May is a really fun time for comic book fans. The first Saturday of the month is Free Comic Book Day (at participating comic book retailers). Over 2000 stores take part annually!
Of course, you can check out comics for free any day at the Library (or download them instantly on your favorite device with Hoopla)! Plus, you can meet other comic fans at Willow Branch Library for ComiClub to talk about a wide variety of comics and graphic novels. In addition to superhero comics, they also discuss horror, slice-of-life, nonfiction, and other genres! Beyond the Panel, another graphic novel book club is coming soon to Pablo Creek Library!
Stay Connected
Keep up with all of the Library's Book Clubs each month with our blog. Or, sign up for our monthly Book Club email on the Library U enrollment page so you never miss a meeting.
#Get Rewarded for Reading
You may have heard about Jax Stacks, our year-round reading challenge for adults. Or the fact that you can earn cool prizes for completing at least 12 of the 16 categories. But did you know it has its own book club?! And that's not the only thing different about Jax Stacks. The location of the club changes every few months, allowing you to connect with fellow readers all across Jacksonville.
Get monthly Jax Stacks book recommendations to fulfill your chosen categories on our blog or by email or by requesting a personalized booklist.
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#Jax Stacks Book Club
Discussing: "A book written by an author when they were under 30."
Beaches Branch Library (note the new location)
Monday, May 1 @ 6:30 p.m.
#Discovery Book Club
If you're looking to explore different genres or take a chance on something new, Discovery Book Club is here for you!
Pablo Creek Regional Library
Thursday, May 4 @ 6:30 p.m.
#Scottish Mystery Book Club
Dive into the thrilling world of "Tartan Noir." Each mystery book takes place in Scotland.
Regency Square Branch Library
Saturday, May 6 @ 10:30 a.m.
#Between the Covers Romance Readers
Can't get enough of a good romance? Read and chat with us about some of the hottest books in the genre.
Brown Eastside Branch Library
Monday, May 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
#ComiClub Graphic Novel Book Club
Whether you can name every Robin from memory or you liked that one episode of Watchmen on HBO, the ComiClub is here for you!
Willow Branch Library
Tuesday, May 9 @ 6 p.m.
#As the Page Turns
Looking for something new to read? Explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction and more!
South Mandarin Branch Library (note the location change)
Thursday, May 11 @ 1 p.m.
#Starfish Book Club
Looking for a blend of fiction and nonfiction books? Why settle for just one? We'll also take an extra look at the subjects of our reading to guide the discussion.
Beaches Branch Library
Thursday, May 11 @ 2 p.m.
#Nuts About Reading
Read and chat about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles the thrid Tuesday of the month.
West Branch Library
Tuesday, May 16 @ 6 p.m.
#From Books to Film
Is the book REALLY always better than the movie? We read a book and watch the movie (on our own) and discuss them both.
Southeast Regional Library
Thursday, May 18 @ 6 p.m.
#Excalibris Book Club
A truly fantastic discussion group designed specifically for fans of speculative fiction!
Regency Square Branch Library
Saturday, May 20 @ 10:30 a.m.
Note: Theft of Swords combines The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha (Vols. 1 and 2 of the Riyria Revelations series).
#Shelf Conscious Book Club
Whether you’re an avid reader or struggle to find the time to complete just one book, we welcome you here!
Maxville Library
Tuesday, May 23 @ 6 p.m.
#Club 364.1
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
Thursday, May 25 @ 7 p.m.
#New Leaf Book Club
Bringing together readers with different and shared interests... Each month, we discuss a title to get you thinking.
Highlands Regional Library
Saturday, May 27 @ 12:30 p.m.
#Mysterious Affairs Book Club
Reading and discussing mysteries of all types - from new thrillers to classic cozies, and everything in between!
Highlands Regional Library
Saturday, May 27 @ 2:30 p.m.
#Flamingo Book Club
Spread your wings with a diverse selection of fiction, nonfiction, and some Florida-based literature.
Beaches Branch Library
Tuesday, May 30 @ 6:30 p.m.
