Tuesday, July 16 @ 6pm
Give your feet a treat with Raindrop Therapy using therapeutic oils. Inspired by the Lakota Indians, Raindrop Therapy has been used for years as a highly effective method for balancing and rejuvenating the mind and body. When properly applied to the neck, back and feet, these essential oils can bring about electrical alignment and help relieve a variety of discomforts caused by imbalances in the body. Presented by licensed massage therapist, Gina Mercado.
Tuesday, June 18 @ 6pm
Give your feet a treat with Raindrop Therapy using therapeutic oils. Inspired by the Lakota Indians, Raindrop Therapy has been used for years as a highly effective method for balancing and rejuvenating the mind and body. When properly applied to the neck, back and feet, these essential oils can bring about electrical alignment and help relieve a variety of discomforts caused by imbalances in the body. Presented by licensed massage therapist, Gina Mercado.
Thursday, July 18 @ 3:30pm
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 Library of St. Johns County. Everyone is welcome and it's free.
Thursday, June 20 @ 3:30pm
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 Library of St. Johns County. Everyone is welcome and it's free.
Mondays, May 6, 13, & 20 @ 10:30am
Start each week off the right way with a Story STOP! Our library friends, Chris and Gina, host a short reading storytime full of fun stories for all ages. If your child loves books and reading, you are invited to join us. Just look for the STOP sign in the Children's Department!
Saturday, May 18 @ 10am
When you think of GMC does your head turn in circles on your neck? If that's the case, then this workshop will help you use it to make your stories stronger, focused, and motivated. We'll discuss what goals are worthy of our characters, what is a strong enough motivation to send them after that goal regardless of risks, and what conflicts will best prevent the characters from reaching their goals. Presented by guest author and lecturer, Elizabeth Sinclair. This program is offered through a partnership with the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County and the Ancient City Chapter/FWA. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, May 16 @ 11am
Celebrate Children's Book Week by enjoying a series of digital booktalks featuring children sharing popular titles by new authors or some of your favorite classics. The purpose of booktalking is to get the people you care about to read the books you care about. Children are invited to stop by the Children's Library anytime before May 16 to record their own booktalk. Unfortunately, this program has been cancelled!
Wednesday, May 22 @ 1pm
Return to the cracker days of old Florida as musician & entertainer, Steve Shanholtzer, shares his tales of Volusia and St. Johns Counties when wild hog hunts were common and life was hard but so much simpler. Share an afternoon of laughter and learning with your brown bag lunch for this special program in honor of Viva Florida 500. Dessert and coffee will be served. The program is free to the public, and sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County.
Thursday, May 2 @ 11am
Children and their parents are invited to celebrate MoneyWi$e week. Learning how to save at an early age just makes cents (sense). We'll share some smart and fun ways children can start saving and earning money. We'll also be crafting piggy banks to store that new found wealth. If you can't make it to this program, check out some of our personal finance and money books perfect for little ones.
Thursday, May 16 @ 3pm
Join us after school for a hands-on, minds-on science program and work closely with our very own mad scientists from the Children's Department. Explore a variety of science topics through fun experiments, activities, and lively discussions. This month we'll be making and shooting off Bottle Rockets. All materials for experiments provided. If you can't make it to the science lab, check out some of our amazing science project books.