St. Johns County Public Library System and Mayday Ice Cream Invite Community to Vote on Book-Inspired Flavors

• 31 December 2025
• Category: SJC News Public Library System
• Tags: 2025

The St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) is celebrating Library Lovers’ Month in February with a sweet community collaboration.

Partnering with Mayday Ice Cream, library staff have created original ice cream flavors inspired by books, and the public is invited to help choose the winner.

Now through January 11, 2026, community members can cast votes for their favorite book-inspired flavors. The top selections will be produced and released at Mayday Ice Cream locations throughout St. Johns County during February, offering a delicious way to celebrate reading and libraries.

Book-inspired ice cream flavors include:

• Once Upon a Thyme: Honey-thyme ice cream with lemon shortbread bits
• Second Breakfast: Toasted oats with coffee and maple syrup
• Where the Wild Flavors Are: Wild blueberry and dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt
• Edmund’s Reward: Turkish delight ice cream with edible rose petals, light rose essence, strawberries, saffron, and a touch of clove

“Mayday Ice Cream began as a partner during National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and we’re thrilled to scoop up another opportunity to collaborate for Library Lovers’ Month,” said Debra Rhodes Gibson, SJCPLS Director. “Bringing the community together over books and ice cream is the perfect recipe for connection.”

Voting is open online and will close promptly at 11:59 p.m. January 11, 2026.

For more information about Library Lovers’ Month or the St. Johns County Public Library System, visit the St. Johns County Public Library System website.