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Jacksonville Public Library's Brentwood Branch celebrated its 65th Anniversary yesterday! Join us in wishing them a Happ...
05/26/2026

Jacksonville Public Library's Brentwood Branch celebrated its 65th Anniversary yesterday! Join us in wishing them a Happy Anniversary and share some of your favorite memories in the replies.

All 21 Jacksonville Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸Reminder...
05/22/2026

All 21 Jacksonville Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Reminder: You can read e-books, audiobooks, and magazines or stream free movies, music, and TV shows for free with your library card. The Digital Library is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

05/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in Yelp Jacksonville's Asian Street Food Fest on May 13 in the Conference Center at Main Library. You helped raise nearly $11,000 for the Library Foundation of Jacksonville—a new record!

Happy 40th anniversary to the Beaches Branch of Jacksonville Public Library! This branch first opened on May 20, 1986. W...
05/20/2026

Happy 40th anniversary to the Beaches Branch of Jacksonville Public Library! This branch first opened on May 20, 1986. What are your favorite memories from the Beaches Branch?

☀️ 📖 Stock up for summer reading! The Friends of South Mandarin Library Book Sale runs from May 21-23 at 12125 San Jose ...
05/19/2026

☀️ 📖 Stock up for summer reading! The Friends of South Mandarin Library Book Sale runs from May 21-23 at 12125 San Jose Blvd. There is a wide selection of items for every age - children's teens, and adults.

Book sale hours:
🕙 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday & Friday
🕙 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday

Special pricing:
🛍️ Fill up a paper bag for just $10
📚 Plastic bags full of books for $5
💿 Individual items are $1 and up

Proceeds from the sale support South Mandarin Branch Library.

📣 REGISTRATION EXTENDED! 📣Good news for young writers and proud parents... registration for the 2026 James Weldon Johnso...
05/18/2026

📣 REGISTRATION EXTENDED! 📣
Good news for young writers and proud parents... registration for the 2026 James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival has been extended through Tuesday, May 26!

If you have a student in 3rd grade through 12th grade who loves to write, create, perform, or simply has something meaningful to say, this is their moment. ✍️

For just $25 per student, participants will enjoy three full days of inspirational workshops, creative activities, mentorship, cultural enrichment, and the opportunity to compete for CASH PRIZES - all thanks to Friends of Brentwood Library.

This year’s theme:
“Our Voices Matter – What Peace Looks Like to Me”
Students may enter in:
📝 Poetry
🎭 Monologue

For more info or to apply, visit jaxpubliclibrary.org/JWJ2026

Summer at Jax Library kicks off June 1-6 with parties at all 21 library locations. Join us for themed crafts, special gu...
05/18/2026

Summer at Jax Library kicks off June 1-6 with parties at all 21 library locations. Join us for themed crafts, special guests, giveaways, and more.

All kids and teens in attendance will receive:
📗 One free book to keep (while supplies last)
📋 Reading tracker(s) to log reading minutes
🐉 Reading Dragons starter set of cards
🎟️ A ticket for the 🏀 Jacksonville Waves 🌊

Find a Summer Reading Kick-Off Party near you at jaxlibrary.org/Summer.

And see the Jacksonville Waves women's professional basketball in their inaugural season at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

Next Monday: Watch and discuss "The Little Brown Bird" - a documentary highlighting the endangered Florida grasshopper s...
05/14/2026

Next Monday: Watch and discuss "The Little Brown Bird" - a documentary highlighting the endangered Florida grasshopper sparrow, followed by a group conversation led by Andrew Schumann of White Oak Conservation and Duval Audubon Society.

🕖 7 -8 p.m., Monday, May 18
📍 Highlands Regional Library
🎟️ Register at jaxlibrary.org/Conservation

05/12/2026

Ready for Yelp Jacksonville's Asian Street Food Fest? A suggested minimum donation of $20 per person will be collected at the door with 100% of proceeds will benefit the Library Foundation of Jacksonville.

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303 N Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL
32202

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