Jacksonville Public Library Blog

Find Your Library Joy at Free Adult Programs this April

Maybe your library joy is a writing workshop, meeting a bestselling author or learning more about local history? If that's the case, join us this April.

Lit Chat Interview with Wiley Cash at Southeast Library

Wiley Cash is the New York Times bestselling author of four novels. He joins us on Saturday, April 11 for a Writer's Lab and Lit Chat Interview.

What Jacksonville Public Library Book Clubs Are Reading this April

Celebrate reading and libraries this April by joining a Library Book Club.

Indie Authors: Win $2500 in the Indie Author Project Annual Contest

The Indie Author Project Annual Contest is looking for the best indie-published e-book. Submit your work before May 31 for your chance to win $2,500!

Jax Pop Con

Jax Pop Con is an all-ages pop culture and fandom event, held at the Main Library, featuring cosplay contests, gaming, workshops and 40+ local artists.

Get Inspired by Local Experts Working in Conservation

Jacksonville Public Library Conservation Series

An eight-part "Conservation Series' with free programs to help residents better understand environmental issues affecting life in Northeast Florida.

Free Tax Preparation Available With AARP

Each year, Jacksonville Public Library partners with AARP TaxAide to provide free tax preparation with IRS-certified volunteers (by appointment).

Finish That Story You've Been Meaning to Write

Learn from comics editor, cartoonist and instructor Abe Erskine and New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash at writing workshops this April.

Screening & Discussion: Skating the World's Oldest Skatepark

In their 2025 documentary, pro skateboarders Dalton and Kanaan Dern team up with their brother and filmmaker, Destin, for a history of Kona Skatepark.