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.
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Jax Book Fest 2025
Jax Book Fest returns this year over two Saturdays at the Main Library, September 13th & 20th. This annual celebration brings together authors, readers, writers, and book lovers of all types. Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into the magic of books at this year's event!
A Back to School Bash and Book Recommendations
Summer is almost over... and while that means an end to summer reading, there are lots of reasons to get excited about going back to school!
Calling All 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.
Writing as Inspiration and Self-Care and Other Free Workshops
Get help writing, publishing and marketing your own book with free Writer's Lab workshops. Plus, save the date for Jax Book Fest: Writer's Day.
Read, Make, and Trade Zines at the Library All Year Round
International Zines Month is a great time to pick up a zine or give DIY self-publishing a try. A labor of love, they are as varied as their creators!
New Collection Added: City of Jacksonville Historic Records
The collection consists of City Council meeting minutes, ordinances and resolutions, and indexes dating from the 1870s to the 1960s.
Lit Chat Author Talk with Local Mystery Author L.T. Reed
Get to know local author L.T. Reed and her debut mystery/thriller novel, Unfamiliar Blood, at our next Lit Chat Author Talk.
July is Disability Pride Month
For Disability Pride Month, the Library will highlight books about people embracing their disabilities as well as some of our accessibility services.
Lit Chat Interview with Local Author C.H. Hooks
Take a ride through the raucous racing circuits and strip malls of South Georgia in Can't Shake the Dust by St. Augustine author C.H. Hooks.
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