Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Read About LGBTQ+ Trailblazers Throughout History

Countless LGBTQ+ individuals have left their mark on history and culture. Explore their stories this month with a selection of books from the Library.

Art Walk: October

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Celebrate our community's deep pool of creative talent with us on the first Wednesday of each month in Downtown Jacksonville.

Call for Memories: Share Your San Marco Photos and Stories

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We are celebrating the 75th anniversary of San Marco Branch Library with a series of public programs and an open call for photos and other memories.

Attend an Author Talk, Writer's Workshop or History Chat in October

Halloween is almost here and with it comes spooky reading recommendations and an interview with a genre-bending novelist and horror columnist.

Read a Scary Good Book with a Library Book Club this October

Spooky season is here! If you're looking for chillers, thrillers, or stories of real-life serial killers, join us at a Library Book Club this October!

History Chat: Stetson Kennedy with Tim Gilmore

As one of the pioneer folklore collectors during the first half of the 20th century, Stetson Kennedy is best known for having infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan.

Uncover Secrets and Sub-Genres in the World of Mystery Books

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Trying to track down your next read? This month, see what the mystery genre has to offer.

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.