Clay County Public Library Newsletter: February 2024
Clay County, Florida sent this bulletin at 01/31/2024 04:30 PM EST
February 2024
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday:
10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday - Saturday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
All Clay County Public Libraries will be closed on on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day.
No materials will be due during holiday closures.
Our digital libraryis always open. Your library card gives you access to online content you can check out any time, anywhere from your computer or digital device!
Nature Walk & Craft at Moccasin Slough Park
Join us at Moccasin Slough Park for a Nature Walk and Craft. Learn about the flora and fauna at Moccasin Slough and the create a craft to take home. Recommended for adults ages 18+
Come celebrate National Kite Flying Day at the Oakleaf Community Park. Bring your own kite to fly, or small kites will be provided for children to decorate while supplies last. All ages welcome!
Oakleaf Community Park, 3979 Plantation Oaks Blvd.,Orange Park - Thursday, February 8 at 4 p.m.
Birding for Beginners
Join us at Ronnie Van Zant Park by the fishing pond for activities and birding nature walk with Clay County Parks and Recreation. Mini binoculars will be available for use, or you can bring your own. All ages are welcome!
Ronnie Van Zant Park, 2760 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs - Saturday, February 10 at 8 a.m.
Explore Animals - Birds
Join us at Paul Armstrong Park for a special story and pop-up nature center with Clay County Parks and Recreation. This month to learn about birds! This program is designed for children ages 3 - 5 years.
Paul Armstrong Park, 2445 County Rd. 220, Middleburg - Thursday, February 29 at 11 a.m.
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.
If you don't have a book club
or want to join another one,
join any of ours!
Book clubs are a great way to meet new people and learn about new things and experiences.
Adult Winter Reading Bingo is happening now at all Clay County Public Libraries!
If you haven't yet picked up your bingo card, stop by any library branch to get your card today. Once you complete your bingo card return to the library to get your next bingo card for a second chance to be entered into a random drawing for a Books-a-Million gift card.
All bingo card must be returned to the library by 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 15 to be entered into the random drawing. Winners will be drawn on Thursday, February 22 and will be notified via the information provided on the winning bingo card.
Book Match is a service the Clay County Public Libraries offer to help our readers find something new to read.
To get matched with a book, fill out the Book Match form on our website about your likes and dislikes.
Then a library staff member will research to find books and authors you might enjoy and send a list right to your email.
Be a SmARTie! is a program led by UF/IFAS Extension to encourage art-literacy for children grades K-5. Art activities are some of the best ways to promote literacy and provide children with authentic self-expression. Each session will include a story, short lesson, and art project.
Join us at the library where your school age child can have fun while exploring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts through engaging hands on activities.
Is your child ready for a PAWsitive reading experience?
Come to the library and read to a certified therapy dog. We have partnered with Clay Humane and their therapy dog teams to offer this special program to provide a comforting and judgement free reading experience.
Clay County Public Libraries is excited to provide the 1000 Books Before Kindergartenprogram for families with young children in Clay County.
The goal of this program is to promote reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers while providing the opportunity for parent/child bonding through reading.
Baby Storytime
Sing, Bounce, Play!
Designed for children ages 0-2 years or those who haven’t begun to run around.
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.
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.