Friends Of The Jacksonville Public Library

Celebrate with the Friends-70th Anniversary
June 2026

The Friends of the JPL 70th Anniversary Celebration

We are celebrating our 70th Anniversary the whole month of June at the Friends Bookstore.

Special events and prizes:
Scavenger Hunt: Search & Find the Bookstore areas and win a prize
Spin the Wheel: Spend $20 on bookstore items and spin the wheel for a prize
Guess the Pennies: June 13th guess the number of pennies for a prize

The Friends of the JPL continued to support the Library with another donation of $125,000 in 2026, which go to many programs like Summer Reading.

Don't miss the fun!

These shelves are available for sale. 4 units at $20 each. Can be picked up at Friends Bookstore any hour we are open. Tues and Thurs 9-12 and Sat 10-3

Bookstore closed May 9th -

Bookstore closed May 9th

The Friends Bookstore
Will be closed Sat
May 9, 2026
Due to maintenance

The Friends of the JPL 70th Anniversary!

June 14, 2026 is the 70th anniversary of the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library. We are celebrating the whole month of June at the Friends Bookstore with special events and prizes: Scavenger Hunt, Spin the Wheel, and Guess the Pennies.

Every library needs friends and we need you. Don't miss the fun!

The Friends Bookstore will be closed
Saturday, May 9th
Due to maintenance at the UP Branch Library

Our Collectible Books Section has a variety of books: Vintage, Decorative, Local Area, etc.
Books are individually priced. Members of the Friends get 50% off

Celebrate Reading Week