The Memory Lab is open!
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Jacksonville Public Library Blog 2022 Archive
Friends of Willow Branch Library Bike Tour & Open House
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Friends of Willow Branch Library will be hosting a bike tour of the Little Free Libraries in the Riverside Avondale neighborhood. The Books and Bikes tour starts at 10 am at Willow Branch and is co-sponsored by ZenCog Bicycle Company and Honey Pot Bikes Collective. No registration is required.
Join A Jacksonville Public Library Book Club This November
During the month of November, we’re giving thanks for books, readers, and great discussions! We’re reading non-fiction and memoir, true crime, mystery, history, sci-fi, romance, and more. Check out our newest book club, From Books to Films, at the Southeast Library, and make sure to keep an eye on the meeting dates this month as some have changed due to holiday closures.
Lit Chat Interview with Valerie Bowman
Calling all romance lovers! We’re bringing bestselling author and Northeast Florida resident Valerie Bowman to talk about her popular Regency romance series, in conversation with contemporary romance author Jessica Hatch. Find out how writers make a love story feel real and be entertaining at the same time!
Murray Hill-O-Ween at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library!
Stop by the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library for some BOOOKS & fun during Murray Hill-O-Ween on Saturday, October 22 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join Mr. Joe for storytime at 5 pm & 6 pm. We will also have Halloween stories, crafts, games, candy, library cards, and more!
Shop The Friends of the Murray Hill Library Used Book Sale
Join the Friends of the Murray Hill Library for a book sale! The Friends will be selling gently used materials on November 5 from 1 - 4 p.m. Find some great books and great deals too!
Get Practice Speaking English at the Center for Adult Learning
Last month, in the Center for Adult Learning, several students celebrated their “graduation” from Level 5 English for Speakers of Other Languages classes, the Library’s highest ESOL course level. While no official certificates were awarded at this event, no one left empty-handed. They also walked away having acquired new skills and new friends.
Books to Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
Countless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals have left their mark on history and culture. From British mathematician Alan Turing, who took a leading role in breaking Nazi ciphers during World War II, to Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. LGBTQ+ History Month was born from a coalition of educators o highlight their achievements as well as the progress of the broader gay rights movement.
We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends! Celebrate Friends Of The Library Appreciation Week
We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends!
At several Jacksonville Public Library locations, dedicated volunteers work long hours to raise money through book sales, engage in advocacy, and plan pro-literacy events – all for the betterment of the Library and community. These volunteers are members of various Friends of Jacksonville Public Library groups.
Meet Cartoonist and Comics Illustrator Jim Rugg at DCAZ Fest
Lovers of zines, comics, and podcasts will all enjoy our upcoming Lit Chat Interview with Jim Rugg, a big name in all of those fields! Jim Rugg joins us on October 22 as our headlining author for the inaugural Duval Comic and Zine Fest at the Main Library downtown. Read on for more info!
