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Clay County Public Library Newsletter : September 2023

Schools and Libraries

August 29, 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

Perler Bead Art

- Keystone Heights Library - Saturday, September 2 at 10 a.m.
- Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Friday, September 8 at 2 p.m.
- Fleming Island Library - Thursday, September 21 at 2 p.m.

Sewing for Beginners: Fabric Coasters

- Orange Park Library

- Thursday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. *Registration Required

- Saturday, September 16 at 1p.m. *Registration Required

Conversations and Crafts: Book Folding

- Keystone Heights Library - Friday, September 15 at 10 a.m.

Fall Flower Arrangement

- Keystone Heights Library - Monday, September 18 at 10 a.m.

DIY Trinket Dish

- Orange Park Library - Monday, September 18 at 2 p.m. *Registration Required

Crochet & Chat

- Fleming Island Library - Friday, September 29 at 10 a.m.

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.

Better Together: Making the Most of Your Time

- Fleming Island Library -  Monday, September 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Healthy Aging

- Fleming Island Library - Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 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.

ASK-A-LAWYER

- Orange Park Library - Tuesday, September 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Estate Planning for Busy Parents

- Middleburg\Clay Hill Library - Tuesday, September 12 at 6 p.m.

Family Search*

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

Fall Vegetable Gardening

- Keystone Heights Library - Tuesday, September 26 at 6 p.m.

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.

Scooter's Coffee Tasting

- Orange Park Library - Wednesday, September 13 at 10:15 a.m.

Bingo For Books

- Orange Park Library - Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m.

Bricks and Brews

- Cultured Collective Brewing Co. -  Monday, September 25 at 6 p.m. Cultured Collective Brewing Co. is located at 835 Park Ave, Orange Park

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

Potions Class

- Fleming Island Library  - Tuesday, September 5 at 2:30 p.m.

History of Magic

- Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Thursday, September 7 at 6 p.m.

Defense Against the Dark Arts

- Keystone Heights Library - Tuesday, September 12 at 2:30 p.m.

Care of Magical Creatures

- Orange Park Library - Thursday, September 21 at 6 p.m

Exploration Lab

Explore, Experiment, Learn! 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.

Fleming Island Library - Tuesday, September 5 at 4 p.m.

- The Titanic

Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Tuesday, September 5 at 4 p.m.

- Potential and Kinetic Energy

Keystone Heights Library - Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 3:30 p.m.

- The Clean Up of Oil Spills

Orange Park Library - Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m.

- Chromatography

Creation Lab

Imagine, Design, Create! Join us at the library where your school age child can flex their creative muscles through a variety of art concepts and media.

Keystone Heights Library - Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 3:30 p.m.

- Seed Bombs from Recycled Paper

Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Tuesday, September 12 at 4 p.m.

- Bracelets

Orange Park Library - Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m.

- Art Inspired by Jackson Pollock

Fleming Island Library - Tuesday, September 19 at 4 p.m.

- Pointillism

Reading with Rover

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.

- Orange Park Library - Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 4:30 p.m.

- Fleming Island Library - Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.

Homeschool Hangout

Hey, homeschoolers! Join us for a special program that provides kids with an opportunity to socialize, have fun, and enjoy all of the library's great resources.

- Fleming Island Library - Monday, September 11 at 1 p.m.

LEGO® at the Library

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

Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m.

- Build A Scene From Your Favorite Movie

Fleming Island Library - Saturday, September 16 at 2 p.m.

- Pokemon

Orange Park Library - Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 4:30 p.m.

- Sports

Elementary Half-Day Hangout

Spend your half-day at the library as we play board games, build LEGO creations, and more! Snacks are welcome.

- Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 1-3 p.m.

Mini Golf and Bowling in the Library

Have fun while mini-golfing and bowling in the library!

- Keystone Heights Library - Wednesday, September 20 from 3:30 -7 p.m.

Be a SmARTie!

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.

- Fleming Island Library - Thursday, September 21 at 4 p.m

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

Family Storytime

Listen, Rhyme, Sing! Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes that explore early literacy skills. Designed for children 5 years old and under who enjoy picture books, music, and play.

Orange Park Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

9/5 - Theme: Dragons

9/12 - Theme: Animals at Night

9/19 - Theme: Space

9/26 - Theme: Aliens

Middleburg-Clay Hill Library - Following Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

9/6 - Theme: Football

9/13 - Theme: Swimming

9/20 - Theme: Soccer

9/27 - Theme: Baseball

Keystone Heights Library - Following Thursdays at 11 a.m.

9/7-Theme: Circus

9/14 -Theme: Talents in the Circus

9/21 -Theme: Circus Animals

9/28 - Theme: The Big Top

Let's Be Happy & Healthy

This storytime encourages healthy habits through books, songs, physical activity, and a craft. Designed for children 5 years old and under.

- Middleburg- Clay Hill Library - Monday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m.
- Middleburg- Clay Hill Library - Monday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m.

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.

Orange Park Library - Friday, September 1 at 10:30 a.m.

- Theme: Unique Collages

Little Explorers

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.