Jacksonville Public Library Blog 2022 Archive

Pop-Up Storytime: Celebrate Summer At The Cummer With The Library

Join library staff on Friday evenings in July and August for a special Pop-Up Storytime to celebrate Summer at the Cummer! Library staff will present two Pop-Up Storytimes at 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm in the The Cummer Gardens. The Library will also have a table where you can sign up for a library card and check out books! No registration required. Bring the family to experience stories, songs, art, culture, and community this Summer at the Cummer!

Stock Up On Your TBR Pile At The Friends Of The Jacksonville Public Library's Big Bag Book Sale!

The Big Bag Book Sale Starts July 14!

The Big Bag Book Sale will be back for a limited time from July 14 - 16. 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.

4th Of July Books For Kids!

Happy Birthday America! Hopefully, your plans to celebrate include reading a book with a Fourth of July theme! It does not matter if these books are read in between fireworks, during cookouts, or lying on the beach, these children’s books will entertain and educate.

Writer’s Lab: Building a Profitable Indie Author Business

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.

July Life Lit Workshops at the Library: Hone the skills you need in your yard, garden or outdoor space!

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.

Online Author Talk with Chris Crutcher

Teen Lit Chat Author Talk with Chris Crutcher

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!

10 Children's Books Honoring Juneteenth

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!

Books Dad Wants To Read This Father's Day

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.

Books Like the Movie Lightyear

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!

Twelve Book Clubs At The Jacksonville Public Library That You Can Join In July

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.