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Library Staff and Guests to Celebrate 27 Years of Calendar’s Publication

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 14, 2016 – Jacksonville Public Library staff and honored guests will gather for the library’s unveiling of the 2016 Jacksonville Black History Calendar which continues to be a vital resource documenting the achievements and events in the annals of Jacksonville’s African-American community. This is the 27th annual unveiling and the ninth to be held at the library.

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 21, 4 p.m.

Competitions and Activities Will Engage Students “For the Love of Braille”

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 25, 2016 – The Jacksonville Public Library is pleased to host the North Florida Regional Braille Challenge for a second consecutive year. Schools in Duval, St. Johns and Clay counties will send more than 50 kindergarten through high school students to compete. The Main Library is one of four regional Florida hosts for the 2016 competition, which is themed “For the Love of Braille.”

Facilities Assistant Director, Region Manager and Library Foundation Director Assumed Roles Jan. 4

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 26, 2016 – The Jacksonville Public Library welcomed three new people to its senior staff effective Jan. 4, 2016. All bring years of experience and effective leadership skills from previous careers to help accomplish the library’s mission.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 26, 2016 – KA-POW! The Jacksonville Public Library doubles your fandom fun with not one, but two Comic Cons for all ages on May 7. The 4th Annual Beaches Library Comic Con promises to be bigger and better than ever with additional activities, demonstrations and contests. Willowbranch Branch Library kicks off its inaugural Comic Con with a special appearance by 8-year-old Natalie McGriff, 2015 One Spark winner and author of Moxie McGriff.

Radical Jewish Culture Music Collection to Be Donated to Main Library