Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Do you love the look, touch, and smell of a leather bound classic? Does the thought of browsing the stacks at your local library thrill and delight you? Well, then… you might just be a bibliophile! Book Lovers Day is all about YOU and those books you just can't seem to get enough of! So, let's celebrate with some booklists, book clubs, and a few other fun things the Library offers you book lovers out there.

August is well-known for two distinctive features: the last month of summer and the first week of school. Although the approaching end of summer and the beginning of the new school year can be daunting for some, kids can look forward to unwinding with these new books available to check out at the library like Dead Wednesday by author Jerry Spinelli, Can You Net the Lochness Monster? by Brandon Terrel, and so many more! In the hustle and bustle of settling into a new routine, don't forget about August's new book releases for kids.

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. Over the last 31 years, the ADA has expanded opportunities for people with disabilities by reducing barriers and changing perceptions, and increasing full participation in community life.

The Library is offering several monthly book clubs around the county and there is a little bit of everything in the month of August! We have investigative fiction, romance, love stories, and of course, true crime. Whether you are looking to connect with other readers and make new friends or if you are just wanting to establish a regular reading habit, join our book clubs and you are off to a great start!