Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Life Lab Workshops in June: Gardening and Entrepreneurship

Learn how to grow your own garden, start a small business and take control of your health, career, and personal finances with free workshops at the Library!

Lit Chat with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Kevin Sack

Mother Emanuel is a sweeping history of the first AME church in the South and a profound story of courage and grace amid the fight for racial justice.

June Art Walk: Meet Over 20 Local Artists

Celebrate our community's deep pool of creative talent on the first Wednesday of each month! The Main Library stays open until 9 p.m. for the event!

See What Our Book Clubs Are Reading this June

Prepping for your next road trip or you're looking for your next beach read? Our Library Book Clubs have some great reading recommendations this June.

Friends of the Mandarin Library Summer Book Sale

Start your summer reading with a book sale that's too hot to miss! Proceeds are used to enhance programs and services at the Mandarin Library.

2025 Summer Reading Recommendations for Kids, Teens and Adults

Make the Jacksonville Public Library - and reading - part of your summer from June 2 through August 2!

History Chat: The Beginnings of a Bioswale with Jimmy Orth

Learn how and why the bioswale was installed, the challenges faced, and why these type of projects are beneficial for our river and communities.

Call for Memories: Share Your San Marco Photos and Stories

San Marco 75th Anniversary call for memories graphic

Jacksonville Public Library is commemorating the 75th anniversary of San Marco Branch Library with a Call for Memories and a series of public programs focused on the past, present and future of the neighborhood. This year-long celebration of the San Marco community, its residents and their library officially kicked off in January. But you can start donating your family's photos and contributing your library stories to the San Marco Memories project right now!