Cash & Scholarships for Young Writers & Performers
Students in grades 3-12: Win cash and scholarships in the Friends of Brentwood Library's annual James Weldon Johnson Young Writer's Festival! Deadline: June 2, 2025.
All Jacksonville Public Library locations are closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.
The Mandarin Branch Library will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning Saturday, Nov. 15, for HVAC replacement.
During this closure, the book drop will be unavailble, and all items on hold or requested for pickup will be rerouted to South Mandarin Branch Library
Jacksonville Public Library Blog
What to Read for Military Appreciation Month
National Military Appreciation Month recognizes the incredible service, sacrifices and dedication of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
Books to Read for Jewish American Heritage Month
Celebrate the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience and the true stories of those who contributed to American history, culture and society.
Small Business Newsletter: Podcasting for a Profit
Have you considered podcasting as a business or as a way to promote your business? It can be a lucrative side hustle or a way to promote your business.
Books About Mothers and Motherhood
Your librarians at Jacksonville Public Library have put together a few recommendations this month to help you mark Mother's Day in style (or find a last minute gift idea for that awesome, book-loving mom in your life).
Never Stop Learning with Free Adult Programs this May
Never stop learning! Join a Library Book Club, meet bestselling authors and up-and-coming local writers, learn how to write your own books, and more!
May Art Walk: Take an Art Tour or Make a Zine
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!
Lit Chat with NYT Bestselling Author Marie Bostwick
The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a perfect book "for those who love book clubs, nostalgia for the 1960s, and stories of female friendship."
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Jacksonville Public Library has an AMAZING collection of books featuring stories and information written by and about people from varied backgrounds, races, ethnicities, life experiences, and viewpoints. Throughout the month, the Library will highlight books in our collection by and about Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians including here on our blog, through book displays in your local library, and via reading challenges for all ages on Beanstack.
Screening Room: Mele Murals by Tadashi Nakamura
Watch and discuss an award-winning film on the transformative power of modern graffiti art, set against the resurgence of Hawaiian language and culture.
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