Activities at the St Johns County main library

Angelina Gervasi, Office Coordinator for the St Johns County Public Library System, invited Historic City News readers to participate in May activities being offered at their nearest branch library.

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Internet Class
Wednesday, May 1 @ 10am

Come take a drive on the information superhighway with Mr. Bob. No seatbelt required. Please call the Main Library at 827-6940 to sign up for this great beginner’s class.

Tai-Chi: Enter the Healing Journey
Wednesday, May 1 @ 10:30am

You are cordially invited to begin a pleasant and enjoyable journey in the ancient Chinese healing exercise as you learn and practice Tai-Chi. In class, students will perform soft, continuous movements that will allow them to receive many positive aspects of renewed health, while developing internal stillness. Some of the benefits of Tai-Chi include: relief from muscular tension and anxiety, increased concentration and memory, enhanced sensory awareness, and improved balance. This free workshop is presented by Hector M. Ruiz, Jr., a certified instructor in Tai-Chi and Qi Gong.

MoneyWi$e Week Event: Saving Makes Cents
Thursday, May 2 @ 11am

Children and their parents are invited to celebrate MoneyWi$e week. Learning how to save at an early age just makes cents (sense). We’ll share some smart and fun ways children can start saving and earning money. We’ll also be crafting piggy banks to store that new found wealth in. If you can’t make it to this program, check out some of our personal finance and money books perfect for little ones.

New Release Family Film Event
Thursday, May 2 @ 3pm

Celebrate the end of the school day with us cinematically. This month we are showing a new documentary film that explores the intricate worlds of bees, butterflies, birds, and bats. It is fun for the whole family. Please call the Main Library at 827-6940 for movie title and rating. Plenty of pillow seating and free organic popcorn, courtesy of Diane’s Natural Food Market.

Gentle Stretch with Gina Marie
Friday, May 3 @ 10:30am

This free class emphasizes stretching, coordination of breath with movement, and attention to alignment. The class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility. Stretching is great for those who are experiencing joint sensitivity or overall stiffness. Wear loose clothing, bring a towel & mat. Presented by licensed yoga instructor, Gina Mercado.

Yoga Experience with Marlene
Monday, May 6 @ 10:30am

Did you know Yoga improves physical flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina? At this free session we’ll explore practical, easy ways to take care of the body, reduce stress and relax, improve breathing and energy levels. Yoga can be a part of your unique, changing lifestyle. First timers are very welcome. Experience yoga with respect and gentleness in a comfortable environment. Presented by yoga instructor, Marlene Pitts.

J.A.A.M. (Japanese Anime At Main)
Monday, May 6 @ 5pm

Tweens, teens, and young twenty-somethings are invited to the monthly meeting of our anime club, where you can meet others with similar interests. Feel free to wear a costume if you’d like and come “JAAM” with us. This month we’ll celebrate our 2 year anniversary with special treats and a re-showing of the anime from our very first meeting.

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Tuesday, May 7 @ 1pm

Behind on your mortgage and facing foreclosure? Let the St Johns Housing Partnership help you avoid scams and save your home! At this free workshop you’ll learn about various government-funded programs and their eligibility requirements. The St Johns Housing Partnership is a non-profit organization, and there is never a charge to the homeowner for any of their services. Please call 819-1266 with questions and to sign up for this workshop.

Basic PC Class
Wednesday, May 8 @ 10am

Not all mice eat cheese… come learn about the kind that don’t with Mr. Bob. This class is perfect for the beginning computer user. Call 827-6940 to sign up for this class.

After School Gaming
Thursday, May 9 @ 3pm

School-age children, tweens, and teens choose what they want to play after school at the Main Library. A selection of video game choices for X-box 360, PS3, & Wii consoles will be offered. Complimentary snacks and soda will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St Johns County & Sony.

Gentle Stretch with Gina Marie
Friday, May 10 @ 10:30am

This free class emphasizes stretching, coordination of breath with movement, and attention to alignment. The class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility. Stretching is great for those who are experiencing joint sensitivity, or overall stiffness. Wear loose clothing, bring a towel & mat. Presented by licensed yoga instructor, Gina Mercado.

Literary Lions Book Club: When We Were Orphans
Saturday, May 11 @ 10:30am

The maze of human memory is territory that Kazuo Ishiguro has made his own. In When We Were Orphans, his first novel in five years, he returns to this terrain. Christopher Banks, an English boy born in early-twentieth-century Shanghai, is orphaned at age nine when his mother and father both vanish. Sent to live in England, he grows up to become a renowned detective and, returns to Shanghai, where the Sino-Japanese War is raging, to solve the mystery of the disappearances. The story is straightforward. Its telling is remarkable.

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Monday, May 13 @ 1pm

Behind on your mortgage and facing foreclosure? Let the St Johns Housing Partnership help you avoid scams and save your home! At this free workshop you’ll learn about various government-funded programs and their eligibility requirements. The St Johns Housing Partnership is a non-profit organization, and there is never a charge to the homeowner for any of their services. Please call 819-1266 with questions and to sign up for this workshop.

It’s a MYSTERY Movie
Tuesday, May 14 @ 5:30pm

Join us for a evening out at the movies at your neighborhood library. Too bad we can’t tell you what we’ll be showing; that would spoil the mystery. Will it be a hot new thriller? A favorite classic? You’ll have to join us to find out. We’ll be serving popcorn & refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library of St Johns County. Movie will have a rating of PG or PG-13.

Internet Class
Wednesday, May 15 @ 10am

Come take a drive on the information superhighway with Mr. Bob. No seatbelt required. Please call the Main Library at 827-6940 to sign up for this great beginner’s class.

Children’s Book Week Event: Digital Book Talks
Thursday, May 16 @ 11am

Celebrate Children’s Book Week by enjoying a series of digital booktalks featuring children sharing popular titles by new authors or some of your favorite classics. The purpose of booktalking is to get the people you care about to read the books you care about. Children are invited to stop by the Children’s Library anytime before May 16 to record their own booktalk.

MAIN-iac Science Lab
Thursday, May 16 @ 3pm

Join us after school for a hands-on, minds-on science program and work closely with our very own mad scientists from the Children’s Department. Explore a variety of science topics through fun experiments, activities, and lively discussions. This month we’ll be making and shooting off Bottle Rockets. All materials for experiments provided. If you can’t make it to the science lab, check out some of our amazing science project books.

Adult BINGO for Books
Thursday, May 16 @ 3:30pm

Do you love free books and playing Bingo? Come on out, make new friends, and win adult fiction and non-fiction books by playing Bingo. Everyone is guaranteed to go home with at least one free book. Book prizes are generously donated by the Friends of the Library of St Johns County. Everyone is welcome and it’s free.

Gentle Stretch with Gina Marie
Friday, May 17 @ 10:30am

This free class emphasizes stretching, coordination of breath with movement, and attention to alignment. The class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility. Stretching is great for those who are experiencing joint sensitivity, or overall stiffness. Wear loose clothing, bring a towel & mat. Presented by licensed yoga instructor, Gina Mercado.

Writers’ Workshop: Tackling Goal, Motivation and Conflict
Saturday, May 18 @ 10am

When you think of GMC does your head turn in circles on your neck? If that’s the case, then this workshop will help you use it to make your stories stronger, focused, and motivated. We’ll discuss what goals are worthy of our characters, what is a strong enough motivation to send them after that goal regardless of risks, and what conflicts will best prevent the characters from reaching their goals. Presented by guest author and lecturer, Elizabeth Sinclair. This program is offered through a partnership with the Friends of the Library of St Johns County and the Ancient City Chapter/FWA. Free and open to the public.

Yoga Experience with Marlene
Monday, May 20 @ 10:30am

Did you know Yoga improves physical flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina? At this free session we’ll explore practical, easy ways to take care of the body, reduce stress and relax, improve breathing and energy levels. Yoga can be a part of your unique, changing lifestyle. First timers are very welcome. Experience yoga with respect and gentleness in a comfortable environment. Presented by yoga instructor, Marlene Pitts.

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Tuesday, May 21 @ 1pm

Behind on your mortgage and facing foreclosure? Let the St Johns Housing Partnership help you avoid scams and save your home! At this free workshop you’ll learn about various government-funded programs and their eligibility requirements. The St Johns Housing Partnership is a non-profit organization, and there is never a charge to the homeowner for any of our services. Please call 819-1266 with questions and to sign up for their workshop.

Relax with Raindrop Therapy
Tuesday, May 21 @ 6pm

Give your feet a treat with Raindrop Therapy using therapeutic oils. Inspired by the Lakota Indians, Raindrop Therapy has been used for years as a highly effective method for balancing and rejuvenating the mind and body. When properly applied to the neck, back and feet, these essential oils can bring about electrical alignment and help relieve a variety of discomforts caused by imbalances in the body. Presented by licensed massage therapist, Gina Mercado.

Basic PC Class
Wednesday, May 22 @ 10am

Not all mice eat cheese… come learn about the kind that don’t with Mr. Bob. This class is perfect for the beginning computer user. Call 827-6940 to register for this class.

Viva Florida 500 Event: Swamp Stories
Wednesday, May 22 @ 1pm

Return to the cracker days of old Florida as musician & entertainer, Steve Shanholtzer, shares his tales of Volusia and St Johns Counties when wild hog hunts were common and life was hard but so much simpler. Share an afternoon of laughter and learning with your brown bag lunch for this special program in honor of Viva Florida 500. Dessert and coffee will be served. The program is open, free to the public, and sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St Johns County.

After School Gaming
Thursday, May 23 @ 3pm

School-age children, tweens, and teens choose what they want to play after school at the Main library. A selection of video game choices for X-box 360, PS3, & Wii consoles will be offered. Complimentary snacks and soda will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of St Johns County & Sony.

Gentle Stretch with Gina Marie
Friday, May 24 @ 10:30am

This free class emphasizes stretching, coordinating breath with movement, and attention to alignment. The class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility. Stretching is great for those who experience joint sensitivity or overall stiffness. Wear loose clothing & bring a mat. Presented by licensed yoga instructor, Gina Mercado.

Friends of the Library Preview Book Sale
Saturday, May 25 from 10am – 5pm

Friends of the Library of St Johns County members are invited to shop books and other materials, which will be available for the general public at an upcoming Friends of the Library Book Sale Extravaganza. If you are not a member, please consider joining. The Friends of the Library organization is actively engaged in providing quality programs to the local community to help promote the love of reading. All proceeds from book sales directly support this initiative.

Friends of the Library Book Sale Extravaganza
Tuesday, May 28 – Monday, June 3, from 10am – 5pm

At our second Book Sale of 2013, be sure to stock up for summer reading and choose from over 3,000 fiction titles and an extensive selection of cook books all a result of generous patron donations all priced at $1. Other selections include classics; biographies and memoirs; history; travel; health; inspiration; art, music and poetry; foreign language; reference; nature; hobbies, music CD’s, and DVD’s all priced at $1 each. Children’s, young adult books, paperbacks, books on cassettes, and VHS movies will be priced at 50¢ each. On Tuesday, June 4, all remaining items will be available at special discount pricing from 10am – 2pm.

Internet Class
Wednesday, May 29 @ 10am

Come take a drive on the information superhighway with Mr. Bob. No seatbelt required. Please call the Main Library at 827-6940 to sign up for this great beginner’s class.

NO May Storytimes @ Main Library
NO Storytimes in MAY

It’s already May and we’ll be taking the month off so we can prepare another AMAZING summer of programs for your little ones.