# Event Details - **Event Name**: Jax Book Fest - Bold Bookish Fun for Readers of All Ages - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Jacksonville Public Library's big annual book bash featuring John Patrick Green, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Emma Straub, and 120+ local authors.About this EventHeld annually at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville, this free, one-day event invites readers of all ages to meet and support local authors, purchase books, attend free author talks, and participate in other fun “bookish” activities.It's a celebration of reading, local authorship, and the power of the written word. There will be free face painting for the kids, balloon artists, a fun photo booth, button making, scavenger hunts, and so much more. Sign up to meet your favorite authors at jaxlibrary.org/BookFest https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b336b710-a93e-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b347f520-a93e-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b357fab0-a93e-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b3680040-a93e-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1111-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b378a210-a93e-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1111-h740-dc0848b8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b3896af0-a93e-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMJunior Lit Chat Author Talk with John Patrick GreenHost: John Patrick GreenInfo: John Patrick Green is a human with the human job of making books about animals with human jobs, notably the smash-hit graphic novel series "InvestiGators." John is definitely a multiple New York Times-bestselling human author and not just a bunch of animals in a trench coat pretending to have a human job. With over four million copies of InvestiGators in print, John is a successful human being with only two hands and a normal amount of fur. He lives in a Brooklyn apartment that doesn't allow animals other than the ones living in his head. This Junior Lit Chat is a 30-minute presentation by the author, including time for audience Q&A. After the program, there will be 30 minutes for a book signing with John Patrick Green. A limited number of copies of "InvestiGators: Weather or Not" will be given away to registered attendees. A book signing will follow, with books available for sale on-site from local book store San Marco Books and More. Save your seat at jaxlibrary.org/LitChat🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMTeen Lit Chat Interview with Jennifer Lynn BarnesHost: Jennifer Lynn BarnesInfo: Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five acclaimed young adult novels, including "The Inheritance Games" Saga, the Debutantes series, "The Lovely and the Lost," and "The Naturals" series. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her PhD from Yale University in 2012 and was a professor of psychology and professional writing for many years. This Teen Lit Chat is a 60-minute program consisting of a 40-minute conversation between author Jennifer Lynn Barnes and a local interviewer, followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A. A book signing will follow, with books available for sale on site from local book store San Marco Books and more. Save your seat at jaxlibrary.org/LitChat🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMLit Chat Interview with Emma StraubHost: Emma StraubInfo: Emma Straub is a New York Times-bestselling author and Guggenheim Fellow whose novels—including "This Time Tomorrow" and "All Adults Here"—have made her a favorite among readers worldwide. With her signature humor and emotional insight, Straub explores reinvention, family, friendship, and the unexpected turns that shape who we become. On stage, she brings wit and warmth to conversations about her blockbuster novels and modern life, leaving audiences laughing and reflecting. This Lit Chat Interview is a 60-minute program consisting of a 40-minute conversation between author Emma Straub and a local interviewer, followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A. A book signing will follow, with books available for sale on site from local book store Happy Medium Books Café. Save your seat at jaxlibrary.org/LitChat - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/jax-book-fest-bold-bookish-fun-for-readers-of-all-ages/100001993612079396 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, kids, fine-arts, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-19T13:00:00Z - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: Jacksonville Public Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jacksonville - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Jacksonville Public Library - **lat**: 30.3290141 - **long**: -81.6584251 - **full address**: Jacksonville Public Library, 303 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Jax Book Fest - Bold Bookish Fun for Readers of All Ages - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/cbe9418f87e342fcf044319b6da813320ea35a5397b1d4dacda93736e0cd62b8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2f2f2f-gmir.jpg?v=1783735281 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Jax Book Fest - Bold Bookish Fun for Readers of All Ages being held? - **A:** Jax Book Fest - Bold Bookish Fun for Readers of All Ages takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Jacksonville Public Library, 303 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Jax Book Fest - Bold Bookish Fun for Readers of All Ages? - **A:** Jax Book Fest - Bold Bookish Fun for Readers of All Ages is organized by Jacksonville Public Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Jax Book Fest - Bold Bookish Fun for Readers of All Ages is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jacksonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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