Jacksonville Public Library Blog

July is Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month July. Image features the colors of the disability pride flag.

For Disability Pride Month, the Library will highlight books about people embracing their disabilities as well as some of our accessibility services.

Read a Graphic Novel this July

Graphic Novels in Libraries Month is designed to bring attention to and promote the Library's growing graphic novel and comics collections.

History Chat: Ax Handle Saturday 65th Anniversary

On Saturday, August 27, 1960, a violent attack against Black demonstrators occurred at sit-in protests at segregated lunch counters in Jacksonville.

Calling All Local Authors of Kids and Teen Books

Jax Book Fest 2025 Call for Local Authors of Kids and Teen Books

We are looking for local authors who have published books for children and/or teen readers to participate in Jax Book Fest 2025: Young Reader's Day.

Lit Chat Author Talks in July: Celebrating Local Talent

There are three opportunities to meet and support local authors at different library locations this July. Plus, save the date for Jax Book Fest 2025.

Summer Sale of Pre-Loved Books this July

Friends of the the Jacksonville Public Library Big Bag Book Sale

The Big Bag Book Sale is back 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. 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.