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An Attitude of Gratitude @ Your Library
Letter from the Library Director
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Debra Rhodes Gibson
Library Director
St. Johns County Public Library
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The Christian writer G. K. Chesterton had the right idea when he said we need to get in the habit of "taking things with gratitude and not taking things for granted." Gratitude puts everything in a fresh perspective; it enables us to see the many blessings around us. And the more ways we find to give thanks, the more things we find for which to be grateful. For me, Thanksgiving is not just about family, shopping, and eating; it's the time I can catch up with my friends. Each Thanksgiving, I'm incredibly grateful for the enduring friendships I have established and enjoy. | | |
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Your Writing Journey Begins at Your Library | |
Are you an aspiring or seasoned writer? We have the resources you need to bring your stories to life. Visit our Writer's Resources page, where we gather all of our writing resources together on one page. With Pressbooks Public, you can create, edit, and format your book. Pressbooks offers over 20 free themes, so you get the right design for your creation. When you've finished putting your work together, submit it to BiblioBoard's Indie Author Project so you can reach more readers through the library, locally and potentially all across the U.S. and Canada.
Through BiblioBoard Library's easy-to-use website or app for Apple, Android, or Kindle, you can enjoy digital books, images, videos, and more from libraries, artists, authors, and others from your community and worldwide. Even better, there are never holds, waitlists, or complicated checkout processes. All items in the BiblioBoard Library are always available.
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The Big Library Read Returns | |
Join the world's largest e-book club with the Big Library Read! From Nov. 2 through 16, you can borrow the e-book or e-audiobook of "Artie and the Wolf Moon" by Olivia Stephens with no holds or waitlists through the Libby app.
After sneaking out against her mother’s wishes, Artie Irvin spots a massive wolf—then watches it don a bathrobe and transform into her mom. Full of robust characters, dynamic panels, and immersive landscapes, this coming-of-age story of family and the supernatural is one any reader will have a hard time putting down.
The Big Library Read is an international reading program that connects millions of readers around the world with an e-book through public libraries. Readers can participate in an online discussion about the book on the Big Library Read website.
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Remember SJCPLS while you gift shop this holiday season! Our generous Friends of the Library groups have bookstores and host book sales full of great gifts for your loved ones that won't break the bank.
The Bartram Trail Friends of the Library's holiday book sale begins on Saturday, Nov. 18, and the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library holiday book sale begins Friday, Dec. 1. Don't miss these opportunities to shop thousands of gift-quality books, puzzles, movies, and games.
In addition to these holiday sales, visit the Friends of the Library bookstores in the Main, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Southeast branches for even more discounted goodies. Learn more about our Friends of the Library groups on our website.
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Hoopla Bonus Borrows Return! | Hoopla Bonus Borrows are back through November with new themed collections! Numerous top titles are available across formats, and titles checked out do not count toward your monthly lending limits. So even if you're out of borrows for the month, there's no end to the reading and watching you can do with the Hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection. | | | |
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SJCPLS offers the Books-by-Mail service for the convenience of browsing the library's collection from the comfort of home, at your leisure, for when life's other obligations are too time-constraining to allow time to visit a library in person. Library cardholders may sign up for this service by filling out an application. Once accepted, you'll be able to receive the Books-by-Mail red bag of library materials right to your doorstep. Items may be returned free of charge to any SJCPLS library or bookmobile or returned in the same red bag via USPS at the same postage rate the library pays. Homebound patrons may be eligible for free mail postage after completing a Certificate of Eligibility. For more information about Books-by-Mail, visit sjcpls.org/books-by-mail. | | | |
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November Holiday Closures | |
In observance of Veterans Day, the St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11. All locations will resume regular operating hours on Monday, Nov. 13.
In addition, SJCPLS will also close on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. All locations will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 25.
Book drops will remain open during all closures, and our virtual services, such as ebooks, downloadables, and databases, are available 24/7.
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