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Staff Picks Genre Study - It’s The End Of The World As We Know It!

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All good things must come to an end. Humans have always been fascinated by what the future holds and the futures in these books do not disappoint. Whether it is the disappearance of natural resources in Shusterman’s book Dry, a community learning to live without the comforts of 20th century life in Pat Frank’s Alas Babylon or Robert Neville’s attempt to hide from the night walkers in I am Legend, these books will leave you wondering how you would fare if the world as you knew it was suddenly turned on its head.

Batter Royale Dessert Decorating Challenge For Teens

Let's get ready to CRUMBLE! Batter Royale Dessert Decorating Challenge for Teens.

Cakes, cookies and creativity will clash this December in Batter Royale — the Library's first-ever Dessert Decorating Challenge run by teens, for teens! Want to be the next cake boss? Looking for something fun to do with friends over the winter holiday? Want a greater voice in what kinds of programs are offered at the library? It's time to BAKE IT HAPPEN. Join us at Teen Advisory Board. You could even earn volunteer hours!

Join a Book Club this January

Join a Book Club at Jacksonville Public Library

Kick off the new year with one of our 15 great book clubs! Start a new habit with us, whether it’s reading more, discussing more, making new friends, or visiting all of our library branches. Check out the list of book clubs below and join your fellow readers for a great chat!

Books That Read Like Hallmark Movies

Books to read if you love Hallmark movies

Looking for a light-hearted holiday romance novel (with a few “festive” twists and turns)? Well, grab a big cup of hot cocoa and get cozy! The Library has a few Hallmark movie-inspired book recommendations that are sure to make you merry.

Close Out The Year With A Jacksonville Public Library Book Club

This December we’re celebrating great books and readers! Close out the year with a comforting read or a challenging one, and come talk about it with other book lovers! Check out our newest book club, Top Shelf, at the South Mandarin Library, and make sure to keep an eye on the meeting dates this month as some have changed due to holiday closures.

Adventurers Wanted for Dungeons & Dragons at the Library!

Main Library Dungeons and Dragons for teens 12-18

November is International Games Month, a celebration of games and gaming culture in libraries around the world. It’s also the perfect opportunity for libraries, like ours, to showcase their game collections and related programs and activities like our Drop-In Dungeons & Dragons!

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