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Friday, July 12 @ 11am
There's no need to rush out after storytime. Stay and relax with other adults while your child plays. We have a variety of puzzles, games, and other toys.
Family Storytime
Friday, July 12 @ 10:30am
Why do crickets sing? How many legs does a spider have? Who has ants in their pants? We’ll explore these questions and others at this week’s storytime on “bugs.” Join us for stories, puppets, music, dancing, and a craft.
Teen Lounge
Saturday, July 13 @ 1pm
Teens, join us for gaming on the Xbox, PlayStation or Wii, play board games, paint, or just hang out with your friends in a fun, friendly environment. Guitars and a keyboard are available if you feel like getting musical.
Family Storytime
Friday, July 5 @ 10:30am
Join us for music, stories, puppets, and a craft. In honor of July 4th, this week’s theme is picnics and patriotism.
Teen Book Club
Saturday, July 13 @ 10am
What haunts you when you lie in bed at night? For thirteen-year-old Conor, fear comes in the form of dread about the illness of his mother. It also comes in the very real form of an ancient monster outside his bedroom window. A Monster Calls is both a fantasy story and a darkly funny, moving narrative. Join us for relaxed discussion and snacks. New members are always welcome.
Stay 'n Play
Friday, July 5 @ 11 am
No need to rush out after storytime. Stay and relax with other adults while your child plays. We have a variety of puzzles, games, and other toys.
Family Storytime
Friday, July 5 @ 10:30 am
Join us for music, stories, puppets, and a craft. In honor of July 4th, this week’s theme is picnics and patriotism.
Teen Lounge
Tuesday, July 2 @ 3:30pm
Teens, are you looking for something to do on these hot, lazy days of summer? The Teen Lounge is available for gaming, reading, painting, practicing on the keyboard or guitar, or just plain hanging out.
Hastings Book Club: The Year of Detective Fiction
Thursday, July 18 @ 10am
Arthur Conan Doyle introduces Sherlock Holmes, the "greatest detective of all time," in A Study in Scarlett (1887). Although it is said that "Holmes possessed a singular style unlike any detective seen before," book club readers will note the startling similarity between Holmes and Poe's detective Auguste Dupin (Murders in the Rue Morgue, 1841). The genius of Conan Doyle was reflected in Holmes' formidable intelligence, turning crime solving into a science. His ever-reliable sidekick, Dr. Watson, brought the intimidating deductive powers of Holmes back down to earth with the soothing voice of reason. Do you agree? Let's discuss.
FLYP Summer Reading Program: Dig In
Wednesday, July 17 @ 10am
Everyone is invited to us for a fun Viva Florida 500 event. The “Spice Girls” CayANNE (Ms. Anne) and Pepper (Ms. Amy), of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, will present an interactive program in our Ol’ Florida Kitchen as we “Dig In” to stories, songs, and more. Audience participation is guaranteed to get the kids involved. All of our FLYP events this summer will have a Florida flavor in honor Vival Florida 500. Please note: This event will take place in the Hastings Recreation Center gym located at 400 E. Harris Street. Please ensure all guests wear rubber-soled shoes.
