Meet Over 50 Local Authors at Jax Book Fest: Youth Readers' Day
At Jax Book Fest Youth Readers' Day, we've got an amazing lineup of New York Times bestselling authors and over 50 local authors scheduled to appear!
The Beaches Branch will be temporarily closed starting Monday, Oct. 6, for HVAC replacement and is anticipated to reopen in mid-October. During this closure, all items on hold or requested for pickup will be rerouted to Pablo Creek Regional at 13295 Beach Blvd.
Jax Book Fest 2025
Meet National Book Award Winner Tiya Miles at Jax Book Fest 2025
Tiya Miles is a National Book Award winner and the author of eight books, including four prizewinning histories about race and slavery.
Youth Readers' Day with Mac Barnett and Shannon Messenger
Jax Book Fest is a big, bold celebration of authors, authorship, and the written word—held annually at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville. This year, Jax Book Fest is being held over two Saturdays in September
Junior Lit Chat with author Mac Barnett at Jax Book Fest 2025
Mac Barnett is the ninth U.S. National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children.
Teen Lit Chat with author Shannon Messenger at Jax Book Fest 2025
Meet the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series at Jax Book Fest: Youth Readers' Day.
Jax Book Fest Writers' Day with National Book Award Winner Tiya Miles
Pick from over a dozen different Writer's Lab workshops—lead by publishers, authors, and other industry insiders—at Jax Book Fest: Writers' Day.
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