Jacksonville Public Library Blog

What to Read for Military Appreciation Month

National Military Appreciation Month recognizes the incredible service, sacrifices and dedication of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

Small Business Newsletter: Podcasting for a Profit

Have you considered podcasting as a business or as a way to promote your business? It can be a lucrative side hustle or a way to promote your business.

Books About Mothers and Motherhood

Your librarians at Jacksonville Public Library have put together a few recommendations this month to help you mark Mother's Day in style (or find a last minute gift idea for that awesome, book-loving mom in your life).

Never Stop Learning with Free Adult Programs this May

Never stop learning! Join a Library Book Club, meet bestselling authors and up-and-coming local writers, learn how to write your own books, and more!

May Art Walk: Take an Art Tour or Make a Zine

Celebrate our community's deep pool of creative talent on the first Wednesday of each month! The Main Library stays open until 9 p.m. for the event!

Lit Chat with NYT Bestselling Author Marie Bostwick

The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a perfect book "for those who love book clubs, nostalgia for the 1960s, and stories of female friendship."

Screening Room: Mele Murals by Tadashi Nakamura

Watch and discuss an award-winning film on the transformative power of modern graffiti art, set against the resurgence of Hawaiian language and culture.

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Jacksonville Public Library has an AMAZING collection of books featuring stories and information written by and about people from varied backgrounds, races, ethnicities, life experiences, and viewpoints. Throughout the month, the Library will highlight books in our collection by and about Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians including here on our blog, through book displays in your local library, and via reading challenges for all ages on Beanstack.

Writer's Lab Workshops in May + Cash Prizes for Indie Authors

Get help writing, publishing and marketing your own book with FREE Writer's Lab workshops! We've also got a ton of free resources like Pressbooks and Indie Author Project that will help you find new readers and make self-publishing easier.