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Friday, May 24 @ 3pm
Everyone is welcome to join us as we continue the Southeast Branch's knitting club... The Knotty Knitters. All ages and abilities are welcome and instruction can be provided to beginners. Make new friends and learn a new craft.
Saturday, May 25 @ 11am
Who let the dogs out? Elementary students and beginning readers are invited to join our volunteer therapy dogs for a barking good time. Read your favorite stories to these clever canines and become a member of the Read to Rover Frequent Reader Club. Don't miss this great experience. Cookie will be visiting the library today. Read her one of your favorite books or one of the many doggie tales we have at the library.
This will be our last spring Read to Rover session. The dogs will be going on vacation this summer, but they'll be happy to see you again in the fall.
Saturday, May 25 @ 2pm
Join Renee Stambaugh, Master Gardener and owner of Native Plants Consulting, as she discusses how to use Florida natives as a cost-effective alternative to other plants. Plants will be for sale with some of the proceeds going to the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Thursday, May 30 from 11am to 2pm
Help save lives. Please stop by the Southeast Branch Library and donate a moment of your time... and some blood. To save time, call Cheryl at 827-6900 to make an appointment.
Thursday, May 30 @ 6:45pm
Everyone is invited to the Southeast Library to discuss Kate Morton's newest novel, The Secret Keeper. It explores longings and dreams, the lengths people go to fulfill them, and the consequences they can have. It is a story of lovers, friends, dreamers, and schemers told in Morton's signature style against a backdrop of events that changed the world. New members are always welcome.
Saturday, June 1 @ 11 am
Everyone is welcome to join us as we continue the Southeast Branch's knitting club: The Knotty Knitters. All ages and abilities are welcome and instruction can be provided to beginners. Make new friends and learn a new craft.
Wednesday, June 5 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Duffy the Storytime Bear is looking forward to meeting you under the parachute! Older siblings are welcome to stick around for Family Storytime right after.
We will be "Down on the Farm" this summer!
Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on his farm he had a...PIG!
Receive a goody bag when you attend Just For Babies for the first time!
Wednesday, June 5 @ 11 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading" with some fun stories about dirt and getting messy!
Thursday, June 6 @ 2 pm
Dig up the classics! Read these classic stories as a family. Then come to the library to see the movie. Please note that this is a family event and children must be supervised at all times. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Take a jolly holiday with a magical nanny in this 1964 musical re-telling of a classic story by P.L. Travers. This movie is rated G. Request the book here.
Friday, June 7 @ 2 pm
Hey kids! Join the Southeast Snack Attack Club @ 2 pm every Friday from June 7th - August 2nd. Enjoy a light snack and listen to Miss Kristine read aloud one of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State Books for grades 3-5.
We will be reading Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger. Lenny Flem Jr. is the only one standing between his evil-genius best friend, Casper, and world domination as Casper uses a spectacularly convincing fake mustache and the ability to hypnotize to rob banks, amass a vast fortune, and run for president.
Saturday, June 8 @ 2 pm
Calling all teen artists, poets, and scholars. Come share your drawings, sketches, poems, stories...anything. We will meet in the Teen Lounge and share our art and the art of others. Don't forget to bring your mug - hot chocolate, apple cider, and tea will be provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Learn some tips and tricks about writing poetry from St. Augustine poet Carolee Bertisch. She will be doing an informal poetry workshop, so bring your own poetry to share with her. Click here to check out her books.
Tuesday, June 11 @ 6 pm
St. Augustine Food Faves: Eat like the Spanish and the Minorcans in the days of old. Learn to cook shrimp 'n' grits 'n' corn fritters and celebrate Viva Florida 500. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library. Please call 827-6900 to register for this free program.
Wednesday, June 12 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Duffy the Storytime Bear is looking forward to meeting you under the parachute! Older siblings are welcome to stick around for Family Storytime right after.
We will be "Down on the Farm" this summer!
Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on his farm he had a...DUCK!
Receive a goody bag when you attend Just For Babies for the first time!
Wednesday, June 12 @ 11 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading" with books about ducks and a special field trip outside to visit our very own Library Ducks. Feel free to bring fresh lettuce or vegetable peelings (please, no bread!) to feed to Peep and Squeak.
Wednesday, June 12 @ 2 pm
Celebrate the beginning of summer reading with our wackiest Wednesday yet. Build catapults from scratch and see how far you can launch water balloons at the opposing team. Summer reading logs will be available for pick up and snow cones will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Parents, please note that this program will take place outside in the library courtyard and EVERYONE will get wet! Bathing suits and coverups for children are recommended; shoes are required.
Tuesday, June 12 @ 3 pm
Everyone is invited to join us for our FREE St. Augustine Travel Club get together. Come and learn all about these beautiful and historic Scandinavian capital cities. Your host for the afternoon is Peter Dytrych. Call (904) 797-3736 for additional information.
Thursday, June 13 @ 2 pm
Dig up the classics! Read these classic stories as a family. Then come to the library to see the movie. Please note that this is a family event and children must be supervised at all times. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Meet a little girl who brings good will and happiness to all those she meets. This 1960 movie is rated G. Request the book here.
Friday, June 14 @ 2 pm
Hey kids! Join the Southeast Snack Attack Club @ 2 pm every Friday from June 7th - August 2nd. Enjoy a light snack and listen to Miss Kristine read aloud one of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State Books for grades 3-5.
We will continue reading Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger. Lenny Flem Jr. is the only one standing between his evil-genius best friend, Casper, and world domination as Casper uses a spectacularly convincing fake mustache and the ability to hypnotize to rob banks, amass a vast fortune, and run for president.
Friday, June 14 @ 3 pm
Everyone is welcome to join us as we continue the Southeast Branch's knitting club: The Knotty Knitters. All ages and abilities are welcome and instruction can be provided to beginners. Make new friends and learn a new craft.
Saturday, June 15 @ 11 am
Join us for an afternoon of dance and culture with Instructor Liz Rizzolo. This class is FREE and no previous experience is required.
Tuesday, June 18 @ 6:30 pm
Wear your PJs to this special session of our regular Wednesday storytime where we do storytime backwards! Arts and crafts come first and then we will wind down with some favorite stories. This is a family program that is suitable for all young children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading" by taking some undersea journeys into the ocean, the sea, and the bottom of a goldfish bowl! Parents, please note that this is the same storytime we will be doing on Wednesday, June 19.
Wednesday, June 19 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Duffy the Storytime Bear is looking forward to meeting you under the parachute! Older siblings are welcome to stick around for Family Storytime right after.
We will be "Down on the Farm" this summer!
Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on his farm he had a...CAT!
Receive a goody bag when you attend Just For Babies for the first time!
Wednesday, June 19 @ 11 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading" by taking some undersea journeys into the ocean, the sea, and the bottom of a goldfish bowl!
Wednesday, June 19 @ 2 pm
Explore the wonders of the ocean and Florida marine life with interactive, hands-on activities. This Viva Florida 500 event is geared toward school-aged children. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Thursday, June 20 @ 2 pm
Dig up the classics! Read these classic stories as a family. Then come to the library to see the movie. Please note that this is a family event and children must be supervised at all times. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Journey under the sea with Captain Nemo in a futuristic submarine called the Nautilus in this exciting science fiction classic. This 1954 live action movie is rated G. Request the book here.
Thursday, June 20 @ 6 pm
Everyone is invited to the Southeast Branch to watch this FREE newly released movie about a zombie who, after rescuing a human survivor, starts to become increasingly more human. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
Friday, June 21 @ 2 pm
Hey kids! Join the Southeast Snack Attack Club @ 2 pm every Friday from June 7th - August 2nd. Enjoy a light snack and listen to Miss Kristine read aloud one of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State Books for grades 3-5.
We will continue reading Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger. Lenny Flem Jr. is the only one standing between his evil-genius best friend, Casper, and world domination as Casper uses a spectacularly convincing fake mustache and the ability to hypnotize to rob banks, amass a vast fortune, and run for president.
Saturday, June 22 from 10 am to 3 pm
Are you starting your first job, graduating from high school, or heading off to college? Whatever the reason, every teen needs to learn how to manage money. The St. Johns River Chapter of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the St. Johns County Public Library System are teaming up to offer this full day (10 am to 3 pm) workshop to teens age 15-20. Subjects covered will be budgeting, saving, personal investing, using credit wisely, avoiding identity theft and more. Class size is limited so call us at 827-6900 or stop by the Youth Services Desk to register! This workshop is sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library and lunch will be provided.
Wednesday, June 26 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Duffy the Storytime Bear is looking forward to meeting you under the parachute! Older siblings are welcome to stick around for Family Storytime right after.
We will be "Down on the Farm" this summer!
Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on his farm he had a...CHICKEN!
Receive a goody bag when you attend Just For Babies for the first time!
Wednesday, June 26 @ 11 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading" with a walk on the wild side. We'll explore the jungle, the prairie, and the zoo.
Wednesday, June 26 @ 2 pm
Want to know what you can do help protect the "wild side" of Florida? During this special visit by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, school-age children will learn ways they can improve natural Florida. This Viva Florida 500 event is geared toward school-aged children. This program is sponsored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Thursday, June 27 @ 2 pm
Dig up the classics! Read these classic stories as a family. Then come to the library to see the movie. Please note that this is a family event and children must be supervised at all times. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
This is an Academy Award-winning film adaptation of Marjorie Kinnan Rawling's novel about a boy’s attachment to a young deer. This 1946 movie is rated G. Request the book here.
Thursday, June 27 @ 6:45 pm
Please join us in our discussion of this novel which covers the relationship between various members of a Parisian apartment building. This novel became the top-selling book in France in 2007. New members are always welcome!
Friday, June 28 @ 2 pm
Hey kids! Join the Southeast Snack Attack Club @ 2 pm every Friday from June 7th - August 2nd. Enjoy a light snack and listen to Miss Kristine read aloud one of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State Books for grades 3-5.
We will continue reading Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger. Lenny Flem Jr. is the only one standing between his evil-genius best friend, Casper, and world domination as Casper uses a spectacularly convincing fake mustache and the ability to hypnotize to rob banks, amass a vast fortune, and run for president.
Saturday, June 29 @ 2 pm
Do you have what it takes to beat our Southeast Gaming Grand Master? Practice your Mario Kart skills during the month of June in our Galaxy Game Room (click here for hours) and then come to the Mario Kart tournament for a chance to beat our Grand Master. Pizza and prizes will be provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Wednesday, July 3 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Duffy the Storytime Bear is looking forward to meeting you under the parachute! Older siblings are welcome to stick around for Family Storytime right after.
We will be "Down on the Farm" this summer!
Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on his farm he had a...HORSE!
Receive a goody bag when you attend Just For Babies for the first time!
Wednesday, July 3 @ 11 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading" with some fun in the sun!
Friday, July 5 @ 2 pm
Hey kids! Join the Southeast Snack Attack Club @ 2 pm every Friday from June 7th - August 2nd. Enjoy a light snack and listen to Miss Kristine read aloud one of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State Books for grades 3-5.
We will begin reading The Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng. This story follows a young Chinese American girl as she navigates relationships with family, friends, and her fourth grade classroom, and finds a true best friend.
Wednesday, July 10 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Duffy the Storytime Bear is looking forward to meeting you under the parachute! Older siblings are welcome to stick around for Family Storytime right after.
We will be "Down on the Farm" this summer!
Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on his farm he had a...COW!
Receive a goody bag when you attend Just For Babies for the first time!
Wednesday, July 10 @ 11 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading"!
Wednesday, July 10 @ 2 pm
Join bat advocate Marcia Daniels as she teaches us about the amazing bats found in our area, and why they need our help! Bats are amazing bug eaters with important roles to play in our local ecosystem. Discover the wonderful world of bats through this interactive family program. View and listen to bats as they emerge from local bat houses. We'll even have a BATastic craft to reminds us that bats are really our friends! This free program is sponsored in partnership with the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County.
Thursday, July 11 @ 2 pm
Dig up the classics! Read these classic stories as a family. Then come to the library to see the movie. Please note that this is a family event and children must be supervised at all times. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Follow the yellow brick road to the wonderful land of Oz with Dorothy and Toto. You'll be singing and dancing along to this 1939 musical adventure. This movie is rated G. Request the book here.
Friday, July 12 @ 2 pm
Hey kids! Join the Southeast Snack Attack Club @ 2 pm every Friday from June 7th - August 2nd. Enjoy a light snack and listen to Miss Kristine read aloud one of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State Books for grades 3-5.
We will continue reading The Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng. This story follows a young Chinese American girl as she navigates relationships with family, friends, and her fourth grade classroom, and finds a true best friend.
Wednesday, July 17 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Duffy the Storytime Bear is looking forward to meeting you under the parachute! Older siblings are welcome to stick around for Family Storytime right after.
We will be "Down on the Farm" this summer!
Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on his farm he had a...SHEEP!
Receive a goody bag when you attend Just For Babies for the first time!
Wednesday, July 17 @ 11 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading"!
Wednesday, July 17 @ 2 pm
Did you ever wonder how archaeologists find sites? Excavate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to find out! Dig up the past and learn about real tools, fieldwork, and archaeological sites through hands-on activities. This program for school-aged children is sponsored and hosted by the Florida Public Archaeology Network and is part of the Viva Florida 500 celebration.
Thursday, July 18 @ 2 pm
Dig up the classics! Read these classic stories as a family. Then come to the library to see the movie. Please note that this is a family event and children must be supervised at all times. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Get exclusive access to the Wonka Chocolate Factory. Follow Charlie Bucket as he goes on an amazing adventure that all began with a single bar of chocolate. This 1971 movie is rated G. Request the book here.
Friday, July 19 @ 2 pm
Hey kids! Join the Southeast Snack Attack Club @ 2 pm every Friday from June 7th - August 2nd. Enjoy a light snack and listen to Miss Kristine read aloud one of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State Books for grades 3-5.
We will continue reading The Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng. This story follows a young Chinese American girl as she navigates relationships with family, friends, and her fourth grade classroom, and finds a true best friend.
Wednesday, July 24 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Duffy the Storytime Bear is looking forward to meeting you under the parachute! Older siblings are welcome to stick around for Family Storytime right after.
We will be "Down on the Farm" this summer!
Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on his farm he had a...DOG!
Receive a goody bag when you attend Just For Babies for the first time!
Wednesday, July 24 @ 11 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading"!
Wednesday, July 24 @ 2 pm
Join Steve on a journey back to Old Florida as he tells stories of his childhood and shares real Florida history. See and touch actual artifacts, taste real beef jerky, and become part of the story as he brings his stories to life. This program for school-aged children is sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library and is part of the Viva Florida 500 celebration.
Thursday, July 25 @ 2 pm
Dig up the classics! Read these classic stories as a family. Then come to the library to see the movie. Please note that this is a family event and children must be supervised at all times. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Robert Lewis Stevenson's spine-tingling tale of pirates and hidden gold comes alive as cabin boy Jim Hawkins matches wits with Long John Silver. This 1950 live action movie is rated PG. Request the book here.
Friday, July 26 @ 2 pm
Hey kids! Join the Southeast Snack Attack Club @ 2 pm every Friday from June 7th - August 2nd. Enjoy a light snack and listen to Miss Kristine read aloud one of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State Books for grades 3-5.
We will continue reading The Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng. This story follows a young Chinese American girl as she navigates relationships with family, friends, and her fourth grade classroom, and finds a true best friend.
Wednesday, July 31 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Duffy the Storytime Bear is looking forward to meeting you under the parachute! Older siblings are welcome to stick around for Family Storytime right after.
We will be "Down on the Farm" this summer!
Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on his farm he had a...GOAT!
This is our last lapsit storytime for the summer. Make sure to bring in your completed bookmarks for our end-of-season drawing.
Receive a goody bag when you attend Just For Babies for the first time!
Wednesday, July 31 @ 11 am
Join Miss Kristine and Miss Alex every Wednesday for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Let's "Dig Into Reading" with some seafaring adventures about pirates! Aarrgh!
Wednesday, July 31 @ 2 pm
Aarrgh ye ready, landlubbers? It’s time to set sail for adventure with Captain Kristine and First Mate Alex! Turn in your completed reading log and be transformed into a pirate – you’ll even get a new pirate name! Then help the Captain and First Mate tell a classic fairytale story (all wrong, of course). The treasure map in the story will lead you to the treasure and the special guests that hold it!
Parents, please note that this program will take place (mostly) outside and that your child will get wet. Appropriate swimwear and cover-ups are permitted; shoes are required.
This program for school-aged children is sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Friday, August 2 @ 2 pm
Hey kids! Join the Southeast Snack Attack Club @ 2 pm every Friday from June 7th - August 2nd. Enjoy a light snack and listen to Miss Kristine read aloud one of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State Books for grades 3-5.
We will continue reading The Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng. This story follows a young Chinese American girl as she navigates relationships with family, friends, and her fourth grade classroom, and finds a true best friend.
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