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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.

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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Summer Reading: Pokémon at the Pond

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Family, Tweens, Teens
:

"Gotta catch 'em all!" Pokémon are hiding around the library's pond and it's up to you to find them all! Grab your Pokédex and see if you can name the Pokémon you find. All completed entries will be entered into a weekly prize drawing.

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

"Gotta catch 'em all!" Pokémon are hiding around the library's pond and it's up to you to find them all! Grab your Pokédex and see if you can name the Pokémon you find. All completed entries will be entered into a weekly prize drawing.

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 Movie Matinee

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone, Family
:

Join us for Movies at the Library, a fun and relaxing event for all ages! Each session features a different film—ranging from family favorites and animated adventures to timeless classics and recent hits.

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Family
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for Movies at the Library, a fun and relaxing event for all ages! Each session features a different film—ranging from family favorites and animated adventures to timeless classics and recent hits.

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 Kick-Off

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, Music, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
:

It's time for summer reading! We are going to "COLOR OUR WORLD" this summer. Join us for a fun morning of games, activities, crafts, music and more! 

Reading logs for children will be available beginning June 1. 

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, Music, Other
Event Details:

It's time for summer reading! We are going to "COLOR OUR WORLD" this summer. Join us for a fun morning of games, activities, crafts, music and more! 

Reading logs for children will be available beginning June 1. 

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: Teen Crafters' Fair (6th-12th grades)

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workforce Development, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Let's "Color Our World" with crafts!

Let's find ways to make money! Explore crafts that you can create and sell at craft fairs or online. This summer we will have 4 sessions to do some hands-on exploration!

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workforce Development, Workshop
Event Details:

Let's "Color Our World" with crafts!

Let's find ways to make money! Explore crafts that you can create and sell at craft fairs or online. This summer we will have 4 sessions to do some hands-on exploration!

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: The Gift of Dance (3-6 yr olds)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children
:

Let's "Color Our World" with dance!

The Gift of Dance will join us at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library to teach us all to dance.  This is a small group workshop for children ages 3-6. It will be fun, active and filled with laughter.

Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Workshop, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let's "Color Our World" with dance!

The Gift of Dance will join us at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library to teach us all to dance.  This is a small group workshop for children ages 3-6. It will be fun, active and filled with laughter.

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: Anyone can be an Author! With S.T.E.M. Author Jennifer Swanson

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Literature, Performance, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
:

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

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

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

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

All-Ages Community Art Drop-In

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Senior Citizens, Toddlers, Tweens, Teens
:

Kick off summer reading at our Community Art Drop-In! Join us for a fun, all-ages event where you can create vibrant artwork that may be displayed in our kids' department.

Library Branch: Anastasia Island Branch
Room: Anastasia Island Events Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Senior Citizens, Toddlers, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kick off summer reading at our Community Art Drop-In! Join us for a fun, all-ages event where you can create vibrant artwork that may be displayed in our kids' department.

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: The Gift of Dance (7-12 yr olds)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

Let's "Color Our World" with dance!

The Gift of Dance will join us at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library to teach us all to dance.  This is a small group workshop for children ages 7-12. It will be fun, active and filled with laughter.

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

Let's "Color Our World" with dance!

The Gift of Dance will join us at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library to teach us all to dance.  This is a small group workshop for children ages 7-12. It will be fun, active and filled with laughter.

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: Teen Summer Club; Drawing Contest

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
:

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Presents: TEEN SUMMER CLUB! Library programs created and presented by our teen volunteers.

Required
Library Branch: Southeast Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Presents: TEEN SUMMER CLUB! Library programs created and presented by our teen volunteers.

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: Martial Arts for Kids, Self Defense Seminar

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Family, Tweens, Teens
:

Has your child ever wanted to give Martial Arts a try? Now’s their chance! Instructors will work with students to help them learn focus, self-discipline, and respect.

Required
Library Branch: Southeast Branch
Age Group: Children, Family, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Has your child ever wanted to give Martial Arts a try? Now’s their chance! Instructors will work with students to help them learn focus, self-discipline, and respect.

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

Little Ones Storytime (Ages 2-5)

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Homeschool, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers
:

Join us for Little Ones Storytime in the Anastasia Island Library events room! We’ll have stories, fingerplays, songs, and activities to help develop pre-literacy skills and spark your child’s love of reading.

Library Branch: Anastasia Island Branch
Room: Anastasia Island Events Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime, Homeschool, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for Little Ones Storytime in the Anastasia Island Library events room! We’ll have stories, fingerplays, songs, and activities to help develop pre-literacy skills and spark your child’s love of reading.

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

Little Ones Craft Time (Ages 2-5)

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers
:

Join us after storytime for a simple craft to encourage your little ones to practice fine motor skills and explore their creativity!

Registration not required.

Library Branch: Anastasia Island Branch
Room: Anastasia Island Events Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us after storytime for a simple craft to encourage your little ones to practice fine motor skills and explore their creativity!

Registration not required.

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

Story Studio Book Club

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
:

What if you could step inside a painting and live the adventure? Find out in our Story Studio Book Club. Each week, Ms.

Library Branch: Anastasia Island Branch
Room: Anastasia Island Events Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Summer Reading
Event Details:

What if you could step inside a painting and live the adventure? Find out in our Story Studio Book Club. Each week, Ms.

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 Movie Matinee

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone, Family
:

Join us for Movies at the Library, a fun and relaxing event for all ages! Each session features a different film—ranging from family favorites and animated adventures to timeless classics and recent hits.

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Family
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for Movies at the Library, a fun and relaxing event for all ages! Each session features a different film—ranging from family favorites and animated adventures to timeless classics and recent hits.

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: Art Lab with Lisa Calvert

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

It's time to "Color Our World" with dots!

Lisa Calvert is returning for a visit! She will share with the children the amazing art of Yayoi Kusama, the Queen of Dots.

Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

It's time to "Color Our World" with dots!

Lisa Calvert is returning for a visit! She will share with the children the amazing art of Yayoi Kusama, the Queen of Dots.

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: Teens Escape Rooms and Creative Cooking

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Summer Reading, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Let's "Color Our World" with puzzles and food!

Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Summer Reading, Other
Event Details:

Let's "Color Our World" with puzzles and food!

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: Watercolors with Elisabeth (3-6 yr olds)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach) at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
:

Let's "Color Our World" with paint!

Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Room: Test Meeting Room (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let's "Color Our World" with paint!

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: "Color Our World" Mural Project Workshop

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
:

Bring out your creative side with us! The SE Library is building a "Color Our World" mural to celebrate this year's Summer Reading theme and we need your help.

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

Bring out your creative side with us! The SE Library is building a "Color Our World" mural to celebrate this year's Summer Reading theme and we need your help.

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: Painting with Pippa (7-12 yr olds)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

Let's "Color Our World" with paint!

Join Pippa, the therapy dog from Paws and Read is excited to help us to paint! This class is exclusively for children ages 7-12.

Required
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Let's "Color Our World" with paint!

Join Pippa, the therapy dog from Paws and Read is excited to help us to paint! This class is exclusively for children ages 7-12.

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: Teen Summer Club; Zine Workshop

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
:

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Presents: TEEN SUMMER CLUB! Library programs created and presented by our teen volunteers.

Required
Library Branch: Southeast Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Presents: TEEN SUMMER CLUB! Library programs created and presented by our teen volunteers.

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Art Lab: Explore and Create

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
:

Art Lab: Explore and Create

 Kids ages 5-12 can join Ms. Karen to learn about a featured artist and artistic style, as well as create a similar piece of artwork.

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

Art Lab: Explore and Create

 Kids ages 5-12 can join Ms. Karen to learn about a featured artist and artistic style, as well as create a similar piece of artwork.

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

Camouflage!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anastasia Island Events Room at Anastasia Island Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Family
:

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

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

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