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Viva Florida 500 Event: Starting Your Florida Garden

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Tuesday, July 30 @ 5:30pm
Why doesn't cilantro grow in the summer? What kind of plants will live in your sandy soil? Is your space limited to container gardening? Share an evening of Florida gardening in honor of Viva Florida 500 and Groundbreaking Reads, our Adult Summer Reading Program. The program is open, free to the public, and sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County. Presented by Donald Gilmore, who has been gardening in Saint Augustine with a very green thumb for 10 years!

eBook a Librarian

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Wednesdays, July 3, 17, & 31 from 2-4pm
Bought a new eReader and not sure how to use it? Tired of buying eBooks? The St. Johns County Public Library System has more than 2,700 free eBook titles available through our Overdrive database! We would be more than happy to show you how to read them! Library cardholders can call 827-6940 to make an appointment for 30 minutes of one-on-one help from library staff.

eBook a Librarian

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eBook a Librarian Tuesdays, July 2, 16, & 30 from 10-12pm
Bought a new eReader and not sure how to use it? Tired of buying eBooks? The St. Johns County Public Library System has more than 2,700 free eBook titles available through our Overdrive database! We would be more than happy to show you how to read them! Library cardholders can call 827-6940 to make an appointment for 30 minutes of one-on-one help from library staff.

It's a Groundbreaking Movie!

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It's a Mystery Movie Wednesday, July 31 @ 5:30pm
Join us for an evening out at the movies at your neighborhood library. We'll show a new release film to celebrate our Adult Summer Reading Program, Groundbreaking Reads. Enjoy popcorn & refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County. Movie will have a rating of PG or PG-13.

Red Cross Summer Water Safety For Kids

Monday, July 15 @ 3pm
Summer is the perfect time to refresh all those important rules for safe swimming. Join the American Red Cross, as they share Longfellow's WHALE Tales (Water Habits Are Learned Early). Discover the safest way to have FUN while swimming at the pool or beach this summer!

Nature Detective Workshop for Kids: Lizards

Friday, July 19 @ 1:00
Register for this free workshop by calling the Library at 827-6940 or stopping by the Children's Desk! Children, ages 6 - 12, are invited to become Nature Detectives! Learn all about Florida lizards, how to spot them, and how these pollinators relate to gardening! Each child will receive free gardening goodies, including Nature Detective notebooks. These workshops are designed by the Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants, presented by the Garden Circles, and generously sponsored by the Garden Club of St. Augustine. Call or stop by to reserve your spot!

Transform Social Security into a Winning Strategy

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Social Security Workshop Monday, June 10 @ 5:30pm
Thinking of retiring? Pondering how to make the most of your Social Security benefits? You’ve worked all our life and now you’re eligible to start taking it, but should you? Social Security is not a one size fits all benefit. Join us to learn about the many options you have to increase your Social Security income during retirement. Presented by Chris Draughon, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with First Coast Financial Advisors. Dessert and refreshments will be served at this event. The program is free to the public, and sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County.

Blood Drive @ Main Library

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Blood Drive @ Main Library Monday, July 8 from 10am - 1pm
Did you know that just one unit of donated blood can save up to THREE lives? Book it to the library & be more than someONE's hero! The Blood Alliance Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the library. Call 827-6940 to make an appointment.

Teen Rocking Summer Reading Party

Teen Rocking Summer Reading Party Monday, June 17 @ 5pm
Come explore what lies Beneath the Surface. Young adults are invited to celebrate the beginning of summer with this cave party for our 2013 Summer Reading Program. Build your very own crystal garden, try not to break a tooth on rocky cupcakes, and win prizes playing games like stalagmite toss. The program is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County.

Children's FLYP Event: Swamp Stories

Thursday, July 25 @ 3pm
Join local musician, entertainer, and storyteller, Steve Shanholtzer for tales and music from the swamp. Journey back to the cracker days of old Florida with stories of wild hog hunts, navigating Sweetwater Swamp with a compass, and trips to the company store with a pocketful of tokens. This FREE program is sponsored in partnership with the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County.