The world exists to be put in a book. -- Stephane Mallarme

• Catalog problems
  We are currently experiencing problems with our catalog. The issue involves any search using call numbers, which unfortunately means most of our visual search options are affected (including new book lists, video/DVD lists, audiobook lists, and "on order" items).
  
  While the searches will work, they take quite a while and might "time out" on dial-up or slower connections. People using our catalog from a broadband connection will still be able to use the visual search options, but it may take as much as a minute for results to appear.
  
  Title, subject, author, and series searches are working fine.
  
  The company that makes the software is aware of the issue and is working on a fix. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any target date for when this fix will be available.
  
  We apologize for the inconvenience.
  
  
• Library to close for Independence Day weekend
  The library will be closed Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 7th at 12:00 noon for normal operating hours.
  
  
• "Dinosaurs and Beyond!" Summer Reading Program
  The 2008 Summer Reading Program will begin on Tuesday, June 10th and run through July 16th. For more information and registration, visit JPL for Kids!.
  
  
• Microsoft Office Classes scheduled for July-August *NEW!*
  The Jacksonville Public Library will be offering Microsoft Office classes, beginning on July 24th ... [Read more]
  
  
• JPL TeenLink launched on March 7th!
  The library is proud to announce the launch of JPL TeenLink, the Online connection to the Jacksonville Public Library for teens of Jacksonville and Cherokee County. JPL TeenLink is a place for our teenage patrons to interact with the library and find out about the latest young adult novels, cool Websites, and other information relevant to teens.
  
  
• eAudiobook Program launched on March 1st!
  The Jacksonville Public Library is proud to announce that it has partnered with netLibrary and Recorded Books to offer eAudiobooks to our patrons! [read more]
  
  
• Board Meeting
  First Tuesday of Every Month
  Library Auditorium
  5:15 pm