Jax Book Fest Author: Emma Straub (American Fantasy)
Jax Book Fest featured author Emma Straub is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books for adults including American Fantasy.
The San Marco Branch will be temporarily closed the week of Monday, July 27, for HVAC upgrades
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Jax Book Fest Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Inheritance Games)
Jax Book Fest featured author Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 acclaimed young-adult novels.
Jax Book Fest Presents: Writer's Day 2026
Pick from over a dozen different Writer's Lab workshops—lead by publishers, authors, and other industry insiders—at Jax Book Fest: Writers' Day.
Bring Local History to Life: Search Historical Newspapers Online
Get free online access to three local newspaper archives. Jacksonville Public Library has expanded its digital newspaper collections through NewsBank.
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.
Discussing Jacksonville's Black Leaders, Lawyers, and Lawmakers
Learn how Black lawyers, lawmakers, and masons carved a path through slavery, Jim Crow, and civil rights struggles to become Jacksonville leaders.
Lit Chat Interview with Whimsical Bestselling Author Jennifer Moorman
Jennifer Moorman is a USA Today bestselling author who writes enchanting novels inspired by the everyday magic and whimsy in the world around her.
July 1st Art Walk: Stop by for an Art Tour of the Main Library
Celebrate our community's creative talent at Art Walk, on the first Wednesday of each month in Downtown Jacksonville. The Main Library is open late.
Books for Celebrating Our Nation's 250th Birthday on July 4th
Celebrating the U.S.A.? The Library has books (for all ages) that show what makes our country and our community here in Jacksonville so great.
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