The Ponte Vedra Recorder Nov. 12, 2015 | Page 14

14 Community News Ponte Vedra Recorder · November 12, 2015 November events at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library The Recorder The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library has a wide variety of programs and events scheduled for the month of November to help you and your family enjoy the fall season and even gear up for the holidays. From story time for young ones to a “Downton Abbey”-themed workshop, there’s plenty to enjoy for all ages at the library this month. For more information about calendar listings, call (904) 827-6950. The library is located at 101 Library Blvd. Free Nemours BrightStart Screenings for ages 3 - 5 Thurs., Nov. 12 from 10am12:30 p.m. Children ages 3 - 5 are invited to receive a free, 10-minute Early Literacy Screening at the library, courtesy of Nemours BrightStart. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis by a Nemours representative. Utilize this free screening to find out where your child’s literacy strengths lie, and what you can do to help them improve in any other areas before they start school. Adventures in the Arts Ellen Diamond Thurs., Nov. 12 @ 2 p.m. Please join the group for a presentation by contemporary impressionist artist, Ellen Diamond, on “Experiment Before Your Eyes.” This free program is made possible by FOCUS Cummer and the Friends of the Library. LEGO Club for Tweens (now for ages 8 - 12) Weds., Nov. 18 from 3 p.m.4:30 p.m. Tweens ages 8 - 12 are invited to the library for an afternoon of building with Legos and hanging out. No registration is necessary and it’s free. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for providing the Legos for this very special program just for Tweens, including our pink Legos. Tween girl Lego lovers, the library wants you to join the club, too. All young LEGO lovers, please enjoy the brand-new LEGO table in the Children’s Department, purchased by the Friends of the Library, so that this special program may just be for Tweens. FALL “Just for Babies” and Family Storytimes Just for Babies - Nov. 12 at 10:15 a.m.; for babies up to 15 months of age and their caregivers. This infant lapsit is designed for one-on-one interaction between caregiver and baby. Families with multiple children are encouraged to attend Family Storytime. Family Storytime - Held on Thurs., Nov. 5, 12, & 19 at 11 a.m.; for children 16 months - 5 years and their families, though no child will be turned away. These storytimes feature music, dancing, books, fingerplays, and more. Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants presents “Christmas at Downton” Sat., Nov. 21 @ 2 p.m. Do you love “Downton Abbey” or simply enjoy making your home festive for the holidays? Cathy and Marilyn, members of the Las AdelLIBRARY continues on Page 15