Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Jax Book Fest 2026 Event Schedule

Jax Book Fest returns 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, with New York Times bestselling authors John Patrick Green, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and Emma Straub.

Celebrate America 250: Fresh & Funny Stories About Abraham Lincoln

Author talk with Eileen Meyer, perfect for those who want to learn more about Abraham Lincoln and understand how a children’s picture book comes together.

September Art Walk: It's In the Books Exhibition, Industrial Landscapes

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.

This September: Meet Book Lovers at Book Clubs and Jax Book Fest

Jacksonville Public Library has 15 book clubs meeting at libraries around the city - each providing great reading recommendations every month!

Check Out Free Events for Adult Readers this September

Jax Book Fest returns from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Main Library.

Lit Chat with Speculative and Horror Fiction Author Del Sandeen

"These Walls Remember" by horror author Del Sandeen explores the many ways loss, grief, and remembrance manifest themselves in the home.

Jax Book Fest Author: Emma Straub (American Fantasy)

Jax Book Fest featured author Emma Straub is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books for adults including American Fantasy.

Jax Book Fest Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Inheritance Games)

Jax Book Fest featured author Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 acclaimed young-adult novels.

Jax Book Fest Author: John Patrick Green (InvestiGators)

Mango and Brash fans: Meet John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGators series at Jax Book Fest 2026.

Bring Local History to Life: Search Historical Newspapers Online

Search Historical Newspaper Archives on Newsbank

Get free online access to three local newspaper archives. Jacksonville Public Library has expanded its digital newspaper collections through NewsBank.