Anastasia Island Branch
Writers' Theater Partnership
Tuesday, June 11 @ 6 pm
A four-part program dedicated to bringing out the best in your play, screenplay or short story. Fellow writers and participants will help you develop your work by reading aloud and providing feedback.
The program will run the second Tuesday of the month for four months, always beginning at 6 pm: June 11th, July 9th, August 13th and September 10th.
If you have an original work you would like the Writers' Theater to read aloud, contact Jennifer Latka at rogersandlatka@yahoo.com.
Summer Reading Program: Crafts & Snacks with Pete the Cat!
Wednesday, July 31 @ 2:30 pm
Come in to help us celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Program with the uber popular, Pete the Cat! We'll be making some totally groovy crafts while eating some cool Pete snacks! Be sure to bring your cameras! *This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Teen Craft: Make a Sand Candle
Thursday, July 25 @ 3 pm
Teens (ages 12 and up) can come into the library to make some sand candles. You can make your own design since we'll be using sand! We will supply the materials, you just need to supply the imagination! *This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Anastasia Island Movie Club
Tuesday, July 2 @ 5:30 pm
We will be resuming our Movie Club in June. For information about the film scheduled for June, call 209-3730 or email Harold George at hgeorge@sjcfl.us.
Anastasia Island Book Club
Thursday, July 11 @ 6:45 pm
A fierce competition is underway--a duel between two young circus magicians who have been trained since childhood for this purpose. This is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. All are welcome to join the discussion. Reserve it
Altered CD Teen Craft
Thursday, July 11 @ 3 pm
Teens (ages 12 and up) can come into the library to make some altered CDs. What?! You'll be able to make cool decorations for your room or even suncatchers out of old recycled CDs! We'll supply all the materials, you just need to show up and use your imagnination to create some original designs! *This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Summer Reading Program: Mark Alan, Magician!
Thursday, July 24 @ 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm
Prepared to be amazed by the magic of Mark Alan, Magician! Mark will amaze you with his Florida themed insprired magic for this Florida Viva 500 special program. Visit his website at: http://www.markalanmagic.net/
Children of all ages may attend; please be aware, however, that the Summer Reading Programs are geared toward the school-age child. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Summer Reading Program: Saltwater Cowgirls
Wednesday, July 10 @ 2:30 pm
Bring in the kids for a fun Florida Viva 500 event and dance to the music of St. Augustine’s own Saltwater Cowgirls as they serenade us with music inspired by the ocean and sea creatures. Here they are on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD3_PV7IMHk
Children of all ages may attend; please be aware, however, that Summer Reading Programs are geared toward the school-age child. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Family Movie with some witches from the land of Oz!
Friday, June 28 @ 3 pm
(PG) A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches. Light snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Call 209-3730 for movie title.
Toddler Festival!
Friday, June 28 @ 10:30 am
The Kiwanis Club, Nettles Fine Jewelry and the Early Learning Coalition will be partnering with the library to hold a full blown festival for toddlers. We'll have music, games, stories, crafts and a special Elmo character visit! The folks from Nemours BrightStart who will be holding early literacy screenings for children ages 3-5 years old. The St. Augustine Police Dept. will also be here to talk about bike safety and each child will receive a free bike helment. You'll want to bring your cameras to this extra special event for our youngest patrons!

