Library activities: Southeast Library

Each month, Administrative Assistant Angelina Gervasi reports to Historic City News the upcoming activities at the branch locations of the St Johns County Public Library System; one of the shining stars that complements our public education system, and enhances the quality of life for all our residents.

Historic City News supports our local libraries because they can, should, and do play an important role in the political life of our community. They can help citizens learn how to become advocates for themselves as well as their communities. They provide a safe, neutral environment where community members are encouraged to talk about issues of freedom, justice, and democracy. Our libraries are pivotal in encouraging informed political involvement with programs like “Banned Books Week”, which exposes the perils of school and community censorship efforts.

Visions of Sugar Plums Holiday Storytime
Friday, December 6 @ 11am
Jingle down to the library for a grand celebration of the winter holidays. This storytime for all ages will feature songs, stories, games, and some special holiday visitors. We ask that children please wear socks and close-toed shoes for this program. As part of one of our games, children will remove their shoes and leave them lined up outside the storytime amphitheatre. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

The Knotty Knitters
Saturday, December 7 @ 11am
Everyone is welcome to join the Southeast Branch’s Knitting Club: The Knotty Knitters. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join and instruction can be provided to beginners. Make new friends and learn a new craft.

St. Augustine Travel Club: Bavaria and the Black Forest
Wednesday, December 11 @ 3pm
Join us for our free St. Augustine Travel Club get together. The main focus of the club is to educate, inform, and enjoy armchair travel, so please come and hear all about this picturesque region of southern Germany.

Read to Rover Holiday Party
Saturday, December 14 @ 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. Santa Paws is coming to town. Maddie, Clifford, Cookie, and Oscar are ready to celebrate the holidays with you. We will have holiday stories to read and doggie and kiddie treats to share.

Teen Coffeehouse
Saturday, December 14 @ 2pm
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. Bring your sketchbooks, journals, and your own coffee mug and we’ll fill it with decaf coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or apple cider. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library. Celebrate the holiday season by crafting some homemade ornaments.

The Knotty Knitters
Friday, December 20 @ 3pm
Everyone is welcome to join the Southeast Branch’s Knitting Club: The Knotty Knitters. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join and instruction can be provided to beginners. Make new friends and learn a new craft.

Family Movie
Thursday, December 26 @ 2pm
Are your kids driving you nuts? Bring them to the library for an afternoon of epic adventure in Middle Earth. This event is for all ages but please note the movie is rated PG-13 for intense fantasy action, violence, and frightening images. Snacks, beverages, and comfy rugs to lie on will be provided, thanks to the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.

Teen Holiday Gaming Tournament
Friday, December 27 @ 2pm
Check out the new games Santa left for the library. The Game Master will host this between-the-holidays party. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.

Adult Bingo for Books
Saturday, December 28 @ 2pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to win free adult popular books while having fun playing Bingo. All materials will be supplied by the Library and everyone will go home with at least one free book. Mark your calendars for this fun opportunity to win books and make new friends.