Jacksonville Public Libraries Free Family AI + Vibe Coding Class
- When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8375 Maxville Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32234
- Cost: Free
Collins Dictionary named “vibe coding” the 2025 Word of the Year. It means using plain English to guide AI into helping build apps, games, websites, and tools.
Collins Dictionary named “vibe coding” the 2025 Word of the Year. The simple version: vibe coding means describing what you want to build in plain English, letting AI help create a first version, then testing, debugging, and improving it until it works.
I’m Fred Marks, founder of Jacksonville’s vibe coding meetup community and a Bolles alum, Class of 2000. I also am teaching vibe coding summer camp at The Bolles School. This free library class is independent and not affiliated with The Bolles School or The Bolles School summer camp.
I’m offering a FREE 90-minute introduction to Vibe Coding class at Jacksonville public libraries for parents/guardians and kids ages 10–17.
This is not just a talk about AI. We are going to actually vibe code something together.
We’ll start with a simple idea, turn it into a clear prompt, have AI create a first version, test what works, fix what breaks, and improve it as a group!
That is the real skill: learning how to think clearly, explain an idea, question what AI gives back, and keep improving until something works.
Kids who like games, apps, websites, writing, art, music, sports, or business ideas will see how AI can help turn an idea in their head into something real.
No AI or coding experience needed. A smartphone is required, or laptop (not necessary, but you are welcome to bring). We will use the library's wifi, and will use Google's FREE Vibe Coding platform, AI Studio.
This is not a drop-off class. A parent or guardian must stay for the full class.
Space is limited to about 40 total people, including adults and kids.
Sign up today and join the fun learning how to Vibe Code with AI!
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- Contact Name: Fred Marks
- Contact Phone: (904) 352-7555
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- Category: Family Fun
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