Do you love reading and talking about books? Are you the friend (or the influencer) with all the best book recommendations? Is your bookshelf a carefully curated trophy case of all your favorite reading adventures? This could be your time to shine!
Win $100 in cash for writing the most persuasive book review and be one of our guests of honor at a special event at Main Library celebrating reading!
Learn from comics editor, cartoonist and instructor Abe Erskine and New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash at writing workshops this April.
In their 2025 documentary, pro skateboarders Dalton and Kanaan Dern team up with their brother and filmmaker, Destin, for a history of Kona Skatepark.
The U.S. has celebrated Irish American Heritage Month annually since 1991, honoring of the contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants.
Spires in the Sun author Jonathan Rich discusses the history and people behind the oldest surviving wood-frame Episcopal churches in Florida.
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.
Are you a fan of tabletop roleplaying games or video games? Do you like science fiction and fantasy books? Then you'll love LitRPGs.
Meet local author Kadeem Locke on Monday, March 23, and learn more about his debut fantasy novel, Demonology: The Bond.
Tenikka’s Books for Kids collects new and very gently used books for local kids and teens who participate in the Library’s Summer Reading Program.
Celebrate our community's creative talent with us at Art Walk, on the first Wednesday of each month in Downtown Jacksonville. This February 4th, the Main Library stays open until 9 p.m. for the festivities. Pick up a Map & Guide to the Main Library on your way in. During your visit, you'll find plenty of public art, a huge vintage map collection, and more.
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