June Art Walk: Art Tours and Local Art Exhibits at the Main Library
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.
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Call for Local Authors: Sell and Sign Books at Jax Book Fest 2026
We are looking for local authors living in or near Jacksonville, Florida, to participate in Jax Book Fest 2026. Applications to table are due by June 30.
Dig into Summer Reads at Library Book Clubs in June
Challenge yourself to read more this summer, with help from Library Book Clubs.
Cash & Scholarships for Young Writers & Performers
Students in grades 3-12: Win cash and scholarships in the Friends of Brentwood Library's annual James Weldon Johnson Young Writer's Festival!
Live Shows, Special Guests, and More this Summer at Jax Library
This Summer at Jax Library, kids will have the opportunity to meet and learn from scientists, guest authors, musicians, and other live performers.
2026 Summer Reading Challenge and Recommendations
Jacksonville Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1 through August 1. Get themed recommendations, free books, and more.
How to Collect and Play Reading Dragons and Friends Cards
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.
Special Collections: Stanton Memories, Newspaper Archives, and More
Recently, the Library's Special Collections department received a lovely donation of a 1939 Memories book for Stanton High School.
Books About Mothers and Motherhood
This month, help mark Mother's Day in style with books about and for those book-loving moms in your life.
Screening Room: The Little Brown Bird with Duval Audubon Society
Film screening and discussion about America’s most endangered songbird, Florida grasshopper sparrow, with the Duval Audubon Society.
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