The Ponte Vedra Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, has announced the following programs for June 2025. To see the complete schedule, go to sjcpls.org/branches/ponte-vedra-beach-branch.
Lego Building Competition
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 2
Think you have what it takes to make something amazing, interesting or innovative with Legos? Join others for a Lego competition at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. During this program, participants will be given a prompt and an hour to build their most impressive design, at the end of the hour participants vote on other builder’s creations. The team who creates the most popular build will receive a prize. Participants younger than 13 must have a participating parent or guardian in their team. Please RSVP (904-827-6950 or sjcpls.org).
Movie Matinees
3 p.m. June 4 — “Moana 2”
3 p.m. June 13 — “Wonka”
3 p.m. June 27 — “Dog Man”
Movies at the library are fun and relaxing events for all ages! Each session features a different film, ranging from family favorites and animated adventures to timeless classics and recent hits. Bring your friends, family or just yourself, and enjoy the show on the big screen in a cozy, community setting. Best of all, snacks are free! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult at all times.
Color, Craft & Connect
10 a.m. to noon June 10 and 24
Do you enjoy crocheting, knitting, embroidery or other craft? Bring your project or come to be inspired by other crafters! Coloring supplies will be provided.
Free Tech Help
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 12 and 26. Walk in.
Are you feeling frustrated by technology, such as how to use your laptop or your phone? Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s tech volunteer David Ross is here to help! Bring your device and your questions. Ross can help you one-on-one with your tech, including iPhone and Android cell phones or tablets, PC and Mac laptops, and Nook and Kindle readers.
Author Talk: Ralph Little
3-4 p.m. June 12
“Three Cold Wars: A Vermont Citizen-Soldier’s Life In The Infantry”
Local author Lt. Col. Ralph Little will present compelling details of his father’s military career from 1936 to 1962, including audacious maneuvers in multiple theaters of war.
Lt. Col. R. V. Little Jr. (Ret.) presents his first commercial book, a military biography/history that explores his father’s military career. The author's own service in Vietnam and the Cold War as both an intelligence and infantry officer and a recognized eye for detail equip him well to interpret military life and combat actions.
Most of his more than 300 publications and major reports were published within the Defense Department and President’s Office of National Drug Control Policy or as a columnist for a local Jacksonville newspaper. His multiple national awards allude to significant contributions in the analysis of military forces and illicit drugs, as well as international arms control and national intelligence estimates. Published articles in the Army Times and U.S. Coast Guard Navigator attest to the breadth of his military orientation. He is a docent at the Camp Blanding Military Museum, site of his subject's first year of federal service.
BYOBook Chat
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 18
Looking for a book club with a twist? Join Adult Services Librarian Stephanie for an evening of fun discussion during a new “Bring your Own Book Chat” program. Each month features a shared theme — no assigned title required. In June, choose any book that has a color in the title and come ready to talk about your pick. It’s a great way to discover new reads, share your favorites and connect with fellow book lovers. Perfect for avid readers looking for inspiration and engaging conversation in a relaxed, inclusive setting. RSVP (904-827-6950 or sjcpls.org).
Chef Warren: The Secret’s in the Sauce
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 24
Join Chef Warren as he shows how you can elevate your next dinner, barbecue or dessert with a variety of delicious and easy-to-prepare sauces that will leave your guests craving more. He’ll explain why pan sauces are so popular in high-end restaurants and how you can make your own at home in four quick and easy steps.
He will show you how to ramp up your barbecue sauce (even if it’s bottled) with just a few ingredients. And when it comes to desserts that will wow your guests, he’ll teach you how to whip up sauces that will take even plain fruit to a new level.
Chef Warren will end the presentation with a cooking demonstration, preparing a healthy entrée with sauce that anyone can replicate in their own home in less than 10 minutes. RSVP (904-827-6950 or sjcpls.org).
Financial Wellness Wednesday: Outsmart the Scammers
11 a.m. to noon June 25
Adults are invited to join a financial adviser each month at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library to learn tricks and tips to boost your financial wellness. June’s topic is “Outsmart the Scammers.” RSVP (904-827-6950 or sjcpls.org).
Ponte Vedra Writers Group
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 28
Calling all writers, future novelists and curious minds! Join this monthly program with engaging guest speaker, Margaret Nicholson, “Making Memoirs.” Brought to you by a partnership between the Ponte Vedra Writers Group, Florida Writers Association and the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Public Library. Come for the writing inspiration, stay for the literary magic and comradery!
