Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Friends of the Mandarin Library Summer Book Sale

Start your summer reading with a book sale that's too hot to miss! Proceeds are used to enhance programs and services at the Mandarin Library.

Summer Coding Camps at the Library

This summer, our partners from First Coast Esports Alliance hosts two free coding camps for aspiring game designers and developers at the Library.

What to Read for Military Appreciation Month

National Military Appreciation Month recognizes the incredible service, sacrifices and dedication of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

Small Business Newsletter: Podcasting for a Profit

Have you considered podcasting as a business or as a way to promote your business? It can be a lucrative side hustle or a way to promote your business.

Books About Mothers and Motherhood

Your librarians at Jacksonville Public Library have put together a few recommendations this month to help you mark Mother's Day in style (or find a last minute gift idea for that awesome, book-loving mom in your life).

Never Stop Learning with Free Adult Programs this May

Never stop learning! Join a Library Book Club, meet bestselling authors and up-and-coming local writers, learn how to write your own books, and more!

May Art Walk: Take an Art Tour or Make a Zine

Celebrate our community's deep pool of creative talent on the first Wednesday of each month! The Main Library stays open until 9 p.m. for the event!

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! Deadline: June 2, 2025.

Lit Chat with NYT Bestselling Author Marie Bostwick

The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a perfect book "for those who love book clubs, nostalgia for the 1960s, and stories of female friendship."

Screening Room: Mele Murals by Tadashi Nakamura

Watch and discuss an award-winning film on the transformative power of modern graffiti art, set against the resurgence of Hawaiian language and culture.