Tuesday, January 15 @ 2 pm
Join Wesley Grissom, Assistant Director of the Johnson Gallery, for her presentation on "The Art of Marketing Art." This program is made possible by FOCUS Cummer and the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Dr. Gerson Yessin Music Series
Tuesday, January 22 @ 6:30 pm
This popular music series will feature superb violinist, Piotr Szewczyk, a member of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, with pianist. Everyone is welcome and it's free! Doors will open at 6:00 pm and seating is limited! This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Computer Class: Beyond the Library Catalog
Thursday, January 31 @ 11 am - 12 pm
Find out what else the library has online. Explore the library's online resources from auto repair to travel information. Participants must have a basic knowledge of computers and the Internet. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. To sign up for this class, please contact the Reference department at (904) 827-6950, or, simply ask at the Reference Desk.
Computer Class: Internet Basics
Thursday, January 24 @ 11 am - 12 pm
Learn how to access and navigate the Internet, as well as learn to do some basic searches. Participants must have a basic knowledge of computers. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. To sign up for this class, please contact the Reference department at (904) 827-6950, or, simply ask at the Reference Desk.
Computer Class: Computer Basics
Thursday, January 17 @ 11 am - 12 pm
Learn how to use a mouse, open & close programs, and use Windows. No experience necessary. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. To sign up for this class, please contact the Reference department at (904) 827-6950, or, simply ask at the Reference Desk.
Computer Class: Free E-books for your Kindle
Thursday, January 3 @ 10:30 am - 12 pm
Learn how to download free e-books from the library's website to your Kindle. Please bring your Kindle and your laptop (if you own one) to class. Laptops will be provided otherwise. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. To sign up for this class, please contact the Reference department at (904) 827-6950, or, simply ask at the Reference Desk.
Holiday Book Sale
Saturday, December 1 from 10 am - 4 pm
Are you looking for a nice gift for a family member or friend for the holidays? Come to the Holiday Book Sale conducted by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library! We will have beautiful and inexpensive coffee-table books for sales as well as many other desirable items for purchase in the FOL Community Room. All proceeds go to the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for the purchase of new books as well as for programs and furniture for the public. Buy your holiday gifts and support your library at the same time!
Holiday Book Sale
Friday, November 30 from 10 am - 4 pm
Are you looking for a nice gift for a family member or friend for the holidays? Come to the Holiday Book Sale conducted by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library! We will have beautiful and inexpensive coffee-table books for sales as well as many other desirable items for purchase in the FOL Community Room. All proceeds go to the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for the purchase of new books as well as for programs and furniture for the public. Buy your holiday gifts and support your library at the same time!
Bird Island Park presents Holiday Bedtime Storytime
Tuesday, December 4 at 6:30 pm (inside FOL Community Room)
Children of all ages and their families are invited to wear their pajamas (if they wish!) and join us for a special holiday bedtime storytime presented by Ms. Suzanne of Bird Island Park! Ms. Suzanne and friends will be performing a "readers theatre" version of the holiday classic The Polar Express! Thanks to the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, refreshments will be provided as well. Join us!
Teen Holiday Party
Friday, December 21 from 2 - 5 pm
All teens (particularly our library's VolunTeens!) ages 13 - 18 ONLY are invited to celebrate the holidays together at the library! The library will provide the gaming equipment (PlayStation3, X-Box 360, and Nintendo Wii), opportunities to make holiday cards for senior citizens and participation in a book drive (bring any gently used children's or teen books you wish to donate), and pizza, soda, and munchies to devour! We will also be having a White Elephant Exchange - to participate, simply bring a wrapped small gift less than $2. Join us for fun with your friends, celebrating the holidays, and find out about our newly forming Teen Advisory Board! Participation in the Teen Advisory Board counts as service hours and gives you a say about our teen books, department, programs, and more - starting in 2013! This party is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library and our friends at Sony and is co-hosted by Youth Services Librarian Anne Crawford and Ponte Vedra High School Media Specialist Lisa Barnett.