Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Lit Chat Interview with Fantasy Author Django Wexler at Jax Pop Con

Are you a fan of Magic the Gathering and tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons? Fantasy author Django Wexler is a featured guest at this year's Jax Pop Con on Saturday, March 22. He takes the stage at 4 p.m. on the third floor of the Main Library to talk with fans of fantasy novels about his latest published work. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow the interview. Note: A limited number of books will be available for sale on-site from a local bookstore partner, Happy Medium Books Café.

Forward Thinking: The Evolution of Fandom (Panel Discussion)

Pop culture and the ways we engage with it have changed a lot over the years and it's evolving even more rapidly in the age of social media, influencers, review sites, BookTok, Instagram and AI. Discuss the past, present and future of fandom in this 40-minute conversation between a moderator and four panelists, followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A.

Donate to Tenikka's Books for Kids Annual Book Drive March 17-29

Tenikka's Books for Kids Now Through March 29

Tenikka’s Books for Kids collects new and very gently used books for local children from birth to 18 years old. This includes everything from picture books for babies, books for new readers, and chapter books for teens. All the books collected during Tenikka’s Books for Kids book drive are given to kids who participate in Jacksonville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program at no cost to the children or their families.

Elementary Art Exhibition 2025

Elementary Art Exhibition. 16 locations.

Our annual Elementary Art Exhibition honors the fantastic work of student artists and their teachers in the Visual Art programs at Duval County Public Schools. The "Best of Elementary Art Exhibition" starts Saturday, March 15, at Main Library. A larger "Elementary Art Exhibition" starts Thursday, March 27, at 15 other regional and neighborhood libraries, showcasing emerging artists from the closest elementary school to each participating library.

St. Patrick's Day Books for Kids

Looking for something to read with the wee ones this St. Patrick's Day? Well, you're in luck! There's a nice pot of children's books at the end of this rainbow! An annual celebration of Irish culture, March 17 is one of the best times to find yourself a leprechaun, pick four-leaf clovers or just wear a lot of green! March is also Irish-American Heritage Month, a time to honor the achievements of notable Irish Americans throughout history and highlight their contributions to American life and culture.

Free Poetry Writing and Fantasy World-Building Workshops this March!

Are you an aspiring author? Do you have fantasy worlds, epic love poems or even a memoir that you've been meaning to put down on paper? What's stopping you ? Everyone has a story and on March 14, National Write Your Story Day challenges you to tell your story in written form. Jacksonville Public Library loves local authors - so much so that we have free, monthly writing workshops and lots of great books and online resources to help you get your book ready for submission or self-publishing.

Free Tax Preparation Available With AARP

The Jacksonville Public Library is proud to partner with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) TaxAide during the tax season each year to provide FREE tax preparation. Taxes will be prepared BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The scheduling system goes live January 15 for appointments starting February 1.

10th Annual Beaches Library Comic Fest

Wear your best cape and cowl (or that really cool bow tie and fez) and join us for a fandom-filled celebration of reading, pop culture and fandom for all ages! Beaches Library Comic Fest returns in 2025 for its 10th annual celebration on Saturday, May 3, from 1 – 4 p.m This FAN-tastic event is sponsored by Friends of the Beaches Branch Library and organized by your favorite librarians. It features some local cosplayers, gamers, and comic creators from the Beaches community and beyond.

Free Spring Break Activities, Live from the Library, and More!

Looking for a way to spend Spring Break - without breaking the bank? Spend it at the Library and don't spend a dime! We've got live guest performers, hands-on S.T.E.M. and art labs, and other FREE activities and events for kids and teens March 17-22.

It's March Book Madness with the Return of the Big Bag Book Sale!

Friends of the the Jacksonville Public Library Big Bag Book Sale

It's time again for everybody's favorite BIG BAG BOOK SALE from our Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library! Fill up a bag (or three) with as many books as you (and the bags) can carry! Paper grocery bags are provided. There will be a wide range of books available for all ages and book lovers. You can also find fantastic deals on movies, audiobooks, records, jigsaw puzzles, and more.