Top 19 Highlights of '19
As 2019 comes to a close, here are the top 19 highlights of the year. Thank you for all the memories!
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Jacksonville Public Library Blog 2019 Archive
New Year's Eve Champagne Guide
Happy New Year’s Eve! On this week's episode of Completely Booked, we chat with sommelier Justin Tichy to talk about a popular staple in NYE festivities: Champagne.
Jacksonville Public Library's Top Checkouts of 2019
Curious about what your fellow Jacksonvillians read throughout the year? Across all 21 branches, here are the top checkouts of 2019 for Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Teens, and Children.
10 Indie Films Worth Binging this Holiday Season
If you're looking for indie, arthouse, horror or offbeat holiday films to indulge in this season, we've got you covered. Between Kanopy and our DVD collection, even the biggest film buffs can find gems worth binging.
May the Force Be With You (Long After the New Star Wars Movie Premiere)
The release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker marks the end of a celestial soap opera 42 years in the making, but it doesn’t mean saying goodbye to the Star Wars universe. Check out our recommended titles to binge after seeing the new movie.
Inside the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Gayle Hart is the VP of Marketing for the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. She joins us on this week's episode of Completely Booked to chat about the wonderful things her team does for the community and how she first became involved with the fair.
Level up your writing with the pros!
In January, well-known Jacksonville authors Rodney Hurst and Brenda Jackson will share insights and tips to get you motivated to write! In February, author Nikesha Williams will explain how to market your book. It’s all to prepare for our upcoming Jax Book Fest in February 2020 with more than 80 authors.
Get your legal questions answered!
Licensed attorney volunteers will be available to answer your questions in many areas of the law from contracts to personal injury. Get your legal questions answered. Venga y obtega respuestas a sus preguntas legales.
Don't Fret: Holiday Mental Health Help is Here
Let's face it— the holiday season can be incredibly overwhelming. It's important to take care of yourself during all of the holiday fray.
Explore Holiday Traditions with Your Children this Season
Family traditions are a huge part of what make the holidays so special. While you teach your children about the importance of your own traditions, it's also a great time to expose children to other traditions and holidays from around the world.
