December Programs and Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of December at the West Florida Public Library (WFPL) locations in Escambia County. For more information about events, please contact the Main Library at (850) 436-5060 and follow @MyWFPL on Twitter.

West Florida Public Library Locations

• Main Library: 239 North Spring Street, Pensacola, (850) 436-5060
• Century Branch: 7991 North Century Boulevard, Century, (850) 256-6217
• Genealogy Branch Library: 5740 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola, (850) 494-7373
• Molino Branch: 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino, (850) 435-1760
• Southwest Branch: 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, (850) 453-7780
• Tryon Branch: 1200 Langley Avenue, Pensacola, (850) 471-6980
• Westside Branch: 1301 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, (850) 595-1047

For exact hours of each WFPL location, visit mywfpl.com/hours-and-locations/.

December Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Highlighted Programs: Santa Visits the Library

An Evening With Santa

• Thursday, December 11, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch

Santa and Mrs. Claus will sing Jingle Bells, pose for photos and each child will receive a free book.

Pajama Story Time With Santa

• Monday, December 15, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

Wear your cozy pajamas, bring your blankets and join us for caroling, Christmas stories, milk and cookies and a visit from Santa himself. This will be a great photo opportunity, so parents, be sure to bring your cameras.

Santa Visits Story Time

• Tuesday, December 16, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch

Santa and Mrs. Claus will sing Jingle Bells, pose for photos and greet each child. (recommended for preschool age children)

Little Santa’s Holiday Party

• Tuesday, December 16, 6 p.m. – Main Library

Ever wonder how Santa Claus came to be? Children will decorate a holiday cookie, enjoy carols with the Pensacola Choral Society and learn the backstory of the jolly ol' elf from the man himself!

Meet Santa and Sing Carols

• Thursday, December 18, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Meet Santa, sing carols and enjoy holiday treats.

Christmas With Santa

• Thursday, December 18, 6 p.m. – Century Branch

Enjoy a story, cookies and a visit with Santa Claus. Each child will receive a gift from Santa.

Classic Movie Night

• Thursday, December 4, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch                                                                    

A Christmas Story (1983, Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin, 98 minutes, PG)  

Genealogical Society Meeting and Program

• Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Library

Mrs. Jackie Wilson from the Pensacola Historic Trust will be the guest speaker.

A Winter Wonderland Crafternoon Special

• Saturday, December 6, 1 p.m. – Main Library, Children’s Craft Room

Be one of the first dozen children age 8 or older to sign up at the Children’s desk and you’ll get to make your own winter wonderland snow globe.

Topsy-Turvy Tuesdays

• Tuesday, December 9, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Elementary age children are invited to join Miss Martha to discuss Elvis and the Underdogs by Jenny Lee.

Teen Paradox Group

• Wednesday, December 10, 5 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Get together with other budding writers and work on some fun short story activities.

Outside the Box: Gift Wrapping 101

• Thursday, December 11, 4:30 p.m. – Main Library, Children’s Craft Room

Come to our hands-on gift wrap lab where we'll reveal tips and tricks to disguise all types of treasures!

Family Movie Matinee

• Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch

The Polar Express, rated G, 100 minutes

Winter Holiday Party

• Saturday, December 13, 12 p.m. – Westside Branch

Listen to festive stories and make a holiday craft at our annual holiday party!

In the Kitchen with Jamie and Wendy

• Monday, December 15, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Learn about good food choices as a family. Cooking demonstrations and a present to take home.

Group Hug Series

• Monday, December 15, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch

This adult program will feature the local community group, doTERRA, and an introduction to the healing oils of the Bible.

Movie Night for Grown-ups

• Tuesday, December 16, 5 p.m. – Tryon Branch

The Nightmare Before Christmas, 76 minutes, rated PG

Adult Book Discussion

• Wednesday, December 17, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library

Join us to discuss Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Goldfinch.

Make Christmas Ornaments and Wreaths

• Wednesday, December 17, 11 a.m. – Genealogy Library

Make ‘n’ Take

• Thursday, December 18, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch

Make your own loom potholder.

Cartoon Matinee

• Saturday, December 20, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch

Cartoon movies to be shown: Polar Express, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Scooby Doo Where Are You Series, Superman the Animated Series and Looney Tunes.  Each child receives free popcorn and bottled water. Special thanks to the Friends of the Southwest Branch.

Kids R.E.A.D. to Dogs

• Saturday, December 20, 10 a.m. – Tryon Branch

Build your reading confidence while reading to our doggy literacy partners.  Sign up is requested.

Adult Book Discussion

• Monday, December 29, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

Divine Fury: A History of Genius by Darrin M. McMahon

Books to Film Bookclub

• Tuesday, December 30, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Every Secret Thing by Laura Lippman.

Ongoing Programs

Art Exhibits

• Now through Wednesday, December 31 – Molino Branch

Hanging exhibit: Featuring works by Mary Black.

Display case: Lil King will be displaying her collection of angels.

• Post It Note Art Contest for teens, now through December 24 – Tryon Branch

Fall GED Classes

• Weekly on Monday and Thursday, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

Students need to take the TABE and fill out the online application to enroll: http://bit.ly/1q5WAK9. Cost for GED class is $30 per semester and semesters run the same as Escambia County Schools.

Family Game Night

• Weekly on Monday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Main Library

Saturday Chess Club

• Weekly on Saturday (through December 20), 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Learn to play chess for ages 8 to 14.

Storytime for Children

Main Library

• Weekly on Wednesday (through December 17), 10:30 a.m.

Century Branch

• Weekly on Thursday (through December 18), 4:00 p.m.

Southwest Branch

• Weekly on Tuesday (through December 16), 10:30 a.m.

Tryon Branch

Lapsit Storytime for Babies

• Weekly on Tuesday, (through December 16), 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

• Weekly on Thursday, (through December 18), 10:30 a.m.

Molino Branch

• Weekly on Wednesday (through December 17), 10:30 a.m.