Behind The SJCenes Podcast Features Library’s Nov. 13 Hastings Branch Grand Opening and Feb. 20 Career Fair
- 5 November 2026
- Category: Public Library System SJC News
- Tags: 2026
The library offers six branches and bookmobile services.
Key Points
- The 10,000-square-foot Hastings facility will feature a full-service library with a dedicated children’s area, drive-up book drop, meeting spaces, a seed library, and an HHS satellite office.
- The Career Fair strengthens the local workforce by connecting residents with career opportunities close to home and supporting long-term economic vitality in St. Johns County.
- The eLibrary has a wide range of digital resources — including ebooks, video, music, comics, magazines, databases, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal online, and more.
On November 4, 2026, Robert Camastro and Alexandra Barr from the St. Johns County Public Library System promoted the Nov. 13 Hastings Branch Grand Opening and the Feb. 20 Career fair during the Behind the SJCenes podcast broadcast live on WSOS 103.9 FM. Listen to the full episode on the St. Johns County YouTube Channel or any major streaming platform. Behind the SJCenes episodes and other shows are available at the SJC Podcasts web page.
The St. Johns County Public Library System and Health and Human Services (HHS) are excited to announce the official grand opening of the new Hastings Community Center and Library on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. The public is invited to celebrate as a new chapter begins on Main Street in Hastings. Following the official dedication ceremony in the morning, the Community Center and Library will formally open their doors to the public for the first time.
Also, the St. Johns County Public Library System and St. Johns County Department of Economic Development invite local businesses and organizations to participate in the upcoming Career Fair at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center on Saturday, February 20, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event provides an excellent opportunity for employers to connect with a variety of job seekers and students from various fields, making it an ideal platform to promote job opportunities and foster professional relationships. Organizations interested in participating can register for free by completing the online registration form.
Behind the Scenes is produced every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. on WSOS 103.9, with a bi-weekly recap of the previous day’s Board of County Commissioners’ meeting and a featured guest interview for a live radio broadcast. The program is an effort to support the Community Trust priority of the County’s Strategic Plan. The goal is to enhance community trust through proactive communication to foster engagement and build an environment of public participation.
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