Babies and caregivers are invited to encourage a love of reading between caregiver and baby through singing, action rhymes, and more! The suggested target age for this Class is infants through pre-walkers. For safety purposes, children who are active walkers and families with older children are encouraged to attend our Preschool Storytime Classes at 10:30am.

Today, 11:30am–12:30pm, the Bookmobile can be found at the St. Johns Golf and Country Club Amenity Center, 219 St. Johns Golf Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092.  Check out books, movies, music and much more!

PLEASE NOTE:  There will be no stop at this location on November 28th.

Today, 12:30 – 2:00pm, the Bookmobile can be found at the Publix at Johns Creek Center, 2845 County Road 210 West, Saint Johns, FL  32259-2016.

Check out books, movies, music and much more!

PLEASE NOTE:  There will be no stop at this location on November 28th.

Kids, ages 7-10, are encouraged to join our special edition of Main-iac Robotics Lab designed specifically for our younger builders. Each month we will learn how to build and program a particular robot using the Lego WeDo 2.0 system. This is a 1 hour program and space is limited so registration is required. We will have teams of kids working together exploring with the WeDo kits. For more information on this exciting new program, feel free to contact Youth Services Librarian, Andy Calvert, at 827-6943 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.

We have 3 programs this month featuring the same robot build.

Please only register for 1 of the 3 classes.

Please join us for this 3-week fairy gardening series with a fairy twist! Class will be held on Thursdays, October 10, 17, & 24. This class is a family affair, for kids of all ages.

Please register for the 10/10 event, including the names of ALL participants.

Kids learn a variety of skills through play, such as how to share, take turns, and listen. The library has puzzles, puppets, magnets, toy trains, and more. Children are invited to stay and have fun, and adults can take some time to relax and catch up.

We’re bringing history class to life every month with hands-on history lessons! Kids ages 6 and up can come in for interactive classes where they’ll use their hands alongside their brains to learn more about Florida’s role in history. Topics will include: military history, American Indians, civil rights, the Gilded Age, and more!
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Today, from 2:45 – 3:45pm, the Bookmobile can be found at the Samara Lakes Community Center, located on Samara Lakes Pkwy, St Augustine, FL 32092.  Checkout books, movies, music and much more!

PLEASE NOTE:  There will be no stop on October 29th.

Kids of all ages, join us for seasonal pumpkin crafts and a showing of the classic movie, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” Costumes are encouraged! Light snacks provided by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required for this party. Please register online or call 904-827-6900.

Run Time: 25 minutes

Description: The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween, with Linus hoping that, finally, he will be visited by The Great Pumpkin; while Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party.

In this Baking History class we will make Russian Blinis with a Halloween filling and hear the thrilling tale of “The Night Witches” who battled courageously against the Nazis in WWII.  This unit was part of the Russian army and comprised only female pilots, most of them of a very young age.  These pilots fought fierce air battles against the Nazi pilots.  The unit was so highly trained, and caused so many casualties and damage to the Nazis, that they called them “The Night Witches.

For kids in grades 4 to 12.  Space is limited.  Please register to attend.  To register stop by the reference desk or call us at 827-6960.

Thanks to our Friends of the Library for their generous support of this and other programs.

Beginning readers, come by the library to practice reading to certified therapy dogs! Don’t forget to bring your Read to Rover Frequent Reader Card. Eight visits, and you’ll receive an amazing prize!

“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.

Del Mar Vet Hospital presents a monthly Animal fundraiser!  Join us for a beginner yoga class with instructor Jen Holloway.  During class, there will be adoptable kitties roaming the room. Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle!  $20 Registration Fee to participate in the event.  100% of the money raised will go to a different no kill animal rescue each month.  Spaces are limited.  Email contact @delmarvethospital.com

Meet us at Wilke Park (across the street from the library) for some fall fun. Come as yourself or decked out in costume. Booths with activities and treats await the whole family.

A low key, foundational storytime for infants from birth to early walkers, designed to teach key early literacy skills and reinforce the bond between infant and caregiver. Simple songs, rhymes, bounces, and more!

Older siblings are welcome to attend, but we strongly encourage you to bring a doll or stuffed animal friend for big brother or sister to follow along with.

This storytime is followed by a short stay & play session, before our lively Romp & Rhyme Storytime begins at 11am.

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 important skills from Every Child Ready to Read and teach caregivers how to practice these skills at home. Caregivers are encouraged to experience this early learning class alongside their little ones by participating together.

Designed for ages 0-2, but all are welcome.

Romp & Rhyme Storytime is offered on Mondays at 11am, and Wednesdays at 10:30am.

Join Mrs. Lisette each Monday at 11:30am in the Main Library Randolph Caldecott Children’s Room for a storytime featuring sign language. This storytime program is for children of all ages and is aimed at signing children as well as those interested in learning sign language. Each program will incorporate music and movement as well as great stories told and signed by Mrs. Lisette. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

Drop by the library to make some creepy crafts! All supplies are provided by the Friends of the Library. This program is open to kids of all ages. No registration required.

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.

Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia in The Randolph Caldecott Children’s Room at Main Library every Tuesday at 11:15am for Family Storytime. We’ll sing songs, read stories, shake our sillies out, and try out some cool crafting too. This program is open to children of all ages. Materials for this program provided by The Friends of the Library.

Classes run from September 3rd through November 26th.

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.

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

Get active with Ms. Akilah at our popular fitness and yoga fusion class! Get your heart rate up with some fun fitness and then cool it down with yoga. This program is for beginners and fun for the whole family. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own towel or mat.

Caregivers must be present at the time of the class to sign a waiver.

Baby & Toddler Times are for children up to 18 months of age. Also check out our other Wednesday Littles Ones Classes: Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills. Preschool Times are open to any child who can sit for longer stories and participate in active songs, counting and colors in Spanish. Come in for songs, stories, and fun. We look forward to seeing you.

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.

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

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 important skills from Every Child Ready to Read and teach caregivers how to practice these skills at home. Caregivers are encouraged to experience this early learning class alongside their little ones by participating together.

Designed for ages 0-2, but all are welcome.

Romp & Rhyme Storytime is offered on Mondays at 11am, and Wednesdays at 10:30am.

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

Also check out our other Wednesday Storytimes: Baby & Toddler times are for children up to 18 months of age. Preschool times are open to any child who can sit for longer stories and participate in active songs, counting and colors in Spanish. Come for songs, stories, and fun. We look forward to seeing you.

Preschool times are open to any child who can sit for longer stories and participate in our circle time, follow active songs, counting and colors in Spanish. Come for songs, stories, and fun. We look forward to seeing you.

Also check out our other Wednesday Little Ones Classes: Baby & Toddler times are for children up to 18 months of age. Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills.

Spark a love of reading and learning at this storytime class for children and their caregivers. We’ll read picture books, sing interactive songs, and practice important pre-school skills, ending with a themed craft designed to work on fine motor skills. This class is designed with Every Child Ready to Read initiatives in mind.

This class is generally recommended for ages 3 and up.

Kids will improve their confidence and their printing skills in weekly classes. Registration is required for this free class, so please call 904-827-6900 to reserve a space.

The course spans eight weeks, beginning September 18 and ending November 6. For more information, please contact Gwen at the Southeast Library.

Florida is home to 13 species of bats, unique winged mammals that play an important role in our ecosystem. Join Park Naturalist, Kelly Ussia, for an engaging and educational hour devoted to these amazing creatures. This program is FREE. No registration is required.

Kids will improve their confidence and their cursive skills in weekly classes. Registration is required for this free class, so please call 904-827-6900 to reserve a space.

The course spans eight weeks, beginning September 18 and ending November 6. Attendance at the first two classes is mandatory for the 8-week course. For more information, please contact Gwen at the Southeast Library.

It’s time yet again for the annual Main Library Halloween Carnival! Every year, Main Library hosts hundreds of fantastically costumed children for an evening of carnival games, trick or treating and magic shows. The fun starts at 4pm and runs until the library closes at 6pm. Everyone is invited to come show off their costume, play some games, win some prizes, trick or treat through the book stacks and enjoy one of the three Mark Alan magic shows. Everything is free and prize bags will be handed out, but feel free to bring your own. Have a happy and safe Halloween everyone! Sponsored by The Friends of the Library and the St. Augustine High School Teaching Academy.

Learn the basics of dance from Ms. Akilah! This season, youth ages 3-17 will be introduced to several genres of dance. They will blend these styles into choreography for a winter recital. Registration is required for this free class. Please register online for the September 18 class, or call the library at 904-827-6900.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This a weekly class beginning September 18. For more information, call Ms. Alex or Ms. Akilah at 904-827-6900.

Babytime is a special lap sit program for babies ages 0-18months. Join us around the Very Hungry Caterpillar carpet in the Randolph Caldecott Children’s Room at Main Library every Thursday morning at 10:15. Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia will share songs, finger plays, action rhymes, puppets and more. Materials for this program are provided by The Friends of the Library.

Classes run from September 5th through November 21st.

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 Toddler Time program. They are ready for more active movement and will probably enjoy Toddler Time much 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.

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

Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia will host 2 Toddler storytimes each Thursday at Main Library. Join them in the large meeting room at 11am or catch the repeat performance at 11:30am. There will be singing, dancing and great stories. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to join in the fun. Materials for this program are provided by The Friends of the Library.

Classes are held September 5th through November 21st.

Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia will present a Toddler storytime program with the added bonus of ASL interpretation. There will be singing, dancing, shaky eggs and great stories too. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to join in the fun. Materials for this program are provided by The Friends of the Library.

Storytime activities are presented with American Sign Language interpretation through partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind and the ASL/English Interpretation Program of Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Classes will be held September 5th through November 21st.

Kids, ages 7-10, are encouraged to join our special edition of Main-iac Robotics Lab designed specifically for our younger builders. Each month we will learn how to build and program a particular robot using the Lego WeDo 2.0 system. This is a 1 hour program and space is limited so registration is required. We will have teams of kids working together exploring with the WeDo kits. For more information on this exciting new program, feel free to contact Youth Services Librarian, Andy Calvert, at 827-6943 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.

We have 3 programs this month featuring the same robot build.

Please only register for 1 of the 3 classes.

Kids of all ages can come into the Library for a trick and a treat! Walk down our spooky hallway, play a quick game for a trick and then we will give you a treat on your way out to continue your festivities on Halloween!