Lit Chat with Sherry Thomas
Cap off this year’s Spooky Season at our chat with Sherry Thomas, author of the Lady Sherlock series of historical mysteries, including the upcoming Miss Moriarty, I Presume?
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Jacksonville Public Library Blog
October's New Book Releases Are Here And They Are Perfect for Fall
October is a great month for new book releases here at the Jacksonville Public Library! We're welcoming in the month with a list of new reads you can check out with your library card.
Lit Chat with Kristen Arnett
Kristen Arnett’s novels and short stories explore queer life and life in Florida, combining the two with her signature dark humor. Join us to chat with the New York Times bestselling author about the stories that motivate her to write, what she’s learned from writing, and more!
History Fair Help
Are you a middle or high school student with a research project coming up? Are you planning to compete in a History Fair?
Jacksonville Public Library has the materials, resources and support you need to do original research about people, ideas, and events of the past. What’s more, you can access much of this information online from home just using your computer and student card!
Book Clubs To Join This October
October’s book club reads bring you some old favorite authors as well as new and upcoming authors. Stephen King and Agatha Christie headline at Beaches and Highlands branches. West branch reads The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi, a debut novelist at 62 and Mandarin delves into Haben’s Story about the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, and her amazing journey from isolation to the world stage.
Writer’s Lab: Get Ready to Write Your Novel
National Novel Writing Month is just around the corner! Whether you’re an eager Wrimo, stocking up on snacks, water, and writing tips to see you through your 1667-word days, or a curious aspiring writer, wondering what you can really accomplish in a month of writing, our October Writer’s Lab workshops have you covered!
Fall Books For Kids To Celebrate Autumn
Fall is the perfect time to snuggle up with a mug of apple cider and a big stack of fall books! These children’s books about fall are perfect for learning about the changing of seasons and the cool, crisp days ahead. Although the leaves and weather may not be changing just yet, we can always dive into a good book to take us there. Take a peek at our autumn picks because the kids (and you!) are going to just fall in love with these books.
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Lit Chat with Leslie Kemp Poole
Jacksonville Public Library + MOCA(Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville) present Art & Conversations, a series of innovative programs focused on literacy and the arts. In this series, the Jacksonville Public Library and MOCA collaborate to provide the community access to a rich set of resources by partnering an educational library program with a museum exhibition.
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month (celebrated September 15 through October 15) recognizes the history, culture and contributions of American citizens of Spanish and Latin American origin. It encompasses several smaller holidays and independence days in the 30-day period. At it's heart, though, it is an invitation to step into, take pride in, learn about and share a vibrant and thriving culture that is rich in history, music, great food, and beautiful art.
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