Event List

Experience an exciting animal presentation from Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens educators! Discover how different animals use their unique senses to survive—and meet a few live animal guests, too!  All ages welcome.

This month we are tying into our community St. Johns Reads events by building Bug Hotels! All species are important and that includes the creepy, crawlies, flying, jumping critters that we find in our neighborhoods.

Join Ms. Karen as she talks all about how to get your garden ready to feed all those hungry butterflies this spring.

Explore the wonders of animal senses in this captivating book by Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer Ed Yong.

Join St. Johns County Parks and Recreation for a fun, family-friendly talk about Florida’s amazing pollinators! Learn how bees, butterflies, birds, and more help plants grow and how you can support them at home.

Explore the wonders of animal senses in this captivating book by Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer Ed Yong.

Joining in on the theme of our St. Johns Reads pick, An Immense World by Ed Yong, we will be viewing the classic, March of the Penguins (G).

Summary by Swank Motion Pictures:

• This month we'll be reading "An Immense World" by Ed Yong. 

The titles chosen for the Book Lovers Book Club represent an array of genres, new and longtime authors, and a variety of viewpoints all in the spir

Explore the wonders of animal senses in this captivating book by Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer Ed Yong.

*St. Johns Reads 2026 featured program

Did you know...there are 1400 species of bats around the world?

Florida is home to 13 species, and a stop along migratory routes for many others...

Dave and Martha Hall from the St. Johns County Beekeepers Association will share fascinating insights into the world of bees, from their daily lives to their vital role in our environment.

Discover the fascinating world of Florida's reptiles in this engaging program. Learn about native species and the important roles they play in our environment.

Did you know that the world’s most endangered whale visits Northeast Florida every year to give birth and nurse their young? Come learn about this rare whale, conservation efforts, and how you can get involved! 

“Sense-sational Animals!”

Step into the world of Animal Tales and discover how animals see, hear, smell, and sense their surroundings in ways we can barely imagine!

Learn about sea turtle conservation from a local expert. From nesting to migration, discover how these incredible creatures live—and how you can help protect them. This talk is best suited for older children and adults.

Join us and our friends at Dogs INC. for a presentation all about the rigorous and rewarding process of raising Labrador puppies and training them to be guide or service dogs. 

We are pleased to announce that our book selection for St. Johns Reads 2026 is "An Immense World" by Ed Yong! 

What's this buzz about bees! Come and join us as Dave and Martha Hall from the St. Johns County Beekeepers Association will share fascinating insights into the world of bees, from their daily lives to their vital role in our environment.

Explore the wonders of animal senses in this captivating book by Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer Ed Yong.

The library is excited to partner with St. Johns County Animal Control to help find furever homes for some of our feline and canine friends! All adoption fees are waived for this event!

Participate in our monthly craft workshop for adults!