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PVB Summer Reading: Nature Detectives: LIZARDS

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Nature, STEM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

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!

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Nature, STEM, Workshop
Event Details:

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!

A hand holding a paintbrush to a canvas that reads "Color Our World Summer Reading 2025". The background it full of colorful stencil art.

PVB Summer Reading: Light and Prisms (3-6 yr. olds)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, STEM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
:

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. 

Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, STEM, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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. 

A hand holding a paintbrush to a canvas that reads "Color Our World Summer Reading 2025". The background it full of colorful stencil art.

Summer Reading: Geocaching 101 with SJC Parks and Recreation

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Outdoors, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
:

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.

Library Branch: Southeast Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Outdoors, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

A hand holding a paintbrush to a canvas that reads "Color Our World Summer Reading 2025". The background it full of colorful stencil art.

PVB Summer Reading: Light and Prisms (7-12 yr. olds)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, STEM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, STEM, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Libraries Closed for the Independence Day Holiday

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

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, July ...

Closing
Branches:
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Bookmobile, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Off Site, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch
Description:

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, July 6.

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PVB Family STEAM Storytime

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Family, Toddlers
:

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. 

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children, Family, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

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. 

A hand holding a paintbrush to a canvas that reads "Color Our World Summer Reading 2025". The background it full of colorful stencil art.

Summer Reading: Wild Camouflage! With Marineland

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Nature, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
:

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

Library Branch: Southeast Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Nature, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

A hand holding a paintbrush to a canvas that reads "Color Our World Summer Reading 2025". The background it full of colorful stencil art.

Summer Reading: Puppet Workshop with Puppeteer Morgan Kelly

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
:

"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. 

Library Branch: Southeast Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

"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. 

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PVB Summer Reading: Colors in Flight (3-6 yr olds)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Nature, STEM, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
:

Birds are perfect to "Color Our World!"

Join Graham as he shows us the importance of color in birds. Why are some birds bright and colorful while others are not?

Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature, STEM, Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Birds are perfect to "Color Our World!"

Join Graham as he shows us the importance of color in birds. Why are some birds bright and colorful while others are not?

A hand holding a paintbrush to a canvas that reads "Color Our World Summer Reading 2025". The background it full of colorful stencil art.

PVB Summer Reading: Colors in Flight (7-12 yr olds)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Nature, STEM, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

Birds are perfect to "Color Our World!"

Join Graham as he shows us the importance of color in birds. Why are some birds bright and colorful while others are not?

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature, STEM, Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Birds are perfect to "Color Our World!"

Join Graham as he shows us the importance of color in birds. Why are some birds bright and colorful while others are not?

Libraries Closed for Labor Day

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

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, Sept...

Closing
Branches:
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Bookmobile, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Off Site, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch
Description:

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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PVB Family STEAM Storytime

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family, Toddlers
:

Join us for "Ricky, The Rock That Couldn't Roll." The session will be filled with music, dancing, stories, bubbles and a fun STEAM activity for the whole family. 

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children, Family, Toddlers
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for "Ricky, The Rock That Couldn't Roll." The session will be filled with music, dancing, stories, bubbles and a fun STEAM activity for the whole family. 

Libraries Closed for Veterans Day

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

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday...

Closing
Branches:
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Bookmobile, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Off Site, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch
Description:

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Libraries Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Bookmobile, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Off Site, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch

All branches of the St. Johns County Public Library System will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and remain closed through Friday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. All ...

Closing
Branches:
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Bookmobile, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Off Site, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch
Description:

All branches of the St. Johns County Public Library System will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and remain closed through Friday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Libraries Closed for the Christmas Holiday

12/24/2025 @ 1:00am to 12/25/2025 @ 11:45pm
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Bookmobile, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Off Site, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. All locations will resume regular operating hours on...

Closing
Branches:
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Bookmobile, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Off Site, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch
Description:

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. All locations will resume regular operating hours on Friday, Dec. 26.