Whether you’re just learning to read or have already mastered the skill, check out our new Kids’ and YA releases for November. Make a cup of hot cocoa, gather your loved ones and curl up with these books as you transition through the holiday season.
This month’s new books are full of mystery, suspense, and adventure that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking for your next reading escape or perusing through a few books to find a perfect holiday gift — November’s got you covered.
Attention all chocoholics! Today is your day! To help satisfy your chocolate craving and the new urge to cook from home, we've put together a delicious booklist that contains something for everyone - from fiction to the history of chocolate, and of course, some recipes that will make your mouth water. Once you are done baking, sit back, enjoy your chocolate and read some chocolate-themed fiction (choco-fic?). Turns out chocolate lovers, it is not just your day today, it's your year!
A new month means new books here at the Jacksonville Public Library! We've put together a booklist of November's must-read new releases for adults and youth. There are plenty of new titles released this month to check out.
Are you having trouble getting motivated to finally sit down and write that book you’ve been saying you would write one day? This month is the perfect month to start!
Attention all chocoholics! Today is your day! To help satisfy your chocolate craving and the new urge to cook from home, we've put together a delicious booklist that contains something for everyone - from fiction to the history of chocolate, and of course, some recipes that will make your mouth water. Once you are done baking, sit back, enjoy your chocolate and read some chocolate-themed fiction (choco-fic?). Turns out chocolate lovers, it is not just your day today, it's your year!
Is everyone allowed to vote? How did elections begin? What is the electoral college? Explaining all of this to children can be tricky! These books will help introduce your children to the intricacies of our electoral process in terms they can understand and get them ready to vote when it's their turn!
Not sure what to think about the upcoming election? These books will help you become a more informed voter with engaging stories that help you separate fact from fiction. Make your voice heard so that you continue to be a part of the solution. From how past elections have shaped American culture to the diverse set of candidates who you have voted to represent you, we want to help you know how you can be involved and know that your vote matters.
How do words get their meanings? Why don't you ask the criminally insane murderer who helped with the Oxford English Dictionary? Learn about the backstory behind where words come from, and maybe find something new about what your name means.
Polish American Heritage Month was originally celebrated in August, but the month was changed to October so that more schools could participate in honoring Polish culture. In addition, Polish settlers first came to Jamestown, Virginia in October 1608. These settlers were craftsmen who came to establish a glass industry in the colonies, which became the first American industry.
