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!
Main Library
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
Jax Book Fest 2025
Jax Book Fest returns this year over two Saturdays at the Main Library, on September 13 & 20. This annual celebration brings together authors, readers, writers, and book lovers of all types.
Calling All Local Authors of Kids and Teen Books
We are looking for local authors who have published books for children and/or teen readers to participate in Jax Book Fest 2025: Young Reader's Day.
New Worlds Reading Book Bash on May 10, 2024
Jacksonville families of VPK– 5th grade students are invited to attend New Worlds Reading’s 2024 Book Bash on Friday, May 10.
Special Collections
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