Kids
Summer Reading Program: Crafts & Snacks with Pete the Cat!
Wednesday, July 31 @ 2:30 pm
Come in to help us celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Program with the uber popular, Pete the Cat! We'll be making some totally groovy crafts while eating some cool Pete snacks! Be sure to bring your cameras! *This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Summer Reading Program: Mark Alan, Magician!
Thursday, July 24 @ 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm
Prepared to be amazed by the magic of Mark Alan, Magician! Mark will amaze you with his Florida themed insprired magic for this Viva 500 special program. Visit his website at: http://www.markalanmagic.net/
Children of all ages may attend; please be aware, however, that the Summer Reading Programs are geared toward the school-age child. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Summer Reading Program: Saltwater Cowgirls
Wednesday, July 10 @ 2:30 pm
Join us for an fun Viva 500 event and dance to the music of St. Augustine’s own Saltwater Cowgirls as they serenade us with music inspired by the ocean and sea creatures. Here they are on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD3_PV7IMHk
Children of all ages may attend; please be aware, however, that Summer Reading Programs are geared toward the school-age child. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Florida Library Youth Programs (FLYP) Summer Events
Thursdays, June 20 - August 1 @ 3pm
The goal of the Florida Library Youth Program (FLYP) is to encourage children to become lifelong readers and library users. This year, FLYP celebrates the theme, Dig Into Reading. Please join us this summer for our exciting, FREE programs, sponsored in partnership with the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County. We look forward to sharing our love of reading and libraries with YOU!
June 20: Undersea Journeys
June 27: It's Alive! The Wild Side of Florida
July 11: BATastic! Fabulous Florida Bats
July 18: Underwater Archeology
July 25: Swamp Stories
August 1: Turtle Talk
Florida Library Youth Programs (FLYP) Summer Events
Thursdays, June 20 - August 1 @ 3pm
The goal of the Florida Library Youth Program (FLYP) is to encourage children to become lifelong readers and library users. This year, FLYP celebrates the theme, Dig Into Reading. Please join us this summer for our exciting, FREE programs, sponsored in partnership with the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County. We look forward to sharing our love of reading and libraries with YOU!
June 20: Undersea Journeys
June 27: It's Alive! The Wild Side of Florida
July 11: BATastic! Fabulous Florida Bats
July 18: Underwater Archeology
July 25: Swamp Stories
August 1: Turtle Talk
Children's FLYP Event: "Magician Mark Alan"
Thursday, July 25 @ 10 am
Join us for this exciting Viva 500 event and be prepared to be amazed by the magic of Mark Alan, Magician! Visit his website at: http://www.markalanmagic.net/
Bartram Trail’s FLYP Programs take place at 10 am and are held at the Family Activities Building (FAB) at Switzerland Community Church located at 2179 State Road 13. Children of all ages may attend; please be aware, however, that FLYP Programs are geared toward the school-age child. Strollers and street shoes will not be permitted in the building. Contact the library at 827-6960 for additional information. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bartram Trail Branch Library.
Children's FLYP Event: "The Battersby Duo"
Thursday, July 11 @ 10 am
Join us for an exciting Viva 500 Event! The Battersby Duo – a Grammy award winning musical husband and wife duo who bring a “banquet of silliness to please the most refined.” Here is their website: http://www.battersbyduo.com/
Bartram Trail’s FLYP Programs take place at 10 am and are held at the Family Activities Building (FAB) at Switzerland Community Church located at 2179 State Road 13. Children of all ages may attend; please be aware, however, that FLYP Programs are geared toward the school-age child. Strollers and street shoes will not be permitted in the building. Contact the library at 827-6960 for additional information. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bartram Trail Branch Library.
Children's FLYP Event: "LB Reptile Experience"
Thursday, June 27 @ 10 am
Join us for an exciting Viva 500 Event! LB Reptile Experience will bring lizards, snakes, turtles and more! This program helps educate children about the needs, conservation and care of these wonderful reptiles.
http://www.lbreptileexperience.com/
Bartram Trail’s FLYP Programs take place at 10 am and are held at the Family Activities Building (FAB) at Switzerland Community Church located at 2179 State Road 13. Children of all ages may attend; please be aware, however, that FLYP Programs are geared toward the school-age child. Strollers and street shoes will not be permitted in the building. Contact the library at 827-6960 for additional information. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bartram Trail Branch Library.
Family Movie with some witches from the land of Oz!
Friday, June 28 @ 3 pm
(PG) A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches. Light snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Call 209-3730 for movie title.
Toddler Festival!
Friday, June 28 @ 10:30 am
The Kiwanis Club, Nettles Fine Jewelry and the Early Learning Coalition will be partnering with the library to hold a full blown festival for toddlers. We'll have music, games, stories, crafts and a special Elmo character visit! The folks from Nemours BrightStart who will be holding early literacy screenings for children ages 3-5 years old. The St. Augustine Police Dept. will also be here to talk about bike safety and each child will receive a free bike helment. You'll want to bring your cameras to this extra special event for our youngest patrons!

