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St. Johns County Public Library System Set to Kick-off National Library Week

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 2:56pm

The St. Johns County Public Library System invites the community to celebrate National Library Week beginning April 10th. National Library Week is an annual celebration of all types of libraries, with the theme this year being “Create Your Own Story @ Your Library.” This year’s library week honorary chair is one of the world’s most popular storytellers, best-selling author John Grisham.

Each branch library in St. Johns County has many different events planned throughout the week, including theater, genealogy class, parties with Cookie Mouse, Bingo for Books, storytimes and more.

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Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011, 9:53pm

St. Johns Libraries Discuss Adding Internet Filters to Block Porn

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- A public workshop on internet filters on library computers Wednesday addressed several complaints from the community.

St. Johns County libraries currently do not have electronic filters on computers used by adults. But there are filters on computers used by children and teenagers in each of the county's branches, said St. Johns County Library Advisory Board Chairwoman Carolee Bertisch.

However, some have expressed concerns over the ability of adults to look up pornography on public computers.

Library Director Debra Rhodes Gibson said Wednesday that the board voted to change its internet policy recently to prohibit use that would be considered "harmful to children," but that new policy is still under legal review.

Gibson explained this new policy would allow library staff to ask people to navigate away from porn sites, though it would not add electronic filters.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011, 8:05am

St. Johns County Commissioner Mark P. Miner is holding a series of community meetings to re-connect with the community following his year-long deployment with the Florida National Guard. Miner returned to his post as the District 3 Commissioner in January. Ray Quinn, who was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist, served as Commissioner during Miner’s leave of absence.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, February 4th, 2011, 12:42pm

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Mose Historic State Park will celebrate the first free black community in the United States during Black History Month on Saturday, February 12, 2011.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011, 1:50pm

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St. Augustine art galleries. Park for free at the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, where sightseeing trains and trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district - or go on your own self-guided art walk. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com.

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