Adult Programs 2026

On October 13, meet Dorsey Craft, the Jacksonville author of two collections of poetry: "A Brief History of Accidental Inventions" and "Plunder."

It's officially spooky season! If you're looking for a good scare, check out what library book clubs are reading in October.

Meet filmmakers, local subject matter experts, and other movie buffs when you attend a film screening and discussion at your library! Topics range from art to ecology, and from cycling to current events.

Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke explore why Jacksonville's Gullah Geechee heritage is an integral part of the city’s story.

Jax Book Fest returns from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Main Library.

Jacksonville Public Library has 15 book clubs meeting at libraries around the city - each providing great reading recommendations every month!

"These Walls Remember" by horror author Del Sandeen explores the many ways loss, grief, and remembrance manifest themselves in the home.

Jax Book Fest presents: Writer's Day returns Saturday, Aug. 22, with a featured workshop with New York Times bestselling author, Madeline Martin.

Local writers and aspiring authors: Hone your craft, make connections, and explore paths to publishing at Jax Book Fest presents: Writer's Day this August.