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Library Advisory Board!

St. Johns County is currently accepting applications for Library Advisory Board (LAB) members in District 1 and 5. The purpose of the LAB is to consider and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the establishment, operation, and maintenance of free public library services within St. Johns County. Please visit the Boards and Committees webpage to view the requirements and duties of the LAB or download an application. For more information, call the Board of County Commissioners office at 904.209.0300 or email jspencer@sjcfl.us.

Get Cookin' with SJCPLS

We are pleased to announce our new culinary literacy program "Community Cooks!" at our Southeast and Hastings branch libraries. Made possible through grant funds and with support from the Northeast Florida Library Information Network and UF IFAS Extension St. Johns County Family & Consumer Sciences, this new program allows participants of all ages to experience hands-on food preparation in a fun and health-enhancing way.

Throughout the summer, the “Community Cooks!” program is offering four unique and exciting classes covering topics ranging from creating easy, affordable, and healthy meals, learning new cooking techniques and food safety, and discovering ways to snack smarter. Registration is required as space is limited and participants may register for one or all of the classes. We still have space in our Hastings Branch programs. Visit our website to register today!

Avoid the "Summer Slide" with BrainFuse's Summer Skills Camp

Sharpen your math, science, and writing skills to avoid the "summer slide" with Brainfuse's free online Summer Skills Camp! Look through a selection of lessons and activities, divided by grade level, to help you remain academically sharp during the lazy (and too short) days of summer. These lessons are designed to help you but not overwhelm. If you would like live help from a Brainfuse tutor, simply select the live help button within the lesson.

The Big Library Read Returns with "The Girl in His Shadow" by Audrey Blake

Join the Big Library Read digital book club! From July 13 through 27, you can borrow the ebook or audiobook of "The Girl in His Shadow," by Audrey Blake, an unforgettable historical fiction novel about one woman who believed in scientific medicine before the world believed in her, from our digital collection/Libby with no waitlists or holds. The Big Library Read is an international reading program that connects millions of readers around the world with an ebook through public libraries. Readers can participate in an online discussion about the book on the Big Library Read website. 

Hoopla Bonus Borrows Return!

Mark your calendar! Hoopla Bonus Borrows return in August 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, watching, and listening you can do with the Hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection.

Libraries Closed for Independence Day

All SJCPLS libraries will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Book drops will remain open, and our virtual services such as ebooks, downloadables, and databases are available 24/7.