Adult Programs

Tananarive Due with the cover of her book The Reformatory

"The Reformatory" is a haunting historical fiction novel that delves into and sheds light on the tragedies of the infamous Dozier School for Boys.

Author Dorsey Craft with the cover of her book A Brief History of Accidental Inventions

On October 13, meet Dorsey Craft, the Jacksonville author of two collections of poetry: "A Brief History of Accidental Inventions" and "Plunder."

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It's officially spooky season! If you're looking for a good scare, check out what library book clubs are reading in October.

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Meet filmmakers, local subject matter experts, and other movie buffs when you attend a film screening and discussion at your library!

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Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke explore why Jacksonville's Gullah Geechee heritage is an integral part of the city’s story.

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Jax Book Fest returns 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, with New York Times bestselling authors John Patrick Green, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and Emma Straub.
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Jacksonville Public Library has 15 book clubs meeting at libraries around the city - each providing great reading recommendations every month!

Author Del Sandeen

"These Walls Remember" by horror author Del Sandeen explores the many ways loss, grief, and remembrance manifest themselves in the home.

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Jax Book Fest presents: Writer's Day returns Saturday, Aug. 22, with a featured workshop with New York Times bestselling author, Madeline Martin.

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Having trouble finding your next read? We have 16 book clubs providing great recommendations every month.

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