Writer's Lab

Just in time for Halloween: Award-winning author Gabino Iglesias stops by West Branch Library to talk with fans of horror and aspiring local authors.

Halloween is almost here and with it comes spooky reading recommendations and an interview with a genre-bending novelist and horror columnist.

This September, join us for our biggest, boldest celebration of authors, authorship, and the written word. Jax Book Fest returns September 13 and 20.

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

Join us this month as we commemorate the 65th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday, follow the adventures of a rouge shark scientist, and more.

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.

Pick from over a dozen different Writer's Lab workshops—lead by publishers, authors, and other industry insiders—at Jax Book Fest: Writers' Day.

Get help writing, publishing and marketing your own book with free Writer's Lab workshops. Plus, save the date for Jax Book Fest: Writer's Day.

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.

While we love to feature Jax authors throughout the year, we have some exciting things planned to point a spotlight on these local literary icons.