Program Type: Kids

Submit your very own book-themed decorated gourd (any gourd) by October 15 to be included in our all-ages contest! Please pick up an entry form at the front desk. Exterior decorations only-carved/cut gourds will not be accepted. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Submit your very own book-themed decorated gourd (any gourd) by October 15 to be included in our all-ages contest! Please pick up an entry form at the front desk. Exterior decorations only-carved/cut gourds will not be accepted. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Join us for our first ever Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Anyone can participate, and pumpkins can be decorated at one of our two in-house decorating programs or at home and then brought to the library! There will be three categories for judging purposes: Kids (0-12), Teens (13-18), and Adults (18+).

Additional rules and regulations listed below:

• May use real or fake pumpkins.
• Pumpkins must be literary-themed! After all — it’s a library!
• NO HOLES!!! To avoid rotting pumpkins, please do not cut, carve, or hollow out your pumpkin. (even if they’re fake)
• No candles or electrical devices, including battery operated.
• No vulgarity of any kind permitted – these will be displayed in the children’s department.
• Objects, paper, and materials of any kind except food may be glued to the pumpkins. You can also paint or draw on your pumpkins.
• All entries must be submitted by Saturday, October 15. Please include the completed registration form.
• The public will vote for their favorite pumpkin for each category Monday, October 17 – 22.
• The winners will be announced Tuesday, October 25.
• Contestants will be able to pick up their pumpkins October 25 – 29. They will be thrown away on/after October 31 and any real pumpkins that rot will be thrown out immediately.

Staff reserve the right to reject any pumpkins that do not follow these rules!

Registration Required

Baby storytime is a gentle lap sit program for babies ages 0-18 months in the large meeting room with songs, finger plays, action rhymes, puppets and more. Baby storytime programs this season will run from September 24th through November 28th.

Pease note that there will be no storytimes on October 24th or November 7th due to voting.  Also, October 31st will be a special Halloween storytime for all ages beginning at 10:30 A.M. Join Ms. Alex and Ms. Karen for a parade through the library.  Wear your costume and collect goodies from the staff in all departments.  Afterwards, stay awhile and join us for an easy  Halloween craft.

Due to the low-key nature of this storytime, registration is required for each program. Register at sjcpls.org. Please RSVP for each person attending.  Please cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend.  Someone will be waiting to take your spot.

Food is not allowed in the meeting room. Please consume snacks before or after the program.

For the safety of smaller ones at baby storytime, we encourage children who are unable to sit still to graduate up to our Romp & Rhyme Storytime program. Romp and Rhyme Storytime provides an environment for a much more active child as it encompasses a greater amount of movement activities.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Alex at abarr@sjcfl.us or 904-827-6900

Sing songs, dance with scarves, bounce along to rhymes, and read interactive stories to begin your little one’s lifetime love of reading.  This lively storytime class is designed to incorporate to incorporate early skills from Early Child Ready to Read and teach caregivers how to practice these skills at home.  Caregivers are encouraged to experience this class alongside their little ones by participating together.  Designed for ages 12 months to 3 years.

Food is not allowed in the meeting room.  Please consume your snacks before or after the program.

Storytime this season will run from September 12-November 28. Please note that there will be no storytime October 24th or November 7th due to voting. A special “Stay and Play” will take place during these two days.

Also please note that October 31st we will be having a special Halloween storytime for all ages beginning at 10:30 A.M. .  A short Halloween story and song will be followed by a parade through to library to collect goodies from the staff in every department.  Please wear your costumes and come join the fun.  After the parade stay a while and participate in an easy, fun Halloween craft.

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail Ms. Alex at aphillips@sjcfl.us or 904-827-6900

Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome.

Please be aware:
In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to come. Other families will be waiting to take your spot if you don’t need it.

Food is not allowed in the storytime room so please save your snacks for after the program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us.

See you at Storytime!

Baby Time is a special lap-sit program for pre-walking babies ages 0-18 months. Join Ms. Caitlin and Ms. Paula for songs, stories, bounces, rhymes, puppets, and more! This program helps babies develop gross motor skills and supports parents and caregivers in modeling the five key components of early literacy (SING TALK READ WRITE PLAY) from Every Child Ready to Read2.

For the safety of the little ones at Baby Time, we would encourage children who are walking and running to graduate up to our Romp & Rhyme Family Storytime. They are ready for more active movement and Romp & Rhyme is designed to help them get all their energy out!

 Please RSVP for every child and adult who will be in attendance.

If you have any questions about youth programming at Bartram Trail Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Caitlin Turecek, cturecek@sjcfl.us.

**If you need to cancel, please return to the website to submit a change to your RSVP. This will allow as many story time friends to join us as possible.

Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome.

Please be aware:
In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to come. Other families will be waiting to take your spot if you don’t need it.

Food is not allowed in the storytime room so please save your snacks for after the program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us.

See you at Storytime!

Get your child’s wiggles out at our Romp & Rhyme Family Storytime where you bring the energy, and we bring the fun! Join Ms. Caitlin and Ms. Paula for a half-hour of stories, songs, and lots of movement to encourage early literacy and motor skill development. For toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5; siblings welcome.

Please RSVP for every child and adult who will be in attendance. 

**If you need to cancel, please return to the website to submit a change to your RSVP. This will allow as many story time friends to join us as possible.

If you have any questions about youth programming at Bartram Trail Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Caitlin Turecek, cturecek@sjcfl.us.

Join Ms. Alex in this recorded program series as she cooks child-friendly recipes from Southeast’s own cookbook collection. These recipes are sure to please your little ones and are perfect to cook along with! On Facebook and YouTube on Tuesday, October 4 at 3pm.

Come visit Ms. Michelle and friends in person at the library for storytime! We’ll have fun with picture books, fables, songs, felt board stories, puppets, and more. Finish with a craft to take home. We’re looking forward to seeing you! No registration is necessary.

Babytime is a special lap sit program for babies ages 0-18months. Join us in the large meeting room for songs, finger plays, action rhymes, puppets and more. Materials for this program are provided by The Friends of the Library.

RSVP required for each program. Please RSVP for each person attending.
Please cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. Someone will be waiting to take your spot.
Food is not allowed in the meeting room. Please save your snacks for before and after the program.

For the safety of the smaller ones at Babytime, we would encourage children who are able to run and unable to sit still for Babytime to graduate up to our Family Storytime program. They are ready for more active movement and will probably enjoy Family Storytime much more.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us

Join us for a perfect first storytime for babies! This gentle lapsit program features action rhymes, songs, and stories presented in a circle time format in the Children’s Library. For babies up to 12 months; siblings welcome.

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program. 

Mark your calendars! RSVP spots for next month’s events will open on the 15th. Be sure to RSVP and arrive on time to ensure your attendance.

For more information about youth programming at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Lisa Calvert, lcalvert@sjcfl.us.

Get your child’s wiggles out at our Romp & Rhyme Family Storytime where you bring the energy, and we bring the fun! Join Ms. Caitlin and Ms. Paula for a half-hour of stories, songs, and lots of movement to encourage early literacy and motor skill development. For toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5; siblings welcome.

Please RSVP for every child and adult who will be in attendance. 

**If you need to cancel, please return to the website to submit a change to your RSVP. This will allow as many story time friends to join us as possible.

If you have any questions about youth programming at Bartram Trail Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Caitlin Turecek, cturecek@sjcfl.us.

Registration Required! Kids ages 3-5 can join Ms. Karen at the Southeast Branch Library as we continue our very popular S.T.E.M. Storytime series.  This time, we will learn science, technology, engineering and math as we work our way through the alphabet.  Every letter includes a hands-on project to participate in or to complete with their caregiver.  Class size is limited to 15 young scientists.

This week’s letter is “E” with an earth science theme. Kids will discover what the inside of the earth looks like by making a yummy edible treat. Together, we will learn about the earth’s layers as well as protecting those layers.

Please register only the number of child participants. Caregivers should not include themselves in the total number of participants when registering.

Register at sjcpls.org

Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome.

Please be aware:
In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to come. Other families will be waiting to take your spot if you don’t need it.

Food is not allowed in the storytime room so please save your snacks for after the program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us.

See you at Storytime!

Want to enter our Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest but need a pumpkin and supplies? Come to one of our two in-house decorating events. Pumpkins provided! Registration required due to limited supplies.

Note: These pumpkins are for the purpose of entering our contest. You can take them home after the winners are announced. Please visit or call the branch for contest rules.

If you register but are a no-show to the first event, you will not be allowed to register for the second event.

Join Ms. Nicole in the Anastasia Library or via Zoom for our Wings of Fire Book Club! Kids, grades 3-6, can join us for this popular book series. We will have book trivia, discussions and hands on activities and weekly challenges! Registration is required as supplies are limited.   No registration necessary.  If interested in attending via zoom, email njebbia@sjcfl.us. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
September = The Hive Queen
October = The Poison Jungle

Join us every Wednesday for hands-on fun and a variety of choices for building and creating. Each session will have a planned activity, but attendees may explore on their own as well.

This interactive storytime for toddlers encourages physical, social, and language & literacy development. Be prepared to laugh, move, and sing! For ages 12-24 months; siblings welcome.

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program. 

Mark your calendars! RSVP spots for next month’s events will open on the 15th. Be sure to RSVP and arrive on time to ensure your attendance.

For more information about youth programming at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Lisa Calvert, lcalvert@sjcfl.us.

The Bookmobile will be visiting Coquina Crossing, 11:00am – 12:00pm. Find us at 4536 Coquina Crossing Drive, Elkton, FL 32033.

Visit the Bookmobile and learn about the many easy ways to connect to Library Resources.  Bring proof of St. Johns County residence and get a library card that will connect you to tons of eBooks and online resources for free!  Learn more by visiting SJCPLS.ORG

Let’s practice the alphabet together! Each week this storytime will feature a letter of the week to help children learn letter shapes and sounds. For ages 24 months-Kindergarten; siblings welcome.

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Mark your calendars! RSVP spots for next month’s events will open on the 15th. Be sure to RSVP and arrive on time to ensure your attendance.

For more information about youth programming at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Lisa Calvert, lcalvert@sjcfl.us.

Grab those old CD’s and craft them into something colorful.

This program can be conveniently viewed on our website, Facebook page or Youtube channel.

Kids, ages 7-10, are encouraged to join our Jr. LEGO Robotics and learn how to build cool robots and program them too! Each month we will feature a different robot build using the LEGO WeDo 2.0 robotics kits. Classes are FREE and each class lasts 1 hour. Space is limited so registration is required. For more information on this exciting program, feel free to contact Youth Services Librarian, Andy Calvert, at 827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us. This program would not be possible without the generous support of our Friends of the Library and their fundraising efforts.

Please only RSVP for 1 class each month. We will have repeat sessions each month so more kids can attend.
Classes are strictly limited to 9 robotics kits so please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to attend. Someone WILL be waiting to take your spot if you can’t use it.
1 RSVP per class per family/friend group.

NEW at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, LEGO STEM Adventures! Students in grades 2-5 have an opportunity to build, code, and create with the library’s new set of iPads and LEGO Spike Essential Prime kits! This LEGO Education program is made up of fun, engaging STEM lessons for elementary school students with LEGO bricks, intelligent hardware, and an interactive coding app. October’s classes begin with the “Amazing Amusement Park” unit, part 1.

IMPORTANT: This new program is for students in grades 2-5 and class size is limited. To allow as many friends as possible to join us, please register for only one class in October. The same project will be repeated for both October classes. Also, please register only the child attending the class (no adults or siblings, please). If your plans change and you can’t join us (we will miss you!) please update your RSVP to “No” so a student from the waitlist can take your spot.

Mark your calendars! RSVP spots for next month’s events will open at 8:00 a.m. on October 15. Be sure to RSVP and arrive on time to ensure your attendance.

This program proudly funded by a special programming grant from the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. Thank you PVFOL for your continued support! For more information about youth programming at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Lisa Calvert, lcalvert@sjcfl.us.

Join us at the library where tweens can socialize and have fun together, with activities including crafts, themed parties, movie nights, and more! For ages 9-12. Registration required. Please register every child who will be in attendance.

October event: Spooky Laboratory! Come in costume and enjoy creepy crafts, scary snacks, and enter to win a giant jar full of candy!

If you have any questions about youth programming at Bartram Trail Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian, Caitlin Turecek: cturecek@sjcfl.us or (904) 827-6963.

Wind down with Ms. Alex in this bed-time themed storytime on Thursdays in October. Jammies and stuffies encouraged!

*Please note that October 27th will be a Halloween “Not-so-Spooky” Bedtime Storytime

The Bookmobile will be visiting the Publix at Johns Creek Center, 9:30 – 11:30am.  Find us at 2845 County Road 210 West, St. Johns, FL 32259

Visit the Bookmobile and learn about the many easy ways to connect to Library Resources.  Bring proof of St. Johns County residence and get a library card that will connect you to tons of eBooks and online resources for free!  Learn more by visiting SJCPLS.ORG

Join us for an our Bilingual Little Ones Class in the Anastasia Library! Young children and their caretakers can join Ms. Nicole in a storytime featuring engaging stories, songs, and finger plays in both English and Spanish. Space is limited in the kids area of the branch, so please leave your strollers outside the library.  Please email njebbia@sjcfl.us with any questions.

Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills.

Join us for an our Todder/PreSchool Craft in the Anastasia Library Event Room. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome at this craft time. Each week we will work on different skills for children to develop, including scissor skills, fine motor skills, gluing, exploration and others. Materials are generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

The Bookmobile will be visiting the Publix at the Shoppes at Murabella, 1:00 – 2:30pm. Find us at 84 Tuscan Way, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Visit the Bookmobile and learn about the many easy ways to connect to Library Resources.  Bring proof of St. Johns County residence and get a library card that will connect you to tons of eBooks and online resources for free!  Learn more by visiting SJCPLS.ORG

Join us for an our Bilingual Little Ones Class in the Anastasia Library! Young children and their caretakers can join Ms. Nicole in a storytime featuring engaging stories, songs, and finger plays in both English and Spanish. Space is limited in the kids area of the branch, so please leave your strollers outside the library.  Please email njebbia@sjcfl.us with any questions. No preregistration necessary.

Kids Crafts are open to all children ages 2-8 and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills.  Every week we will have a different craft out for kids to make.  Each week we will work on different skills for children to develop, including scissor skills, fine motor skills, gluing, exploration and others. Materials are generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Master Gardener, Diane Battle presents the Butterfly lifecycle. Release gathering immediately following at the Alpine Groves Park Butterfly Garden.

Spaces are limited; Register online.

Registration Required

Baby storytime is a gentle lap sit program for babies ages 0-18 months in the large meeting room with songs, finger plays, action rhymes, puppets and more. Baby storytime programs this season will run from September 24th through November 28th.

Pease note that there will be no storytimes on October 24th or November 7th due to voting.  Also, October 31st will be a special Halloween storytime for all ages beginning at 10:30 A.M. Join Ms. Alex and Ms. Karen for a parade through the library.  Wear your costume and collect goodies from the staff in all departments.  Afterwards, stay awhile and join us for an easy  Halloween craft.

Due to the low-key nature of this storytime, registration is required for each program. Register at sjcpls.org. Please RSVP for each person attending.  Please cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend.  Someone will be waiting to take your spot.

Food is not allowed in the meeting room. Please consume snacks before or after the program.

For the safety of smaller ones at baby storytime, we encourage children who are unable to sit still to graduate up to our Romp & Rhyme Storytime program. Romp and Rhyme Storytime provides an environment for a much more active child as it encompasses a greater amount of movement activities.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Alex at abarr@sjcfl.us or 904-827-6900

Sing songs, dance with scarves, bounce along to rhymes, and read interactive stories to begin your little one’s lifetime love of reading.  This lively storytime class is designed to incorporate to incorporate early skills from Early Child Ready to Read and teach caregivers how to practice these skills at home.  Caregivers are encouraged to experience this class alongside their little ones by participating together.  Designed for ages 12 months to 3 years.

Food is not allowed in the meeting room.  Please consume your snacks before or after the program.

Storytime this season will run from September 12-November 28. Please note that there will be no storytime October 24th or November 7th due to voting. A special “Stay and Play” will take place during these two days.

Also please note that October 31st we will be having a special Halloween storytime for all ages beginning at 10:30 A.M. .  A short Halloween story and song will be followed by a parade through to library to collect goodies from the staff in every department.  Please wear your costumes and come join the fun.  After the parade stay a while and participate in an easy, fun Halloween craft.

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail Ms. Alex at aphillips@sjcfl.us or 904-827-6900

WARRIORS FANS — this fun tween and teen Erin Hunter Book Club is for you! Join Librarian Ms. Lisa for an adventure through Erin Hunter’s Warriors books!

Although we will meet through Zoom for a special Book Club meeting, you don’t need to wait for our club meeting to get started! Every member who RSVPs will get an invitation to our online Erin Hunter Book Club Hub where we share fan art, fan fiction, and more! Club Logo proudly provided by our Club Member, Katie!

For more information about youth programming at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Lisa Calvert, lcalvert@sjcfl.us. Special thanks to the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for sponsoring this program.

Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome.

Please be aware:
In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to come. Other families will be waiting to take your spot if you don’t need it.

Food is not allowed in the storytime room so please save your snacks for after the program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us.

See you at Storytime!

Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome.

Please be aware:
In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to come. Other families will be waiting to take your spot if you don’t need it.

Food is not allowed in the storytime room so please save your snacks for after the program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us.

See you at Storytime!

Want to enter our Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest but need a pumpkin and supplies? Come to one of our two in-house decorating events. Pumpkins provided! Registration required due to limited supplies.

Note: These pumpkins are for the purpose of entering our contest. You can take them home after the winners are announced. Please visit or call the branch for contest rules.

If you register but are a no-show to the first event, you will not be allowed to register for the second event.

Come visit Ms. Michelle and friends in person at the library for storytime! We’ll have fun with picture books, fables, songs, felt board stories, puppets, and more. Finish with a craft to take home. We’re looking forward to seeing you! No registration is necessary.

Join us for a perfect first storytime for babies! This gentle lapsit program features action rhymes, songs, and stories presented in a circle time format in the Children’s Library. For babies up to 12 months; siblings welcome.

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program. 

Mark your calendars! RSVP spots for next month’s events will open on the 15th. Be sure to RSVP and arrive on time to ensure your attendance.

For more information about youth programming at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Lisa Calvert, lcalvert@sjcfl.us.

Babytime is a special lap sit program for babies ages 0-18months. Join us in the large meeting room for songs, finger plays, action rhymes, puppets and more. Materials for this program are provided by The Friends of the Library.

RSVP required for each program. Please RSVP for each person attending.
Please cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. Someone will be waiting to take your spot.
Food is not allowed in the meeting room. Please save your snacks for before and after the program.

For the safety of the smaller ones at Babytime, we would encourage children who are able to run and unable to sit still for Babytime to graduate up to our Family Storytime program. They are ready for more active movement and will probably enjoy Family Storytime much more.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us

Registration Required! Kids ages 3-5 can join Ms. Karen at the Southeast Branch Library as we continue our very popular S.T.E.M. Storytime series.  This time, we will learn science, technology, engineering and math as we work our way through the alphabet.  Every letter includes a hands-on project to participate in or to complete with their caregiver.  Class size is limited to 15 young scientists.

This week’s letter is “F” with a firefly theme. Kids will discover the world of fireflies.  They will learn all about their lifecycle, how and why they light up, and why we hardly ever see them anymore. Also we will make glow in the dark firefly jar that kids can use as a nightlight.

Please register only the number of child participants. Caregivers should not include themselves in the total number of participants when registering.

Register at sjcpls.org

Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome.

Please be aware:
In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to come. Other families will be waiting to take your spot if you don’t need it.

Food is not allowed in the storytime room so please save your snacks for after the program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us.

See you at Storytime!

Kids Crafternoons are open to children K and up. During each session, we will have a different craft for kids to make. Parent participation is encouraged. This is a drop in program and RSVP is not required. Materials will be available while supplies last. We will meet in the Children’s Library. Materials are generously provided by the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Friends of the Library.

For more information, please contact Joan Meyers, Youth Services Programming Coordinator at jmeyers@sjcfl.us or 904-827-6979.

This class if for youth grades K-5 who can come into the library to gain hands on experience with our OSMO kits. OSMO kits are a play based learning system using iPads along with different educational components.  We will have just added onto our kits to include coding and drawing OSMO in addition to words, tanagrams, and numbers. Families can play as a group too! OSMO kits are limited, so register early!

Join us every Wednesday for hands-on fun and a variety of choices for building and creating. Each session will have a planned activity, but attendees may explore on their own as well.

This interactive storytime for toddlers encourages physical, social, and language & literacy development. Be prepared to laugh, move, and sing! For ages 12-24 months; siblings welcome.

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program. 

Mark your calendars! RSVP spots for next month’s events will open on the 15th. Be sure to RSVP and arrive on time to ensure your attendance.

For more information about youth programming at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Lisa Calvert, lcalvert@sjcfl.us.

Let’s practice the alphabet together! Each week this storytime will feature a letter of the week to help children learn letter shapes and sounds. For ages 24 months-Kindergarten; siblings welcome.

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Mark your calendars! RSVP spots for next month’s events will open on the 15th. Be sure to RSVP and arrive on time to ensure your attendance.

For more information about youth programming at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Lisa Calvert, lcalvert@sjcfl.us.

**Please note, this is a repeat of the October 6 class. A new build will be presented in November!**

NEW at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, LEGO STEM Adventures! Students in grades 2-5 have an opportunity to build, code, and create with the library’s new set of iPads and LEGO Spike Essential Prime kits! This LEGO Education program is made up of fun, engaging STEM lessons for elementary school students with LEGO bricks, intelligent hardware, and an interactive coding app. October’s classes begin with the “Amazing Amusement Park” unit, part 1.

IMPORTANT: This new program is for students in grades 2-5 and class size is limited. To allow as many friends as possible to join us, please register for only one class in October. The same project will be repeated for both October classes. Also, please register only the child attending the class (no adults or siblings, please). If your plans change and you can’t join us (we will miss you!) please update your RSVP to “No” so a student from the waitlist can take your spot.

Mark your calendars! RSVP spots for next month’s events will open at 8:00 a.m. on October 15. Be sure to RSVP and arrive on time to ensure your attendance.

This program proudly funded by a special programming grant from the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. Thank you PVFOL for your continued support! For more information about youth programming at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, please contact Youth Services Librarian Lisa Calvert, lcalvert@sjcfl.us.

Kids, ages 7-10, are encouraged to join our Jr. LEGO Robotics and learn how to build cool robots and program them too! Each month we will feature a different robot build using the LEGO WeDo 2.0 robotics kits. Classes are FREE and each class lasts 1 hour. Space is limited so registration is required. For more information on this exciting program, feel free to contact Youth Services Librarian, Andy Calvert, at 827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us. This program would not be possible without the generous support of our Friends of the Library and their fundraising efforts.

Please only RSVP for 1 class each month. We will have repeat sessions each month so more kids can attend.
Classes are strictly limited to 9 robotics kits so please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to attend. Someone WILL be waiting to take your spot if you can’t use it.
1 RSVP per class per family/friend group.

Wind down with Ms. Alex in this bed-time themed storytime on Thursdays in October. Jammies and stuffies encouraged!

*Please note that October 27th will be a Halloween “Not-so-Spooky” Bedtime Storytime

The Bookmobile will be visiting  the River House Amenity Center in RiverTown, 10 – 11:30am.  Find us at 140 Landing Street, St. Johns, FL 32259.

Visit the Bookmobile and learn about the many easy ways to connect to Library Resources.  Bring proof of St. Johns County residence and get a library card that will connect you to tons of eBooks and online resources for free!  Learn more by visiting SJCPLS.ORG

Join us for an our Bilingual Little Ones Class in the Anastasia Library! Young children and their caretakers can join Ms. Nicole in a storytime featuring engaging stories, songs, and finger plays in both English and Spanish. Space is limited in the kids area of the branch, so please leave your strollers outside the library.  Please email njebbia@sjcfl.us with any questions.

Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills.

Join us for an our Todder/PreSchool Craft in the Anastasia Library Event Room. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome at this craft time. Each week we will work on different skills for children to develop, including scissor skills, fine motor skills, gluing, exploration and others. Materials are generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

The feeling provoked by the green-eyed monster is not pleasant for any age. Ms. Michelle will recommend some books for you to share with your little one on the topic. This program can be conveniently viewed on our website, Facebook page or Youtube channel.

The Bookmobile will be visiting the Publix at the Shoppes at Murabella, 1:00 – 2:30pm. Find us at 84 Tuscan Way, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Visit the Bookmobile and learn about the many easy ways to connect to Library Resources.  Bring proof of St. Johns County residence and get a library card that will connect you to tons of eBooks and online resources for free!  Learn more by visiting SJCPLS.ORG

Join us for an our Bilingual Little Ones Class in the Anastasia Library! Young children and their caretakers can join Ms. Nicole in a storytime featuring engaging stories, songs, and finger plays in both English and Spanish. Space is limited in the kids area of the branch, so please leave your strollers outside the library.  Please email njebbia@sjcfl.us with any questions. No preregistration necessary.

Kids Crafts are open to all children ages 2-8 and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills.  Every week we will have a different craft out for kids to make.  Each week we will work on different skills for children to develop, including scissor skills, fine motor skills, gluing, exploration and others. Materials are generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Drop in anytime between 10:A.M. and 3 P.M. on Saturday, October 15 for some Halloween crafting. Several different crafts will be available, provide by the Friends of the Library.

Registration Required

Baby storytime is a gentle lap sit program for babies ages 0-18 months in the large meeting room with songs, finger plays, action rhymes, puppets and more. Baby storytime programs this season will run from September 24th through November 28th.

Pease note that there will be no storytimes on October 24th or November 7th due to voting.  Also, October 31st will be a special Halloween storytime for all ages beginning at 10:30 A.M. Join Ms. Alex and Ms. Karen for a parade through the library.  Wear your costume and collect goodies from the staff in all departments.  Afterwards, stay awhile and join us for an easy  Halloween craft.

Due to the low-key nature of this storytime, registration is required for each program. Register at sjcpls.org. Please RSVP for each person attending.  Please cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend.  Someone will be waiting to take your spot.

Food is not allowed in the meeting room. Please consume snacks before or after the program.

For the safety of smaller ones at baby storytime, we encourage children who are unable to sit still to graduate up to our Romp & Rhyme Storytime program. Romp and Rhyme Storytime provides an environment for a much more active child as it encompasses a greater amount of movement activities.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Alex at abarr@sjcfl.us or 904-827-6900

Join us to vote for your favorite literary pumpkin in our first ever Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Anyone can participate! There will be three categories for judging purposes: Kids (0-12), Teens (13-18), and Adults (18+). Stop by the library from Monday, October 17 through Saturday, October 22 to cast your vote.

Winners in each category will be announced on Tuesday, October 25. Happy Halloween!

Sing songs, dance with scarves, bounce along to rhymes, and read interactive stories to begin your little one’s lifetime love of reading.  This lively storytime class is designed to incorporate to incorporate early skills from Early Child Ready to Read and teach caregivers how to practice these skills at home.  Caregivers are encouraged to experience this class alongside their little ones by participating together.  Designed for ages 12 months to 3 years.

Food is not allowed in the meeting room.  Please consume your snacks before or after the program.

Storytime this season will run from September 12-November 28. Please note that there will be no storytime October 24th or November 7th due to voting. A special “Stay and Play” will take place during these two days.

Also please note that October 31st we will be having a special Halloween storytime for all ages beginning at 10:30 A.M. .  A short Halloween story and song will be followed by a parade through to library to collect goodies from the staff in every department.  Please wear your costumes and come join the fun.  After the parade stay a while and participate in an easy, fun Halloween craft.

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail Ms. Alex at aphillips@sjcfl.us or 904-827-6900

Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome.

Please be aware:
In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to come. Other families will be waiting to take your spot if you don’t need it.

Food is not allowed in the storytime room so please save your snacks for after the program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us.

See you at Storytime!

Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome.

Please be aware:
In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Please cancel your RSVP if you are unable to come. Other families will be waiting to take your spot if you don’t need it.

Food is not allowed in the storytime room so please save your snacks for after the program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Andy at 904-827-6940 or at acalvert@sjcfl.us.

See you at Storytime!

Puppets Goob the Snake and Phineas the Frog discuss sharks and look at some good kids books that feature them. This program can be conveniently viewed on our website, Facebook page or Youtube channel.