Jacksonville Public Library Blog

July Art Walk: Stop by for Local Art, Games, and More

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!

Celebrate our nation's independence with some patriotic reads for kids and families.

Learn how to grow your own garden, start a small business, or take control of your health, career, and finances with free workshops at the Library!

Are you a ravenous reader who just can't decide what to read next? Visit our website to get trustworthy advice from professional book nerds!

While we love to feature Jax authors throughout the year, we have some exciting things planned to point a spotlight on these local literary icons.

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.

If you use Kanopy or Hoopla through Jacksonville Public Library, you will experience some service changes beginning July 1, 2025.

If you're still somewhat new to Juneteenth celebrations or you'd like to share the history with your children, the Library has books to help you out!

Are you a fan of Southern Gothic, ghost stories, and horror? This June, we're bringing two Jacksonville authors together for a "spirited" discussion.

We're halfway through the year! How are you doing on your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge? We've got more recommendations to help you finish strong.