February Programs and Events at the West Florida Public Libraries

Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of February 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/.

February Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Highlighted Programs: Handmade and Green Living 

Valentine Candy Craft

• Monday, February  9, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

Hey kids! Create a candy heart lollipop along with a Valentine card to give someone special!  Space is limited; registration required.

Giving Your Heart Away

• Thursday, February 12, 5 p.m. – Century Branch

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating your love for someone special. Come enjoy stories, treats, and make a handmade valentine.

Save the Planet One Valentine at a Time

• Thursday, February 12, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Creatively repurpose materials to create beautiful valentines! Have a heart and save the planet one valentine at a time!

Really Knit Stuff!

• Thursday, February 19, 4 p.m. – Main Library, Craft Room

Learn to Knit and Crochet at the library! All levels of experience from beginners to advanced welcome. Advanced signup required.

Pet Pageant

• Thursday, February 19,  4:30 p.m. – Main Library, Children’s Department

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library, make paper crowns and walk the runway at our Pet Pageant where every contestant wins!  Learn about being good stewards to animals through appreciating all they do to help sustain us as humans.

Make N Take

• Thursday, February 19, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Families will learn how to make jars of relaxing "Bath Soak" to use for themselves or a loved one.  Sponsored by the Friends of Southwest Branch Library.

Group Hug

• Monday, February 23, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch

The Pensacola Rose Society will share tips and give participants a chance to stop and smell the roses this Valentine's season!

Make Your Own Laundry Soap

• Tuesday, February 24, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch

The best homemade laundry soap!  See how it's made and take home a sample to try.

New Programs:

Black History Special Display

• Monday, February 2, Molino Branch

Special library display, in honor of Black History Month. This display will last through February 28. 

Teen Fun

• Monday, February 2,  Daily all month – Tryon Branch

Book Face Photos:  Become someone else!  Send in a photo of you holding up a book cover with a face in place of your face.  The best pictures will be posted in the Paradox Room.

Blind Date with a Book:  Check out a book without knowing the title, then write a review on the cover when you have finished reading.

SWBL Friends Classic Movie Series

• Thursday, February 5, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Featured movie: On Golden Pond

West Florida Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

• Saturday, February 7, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Library, Meeting Room

Genealogical Society business meeting and program: When Freedom Came: Black History presented by Mr. Bert Outlaw.

Researching Black Family Histories

• Saturday, February 7, 11 a.m. – Genealogy Library

Mr. Bert Outlaw will discuss and demonstrate how to research individual Black Family Histories.

Movie Night for Grown ups

• Tuesday, February 10, 5 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Featured movie:  Guardians of the Galaxy, 121 minutes, Rated PG-13

Teen Paradox Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash

• Wednesday, February 11, 5 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Celebrate Anti-Valentine’s Day by making anti-valentines for that special unlovable someone.  Enjoy anti-love music and games; come for fun, food and anti-love filled prizes.

Pensacola Opera Presents Pinocchio

• Thursday, February 12, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library

Pensacola Opera Presents Pinocchio by John Davies.  Pinocchio is peer pressured into skipping school, but realizes he's made a big mistake when he finds himself in the grips of an evil puppeteer. 

Tabletop Game Night

• Thursdays, February 12  and 26, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room C

More than Monopoly, new and exciting tabletop games for everyone.  Check out fun games such as Settles of Catan, Ticket to Ride, miniatures and more.  Fun for the whole family.

Topsy-Turvy Tuesday

• Tuesday, February 17,  4 p.m. – Tryon Branch 

Pensacola Opera presents How Andy Found His Voice.  Andy is bullied at school but can’t    find the courage to defend himself until he receives a visit from several spirits of operas past.

Adult Book Discussions

• Wednesday,  February 18,  10:30 a.m. – Main Library, Public Conference Room

The group will discuss the book: “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr.

• Monday, February 23, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

The group will discuss book: “My Antonia” by Willa Cather

• Tuesday, February 24, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Books to Film Bookclub:  This month’s bookclub choice for adults is Before I Go To Sleep by S. J. Watson.

American Girl Bookclub

• Saturday, February 21, 2 p.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Girls will receive the book: “Meet Kaya” and explore the world of the Native American girl through crafts, games and activities. Registration required.

In the Kitchen with Jamie & Wendy

• Monday, February 23,  4 p.m. – Tryon Branch

This program teaches healthy eating habits & is in partnership with the Escambia County Extension Service.

Make-n-Take

• Thursday, February 26, 4:30 p.m. – Main Library, Craft Room

Youth ages 8 and up are invited to build a model Hummer!  Registration is required.  This program is sponsored by the Pensacola Modeleers and the Friends of the West Florida Public Library.

Crafternoon

• Saturday, February 28, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch

Come craft your afternoon away with friends at the Westside Branch Library.  Create your own sharpie tie-dye masterpiece.  Space is limited.  Registration is required.  

Ongoing Programs:

Art Exhibits

• January – February; Molino Branch

Hanging exhibit: Featuring works by Alan Pardue. 

Art will be on display from Friday, January 2, through Saturday, February 28.  

Display case: Charlotte Schwartz displays her collection of Stained Glass.

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. Semesters run the same as Escambia County Schools.

R.E.A.D. to Dogs

• Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m. – Tryon Branch

Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

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

Saturday Chess Club

• Weekly on Saturday, 10 a.m. – Tryon Branch

Learn to play chess for ages 8-14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Story Time for Children  

Main Library

Weekly on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Century Branch

Weekly on Thursday, 4 p.m.

Southwest Branch

Weekly on Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

Tryon Branch

Mommy & Me Lapsit Story Time for Babies

• Weekly on Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time

• Weekly on Thursday, 10:30 a.m.

Molino Branch

• Weekly on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Westside Branch

• Weekly on Thursday, 11:30 a.m.

Computer Classes for Adults

Main Library

• File Management – Tuesday, February 3, 6 p.m.

In this workshop participants will learn how to find, save, copy, move, and delete files and folders using File Explorer.

• Email Basics – Wednesday, February 4, 10:30 a.m.

This workshop will cover email basics, i.e. how to compose, send and receive email messages and attachments, as well as basic email security tips.

• Excel 2010 Basics – Tuesday, February 10, 6 p.m.

This class is for those who are new to Excel.  Attendees will learn how to navigate around a spreadsheet and learn basic formatting skills.

• Basic Computer Skills I – Saturday, February 14, 10:30 a.m.

This class will introduce participants to the components of a computer along with basic keyboard and mouse skills. Class from

• PowerPoint for Beginners – Tuesday, February 17, 6 p.m.

This class will be an introduction to the basics of PowerPoint.  Participants will learn to add and change the background, text and objects in a computerized slide show.   Word

• 2010 Basics – Wednesday, February 18, 10:30 a.m.

This class is designed for participants to create a document by learning the basics of Word 2010.  The use of ribbons; spelling, grammar checking, saving work, and printing documents will be reviewed.

• Basic Computer Skills II – Saturday, February 21, 10:30 a.m.

This workshop will introduce participants to the Windows environment including navigating between different programs. 

• Cut, Copy & Paste – Tuesday, February 24, 6 p.m.

Participants will learn how to move documents, information, pictures and graphics from one software application to another. 

• Word 2010: Beyond Basics – Wednesday, February 25, 10:30 a.m.

This workshop will cover creating tables and newsletters along with inserting WordArt, pictures, and clip art. 

• Introduction to the Internet – Saturday, February 28, 10:30 a.m.

Participants will learn the basics of exploring the internet, navigation, browsers and internet safety.  

Century Branch

• Introduction to the Internet – Thursday, February 12, 6 p.m.

Participants will learn the basics of exploring the internet, navigation, browsers and internet safety.  

• Facebook Basics – Thursday, February 26, 6 p.m.

This workshop is designed for beginners who would like to learn how to create a Facebook profile, add and remove friends, upload photos, share posts and more. 

Southwest Branch

• Transferring Photos – Thursday, February 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participants will learn to move photos from their phone, camera or tablet to the computer.  Reminder:  bring your device and cords. 

• Email Basics – Thursday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This workshop will cover email basics, i.e. how to compose, send and receive email messages and attachments, as well as basic email security tips.