Community Survey Uncovers Enthusiastic Support for Literacy and Lifelong Learning
Contacts: Chris Boivin, (904) 255-6106
Cell: (904) 759-5643, cboivin@coj.net
Mayor Donna Deegan Optimistic about Community's Desire for Literacy Growth
2023
Board of Library Trustees Announces Officers, New Trustees, and City Council Liaison
Contacts: Chris Boivin, (904) 255-6106
Cell: (904) 759-5643, cboivin@coj.net
Opening Remains on Board for Trustee to Represent At-Large Group 5
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 4, 2023 – The Jacksonville Public Library Board of Library Trustees has announced its new executive committee. Virginia Berg (Chair), Fernando Meza (Vice Chair), and Kimano Edwards (Secretary) were elected to serve as board officers for fiscal year 2024.
Newly Renovated Conference Center at the Main Library Unveils Enhanced Facilities
Conference Center at the Main Library is thrilled to announce the completion of its extensive renovation, including the installation of brand-new carpets. These enhancements are poised to elevate the event experience for local businesses, organizations, and event planners.
Free Help With Science Fair Projects & Other Resources for Students
You've got a science fair project to do, but now what? How do you get started? Don't worry, the Library has your back!
Meet NYT Bestselling Authors Joe Hill, Angeline Boulley, and Dan Santat and 80+ Local Authors
Contacts: Chris Boivin, (904) 255-6106
Cell: (904) 759-5643
cboivin@coj.net
Jeremy Yates, (904) 255-6111
jyates@coj.net
Jax Book Fest Returns September 22-23 to the Jacksonville Main Library
Mayor Deegan to Preview New Citywide Literacy Initiative and Library Foundation's New JaxKids Book Club Books
Contacts: Scott Evans, (330) 351-3107, scottevans@lfjax.org
Free books will be distributed for free to nearly 8,000 preschool children through the generosity of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket and other local organizations
Mayor Deegan to Visit Brentwood Library as Friends Group Gives Away 600 Backpacks
Contacts: Chris Boivin, (904) 630-7595
Cell: (904) 759-5643, cboivin@coj.net
Farm Share Giveaway, Backpack Giveaway and Spelling Bee at Friends of Brentwood Library10th Annual Back-2-School Bash
Call for Volunteer Docents for the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit
Second Annual Duval Comic and Zine Fest Showcases Dozens of Local Self-Publishers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Chris Boivin, (904) 255-6106
Cell: (904) 759-5643, cboivin@coj.net
Jeremy Yates, (904) 255-6111
Local Comic and Zine Makers Bring a Heavy Dose of Eclectic, Bizarre and Infectiously Colorful Art to the Main Library
NYT Bestselling Author, Susan Orlean, Talks Books, Writing and Her Love of Libraries
Contacts: Chris Boivin, (904) 255-6106
Cell: (904) 759-5643
Jeremy Yates, (904) 255-6111
Join the Lit Chat Author Interview and Writers Lab Workshop June 2-3 at the Main Library
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