Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-05-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Second Saturdays Family Seining
2020-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the second Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a family seining class – an opportunity for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab. All necessary gear for seining is supplied by the reserve. The program is free, but reservations are required.

CANCELLED – Loving Beethoven Interactive Exhibition
2020-05-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-19 10:00 - 16:00 and 4 more dates | 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

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2020-05-14 10:45 - 11:45 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
You’re invited to a FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic where you will learn the history and the many amazing benefits of Fitness Pole Walking! After a brief demonstration of proper technique, you will have the opportunity to Pole Walk with a pair of the provided KeenFit Poles. Fitness Pole Walking is easy and fun for all ages and capabilities and will turn even a simple walk around the block into an effective efficient aerobic total body workout. CLINIC PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

CANCELLED – Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-05-17 19:30 - 21:30, 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!

Ancient City Beach Yoga
2020-05-20 09:00, 2020-05-21 09:00 | Guy Harvey Outpost Resort St. Augustine Beach, 860 A1A Beach Boulevard, St Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
Yoga trainer Karen Rogers will be hosting a yoga session at the beach in front of the Guy Harvey Resort at St. Augustine Beach. This session is for all levels. Guests should bring a large towel or blanket, water, and sunscreen. In order to be compliant with COVID social distancing, classes will be limited to 8 people. You must sign up on the Meetup Group page in order to hold a spot. The lesson begins at 9am and is free, but donations are accepted.

Kids Art Lab: Carmen Herrera
2020-05-21 13:30 - 14:00 | 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.

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.
