Fizz, Boom, Read Program
Children and teens up to age 17 are invited to participate in WFPL’s 2014 Fizz, Boom, Read program, which focuses on experimenting with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
This interactive program is a fun way for students to keep their minds sharp throughout the summer months. Join us for our summer reading game and interactive enrichment programs where you can win prizes for reading books, partake in science experiments and meet new people.
Registration begins Saturday, May 3, at any West Florida Public Library location. The program begins June 3 through August 9.
Book Clubs
Held on the third Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Main Library
The following books will be read:
o April 16 -The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
o May 21 - Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
o June 18 - The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert
o July 16 - The English Girl by Daniel Silva
o August 20 - Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri
- American Girl Book Club (preregistered girls ages 7 to 13)
Held monthly on the third Saturday, 2 p.m., Southwest Branch
- Books to Film Book Club (Adults)
Held monthly on the fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m., Tryon Branch
- Kids R.E.A.D. to the Dogs
Held monthly on the third Saturday, 10 a.m., Tryon Branch; and monthly on the fourth Saturday, 10 a.m., Southwest Branch
o The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program improves children's reading and communication skills by reading to a dog. R.E.A.D. dogs are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their owner/handlers as a team, going to schools, libraries and many other settings as reading companions for children. The mission of the R.E.A.D. program is to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of registered therapy teams as literacy mentors.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, April 17
- Storytime, Tryon Branch – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Crafternoons for Youth, Main Library – 4 to 5 p.m.
- Storytime, Century Branch – 4 to 5 p.m.
- Easter at the Library – Century Branch, 5 to 6 p.m.
- GED Class, Molino Branch – 6 to 7 p.m.
Friday, April 18
All West Florida Public Library locations are closed today in observance of Good Friday
Saturday, April 19
- KIDS: Read to the Dogs, Tryon Branch – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Sensory Play Saturday, Main Library – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Author Visit: Tracy Minnis, Southwest Branch – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Book Club: American Girl, Southwest Branch – 2 to 3 p.m.
- Storytime, Westside Branch – 2 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, April 20
All West Florida Public Library locations are closed today in observance of Easter
For a complete listing of April happenings at the West Florida Public Library by branch click here or view the events calendar on MyWFPL.com here. Residents may also follow @MyWFPL on Twitter.
