St. Lucie County, FL

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The Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library is located at 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce, Florida 34947, just west of 29th Street. To see it in Google Maps, click here.

The facility is named in honor of Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), famed African American author, storyteller, folklorist and anthropologist who was born in Notasulga, Alabama, grew up in Eatonville, Florida, and spent the last two years of her life in Fort Pierce where she is buried. The Hurston Branch Library is also the starting point of the Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail and home of Ade Rossman's "Zora Art Series," a cycle of paintings commissioned in 2006 by the St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Department.

Marvin E. Hobson, Assistant Professor at Indian River State College, spoke in 2019 at the Hurston Branch about Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo," Zora Neale Hurston's story of Cudjo Lewis, a survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. Professor Hobson's lecture can be viewed on YouTube here.

For an idea of what's going at the branch recently check out the video below. 

Contact
Telephone: 772-462-2154
Branch Supervisor: Kathleen Flynn
Children's Program Specialist: Alex Rupprath

Please note all programs are subject to change. Call 772-462-2154 to confirm a specific program or date. 

Children's Programs

Story Time Jam
Thursday @ 10:30 a.m.
Reading & Rhythm - Clap, dance and listen to stories! For kids ages 3 to 5.

Pre-School Storybook Craft
Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to listen to stories, then join their parents and caregivers for a related craft.

S.T.E.A.M. Power!
The 1st Saturday of each month @ 3:00 p.m.
Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math in fun ways! Learn about weather, rainbows, color, motion, and more. Most suited for kids in grade K-5.

Click here for program descriptions. For dates and times please check the calendar or call 772-462-2154.

Program for All Ages

Virtual Reality
Each 3rd Saturday of the month at 3:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in a 3D world! All ages welcome. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an .

Adult Programs

DIY Sewing Time
2-hour sessions available by appointment
We have sewing machines that are available for use within the Library. There’s a limited supply of thread and notions just bring your own fabric. Staff are available to assist with the machines, but sewing instruction is not available.
Suited for patrons ages 16 years and up.

Book-A-Tech
One-on-one basic computer assistance by appointment! Call, email or come in to reserve your 30‐minute time slot. Bring your own device or use the library computers. An appointment is required. To schedule an appointment please contact Rachel Rhoat at 772‐462‐6876 or by e-mail at rhoatr@stlucieco.org

Events may be cancelled for holidays and other closures. For a full listing and to confirm specific events please see the Hurston Branch Library calendar.