{"id":265275,"date":"2026-05-10T00:57:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T00:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/265275\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T00:57:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T00:57:17","slug":"st-lucie-county-libraries-offer-youth-and-teen-activities-st-lucie-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/265275\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Lucie County libraries offer youth and teen activities | St. Lucie County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ST. LUCIE COUNTY \u2013 St. Lucie County\u2019s libraries offer a variety of programs for the entire family from scavenger hunts to bilingual storytimes.<\/p>\n<p>May events for children and families:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Baby &amp; Me Storytime on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Morningside Branch. Best suited for infants up to 18 months.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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 \u2013 5 years. No experience or equipment is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Tweens &amp; Teens (Ages 11-18)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Come Through and Chill on Thursday, May 21 &amp; 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>Weekly programs: The library also hosts recurring weekly sessions, including Family Storytime, Baby &amp; Me, Storytime Jam, Bilingual Storytime Jam, Music &amp; Motion for Kids, Pre-school Storybook Craft, and Tales &amp; Play. Please check the library website for the specific days and branch locations for these recurring events.<\/p>\n<p>Library directions and hours<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Pruitt Campus Library Branch: 500 N.W. California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 34986. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Port St. Lucie Branch is currently closed for renovations.<\/p>\n<p>All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stlucielibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.stlucielibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ST. 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