Books to Get You Talking Like a Pirate
Shiver me timbers and batten down the hatches! September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day. The Library has some great books about our favorite scallywags and seadogs.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Sept 15 - Oct 15
Hispanic Heritage Month honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latine/Latinx Americans. It runs September 15 through October 15.
The Screening Room: Embracing Dyslexia (Documentary)
Embracing Dyslexia is a documentary film that helps educators and parents better understand dyslexia in order to give students a chance at success.
Meet Over 50 Local Authors at Jax Book Fest: Youth Readers' Day
At Jax Book Fest Youth Readers' Day, we've got an amazing lineup of New York Times bestselling authors and over 50 local authors scheduled to appear!
Jax Book Fest Writers' Day and Other Events for Adults this September
This September, join us for our biggest, boldest celebration of authors, authorship, and the written word. Jax Book Fest returns September 13 and 20.
Invite a Friend to Your Favorite Library Book Club this September
Invite a friend to your favorite library book club this month! September is a great time to remind them of the value of their Jacksonville Public Library card.
Teen Lit Chat with author Shannon Messenger at Jax Book Fest 2025
Meet the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series at Jax Book Fest: Youth Readers' Day.
Junior Lit Chat with author Mac Barnett at Jax Book Fest 2025
Mac Barnett is the ninth U.S. National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children.
Meet National Book Award Winner Tiya Miles at Jax Book Fest 2025
Tiya Miles is a National Book Award winner and the author of eight books, including four prizewinning histories about race and slavery.
Youth Readers' Day with Mac Barnett and Shannon Messenger
Jax Book Fest is a big, bold celebration of authors, authorship, and the written word—held annually at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville. This year, Jax Book Fest is being held over two Saturdays in September
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