Author Talk

Save the date for Jax Book Fest! Jacksonville Public Library's BOLDEST celebration of books and the local literary community returns September 19.

Join the conservation with Clay Henderson and Florida Master Naturalist Ryan Worthington and learn how you can help defend Florida's natural wonders.

The 2026 Conservation Series and Florida Reflections Series both wrap up this June. Life Lab continues with biking, gardening, and business workshops.

This May, attend a free writing workshop, author talk, gardening workshop, local History Chat, and more. Plus, our Conservation Series kicks off.

Kaira Rouda is a USA TODAY and international bestselling author known for "domestic suspense" including: Best Day Ever and The Next Wife.

Maybe your library joy is a writing workshop, meeting a bestselling author or learning more about local history? If that's the case, join us this April.

Wiley Cash is the New York Times bestselling author of four novels. He joins us on Saturday, April 11 for a Writer's Lab and Lit Chat Interview.

Meet local author Kadeem Locke on Monday, March 23, and learn more about his debut fantasy novel, Demonology: The Bond.

March is National Reading Month. Join us for Music Inspired by Literary Giants, an unforgettable free concert. Plus, chat about history, writing, and more.

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