Now booking summer reading 2027.
Library programs in Jacksonville for summer reading 2027
Kickoff, midsummer, finale. Your whole summer reading season, booked once.
Live programs for kids, brought to your branch by our local team. One request, one contact, one invoice.
Planning summer for your whole system? We can tour one program across your branches. Book 2 or more programs, save 15%, with one contact and one invoice for the whole system.
- 200+ events by our local team
- Every operator in our family is required to carry insurance.
- Local team
- 352-724-8084
Programs for your summer reading calendar
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Kickoff
Big Idea Bubble Show
A bubble show plus a free-play session, 45 minutes in all.
- Grades K-5
- 45 min
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Midsummer
Big Idea Backyard Carnival
Carnival games, with staff who run every booth.
- Ages 5+
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Finale
Foam Palooza
Foam play outdoors, the big finale of your summer.
- Ages 5+
How libraries book
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Book a summer series
One program a month, June, July and August, booked in one request. Pick the programs and the weeks; we confirm all three dates together.
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Book 2 or more programs, save 15%.
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One invoice, COI and W-9 on request
COI and W-9 on request, from the company that invoices you. If your library system has its own vendor or program forms, send them with your request. Payment terms are confirmed with your quote. Your local team replies within one business day.
Serving libraries across Duval, Clay, St. Johns and Nassau counties
Operated by Big Idea Entertainment Jacksonville, serving the First Coast since 2025.
Locally owned and operated by Richard and Veronica.
Check my dates
This page is for libraries. If a school near you asks about the same programs, Big Idea Assemblies books them as school shows.
How much space do you need?
Big Idea Bubble Show: a setup area of about 15 x 30 ft, which works in a small or a large room, and one power outlet. Big Idea Backyard Carnival: about 40 x 20 ft for its three tents, and power. Foam Palooza: an outdoor area of at least 30 x 30 ft, with power and water. Power and water sources need to be within 100 ft of the event space; our team brings the extension cords and hoses.
Can it run indoors?
Big Idea Bubble Show runs indoors only. Big Idea Backyard Carnival runs indoors or outdoors. Foam Palooza runs outdoors only.
How long is a show, and how many can you do in a day?
Big Idea Bubble Show: a 45-minute show with a 15-minute reset between, so one session per hour, and as many sessions in a day as your library wants. Big Idea Backyard Carnival and Foam Palooza: your library's choice of timed group sessions or open play.
Is there a group size limit?
Big Idea Bubble Show: the room sets the group size. We recommend splitting kids by grade or grade band.
What ages is each program for?
Big Idea Bubble Show: elementary ages, grades K-5. Big Idea Backyard Carnival and Foam Palooza: ages 5 and up.
Do you send a COI and W-9?
Yes. COI and W-9 on request, from the company that invoices you. If your library system has its own vendor or program forms, send them with your request. Payment terms are confirmed with your quote. Your local team replies within one business day.