Stock up and save on books, CDs, DVDs, and more - all while supporting your South Mandarin Branch Library! There's a wide selection of items for every age - children, teens and adults. The Friends of the South Mandarin Library's Fall Book Sale is located at 12125 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223. All three days of the book sale are open to all, but membership is encouraged and appreciated. Proceeds from sales and memberships are used to enhance programs and services at the South Mandarin Library.
Shop this sale and stock up and save on books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles. There's a wide selection of items for every age - children, teens, and adults. The Friends of Mandarin Library's Fall Book Sale is located at 3330 Kori Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Both days of the sale are open to all, but membership is encouraged and appreciated. Proceeds from sales and memberships are used to enhance programs and services at the Mandarin Library.
The Main Library is hosting a stunning exhibit featuring a collection of photographs by the talented photographer, Aaron Mervin. Called "Natural Nywele" (nywele is Swahili for hair), the collection consists of large-format fashion photographs showcasing natural African American hairstyles. This must-see exhibit is perfect for fans of Matthew Cherry’s Hair Love (which was illustrated by Jax Book Fest featured author/illustrator, Vashti Harrison). Show runs September 6 - October 25.
Are you ready for Jax Book Fest 2024? Jacksonville Public Library’s signature literary event, it brings book lovers of all ages together to meet their favorite bestselling authors and to discover up-and-coming local authors from right here in Florida. The event returns September 20-21 at the Main Library with Lit Chat author programs featuring three #1 New York Times bestselling authors, several free writing workshops, 70+ local authors, entertainment for kids, a showcase of teen writers, giveaways, and so much more!
September 8th is World Literacy Day, and the Jacksonville Public Library is excited to be a part of the global celebration! Literacy is the foundation for learning. It is a critical component for sustainable development and an essential tool for individuals and communities to access and understand the world.
Celebrate our community's deep pool of creative talent with us on the first Wednesday of each month in Downtown Jacksonville! The Main Library stays open until 9 p.m. for the festivities! We are conveniently located directly across from James Weldon Johnson Park, one of Art Walk's two major hubs of activity. This month, check out local art in the gallery, join the zinesters meeting and collaborating in the Zine Zone, or sign up for an art tour.