ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie County’s libraries offer a variety of programs for the entire family from scavenger hunts to bilingual storytimes.
May events for children and families:
• LEGOs and More: Children are invited to build and create with LEGOs and other building toys, encouraging fine motor skills and creative thinking. Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakewood Park Branch Saturday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Morningside Branch.
• Baby & Me Storytime on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Morningside Branch. Best suited for infants up to 18 months.
• Gaming with the Switch 2 on Saturday, May 16 at 3 p.m. at the Hurston Branch. Explore the world of Mario Kart and more on the newest console. Fun, social gaming for kids.
• LEGO Fun at the Library on Tuesday, May 19 at 5 p.m. at the Lewis Branch. A dedicated time for elementary-aged students to build, create, and share their LEGO masterpieces.
• Ballet Bilingual Storytime on Thursday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lewis Branch. With Tutu Ballet School. Through stories, songs, ballet and dance, little ones will explore movement. Best suited for ages 18 months to 5 years. No experience or equipment is necessary. Presented in English and Spanish.
• Ballet Story Time Jam on Friday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lewis Branch. With Tutu Ballet School. Through stories, songs, ballet and dance, little ones will explore movement. Best suited for ages 18 months – 5 years. No experience or equipment is necessary.
Tweens & Teens (Ages 11-18)
• Come Through and Chill on Thursday, May 21 & 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Lewis Branch. A casual space for teens to hang out, listen to music and work on crafts or homework.
• Teen Gaming Tournament on Saturday, May 16 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Park Branch. Compete against other teens for prizes and bragging rights in our monthly Nintendo Switch tournament.
• Teen/Tween Crafternoon on Tuesday, May 19 at 4:15 p.m. at the Morningside Branch. A creative workshop tailored for the interests of middle and high school students.
• Teen Writing Hour on Saturday, May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Lewis Branch. An introductory program meant to help young writers understand the basics of writing and help them build the skills necessary to hone their craft and creativity.
Weekly programs: The library also hosts recurring weekly sessions, including Family Storytime, Baby & Me, Storytime Jam, Bilingual Storytime Jam, Music & Motion for Kids, Pre-school Storybook Craft, and Tales & Play. Please check the library website for the specific days and branch locations for these recurring events.
Library directions and hours
• Susan B. Kilmer Branch: 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce, 34950. Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Lakewood Park Branch: 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce, 34951. Hours: Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Morningside Branch: 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 34952. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Paula A. Lewis Branch: 2950 SW Rosser Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fla. 34953. Hours: Monday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Pruitt Campus Library Branch: 500 N.W. California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 34986. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Zora Neale Hurston Branch: 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce, 34947. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Port St. Lucie Branch is currently closed for renovations.
All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit: www.stlucielibrary.org.