Drop in to your favorite branch of Jacksonville Public Library and play chess, BINGO, board games, and even popular tabletop roleplaying games like "Dungeons & Dragons" and "Monster of the Week." Many locations also host e-sports clubs, Smash Bros. and other video game tournaments, or have board games you can borrow for in-branch use.
So, bring the family, make some new friends, and play games with us at the Library!
Note: This summer, you can even register for one of two free summer coding camps for aspiring game designers and developers, provided by Jacksonville Public Library, Kids Hope Alliance, and First Coast Esports Alliance. Read our blog to learn more.
Hang Out with Other Gamers
Want to connect with other gamers off screen? Dive into epic quests and conquer fun challenges inspired by fantastic stories with Analog Gamers Hangout. Kids and teens, ages 9-15, team up every week at select library locations to tackle riddles and play other live-action, in-person games.
For a complete schedule, go to jaxlibrary.org/analog.
Start Your D&D Adventure at the Library!
Are you looking for a safe, fun, and collaborative environment to play Dungeons & Dragons? Join our table! You'll find Drop-In Dungeons & Dragons games for kids, teens and adults happening regularly at multiple library locations. All experience levels welcome! You can even find exciting one-shot adventures during some special events like Jax Pop Con.
Are you a first-time player? No previous experience needed. Participate in a short campaign designed to give hands-on experience. Character sheets, dice, and minis will be provided. Expert? We're always on the lookout for volunteer Game Masters. If you're interested, ask a librarian how you can get started or visit our volunteer page.
# Check Out What's New
Even More TTRPG Rulebooks Available
Recently, we expanded our collection with some exciting new Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG) rulebooks. These books are available for checkout at multiple locations and are designed to get you (and a group of friends) started playing tabletop games at the Library or at home.
Which Game Should You Play?
Avatar Legends, the Roleplaying Game
- Play your own heroes in the beloved settings of the Avatarverse
- Explore the areas of Avatar Kyoshi, Roku, 100 Year War, Aang or Korra
- Develop skills in elemental bending, weaponry or technology
Coyote & Crow
- Unique science fantasy RPG written by a team of Indigenous writers
- Set in an alternate future where colonization of the Americas never happened
- Easy-to-use system based on d12 dice built to keep game play flowing
Fallout: The Roleplaying Game
- Tell your own stories of survival in post-nuclear America
- Create your own original characters including ghouls, super mutants and robots
- Uses the 2d20 System for both story-led adventures and detailed gameplay
Kids on Bikes
- Collaborative storytelling RPG for 2-6 players, set in small towns with big adventures
- Take on the role of everyday people grappling with strange, terrifying forces
- Or play as the Gamemaster to create compelling creatures
Marvel Multiverse Roleplaying Game
- Take on the roles of Marvel’s most famous super heroes or create your own
- All you need is three standard six-sided die and some friends to play
- Full of illustrations from Marvel’s incredible army of artists
Monster of the Week
- Action-Horror RPG for 3-5 people with two ready-to-play mysteries
- For fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural and X-Files
- Based on the easy-to-use Powered by the Apocalypse engine
Star Wars: Edge of the Empire
- Play as a smuggler, bounty hunter or “Force-Sensitive Exile”
- Grim, gritty adventures in the shadows of Coruscant or the Outer Rim
- For ages 14 and up, with an average playtime of one hour
