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Wednesday, September 26 @ 10 am
Come learn to take a drive on the information superhighway with Mr. Bob. No seatbelt required! Call the Main Library to sign up for this class @ 904.827.6940.
January Storytimes @ Main Library!
The holidays may be over, but we can't wait for you to join us for all the laughs with books, songs, stories and fun at our during our Winter Storytime season! We'll have these themes this month: Winter, Dogs, Cats, and Bathtime.
So join us on Thursdays, January 10, 17, 24, & 31!
Baby Time 10:15 am
A gentle lapsit program with action rhymes, fingerplays, and first books for babies. For infants & pre-walkers only, please.
Toddler Time 11 am
We'll sing, we'll dance, and share our excitement for books and learning at the library. Don't be shy and bring your dancing shoes!
Preschool Storytime 11:30 am
"Big Kids" get a storytime of their own. Longer stories, a variety of early literacy concepts, listening, and pre-classroom skills. Perfect for 3-5 year olds.
Adult BINGO for Books!
Thursday, September 27 @ 3:30 pm
Do you love free books and playing Bingo? Come on out, make new friends, and win adult fiction and non-fiction books by playing Bingo! Everyone is guaranteed to go home with at least one free book. Book prizes are generously donated by the Friends of the St. Johns County Library! Everyone is welcome and it's FREE!
Introduction to Medicare
Tuesday, September 18 @ 6 pm
The A, B, C and D of Medicare! Join us for this invaluable workshop, before you get frustrated trying to figure Medicare out for yourself. You’ll learn to recognize the different parts of Medicare, compare coverage options, what services and supplies are covered by Medicare, and recognize Medicare rights and appeals. This is an educational event presented by Grace Carter, a representative with Agency 65.
FOL September Book Sale
FOL Preview: Thursday, September 6, from 3-6 pm
FOL Book Sale: Friday, September 7, from 10-6 pm
FOL Book Sale: Saturday, September 8, from 10-5 pm
FOL 1/2 Price: Monday, September 10, from 10-2 pm
Do you love books and suffer from an overwhelming desire to read as often as possible? Fulfill your desire AND support programming at your local library at the same time! Be sure to visit us at the Main library and pick out a book or two or twenty at even greater savings!
FOL September Book Sale
FOL Preview Sale: Thursday, September 6, from 3-6 pm
FOL Book Sale: Friday, September 7, from 10-6 pm
FOL Book Sale: Saturday, September 8, from 10-5 pm
FOL 1/2 Price Sale: Monday, September 10, from 10-2 pm
Do you love books and suffer from an overwhelming desire to read as often as possible? Fulfill your desire AND support programming at your local library at the same time! Be sure to visit us at the Main library and pick out a book or two!
Blood Drive @ Main Library
Friday, September 7 from 2-5 pm
Did you know that just one unit of donated blood (a pint) can save up to THREE lives? Book it to the library and be more than someONE's hero! The Blood Alliance Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the Main Library from 2 to 5 pm. Call Jackie @ 904.827.6940 to make an appointment.
From Book to Movie
Tuesday, August 14 @ 6 pm
This animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Enjoy popcorn while watching this new DVD release, based on the classic by Dr. Seuss! Rated PG.
Before you press SEND: Creating a Query Checklist
Saturday, August 18 @ 10:15 am
Don’t press send just yet! A query is so much more than a three paragraph email. Creating a clean and powerful narrative, an impressive website and blog, meaningful social media networking, attending writing and industry conferences as well as creating a mini proposal (even for fiction) are just some of the crucial steps you need to take to help you and your manuscript grab the attention of agents and the publishing world. Sponsored by the Ancient City Chapter of the Florida Writer’s Association and the Friends of the Main Library. Program FREE & open to the public.
NO Story Times in August @ Main Library
There are NO weekly Story Times on Thursdays in August.
Our children's staff will be taking the month of August off. This is so they can work on planning another AMAZING story time semester of sharing stories, songs, fingerplays, and educational fun. Story Times will RETURN the first Thursday of September. We can't wait to see you then!!!
