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Coffee-n-Crime with the St Johns Sheriff's Office

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Holiday Cheer with Santa - Visit Time 3

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Community Ornament Project - Programs on Demand!

12/16/2025 @ 12:30pm to 12/23/2025 @ 6:00pm
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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Libraries Closed for the Christmas Holiday

12/24/2025 @ 1:00am to 12/26/2025 @ 11:45pm
Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Hastings Branch, Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, Southeast Branch, Bookmobile, Off Site

The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26, for the Christmas holiday. All locations will resume regular operating...

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Libraries Closed for New Year Holiday

12/31/2025 @ 6:00pm to 01/02/2026 @ 11:45pm
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 close at 6pm on Wednesday, December 31 and will remain closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, and Friday, January 2, 2026 for the New Yea...

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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.

Sense-ational Animals

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BT Branch Bartram Room at Bartram Trail Branch
Program Type:
Nature, Outdoors, Speaker, STEM, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-17, Adults

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.

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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.

Adult Crafters

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Gardening, Arts & Crafts, Nature, Outdoors, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Ages 12-17, Adults,

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.

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!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Gardening, Health & Wellness, Community Resources, Nature, Outdoors, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-17, 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.

Florida Pollinators: Nature’s Little Helpers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
BT Branch Bartram Room at Bartram Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Nature, Outdoors, STEM, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Adults,

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.

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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.

Mid-Day Movie

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Movie, Nature, STEM, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-17, Adults

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).

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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.

Bats in Your Backyard

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Hastings Branch
Program Type:
Nature, STEM, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:

*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...

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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 Buzz About Bees

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Gardening, Homeschool, Nature, Outdoors, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-17, Adults,

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.

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.

Reptiles of Florida: Presented by SJC Parks & Rec

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature, Speaker, STEM, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
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.
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 with Terran McGinness

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Community Resources, Nature, Outdoors, Speaker, STEM, 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.

SJR Animal Tales Ages 10+

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PVB Friends of the Library Community Room at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Literature, Nature, Performance, Speaker, St. Johns Reads
Age Group:
Ages 12-17, Adults

“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!

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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.

Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol Presents: Sea Turtles

Thursday, January 15, 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 12-17, Adults

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.

 

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Registration Required
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Arbor Day Free Tree Giveaway

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Gardening, Nature, Outdoors

The Southeast Branch Library is partnering with the St.

Libraries Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. 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, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All locations will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, Jan...

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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.

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.

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...

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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.

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!
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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.

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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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