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We are open for Art Walk

July 1st Art Walk: Stop by for an Art Tour of the Main Library

 
Books to Celebrate July 4

Books for Celebrating Our Nation's 250th Birthday on July 4th

 
Jax Book Fest presents Writer's Day Saturday, August 22

Jax Book Fest Presents: Writer's Day 2026

 
Jax Stacks Reading Challenge

Jax Stacks Reading Challenge: Mid-Point Check In + Genre Mode

 
Library U Adult Programs newsletter

Free Workshops and Library Programs for Adults this July

 
Join a Library Book Club

Discuss Great Books at Library Book Clubs this July

 
Juneteenth

Books to Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day

 
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