Adult Programs

Reasons to love February's Lit Chat lineup. Brianna Ellis debuts a poetry collection and acclaimed author Terah Shelton Harris releases her third book!

Learn how to independently publish your manuscript with free resources from the Library and how to adapt your story for film and television.

Attention library superfans! February is Library Lovers Month. Your favorite book clubs are celebrating with great reads (and book discussions).

Visit LaVilla, Durkeeville, Kingsley Plantation, American Beach and other African American heritage sites in Jacksonville with filmmaker Nola D. Oracle.

We kick off the 2026 "Lit Chat" series in January with Nikesha Elise Williams.

We've got 16 new categories for 2025 - along with some great book recommendations to get you started. Start with the categories that interest you most.

New year, new book club? If you've been thinking about joining a Library Book Club, there's no better time! Or invite a friend to your favorite.

During World War II, two 2nd Lieutenants disobeyed orders and flew 180 miles off course to meet their untimely deaths in Riverside. Hear their story.

Need a last-minute book recommendation for the 2025 Jax Stacks Reading Challenge? We've put together a list of "short reads" (under 200 pages).

December can be a pretty hectic month. Remember to take some time just for you. Many of the books on this list are available as audiobooks.