All Jacksonville Public Library locations will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Local Authors

Meet Local Fantasy Author Kadeem Locke

Meet local author Kadeem Locke on Monday, March 23, and learn more about his debut fantasy novel, Demonology: The Bond.

Find Your Next Favorite Author at Lit Chat this February

Side by side photos of authors Brianna Ellis and Terah Shelton Harris

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

Call for Local Authors: Sell and Sign Books at Jax Book Fest 2026

Jax Book Fest 2026 Call for Local Authors

We are looking for local authors living in or near Jacksonville, Florida, to participate in Jax Book Fest 2026. Applications to table are due by June 30.

Indie Authors: Win $2500 in the Indie Author Project Annual Contest

The Indie Author Project Annual Contest is looking for the best indie-published e-book. Submit your work before May 31 for your chance to win $2,500!