Unearth a Story
Are you challenging yourself to read more this summer? Summer at Jax Library runs June 1 - August 1. This year's theme, Unearth a Story™ underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings.
Take on your own Summer Reading Challenge by:
- Inviting a friend to your favorite book club (or going with them to theirs)
- Requesting a personalized booklist from our "Book Finder" librarians
- Bookmarking jaxlibrary.org/BookClub so you never miss a meeting
Looking for a challenge? The 2026 Jax Stacks Reading Challenge started January 1. As always, one of the 16 challenge categories is "A book read by a Library Book Club in 2026." Not only that, Library Book Clubs often read and discuss books that satisfy other challenge categories.
Book Club Picks
"Discovery" Book Club
Are you ready to take a chance on something new? Explore different genres with us!
University Park Branch Library
6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4 — Register
Discussing: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books, by Kirsten Miller
"Kiss and Tell Romance" Book Club
Enemies-to-lovers, love triangles, vampires, fae, and even historical fiction... This club covers any and all types of romance!
University Park Branch Library
1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 — Register
Discussing: Butcher and Blackbird, by Brynne Weaver
"Uncanny Valley" Book Club
Take a quick trip into the uncanny valley the second Monday of every month! For busy readers who love everything edgy, eerie, and extraterrestrial.
San Marco Branch Library
6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8 — Register
Discussing: The River Has Roots, by Amal El-Mohtar
"Comic Club" Graphic Novel Book Club
Whether you can name every Robin from memory or you liked that one episode of Watchmen on HBO, the Comic Club is here for you!
Willow Branch Library
6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 — Register
Discussing: Wynd Vol. 1: The Flight of the Prince, by James Tynion IV
"As the Page Turns" Book Club
Explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction and so much more! All you need to do is turn the page!
Mandarin Branch Library
1 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 — Register
Discussing: The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware
"Tangled Webb" Book Club
Get caught up in a good book at Webb Wesconnett on the second Thursday of the month! We read and chat about a variety of fiction titles.
Webb Wesconnett Library
6 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 — Register
Discussing: Cassandra in Reverse, by Holly Smale
"Excalibris" Book Club
Join us for fantastical discussions of sharp-edged speculative fiction on the last Saturday of the month.
Regency Square Branch Library
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 — Register
Discussing: Gideon the Ninth, by Tamsyn Muir
"Nuts About Reading" Book Club
Read and chat about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles on the third Tuesday of the month.
West Branch Library
6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 — Register
Discussing: Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance, by Alison Espach
"Ravenous Reader" Book Club
Do you love cozy fantasy? Is sweet romantasy is your new favorite genre? Looking to expand your reading horizons? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, join us!
Mandarin Branch Library
6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 — Register
Discussing: Wings of Starlight, by Alison Saft
"From Books to Film" Book Club
Is the book REALLY always better than the movie? We read a book, watch the movie (on our own) and discuss them both the third Thursday of each month.
Southeast Regional Library
6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 — Register
Discussing: The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco
"Cautionary Tales" Book Club
Delve into the frightening nature of horror stories, the cautionary aspects of science fiction stories, and the page-turning events in thriller novels!
University Park Branch Library
1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 — Register
Discussing: The Inferno, by Dante Alighieri
"Novel Pursuits" Book Club
Have books, will travel... to wherever our fiction collection takes us! Meets the third Saturday of the month.
San Marco Branch Library
2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 — Register
Discussing: The Club, by Ellery Lloyd
"Shelf Conscious" Book Club
Whether you’re an avid reader or struggle to find the time to complete just one book, you are welcome here on the fourth Tuesday every month.
Maxville Branch Library
6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23 — Register
Discussing: The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit, by Michael Finkel
"True Crime: 364.1" Book Club
Do you enjoy real-life crime stories? 364.1 is the Dewey Decimal number for True Crime books! Meets the fourth Thursday of the month.
Meeting online via Zoom
7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 — Register
Discussing: Fear is Just a Word, by Ahmed, Azam
"Scottish Mystery" Book Club
Dive into Tartan Noir, the mystery books written by Scottish authors. Each book takes place in Scotland, the birthplace of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
University Park Branch Library
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 — Register
Discussing: The Inheritance, by Trisha Sakhlecha
"Reading Connection" Book Club
Explore bestselling books and authors, including titles you might have missed.
Bradham & Brooks Branch Library
3 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 — Register
Discussing: The Good Earth, by Pearl S. Buck
"Flamingo" Book Club
Spread your wings: Read a diverse selection of fiction, non-fiction, and some Florida based literature.
Beaches Branch Library
6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 — Register
Discussing: Flashlight, by Susan Choi
