Southeast library activities

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.

SOUTHEAST

Financial Planning Workshop
Thursday, May 2 from 10am – 4pm

In celebration of MoneyWi$e Week, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants will be hosting several free financial planning classes. Sign up for any or all three by calling 827-6900.
10am – 11:30am “Social Security: Overview and Strategies”
1pm – 2pm “Investing: How to Develop and Implement an Investment Strategy”
2:30pm – 3:30pm “Tax Planning for Individuals”

Money Wi$e Week Teen Coffeehouse: The Art of Saving
Thursday, May 2 @ 6pm

Calling all teen artists, poets, and scholars. Come share your drawings, sketches, poems, stories…anything. We will meet in the Teen Lounge and share our art and the art of others. Don’t forget to bring your mug – hot chocolate, apple cider, and tea will be provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Celebrate Money Wi$e Week with guest host Steve Shanholtzer, who will let you in on the secrets of cash, credit, and earning a living as an artist (or in his case, a musician).

e-Book Classes
Friday, May 3 from 10am to 1pm

Everyone is invited to the Southeast Branch to learn how to download library eBooks onto various devices (Kindle 10am, Nook 11am, iPad & iPhone 12pm). All classes are free but registration is required. To sign up, please stop by the reference desk or call 827-6900.

Cinco de Mayo Party
Saturday, May 4 @ 2pm

It’s fiesta time. Kids are invited to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture with an afternoon of fun. Make your own pinata, listen to some Mexican folktales, and sample some Mexican food at our burrito bar. At 3pm we will be showing some classic Disney cartoons depicting the beauty and excitement of Latin America. ¡Olé! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.

St Augustine Travel Club: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Tuesday, May 7 @ 3pm

Everyone is invited to join us for our free St Augustine Travel Club get together. Amsterdam is more than just tulips and windmills, so please come and hear all about this beautiful city. Your host for the afternoon is Peter Dytrych. Call 797-3736 for additional information.

Read to Rover
Saturday, May 11 @ 11am

Who let the dogs out? Elementary students and beginning readers are invited to join our volunteer therapy dogs for a barking good time. Read your favorite stories to these clever canines and become a member of the Read to Rover Frequent Reader Club. Don’t miss this great experience.
Come visit with our canine pals Clifford and Cookie. Read them one of your favorite books or one of the many doggie tales we have at the library.

Knotty Knitters
Saturday, May 11 @ 11am

Everyone is welcome to join us as we continue the Southeast Branch’s knitting club: The Knotty Knitters. All ages and abilities are welcome and instruction can be provided to beginners. Make new friends and learn a new craft.

Movie Night at Southeast (rated PG-13)
Thursday, May 16 @ 6pm

“Based on the true story of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. But the true-life terror is tempered by the unexpected displays of compassion, courage and simple kindness that Maria and her family encounter during the darkest hours of their lives.” Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.

Children’s Book Week: Winnie the Pooh Teddy Bear Picnic
Saturday, May 18 @ 2pm

Bring your Teddy to the library for Children’s Book Week. Children and their teddy bears or favorite Winnie the Pooh characters are invited to celebrate the job and fun of owning a teddy bear with songs, games, stories, and crafts. This event will take place in the Children’s Courtyard, weather permitting. Light refreshments will be served, courtesy of the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.

Knotty Knitters
Friday, May 24 @ 3pm

Everyone is welcome to join us as we continue the Southeast Branch’s knitting club… The Knotty Knitters. All ages and abilities are welcome and instruction can be provided to beginners. Make new friends and learn a new craft.

Read to Rover
Saturday, May 25 @ 11am

Who let the dogs out? Elementary students and beginning readers are invited to join our volunteer therapy dogs for a barking good time. Read your favorite stories to these clever canines and become a member of the Read to Rover Frequent Reader Club. Don’t miss this great experience. Cookie will be visiting the library today. Read her one of your favorite books or one of the many doggie tales we have at the library.
This will be our last spring Read to Rover session. The dogs will be going on vacation this summer, but they’ll be happy to see you again in the fall.

Viva Florida 500 Program: Native Plants Workshop
Saturday, May 25 @ 2pm

Join Renee Stambaugh, Master Gardener and owner of Native Plants Consulting, as she discusses how to use Florida natives as a cost-effective alternative to other plants. Plants will be for sale with some of the proceeds going to the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.

Blood Drive
Thursday, May 30 from 11am to 2pm

Help save lives. Please stop by the Southeast Branch Library and donate a moment of your time… and some blood. To save time, call Cheryl at 827-6900 to make an appointment.

Southeast Book Club: The Secret Keeper
Thursday, May 30 @ 6:45pm

Everyone is invited to the Southeast Library to discuss Kate Morton’s newest novel, The Secret Keeper. It explores longings and dreams, the lengths people go to fulfill them, and the consequences they can have. It is a story of lovers, friends, dreamers, and schemers told in Morton’s signature style against a backdrop of events that changed the world. New members are always welcome.