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PVB Guest Speaker: Mickler’s Sea Turtle Patrol Presents “Protecting Ponte Vedra’s Sea Turtles”

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Nature, Outdoors
Age Group:
Adults, Tweens, Teens
:

Did you know that Florida hosts 90% of the nesting Loggerhead Sea turtles in the northwest Atlantic, and that Florida shorelines provide critical nesting habitat for Green and Leatherback Sea turtles?

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Adults, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Nature, Outdoors
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Did you know that Florida hosts 90% of the nesting Loggerhead Sea turtles in the northwest Atlantic, and that Florida shorelines provide critical nesting habitat for Green and Leatherback Sea turtles?

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Above Ground Gardening Workshop

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bartram Trail Branch
Program Type:
Community Resources, Gardening, Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Family, Senior Citizens
:

Join us for a hands-on workshop hosted by Sarah Tomlinson of UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns to learn the basics of raised bed gardening!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartram Trail Branch
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Family, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Community Resources, Gardening, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop hosted by Sarah Tomlinson of UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns to learn the basics of raised bed gardening!

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St. Augustine Orchid Society Re-Potting Clinic

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Community Resources, Gardening, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
:

Want to learn about growing orchids? Need help re-potting or have questions about your orchids?  Come to our re-potting clinic! This program takes place on front entry way porch.

 

Library Branch: Southeast Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Resources, Gardening, Nature
Event Details:

Want to learn about growing orchids? Need help re-potting or have questions about your orchids?  Come to our re-potting clinic! This program takes place on front entry way porch.

 

Libraries Closed for Staff Development 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 Wednesday, May 7, for a staff training day. All locations will resume their normal operating hours on Thursday, May 8. Boo...

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, May 7, for a staff training day. All locations will resume their normal operating hours on Thursday, May 8.

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PVB Guest Speaker: Marineland presents Marine Conservation in Northeast Florida

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
All, Nature, STEM
Age Group:
Adults, Tweens, Teens
:

Join an educator from Marineland of St. Augustine to learn about protecting the unique wildlife that call the waterways of Northeast Florida home. 

  • This talk is best suited for older children and adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Adults, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: All, Nature, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Join an educator from Marineland of St. Augustine to learn about protecting the unique wildlife that call the waterways of Northeast Florida home. 

  • This talk is best suited for older children and adults
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Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants at PVB

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Gardening, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
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Back by popular demand!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!

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Hurricane Preparedness with SJC Emergency Management

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bartram Trail Branch
Program Type:
Community Resources, Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Family, Senior Citizens
:

Attend this informative workshop to gain essential tips and insights on how to protect your home and family during a hurricane. Take this opportunity to ensure you're prepared for any storm ahead!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartram Trail Branch
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Family, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Community Resources, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Attend this informative workshop to gain essential tips and insights on how to protect your home and family during a hurricane. Take this opportunity to ensure you're prepared for any storm ahead!

Libraries Closed for the Memorial 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 Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. All locations will resume their normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 27. B...

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, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. All locations will resume their normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 27.

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Ancient Colors

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Nature, Speaker, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Family
:

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.

Library Branch: Anastasia Island Branch
Room: Anastasia Island Events Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Nature, Speaker, STEM
Event Details:

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.

Libraries Closed for the Juneteenth 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 Thursday, June 19,  for the Juneteenth holiday. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Friday, June 20. ...

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 Thursday, June 19,  for the Juneteenth holiday. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Friday, June 20.

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PVB Summer Reading: Animal Tales Present Animal Science

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Nature, Performance
Age Group:
Children, Family, Toddlers, Tweens, Teens
:

Let's "Color Our World" with animals!

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Children, Family, Toddlers, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Nature, Performance
Event Details:

Let's "Color Our World" with animals!

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PVB Summer Reading: Nature Detectives: LIZARDS

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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!

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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!

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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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.

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Summer Reading: Nature Detective Workshop for Kids (RSVP)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Nature, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

The Garden Club of St. Augustine is proud to bring back this fun kids workshop all about important pollinators, lizards!

Required
Library Branch: Southeast Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Nature, Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The Garden Club of St. Augustine is proud to bring back this fun kids workshop all about important pollinators, lizards!

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Geocaching 101: A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Community Resources, Nature, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Family
:

Have you ever wanted to embark on a treasure hunt using just your smartphone? Join Will, our own St.

Library Branch: Anastasia Island Branch
Room: Anastasia Island Events Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Community Resources, Nature, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to embark on a treasure hunt using just your smartphone? Join Will, our own St.

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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?

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: Animal Tales Present Art of the Wild

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Nature, Performance, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Family, Toddlers, Tweens, Teens
:

Let's "Color Our World" with more animals!

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children, Family, Toddlers, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let's "Color Our World" with more animals!

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.

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.