Due to the progression of Hurricane Ian, in accordance with Mayor Lenny Curry and the City of Jacksonville, all library locations will be closed as of noon Wednesday, September 28, 2022, and remain closed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Decisions to extend closures of some or all locations will be made as the storm progresses.
Are you struggling now that a child, parent, coworker, or close friend has come out to you as LGBTQ+? Want to know how to talk to your children about tolerance and acceptance? Do you just want the ABC's of LGBT? The Library’s collection contains biographies, resources, tips for families, and LGBTQ+ history that can help.
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of exemplary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer-identified role models throughout history. Like other celebration months, it is also an opportunity to highlight historic and current issues facing the community, celebrate milestones, and educate or welcome others who would become allies. Learn more with this collection of biographies and other non-fiction titles form your library.
Need new books for the kids? Get your library card ready because it is time to stock up! Here are just a few new releases coming to the library this month. Put these books (and more) on hold and then stop in your local library branch or you can use our curbside service to pick them up!
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual 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. How you choose to celebrate is up to you. At the Library, we mark the occasion with festive displays and booklists that we hope will encourage you to learn more about yourself and others.
Readers at this stage are able to select their own materials and read independently. They have successfully moved from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” This newfound confidence allows them to use a variety of informational texts to learn more about the world around them and to discover unfamiliar vocabulary.
