5/25/17 @ 1:40 p.m. - The Nassau County Library System and the Supervisor of Elections Office has created displays at each library branch in recognition of Memorial Day. The displays consist of library materials that are available for check-out, as well as FREE copies of the Nassau County Veterans of War Memorial Roll from the Supervisor of Elections Office.

For branch locations and hours of operation, please visit the Library's website.

5/19/17 @ 1:00 p.m. - The Nassau County Public Library System has begun registrations for Summer Reading Programs!

Children from birth to age 11 can register for Summer Reading for Kids. This year's theme is "Build A Better World". After you register online, bring each registered child into a library branch to receive a back pack containing a reading log, stickers, and fun activity sheets. For each week they return their reading log to the library, they will receive a prize (while supplies last). Registration is open until July 31st.

Teens and adults ages 13 and up also have a summer reading program. All you have to do is register online and read at least one book per week to be entered into a drawing for one of five Kindle Fires! They will also have drawings for signed copies of three of David Baldacci's books, The Finisher, The Keeper, and Width of the World. Be sure to register right away so you don't miss out on any drawings!

To sign up, please visit the Library's webpage. For questions, please call  (904) 530-6500.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/26/17 @ 11:05 a.m. - The Nassau County Library System will be hosting a series of discussions related to Florida's history. Participants will learn about discoveries that have been made throughout the State, as well as significant milestones in the past and present.

Each series will take place at Florida State Community College - Nassau Campus in the David Yulee Room. Please see below schedule of events or view the attached flyer:

Monday, May 1, 2017 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
The State of Research in Northeast Florida History, presented by David Michael Holt, FSCJ Department of History.

Monday, May 22, 2017 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
John Muir's Footsteps in Florida, 150th Anniversary, presented by John Hendricks, West Nassau Historical Society.

Monday, June 12, 2017 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Fantastic Archaeology: Florida Frauds, Myths & Mysteries, presented by Emily Jane Murray, Florida Public Archaeology Network.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate should contact the FSCJ library at (904) 548-4467 or Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 at least 5 days in advance to request accommodations.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/25/17 @ 8:45 a.m. - The Friends of the Library will be holding a book sale this weekend and all proceeds will benefit the Fernandina Beach Library. The sale will be held in the Peck Gymnasium located at 516 South 10th Street in Fernandina Beach and will feature thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books.

The event begins on Thursday, April 27th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a special preview for Friends of the Library members. If you are not a member but wish to get a sneak peak of all the great things they have to offer, you can join at the door!

The doors will open to the general public on Friday, April 28th from 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 29th from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the Fernandina Beach Library at (904) 530-6500.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/1/17 @ 11:10 a.m. - The Nassau County Library System is working on their Long Range Plan and over the next eight months, will be seeking the public's opinion about existing library services, as well as services everyone would like to see offered. Please consider taking this survey and encourage others to do so as well.

If you have any questions about the Nassau County Library System, please contact Director Dawn Bostwick at (904) 530-6501 or via e-mail at dbostwick@nassaucountyfl.com. You may also visit the Library's website for information on a variety of topics including services offered, upcoming events, and access to e-books.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/23/17 @ 2:30 p.m. - The Nassau County Library System is holding the below special programs in celebration of Black History Month:

28th Annual National African American Read-In
Listen to a reading of poetry, speeches, books, etc. written by African Americans, or bring your own samples to share.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Hilliard Branch Library, 15821 County Road 108, Hilliard

African American History in Nassau County
Listen as Neil Frink, Charles Albert, Marsha Phelts, and Maple Pratt share their knowledge and experiences in Nassau County.
Monday, February 27, 2017
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Fernandina Beach Library Community Room

If you have any questions regarding these programs, please contact the Library System at (904) 530-6500. For information regarding future Library Programs, please visit their website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/12/16 at 3:10 p.m.

The phone lines to the Fernandina Brach Library have been restored. Thank you for your patience.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/11/16 at 2:44 p.m.

The phone lines at the Fernandina Branch Library are currently down. AT&T is aware of the issue and are trying to resolve it. The branch is still open to the public and residents can still use the  wireless internet and computers located within the branch without any problems.

If you need to speak with someone or need additional information in the meantime, please email Library Director Dawn Bostwick at dbostwick@nassaucountyfl.com, as well as Assistant Library Director, Janet Loveless at jloveless@nassaucountyfl.com. They will respond to your message as soon as possible.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

The last day of school is tomorrow and as we all know, it's important for children to continue reading during the summer to they don't lose any of their skills. In fact, research shows that children who don't read during the summer can lose up to three months of reading progress!

Encourage your children to learn, read and have fun this summer with many of the Summer Reading Programs offered by the Nassau County Library System. Each participant will be given a bag of supplies including a reading log and stickers. For each book read, they will place sticker in their reading log and visit the library each week to receive a prize.

Age groups are as follows:

• Ages 0-6
• Ages 7-11
• Ages 12-18

There is also a reading group for ages 19 and up so adults, set a good example by participating in your own summer reading program!

Register now through the Library's website. For more information, please contact Youth Librarian, Michelle Forde, at mforde@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Each year, the Board of County Commissioners select a volunteer to the recognized at the Nassau County Volunteer Center's Annual Awards Luncheon. Nominations are submitted from the various County departments that utilize volunteers such as the Library, Animal Control, and the County Extension Office.

This year's winner is Dee Torre Kaufman and she was recognized at the Annual Volunteer Luncheon on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Dee has been volunteering for the Nassau County Library System since 2009 through the Fernandina Beach Friends of the Library. She has served as First Vice President and Campaign Chair for six years and currently serves as President. Her primary role has been grant writing and coordinating fundraising events. Dee has written numerous grants on the Library's behalf, earning $129,00 in grant funding to be used to assist with program costs, purchase of library materials and equipment. She developed and helped organize unique fundraising events including Pony Up and Party, Story Telling Slam, and Food for Thought. These events combined raised over $36,000.

When asked why she volunteers, Dee stated that she believes in giving back to her community. She had a great career and remains passionate about education, literacy, and building the capacity of the next generation. She indicated that volunteering has provided her with an opportunity to meet many other people from a wide variety of backgrounds that share her passion to help the community. Dee stated, "We have all learned more about ourselves and our community by working through good times and through all the struggles, and ultimately achieved our goal of obtaining a new facility for the Fernandina Branch. We could not have done this without the help of the community and we are grateful to everyone involved in helping make our dream a reality".

Nassau County is grateful to you Dee, as well as the other members of the Friends of the Library organizations throughout the County for all you have done for our library system.  The dedication you have demonstrated and the commitment you have made to improve the quality of life for your fellow citizens reflect great credit upon you and all Nassau County residents. Thanks for all you do!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office