Event List

Meet Jennifer Swanson, an award-winning author of over 50 non-fiction books and learn firsthand the creative process of how she turns her ideas into

Archaeologist Emily Jane Murray will take kids on a fascinating journey into the ancient art of plant-based dyes and paints! Discover how people have harnessed the power of plants for thousands of years to create vibrant colors.

Join Marineland’s Terran McGinnis for an exciting and educational session on the fascinating world of camouflage and coloration adaptations.

Children ages 6-12 are invited to become "Nature Detectives" and learn all about green anoles lizards and the important role they play within our ecosystem.

Team up with your spymaster, Strider, for a mission filled with ciphers, concealments, and more!

Many thanks to the Bartram Trail Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event.

Explore the beautiful wonders of light and prisms with a visit from our friends from the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library!

No RSVP required. Seating is first-come, first-served until we reach capacity. 

Get ready for a wild adventure in The Reptile Show with Mike from Wild Wonders and his live reptiles!

Dive into the dazzling world of color as award-winning science author Jennifer Swanson takes young explorers on an incredible hunt for nature’s most brilliant hues.

Get ready to roll, mold, and create in this hands-on craft program! Kids will dive into the world of air-dry clay, using their creativity to craft their very own sculptures.

The City of St. Augustine Beach’s Sustainability and Environmental Planning Advisory Committee (SEPAC) invites the public to view the feature-length film “Making a Mini-Forest” and discuss it with the director, Angelina Lee. 

All day event sponsored by the Jacksonville Shell Club highlighting Shell Collection Exhibits, Shell Craft Demonstrations, and Shell Identification. 

Special Guest Presentations:

Let's "Color Our World" with nature!

Are you ready to make the promise to be a Nature Detective? This year, the presenters will focus on a special pollinator, the lizard. As we know Florida is never short on lizards!

Let's "Color Our World" with nature!

Are you ready to make the promise to be a Nature Detective? This year, the presenters will focus on a special pollinator, the lizard. As we know Florida is never short on lizards!

Let's "Color Our World" with light and rainbows!

Children will experiment with prisms to learn how light separates into all of the colors of the rainbow.  This program is uniquely designed for children 3-6 years of age. 

Join us for a kickoff to Parks and Recreation Month! Learn the basics of Geocaching, how to participate in the Geocaching Passport Program, and receive your passport.

Let's "Color Our World" with light and rainbows!

Let's "Color Our World" with Reading!

Join us for "A Color of His Own" by Leo Lionni. The session will be filled with music, dancing, stories, bubbles and a fun STEAM activity for the whole family. 

Join Marineland's marine biologist Ms. Terran and learn about how (and why!) marine animals use coloration strategies to survive in their watery world.

Marineland marine life expert Terren McGinnis returns to the Bartram Trail Branch Library for an engaging presentation on marine camouflage.

"Color Our World" and get creative! Learn from a Master Puppeteer and artist how to create your own puppets from easy-to-find materials. 

No RSVP required. Seating is first-come, first-served until we reach capacity. 

Join the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office's Crime Scene Unit to explore the colorful science behind crime scene investigation in this engaging presentation for adults and teens 13+.