Teen Events

Today, from 1:30 – 3:00pm, the Bookmobile can be found at the Publix at Palencia Commons, 7462 US Hwy 1 N, Saint Augustine, FL  32095.  Check out books, movies, music and much more!

Florida is home to 13 species of bats. Bats are unique winged mammals that play an important role in our ecosystem. Join St. Johns County Naturalist Kelly Ussia for an engaging and educational hour devoted to these amazing creatures! No reservations required, seating first come, first served.

Decorate your own colorful baseball hat. Sew a design, use puffy paint, sharpies, or add “jewels” to make it one-of-a-kind. Supplies are limited, so please register by calling 904-827-6976

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.

Middle and high-school students ages 11-18 are invited to get crafty with friends! Registration is required, but it’s free and all materials are provided! Bring your friends, makes new ones, enjoy snacks & music, and get creative! Registration is required either in person at the Reference Desk or by calling (904) 827-6950. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Ponte Vedra Beach.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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 are welcome to come into the library to create some Dia de Los Muertos crafts and Halloween themed crafts to take home for decoration! *Supplies are generously donated by the Friends of the Library.

Does space travel interest you? If so, come learn how NASA pushes objects and humans into space! All ages are welcome at this presentation and demonstration about the basics of Rocket Science. Presented by Dr. Ralph Treder, NASA Solar System Ambassador.

Using gel plates, brayers, and acrylic paint, participants are invited to have fun making their own prints. Use stencils, everyday objects with texture, or your own cut-out designs.  Designs can be simple or layered and complex. Plates can be used over and over again, so you’ll have plenty of time to experiment. There is no wrong way to do it; it’s just fun!

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.

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to celebrate Halloween! Help choose a PG or PG-13 rated movie to watch in honor of Halloween while enjoying board and card games, snacks, and chilling with your friends. Costumers/dressing up is totally encouraged, but not required. Brand-new, popular teen fiction books will be raffled as prizes at no cost! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library Ponte Vedra Beach.

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.

Come into the Library to watch this horror classic.  The film that started it all….  In this highly influential silent horror film, the mysterious Count Orlok (Max Schreck) summons Thomas Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. The eerie Orlok seeks to buy a house near Hutter and his wife, Ellen (Greta Schroeder). After Orlok reveals his vampire nature, Hutter struggles to escape the castle, knowing that Ellen is in grave danger. Meanwhile Orlok’s servant, Knock (Alexander Granach), prepares for his master to arrive at his new home.

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!
October: Diseases
December: WW1 Trench Warfare

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.

Thursdays @ 3 PM October 25, November 1 & 8
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 When We Were Lost by Kevin Wignall
Survival. It’s a concept these high school students never had to consider–until their plane crashes in a remote rainforest with no adults left alive. With many of them falling prey to threats from both the jungle and man, they soon realize that danger comes in many sinister forms.

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.

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.

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