Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Jax Book Fest Writers' Day and Other Events for Adults this September

This September, join us for our biggest, boldest celebration of authors, authorship, and the written word. Jax Book Fest returns September 13 and 20.

Invite a Friend to Your Favorite Library Book Club this September

Invite a friend to your favorite library book club this month! September is a great time to remind them of the value of their Jacksonville Public Library card.

Teen Lit Chat with author Shannon Messenger at Jax Book Fest 2025

Meet the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series at Jax Book Fest: Youth Readers' Day.

Junior Lit Chat with author Mac Barnett at Jax Book Fest 2025

Mac Barnett is the ninth U.S. National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children.

Meet National Book Award Winner Tiya Miles at Jax Book Fest 2025

Meet Author Tiya Miles at Jax Book Fest Writers' Day September 13 at the Main Library

Tiya Miles is a National Book Award winner and the author of eight books, including four prizewinning histories about race and slavery.

Youth Readers' Day with Mac Barnett and Shannon Messenger

Jax Book Fest is a big, bold celebration of authors, authorship, and the written word—held annually at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville. This year, Jax Book Fest is being held over two Saturdays in September

Jax Art Walk this September: First Wednesday Experience

'We are open for Art Walk' in neon lights on a dark background

Celebrate our community's deep pool of creative talent with us on the first Wednesday of each month in Downtown Jacksonville. The Main Library stays open until 9 p.m. for the festivities.