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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.

Not only is March National Reading Month, it's full of reading-focused holidays. Foster or sustain your love of reading by joining a Library Book Club.

Learn about celebrated local artist Memphis Wood. Affectionately known as Jacksonville’s “First Lady of Art,” she was a long-time resident of Mandarin.

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

February is Library Lovers Month. With two author events, two writer's workshops, over a dozen Book Clubs, and more, you going to love your next visit.

Learn how to independently publish your manuscript with free resources from the Library and how to adapt your story for film and television.

Attention library superfans! February is Library Lovers Month. Your favorite book clubs are celebrating with great reads (and book discussions).

Visit LaVilla, Durkeeville, Kingsley Plantation, American Beach and other African American heritage sites in Jacksonville with filmmaker Nola D. Oracle.

We kick off the 2026 "Lit Chat" series in January with Nikesha Elise Williams.