Build a Better World with Summer Reading fun at your Library!

Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills.

Also check out our other Wednesday Storytimes: Baby & Toddler times are for children up to 18 months of age. Preschool times are open to any child who can sit for longer stories and participate in active songs, counting and colors in Spanish. Come for songs, stories, and fun. We look forward to seeing you.

Preschool times are open to any child who can sit for longer stories and participate in our circle time, follow active songs, counting and colors in Spanish. Come for songs, stories, and fun. We look forward to seeing you.

Also check out our other Wednesday Little Ones Classes: Baby & Toddler times are for children up to 18 months of age. Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills.

Spark a love of reading and learning at this storytime class for children and their caregivers. We’ll read picture books, sing interactive songs, and practice important pre-school skills, ending with a themed craft designed to work on fine motor skills. This class is designed with Every Child Ready to Read initiatives in mind.

This class is generally recommended for ages 3 and up. For more information, please e-mail Miss Alex at aphillips@sjcfl.us.

This 30 minute program is designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers but all ages are welcome. We offer two Toddler Story Times.  The first will begin promptly at 10:15 followed by a repeat story time at 11:15.  The story time portion will be the first 15 minutes and then the children and caregivers may have a stay and play time for the last 15 minutes. 

Materials for this program are generously provided by our Friends of the Library.

Connect with your library on the road!

Today, from 12:30 – 1:30pm, the Bookmobile can be found across the street from Riverdale Park, 980 CR. 13 South, St. Augustine, FL 32095. Check out books, movies, music and much more!

Kids will improve their confidence and their printing skills in weekly classes. Registration is required for this free class, so please call 904-827-6900 to reserve a space.

The course spans eight weeks, beginning September 12 and ending October 31.  For more information, please contact Gwen at the Southeast Library.

Connect with your library on the road!

Today, from 2:15 – 3:30pm, the Bookmobile can be found in the parking lot of Palencia Elementary School, just a short drive from U.S.1 at 355 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32095.

Check out books, movies, music and much more!

Come into the library to create some great Halloween and Mexican Day of the Dead crafts! Make amazing art, play with pumpkin slime & even dress up in some crazy costumes!

Kids will improve their confidence and their cursive skills in weekly classes. Registration is required for this free class, so please call 904-827-6900 to reserve a space.

The course spans eight weeks, beginning September 12 and ending October 31.  For more information, please contact Gwen at the Southeast Library.

Learn the basics of dance from Ms. Akilah! This season, youth ages 3-17 will be introduced to several genres of dance. They will blend these styles into choreography for a winter recital.

Please register for this class on our September 12 event. No class on October 31 or November 7.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This a weekly class beginning September 12. For more information, call Ms. Alex or Ms. Akilah at 904-827-6900.

Teens in 9th – 12th grades are invited to have fun with friends and make new ones with Tabletop Gaming at our Library! Playing cards and board games will be provided by the Library along with snacks. Feel free to bring your own tabletop games as well as your friends! These events, just for High Schoolers, are an opportunity for High School teens to relax with their friends and take a break from technology. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years who are able to sit for longer stories.  Children are encouraged to attend independently.  Caregivers may stay in the room or be close by in the library.  Includes stories, music, and classroom type interaction.  25-30 min.

Materials for this program are generously provided by our Friends of the Library.

Please join us for this 3-week container gardening series with a fairy twist! Class will be held on Thursdays, October 11 through 25. This class is a family affair, for kids of all ages.

Please register for the 10/11 event. Generously funded by the Friends of the Library. For questions, please contact Ms. Akilah at the Southeast Library.

Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes. Light refreshments provided by our Friends. This film is rated PG-13.

Gentle yoga is a great way to increase flexibility, lower stress, and improve energy. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. This class is free, open to the public and offered by certified yoga instructor, Deborah Montana.

Join us every Friday for a fun Spanish/English storytime in the Children’s Department. We will have lapsits for babies, rhymes, stories, music, and more. This storytime is conducted in both English and Spanish and is geared toward children and parents learning Spanish, but all are welcome. Bienveniedos a todos!

Kids learn a variety of skills through play, such as how to share, take turns, and listen. The library has puzzles, puppets, magnets, toy trains, and more. Children are invited to stay and have fun, and adults can take some time to relax and catch up.

Join us for our newest Little Ones Class. We will be teaching young ones rhymes, songs, stories and more in both English and Spanish in this fun class designed for kids ages 1.5-4!

Weekly Stop!

Fridays from 1:00 – 2:30pm, the Bookmobile can be found at the Publix in the Shoppes of Murabella, 84 Tuscan Way, at the intersection of Pacetti Road and SR 16. Check out books, movies, music and much more!

Kids ages 4-12 can practice yoga with certified Cosmic Kids Yoga Instructor.  Parents and Caretakers are encouraged to participate along with their child! This class will be held at the Pier Pavilion in St. Augustine Beach, as a partner program with SJC Parks and Rec.

Yoga is a great way to increase flexibility, lower stress, and improve energy. Learn to relax your mind and body with some simple, kid-friendly stretches, exercises and activities. Moms and caretakers are welcome to participate with their child! Please wear loose clothing and bring your own towel or mat.

It’s pumpkin season! Teens ages 11-18 can sign up to paint a pumpkin. All supplies are provided, free of charge, by the Friends of the Library. Registration is strictly enforced for this free program. Call 904-827-6900 or RSVP online to reserve your pumpkin.

Libraries rock, literally! Join us for a special, slightly spooky rock painting session! We will be creating Halloween-inspired rocks. All tools and supplies provided by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required–please register online or call 904-827-6900.

Join us for family bingo and add a new book to your personal collection. All ages are welcome. This event is hosted and sponsored by our Friends of the Library.

What could be as powerful as the Force? The power of reading, of course!

It’s our SEVENTH ANNUAL Star Wars Reads Day! This event is for fans of ALL ages. We’ll have crafts, trivia, activities, giveaways, and of course: STORIES! Costumes are strongly encouraged!

A low key, foundational storytime for infants from birth to pre-walkers, designed to teach key early literacy skills and reinforce the bond between infant and caregiver. Simple songs, rhymes, bounces, and more!

Older siblings are welcome to attend, but we strongly encourage you to bring a doll or stuffed animal friend for big brother or sister to follow along with.

This storytime is followed by a short stay & play session, before our lively Romp & Rhyme Storytime begins at 11am.

Today, the Bookmobile will be visiting the Oaks at St. Johns, 2:15 – 3:15 pm.

The Oaks at St. Johns is easily accessible from U.S. 1 just south of the Nocatee Expressway, at 210 Nettles Lane  Ponte Vedra, FL 32081.

Check out books, movies, music and much more!

The Crazy Comets 4-H Science Club meets at the Bartram Trail Library. If you’re in 4th or 5th grade and crazy about science, come join the club!  The first informational meeting will be held Monday, August 27 from 5pm to 6pm and is open to all.  Then they will meet twice monthly starting in September.   Space is limited; sign up today at 4-HOnline.  For more information, please contact club leader Shipra Panda at 904-230-7571 or via her email found in the Organizer of Event contact information.

Stretch your creativity with weekly discussion and writing exercises in our new creative writing club, just for teens. Taught by Caitlyn, a Flagler College alumnus. Registration is required. Please RSVP online or call 904-827-6900.

Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia in The Randolph Caldecott Children’s Room at Main Library every Tuesday at 11am for Family Storytime. We’ll sing songs, read stories, shake our sillies out, and try out some cool crafting too. This program is open to children of all ages. Materials for this program provided by The Friends of the Library.

Classes run from September 4th through November 27th.

Weekly Stop!

Tuesday from 1:30 – 3:30pm, the Bookmobile can be found at the Publix at Nocatee Town Center, 120 Marketside Avenue, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081. Check out books, movies, music and much more!

Take all of that after-school energy and MOVE! Join our Fitness & Running Club for kids, teens, and even their guardians! Join Ms. Akilah for warm-ups, running, and a kid-friendly work out. Water is provided by the Friends of the Library. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes. Guardian must be present at the time of the class to sign an exercise waiver.

Instructor Cindy Gill is offering a free introduction to Yoga Class in the FOL bookstore from 5:30 to 7:00. Learn the relaxing art of yoga and let your stress melt away! Extra mats will be provided by the instructor so feel free to give the experience a try before you invest in yoga accessories.

Learn to play the classic Dungeons & Dragons with local Dungeon Master (game organizer) Brie! This group is open to teens and tweens ages 8 and up.

No prior D&D experience is necessary, as we’ll teach you everything you need to know. We will complete a short campaign in each meeting, so weekly attendance is not required. Registration is required. Please RSVP for each session online or call 904-827-6900.

Meeting Dates: Tuesdays, October 9-23.

Kids of all ages, come dressed in your jammies for a magical evening storytime! We’ll wind down the evening with some twinkle lights, soft songs, bedtime-themed books, and a craft.

Storytimes at the Southeast Library are designed with Every Child Ready to Read elements in mind. Storytime classes are a chance for caregivers and their children to learn together how they can implement early literacy development techniques at home to support reading success at every age.

This 30 minute program is designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers but all ages are welcome. We offer two Toddler Story Times.  The first will begin promptly at 10:15 followed by a repeat story time at 11:15.  The story time portion will be the first 15 minutes and then the children and caregivers may have a stay and play time for the last 15 minutes. 

Materials for this program are generously provided by our Friends of the Library.

Baby & Toddler Times are for children up to 18 months of age. Also check out our other Wednesday Littles Ones Classes: Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills. Preschool Times are open to any child who can sit for longer stories and participate in active songs, counting and colors in Spanish. Come in for songs, stories, and fun. We look forward to seeing you.

Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills.

Also check out our other Wednesday Storytimes: Baby & Toddler times are for children up to 18 months of age. Preschool times are open to any child who can sit for longer stories and participate in active songs, counting and colors in Spanish. Come for songs, stories, and fun. We look forward to seeing you.

Preschool times are open to any child who can sit for longer stories and participate in our circle time, follow active songs, counting and colors in Spanish. Come for songs, stories, and fun. We look forward to seeing you.

Also check out our other Wednesday Little Ones Classes: Baby & Toddler times are for children up to 18 months of age. Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills.

This 30 minute program is designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers but all ages are welcome. We offer two Toddler Story Times.  The first will begin promptly at 10:15 followed by a repeat story time at 11:15.  The story time portion will be the first 15 minutes and then the children and caregivers may have a stay and play time for the last 15 minutes. 

Materials for this program are generously provided by our Friends of the Library.

Spark a love of reading and learning at this storytime class for children and their caregivers. We’ll read picture books, sing interactive songs, and practice important pre-school skills, ending with a themed craft designed to work on fine motor skills. This class is designed with Every Child Ready to Read initiatives in mind.

This class is generally recommended for ages 3 and up. For more information, please e-mail Miss Alex at aphillips@sjcfl.us.

Kids will improve their confidence and their printing skills in weekly classes. Registration is required for this free class, so please call 904-827-6900 to reserve a space.

The course spans eight weeks, beginning September 12 and ending October 31.  For more information, please contact Gwen at the Southeast Library.

Northeast Florida Archaeology Network will be here to bringing this super yummy and fact filled class. Students will be able to systematically excavate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to explore the concepts of stratigraphy and survey, emphasizing how archaeologists use the scientific method in the field. No reservations necessary!

*A non-peanut spread will be used for food allergy safety reasons.

Kids will improve their confidence and their cursive skills in weekly classes. Registration is required for this free class, so please call 904-827-6900 to reserve a space.

The course spans eight weeks, beginning September 12 and ending October 31.  For more information, please contact Gwen at the Southeast Library.