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St. Johns County Public Library
March 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. 
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New & Noteworthy

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Message from Library Director Debra Rhodes Gibson
Were you glued to your screens these last few weeks, following your favorite Olympic athletes and tracking the medal counts? I found myself watching sports I hadn't paid much attention to before, like snowboarding and curling. As you know, I love hockey, so I was especially thrilled that the US women’s team won gold. Did you know that the US women have actually won more Olympic gold medals than the men? That got me thinking...
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Building a 1,000 Book Club | Stories in the Stacks
"Stories in the Stacks" highlights how you've used the library as a resource. This month, we're excited to share the inspiring story of Grace, a dedicated SJCPLS patron at our Southeast Branch Library.
 
Grace wanted to promote early literacy around her local community for her Girl Scout's Silver Award, and decided to do the 1,000 Book Club. We encourage you to watch the video to learn how Grace utilized the library for her award and the positive impact it has had on the local community.
 
We'd also love to hear from you! Share your inspiring library story, or know someone who does; we invite you to share it. By sharing your experiences, you can help celebrate the library and inspire positive change in our community.
Share Your Library Story

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The Seed Library Branches Out @ SJCPLS
The St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) in partnership with the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Edible Northeast Florida, and Maritime Creative, expanded its Seed Library to the Main Branch Library in January 2026. The Seed Library offers a free, community-focused gardening resource at one of SJCPLS’ busiest locations. 
Discover more about the Seed Library Expansion

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From Book-to-Screen Adaptations coming this Spring
Spring is here, and stories are leaping from page to screen! This season is brimming with thrilling mysteries and magical adventures, making it the perfect time to read the book before seeing the movies. We’ve teamed up with Epic Theatres of St. Augustine to provide you with a full list of upcoming book-to-film adaptations. 
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SJCPLS seeks input from Non-Library Users
If you or someone you know hasn't visited the library within a year, we want your input!
 
To help us plan for the future, SJCPLS invites non-users to complete our brief online survey by April 30. Your feedback helps us improve our programs and services. The survey takes about 10 minutes. When you're finished, you can enter a random drawing to win a Mayday Ice Cream giveaway basket.
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Discover Something New

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Did you know you can link accounts?
Linked Accounts makes it simple to manage multiple library cards in one place.
 
Linking Accounts can help you:
  • Keep track of your family member's card.
  • Manage another account you have permission to use
  • View barcodes, checkouts, holds, and fines
All without logging in and out of your account.
Learn How to Link Accounts

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SJCPLS Highlights

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Explore Indie Authors with BiblioBoard
BiblioBoard gives you instant access to books and creative works from local and independent authors.
 
With no waits or holds, you can start reading right away and discover new voices anytime. It is a great way to explore fresh perspectives and support emerging writers in our community and beyond.
Watch Tutorial for BiblioBoard
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Publish Your Story with Pressbooks
Pressbooks is a free, easy-to-use tool that helps authors create and publish professional-quality books while keeping full ownership of their work.
 
Available through BiblioBoard or our website, Pressbooks empowers local writers to share their stories and participate in the Indie Author Project for a chance at national recognition and prizes.
Watch Tutorial for Pressbooks

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Women's History Month @ SJCPLS
Join us in honoring the remarkable women whose courage, creativity, and leadership helped define Florida’s past and shape its future.
 
From educators and activists to artists, scientists, and public officials, these trailblazers broke barriers, strengthened communities, and transformed the Sunshine State.
 
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Feeling Lucky? Discover The Lucky Day Collection!
The Lucky Day Collection features extra copies of our most popular new releases, including titles with long waiting lists. These books aren’t in the catalog, so grab them first come, first served at your local branch or bookmobile.
 
What to know:
  • No holds
  • No renewals
  • One book per checkout
  • 7-day checkout period
  • $1 per day late fee
Stop by and see if your next great read is waiting for you.

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Share Your Library Story

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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6670 US 1 South St Augustine, FL 32086
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