Main Library

Adult Halloween Film

Main Library

Wednesday, October 24 @ 6 pm
The master of Collinwood Manor in the 1700's, Barnabas is a rich, powerful playboy...until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique, a witch. She turns him into a vampire, and then buries him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed and emerges into 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin. The dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better....Rated PG-13.

Adult BINGO for BOOks!

Main Library

Friday, October 26 @ 3:30 pm
Do you love free books, dressing up in costume for Halloween, 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! Come in a costume and receive a library bag to take your winnings home in.

Lil' Pumpkin Patch Party

Thursday, October 25 @ 10 am
Little pumpkins have a Halloween party of their very own in our toddler and preschool un-scary party and parade! Carnival-style games, yummy treats & prizes, Halloween snow cones, add up to a pumpkin patch of fun for little ones! Stellaluna will be flying by for a special visit, to share her batastic story through shadow puppets and lead a costume parade through the library. Be sure to bring your camera; it’s going to be super-cute! This FREE program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County.

Scooby Doo & the Painted Pumpkin Hullabaloo

Wednesday, October 24 @ 2 pm
Children of all ages are invited to join us in celebrating the arrival of Halloween with Scooby Doo and the rest of the spook-busting, case-cracking Mystery, Inc. gang. Kids can paint and decorate a small pumpkin to take home, then snuggle up on our comfy pillow seating for an airing of one Scooby's frightening adventures! Pumpkins & scooby snacks provided by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Spooky Shadow Theatre

Tuesday, October 23 @ 5:30 pm
There are a great many scary stories to tell. Some are very old, and they are told around the world. Some are very new, and may very well be true. We'll be turning out the lights, eating popcorn, and sharing tales of ghosts, monstrous creatures, bogey-men, death, and other dangers through shadow puppet theatre. What lurks in the shadows, hides in the darkness, and creeps underfoot? Come find out....if you dare!

D.I.Y. Teen Pumpkin Carving

Tuesday, October 23 @ 4:30 pm
Teens, you can just forget about those boring Jack-O-Lanterns. Come to the library & make something frightfully awesome! We’ll provide the pumpkins, and you bring your best D.I.Y skills. Inspiration, tools and tips also provided. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County.

Teen Read Week: Gaming + Books

Teen Read Week SS Contest Wednesday, October 17 @ 4 pm
Tweens and teens are invited to celebrate Teen Read Week with an afterschool gaming session, featuring some of your favorite games on the PS3, xbox 360, & Wii! Just for coming we'll let each gamer pick out a FREE young adult book from our reading cart. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

BrainMatterNow Event: Brain Quiz Corner

Main Library

BrainMatterNow: Your Brain & Obesity October 1 - October 31
Throughout the month of October we invite you to check out our Brain Quiz Corner display at the Main Library. Each week there will be a new quiz with questions on obesity and the relation to the brain/mind. One winner will be drawn from the correct quizzes for the week, with the possibility of winning Publix gift cards, gift cards for the Mainly Books Bookstore, reusable grocery bags full of healthy foods, and more! Sponsored by the BrainMatterNow Foundation and the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County. Check out some of the books we have on your amazing brain!

BrainMatterNow Event: Brain Quiz Corner

Main Library

BrainMatterNow Event: Your Brain & Obesity

Main Library

BrainMatterNow: 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!