Books for Adults

Grab a slice of King Cake, put on some party beads, and open your next great read! Carnival may be ending but the fun doesn't have to stop.

Whether you're going on a Blind Date with a Book or you're looking for a specific type of rake, rogue or romance sub-genre, we've got you covered.

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).

Find yourself without plans this weekend? Or maybe you're looking to treat yourself? This Valentine's Day, fall in love with a great book! We've got a mix of recommendations for you from first loves to late bloomers. We've even got some books about a really cute hedgehog for the kids!

Library Lovers Month is dedicated to all of the book lovers who rely on their public library for books, movies, author talks, storytimes, and more!

Every February, Black History & Futures Month gives us all the opportunity to learn about and uplift Black excellence through history and in the present day.

Happy Lunar New Year and welcome to the Year of the Snake! Lunar New Year is the celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year - based on the lunar calendar and a solar year. Those born in the "Year of the Snake" (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025) are said to do whatever it takes to accomplish a goal! They are often associated with intelligence, resilience and love.

National Science Fiction Day is celebrated (unofficially) every January 2 by fans looking to escape into fantastical, futuristic worlds.