Jeremy Yates

Jeremy Yates (he/they) is a maker, visual storyteller, D&D player and lifelong Disney fan. He is also one of two Marketing Specialists with the Community Relations and Marketing department at Jacksonville Public Library. When not at work, they enjoy spending time in a galaxy far, far away through Star Wars audiobooks, movies and TV shows. Or you’ll find them binge-watching other fantasy and sci-fi shows, playing Pokémon Go or just spending quality time with his equally-geeky partner Andrew and their extremely food-motivated Border Collie, Watson.

Adventurers Wanted for Dungeons & Dragons at the Library!

Main Library Dungeons and Dragons for teens 12-18

November is International Games Month, a celebration of games and gaming culture in libraries around the world. It’s also the perfect opportunity for libraries, like ours, to showcase their game collections and related programs and activities like our Drop-In Dungeons & Dragons!

Kids Books About Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Books for Kids

For many, Thanksgiving is a time of cherished traditions. Across the nation, we gather, give thanks, and share what we’re most grateful for. Menus will vary from table to table – as will the faces around them. But for those who celebrate, Thanksgiving is a day to spend time with the ones you love, tell stories and make new memories.

Books to celebrate the World Cup

Books to celebrate World Cup 2022

This weekend, the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar. This international men’s association football championship features the best soccer players in the world (32 teams) going head-to-head. It’s the most widely viewed and followed single sporting event in the world! Whether you just getting into the game or you're a long-time fan, you can find some great books about the best soccer players and coaches that the world has to offer - right here at the Library!

Books for fans of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Books to read if you love Black Panther Wakanda Forever

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is more than just a comic book movie or the thirtieth film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; it is a cultural phenomenon. In the much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 global blockbuster, the people of Wakanda must fight to protect their home as they mourn the loss of their beloved King T’Challa (aka the Black Panther). If you're a new and existing fan of the franchise and you're looking for more Black Panther content, the Library has some recommendations you just might love!

Books to honor Native American Heritage Month

Books to celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and center the history and contributions of Indigenous people and tribes of the United States. Whether you're looking for pictures books celebrating Native American culture to read with kids, a bestselling book written for teens to check off for your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge or just books by Native authors, the Library has some recommendations this month.

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