You’ve written a polished story or two or ten and you feel confident that it’s time to share your work with the world. You’ve heard about self-publishing, but is it the right fit for you, financially? Join us for a Writer’s Lab with local author Siera London that covers the basics of the indie publishing business and what you should consider before jumping in.
In July we continue to help you hone the skills you need in your yard or outdoor space! Join us for workshops with our friends from the UF Extension office that will teach you all about plants and bugs in your garden.
Teen Lit Chat returns this July with a visit from Chris Crutcher! Chris is a longtime writer of teen novels covering serious topics but not actually a very serious person. Read on to learn more about Chris and check out his recommendations for things to read, write and do, and then join Chris to talk about his books and writing process, live on Zoom!
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or Black Independence Day, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 since 1865 in various parts of the country. Juneteenth became an official federal holiday on June 17, 2021. If you’re attending your first Juneteenth jubilee or looking for ways to celebrate, check out this booklist!
This Sunday, June 19th, is Father’s Day. What is a better way to celebrate dad than letting him relax on his special day? Allowing him to relax with an enjoyable book! If you do not know where to start, check out this list of books created with dad in mind. This list has books ranging from fiction to biography, and contains authors like Harlan Coben, Jim Gaffigan, Willie Mays, and more.
Disney and Pixar just released an animated sci-fi action-adventure and origin story for Buzz Lightyear, the character many of us know and love from the popular Toy Story movie franchise. Only, this time, it’s not about the toy. It’s the in-universe movie that inspired fans like little Andy to buy talking toys of the legendary space ranger in the first place. If you like the new movie Lightyear, or you’re a fan of science fiction in general, check out this month’s booklist!
July is sizzling with our newest book club, Between the Covers Romance Readers! Join us for a steamy read or check out one of our other book clubs for a book that speaks to you.
Join the Jacksonville Public Library as we watch the last episode of PBS’ Asian Americans series! After the film, we will hear from guest speaker Dr. Tes Tuason from the University of North Florida who will talk about community building, identity, and cultural education in Asian American communities.
Are you looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids this summer? Start the week off right by joining Mr. Joe and library staff every Monday morning on the Riverfront Plaza! Gather around the lawn for singing, dancing, playing, and reading! We’ll read rhythmic stories together and add songs and movements to make it a wonderful time for all. Join us for a storytime they won’t forget!
