C L A Y C O U N T Y P U B L I C L I B R A R Y Check Us Out DECEMBER 2018 Holiday Concert Excel 1 (2010) Middleburg- Tuesday, Dec. 4 @ 11:30am Orange Park- Wednesday, Dec. 19 @ 1:00pm E-Books Middleburg- Tuesday, December 18 @ 11:30am ORANGE PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HAND BELL CHOIR E-Mail Green Cove- Thursday, Dec. 6 @ 11:30am Publisher (2010) * NEW!* Orange Park- Wednesday, Dec.12 @ 1:00pm - Friday, Dec. 21 @ Word 1 (2010) Fleming Island- Thursday, Dec. 6 @ Green Cove- Thursday, Dec. 13 @ 11:30am Digital Devices (Bring your Own) - Friday, Dec. 7 @ Green Cove- Thursday, Dec. 20 @ 11:30am PowerPoint 1 (2010) Orange Park- Wednesday, Dec. 5 @ 1:00pm - Friday, Dec. 14 @ Green Cove- Saturday, Dec. 15 @ 10:30 Orange Park Branch Library Monday, December 3-7:00pm No Registration Necessary! All classes have limited seating and will be on a first come-first served basis. Call (904) 529-3614 for more information. Fleming Island Library Monday, December 10-7:00pm Fun for the whole family!
Time Branch Story Time Age Mon 3, 10, 17 Day, Date Middleburg Kiddie Creek 2-5 y Mon 3, 10 Orange Park Toddler Time 18-36 m Tues 4, 11 Fleming Island Tales for Twos & Threes 2-3 y Tues 4, 11, 18 11:00am Baby Loves 0-23 m Tues 4, 11, 18 6:45pm Sunset Stories 4-5 y Wed 5, 12, 19, 26 Story Time Friends 2-5 y Thurs 6, 13 Thurs 6, 13 Fleming Island Orange Park Movers & Shakers Family Story Time 3-5 y 0-5 y Thurs 6, 13, 20, 27 Middleburg Mother Goose on the Loose 0-23 m Thurs 6, 13, 20, 27 Middleburg Under the Stars 4-10 y Fri 7, 14 Orange Park Baby Bookworms 0-18 m Fri 7, 14, 21 Green Cove Springs Story Hour 2-6 y Fri 7, 14 Fleming Island Baby Bugs 0-23 m Fri 7, 21 3:30pm Crafty Kids 6-12 y Sat 1, 15, 29 11:00am Crafty Kids 6-12 y Sat 8, 22 Story Time Friends 2-5 y ALL CLAY COUNTY LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 24 & 25 FOR CHRISTMAS. No materials will be due on these days. We have created a cozy area for parents and caregivers to sit down and read with their children! A comfy bench waits next to a board book display, so toddlers can choose a book for you to read together. Take a look at these pictures and see if you can pick out your local branch, then pay us a visit and try it out!
Celebrating Family and Community through Kwanzaa Saturday, December 15 Orange Park Branch Library - 10:30 A.M. Fleming Island Library - 1:30 P.M. Please join us as we celebrate and learn about Kwanzaa and the seven Kwanzaa Principles. Celebrate Kwanzaa is a FREE event and open to the public. All are welcome! RECYCLED BOOK CRAFTS CHRISTMAS EDITION! Holiday themed crafting using recycled books. Learn to make tiny book ornaments and book page wreaths. All supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Middleburg-Clay Hill Branch Friday, December 7 2:00pm Orange Park Branch Wednesday, December 12 Branch Friday, December 14 2:00pm Fleming Island Library Tuesday, December 18
Half-Day Hangout! Do I smell gingerbread? Come decorate cookies with members of the Jacksonville Armada! EXAM CRAM SESSION Junior High and High School Students Wednesday, December 19 1:00-4:00pm Let Us Help You Ace Those Exams! Join us at the library where we'll be creating the perfect place to study complete with quiet, comfort, and fuel to keep you going. Saturday, Dec 15 Monday, Dec 17 Tuesday, Dec 18 9 am - 5 pm 1 pm - 8 pm 1 pm - 8 pm All Day drop-in crafts Daily during school break! December 20-22, 26-31 January 2-5, 7 Yule Ball Join in the winter festivity with music, refreshments, trivia contest and a scavenger hunt! Feel free to don your best formalwear or wizarding robes! Cosplay is encouraged but not required. Saturday, December 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm Ages: 13-18 All day during regular library hours TECH TUESDAY Curious about new technology? Have questions about your device? Drop by and ask questions, or just play with our gadgets! We ll have Ozobots, 3Doodlers, MaKey MaKey kits and more! Tuesday, December 11 11:00am 3:00pm Recommended for ages 10 and up Kindness rocks: Holiday edition LEGO JR. MAKER S CLUB Decorate a rock leave it in a public place brighten someone s day! All supplies provided. Calling all Master Builders! Monday, December 3 HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD All ages welcome! Join us for stories and a building challenge! This month s theme: Saturday, December 1 2:30pm Tuesday, December 11 3:30pm Ages: 6-12
Santa Visits! TABLETOP GAMING The Friends of the GCS Library Will hold the drawing for the hand-made The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Quilt Monday, December 17 Learn to play a variety of tabletop games. Players of all levels are welcome! Hosted and sponsored by Emerald Dragon Games Wednesday, December 12 Enjoy crafts and treats and bring your camera for a photo with Santa. Thursday, December 20 5:30pm Middleburg Rocks! Rock painting for ages 6-17 Tuesday, December 11 All supplies provided! Recommended for ages 13 and up. SANTA VISITS! He ll be reading The Night Before Christmas, visiting with the children and posing for photos. There will be crafts, games and treats. Bring your camera! Monday, December 17 All ages welcome! NOTEWORTHY JAZZ CONCERT Tuesday, December 4 All ages welcome!
Fleming Island Book Club Saturday, December 8 Story time room The Christmas Train David Baldacci CRAZY HAT DAY! Come in and decorate your crazy hat to wear as you ring in the new year! Monday, December 31 12:00-1:30 All ages welcome and All supplies are provided! New members always welcome! Call (904) 529-3614 for more information. ANNUAL PARADE OF CHRISTMAS TREES Silent Auction Bidding will be open November 26 December 13 All proceeds go to the Fleming Island Friends of the Library STORY TIME FRIENDS Stories, crafts, music and fun! Wednesdays December 5, 12, 19, 26 Saturdays, 8, 22 Ages: 2-5 SANTA will visit Story Time Friends Wednesday, December 12!
Baby Loves! Winter Wonderland Tuesdays Join us for stories, crafts, hot chocolate and a visit from December 5, 12, 19, 26 11:00am Ages 0-23 months SANTA! CRAFTY KIDS Arts & crafts fun for ages 6-12 Fridays, December 7, 21 3:30pm Saturdays, December 1, 15, 29 11:00am SUNSET STORIES Evening story time for families! Tuesdays, December 4, 11, 18 6:45pm Wednesday, December 19 4:00pm - Cookie Decorating Thursday, December 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm We ll supply the cookiesyou supply the creativity! Drop-in Crafts Thursday, December 20 10:00am - 8:00 pm Friday, December 21 Ages: 2-5 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, December 22 9:00am - 5:00pm
Agatha Christie The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding 3D Print your own ornament! Introduction to 3D printing using TinkerCad Saturday, December 1 Seating is limited, so pre-registration is required. Please visit www.claycountygov.com/departments/library/upcoming-events or call (904) 529-3614 to register Orange Park Cozy Mystery Book Club Wednesday, December 5 Meeting room B Kate Saunders The Secrets of Wishtide UGLY SWEATER MAKE-N-TAKE Bring in your sweaters to decorate for our Ugly Sweater Contest held during our Winter Wonderland Program. Craft items and supplies will be provided. Monday, December 17 2:00 4:00PM Winter Wonderland Festivities Join us for crafts, stories and a visit from Santa! Make sure to wear your ugliest sweater for our ugly sweater contest! We will also have light refreshments! Tuesday, December 18-7:00pm Kindness Rocks! Holiday Edition Tuesday, December 11 3:30pm - 5:00pm Decorate a rock to keep or leave for someone else to find. All supplies provided!