Adult Events

The practice of spirituality has consistently been linked with bettering a person’s well-being. Most spiritual and holistic practices have the goal of achieving a higher state of consciousness. Practicing spiritual health provides a greater sense of awareness and appreciation that can make you a stronger and more confident person. Through these courses, you will gain a foundation in holistic, spiritual, and nutritional methods that will promote a balanced lifestyle to better your overall physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Laura Schwalm is a modern-day Spiritualist who incorporates holistic and spiritual practices to heal and balance the body, mind, and spirit. Laura is a psychic medium and certified Holistic Health coach, master healer, Conscious wellness Coach and Metaphysical speaker and educator in the art and alchemy of healing. To read more about Laura go to www.pureenergyhealer.com

All are welcome to join in the discussion of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King. New members are always encouraged to participate in our lively meetings.

Nine-year-old Trisha McFarland strays from the path while she and her recently divorced mother and brother take a hike along a branch of the Appalachian Trail. Lost for days, Trisha has only her portable radio for comfort. A huge fan of Tom Gordon, a Boston Red Sox relief pitcher, she listens to baseball games and fantasizes that her hero will save her. Nature isn’t her only adversary, though – something dangerous may be tracking Trisha through the dark woods.

Registration required. Back by popular demand, build your own library bag, or a tote for any occasion. Please visit Reference or call (904) 827-6960 to register. Registration opens October 4.

Zumba is a fun fitness class that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. No experience necessary.

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

Bidding ends today at noon for the Friends of the Library Silent Auction.  Come to the Information Desk to find out if you’re the winner!

The Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine offer rare and interesting books in a silent auction each month. Bidders can come in all month and view the items in the glass display cases located in the library’s foyer. Bids can be viewed and made in the Silent Auction binder held at the Information Desk. Auction winners are contacted by the Friends of the Library volunteers. Cash only. All proceeds support the Main Library’s programming and collection needs.

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.

Join Beth Rogero Bowen and the St. Augustine Historical Society for a discussion about their third book in Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series.

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.

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.

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

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For adults ages 18+ only. Need some help improving your posture, increasing your flexibility, or developing your core strength? Come to the Main Library on Mondays and Thursdays and join in our FREE Pilates exercise class! Using principles based on the Pilates Method, instructor Susan will guide participants of any age through techniques that will help improve balance, stability, posture, coordination and muscle tone by isolating and working various muscle groups through range of motion exercises. This is a form of low-impact exercise that is excellent for people looking to start a new exercise regimen.

Our instructor, Susan, taught high school for over 25 years and now uses her teaching skills in Pilates instruction! She is a certified Pilates instructor with 2 years of instructional experience. You must bring a yoga mat. Please also bring a towel and bottled water. Wear comfortable clothes that let you stretch and move easily. For more information, please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940.

Friends of the Southeast Library invite you to their Fall Book Sale on Monday, October 28, 12pm-6pm & Tuesday, October 29, 10am-2pm. Support your library by purchasing books at the sale or by joining The Friends. New members are always welcome.

Friends of the Southeast Library invite you to their Fall Book Sale on Monday, October 28, 12pm-6pm & Tuesday, October 29, 10am-2pm. Support your library by purchasing books at the sale or by joining The Friends. New members are always welcome.

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.

Need help with your iPad? Or just want to learn new tricks? Drop into our iPad User Group for an hour of tips, apps, and technology fun. No registration required.

Get those creative juices flowing and join us to carve a real pumpkin for your porch this Halloween! Space is limited and participants must be 18 years or older. To register please visit the Reference Desk or call (904) 827-6950. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Ponte Vedra Beach. Registration begins October 8.

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.

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.

Join us as we unveil our new Seed Library! Enjoy a presentation by Shelby Dixon of St. Johns County Green Hands, on how to properly save seeds from your garden and why saving seeds is important.

We’ve all seen pictures of over built strips with looming hotels, loads of restaurants and pavement everywhere. What type of building is sustainable? At what point are we detrimentally impacting the environment. Come in for a short documentary and discussion with the St. Augustine Beach Sustainability & Environmental Planning Committee.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Seniors! Do you need help understanding your Medicare benefits? Come talk to a counselor from the S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, operated through ElderSource.  They can help you determine which Medicare Prescription Drug Plan will best meet your needs, answer questions about Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and assist Medicare beneficiaries in areas such as home health benefits, Medicare claims and appeals, and other Medicare issues.

Counselors and volunteers are not affiliated with any insurance company and will not attempt to sell you insurance.  Services are free, unbiased, and available to Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers or representatives. Appointments are required – call the Main Library at 904-827-6940 to register now! For more information about the service, call ElderSource at 904-391-6600.

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.

Space is limited to first 15 participants to sign the waiver at the Service Desk. Join us for Vinyasa Slow Flow Style Yoga, which emphasizes linking mindful movement with the breath. Slow yoga takes the emphasis off accomplishing something and puts it more on experiencing something. Wear some comfortable clothing and bring a mat, but, if you don’t have one, towels are fine to use. This class is free and open to the public. Lotus Yoga is led by Betty Hill, certified Yoga Instructor, and Yoga Alliance registered.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For adults ages 18+ only. Need some help improving your posture, increasing your flexibility, or developing your core strength? Come to the Main Library on Mondays and Thursdays and join in our FREE Pilates exercise class! Using principles based on the Pilates Method, instructor Susan will guide participants of any age through techniques that will help improve balance, stability, posture, coordination and muscle tone by isolating and working various muscle groups through range of motion exercises. This is a form of low-impact exercise that is excellent for people looking to start a new exercise regimen.

Our instructor, Susan, taught high school for over 25 years and now uses her teaching skills in Pilates instruction! She is a certified Pilates instructor with 2 years of instructional experience. You must bring a yoga mat. Please also bring a towel and bottled water. Wear comfortable clothes that let you stretch and move easily. For more information, please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940.

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.

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.

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.