Amanda Toman

Amanda Toman is a mama, digital marketer, wifey and avid reader. You will either find her in the marketing department for the Jacksonville Public Library, spending time with her family, reading her Kindle, at a Pure Barre class, at Disney World, or at home binge watching the latest book to TV show series. She is also a co-host for Completely Booked, the official podcast of the Jacksonville Public Library.

Ready Your Bookshelves! The Spring Big Bag Book Sale Is Back!

Big Bag Book Sale

The Spring Big Bag Book Sale Starts March 10!

The Big Bag Book Sale will be back for a limited time from March 10 - 12. You can shop great deals—not only on books, but movies, audiobooks, records, and more. The store is located at University Park Branch at 3435 University Blvd. N. 

Free Movie Screening: "The Public" at Sun-Ray Cinema

Jacksonville Public Library + NEFLIN + Sun-Ray Cinema partner together to offer a free special screening of “The Public” during Jacksonville Public Library’s National Library Week campaign

Jacksonville Public Library, NEFLIN and Sun-Ray Cinema partner together to offer a free special screening of “The Public” during Jacksonville Public Library’s National Library Week campaign. This event takes place on Sunday, April 3 and is free and open to all. Join us to kick off National Library Week! and register here for free tickets!

What To Read If You Love The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

What To Read If You Love The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The Emmy award-winning, Amazon Prime original television show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is finally back with its fourth season airing this Friday, February 18! If you binge-watched the previous three seasons and want to keep the comedy and drama coming while you binge-watch the fourth season, check out this list of must-reads created especially for fans of the hilarious Midge Maisel.

Ten Books To Pump You And Your Family Up For The SuperBowl

SuperBowl Books For Kids

Super Bowl Sunday is just days away! It doesn’t matter if you’re a football fan or not, it’s hard to avoid the pre-Super Bowl hype. There are the commercials, the predictions friends, family and colleagues make of who is going to win, the social media posts, the half-time show sneak peeks and of course, books! It’s more than the biggest game in football; it’s an experience and it's an experience the whole family can get it on.

Books To Get Kids Pumped For The Winter Olympics

Books To Get Kids Pumped For The Winter Olympics

The Olympics offer an opportunity to teach kids important lessons about resilience, teamwork, discipline, winning, and losing. Learn more about the Olympic history and winter sports featured at the event with this list of children’s books available through the Library. From silly reads to true stories of barrier-breaking athletes, these books will inspire and entertain your own little athletes all year long.

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