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Thursday, December 13 @ 11 am
Celebrate Christmas early with your friends at the Main Library. Join us in decorating cookies for Santa, and singing along with a Christmas carol shadow puppet show. Enjoy hot chocolate while listening to a lively rendition of The Night Before Christmas. FREE holiday fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County.
De-Stress for the Holidays!
Monday, December 10 @ 6 pm
Perhaps you are experiencing challenges with stress, weight management, fears/phobias, or have a desire to quit smoking this holiday season. Hypnotism may help you to de-stress and manifest your life's desires through an altered state of consciousness. This FREE presentation will be facilitated by Lynn Schumacher. For more information call 904.338.5424.
One Stroke Winter Ornaments with Charlene
Tuesday, December 11 @ 6 pm
One Stroke is a learned art form pioneered by Florida resident Donna Dewberry. No experience necessary. You are invited to learn some basic painting strokes, and make a fun craft at the same time. Glass ornament and all other materials will be provided. Please call 904.827.6940 to sign up for this FREE art class. Limited to the first 12 students! Presented by Charlene Burton, a certified One Stroke instructor.
Family Winter Film Event
Wednesday, December 12 @ 4 pm
When Mrs. Claus travels to Pineville, the playful Santa Pups stow away on her sled. Taking mischief to a whole new level, they begin granting joyful wishes to Pineville's boys and girls, but something goes terribly wrong - the Christmas spirit begins to disappear. Now the Santa Pups and Mrs. Claus must race to save Christmas around the world. From the creators of Disney Buddies, this magical, heartwarming tale is brimming with hope, cheer, and Christmas spirit. Rated G. Plenty of pillow seating and FREE organic popcorn, courtesy of Diane's Natural Food Market!
Adult BINGO for Books!
Thursday, December 27 @ 3:30 pm
Do you love free books and playing Bingo? Come on out, make new friends, and win adult fiction and non-fiction books by playing Bingo! Everyone is guaranteed to go home with at least one free book. Book prizes are generously donated by the Friends of the St. Johns County Library! Everyone is welcome and it's FREE!
J.A.A.M. (Japanese Anime At Main)
Monday, December 17 @ 5 pm
Tweens, teens, and young twenty-somethings are invited to the monthly meeting of our anime club, where you can meet others with similar interests. We’ll be viewing assorted Anime & enjoying Japanese candy. Feel free to wear a costume if you’d like and come JAAM with us!
CANCELLED-One Stroke Winter Craft for Kids
Wednesday, December 12 @ 2 pm
Unfortunately, this class has been cancelled!
Children in K-5th grade are invited to learn One Stroke by painting glass snowmen luminaries. One Stroke is a learned art form pioneered by Florida resident Donna Dewberry. No experience necessary. Come and learn some basic painting strokes, and make a fun craft at the same time. Mason jars and all other materials will be provided. Please call 904.827.6940 to sign up for this FREE art class. Limited to the first 20 students! Presented by Charlene Burton, a certified One Stroke instructor.
Winter Break Teen Gaming
Wednesday, December 26 - Thursday, December 27 @ 2 pm
School-age children, tweens, and teens choose what they want to play with a day of no school at the Main library. A selection of video game choices for X-box 360, PS3, & Wii consoles will be offered. Complimentary snacks and soda will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library & Sony.
Winter Break Family Film Festival
Wednesday, December 26 - Thursday, December 27 @ 12 pm
Celebrate your winter break with us cinematically! We'll be showing two new release family films over the course of two days. Please call the Main Library @ 904.827.6940 for movie titles and ratings. Plenty of pillow seating and FREE organic popcorn, courtesy of Diane's Natural Food Market!
Whimsically Wonderful Winter Crafts with Andy & Marcia
Wednesday, December 12 @ 3 pm
Even the youngest crafter will welcome the winter season with these beautiful, easy-to-make projects. The crafts, all based on the symbols of winter, include snow, snowmen, and mittens. Join our children's staff for an afternoon of FREE crafting to celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy hot chocolate while crafting, and be sure to check out some of our children's books on winter!
