5/22/23 @ 10:30 a.m.

Our pop-up Cat Café is back and this time, we’re bringing it to Hilliard! This is event is cosponsored by the Nassau County Public Library System and Nassau County Animal Services.

Grab a drink, read a book, and cuddle with friendly, adoptable felines! Tickets are $10 each for each person visiting with the cats and each ticket gives you one hour of reading and cuddling time. Reservations are required and can be made at www.nassaureads.com.

While we are looking for loving homes for the cats, adoption is not required to participate in the
event.

All proceeds will benefit the Nassau County Public Library System and Nassau County Animal Care & Control.

Event Location:
Hilliard Library, 45821 County Road 108

Date(s):
Wednesday, June 21st beginning at 10:00 a.m. through Friday, June 23rd
Appointments are scheduled by the hour. Schedule yours at www.nassaureads.com.

-Sabrina Robertson 
​ Public Information Officer

4/18/23 @ 9:00 a.m. - 

Join us at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library on May 11th at 6pm with speaker Eliot Kleinberg for his presentation “War in Paradise: World War II in Florida”. In the first weeks after Pearl Harbor pulled America into a two-front war, Germany’s U-Boats worked with impunity. Off Florida alone, they sank 24 ships. Some of Florida’s very features that attracted tourists made it a logical place for soldiers as well. The state, a strategic asset for its geography and climate, became an armed camp. Hotels turned into barracks, and hospitals, bases and airfields increased from 8 to 172 by 1943. The sleepy southern state became one of the nation’s hotspots, and Florida would never be the same.

This program is funded by a Florida Talks grant from Florida Humanities and is sponsored by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library and the Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island-Historic Harbor Front.

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

4/13/23 @ 3:45 p.m.

A Meet the Author Event has been scheduled for Thursday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Fernandina Beach Library Branch.

Don’t miss this chance to meet author William A. Glass!  He will be discussing two novels he has written.  His novel As Good As Can Be is set in the 1950s and is centered around a wayward child growing up in a military family.  Glass will also be talking about Off Broadway: A Marriage Drama. This story follows the story of Cindy and David, a couple who got married too young. Several years later, they both have hectic careers that put a strain on their relationship.
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We hope you will come and engage in conversation with Mr. Glass!  Please visit nassaureads.com for more information and to RSVP for this FREE event.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in this program should contact (904) 530-6500 or the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8770(v) or (800) 955-8771(TDD) at least 72 hours in advance to request such accommodations.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

4/2/23 @ 10:30 p.m. - The National Association of Counties (NACo) has proclaimed April as National County Government Month. Each day this month, we will provide different facts about Nassau County, including its history, services provided and more.

Today, we would like to focus on all the wonderful opportunities made available to our residents through the Nassau County Public Library System. There are currently five branches to serve you: Fernandina, Callahan, Hillard, Bryceville and the Yulee Branch located within Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Not only does each branch have a variety of materials available to you including books, movies, cds, and puzzles, each branch also offers programs for residents of all ages. From community book discussions to story time for toddlers… from adult crafting parties to game nights for teens….there is literally something for everyone! 

Can’t make it to the library during business hours? Use one of our intelligent lockers to pick up materials after reserving them through the library website.
Your friendly library system also offers language courses, reading programs, and technology and research assistance.

Oh, and did we mention that most of these services are free with your library card? Plus, your library card also gives you access to the online cloud library where you can find e-books, magazines, stream movies and more!

Don’t wait any longer to visit your nearest library branch and learn about the endless possibilities that await you. You can also learn more by visiting their website at www.nassaureads.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

3/31/23 @ 900 a.m. - In case you missed it! The Fernandina Beach Library will be hosting a Spring Festival tomorrow, Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 11am-2pm. This free event will feature games and activities for kids of all ages including: live (kid friendly) music; crafts; game booths; balloon art; face painting; touch-a-truck; and Musical Instrument Petting Zoo. It will also include appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog, Smokey Bear, and superhero characters. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/14/23 @ 12:40 p.m. - The Fernandina Beach Library will host a free beading class for teens ages 13-17. During this class, you will learn how to make a stretchy bracelet from start to finish.

WHAT: Beading Class
WHEN: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 3pm-7pm
WHERE: Fernandina Library Branch, 25 N. 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

RSVP at www.nassaureads.com.

This class is sponsored by Front Porch Beads. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Fernandina Library at (904) 530-6500, option 1. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/2/23 @ 10:00 a.m. 

In January, the Library announced a new informational series "Welcome to the Library" where residents can come in, have a cup of coffee and learn more about everything the Nassau County Public Library System has to offer. Examples include issuing of passports, foreign language programs, e-Books, movie streaming services, technology assistance, and more! 

The next two sessions have been scheduled for Wednesday, March 15th at 10:00 a.m. and Monday, March 27th at 5:30 p.m. at the Fernandina Beach Library. 

RSVP at www.nassaureads.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer 

2/23/23 @ 3:45 p.m. - The Fernandina Beach Library will host an Author Talk with Olivia deBelle Byrd on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Join them and enjoy a humorous talk of Southern anecdotes. Like many Southerners, Olivia has a knack for turning ordinary happenings into entertainment. This award-winning author's books will be available for purchase at the event. 

There is no fee to participate in this event. Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations in order to participate in this program should contact the Library at (904) 548-4660 or the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8770 (v) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD) at least 72 hours in advance to request such accommodations. 

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

2/20/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

The Hilliard Library Branch will host an African American Read-In event on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6pm. Join us as Reverend Johnnie Green leads us in reading poetry and other selections by African American authors. You may participate by bringing a 1-2 minute reading from any material written by an African American. Participation is not required, but encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Public Library System at (904) 530-6500.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer