September 2023

Clay County Libraries will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.  Library materials will not be due this day.  You can still access newspapers, magazines, books and more through our digital library.

Green Cove Springs Library Branch will be closed August 21 - November 1 for repairs and lockers will be unavailable while work is being done. While the Green Cove Springs Library Branch is closed, please visit any of our other library branch locations for any of your library needs as well as to return any library materials.

• Fleming Island Library - 1895 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island
• Keystone Heights Library - 175 Oriole St., Keystone Heights
  
• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - 2245 Aster Ave., Middleburg
  
• Orange Park Library - 2054 Plainfield Ave., Orange Park

• Computer/Internet basics
• Microsoft Office
• Phone apps
• E-readers/Tablets
• Digital library resources (Libby, hoopla, LinkedIn Learning, etc.)
• and More!

Need help?  Make an appointment!

The Creation Space at both the Fleming Island and Orange Park Libraries are OPEN!

All Creation Space users must be ages 18 and older.

All Creation Space users are required to participate an orientation class prior to using the space.

Visit the Creation Space on our website to see the available equipment, book an orientation appointment, or to reserve the equipment after completing the orientation. 

Keystone Heights Open House

• Keystone Heights Library - Thursday, September 21  from 5-7 p.m.

Airing of the Quilts

• Camp Chowenwaw - Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Camp Chowenwaw is located at 1517 Ball Rd, Green Cove Springs

This month's highlights include:

Keystone Heights Library Book Club The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh - Friday, September 1 at 10 a.m. This book club meets in the meeting room at Keystone Heights Library.  Also available in large print and audiobook. A look ahead: October's book is: The Crazyladies of Pearl Street: A Novel by Trevanian

Read Between the Wines Book Club The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price - Thursday, September 7 at 7 p.m. This library book club meets in the back room of Red's Wine Bar, 414 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Also available in Libby. A look ahead: October's book is: Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict

Fleming Island Library Book Club A Single Swallow by Zhang Ling - Saturday, September 9 at 10 a.m. This book club meets in the meeting room at Fleming Island Library. A look ahead: October's book is: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Middleburg-Clay Hill Library Book Club In Five Years by Rebecca Serle - Monday, September 11 at 6 p.m. This book club meets in the meeting room at Middleburg-Clay Hill Library. A look ahead: October's book is:The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

Orange Park Library Book Club Hurricane Season by Lauren K. Denton - Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m.  This book club meets in the conference room at Orange Park Library. This book is also available on hoopla. A look ahead: October's book is: Beartown by Fredrik Backman

Tobacco Cessation Class

• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Saturday, September 16 at 10 a.m.

Conversational English: For Speakers of Other Languages

• Orange Park Library - Tuesday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m.
  
• Orange Park Library - Friday, September 22 at 3 p.m.
  

Life Skills Breakdown: Tips for Entrepreneurs, Where to Start?

• Fleming Island Library - Thursday, September 7 at 5:30 p.m.

New Investors Club*

• Orange Park Library - Thursday, September 7 at 6:45 p.m. *Registration Required
  

Adult Education Class*

• Orange Park Library - Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. *Registration Required.

Family Search*

• Fleming Island Library - Monday, September 25 at 6 p.m. *Registration Required
  

Rummikub® Klub

• Fleming Island Library - Saturday, September 2 at 2 p.m.
• Keystone Heights Library - Monday, September 11 at 6 p.m.
• Orange Park Library - Tuesday, September 12 at 2 p.m.
• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Thursday, September 14 at 2 p.m.

This month's highlights include:

Young Investors Club*

• Orange Park Library - Thursday, September 7 at 5:30 p.m. *Registration Required.

Clay County Library School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

These programs for teens are inspired by the Harry Potter book series

This month's highlights include:

Exploration Lab

Baby Storytime

Sing, Bounce, Play! Designed for children ages 0-23 months or those who haven’t begun to run around.

• Orange Park Library - Following Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
  • 9/11 - Theme: Green
  • 9/18 - Theme: Blue
  • 9/25 - Theme: Purple
• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Following Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
  • 9/5 - Theme: Lambs
  • 9/12 - Theme: Puppies
  • 9/19 - Theme: Chicks
  • 9/26 - Theme: Calves
• Fleming Island Library - Following Thursdays at 10:15 and 11 a.m.
  • 9/7 - Theme: The Alphabet
  • 9/14 - Theme: Colors
  • 9/21 - Theme: Autumn
  • 9/28 - Theme: Music

Toddler Storytime

Get ready to sing, dance, and learn together! Designed for children ages 2-3 years old or those who can confidently walk around.

• Fleming Island Library - Following Tuesdays at 10:15 and 11 a.m.
  • 9/5 - Theme: Butterflies
  • 9/12- Theme: Trains
  • 9/19 - Theme: Rainy Days
  • 9/26 - Theme: Autumn

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, rhymes, games, and crafts! Develop school readiness skills and engage your child's growing imagination. Designed for 3-5 year olds or those interested in school readiness skills.

• Fleming Island Library - Following Wednesdays at 10:15 and 11 a.m.
  • 9/6 - Theme: Letters E and F
  • 9/13 - Theme: Letters G and H
  • 9/20 - Theme: Letters I and J
  • 9/27 - Theme: Letters K and L

Storytime at Spring Park with Miss Katie Listen, Learn, Sing! Join Miss Katie at the Gazebo in Spring Park for a special, pop-up Storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. Designed for children 5 years old and under who enjoy picture books, music, and play. Spring Park 106 St Johns Ave., Green Cove Springs Every Friday starting 9/8 at 10 a.m.

Little Creators

Imagine, Create, Play! Bring your little ones for a fun time of creation and pretend play. Your child will develop their imaginations through a variety of art concepts and media.

Explore, Play, Learn! Bring your little ones for a fun time of exploration. Your child can explore beginning STEM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) through hands on play activities.

• Keystone Heights Library - Tuesday, September 5 at 11:30 a.m.
  • Theme: Cleaning Up Oil Spills 
• Fleming Island Library - Monday, September 11 at 10:15 a.m.
  • Theme: Fossils and Dinosaurs

Music & Movement

Wiggle, Giggle, Groove! Bring your little ones to stretch, sing, dance, and make some music.

• Keystone Heights Library - Every Wednesday  at 11 a.m.
• Orange Park Library - Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.