A Big Thank You to Our Fans!
Did you know? February is Library Lovers Month - dedicated to all of the book lovers here in Jacksonville (and around the world) who rely on their public library for their books, movies, music, author talks, storytimes, writing workshops, and so much more! That is why, this month, we've put together a few booklists that our biggest fans are sure to love. It's our way of saying, "Thank you!" We've also got some programs and events coming up you're sure to love.
Upcoming Programs & Events You'll Love
Lit Chat Interview with Terah Shelton Harris
If you read upmarket fiction with bittersweet endings, you may know the name Terah Shelton Harris from One Summer in Savannah or Long After We Are Gone. Her books have been chosen as a Target Book Club pick, LibraryReads pick, Kobo Best Book, Together We Read pick, Publisher’s Marketplace Buzz Book, and a Goodreads Choice Awards nominee for Best Debut. They're both great picks for the "Read a book by a 2026 Lit Chat author" category of our adult reading challenge.
Her third book, Where the Wildflowers Grow, is out this February. Meet the author at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Mandarin Branch Library. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Mandarin Library. A book signing will follow the interview, with books available for sale on site.
Writer's Lab: So You Think Your Book Could Be a Movie?
Looking for a practical, myth-busting guide to screenwriting? Join award-winning screenwriter, novelist and creative entrepreneur, Jaimie Engle, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at University Park Branch. At this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the key differences between novel writing and screenwriting and what makes a story truly adaptable to film or television.
Dog Man & River City Readers Round-Up
River City Readers: Team up with Mayor Donna Deegan for an action-packed Dog Man-themed adventure where you’ll meet a real police dog and discover how these heroic pups help our community. You’ll also get a chance to show off your Dog Man trivia skills, jump into themed games, and learn to draw your favorite characters. Don’t miss Petey’s Secret Lab, where you’ll dream up and build an invention of your own. Mayor Deegan will also round up the City’s top readers from 2025 for a celebration of their hard work and love or reading. Don’t miss the Dog Man & the River City Readers Round-Up at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 2 at Southeast Library.
