Through the library’s Food for Fines program, patrons donate 3,786 items for the County’s HHS Food Pantry

Jan 7, 2021 | News

Thank you St. Johns County! St. Johns County Library patrons were exceptionally generous this holiday season, donating over 3,000 non-perishable food items for the county’s Health and Human Services Food Pantry. Food for Fines, an annual program in place from...

SJCPLS Launches New Online Reading Challenges for Kids and Teens

Dec 14, 2020 | News

The St. Johns County Public Library System is thrilled to announce a new reading initiative for students in kindergarten through 12th grade: The Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) and Florida Teens Read (FTR) Challenge. Readers who complete 15 books for their...

A Library Card is your Ticket to “Free First Wednesday” on the Sunshine Bus in 2021

Dec 9, 2020 | News

The St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA) is excited to announce a new partnership with the St. Johns County Public Library:  starting in January, anyone can ride the Sunshine Bus free of charge on the first Wednesday of the month, by showing a St. Johns County...

St. Johns County Public Library Extends Hours Beginning January 5, 2021

Nov 30, 2020 | Events, News

The St. Johns County Public Library System is extending hours at all facilities to accommodate the needs of working families and students beginning Tuesday, January 5, 2021. The Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, and Southeast Branch libraries will be open from 10...

Four Public Libraries Host St. Johns Cares, Inc. Holiday Giving Trees

Nov 19, 2020 | Events, News

In the spirit of the holiday season, the St. Johns County Public Library System will once again host St. Johns CARES, Inc. Giving Trees at four branch libraries this November and December. An annual Giving Tree initiative has been held each year since St. Johns CARES,...