Bartram Trail Branch

Beginning readers! Come by the Bartram Trail Branch to practice reading to Nola, a certified therapy dog. Don’t forget to bring your Read to Rover Frequent Reader Card. If you don’t have one, don’t worry. We will get you started with one.

This is a drop in program from 11am to 12noon.  No registration required.

“Pets are very nonjudgmental, and their calming presence distills stressful situations. For children who feel insecure about their capacity to do things like reading, therapy pets bolster their self-confidence, which reduces their anxiety,” Educational Therapist Rebecca Barker Bridges.

The Crazy Comets 4-H Science Club meets at the Bartram Trail Library. If you’re in 4th or 5th grade and crazy about science, come join the club!

Come to the informational meeting Monday, October 14 from 5pm to 5:45pm…it is open to all!

Space is limited; sign up today at 4-HOnline.  For more information, please contact club leader Shipra Panda at 904-230-7571 or via her email found in the Organizer of Event contact information.

Women and men have differing considerations when it comes to long-term financial goals. For instance, because of a woman’s average longer life span, your needs may be significantly different from those of your spouse or others. Does your financial strategy fit your lifestyle and needs? Join us and learn more as we explore five critical money questions for women.

This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years who are able to sit for longer stories.  Children are encouraged to attend independently.  Caregivers may stay in the room or be close by in the library.  Includes stories, music, and classroom type interaction.  25-30 min.

Preschool Story Time will be on hiatus December 17 through December 31.  Preschool Story Time will resume January 7, 2020.

Materials for this program are generously provided by our Friends of the Library.

For grades 6-12, registration required. Guardian must sign waiver on day of class. Make a beginner’s sewing project and build sewing skills. Class size is limited.

Registration opens November 20 and closes December 3.

During the month of October, we are reading Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand.

Family Story Time, formerly called Toddler Time, is a 30 minute program for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregiver but is open to all ages. The story time portion will be the first 15 minutes or so, followed by a stay and play for the last 15-20 minutes.

Family Story Time will be hiatus from December 18th through January 1.  Family Story Time programs will resume January 8.

Materials for this program are generously provided by our Friends of the Library.

For grades 6-12. Join your friends and play Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the library’s big screen. Snacks provided. The October 26 Gamers is a Halloween Party with cake, pizza, treats, decorations, and more!

Please join us Thursday mornings at 10:15am for a 30 minute lapsit storytime for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Just for Babies is a for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.  For the first 15 minutes, we will share books, songs, fingerplays, puppets and more.  The last 15 minutes is a stay and play time which allows for interaction between babies and for caregivers to relax and get to know each other.

For the safety of the babies, we ask for caregivers to understand that older siblings are welcome but to please have them be mindful of the babies in the room.

Just for Babies will be on hiatus from December 19 through January 2.  Just for Babies programs will resume January 9, 2020.

Materials for this program are generously provided by our Friends of the Library.

Don’t knock it til you try it! Many adults find coloring clubs are a great way to reduce stress and connect with new people. Create new art you can feel proud of while you de-stress and relax. Supplies are provided by our Friends of the Library, you just pick out your design and start coloring!

For the month of December, we ask our members to read that book they’ve been putting off all year, or something they’ve been looking forward to, and come in and talk about it!

Bring your favorite holiday treat to share!

January 3: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Support the Bartram Trail Friends of the Library by stopping in at this month’s book sale from 9:30am to 1pm. Books of all kinds and items such as DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks will be available.

Come into the library for Pokemon Go Friending and Trading. Leave your trainer code and you may find yourself with a whole host of new friends.

Curious about who’s hidden in your family tree? Join fellow family history hunters at our monthly Genealogy Club. You never know where your search might lead!

The Crazy Comets 4-H Science Club meets at the Bartram Trail Library. If you’re in 4th or 5th grade and crazy about science, come join the club!

Come to the informational meeting Monday, October 14 from 5pm to 5:45pm…it is open to all!

Space is limited; sign up today at 4-HOnline.  For more information, please contact club leader Shipra Panda at 904-230-7571 or via her email found in the Organizer of Event contact information.

Women and men have differing considerations when it comes to long-term financial goals. For instance, because of a woman’s average longer life span, your needs may be significantly different from those of your spouse or others. Does your financial strategy fit your lifestyle and needs? Join us and learn more as we explore five critical money questions for women.

Adults and teens (Age 14+) are invited to attend the crochet group at the Bartram Trail Branch Library. The group crochets or knits blankets for cancer patients at area hospitals. All skill levels are welcome. Can’t come to any meetings? Pick up the crochet pattern at the Reference Desk in the library and crochet a blanket in your spare time. Drop off completed blankets, and any yarn you’d like to donate, during regular library hours.

Gentle yoga is a great way to increase flexibility, lower stress, and improve energy. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. This class is free, open to the public and offered by certified yoga instructor, Deborah Montana.

Beginning readers! Come by the Bartram Trail Branch to practice reading to Nola, a certified therapy dog. Don’t forget to bring your Read to Rover Frequent Reader Card. If you don’t have one, don’t worry. We will get you started with one.

This is a drop in program from 11am to 12noon.  No registration required.

“Pets are very nonjudgmental, and their calming presence distills stressful situations. For children who feel insecure about their capacity to do things like reading, therapy pets bolster their self-confidence, which reduces their anxiety,” Educational Therapist Rebecca Barker Bridges.

Registration Required. Looking for friends to start a campaign with? Come into the library to build your character and get to adventuring.

Next Session: December 21, 2PM-4PM

For grades 6-12. Join your friends and play Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the library’s big screen. Snacks provided. The October 26 Gamers is a Halloween Party with cake, pizza, treats, decorations, and more!

All libraries will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 25th. All libraries will reopen on Thursday, December 26th.

Bookdrops will remain open during all closed days and, of course, our virtual services such as eBooks, databases and downloadables are available 24/7. We wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday.