February 2024

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 library is 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+

• Moccasin Slough Park, 4393 Raggedy Point Rd., Fleming Island, FL 32003 - Thursday, February 1 at 9 a.m. Registration Required.               

Let's Fly a Kite

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.

Ages 18+

This month's highlights include:

Book Folding Workshop: Hearts*      

• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Saturday, February 10 at 2 p.m.  *Registration Required.
• Fleming Island Library - Wednesday, February 14 at 2 p.m. *Registration Required.

Conversation & Crafts: Book Page Roses    

• Keystone Heights Library - Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m.             

Crochet & Chat         

• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library -  Friday, February 16 at 2 p.m.        

Diamond Painting      

• Fleming Island Library - Saturday, February 17 at 10 a.m. *Registration Required. 
• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Thursday, February 22 at 6 p.m. *Registration Required.

DIY Lotion Bars          

• Orange Park Library - Saturday, February 10 at 10 a.m. *Registration Required.               

Paper Clip Love Birds

• Orange Park Library - Thursday, February 8 at 2 p.m.      
• Keystone Heights Library - Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m.             
• Green Cove Springs Library - Tuesday, February 27 at 5 p.m.       

Quilting Sew-In with JaxMQG          

• Fleming Island Library - Saturday, February 24 from  9 a.m.-4 p.m.               

Valentine's Card Making with the Cricut      

• Fleming Island Library - Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. *Registration Required.            

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.

Read Between the Wines - Red's Wine Bar, 414 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs This book club meets the first Thursday each month at 7 p.m. 2/1 -The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict  3/7 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 4/4 - The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

Keystone Heights Library Book Club- This book club meets the first Friday each month at 10 a.m. 2/2 - A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith 3/1 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 4/5 - The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

Middleburg-Clay Hill Library Book Club- This book club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. 2/12 - The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkle 3/11 - The Housekeepers by Alex Hay 4/15* - Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney  *Date change

Fleming Island Book Club- This book club meets the second Saturday each month at 10 a.m. 2/10 Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly 3/9 - Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline 4/13 The Immortal Life of Henriette Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Orange Park Library Book Club - This book club meets the third Tuesday each month at 6 p.m. 2/20 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 3/19 - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese 4/16 - The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

Book Club in a Bag Looking for books for your book club to read? These bags are available to check out or reserve from Clay County Public libraries.  Each bag contains: 10 paperback copies of the same title author information book discussion questions book reviews To learn more visit: Book Club in a Bag

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.

Mardi Gras Concert by Noteworthy LIVE Band    

• Green Cove Springs Library  - Monday, February 12 at 6 p.m.                              

River City Dulcimers and Friends Concert              

• Orange Park Library - Saturday, February 17 at 1 p.m.            

Zumba®Gold

• Fleming Island Library - Tuesday, February 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga

• Fleming Island Library - Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

Baby Bump Club

• Fleming Island Library - Thursday, February 8 at 6 p.m.

Love, Your Heart

• Fleming Island Library - Friday, February 9 at 10 a.m.
• Keystone Heights Library - Wednesday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. *Registration Required. 
  

Tobacco Cessation Class

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

Book an appointment today!

Bingo For Books

• Orange Park Library - Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m.

Intro to Birding

• Green Cove Springs Library - Tuesday, February 6 at 6 p.m.         

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament         

• Green Cove Springs Library - Friday, February 9 at 2 p.m. *Registration Required. 

Lego® Night at Nakama Anime Bar

• Nakama Anime Bar,1540 Wells Rd. Suite 12, Orange Park - Monday, February 26 at 7 p.m.       

Rummikub® Klub

• Fleming Island Library - Saturday, February 10 at 2 p.m.  
• Orange Park Library - Tuesday, February 13 at 2 p.m.

Scrabble® at the Library               

• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Friday, February 9 at 10 a.m.         

Ages 12-18 years

This month's highlights include:

This month's highlights include:

Augusta Savage Fine Arts Workshop Series

In cooperation with the Augusta Savage Museum & Mentoring Center to bring greater awareness of and hands-on experience with visual arts.

• Green Cove Springs Library - Tuesday, February 13  at 6 p.m.

Creation Lab

Imagine, Design, Create!

Join us at the library where your school age child can flex their creative muscles with a variety of art concepts and media.

Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Tuesday, February 13 at 4 p.m. Keystone Heights Library - Wednesday, February 14 at 4 p.m. Orange Park Library - Wednesday, February 14 at 3:30 p.m. Fleming Island Library - Tuesday, February 20 at 4p.m.

Exploration Lab

• Fleming Island Library - Tuesday, February 6 at 4 p.m.
• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Tuesday, February 6 at 4 p.m.
• Green Cove Springs Library - Tuesday, February 20 at 4 p.m.
• Keystone Heights Library - Wednesday, February 21 at 4 p.m.
• Orange Park Library - Wednesday, February 28 at 4:30 p.m.

LEGO® at the Library

Calling all LEGO® Lovers!

Join us for some LEGO® fun, where we will build amazing creations!

Green Cove Springs Library - Saturday, February 17 at 2 p.m. Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Wednesday, February 14 at 4 p.m. Orange Park Library - Wednesday, February 21 at 4:30 p.m. Fleming Island Library - Saturday, February 17 at 2 p.m.

Let's Fly a Kite!

Celebrate National Kite Day by making and flying your own kite.

Middleburg\Clay Hill Library  - Thursday, February 8 at 4 p.m.

Valentine's Day Gift Making Workshop

Join us to make some one-of-a-kind gifts for the special people in your life. 

Green Cove Springs Library - Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Clay County Public Libraries is excited to provide the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program 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. 

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 - Tuesdays at 10:15 and 11 a.m.

Family Storytime

Listen, Rhyme, Sing!

Designed for children 5 years old and under who enjoy picture books, music, and play.

• Orange Park Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• Keystone Heights Library - Thursdays at 11 a.m.
• Green Cove Springs Library - Friday, February 2 and February 16 at 10:30 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.

Fleming Island Library - Monday, February 12 at 10:15 a.m. Keystone Heights Library - Tuesday, February 13 at 11:30 a.m. Green Cove Springs Library - Saturday, February 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Wiggle, Giggle, Groove!

Bring your little ones to stretch, sing, dance, and make some music.

Green Cove Springs Library - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Keystone Heights Library - Wednesdays  at 11 a.m. Orange Park Library - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Saturday, Feburary 17 at 10:30 a.m.