Celebrate Reading & Libraries
April 19-25, Jacksonville marks another "Celebrate Reading Week," connecting families with free books and resources from the City's many literacy advocates and organizations. This year, Celebrate Reading Week just so happens to coincide with National Library Week, which honors the vital role libraries and workers play in transforming lives and communities. So, what better time to visit the Library, check a book, and model positive reading behaviors for the kids in your life?
Celebrate your love of reading 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
NEW: "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, April 4 — Register
Discussing: The Paradise Problem, by Christina Lauren
"As the Page Turns" Book Club
Looking for something new to read? Explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction, and more on the 2nd Thursday of the month!
Mandarin Branch Library
1 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 — Register
Discussing: The Maid, by Nita Prose
"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, April 9— Register
Discussing: The Horsewoman, by James Patterson
RETURNING: "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.
NEW LOCATION: University Park Branch Library
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11 — Register
Discussing: The Killing Stones, by Ann Cleeves
"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, April 13 — Register
Discussing: The Tusks of Extinction, by Ray Naler
"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, April 14 — Register
Discussing: Trese. Vol. 2, by Budjette Tan and Fool Night Vol.1, by Kasumi Yasuda
"Wednesday Night Frights" Book Club
It's a book club of your nightmares. Join if you dare... just remember to bring your love, fascination, or curiosity of the horror genre with you.
Highlands Regional Library
7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15 — Register
Discussing: The Starving Saints, by Caitlin Starling
"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, April 16 — Register
Discussing: All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque
"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, April 18 — Register
Discussing: The Troop, by Nick Cutter
"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, April 18 — Register
Discussing: The Andromeda Strain, by Michael Crichton
"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, April 18 — Register
Discussing: The Mirror Cracked From Side to Side, by Agatha Christie
"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, April 21 — Register
Discussing: Sometimes I Lie, by Alice Feeney
"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, April 21 — Register
Discussing: Once Upon a Broken Heart, by Stephanie Garber
"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, April 23 — Register
Discussing: The Girls of Murder City, by Douglas Perry
"Reading Connection" Book Club
Explore bestselling books and authors, including titles you might have missed.
Bradham & Brooks Branch Library
3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 — Register
Discussing: To Kill a Mocking Bird, by Harper Lee
"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, April 28 — Register
Discussing: Nuts and Bolts: Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World (In a Big Way), by Roma Agrawal
"Flamingo" Book Club
Spread your wings and explore a diverse selection of fiction, non-fiction, and some Florida based literature.
Beaches Branch Library
6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 — Register
Discussing: The Heiress, by Rachel Hawkins
