Tuesday, April 23 @ 5:30 pm
Join us for a evening out at the movies at your neighborhood library. Too bad we can't tell you what we'll be showing; that would spoil the mystery. Will it be a hot new thriller? A favorite classic? You'll have to join us to find out. We'll be serving popcorn & refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County. Movie will have a rating of PG or PG-13.
Wednesday, May 1 @ 10:30am
You are cordially invited to begin a pleasant and enjoyable journey in the ancient Chinese healing exercise as you learn and practice Tai-Chi. In class, students will perform soft, continuous movements that will allow them to receive many positive aspects of renewed health, while developing internal stillness. Some of the benefits of Tai-Chi include: relief from muscular tension and anxiety, increased concentration and memory, enhanced sensory awareness, and improved balance. This free workshop is presented by Hector M. Ruiz, Jr., a certified instructor in Tai-Chi and Qi Gong.
Wednesday, April 17 @ 10:30 am
You are cordially invited to begin a pleasant and enjoyable journey in the ancient Chinese healing exercise, as you learn and practice Tai-Chi. In class, students will perform soft, continuous movements that will allow them to receive many positive aspects of renewed health, while developing internal stillness. Some of the benefits of Tai-Chi include: relief from muscular tension and anxiety, increased concentration and memory, enhanced sensory awareness, and improved balance. This free workshop is presented by Hector M. Ruiz, Jr. a certified instructor in Tai-Chi and Qi Gong.
Wednesday, April 24 @ 10:30 am
You are cordially invited to begin a pleasant and enjoyable journey in the ancient Chinese healing exercise, as you learn and practice Tai-Chi. In class, students will perform soft, continuous movements that will allow them to receive many positive aspects of renewed health, while developing internal stillness. Some of the benefits of Tai-Chi include: relief from muscular tension and anxiety, increased concentration and memory, enhanced sensory awareness, and improved balance. This free workshop is presented by Hector M. Ruiz, Jr. a certified instructor in Tai-Chi and Qi Gong.
Saturday, April 20 @ 10 am
Now that you've got your book in print, what comes next? Sharon Buck, owner of BookAuthorsTour.com will be here to talk about getting your book from the shelf (online or real) into the hands of the reading public. She will be presenting an interactive workshop showing how authors can explode their book sales through 14 often overlooked and under-used techniques. This FREE workshop is brought to you through a partnership between the Florida Writers Association Ancient City Chapter and the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County.
Thursday, April 25 @ 3 pm
School-age children, tweens, and teens choose what they want to play after school at the Main library. A selection of video game choices for X-box 360, PS3, & Wii consoles will be offered. Complimentary snacks and soda will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library & Sony.
Thursday, April 4 @ 3 pm
Celebrate the end of the school day with us cinematically. We'll be showing a new release film for the whole family. Please call the Main Library at 827-6940 for movie title and rating. Plenty of pillow seating and FREE organic popcorn, courtesy of Diane's Natural Food Market.
Thursday, April 11 @ 3 pm
School-age children, tweens, and teens choose what they want to play after school at the Main Library. A selection of video game choices for X-box 360, PS3, & Wii consoles will be offered. Complimentary snacks and soda will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library & Sony.
Monday, April 22 @ 5:30 pm
The Friends of the Library of St. Johns County present their second Friends Book Fair, featuring area authors providing insight into their writing experience. Authors Vic DiGenti, Andre R. Frattino, Will Merrill, Caren Umbarger, and Ron Whittington will showcase their work. Light refreshments will be served. This program is open and free to the public. The Friends of the Library organization is engaged in providing quality programs to the local community to help promote the love of reading!
Thursday, April 18 @ 3 pm
Celebrate National Library Week with this special event hosted by The Cat in the Hat! Join us after school for a hands-on, minds-on Seussical science program and work closely with our very own mad scientists from the Children's Department. Explore a variety of science topics through fun experiments, activities, and lively discussions. All materials for experiments provided! If you can't make it to the science lab, check out some amazing science project books.