Join us at Anastasia Island Library for a bit of mid-week meditation. Nancy is an Intuitive Healer specializing on releasing blocks, rebalancing and immersing the body with the Angelic and Universe energies. As a certified Usui Reiki Master with Advanced Symbols, focus is on the body, aura and chakras to remove blocks, cords, trauma, disease, ancestral contracts, old guides and outdated programming.

Contact lgoode@sjcfl.us or 904-209-3730 for more information.

Bring the ocean inside with wave-inspired Alcohol Ink Mugs! Join Melissa on August 10 at 2:00pm to paint your mug. RSVP on sjcpls.org or contact us at 904-827-6900 to reserve your space. Limited to 15 adult patrons.

The Anastasia Library is celebrating its 15th Anniversary!  We can’t believe it’s already been 15 years since our little library opened our doors. Come celebrate with us.  Drop in and see our grande reveal of our new community art project, get some cake and pick up some great reads while you are here!  *Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Welcome back! This month we are reading and discussing Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun. Read what others are saying about it:

“A delicate, haunting story, steeped in sorrow and hope.”
—Ron Charles, The Washington Post

“What stays with you in ‘Klara and the Sun’ is the haunting narrative voice—a genuinely innocent, egoless perspective on the strange behavior of humans obsessed and wounded by power, status and fear.” —Booker Prize committee

“As with Ishiguro’s other works, the rich inner reflections of his protagonists offer big takeaways, and Klara’s quiet but astute observations of human nature land with profound gravity . . . This dazzling genre-bending work is a delight.”
—Publishers Weekly [starred review]

“A haunting fable of a lonely, moribund world that is entirely too plausible.”
—Kirkus Reviews [starred review]

“The novel is a masterpiece of great beauty, meticulous control and, as ever, clear, simple prose.”
—Bryan Appleyard, The Sunday Times

“A deft dystopian fable about the innocence of a robot that asks big questions about existence”
—The Financial Times

For the convenience of all, this title will be discussed at both the morning and evening book club. Please join us for some fun, socialization and just all-around good time!

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.

Join Michael McCarthy, Edward Jones Financial Advisor as he presents timely information on planning for future needs.

Provides an in-depth look at “The Four Pillars of the New Retirement” (health, family, purpose and finances). Attendees will be empowered to think through their own circumstances, goals and challenges so that they can take action today that impacts their quality of life in retirement

Welcome back! This month we are reading and discussing Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun. Read what others are saying about it:

“A delicate, haunting story, steeped in sorrow and hope.”
—Ron Charles, The Washington Post

“What stays with you in ‘Klara and the Sun’ is the haunting narrative voice—a genuinely innocent, egoless perspective on the strange behavior of humans obsessed and wounded by power, status and fear.” —Booker Prize committee

“As with Ishiguro’s other works, the rich inner reflections of his protagonists offer big takeaways, and Klara’s quiet but astute observations of human nature land with profound gravity . . . This dazzling genre-bending work is a delight.”
—Publishers Weekly [starred review]

“A haunting fable of a lonely, moribund world that is entirely too plausible.”
—Kirkus Reviews [starred review]

“The novel is a masterpiece of great beauty, meticulous control and, as ever, clear, simple prose.”
—Bryan Appleyard, The Sunday Times

“A deft dystopian fable about the innocence of a robot that asks big questions about existence”
—The Financial Times

For the convenience of all, this title will be discussed at both the morning and evening book club. Please join us for some fun, socialization and just all-around good time!

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

This new program allows participants of all ages to experience hands-on food preparation training in a fun and health-enhancing way. Throughout the summer, the “Community Cooks!” program is offering four unique and exciting classes at the Southeast and Hastings branch libraries. Each class will cover topics ranging from creating easy, affordable, and healthy meals, learning new cooking techniques and food safety, and discovering ways to snack smarter. Registration is required as space is limited. Participants may register for one or all of the classes. RSVP online.

Today’s event will teach participants how to snack smarter.

“Community Cooks!” is supported with funds provided by the Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN) and was created in partnership with the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, and utilizes recipes from the American Heart Association.

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

The Friends of the Library book sale! Become a Friend to earn early entry to the sale at 9:30 am. All proceeds benefit the Bartram Trail Branch Library. Join us to find your next great read. Questions? Ask at the Bartram Trail Info Desk.

New to family history and ancestry research? Curious about your family tree? Join the genealogy club to meet more like minded people and learn tips and tricks on charting your ancestry.

We are taking a storytime break this month, but no need to change your routine! Come by the library for social time with other caregivers and little ones, with extra toys, and manipulatives provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library. Mondays from 10am to 12pm.

Help Leslie celebrate Julia Child’s birthday with a Reine De Saba cake. This is a lovely chocolate and almond cake that is very easy to make.

This is an online event that you can conveniently watch on our website, our Facebook page, or our YouTube channel.​

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.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join us for an outdoor book club that focuses on our natural world. We discuss our all-time favorite nature titles, both fiction and non-fiction. The book club meets at parks throughout St. Johns County, practically in your own backyard! This month we will be meeting in Vaill Point Park.

This month we’ll be reading an environmental classic, Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. Conservationist Rachel Carson spent over six years documenting the effects on DDT‚ a synthetic organic compound used as an insecticide‚ on numerous communities. Her analysis revealed that such powerful, persistent chemical pesticides have been used without a full understanding of the extent of their potential harm to the whole biota, including the damage they’ve caused to wildlife, birds, bees, agricultural animals, domestic pets, and even humans. In this book, Carson discusses her findings and expresses passionate concern for the future of the planet and all the life inhabiting it, calling on us all to act responsibly, carefully, and as stewards of the living earth. An instant bestseller that was read by President Kennedy during the summer of 1962, this classic remains one of the best introductions to the complicated and controversial subject. This title is available on the Hoopla platform as an e-book and in two different e-audiobook formats, narrated by Kaiulani Lee or by Susie Bernais. Please contact Amy directly if you’d prefer a print copy of the book.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. If the weather is sunny, please bring your own camp chair for sitting out under the trees. If it’s rainy, we’ll be sitting in the park pavilion. Feel free to bring your own snacks & beverages! Please notify us at least 3 days in advance if you should need a sign language interpreter. If you have questions please contact Amy at aackerman@sjcfl.us or 904.827.6934.

This book club is a partnership between the St. Johns County Public Library System and the St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department.  Some materials are supplied by the Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine.

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

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.

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

Join us at Anastasia Island Library for a bit of mid-week meditation. Nancy is an Intuitive Healer specializing on releasing blocks, rebalancing and immersing the body with the Angelic and Universe energies. As a certified Usui Reiki Master with Advanced Symbols, focus is on the body, aura and chakras to remove blocks, cords, trauma, disease, ancestral contracts, old guides and outdated programming.

Contact lgoode@sjcfl.us or 904-209-3730 for more information.

The Bookmobile will be visiting the Publix at Palencia Commons, 1:30 – 3:00pm.  Find us at 7462 US Hwy 1 N, Saint Augustine, FL 32095

Adults and high school students:  Have you ever wished you knew how best to prepare for job interviews and showcase your talents during those interviews? Learn how to stand out from the crowd with these tips from Maggie Florio of SJC Human Resources! Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950.

This is an online event that you can conveniently watch live or anytime afterwards on our website, our Facebook page, or our YouTube channel.​

Join environmental educators from the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve to find out what makes estuaries so special!  Discover the many habitats found within the estuarine system and the amazing animals that call these habitats home.

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

This program will take place at The Waterworks 184 San Marco Blvd., which shares a parking lot with the Main Library.

Sponsored by The Friends of Main Library St. Augustine and the St. Johns Cultural Council.

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.
July = Darkness of Dragons
August = The Lost Continent
September = The Hive Queen

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

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

Change can sometimes feel uncomfortable and produce anxiety, whether we’re young or old.  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.

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 Johns Creek Center, 9:30 – 11:30am.  Find us at 2845 County Road 210 West, St. Johns, FL 32259

Hello Crafty People! August is here! Fall into a new tote bag. Come decorate your bag and enjoy a relaxing morning. PAINT is involved! Dress for a mess!  Stop by the Information Desk at Bartram Trail to see an example.  Spaces are limited.

Registrations begin August 1, 2022. Register by calling 904-827-6960. You must have a St Johns County Public library card in good standing to participate. Spaces limited.

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our 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

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

Join us in a relaxing morning of painting. Kasha will guide you through acrylic painting tricks and techniques. Always a good time!

Registration opens for this event August 1. Registration required and space is limited. Call the Bartram Trail Branch Library, 904-827-6960

This event is at capacity

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.

We are taking a storytime break this month, but no need to change your routine! Come by the library for social time with other caregivers and little ones, with extra toys, and manipulatives provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library. Mondays from 10am to 12pm.

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

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, August 23 at 3pm.

The Bartram Trail Branch Friends of the Library are sponsoring SAT/ACT classes. There is a fee. The dates are August 23rd & 30, September 6, 13 & 20th. ACT is from 5 to 6:15. SAT is from 6:15 to 7:45.

Register via email: Questions? Contact  Phyllis Macy @ macyp17@yahoo.com    Venmo is available. 

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

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

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 at Anastasia Island Library for a bit of mid-week meditation. Nancy is an Intuitive Healer specializing on releasing blocks, rebalancing and immersing the body with the Angelic and Universe energies. As a certified Usui Reiki Master with Advanced Symbols, focus is on the body, aura and chakras to remove blocks, cords, trauma, disease, ancestral contracts, old guides and outdated programming.

Contact lgoode@sjcfl.us or 904-209-3730 for more information.

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

Stop in to the Main Library to blow off some steam and get out of that back-to-school slump. Team up or compete against your friends and family in a variety of console games!

Recommended for teens & families.

PLEASE NOTE: This Book Club is for adults and high school students only. If you are a middle school student looking to join a SJCPLS Book Club, please visit our Teen page for Youth Book Clubs and other great activities for middle schoolers:  SJCPLS Teen Events

The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s Book Lovers Book Club meets twice a month in 2022 – in person on Friday morning and via Zoom on Wednesday evening – so everyone can join in, even if you work or go to school! All adults and high school teens are invited to participate. If you can’t join us in person, please visit this link to RSVP for our Zoom Book Lovers Book Club meeting this month:  Book Lovers Book Club in-person meeting

The August selection our Book Club will be reading is The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Print copies of The Violin Conspiracy, while they last, are available at the Adult Reference Desk at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for checkout. You can also request a copy of this selection in our catalog:  The Violin Conspiracy. If you need assistance requesting this selection, please stop by the Adult Reference Desk or call our Library at (904) 827-6950. This selection is also available as an e-book and as an e-audiobook in our database, Overdrive, which is also available as a free app called Libby for all Android and Apple devices. We can’t wait to discuss this book with you!

Book Synopsis  “From The Violin Conspiracy:  Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is already mapped out. If he’s lucky, he’ll get a job at the hospital cafeteria. If he’s extra lucky, he’ll earn more than minimum wage. But Ray has a gift and a dream — he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can’t afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music. When he discovers that his great-great-grandfather’s beat-up old fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenly seem within reach. Together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competition — the Olympics of classical music — the violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Ray will have to piece together the clues to recover his treasured Strad…before it’s too late. With the descendants of the man who once enslaved Ray’s great-great-grandfather asserting that the instrument is rightfully theirs, and with his family staking their own claim, Ray doesn’t know who he can trust — or whether he will ever see his beloved violin again.” (taken from Reading Group Guides)

Thank you to the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for sponsoring our branch library’s Book Lovers Book Club!

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our 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 some Ice Age animals that Ms. Michelle found on a local beach.

Kids, ages 10-16, are encouraged to join our Main-iac Robotics Lab. Learn how to build and program robots using the Lego EV3 Mindstorms system. 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. The Lego EV3 Mindstorm kits are provided as part of a grant from The Barbara A. Kay Foundation, seeking to enrich the lives of children.

The City of St. Augustine Beach’s Sustainability and Environmental Planning Advisory Committee (SEPAC) invites the public to view the film “Reuse!: Because You Can’t Recycle the Planet” and discuss it with a panel of local environmental experts.

The free event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25 at the Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Sea Grove Main Street in St. Augustine Beach.

The film is about finding fun and easy solutions to our country’s complicated waste problems. It follows filmmaker Alex Eaves on his cross-country journey to discover what people are doing to reuse items that others might throw away. The film has been featured at numerous film festivals.

It will be followed by a discussion session with Jen Lomberk, Matanzas Riverkeeper, and Adam Morley, District Director for the Florida Wildlife Federation.

SEPAC is restarting its environmental education program after a two-year COVID hiatus. The program is also sponsored by the St. Johns County Public Library System.

“We are very excited to kick off our renewed series with Adam, Jen, and a film that puts a creative spin on reduce, reuse, and recycle,” Lana Bandy, SEPAC Chair, says. “Attendees will get to see what people across the country are doing to solve our waste issues and talk to our local experts about what is being done here and how they can help.”

Questions about this event can be directed to Dariana Fitzgerald, deputy city clerk, at dfitzgerald@cityofsab.org or by phone at 904-471-2122 or fax at 904-471-4108.

This month, we will be reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. New members are always welcome! Snacks and drinks provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.

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

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

Gentle yoga is a great way to increase flexibility, lower stress, and improve energy. Dress comfortably and bring along your favorite yoga mat. This program is taught by certified yoga instructor Deborah Montana

Register online,  Spaces limited

Gentle Yoga is back. Take an hour to stretch, meditate and relax with Debbie Montana. Bring your mat or towel.  Registration is required, call 904-827-6960 to reserve your spot.

PLEASE NOTE: This Book Club is for adults and high school students only. If you are a middle school student looking to join a SJCPLS Book Club, please visit our Teen page for Youth Book Clubs and other great activities for middle schoolers:  SJCPLS Teen Events

The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s Book Lovers Book Club meets twice a month in 2022 – in person on Friday morning and via Zoom on Wednesday evening – so everyone can join in, even if you work or go to school! All adults and high school teens are invited to participate. If you can’t join us in person, please visit this link to RSVP for our Zoom Book Lovers Book Club meeting this month:  Zoom Book Lovers Book Club

The August selection our Book Club will be reading is The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Print copies of The Violin Conspiracy, while they last, are available at the Adult Reference Desk at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for checkout. You can also request a copy of this selection in our catalog:  The Violin Conspiracy. If you need assistance requesting this selection, please stop by the Adult Reference Desk or call our Library at (904) 827-6950. This selection is also available as an e-book and as an e-audiobook in our database, Overdrive, which is also available as a free app called Libby for all Android and Apple devices. We can’t wait to discuss this book with you!

Book Synopsis  “From The Violin Conspiracy:  Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is already mapped out. If he’s lucky, he’ll get a job at the hospital cafeteria. If he’s extra lucky, he’ll earn more than minimum wage. But Ray has a gift and a dream — he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can’t afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music. When he discovers that his great-great-grandfather’s beat-up old fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenly seem within reach. Together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competition — the Olympics of classical music — the violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Ray will have to piece together the clues to recover his treasured Strad…before it’s too late. With the descendants of the man who once enslaved Ray’s great-great-grandfather asserting that the instrument is rightfully theirs, and with his family staking their own claim, Ray doesn’t know who he can trust — or whether he will ever see his beloved violin again.” (taken from Reading Group Guides)

Thank you to the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for sponsoring our branch library’s Book Lovers Book Club!

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

Follow along with Nadia Narain’s Chair Yoga videos to increase mobility and flexibility while using some support. Attendance is first come, first served with a maximum of 24 participants.

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.

Stop by Bartram Trail and see the display across from the information desk.

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

Adults, come join Rachael to make a Beach Bottle Pendant necklace. All materials are provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library. Space is limited, so sign up today! To RSVP, go to sjcpls.org or call 827-6900.

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

We are taking a storytime break this month, but no need to change your routine! Come by the library for social time with other caregivers and little ones, with extra toys, and manipulatives provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library. Mondays from 10am to 12pm.

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). RSVP required, space limited to 24. To register, go online to sjcpls.org or call us at 827-6900.

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

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.

The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will be sponsoring a Book Sale in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s foyer. This book sale will run August 17 – August 31 and will be held during the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s hours of operation in the Library’s foyer:

Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays

There is a great selection of Adult books, Children’s books, DVDs, and music CDs to purchase. All items for sale are $1! The sale will be held in the foyer of the library near Seymour’s Book Store. Only cash and checks are accepted for payment. Proceeds from this sale are used for new library materials, special programming, new equipment and furniture for patrons, and so much more.

Any questions? Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950. Thank you for supporting our library!

Learn about rhythm and sounds with percussion instruments at our very first Rhythm Time for Tots on Wednesday, August 31 at 10am. Space is limited so registration is required. Materials provided by a grant through iPlay with Deux Saisons.  Designed for ages 2-5.

Register at sjcpls.org