St. Johns County Public Library

Cook-A-Book: Learn how to make yummy grub and listen to some fun stories!

FLYP - A B (Sea) Creative

Dive into this underwater ocean adventure at the library.

Kid's Summer Film Festival - Space Buddies (G)

Join us for Big Screen! Fresh Organic Popcorn! Pillow Seating!

Florida Writers Association Presents:
How to Research & Write the Historical Novel

Whether you’re writing an historical fiction or non-fiction novel, you will want to hear Arliss Ryan as she talks about the fifteen things you need to know to research and incorporate history into an engaging novel.  Ryan is the author of three novels, two of them historicals.  The Kingsley House is set in Michigan and is based on the actual house built by her ancestors.

July 1, 8, 11, 15 and 18 @ 10:00 A.M.

A two-hour beginner's introduction to using computers and the Internet.  Each class is limited to 5 students.  Please call 827-6970 to register.

The Hastings Branch Library and the O.U.R. Center of Hastings invites adults and kids of ages to take part in some creative fun!  Learn how to make cool and interesting art out of everyday objects!  The workshop will take place in the Teen Lounge at the Hastings Branch Library.

SOUTHEAST: FLYP - Didgeridoo Down Under, 7/16 2:00 P.M.

Children and parents alike will be aStOUNDed when listening to the Didgeridoo, aka "Didge", a musical instrument from Australia!

SOUTHEAST: Apollo's Lunar Module, 11:00 A.M.

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first walk on the moon!  Joseph Walsh, who worked in the Apollo Program from 1961 to 1969, will give a presentation on the lunar module system and the Apollo space program. In addition, Mr. Walsh will provide a display of his Apollo program memorabilia in the lobby of the Southeast Branch Library during the entire month of July.

BARTRAM TRAIL:  Computer Class, Internet II @ 1:30 P.M. on July 14

This class builds on the skills learned in Internet I.  Pre-registration is required and class size is limited--contact the reference desk at Bartram Trail 827-6960 for registration information.

BARTRAM TRAIL:  Children's Summer Film Festival, "Milo and Otis" @ 10:15 A.M. on July 15

Bring your friends and come watch "Milo and Otis" (rated g) on our big screen.  Popcorn provided; bring your own drink. 

BARTRAM TRAIL:  Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic @ 10:00 A.M. on July 16

Having trouble growing the perfect plants?  Get answers at the Master Gardeners  plant clinic at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 16.

BARTRAM TRAIL:  Adult Knitting Class @ 6:00 P.M. on July 7, 16, 21, and 28

Have you wanted to learn how to knit?  Do you need to brush up on your knitting skills?  If you answered yes to either question, these classes are for you!  Adults and teens age 14 and older are invited to sign up for this 4-class series from 6:00-8:00 P.M. each evening. Practice yarn will be supplied, students are encouraged to bring their own knitting needles (sizes 8 to 10 are recommended).  Class size is limited and pre-registration is required--contact the reference desk at Bartram Trail 827-6960 for registration information.

ANASTASIA ISLAND: FLYP (Florida Library Youth Program) - Didgeridoo Down Under at 2:00 P.M. in the Large Meeting Room. Didgeridoo Down Under will present an Australia-themed presentation that combines music, art, social studies, environmental education, character building, and audience participation! All FLYP events at our library branch are sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Don't forget to bring your reading log to this event to get it stamped for the days you've read or been read to so you can win a prize for every five days stamped! If you've not gotten your reading log yet, you can pick one up at the front desk after June 1 or at this event. Hope to see you there and happy reading! A full schedule of FLYP events is available here:  http://www.sjcpls.org/sites/sjcpls.org/files/media/2009SummerReads.pdf