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Summer at Jax Library

June 1 - August 1: Unearth free books, attend live shows, storytimes and more!

 

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James Weldoh Johnson Young Writers Festival

Cash & Scholarships for Young Writers & Performers

 
Unearth a Story: Attend Live Shows. Includes an illustration of an orange dinosaur poking its head out of a book.

Live Shows, Special Guests, and More this Summer at Jax Library

 
Unearth a Story: Reading Dragons. Includes an illustration of a large green dinosaur reading a small book.

How to Collect and Play Reading Dragons and Friends Cards

 
Unearth a Story: Earn Free Books. Includes an illustration of a blue dino holding a red book.

2026 Summer Reading Challenge and Recommendations

 
The cover of the 1939 Stanton Memories booklet, including a photo of the school and 'Reminiscence of Yesterday.'

Special Collections: Stanton Memories, Newspaper Archives, and More

 
Books About Mothers and Motherhood

Books About Mothers and Motherhood

 
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Screening Room: The Little Brown Bird with Duval Audubon Society

 
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History Chat: Stanton - Florida's Oldest African American School

 
Jacksonville Public Library Conservation Series

Get Inspired by Local Experts Working in Conservation

 
Library U Adult Programs newsletter

Learn from Local Experts - Free Adult Programs at the Library this May