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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Adults, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Nature, Outdoors
Registration 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?

Above Ground Gardening Workshop

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bartram Trail Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartram Trail Branch
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Family, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Community Resources, Gardening, Nature
Registration 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!

St. Augustine Orchid Society Re-Potting Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm
Southeast Branch
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
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.

PVB Guest Speaker: Marineland presents Marine Conservation in Northeast Florida

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Adults, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: All, Nature, STEM
Registration 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

Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants at PVB

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!

Hurricane Preparedness with SJC Emergency Management

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bartram Trail Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartram Trail Branch
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Family, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Community Resources, Nature
Registration 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
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.

Ancient Colors

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anastasia Island Branch
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
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.

PVB Summer Reading: Animal Tales Present Animal Science

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
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!

PVB Summer Reading: Nature Detectives: LIZARDS

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
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!

PVB Summer Reading: Nature Detectives: LIZARDS

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
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
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.

Summer Reading: Wild Camouflage! With Marineland

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Branch
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.

Summer Reading: Nature Detective Workshop for Kids (RSVP)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Southeast Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Nature, Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration 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!

Geocaching 101: A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anastasia Island Branch
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.

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

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Registration
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
Registration 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?

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

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Open
Registration
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
Registration 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?

PVB Summer Reading: Animal Tales Present Art of the Wild

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
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
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
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
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 - 12/25/2025 @ 11:45pm
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.