Tuesday, May 21 from 10am - 12:30pm
Children ages 3 - 5 are invited to receive a free 10-minute Early Literacy Screening at the Library courtesy of Nemours BrightStart. Registration is taken on a first-come, first serve basis by a Nemours representative. Utilize this free screening to find out where your child's literacy strengths lay and what you can do to help them improve in any other areas before they start school.
Tuesday, June 25 @ 3 pm
Please join us as we discuss "The Girls of Atomic City" by Denise Kiernan. Everyone is welcome. For further information please contact the Reference Department at 827-6950 or simply come to the Library's Reference Desk.
Saturday, May 4 from 10am - 12pm
All children are invited to be read to by a teen or practice reading to a teen in the Children's Department - this program is presented by the teens of Ponte Vedra High School's Book Club. Select what you'd like to hear, read from any of our books, or bring your favorites from home. Please note: All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the program and to be a teen participating in the program, you must be a member of the Ponte Vedra High School Book Club.
Wednesday, May 1 from 5 - 7pm
All 13 - 18 year-olds are invited to have fun with your friends at the library and play "E" and "T"-rated games on our PlayStation 3 (with the new Move), Nintendo Wii, and X-Box 360 (with the new Kinect) set up on three TVs for simultaneous playing. Snacks will be served. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library and our friends at Sony. Call 827-6950 for more details.
Wednesday, May 1 @ 10am - 3:30pm
The St. Johns County Public Library System and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants are teaming up to celebrate MoneyWi$e Week April 29 - May 5, 2013. You may register for one or more of the workshops by contacting the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at 827-6950.
10am - 11:30am Social Security: Overview and Strategies
1pm - 2pm Estate Planning
2:30pm - 3:30pm Investing: How to Develop & Implement an Investment Strategy
Wednesday, May 15 @ 6:30pm
The St. Johns River Alliance will present a program on the history of the St. Johns River as well as their current efforts to help restore the river and increase nature-based tourism. This program is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, May 7 @ 6:30pm
The Ponte Vedra Forum proudly presents John Stavely, Director of Historic Programming at the Colonial Quarter in St. Augustine. Join us as he takes us on a journey through centuries of St. Augustine's rich history. Everyone is welcome and it's free. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Wednesday, May 8 @ 6:30pm
Join financial advisor, Ed Waller, for a presentation on My List for Life. Learn how to organize your financial and other personal documents so that all the information is contained in one place.
Thursday, June 6 @ 11 am - 12 pm
Learn how to access and navigate the Internet, as well as learn to do some basic searches. Participants must have a basic knowledge of computers. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. To sign up for this class, please contact the Reference department at (904) 827-6950, or, simply ask at the Reference Desk.
Thursday, May 16 @ 11am - 12pm
Learn how to use a mouse, open & close programs, and use Windows. No experience necessary. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Sign up for this class at the Reference Desk or call 827-6950.