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CareerSource Northeast Florida
2020-05-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-06-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-06-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hastings Library Branch, 6195 S Main Street, Hastings, FL, 32145, United States
CareerSource Northeast Florida will be available to assist job seekers with a variety of career and employment-related services, including help with applying for Reemployment Assistance benefits from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning May 20, at the Hastings Branch Library, 6195 S. Main Street. Assistance is available by appointment only and temperature checks and face coverings are required. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit www.careersourcenefl.com or call 904.356.5627.

Ancient City Beach Yoga
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

CANCELLED – West African Drum Circles
2020-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Come out to celebrate community through dance and rhythm! West African Drum Circles of Saint Augustine is a community-based organization with the intent of sharing their knowledge of “Drum Circles” Rhythms and Dance. They meet every 3rd Thursday during the months of (March -Oct.) at the Saint Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion from 7-10pm. Just listen for the drums! They supply two truck loads of drums & hand-percussion for the community’s use & for the visitors who come to our fair city.
WADCSA-LLC are free, family-friendly events that are sponsored by the Saint Johns Cultural Council & the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association.

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.

CANCELLED – Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-05-23 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Join us every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans and artists. For 20 years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, mingle with friends and stay for awhile to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers on the Front Porch!
Monthly Events at the Farmers Market:

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – The St. Johns County Public Library Bookmobile
1st Saturday of each month at 9am – Yoga at the Market

CANCELLED – STA City Market
2020-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
With food trucks, live music, and local artisans as well as all the fresh produce and goods that you’d expect, the STA City Market is so much more than just a farmers market. So grab your bags and basket, make your way to the park, and plan to spend the day.

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

Night Market at The Amp
2020-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Meeting the demand for locally-made goods and gifts is the Night Market, taking place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 9pm. The Night Market showcases over 50 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, goods and art and features fantastic dinner options, a full bar and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking!

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-05-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-03 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, artisans and growers gather their goods at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

Lightner After Hours
2020-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
At this free monthly social event, enjoy an early evening of libations available for donation and the elegant surroundings of this beautiful and unique historical museum in St. Augustine. Each month features something different and exciting – learn something new about the museum and its offerings! Guests may enter at the Granada Street entrance to Café Alcazar (the entrance with the blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-05-30 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join us every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans and artists. For 20 years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, mingle with friends and stay for awhile to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers on the Front Porch!
Monthly Events at the Farmers Market:

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – The St. Johns County Public Library Bookmobile
1st Saturday of each month at 9am – Yoga at the Market

STA City Market
2020-05-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
With food trucks, live music, and local artisans as well as all the fresh produce and goods that you’d expect, the STA City Market is so much more than just a farmers market. So grab your bags and basket, make your way to the park, and plan to spend the day.

Online Open Mic Poetry Reading
2020-05-31 15:00 - 16:30 | VIRTUAL
Poetry and Poetry Lovers Will Gather Online Via Zoom. The Ancient City Poets will host an open mic reading open to all on Sunday, May 31st from 3:00 to 4:30 online via zoom. Poets of all skill levels are offered an opportunity to share their poems with a loving and supportive audience.
During this time of social distancing, the St. Augustine poetry community has moved to an online platform to share their written words. The March online gathering attracted readers from South Florida, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. The April National Poetry Month gathering was through the roof and filled with truth. We all can’t wait to be able to gather again in the flesh.
Topic: Mother Of All Poetry Readings
Time: May 31st, 2020 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
The open mic will start at 3:00 pm. At that time, the host will ask everyone who is logged on if they would like to be on the reading list. Readers will be called to the “podium” in the order their names appear on the list. The first 15 readers will be guaranteed a spot at the mic. Check the Facebook event for the Zoom meeting ID and login information.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2020-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Let your littles explore the library and be captivated by creative storytelling. Toddler storytime is held in the large meeting room at Main Library. Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia for singing, dancing and great stories. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to come and join in the fun. Free.
Every Thursday, 11am, 11:30am

St. Augustine Art Association’s Annual Honors Show
2020-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
New works by the “best of the best” make up this exhibit, which features St. Augustine Art Association award-winning artists from the past three years.
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Due to all of the sudden changes and cancellations happening from the covid-19 virus, the art world has had to adjust. Each month the Art Association puts on a new exhibit in the gallery, but with all of the social distancing and quarantining happening, we’ve gone digital.
View the Annual Honors Show online now at http://www.staaa.org/the-annual-honors-show/
See it in-gallery June 5-28, 2020.

First Friday Art Walk
2020-06-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Art Galleries in St. Augustine
The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5-9pm, offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start your free self-guided tour at any of the Art Galleries of Saint Augustine galleries. Most galleries are within close walking distance to each other; some are just a short ride away. Hop aboard the free Art Walk trains and trolleys that run throughout downtown.
Feast on great arts & eats and the sounds of live music—rain or shine! For the late-nighters, the celebration continues with “after parties” at area clubs and restaurants. Parking locations are shown on the map. Parking after 5pm is free except at the Historic Parking Garage.
From 6-9pm, Ripley’s Red Sightseeing Trains and The Old Town Trolleys provide free transportation during the Art Walk. The shuttles run every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop (see map), allowing easy access to most of the downtown member galleries. Note: This service is not available on First Fridays during December and January’s Nights of Lights.
Explore what each gallery has to offer online!

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