease and we are still learning about how it spreads. It may be possible for COVID-19 to spread in other ways, but these are not thought to be the main ways the virus spreads.