Kids Art Lab: Carmen Herrera
2020-05-21 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Tune into our Facebook page for a LIVE kids art class all about Carmen Herrera! Learn about her life, her art, and join us as we teach you how to do some Carmen-inspired art with simple supplies you can find at home!
This week, we’ll be learning about Cuban-American abstract artist Carmen Herrera. The supplies Ms. Alex will be using are: canvas, paint, paintbrush, pencil, and a ruler. You can use these, or just the supplies you have on hand!
For more information, check out our Facebook Event!

Parks and Rec Presents – Florida Endangered Species
2020-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL
Florida is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, unfortunately some of these species are in decline and without intervention may go extinct. Join Parks Naturalist, Kelly Ussia, on our Facebook page for an engaging and informative program focused on the listed species of Florida and what you can do to ensure their continued survival. https://www.facebook.com/events/251246625986276/
Don’t have Facebook? Check out our YouTube Channel to watch our archived programs! https://www.youtube.com/user/sjclibraryvid

A Book Before Bedtime with Ms. Maribeth: Spark by Sarah Beth Durst
2020-05-21 19:30 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
The new Sunshine State Award Books are here! Join Ms. Maribeth as she reads Spark by Sarah Beth Durst, one of the titles selected for grades 6-8. When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country’s idyllic weather comes at a steep—and secret—cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth. Weeknights at 7:30pm.

CANCELLED – Loving Beethoven Interactive Exhibition
2020-05-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED UNTIL THE CULTURAL CENTER REOPENS ON MARCH 30.
In 2020, the world will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday anniversary. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, in partnership with MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum in Malaga, Spain) is paying tribute to this milestone thanks to the traveling musical installation Loving Beethoven. The interactive music installation will be at the Cultural Center from March 6, 2020 to May 26, 2020.
At the end of June, 2019, Cultural Center Director Donna Guzzo visited the museum in Malaga, Spain to start discussions with the MIMMA Director, Miguel Angel Piedrola. After the visit to MIMMA, Guzzo requested the collaboration with MIMMA to develop a program that will showcase music-related activities and host the exhibit in the United States at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. The interactive nature of the MIMMA exhibits, with galleries full of musical instruments where the public is encouraged to touch and try, is one of the traits the Cultural Center is looking to replicate during the exhibit in Florida.
“Loving Beethoven ties together the Cultural Center’s mission and the Center’s outreach program Sound Connections® Music Therapy perfectly. We are thrilled to be working with Miguel Angel Piedrola and MIMMA on our first collaborative, international project.”
– Executive Director Donna Guzzo

Kids Art Lab: Paper Making
2020-05-22 13:30 - 14:05 | VIRTUAL
Families are invited to tune into the St. Johns County Public Library Facebook page for an art class on paper making! Paper itself has developed into a wide variety of art forms, from simple paper making to three dimensional statues. Today we are going to focus on the art of paper making and it’s long history. After, we will walk you through making your own homemade paper with simple supplies from your kitchen and around the house! Join us on Facebook for Paper Making! Don’t have Facebook? You can still watch all our Kids Art Videos on our YouTube Channel! SJCLibraryVid
Materials:

Blender
Old paper scraps (newspapers, construction paper, magazines)
Glitter or feathers (optional)
Cotton cloths
wax or parchment paper
Rolling pin (optional)
Bowl

Ancestry Library Edition – International Records
2020-05-22 15:00 - 15:30 | VIRTUAL
At-home access of Ancestry Library Edition will be discontinued after the end of May. Starting in June, you will only be able to access this free resource within library walls. You still have about 2 weeks of free access from home, so make the most of it! Users love the access to international records, normally only available through Ancestry’s World Explorer subscription. Join Amy as she shows you tips for finding your immigrant ancestors.
Can’t attend the live event? All our virtual programs are archived on YouTube so you can watch when you have time!
Add the event to your Facebook calendar so you don’t forget!

A Book Before Bedtime with Ms. Akilah: Pajama Party Storytime
2020-05-22 19:30 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
You’re invited to a pajama party with Ms. Akilah! Snuggle up under your favorite blanket and enjoy bedtime songs and stories to help you and your little ones wind down for the evening.

CANCELLED – Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-05-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-24 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!

Live with Auggie & Kelly
2020-05-26 10:00, 2020-06-02 10:00 | VIRTUAL
Tune in Tuesday mornings at 10am to join St. Johns County Parks & Recreation’s naturalist Kelly and her Gopher Tortoise companion Auggie for an outdoor nature lesson on Facebook Live. If you have any questions or topics you want covered be sure to leave your suggestions on the Facebook event page.

Superhero Bootcamp with Ms. Akilah
2020-05-26 13:30 - 14:30 | VIRTUAL
Are you ready to be a SUPERHERO? Join us live at 1:30pm for a high energy adventure with Ms. Akilah. Be sure to grab a blanket, towel, or mat and get ready to sweat! Don’t forget your H20–you’re gonna need it!

Adulting 101 with Anne
2020-05-26 15:00 - 15:30 | VIRTUAL
Congratulations from our Library to all of our 2020 high school and college graduates! We are so proud of you! Now is the time for taking the next step on your journey. Think Adulting seems scary and not the least bit fun? Think again! Join Reference and Adult Services Librarian Anne Crawford as she shares books found in Overdrive, our Library’s database of downloadable e-books and e-audiobooks, as well as some fantastic databases such as BrainFuse JobNow, Career Transitions, and Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers that’ll help make Adulting a breeze! You can access Overdrive and these career databases for free with your SJCPLS library card or by getting a free SJCPLS e-card good for 60 days. High school and college graduates, college students, and adults of all ages are invited to dive in with Anne and get moving on getting a job, taking care of your mental health, and managing debt all while enjoying life!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2953219394747743/
All of our Library’s Virtual Programming videos, including this one, will be posted to our Library’s YouTube channel a few days after it airs on Facebook: SJCLibraryVid on YouTube

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-05-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-06-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-06-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!

Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2020-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Lightner Museum curator conducts monthly tours featuring unique and special treasures of the museum. The tours are the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and offer guests an intimate encounter with a select few of the Lightner’s eclectic relics. Get an insider’s view of the museum’s secrets.
Tours are included in the price of admission and will begin in the front lobby of the museum. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for active duty military and college students, $8 for youth ages 12-17 and free for youth ages 11 and under. Reservations are required.

First Friday Garden Walk
2020-06-05 10:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the first Friday of each month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Garden Walk beginning at 10 a.m. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and will educate guests on the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock of the park.
Fees for the event are listed below:
$5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2020-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, from 9-11am, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where attendees can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural ecosystem of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist will lead the hike and teach about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples made use of the estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to save those resources.
The hike is free, but there is a $3 per vehicle parking fee at the reserve.
Please call (904) 823-4500 or visit here to reserve a spot on the tour.

Online Summer Art Camp
2020-06-08, 2020-06-09, 2020-06-10 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Take a trip around the world (from home) — Artsy adventures in Mexico, Australia, Paris and Africa await! Experience cultures rooted in art and storytelling, paint in the great outdoors, and make your own cultural (and useful) masks!
Online Summer Art Camp is taught by artist, educator and professional story-teller, Debra Weller, and is geared towards students in both elementary and middle school. This camp offers weekly projects which allows students to work at their own pace, doing one or doing them all!
Projects will incorporate a variety of mediums and techniques to encourage art appreciation and critical thinking, as well as allow the students to experiment with their own creativity.
For details and registration, visit http://www.staaa.org/artcamp/
