Jacksonville, Florida
As part of #BlackHistoryMonth2020 at theJacksonville Public Library you are invited to meet some of the people and learn about the histories, cultures and locations of Jacksonville’s unique and surviving Gullah Geechee communities. Join JPL Saturday, February 8th from 10:30am to Noon at the Regency Read More …
New Digital Service for Library Card Holders Jacksonville Public Library has added Lynda.com to its digital services, giving cardholders access to more than 14,000 online courses taught by real-world professionals. Lynda.com is free for valid library card holders, and gives patrons unlimited access to learning everything from software development to design on any schedule Read More …
Wander between the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Jacksonville Public Library to hear poets, novelists, short-story writers, memoirists and student-writers read from their work highlighting Jacksonville stories and settings. Chamblin’s Uptown Bookstore is at 215 N. Laura Street, in the block next to the Jacksonville Public Read More …
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-Up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own library card. Signing up Read More …
If you didn’t care about blue lives before black lives mattered, you really don’t care about blue lives, you just can’t stand the idea of black lives mattering. If you didn’t care about white history before black history month, you really don’t care about white Read More …
Jacksonville Public Library Director Tim Rogers has avoided, and or outright refused, all comment since cancelling the Storybook Pride Prom. The Prom was for LGTBQ Youth and was to be held this Friday at Willowbranch Library. All information from him has been posted on JPL’s Read More …
Who is Tim Rogers? His previous position was as executive director with The Metropolitan Library in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Jacksonville hired him after they fired him. The Metropolitan Library Commission voted Thursday August 25, 2017 to end its employment of executive director Tim Rogers effective Read More …
Beginning June 3 through August 2, kids up to age 18 can enjoy a free lunch Monday through Friday at 12 library locations. Bring the crew for Summer Reading and fun, and they can receive a nutritious meal that includes protein, fruit or veggie and a drink. Monday Read More …
Mapping Our Past, Jacksonville Public Library’s annual affair to celebrate the Lewis Ansbacher Map Collection—a true treasure comprising more than 240 antiquarian maps—returns to the Main Library. This year’s highlight will be the unveiling of the newly updated Jordan and Shirley Ansbacher Gallery to display Read More …
Mark your calendars on Dec. 8 for the Jax Mayorthon Kids Club Safety Stop, held in partnership with Jax Public Library. There will be a bicycle rodeo, helmet fittings, photos with Santa, and more! This free, family-friendly event is taking place in partnership with the Read More …
CONGRATULATIONS JACKSONVILLE! As winner of the #BookWithUs 2018 program a local library or community organization will be receiving $25,000 in new book and a reading room makeover with celebrity interior designer Tyler Wisler! JPL came out on top after a battle against fellow finalist, Cleveland.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 16, 2018 – Come on, DUUUVAL, when the competition starts closing in, the Jacksonville Public Library knows it can count on you to rally Jacksonville to victory! That’s why JPL is asking everyone in the community to vote multiple times for Jacksonville Read More …
April 1 – 7 is Public Art Week. JPL invites you to celebrate with a walking tour of public art at the Main Library. Have you ever wanted to know more about the Owl sculpture at the Laura Street entrance? Or perhaps what the Imagination Read More …
Tuesday in the Jax Makerspace gallery there will be a discussion that will explore how the underground culture of street art makes its way to the mainstream commercial landscape. Moderated by Madeleine Peck Wagner, Arts and Culture Editor of Folio Weekly Magazine Panelists include: Bill Delaney, Columnist for ModernCities.com Suzanne Pickett, Read More …
Sunday League of Legends 5v5 Tournament at GLHF Game Bar 10AM GLHF Game Bar Brunch Goes Wild 11AM · Simply Sara’s · Motown The Musical 1:30 PM and 7 PM · Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts Spring Civic Orchestra Concert 5 PM · Jacksonville Read More …
The Main Library on Hemming Plaza Wednesday, Feb 7 from 5PM to 8PM. The Jacksonville Historical Society invites you to the opening reception of their Photo Contest exhibit, “Through the Lens” and announcement of the winners. The 50 best photos chosen by the judges will be Read More …
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community; librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, Read More …
The Jacksonville Public Library’s inaugural Jax Book Fest will feature children’s authors and illustrators, zine creators, young poets, and local Florida authors. This will be the culminating event at the end of the library’s 66 day, Read 66 Challenge. This event is free and open Read More …