Upcoming Events

Adults and older teens are welcome to come into the library and try their hands at something new! Each month, we will be offering a FREE crafting event. All supplies are generously provided by our Friends of the Library. Free! No registration is required.
October:Japanese 4-Hole Binding
November: Winter Luminaries
December: Book Trees / Angels
January: Tile Art
February: Sea Glass Planter

Is someone you love living with Alzheimer’s Disease? Do you have questions and concerns that you would like addressed? Join Eldercare Advisor Allison Moseley for a workshop on dealing with the stresses that come with caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.

All levels are welcome to this Hatha yoga class which includes a guided flow of stretching, breathing and moving through yoga postures (asanas) in a mindful way. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat & towel (or stretch band or belt) and water. Mary Linn (200YTT) will guide you to listen to your body as you adjust and flow through your own practice — beginning or experienced.

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, 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.

Settle your mind and body as you sit in still quietness. This program is ideal for those interested in initial instruction as well as those looking for a group to sit with in a peaceful setting. Chairs are available for those who are not able to floor sit; otherwise, please bring your own cushion.

Are you interested in becoming a Friend of the Library? Maybe you are just curious to learn more about what our Friends do for the Library? All are welcome in the Friends Meeting.

Children of all ages are welcome at Family Storytime. Each week we explore a different theme through stories, non-fiction, puppets, and more. Music, movement, and a craft are part of the fun, too!

Join us every Friday for a fun Spanish/English storytime in the Children’s Department. We will have lapsits for babies, rhymes, stories, music, and more. This storytime is conducted in both English and Spanish and is geared toward children and parents learning Spanish, but all are welcome. Bienveniedos a todos!

Gentle yoga is a great way to increase flexibility, lower stress, and improve energy. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. This class is free, open to the public and offered by certified yoga instructor, Deborah Montana.

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.

Stretching and deep breathing are two very basic and important things to do when caring for our bodies. Together, both can be healing as well as preventive. Each month we will breathe deeply and gently stretch different parts of our bodies which will unkink the kinks so we can feel better within ourselves. Anyone can attend from the basic beginner to the more advanced. Join us as we STRETCH 4 LIFE! Gina, of Heaven’s Healing, is a licensed massage therapist.

Wear loose clothing and bring your yoga mat, if you have one. No registration is required. For more information, call the library at 904.827.6940

Certified Health Coach Kim Hynes will talk about how the beginning and end of your day affect sleep, why sleep is important to our health, weight and mental health & tips to sleep better. Registration required.

Join us for our newest Little Ones Class. We will be teaching young ones rhymes, songs, stories and more in both English and Spanish in this fun class designed for kids ages 1.5-4!

Weekly Stop!

Every Friday from 1:00 – 2:30pm, the Bookmobile can be found at the Publix in the Shoppes of Murabella, 84 Tuscan Way, at the intersection of Pacetti Road and SR 16. Check out books, movies, music and much more!

PLEASE NOTE:  There will be no stops on November 1st and November 29th.

Create a chic and unique woven boho necklace. Registration required, please choose ONE of the following dates: Friday, October 4 at 2pm, Saturday, October 12 at 10:30am, Friday, October 18 at 2pm OR Thursday, October 31 at 5:30pm.

Thursdays @ 3 PM October 4, 11 & 18
Join us for teen book club at the Anastasia Island Library to read the book (Grades 7 and up). Make new friends, have good discussions and fun.  Sign up for one or both books. Books are provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Library to the first 10 students who sign up! Sign up online or email njebbia@sjcfl.us to sign up for our book club. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  Please sign up each child individually if using online form.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie
Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Then, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life with a drug overdose. But the evening post brought Roger one last fatal scrap of information. Unfortunately, before he could finish reading the letter, he was stabbed to death.

Teens ages 12 to 18 will learn leadership and teamwork skills when they join our brand-new Teen Advisory Group. Brainstorm program and fundraising ideas, then bring them to life! Snacks provided at every meeting. Register online or call 904-827-6900.

Heartfulness is a way of living. Whether you are seeking relaxation, an individual meditation practice, or the deepest connection to your inner being, we welcome you. Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, practical technique that you can use alongside to any other form of yoga, meditation or spiritual practice. In a few minutes, you will learn how to truly relax and feel the lightness and joy of your true nature. You don’t need to know how to meditate or to believe in a particular system or philosophy. Heartfulness technique shows us to gently turn our attention towards our heart and experience that inner presence for ourselves. For more information please visit: www.heartfulness.org. This program is limited to participants ages 15 and up only.

Space is still available! Join local artist and graphic designer, Kasha Fahy, for an installment of her Fall Art Series. Due to overwhelming popularity, interested participants will be entered into a lottery. Please visit the Reference Desk or call (904) 827-6950 to register for the lottery. Patrons will be notified of their status one week prior to the class. Participants must be 18 years or older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Ponte Vedra Beach. Lottery registration for this class begins September 28.

Beginning readers! Come by the Bartram Trail Branch to practice reading to Nola, a certified therapy dog. Don’t forget to bring your Read to Rover Frequent Reader Card. If you don’t have one, don’t worry. We will get you started with one.

This is a drop in program from 11am to 12noon.  No registration required.

“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.

Come into the library for Pokemon Go Friending and Trading. Leave your trainer code and you may find yourself with a whole host of new friends.

Adults, come join your neighbors for card and/or board games. Let’s PLAY!!

Learn to play the classic Dungeons & Dragons with local Dungeon Master (game organizer) Erica! This session is for older teens and young adults only, ages 13 and up.

No prior D&D experience is necessary, as we’ll teach you everything you need to know. We will complete a short campaign each month. Registration is required. Please RSVP for each month by calling 904-827-6900.

An open, free-play session for card games and board games with kids of all ages! Learn new games, and play old classics. Cards provided by the Friends of the Library. Feel free to bring your favorite board game to share with friends.

This program focuses on socialization & cooperation, and is open to children of all ages. No registration is necessary.

Join us for family bingo and add a new book to your personal collection. All ages are welcome. This event is hosted and sponsored by our Friends of the Library.

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.

Seated yoga offers simple warm-up stretches, breathing exercises, yoga postures, and relaxation, all done sitting down. Relax, reduce stress, and increase creativity. Appropriate for seniors or anyone who wants a low impact workout – no previous experience needed.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join us to discover how sugar & processed food affects your body. We will cover:
– Why we have cravings,
– Your triggers and emotions,
– Mindset & mindfulness,
– And techniques to curb cravings.

It is not necessary for you to have attended the Part 1 session in August to register for this session.

Presented by Kim Hynes, MBA, CIHC of WellSpring Counseling and Health. Kim has an MBA and is certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and has a Gut Specialist certification.
Seating is limited to register now! Please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940 for more information.

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.

The Good Samaritan Health Centers, INC. provides free medical and dental services for all qualifying St. Johns County Residents who are medically uninsured and unable to afford healthcare. Come out and find out what they can do for you. Ms. Robin will check your blood pressure and will help set up appointments for medical or dental service.

Join us for storytime and the bookmobile at Crosswater Hall in Nocatee, 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL  32081.

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.

Weekly Stop!

On Tuesdays, from 1:30 – 3:30pm, the Bookmobile can be found at the Publix at Nocatee Town Center, 120 Marketside Avenue, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081. Check out books, movies, music and much more!

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.

Join us as we discuss this month’s book pick, The Tuscan Child, by Rhys Bowen. New members are always welcome!

Crochet Club is for anyone interested in crochet and socializing. Attendees are encourage to bring what they are currently working on as well as projects they may need a little help with. This is a casual group for all skill levels to chat and crochet. Group leader, Tiffany, has been teaching crochet professionally for over 2 years. We are now meeting in the large meeting room, so there’s room for everyone! For more information, please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940.

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.

The St. Augustine Satsang meditates in the style of Eknath Easwaran, which is a traditional style which has been skillfully put into western terms. People from all traditions are welcome, there is no charge for participation. To find out if Passage Meditation is right for you prior to your first visit, please take 10 minutes to go through this free online introduction: https://www.bmcm.org/workshop. Please RSVP by contacting Sarah Miller at semiller88@gmail.com and sign up for announcements at http://eepurl.com/coRqV5.

Develop a sound estate plan. Take a giant step, secure a future for yourself and generations to come. This free seminar is with Edward Jones Financial Advisor Michael McCarthy and Lawyer Adam Tucker.

The Friends of the Bartram Trail Library will offer SAT and ACT Prep Classes on Tuesday evenings: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,  & 11/5 . The SAT class meets at 5pm; the ACT class meets at 6:30pm. The practice exam for both is 11/12 at 5pm. On Tuesday, 11/19 at 5:30pm, students review practice tests with the instructor. Enrollment packets are be available at Circulation starting Tuesday, 9/24.   Email folbtl@gmail.com to register.

Instructor Cindy Gill is offering a free introduction to Yoga Class in the FOL bookstore from 5:30 to 7:00. Learn the relaxing art of yoga and let your stress melt away! Extra mats will be provided by the instructor so feel free to give the experience a try before you invest in yoga accessories.

Learn to play the classic Dungeons & Dragons with local Dungeon Master (game organizer) Erica! This group is open to kids & tweens ages 8 to 14.

No prior D&D experience is necessary, as we’ll teach you everything you need to know. We will complete a short campaign each month. Registration is required. Please RSVP for each month by calling 904-827-6900.

Kids of all ages, come dressed in your jammies for a magical evening storytime! We’ll wind down the evening with twinkle lights, soft songs, bedtime-themed books, and a craft.

Storytimes at the Southeast Library are designed with Every Child Ready to Read elements in mind. Storytime classes are a chance for caregivers and their children to learn together how they can implement early literacy development techniques at home to support reading success at every age.

The Friends of the Library Ponte Vedra Beach present an evening with the Jacksonville University Singers! This talented group perform an eclectic and challenging repertoire including Renaissance polyphony, Baroque and Classical masterworks, folk songs, music theatre, opera, and new music by living composers. This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Doors open at 6:00pm.

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.

The wonderful coaches from My Gym will be here and will start promptly at 10:15am.   Come and enjoy gymnastics, games, relays, puppetry, music, movement and more!  This event takes the place of Family Story Time.

This is for children ages 1 to 4.

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.