Anastasia Island Branch Library welcomes the very talented and creative volunteer, Karen M., for a new Saturday crafting class. This month we will be making beaded bracelets! Supplies are generously provided by Karen M. and the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library. RSVP's allow us to have enough supplies on hand. Classes will generally […]
All levels are welcome to this Hatha yoga class, which includes a guided flow of stretching, breathing, and moving through yoga postures mindfully. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat & towel (or stretch band or belt). Space is limited to the first 24 participants.
Adult ESOL classes are expanding at Bartram Trail! Our partners at Learn to Read St. Johns will now offer both beginner and intermediate classes, with occasional conversation classes as well. The beginner classes will be on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M. The intermediate and/or conversation classes will be on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 P.M. . A St. Johns County Public […]
St. Johns Legal Aid staff presents free 1-hour legal classes on various subjects. Today the class will explore the rights of a debtor.
Adult ESOL classes are expanding at Bartram Trail! Our partners at Learn to Read of St. Johns County will now offer both beginner and intermediate classes, with occasional conversation classes as well. The beginner classes will be on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M. The intermediate and/or conversation classes will be on Mondays from […]
Kids, ages 7-10, are encouraged to join our Jr. LEGO Robotics class 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. […]
Adults and teens (age14+) 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.
Please Note: Seating is limited, due to Fire Code restrictions, and is first-come, first-served until seated capacity is reached. Doors will open at 6pm. If this event hits its seated capacity for safety, no more attendees can be admitted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with these safety requirements. This month, the FOL Speaker Series […]
We’re hosting our fourth Paper Book workshop at the Main Library. Anyone can make a paper book - and a paper book can be about anything. Paper Book making can be used to: express feelings about something happy or something difficult practice creating or telling a story practice your art and/or handwriting document an event […]
Friends of the Main Library is pleased to present a panel of four romance authors to discuss their writing and the sub-genre of romance books. The four authors include Sandra Madden, Skye Taylor, Nancy Haddock, and Judith Luke. The discussion will include the types of romance they each write, how location plays a role, how […]
Join us for second annual Conversations with Authors - our popular Zoom series featuring in-depth, 1-hour interviews by Adult Services Librarian Anne Crawford with popular NYT Bestselling authors - for 2023! This month's Conversations with Authors event features Rebecca Serle, author of One Italian Summer. RSVPs are required and will close two days before this event […]
Dominion is a classic card deck building game of strategy where the player creates a kingdom during medieval times. Come try your hand as you compete against other monarchs for unclaimed land, the best craftsmen, and a bigger castle. Fill you coffers AND grow your tiny kingdom into a civilized Dominion! Recommended for ages 10+. […]
Join Michael McCarthy, Edward Jones Financial Advisor as he presents Retirement: Making Your Money Last. Mike will discuss ways to help you work towards your retirement goals - what matters most to you. Ways to provide for your income needs, for the future. Join Mike as he helps you explore ways to address important concerns such […]
The birds will love you if you come and build a wine cork bird house! Bring wine corks if you have them, but we have plenty. If you have your favorite hot glue gun, bring that too! I will have plenty of glue sticks. This was so much fun to do. Spaces are limited. Registrations […]
Follow along with our Chair Yoga videos to increase mobility and flexibility while using some support. Space is limited to the first 24 participants.
RSVPs are required for this event! Please RSVP below for your seat(s), as seating is limited, and so that our library may plan accordingly. There is no wait list. Please cancel your RSVP below if you cannot attend to make space available for others to RSVP and so that we may have an accurate head […]
Painting with Kasha is always a treat! Come learn a new trick or two, relax for the morning with skillful instruction. We will be using acrylics, creating a beautiful golden fish. Come join us! Always a good time! All supplies provided by the Bartram Trail Branch Friends of the Library! Registration opens for this event […]
Everyone is invited to support the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library by shopping at our Book Sale in the foyer of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library! This special sale is hosted by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. There will be a selection of books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, and […]
All levels are welcome to this Hatha yoga class, which includes a guided flow of stretching, breathing, and moving through yoga postures mindfully. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat & towel (or stretch band or belt). Space is limited to the first 24 participants.
Adult ESOL classes are expanding at Bartram Trail! Our partners at Learn to Read St. Johns will now offer both beginner and intermediate classes, with occasional conversation classes as well. The beginner classes will be on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M. The intermediate and/or conversation classes will be on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 P.M. . A St. Johns County Public […]
St. Johns Legal Aid staff presents free 1-hour legal classes on various subjects. Today the class will explore landlord and tenant laws.
Adult ESOL classes are expanding at Bartram Trail! Our partners at Learn to Read of St. Johns County will now offer both beginner and intermediate classes, with occasional conversation classes as well. The beginner classes will be on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M. The intermediate and/or conversation classes will be on Mondays from […]
Come learn how to make dipped tapers and pillar candles from natural beeswax with Ms. Monica. Supplies limited to the first 10 adult patrons. No registration required.
We all know the library has non-fiction books on dinosaurs, but what about all the other things you can read about in non-fiction? Join us for a quick sample of a section of a Dewey Decimal area. This month: section 300-399. This program may be conveniently viewed on our website, Facebook page, or YouTube channel.
Gentle Yoga is a great way to renew yourself. Take an hour to stretch, meditate and relax with Debbie Montana. Bring your mat or towel. Registration is required. Register here online or call 904-827-6960 to reserve your spot.
Follow along with our Chair Yoga videos to increase mobility and flexibility while using some support. Space is limited to the first 24 participants.
Do you know your shows from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s? Join us to test your knowledge on classic shows! Buzzers included 😊
Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine welcomes Karen Ball, a board-certified reflexologist and integrative nutrition health coach with decades of experience in clinical practice and teaching. Learn how you can improve the quality of your life by tweaking just six primary aspects of your life. These four classes will include instruction, discussion and practice […]
Join the women of Dress a Girl to learn to make dresses, and now shorts. You can pick up a kit to create at home, or turn in dresses you created to the Bartram Trail Branch. We also accept fabric and notion donations. We welcome all friends, old and new.
The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. All locations will resume their normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 30. Book drops will remain open during this closure and our virtual services such as eBooks, databases, and downloadables are available 24/7.
***Due to unforeseen circumstances, the “Musical Madness Concert Series: Jacksonville Symphony’s Brass Ensemble” program scheduled for 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 30, has been canceled. We apologize for the late notice and any inconvenience this may cause. For more information, please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at 904-827-6950.*** ### RSVPs are required for […]
Kids, ages 10-16, are encouraged to join our Main-iac Robotics Lab. Build your very own battlebot using the Lego EV3 Mindstorms system and test it out in the mini arena. 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 […]
This month, we will be reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. New members are always welcome! Sweet treats and bottled water provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Join us for stories, music and movement as we celebrate reading all summer long! Storytime will be lead by Ms. Joan and Ms. Jane. The 10:15 storytime and 11:15 storytime will be the same. Plan to attend the one that works best for you and your family. All family members are welcome! We will welcome […]
Anastasia Island Crafters will be getting crafty by making easy but beautiful and useful glass bead magnets. RSVP helps us to have enough supplies on hand. All are welcome! You may also contact the Library at 904-209-3730 to RSVP. This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
How is the world perceived by animals? This month’s selections are “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt and “An Immense World” by Ed Yong.
Join us for stories, music and movement as we celebrate reading all summer long! Storytime will be lead by Ms. Joan and Ms. Jane. The 10:15 storytime and 11:15 storytime will be the same. Plan to attend the one that works best for you and your family. All family members are welcome! We will welcome […]
A graduate student appears to have died from a fatal bear attack while on a scientific expedition in Moon Summit Park, Alaska. Although the case closed in the summer of 2018, a friend thinks there might be something strange surrounding his death. Was Toby murdered? If so, why—and by whom? Help us figure out who […]
Kids! Get ready for summer reading and summer fun! Wear appropriate clothes for water play, making slime, oobleck, and giant bubbles. To be held in the library courtyard. Pick up your reading logs or sign up online for ReadSquared
Follow along with our Chair Yoga videos to increase mobility and flexibility while using some support. Space limited to the first 24 participants.
Children of all ages are welcome to join Mr. Andy and friends in The Anastasia Library Children's Department every Friday in June and July at 10:30. We will sing songs, read some great stories and have The Best Summer Ever...together! Space is limited so be sure to get there early. We look forward to meeting […]
Please RSVP below for your seat(s), as seating is limited, and so that our library may plan accordingly. There is no wait list. Please cancel your RSVP below if you cannot attend to make space available for others to RSVP and so that we may have an accurate head count. Walk-ups will be welcomed after […]
Join us at the Anastasia Library for our month long drop-in Kids Create Art Labs. Kids can create their own unique works of art using materials supplied by the Friends of the Library. Then, on June 30, they can choose to participate in our 2nd Annual Kids Entrepreneur Fair by selling some of the art […]
Abhishek and Lakshmi of Heartfulness Meditation are looking forward to seeing you all again and teaching you the practice of meditation that can help reduce stress and negativity, while building on being present and increasing patience and tolerance.