JaxKids Book Club

Welcome to the JaxKids Book Club!

The Jax Kids Book Club is a free early literacy program for all 4-year-olds in Jacksonville. It is operated under the auspices of the Jacksonville Children’s Commission and guided by a communitywide commitment to make early literacy and reading a top priority. It utilizes public-private partnerships to improve the school readiness skills of prekindergarten children, get high-quality books into the homes of all of Jacksonville’s 4-year-olds and give parents practical tools to help their children become early learners. The goal is to encourage families to instill literacy as a core value in the home and increase family awareness of the importance of reading with their children every day.

Registration for the 2011-2012 school year is currently open and will remain open through the end of the school year, or while supplies last.

Duval County children who are four years-old by Sept. 1, 2011, AND entering kindergarten in 2012 are eligible to join the JaxKids Book Club.

Children who are enrolled in the VPK program DO NOT need to register—they will be automatically registered through a secure partnership with the Early Learning Coalition. All other Duval County 4-year-olds, who attend non-VPK childcare centers may be registered by clicking on the Book Club logo.

For frequently asked questions, click here. For additional information or questions, please email bookclub@coj.net.

 

Great Jacksonville Campout

More than 825 Book Club members and their families enjoyed camping under the stars at the third annual Great Jacksonville Campout on March 26-27, 2011, at Losco Regional Park.

Click here to view photos from the 2011 campout 
Photos from the 2010 Campout 
 

2011 Museum Hop Event

More than 1,000 Book Club members and their families enjoyed free admission, exhibits and craft activities as they “hopped” between four downtown museums on Saturday, March 21, 2011.

Click here to view pictures from the event