Jacksonville Public Library Blog

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Jacksonville Public Library Conservation Series

An eight-part "Conservation Series' with free programs to help residents better understand environmental issues affecting life in Northeast Florida.

History Chat with Ramesh Buch and North Florida Land Trust

At our 2026 Conservation Series kick off, learn how North Florida Land Trust uses land acquisition and restoration to conserve irreplaceable land.

Junior Lit Chat with author/illustrator Oge Mora at Family Reading Day

Author Oge Mora with book covers for Thank You Omu, Saturday, and More or Less

Books have the power to spark imagination, just like magic! Join us on Saturday, April 25, for this year’s Family Reading Day with Oge Mora.

Celebrate Reading Week 2026: Reading is Magic

Jacksonville's annual Celebrate Reading Week returns April 19-25. This year's theme is Reading is Magic and the week ends with Family Reading Day at Main Library.

Celebrate Poets and Poetry this April with the Library

Whether you're looking to create or just get inspired, the Library has plenty of poetry collections, novels-in-verse, and more for poets and poetry lovers.

Cash & Scholarships for Young Writers & Performers

James Weldoh Johnson Young Writers Festival

Students in grades 3-12: Win cash and scholarships in the Friends of Brentwood Library's annual James Weldon Johnson Young Writer's Festival!

11th Annual Beaches Library Comic Fest

Beaches Library Comic Fest returns in 2026 for its 11th annual celebration on Saturday, May 2, from 1 – 4 p.m. with local artists, cosplayers, and more.

Get the "Untold" Story of Riverside's Life Sculpture with Wayne Wood

Dr. Wayne Wood joins us this April to tell the remarkable story of the sculptor who created the statue 'Life" in Jacksonville's Memorial Park.

Florida Reflections: Six-Part Series on Florida History at Southeast

Florida Reflections: Conversations on Florida's Contribution to the American Tale. Florida Humanities America 250: Everlasting Florida

As the U.S. approaches the 250th anniversary, this statewide series invites you to look beyond familiar narratives and reconsider Florida’s place in the American story.