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Selected Artifacts and Jacksonville City Hall Timeline Exhibit to Commemorate Implosion

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 15, 2019 — With just days before the scheduled Jan. 20 implosion of the old City Hall Annex on Bay Street, Jacksonville Public Library is displaying artifacts from the 1960 City Hall time capsule, which was discovered in the cornerstone of the annex during pre-demolition work.

Library Staff and Guests to Celebrate 30 Years of Calendar’s Publication

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2019 — Jacksonville Public Library is pleased to host the 30th Annual Unveiling of the Jacksonville Black History Calendar. For decades the Black History Calendar has served as a timely keepsake and as a reminder to celebrate the achievements of African-Americans year-round. 

WHEN:    Thursday, Jan. 17

Branch to Close Jan. 8, 2019, for Approximately 10 Days

City Councilmen Jim Love, John Crescimbeni, Tommy Hazouri
Will Rededicate Branch, Reveal New Branch Name

Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 24, 2018 – Jacksonville Public Library is pleased to announce that Donnie Horner III has joined the Board of Library Trustees, effective Sept. 13, 2018. He was appointed by Mayor Lenny Curry and confirmed by the City Council.

"Donnie's experience in public service and in business made him a natural fit for the open role on the library's board of trustees," said Mayor Curry. "I look forward to seeing how his expertise helps our city engage with its vital literacy and learning resource."

Councilman Bill Gulliford at Beaches Branch; Author James Crooks at Main Library

Librarian Named Member of Year for Significant Community Impact
Friend of Brentwood Library Named Champion of Year for Support

Library Rallies Community to Vote Jacksonville to Victory; Win $25,000 in Books

Tim Dorsey at Beaches Branch Library; Kristina McMorris at Pablo Creek Regional Library

Highlands, Webb Wesconnett Regional Libraries Slated for Renovations; Will Host Public Meetings