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St. Johns County Public Library
August 2026 Newsletter

The St. Johns County Public Library System encourages a love of literature, the arts, and lifelong learning by providing a variety of information, resources, and entertainment to the community. 
Connect, Learn, Enjoy @ Your Library
 
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New & Noteworthy

Message from Library Director Debra Rhodes Gibson
Summers at the library are filled with programs encouraging kids to read for fun and retain their reading and comprehension skills during the summer academic break. And a library wouldn’t really be a library without the authors who create the titles on our shelves and in our online platforms.
Read More from the Director

Help Shape the Future of Our Public Libraries
We want to hear from you! Take our survey and help us build services and resources that reflect our community's needs. As a thank you for your time, you can choose to enter an optional giveaway. The winner will be randomly selected to win a prize basket from The Kookaburra. Your voice matters, and your input could come with a sweet reward.
Take the Library User Survey

Introducing the Selected Book for St. Johns Reads 2027
We are pleased to announce our January 2027 St. Johns Reads selection: "Florida" by Lauren Groff.
 
"Florida" is a collection of stories that spans characters, towns, decades, even centuries, with Florida's landscape, climate, history, and state of mind at its center.
 
Throughout the month of January, join us in building a shared conversation with our community around our selected book. Stay tuned for more exciting news on our 2027 St. Johns Reads.
Check out "Florida" from our Collection

6 Ways to Lean on the Library During the School Year 
As summer break comes to an end, it's time to settle back into the school-year routine. Whether you're a student, parent, caregiver, or educator, the St. Johns County Public Library System is here to help make the school year a little easier. 
Discover 6 Ways to Lean on Your Library

Thanks for Joining Us This Summer!
Our “Stars, Stripes, and Stories” 2026 Summer Reading Program has come to an end, but the memories live on. This past summer, we offered over 100 engaging events inspired by the United States' 250th anniversary. See our Summer recap to learn how our local community kept learning and connecting all summer long.
Read our Full Summer Reading Recap Press Release

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Discover Something New

Managing Your Library Notifications
Choose how you'd like to hear from your library by updating your messaging settings. Select the notifications you want to receive, such as when holds are ready for pickup or items are due soon, so you stay informed before you plan your next visit.
 
Watch our quick tutorial to learn how to update your messaging settings today.
Learn How to Manage Library Notifications

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SJCPLS Highlights

Find Your Early Voting Locations
We’ve partnered with the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections to provide voting locations in several branches:
  • Southeast Branch
  • Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
  • Hastings Branch (W.E. Harris Community Center)
For more information on upcoming election dates, candidates, hours, and locations, visit the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections website.
St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Website
Join our Library Advisory Board
Do you have a passion for libraries and a heart for community service? We invite you to join our Library Advisory Board as a regular member representing Districts 1 or 5.
 
As a board member, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Share your ideas and support the growth of our library services.
  • Advocate for the library in our community.
  • Play a key role in establishing, operating, and maintaining our public library system.
Interested? Visit the County's website to apply today.
Join the SJCPLS Library Advisory Board
Peterson's Test and Career Prep
Pass that test with Peterson’s Test and Career Prep! This digital resource offers test prep materials and practice tests for SAT, ASVAB, GRE, and more. It also includes a school and scholarship search tool, a resume builder, and courses on interviewing and salary negotiation. Whether you are a student or changing careers, Peterson’s has tools to help you succeed!
Watch Tutorial on Peterson's Test and Career Prep
Calling Local St. Johns County Businesses!
Join our annual Community Connections program this September during Library Card Sign-Up Month. Local businesses can partner with us to promote special offers for SJCPLS cardholders.
 
Participants gain visibility through our outreach to 100,000+ cardholders while supporting the community.
Read Full Press Release for More Information

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Share Your Library Story

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Tell us how SJCPLS has impacted you
There are stories everywhere you turn in a library, but the one that matters most is your story. We want to hear about how SJCPLS has impacted you, your family, friends, or community. By sharing your library story, you are helping to show others how libraries strengthen our communities and our futures!
Tell Your Story

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