Jacksonville Public Library Blog

History Chat: Jacksonville's Gullah Geechee Heritage

Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke explore why Jacksonville's Gullah Geechee heritage is an integral part of the city’s story.

Card Game Jamboree at San Marco Branch Library

Illustration of a green dragon playing a card game

Play card games, win prizes, do some crafts, and pick up some awesome books at our first "Card Game Jamboree on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the San Marco Library.

Jax Book Fest 2026 Featured Local Authors

At Jax Book Fest 2026, we've got an amazing lineup of New York Times bestselling authors and over 100 local authors who are scheduled to appear!

Jax Book Fest 2026 Event Schedule

Jax Book Fest returns 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, with New York Times bestselling authors John Patrick Green, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and Emma Straub.

September Art Walk: It's In the Books Exhibition, Industrial Landscapes

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.

This September: Meet Book Lovers at Book Clubs and Jax Book Fest

Jacksonville Public Library has 15 book clubs meeting at libraries around the city - each providing great reading recommendations every month!

Check Out Free Events for Adult Readers this September

Jax Book Fest returns from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Main Library.

Jax Book Fest Author: Emma Straub (American Fantasy)

Jax Book Fest featured author Emma Straub is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books for adults including American Fantasy.

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.