Program Type: Kids

No storytime in May, so we’re hosting a Stay & Play in its place! A variety of baby and toddler-friendly toys and manipulatives will be available to use, provided by the Friends of the Library. This is a great opportunity for children and caregivers to socialize in a kid-friendly environment. Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 at 10:30am.

Follow along with this step-by-step video and learn how to create your own cork sailboat with Ms. Angel.

Pick up a kit at the Main Library (while supplies last) or use materials you have at home.

As a bonus, you can bring your sailboat to the End of Summer Reading Ice Cream Party on Wednesday, August 3^rd and race your friends in the rain gutter regatta!

Follow along on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.

Share your creations with us on Instagram using #Ilovesjcpls.

All supplies provided by The Friends of Main Library Saint Augustine.

Join Ms. Alex in this recorded program series as she cooks child-friendly recipes from Southeast’s own kids cookbook collection. These recipes are sure to please your little ones and are perfect to cook along with! On Facebook & YouTube on Tuesday, May 24 at 3pm.

This recorded program will air on our library Facebook page (facebook.com/sjcpls) and YouTube channel (youtube.com/sjclibraryvid).

The Bookmobile will be visiting the Publix at Nocatee Town Center, 9:30 – 11:30am.  Find us at 120 Marketside Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

Join us inside the Anastasia Library to make some fun crafts!  We will have all the supplies – you just need to bring your imagination.  This event is FREE and open to anyone. No registration needed.  Supplies are generously provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Library.

Join Ms. Cindy for yoga practice that promote strength, flexibility, balance, and relaxation. This program can be conveniently viewed on our website, Facebook page or Youtube channel.

Sea Turtle nesting season has begun on our beaches.  Meet Environmental Specialist, Jade O’Neill and learn all about these amazing, endangered animals that live and nest here and how we can help.

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Grab a friend and join us for a social LEGO event! Take part in challenges and more. This event will be offered in-person and via Zoom simultaneously. Registration is required for this event – please register on the Zoom event or In-person event at sjcpls.org. Wednesday, May 25 at 4pm.

If registering for the Zoom event, you must register on our website to attend. The Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event. If you are planning to attend in-person, no registration is required. 

Join us for this session of Baking History at the Library, where we will be discussing some of the creative worlds of Maurice Sendak. We will be making a fun treat related to this adventure.

This program is designed for children 4th grade and up. Please register any child in attendance.

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.

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

Come into the Anastasia Library to play with tubs of LEGO bricks and pieces. Build wondrous creations with thousands and thousands of LEGO bricks while honing your problem solving skills. We will have fun cartoons playing on the big screen to inspire building ideas. There is no registration or fee for this program. *Sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Library

Everyone is invited to welcome the Navy Band Southeast from NAS Jacksonville to our library! Please join us today in the FOL Community Room for this special performance honoring our Veterans. These concerts are free and open to the public. Doors open at 3:30pm. Thank you, Veterans, for your service.

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all SJCPLS libraries will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022. Libraries will resume their normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Book drops will remain open during this closure and, of course, our virtual services such as eBooks, databases, and downloadables are available 24/7.

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! RSVPs for July’s programs will open on June 15th!

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

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.   Sign up for our book club by emailing njebbia@sjcfl.us. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
May = Escaping Peril
June = Talons of Power
July = Darkness of Dragons

This interactive storytime for the whole family encourages physical, social, and language & literacy development. For toddlers and preschoolers; siblings welcome. The 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. storytimes are the same, just pick the time that works best for you!

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Mark your calendars! RSVP for July’s programs will open on June 15.  

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

This interactive storytime for the whole family encourages physical, social, and language & literacy development. For toddlers and preschoolers; siblings welcome. The 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. storytimes are the same, just pick the time that works best for you!

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Mark your calendars! RSVP for July’s programs will open on June 15.  

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

Sometimes it’s hard to avoid the green-eyed monster when growing up with siblings, particularly with new arrivals. Ms. Michelle will highlight some picture books that address the topic. This program can be conveniently viewed on our website, Facebook page or Youtube channel.

Wind down with Ms. Alex in this bed-time themed storytime on Thursdays in June and July at 6pm. Jammies and stuffies encouraged! No storytime in August.

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.

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 June 6 through July 25.  We will take a break in August then resume again September 5.

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 aphillips@sjcfl.us or 904-827-6900

Who’s that Pokemon?! Stop by the pond Monday through Fridays from 10am to 12pm beginning June 6 to spot different Pokemon every week. Pick up a log inside the library, write down your guesses,and drop it off for a chance at winning a prize!

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.

Romp & Rhyme Storytime programs this season will run from June 6 through July 25.  There will be no Romp & Rhyme storytimes in August. Storytimes will resume September 5.

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

Who’s that Pokemon?! Stop by the pond Monday through Fridays from 10am to 12pm beginning June 6 to spot different Pokemon every week. Pick up a log inside the library, write down your guesses,and drop it off for a chance at winning a prize!

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 arrive a few minutes early so we can check you in.
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.

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 arrive a few minutes early so we can check you in.
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!

Who’s that Pokemon?! Stop by the pond Monday through Fridays from 10am to 12pm beginning June 6 to spot different Pokemon every week. Pick up a log inside the library, write down your guesses,and drop it off for a chance at winning a prize!

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! RSVPs for July’s programs will open on June 15th!

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Little scientists ages 3-5 will explore and discover many ways for beloved Nursery Rhyme character Humpty Dumpty to cushion his great fall from the wall. Through this hands-on story time stem program, children will improve their vocabulary, develop better speech, use their imagination, practice math and science, and empower their problem solving skills. Children will create their very own “real” Humpty Dumpty egg and put their problem solving skills (science and imagination) to the test during the “Great Egg Drop Challenge”.  We will also discuss shapes and height (math), as well as learning some fun new words (vocabulary) and their meanings.

Registration is required for this free class. Please register only the number of children in your party.

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.

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 arrive a few minutes early so we can check you in.
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!

The Garden Club of St. Augustine presents their annual program on special pollinators.  This year, learn all about hummingbirds and how you can help them. Participants will go home with lots of educational goodies. This program is for children ages 6 – 12 accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited. Stop by the Hastings Branch or call 904-827-6970 to reserve your spot.

Turtles, turtles everywhere!  Turtles on the beach, in the water, even crossing the road!  Florida is home to many types of turtles, including some endangered and protected types. All ages are welcome to join St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Naturalist, Kelly Ussia to learn more about one of our favorite land and sea animals, turtles.

Seating is limited. Please register online.

Are you ready for close encounters of the reptilian kind?
The Alligator Farm is bringing all of the fun of the Zoo to us!  Education experts will present an exciting educational program with live animals!
Capacity is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required! You must RSVP for each person attending.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine

Recommended for ages 7 and up, but all ages are welcome.

If you love butterflies, you won’t want to miss our two butterfly programs.  There will be lots of butterfly facts, trivia, fun, and hands on activities! We will have a caterpillar and chrysalis available in the department June 8 – July 13 for kids to come in and observe!  No registration necessary.

Are you ready for close encounters of the reptilian kind?
The Alligator Farm is bringing all of the fun of the Zoo to us!  Education experts will present an exciting educational program with live animals!
Capacity is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required! You must RSVP for each person attending.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine

Recommended for ages 7 and up, but all ages are welcome.

Who’s that Pokemon?! Stop by the pond Monday through Fridays from 10am to 12pm beginning June 6 to spot different Pokemon every week. Pick up a log inside the library, write down your guesses,and drop it off for a chance at winning a prize!

This interactive storytime for the whole family encourages physical, social, and language & literacy development. For toddlers and preschoolers; siblings welcome. The 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. storytimes are the same, just pick the time that works best for you!

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Mark your calendars! RSVP for July’s programs will open on June 15.  

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.

This interactive storytime for the whole family encourages physical, social, and language & literacy development. For toddlers and preschoolers; siblings welcome. The 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. storytimes are the same, just pick the time that works best for you!

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Mark your calendars! RSVP for July’s programs will open on June 15.  

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 June and July at 6pm. Jammies and stuffies encouraged! No storytime in August.

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

Who’s that Pokemon?! Stop by the pond Monday through Fridays from 10am to 12pm beginning June 6 to spot different Pokemon every week. Pick up a log inside the library, write down your guesses,and drop it off for a chance at winning a prize!

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

Registration Required

Learn about forces, motion and more using LEGO BricQ Motion kits on Fridays, June 10, 17, 24, and July 1 at 2 pm. These classes are designed for ages K-5, and space is limited, so registration is required. Register for all, or just one, at sjcpls.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.

Ms. Michelle and Ms. Emily visit the Florida Museum of Natural History to see the Fantastic Fossils exhibit and to speak with a paleontologist about some specimens from her collection. Learn about the fossils of the early herbivores of Florida and see what kind of herbivore tooth Ms. Michelle found on a local beach. This program can be conveniently viewed on our website, Facebook page or Youtube channel.

Join us inside the Anastasia Library for our month long event! Kids can come into the library each Friday to create their own unique art using materials supplied by the Friends of the Library for the first three classes.  On July 1, kids can bring back their creations to sell during our Kids Entrepreneur Fair!  We will have all the supplies – you just need to bring your imagination.  This event is FREE and open to anyone. No registration needed.  Supplies are generously provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Library.
Note:  Only art / crafts created at the library are eligible to be sold in the Kids Entrepreneur Fair on July 1.

Join us on the second Saturday of the month for a family-friendly movie matinee! This month we’re watching Turning Red. Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Friends of the Southeast 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 June 6 through July 25.  We will take a break in August then resume again September 5.

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 aphillips@sjcfl.us or 904-827-6900

Who’s that Pokemon?! Stop by the pond Monday through Fridays from 10am to 12pm beginning June 6 to spot different Pokemon every week. Pick up a log inside the library, write down your guesses,and drop it off for a chance at winning a prize!

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.

Romp & Rhyme Storytime programs this season will run from June 6 through July 25.  There will be no Romp & Rhyme storytimes in August. Storytimes will resume September 5.

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.

Who’s that Pokemon?! Stop by the pond Monday through Fridays from 10am to 12pm beginning June 6 to spot different Pokemon every week. Pick up a log inside the library, write down your guesses,and drop it off for a chance at winning a prize!

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 arrive a few minutes early so we can check you in.
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.

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 arrive a few minutes early so we can check you in.
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!

In this corner, we have ASTRONAUT in the spacesuit! In this corner, we have AQUANAUT in the wetsuit! Who will be the ultimate explorer?!? Join Jennifer Swanson, author of children’s book Astronaut or Aquanaut, for a debate with interactive questions and help us compare and contrast the benefits of each extreme environment. This exciting event will have you soaring into space or diving deep into the ocean.

For children grades 1-6. Please register every child and adult in attendance.

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.

The Southeast Library and The Garden Club of St. Augustine are pleased to present Nature Detectives…for Kids!  Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to become “nature detectives’ and learn all about hummingbirds as pollinators, and the important role they play within our ecosystem at these hands-on programs.  Every child will receive free gardening goodies and have fun learning all about our wonderful hummingbird friends!

Please note: Registration is limited and required. If you RSVP and find yourself unable to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so that others may attend. Please RSVP only children ages 6-12 who will be attending. 

From Viking ships to turtle tales and everything in between, dive into great ocean stories with PVB’s own Youth Services Team, Ms. Lisa & Ms. Jane! For ages K-5; siblings welcome.

Please RSVP for each child and adult attending the program.

Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. are waves of fun as we present our special eight-week series of summer reading programs, Oceans of Possibilities. Special guests, author visits, a sing-along concert, tech adventures and more — there’s fun for every reader at the library! Don’t forget to stop by the children’s desk to learn how you can earn FREE BOOKS just for reading this summer.

Mark your calendars; RSVPs for July’s programs will open on June 15th.

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

Turtles, turtles everywhere!  Turtles on the beach, in the water, even crossing the road!  Florida is home to many types of turtles, including some endangered and protected types. All ages are welcome to join St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Naturalist, Kelly Ussia to learn more about one of our favorite land and sea animals, turtles. Seating is limited to first come first served.

Who’s that Pokemon?! Stop by the pond Monday through Fridays from 10am to 12pm beginning June 6 to spot different Pokemon every week. Pick up a log inside the library, write down your guesses,and drop it off for a chance at winning a prize!

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! RSVPs for July’s programs will open on June 15th!

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. Little engineers ages 3-5 will learn about geometry and engineering by building three simple catapults to launch a cow over the moon. Then each child will have a turn demonstrating their catapults and participating in a “cow flying challenge” where we will measure the distance each cow actually flew. Children will use their imaginations to discuss why the cow might want to jump over the moon as well as other ways to get up and over the moon.

Registration is required for this free class. Please register only the number of children in your party.

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.

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 arrive a few minutes early so we can check you in.
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!

Wednesdays, June 15, 22, 29 @ 2 PM
One of our top spies has gone missing.  We need your help to locate the missing spy! Are you good at puzzles and solving mysteries? Test your skills by helping us solve the clues to find the missing spy! You may
This is a three part mystery hunt. Space is limited. Please sign up only once to join all three parts or email njebbia@sjcfl.us to register.