Young Adult Department 

At the Young Adult Deparment, we ♥ Teens!

Call the Library at 827-6950 for information on Teen Library Programs.

Over the last few months, the Teen Department of the Library has been spruced up, with new contemporary furniture donated by the FOL. The County’s Facilities Maintenance painters have been painting the back wall a bright turquoise color, and the contoured chairs and geometric rugs add to the youthful atmosphere where teens can read, socialize and share activities.

Another exciting new addition: Sony Electronics has provided a Playstation 3 and games and to go with the gaming station. A Sony representative will also join in the monthly gaming nights, which include Sabina from Game Stop and Lisa Barnett, PV High Media Specialist, to help run things and bring goodies for teens!

Anne Crawford, Youth Services Librarian, encourages all library patrons to drop in and see for themselves the exciting new Teen Area!

Homework Help

Resources for homework help may be found on the St Johns County Public Library website, here.

Survival Skills for Youth (Tween/Teen St Johns Reads Program)

Wednesday, February 8, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

 This special Tween/Teen St. Johns Reads program is open to all tweens and teens ages 10 – 17. Boy Scouts of Troop 288 of the Ponte Vedra United Methodist Church will be teaching youth ages 10 – 17 personal safety tips and what to do if you get lost in the woods. Attendees will also get to make survival bracelets. This year’s selection for St. Johns Reads is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand with an array of programming at all of our library branches. Reserve your copy of Unbroken today!

Teen Gaming Night

Teen Gaming Nights (for middle and high school students) are moving from the 4th Monday of each month to the 1st Wednesday of each month, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. beginning in January.  For middle and high school students ages 11 - 18.

We are grateful for the support from community individuals and groups that support this program for teens, and would like to recognize and thank Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, Sabina at Gamestop, and Sean, Ponte Vedra Branch Library Patron and father.

We are so fortunate to have such a thoughtful community that cares about our teens and wants to help them make the Library a fun, safe place for them!

Family Game Time

Wednesday, January 25 and February 22, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm

On the 4th Wednesday of every month between 3 - 6 pm, the whole family is invited to the library to play board games! Simply use your library card or driver's license to check out a board game or two from the Reference Desk and play anywhere in the library. These games - for a variety of ages - include Monopoly, Connect Four, Candy Land, Scrabble, Chutes and Ladders, Uno, and many more. Challenge your family and friends to your favorite games! Call the Library at 827-6950 for more details. All board games are generously provided by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.

Lego Club for Tweens (4th - 7th graders)

Wednesday, February 8, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Come on out and bring your friends for an afternoon of fun building with Legos and hanging out at the library. This Club will meet once a month through December, on the second Wednesday of each month, in the Small Conference Room. No registration and it’s free! Thanks to our Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for providing the Legos.

Be A Volunteen! 

Teen (and adult) volunteers are needed at the library. Those interested in volunteering must be 14 years of age or older. Minors (ages 14 – 17) must fill out the paperwork at the Reference Desk with a parent or guardian, and volunteer hours for minors may count toward community service hours. Examples of volunteer tasks including shelving, stamping cards, preparing new patron registration packets, other clerical duties and assisting with children’s and teen program. Please call Anne Crawford at 827-6950 for questions or information.

Jack Morgan VolunTeen Service Award

In November 2003, the Friends of the Library Ponte Vedra Beach established the Jack Morgan VolunTeen Service Award to honor one of its most active presidents, Jack Morgan, who led the cause to build the first library in Ponte Vedra Beach. Each year, a deserving teen whose volunteerism best captures the spirit of Jack Morgan’s dedication will receive a service award.

Applications may be picked up at the Young Adult Office, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.  Please contact  Young Adult/Technology Librarian Anne Crawford for more details (904) 827-6950. Thank you to all
of our teen volunteers!

Application Information: Minimum Qualifications: Active member of the VolunTeen Program at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch library,  Active member of the Teen Advisory Board at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library,  High school junior or senior in good academic standing,  Successful completion of a minimum of 50 library service hours, Uses service award towards the purchase of books or to enhance learning.  

Eligible Candidates Must:
Complete the application form (pages 2-3)
Submit one letter of recommendation, e.g., school teacher, pastor, club leader, other. (page 4)
Submit an academic standing certification form (page 5)
Write a 250-word essay on “How participation in the VolunTeen program has impacted my life.” (page 6)  

Service Award: $500  APPLICATIONS CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE YOUNG ADULT / VOLUNTEEN OFFICE AT THE LIBRARY.  For more information please call 827-6950.