Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Books for Celebrating Our Nation's 250th Birthday on July 4th

Celebrating the U.S.A.? The Library has books (for all ages) that show what makes our country and our community here in Jacksonville so great.

Celebrate our community's creative talent at Art Walk, on the first Wednesday of each month in Downtown Jacksonville. The Main Library is open late.

Pick from over a dozen different Writer's Lab workshops—lead by publishers, authors, and other industry insiders—at Jax Book Fest: Writers' Day.

We're more than half way through the 2026 Jax Stacks Reading Challenge. Looking for an even bigger challenge? Welcome to "genre mode!"

Having trouble finding your next read? We have 16 book clubs providing great recommendations every month.

Save the date for Jax Book Fest! Jacksonville Public Library's BOLDEST celebration of books and the local literary community returns September 19.

If you're still somewhat new to Juneteenth celebrations or you'd like to share the history with your children, the Library has books to help you out!

Jacksonville Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1 through August 1. Get themed recommendations, free books, and more.

Receive your Starter Pack of playing cards at a Kick-Off Party June 1-6. Then, visit every week June 8 - August 1 to earn more Reading Dragons cards.

This Summer at Jax Library, kids will have the opportunity to meet and learn from scientists, guest authors, musicians, and other live performers.