Join Library’s Read 66 Campaign for All Ages (Dec. 28, 2016)
GET ON THE ROAD TO A HEALTHY READING HABIT THIS NEW YEAR
Join Library’s Read 66 Campaign for All Ages
GET ON THE ROAD TO A HEALTHY READING HABIT THIS NEW YEAR
Join Library’s Read 66 Campaign for All Ages
City Council Proclamation and Mark Woods Author Talk and Book Signing Commemorate Event
Event Highlights the Importance of High Quality Education for All Children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Updated Oct. 26, 2016 – On October 27, 2016, the Jacksonville Public Library will join forces for the world’s largest shared reading experience, known as Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. Since 2006, this 24-hour celebration has mobilized over 17 million people, and Jumpstart holds the world reading record for the most people reading the same book on the same day.
Event Highlights the Importance of High Quality Education for All Children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 25, 2016 – On October 27, 2016, the Jacksonville Public Library will join forces for the world’s largest shared reading experience, known as Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. Since 2006, this 24-hour celebration has mobilized over 17 million people, and Jumpstart holds the world reading record for the most people reading the same book on the same day.
Mandie McKenzie, CMP, Brings ‘Passion of Excellence’ to New Role
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 18, 2016 – The Jacksonville Public Library welcomes Mandie McKenzie, CMP, as the newly appointed manager of the Conference Center at the Main Library. McKenzie will oversee sales and marketing and operations for the downtown destination venue, which encompasses 20,000 square feet and includes ballroom/multipurpose space, meeting rooms, a courtyard, auditorium, and more, available for public library events and for private rental.
No. 1 New York Times Best-Seller Available with No Holds, No Waiting
HackaJax – Jacksonville’s Civic Hackathon – Kicks Off Jacksonville Innovation Week at the Main Library
More than 60,000 Student Library Cards Issued during 2015/2016 School Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 3, 2016 – The Jacksonville Public Library (JPL) enjoyed the spotlight at the Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN) Annual Meeting on Sept. 23. The NEFLIN Innovation Award recognizes an innovative program or service that has demonstrated impact on the community between the dates of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
Facilities Assistant Director and New Collection Development Manager Positions Filled
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 30, 2016 – The Jacksonville Public Library is proud to announce the promotions of two outstanding library employees. Aubrey Winship Shah was promoted to an appointed position of assistant director of facilities in July; and Charlene Adkins will assume the role of a newly appointed position of collection development manager on Oct. 1, coinciding with the library’s 2016/17 fiscal year.
Joy G. Korman Will Be Honored for Endowment to Enhance Children’s Programming
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2016 – The Jacksonville Public Library and the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation will celebrate the completion of an 18-by-50-foot children’s mural titled “The Joy of Discovery” located in the Joy G. Korman Discovery Zone of the Children’s Department at the Main Library on the second floor.