Bartram Trail Branch

Teen Financial Literacy Workshop

Saturday, July 31 @ 10:00 AM

moneyAre you starting your first job, graduating from high school, or heading off to college? Whatever the reason, every teen needs to learn how to manage money. The St. Johns River Chapter of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the St. Johns County Public Library are teaming up to offer this full day(10:00 AM to 3:00 PM) workshops to teens age 15-20. Subjects covered will be budgeting, saving, personal investing, using credit wisely, avoiding identity theft and more. Class size is limited so call us at 827-6960 to register! Lunch provided by the Bartram Trail Friends of the Library.

Adult Crochet Group

crochetMonday, August 2 @ 6:00 PM 
Adults and teens age 14 and older are invited to attend the Project Lap Blanket crochet group from 6:00-8:00 PM on August 2, 9, 19, 23, and 30.  We’ll be crocheting squares to sew into blankets to donate to cancer patients at the Mayo Clinic located in Jacksonville.  All skill levels welcome!  No registration is required.  Can’t attend?  Feel free to donate yarn or to pick up the crochet pattern at the Reference Desk to complete on your own time and then bring the squares back to the library. Questions?  Please call the Reference Desk at 827-6960.

Children's Summer Film Festival "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" (rated pg, 89 minutes)

 movieTuesday, August 3@ 2:00 PM 
Bring your friends and come watch "Alvin and the Chipmunks:  The Squeakquel" (rated pg; 89 min) on our big screen.  Snackprovided; bring your own drink.

Teen Anime Club

 

teen animeTuesday, August 3 @ 6:00 PM 
Join us for a viewing of a popular anime movie.  Refreshments provided.  Ages 12+

 

Ice Cream Party!

Ice Cream SundaeThursday, August 5 @ 2:00 PM

We're finishing off our summer programs with an ice cream party for FLYP participants and their families to celebrate a summer of reading.  Ice cream and toppings generously supplied by the Bartram Trail Friends of the Library.

 

Teen Advisory Board

 teen advisory boardThursday, August 5 @ 6:00 PM
Are you looking to make a difference in your library?  Want to give your opinion on materials the library should be offering to teens?  Looking for another way to earn service hours?  Then join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).  This month's meeting is at 6:00 PM on August 5.

Teen Gamers

teen gamersSaturday, August 7 @ 2:30 PM 

Teens (grades 6-12) bring your friends and come on out for an afternoon of gaming on Saturday, August 7: X-Box 360, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, DDR, and more!  Refreshments served.

Adult Crochet Group

crochetMonday, August 9 @ 6:00 PM 
Adults and teens age 14 and older are invited to attend the Project Lap Blanket crochet group from 6:00-8:00 PM on August 2, 9, 19, 23, and 30.  We’ll be crocheting squares to sew into blankets to donate to cancer patients at the Mayo Clinic located in Jacksonville.  All skill levels welcome!  No registration is required.  Can’t attend?  Feel free to donate yarn or to pick up the crochet pattern at the Reference Desk to complete on your own time and then bring the squares back to the library. Questions?  Please call the Reference Desk at 827-6960.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

 

teen orientationWednesday, August 11 @ 4:00 PM 
The library is a great place to get your volunteer hours!  Orientation is mandatory and counts as your first service hour.

 

Thursday Night at the Movies "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (rated PG, 94 minutes)

 movieThursday, August 12 @ 6:00 PM 
The whole family may enjoy this comedy live-action adaptation of Jeff Kinney's illustrated novel about a wise-cracking sixth grade student who plans to famous one day, but for now feels he stuck in middle school with a bunch of morons.

Red Cross Class: Babysitting


girl artFriday, August 13 @ 10:30 AM
For information and registration contact the Red Cross at 358-8091 ext 1818 or online at www.nefloridaredcross.org

Friends of the Library Book Sale

book saleSaturday, August 14 @ 9:30 AM
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library will hold the August book sale on Saturday, August 14 from 9:30 AM to noon.

 

Computer Class: Library Databases

classSaturday, August 14 @ 10:00 AM 
This is never the same class twice!  At the beginning of each class, we ask the students what sort of topics they’re interested in, and then we show them which of the library’s databases can best meet their needs.

Computer Class: Google Docs

classSaturday, August 14 @ 11:00 AM 
Learn about this free online document storage site!  Pre-requisite:  You must have a Google account.

 

 

Registration Deadline for FOL SAT and ACT Prep Classes

testMonday, August 16
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library are again offering SAT and ACT prep classes for FOL members. This is a 5-class series on August 30, September 13, 20, and 27.  Practice Tests on October 4 @ 5:00 PM.  For registration information, contact btbfol@yahoo.com   Please provide your name, grade, and ACT or SAT.  Registration deadline:  August 16, 2010

Book Discussion: "South of Broad"

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Monday, August 16 @ 7:00 PM
Please join us for a discussion of Pat Conroy's "South of Broad" on Monday, August 16 at 7:00 PM.  Light refreshments.

Computer Class: Advanced Internet

classTuesday, August 17 @ 6:00 PM 
In this class, we talk about the finer points about conducting internet searches.  We'll discuss Boolean Searching, subject directories and how to evaluate websites.  Please contact the Bartram Trail Reference Desk at 827-6960 for registration information.

 

Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic

gardeningThursday, August 19 @ 10:00 AM 
Having trouble growing the perfect plants?  Get answers at the Master Gardeners plant clinic at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 19.

Adult Crochet Group

crochetThursday, August 19 @ 6:00 PM 
Adults and teens age 14 and older are invited to attend the Project Lap Blanket crochet group from 6:00-8:00 PM on August 2, 9, 19, 23, and 30.  We’ll be crocheting squares to sew into blankets to donate to cancer patients at the Mayo Clinic located in Jacksonville.  All skill levels welcome!  No registration is required.  Can’t attend?  Feel free to donate yarn or to pick up the crochet pattern at the Reference Desk to complete on your own time and then bring the squares back to the library. Questions?  Please call the Reference Desk at 827-6960.

Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic


gardening

Saturday August 21 @ 10:00 AM 
Having trouble growing the perfect plants?  Get answers at the Master Gardeners plant clinic at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 21.

Adult Crochet

crochetMonday, August 23 @ 6:00 PM 
Adults and teens age 14 and older are invited to attend the Project Lap Blanket crochet group from 6:00-8:00 PM on August 2, 9, 19, 23, and 30.  We’ll be crocheting squares to sew into blankets to donate to cancer patients at the Mayo Clinic located in Jacksonville.  All skill levels welcome!  No registration is required.  Can’t attend?  Feel free to donate yarn or to pick up the crochet pattern at the Reference Desk to complete on your own time and then bring the squares back to the library. Questions?  Please call the Reference Desk at 827-6960.

Computer Class: Advanced Gmail

classFriday, August 27 @ 1:00 PM
Here you’ll learn how to attach files, label archived messages and change preference settings. Please contact the Bartram Trail Reference Desk at 827-6960 for registration information.

 

Computer Class: Introduction to Word


classFriday, August 27 @ 3:00 PM 
This is an introduction to Microsoft Word.  Topics covered will include opening, saving, and closing documents; setting margins, changing fonts, and how to use the tool bar.  Pre-registration is required and class size is limited--contact the reference desk at Bartram Trail 827-6960 for registration information.

SAT Prep Class

 

test prepMonday, August 30 @ 5:00 PM
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library are again offering SAT and ACT prep classes for FOL members. This is a 5-class series on August 30, September 13, 20, and 27.  Practice Tests On October 4 @ 5:00 PM.   For registration information, contact btbfol@yahoo.com   Please provide your name, grade, and ACT or SAT.  Registration deadline:  August 16, 2010

Adult Crochet

crochetMonday, August 30 @ 6:00 PM 
Adults and teens age 14 and older are invited to attend the Project Lap Blanket crochet group from 6:00-8:00 PM on August 2, 9, 19, 23, and 30.  We’ll be crocheting squares to sew into blankets to donate to cancer patients at the Mayo Clinic located in Jacksonville.  All skill levels welcome!  No registration is required.  Can’t attend?  Feel free to donate yarn or to pick up the crochet pattern at the Reference Desk to complete on your own time and then bring the squares back to the library. Questions?  Please call the Reference Desk at 827-6960.

ACT Prep Class

testMonday, August 30 @ 6:30 PM
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library are again offering SAT and ACT prep classes for FOL members. This is a 5-class series on August 30, September 13, 20, and 27.  Practice Tests On October 4 @ 5:00 PM.  For registration information, contact btbfol@yahoo.com   Please provide your name, grade, and ACT or SAT.  Registration deadline:  August 16, 2010

Computer Class: Introduction to Excel Part 2

 

classTuesday, August 31 @ 6:30 PM 
Learn how to work with data in multiple worksheets, how to create simple charts and different printing functions.  Please contact the Bartram Trail Reference Desk at 827-6960 for registration information.

 

SAT Prep Class

 

test prepMonday, September 13 @ 5:00 PM
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library are again offering SAT and ACT prep classes for FOL members. This is a 5-class series on August 30, September 13, 20, and 27.  Practice Tests on October 4 @ 5:00 PM.   For registration information, contact btbfol@yahoo.com   Please provide your name, grade, and ACT or SAT.

ACT Prep Class

testMonday, September 13 @ 6:30 PM
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library are again offering SAT and ACT prep classes for FOL members. This is a 5-class series on August 30, September 13, 20, and 27.  Practice Tests on October 4 @ 5:00 PM.  For registration information, contact btbfol@yahoo.com   Please provide your name, grade, and ACT or SAT. 

SAT Prep Class

test prepMonday, September 20 @ 5:00 PM
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library are again offering SAT and ACT prep classes for FOL members. This is a 5-class series on August 30, September 13, 20, and 27.  Practice Tests on October 4 @ 5:00 PM.   For registration information, contact btbfol@yahoo.com   Please provide your name, grade, and ACT or SAT.

ACT Prep Class

testMonday, September 20 @ 6:30 PM
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library are again offering SAT and ACT prep classes for FOL members. This is a 5-class series on August 30, September 13, 20, and 27.  Practice Tests on October 4 @ 5:00 PM.  For registration information, contact btbfol@yahoo.com   Please provide your name, grade, and ACT or SAT. 

SAT Prep Class

 

test prepMonday, September 27 @ 5:00 PM
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library are again offering SAT and ACT prep classes for FOL members. This is a 5-class series on August 30, September 13, 20, and 27.  Practice Tests on October 4 @ 5:00 PM.   For registration information, contact btbfol@yahoo.com   Please provide your name, grade, and ACT or SAT.

ACT Prep Class

testMonday, September 27 @ 6:30 PM
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library are again offering SAT and ACT prep classes for FOL members. This is a 5-class series on August 30, September 13, 20, and 27.  Practice Tests on October 4 @ 5:00 PM. 

SAT and ACT Practice Tests

 

testMonday, October 4 @ 5:00 PM
 SAT and ACT Practice Tests on October 4 @ 5:00 PM. 

BT Branch Tour & Info

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Hours
Mon., Tues., Thurs. 10am - 8pm
Wed., Fri. 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday : Closed

Contact
Dan Markus, Branch Manager
Lisa Darenberg, Youth Services
Carla Day, Young Adult Services
Amy A., Reference
Melissa Burke, Circulation
Telephone: (904) 827-6960
Fax: (904) 827-6965
Email: libbt@sjcfl.us*

Location
60 Davis Pond Blvd.
Fruit Cove, Florida 32259
Click here for Map and Directions

Friends of the Bartram Trail Branch Library
President: Lou Ann Williams
Tel: (904)287-4218

 

  Meeting Room & Equipment Information:
Meeting rooms can be reserved. Please click here for more information.
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