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Send by emailFREE Nemours BrightStart Screenings for Preschoolers Ages 3 - 5
Tuesday, October 16 from 10 am - 12:30 pmChildren ages 3 - 5 are invited to receive a 10-minute FREE Early Literacy Screening at the Library courtesy of Nemours BrightStart! Registration will be taken on a first-come, first serve basis on this day by Angela of Nemours. Nemours BrightStart will be returning on November 27 to conduct more screenings at the Library for those not able to take advantage of the opportunity on this date. Utilize this free screening to find out where your child's literacy strengths lay and what you can do to help them improve in any other areas before they start school!
Dr. Gerson Yessin Music Series
Tuesday, October 16 @ 6:30 pmThis popular music series will feature the Movado String Quartet a breathtaking ensemble of virtuoso musicians with Jorge Pena and members of the Jacksonville Symphony. Everyone is welcome and it's free! Doors will open at 6:00 pm and seating is limited! This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
BrainMatterNow Event: Your Brain & Obesity
Tuesday, October 16 @ 7 pm
Do you have sleep apnea? Have you had a heart attack or high blood pressure? Do you have Type 2 diabetes? These conditions can come from being obese. There are many easy ways to change obesity. One way is deep brain stimulation, diet change, & understanding "sleep" eating. We'll be showing Secrets of Your Mind: Why We Do What We Do, an ABC Nightline documentary focused on overcoming obesity through the power of the mind. Sponsored by BrainMatterNow Foundation & Friends of the Library of St. Johns County. Check out the books we have on your amazing brain!Social Media Overview
Tuesday, October 16 @ 1 pmAre you feeling the peer pressure to get on Facebook? And what’s up with Twitter and Google Plus? Come on in for an overview of current social medias and see which one fits you best. Please contact the Bartram Trail Reference Desk at 827-6960 for registration information.
Teen Anime Club
Tuesday, October 16 @ 6 pm
Teens (grades 6 -12) are you looking for something different to do tonight? We're showing a popular anime movie on our big screen. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 12+Adult Crochet Group
Tuesday, October 16 @ 6 pm
Adults and teens age 14 and older are invited to attend the Project Lap Blanket crochet group at the Bartram Trail Branch Library. The group will crochet or knit blankets for cancer patients at area hospitals. All skill levels are welcome. Can’t come to any of the meetings? Pick up the crochet pattern at the Reference Desk in the library and crochet the blanket in your spare time. Drop off completed blankets and any yarn you’d like to donate during regular library hours.
