Anastasia Island Branch

AARP Tax Assistance

Anastasia Island Branch

Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 10 am - 2 pm
Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 10 am - 2 pm
The AARP Tax-Aide program offers FREE one-on-one counseling to help individuals prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and other standard schedules. The FREE counseling is available to all low to middle income taxpayers, regardless of age. No advance registration is needed, people will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals must bring a photo ID, last year's tax return, and all relevant tax information with them.

Teen Lounge

Teen Lounge Thursday, February 28 @ 3:30 pm
Teens (ages 12 and up) choose what they want to do: video games, movies, music, reading, and more. Video game choices are rated T and above. *Sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library and Sony.

Kids LEGO Brick Club

Wednesday, February 27 @ 2:30 pm
Come into the library to play with over 60 pounds of LEGO bricks and pieces!!!! We supply the LEGO bricks and fun ----All you need to bring is your imagination. There is no registration or fee for this program!

Great Backyard Bird Count Meet Up for Birding Guides & Walks!

Saturday, February 16 starting at 10 am
Come participate in this great family activity and learn how to go birding! There will be several birding guides available to take out groups of adults and children to birding locations on the beach and at various locations around the area. You may also participate on your own by downloading the packet and turn in your results to be entered into the nationwide bird count!

Viva Florida 500 & GBBC Gear Up for the Great Backyard Bird Count!

Anastasia Island Branch

Saturday, February 9 @ 2 pm
Come into the library to learn more about birding & the Great Backyard Bird Count going on in February! Monique Borboen, Northeast Florida Policy Associate for the Audubon Society, will be presenting a program on how to identify birds in our community and how we can be stewards of the natural environment. After the program, we will provide you with your very own “go kit” to go out and participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count! The kit will include a bird list, color copies of shore and wading birds, instructions on how to participate in the GBBC and a list of locations within St. Johns County that are great birding spots. This program is for new and experienced birders alike, and the entire family is encouraged to take part!

St. Johns Reads Event: Solve the Mystery Storytime

Wednesday, February 20 @ 10:15 am, 10:45 am & 11 am
Join us during our regular storytimes for some extra special mystery themed storytimes! We will even be making a super secret craft during craft time!

Kids LEGO Brick Club

Friday, February 15 @ 3:30 pm
Come into the library to play with over 60 pounds of LEGO bricks and pieces!!!! We supply the LEGO bricks and fun ----All you need to bring is your imagination. There is no registration or fee for this program!

Anastasia Island Book Club: St. Johns County Reads

Anastasia Island Branch

Thursday, February 14 @ 6:45 pm
Suffering public contempt after the Metropolitan Police's failure to capture Jack the Ripper, Walter Day, a member of Victorian London's recently formed "Murder Squad," partners with Scotland Yard's first forensic pathologist to track down a killer who is targeting their colleagues. Enjoy sharing your thoughts of the book, along with friends.

Teen Lounge

Thursday, February 14 @ 3:30 pm
Teens (ages 12 and up) choose what they want to do: video games, movies, music, reading, and more. Video game choices are rated T and above. *Sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library and Sony.

Viva Florida 500! -- Kids & Tweens Birding Crafts

Wednesday, February 13 @ 2:30 pm
Come create some unique bird themed crafts from recycled cans, pinecones and more in celebration of both Viva Florida 500 & The Great Backyard Bird Count! We’ll be making a variety of bird feeders & a fun bird nest craft. All crafting supplies are FREE courtesy of the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.