Event List

Featured Events

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W.A.V.E. (Women Against Violent Encounters) St. Johns County Sheriff's Office

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
A dark green graphic with the words "Bartram Trail Branch Children's Programs"

Holiday Cheer with Santa - Visit Time 3

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
A bright purple graphic with the words "Southeast Branch Programs for all ages"

Family Holiday Fest

All Day 12/20
A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

SJR Animal Tales Ages 10+

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

SJR - Wild Lessons: Sounds of the Sea

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Waterworks at Main Branch
Program Type:
St. Johns Reads

Let's learn between natural sounds, and anthropogenic (human-caused) sounds. The ocean is a noisy place!

Offsite Event
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Crafters Corner for Adults Session 2

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
PVB Glass Conference Room at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Adults

Participate in our monthly craft workshop for adults! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

Buzz Off: Mosquito Control Education Seminar

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast Large Meeting Room (Sides No. 1 & No. 2 Combined) at Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Gardening, Health & Wellness, Speaker, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Adults,

During this program, you will get to learn all of the interesting and creepy facts about what makes mosquitos one of the dangerous predators that our planet calls home.

A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

St. Johns Reads Book Discussion

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hastings Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Nature, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Ages 12-17, Adults

 

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

A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

UV Marine Animal Painting

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BT Branch Bartram Room at Bartram Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Adults

Get creative in this fun and unique painting session! Use UV-reactive paints to make your own glowing marine animal artwork to take home. This event is for adults only.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

The Whitney Lab presents: The Sensory World of Marine Life

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Hastings Branch
Program Type:
Nature, STEM, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:

*St. Johns Reads 2026 featured program

Marine creatures possess a wide range of sensory abilities and live in a variety of aquatic environments...

Open
Registration Required
A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

Butterfly Seminar: Get your Gardens Ready!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Large Meeting Room (Sides No. 1 & No. 2 Combined) at Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Gardening, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Adults

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

A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

UV Marine Animal Painting

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BT Branch Bartram Room at Bartram Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Adults

Get creative in this fun and unique painting session! Use UV-reactive paints to make your own glowing marine animal artwork to take home. This event is for adults only.

 

Open
Registration Required
A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

SJR Book Discussion

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PVB Glass Conference Room at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Literature, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the sensory lives of animals in "An Immense World" by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Ed Yong. This captivating book explores how animals perceive their surroundings in unimaginable ways.

A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

Scales & Tales with SJC Parks

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bird Island Park at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Nature, Outdoors, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Ages 12-17, Adults
Join St. Johns County Parks and Recreation for an adventure into the world of Florida’s reptiles!
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

Check Meowt: Cat Adoption Event

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Community Resources, Nature, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:

Check Meowt Cat Adoption Event

A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

Wild Lessons: The North Atlantic Right Whale

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
BT Branch Bartram Room at Bartram Trail Branch
Program Type:
Nature, Outdoors, Speaker, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-17, Adults

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! 

Open
Registration Required
A promotional image for St. Johns Reads January 2026 featuring the book 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong. The background is yellow with book icons, and a blue circle logo reads 'St. Johns County Public Library.' Text below: 'Connect • Learn • Enjoy' invites participation in programming inspired by the book. The book cover shows a monkey and nature imagery, with details of awards.

Coastal Species Conservation

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
BT Branch Bartram Room at Bartram Trail Branch
Program Type:
Nature, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in exploring the hidden sensory lives of Florida’s coastal wildlife?  St.

Open
Registration Required

Libraries Closed for Presidents' Day

All Day
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 for Presidents' Day. All locations will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, February 17. ...

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Library Closed for Good Friday

All Day
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday. All locations will resume regular operating hours on Saturday, April 4. Book drops ...

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Libraries Closed for Easter

All Day
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Sunday, April 5 for Easter. All locations will resume regular operating hours on Monday, April 6. Book drops will remain o...

Closing

Libraries Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Wednesday, May 6, 2026 for Staff Development Day. All locations will resume regular operating hours on Thursday, May 7. Bo...

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Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day. All locations will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, May 26. Book drops wi...

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Libraries Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 for Juneteenth. All locations will resume regular operating hours on Saturday, June 20. Book drops w...

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Libraries Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2026 for Independence Day. The Main Branch Library, Bartram Trail Branch Library, Ponte Vedra Beach Bran...

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Libraries Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day. All library branches will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, September 8....

Closing

Libraries Closed for Veterans Day

All Day
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 for Veterans Day. All library branches will resume regular operating hours on Thursday, Novem...

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