Book Recommendations

If you're still somewhat new to Juneteenth celebrations or you'd like to share the history with your children, the Library has books to help you out!

Do you love reading about dinosaurs? Start your pre-historic adventure in the stacks at your local library this June!

On the third Sunday in June, we celebrate fathers, fatherhood, and paternal figures and bonds of all kinds.

We're halfway through the year! How are you doing on your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge? We've got more recommendations to help you finish strong.

Celebrate the vibrant and diverse mix of traditions, customs and historical contributions of Caribbean Americans with books from the Library.

Rainbow Book Month™ is a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Celebrate the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience and the true stories of those who contributed to American history, culture and society.

National Military Appreciation Month recognizes the incredible service, sacrifices and dedication of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

Your librarians at Jacksonville Public Library have put together a few recommendations this month to help you mark Mother's Day in style (or find a last minute gift idea for that awesome, book-loving mom in your life).

Jacksonville Public Library has an AMAZING collection of books featuring stories and information written by and about people from varied backgrounds, races, ethnicities, life experiences, and viewpoints. Throughout the month, the Library will highlight books in our collection by and about Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians including here on our blog, through book displays in your local library, and via reading challenges for all ages on Beanstack.