Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
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Saturday, February 4 from 10 am - 12 pm
Drop into the children's department to read to or be read to by a teen! The teens of Ponte Vedra High School's Book Club would love to share a book (or more!) with you! All ages of children are welcome - both those who like to read and those who want to practice their reading!
Saturday, February 4 from 11 am - 2 pm
The Ponte Vedra Friends of the Library invites you to bring your family heirlooms or garage sale treasures to be appraised and learn their true value. Experts in various fields will be on hand providing oral appraisals on individual items including books, coins, jewelry, toys, and more. (Sorry, no fine art items this year)
A donation to the FOL of $5 (cash or check) for each item is requested. Each visitor may get three (3) items appraised at a time. All items should be small enough to be carried by hand. Weapons of any type will not be allowed within for appraisal.
All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library to support and enhance your community library. This event is open to the public. Patrons should enter through the front door of the library. For more information, you may call the library at 827-6950. This event is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Monday, February 6 from 3 - 5 pm
The Great Books Discussion Group meets in the PGA Media Room. The short stories and essays in the program have been chosen for richness of ideas and quality of writing. We welcome all interested readers. For more information, call (904) 273-1658. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Wednesday, February 8 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
This special children's St. Johns Reads program is open to all children ages 5 - 9. Children are invited to create some special sushi made with candy ingredients instead of raw fish!
This year's selection for St. Johns Reads is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand with an array of programming at all of our library branches. Reserve your copy of Unbroken today!
Wednesday, February 8 from 4 - 5 pm
For tweens in 4th - 7th grade ONLY! Join our LEGO Club at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library! Come on out and bring your friends for an afternoon of fun building with Legos and hanging out at the library. This Club will meet once a month through December, on the second Wednesday of each month, in the Small Conference Room. No registration and it's free! Thanks to our Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for providing the Legos.
Wednesday, February 8 from 4 - 5 pm
This special Tween/Teen St. Johns Reads program is open to all tweens and teens ages 10 - 17. Boy Scouts of Troop 288 of the Ponte Vedra United Methodist Church will be teaching youth ages 10 - 17 personal safety tips and what to do if you get lost in the woods. Attendees will also get to make survival bracelets.
This year's selection for St. Johns Reads is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand with an array of programming at all of our library branches. Reserve your copy of Unbroken today!
Thursday, February 9 @ 11:00 am
Celebrate Valentine's Day by dressing up in your favorite red, white, or pink. Don't miss this opportunity to win adult popular fiction and non-fiction books while having fun playing Bingo for free. Everyone is guaranteed to go home with at least one free book. Book prizes are generously donated by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Library! Everyone is welcome and it's FREE!
Sunday, February 12 from 4 - 5 pm
Learn the dances that were popular during WWII! Sign up for a free dance class courtesy of Dance Alday Studio in Ponte Vedra Beach. Classes are free but space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950 for registration and more information about Dance Alday classes. Remember to wear proper footwear - no tennis shoes or flip-flops!
The February 12th and 19th dance classes offered by Dance Alday Studio are the same class. When signing up registration will be for one or the other, not both.
Monday, February 13 from 3 - 4 pm
Join in the discussion of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, the St. Johns Reads choice of 2012. Everyone is invited to attend, to share thoughts and personal interpretations of Unbroken.
Monday, February 13 from 4 - 6 pm
We choose topics on current international issues for the following month for group discussion. Our group welcomes new participants. For more information, contact Bonnie Morrow at 285-6096 or bonimoro2601b@aol.com. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Monday, February 13 @ 6:30 pm
This popular author series features noted South Florida author John Dufresne this month. Everyone is welcome and it's free! This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Tuesday, February 14 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Prisoners of War: Stolen Freedom is produced by Michael Rothfeld. This documentary tells the stories of 4 American ex-POWs. Learn about their experiences and how they survived. This program is part of our 2012 St. Johns Reads series of events for Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.
Wednesday, February 15 @ 6 pm
Ponte Vedra Forum returns with speaker Bonnie Barnes, Executive Director of the North Florida Land Trust. Everyone is welcome and it's free! This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Thursday, February 16 at 10:30 am - noon
Learn the basics of using Ancestry.com and start discovering your family's history. Participants must have a basic knowledge of computers and the Internet. To sign up for this class, please contact the Reference department at (904) 827-6950, or , simply ask at the Reference Desk. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Sunday, February 19th from 4 - 5 pm
Learn the dances that were popular during WWII! Sign up for a free dance class courtesy of Dance Alday Studio in Ponte Vedra Beach. Classes are free but space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950 for registration and more information about Dance Alday classes. Remember to wear proper footwear - no tennis shoes or flip-flops!
The February 12th and 19th dance classes offered by Dance Alday Studio are the same class. When signing up registration will be for one or the other, not both.
Tuesday, February 21 @ 2 pm
This popular artist series features Chef Andrea Rosenblatt, "Renaissance Art to Table, from Canvas to Plate", this month. Everyone is welcome and it's free! This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Wednesday, February 22 from 3 - 6 pm
On the 4th Wednesday of every month between 3 - 6 pm, the whole family is invited to the library to play board games! Simply use your library card or driver's license to check out a board game or two from the Reference Desk and play anywhere in the library. These games - for a variety of ages - include Monopoly, Connect Four, Candy Land, Scrabble, Chutes and Ladders, Uno, and many more. Challenge your family and friends to your favorite games! Call the Library at 827-6950 for more details. All board games are generously provided by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Sunday, February 26 from 2 - 5 pm
In honor of all veterans, the St. Johns County Public Library System invites everyone to a Veterans Salute Dance! On Sunday, February 26, from 2pm-5pm, veterans, their families, and all members of the community are invited to the Council on Aging River House, located on the Matanzas River at 180 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Enjoy light refreshments, a cash bar, and dancing to WWII-era music provided by E.T. Swings the Thing live band. Generously sponsored by all St. Johns County Friends of the Library groups, we invite you to kick up your heels at this event honoring all United States veterans!
Questions? Call (904) 827-6925
Tuesday, February 28 @ 3 pm
Please join us as we discuss "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett. Everyone is welcome. For further information please contact the Reference Department at (904) 827-6950 or simply come to the Library's Reference Desk.
Tuesday, February 28 @ 6:30 pm
This popular music series features the String Quartet headed by Melissa Barrett, JSO Assistant Concertmaster, this month. Everyone is welcome and it's free! Doors will open at 6:00 pm and seating is limited! This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Saturday, March 3 @ 2 pm
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants (Cathy and Marilyn) - members of the Garden Club of St. Augustine - return to show you how to use food and flowers in making cheerful spring arrangements for your home or office and for tea parties! This special library program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library and light refreshments will be served. Doors will open at 1:30 pm and everyone is welcome! If you wish, bring money to purchase raffle tickets which give you opportunities to win the arrangements the Sisterhood creates and which helps to sponsor this program!
Thursday, March 8 @ 11 am - noon
Learn how to download free e-books from the library's website to your Nook. No experience necessary. Please bring your Nook to class. To sign up for this class, please contact the Reference department at (904) 827-6950, or, simply ask at the Reference Desk. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, April 5 @ 11 am - noon
Learn how to download free e-books from the library's website to your Nook. No experience necessary. Please bring your Nook to class. To sign up for this class, please contact the Reference department at (904) 827-6950, or, simply ask at the Reference Desk. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Beginning January 3, 2012, please join Ms. Anne for the following programs:
"Just for Babies" - Held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings, September - November, at 10:15 AM; for babies birth - 15 months and their caregivers. This infant lapsit is designed for one-on-one interaction between caregiver and baby. Dates: January 3 & 17; February 7 & 21; March 6 & 20; and April 3 & 17
Family Storytime - Held every Tuesday morning, September - November, at 11 AM; aimed at children 16 months - 5 years and their families, though no child will be turned away! Families with a baby and older siblings are encouraged to come to Family Storytime. Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20, 27; and April 3, 10, 17, 24. For more information on systemwide "Just for Babies" and Storytimes, please go here
We look forward to seeing you at these programs! :)
Thursday, May 17 @ 2 pm -3 pmLearn how to download free e-books from the library's website to your Nook. No experience necessary. Please bring your Nook to class. To sign up for this class, please contact the Reference department at (904) 827-6950, or, simply ask at the Reference Desk. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.
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| Hours Mon. - Wed. 10am - 8pm Thurs. - Fri 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday : Closed Contact Amy Ring, Branch Manager Anne Crawford, Youth Services Joan Hakala, Reference Lidia Wolfcale, Circulation Telephone: (904)827-6950 Fax: (904)827-6955 Email: libpv@sjcfl.us* |
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