January Programs and Events at the West Florida Public Libraries

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/.

January Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Highlighted Programs: Festivities with Friends and Family

Dance Moves – Time to Dance and Time to Move!

·         Thursday, January 8, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Hey kids! Come join in the fun dancing to the Hand Jive, the Hokey Pokey and other fun favorites.

Friends Classic Movie Series

·         Thursday, January 8, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

The Pink Panther with David Niven and Peter Sellers, 1963, 113 min., rated PG

Movie Night for Grown-ups

·         Tuesday, January 13, 5 p.m. – Tryon Branch

                The Hundred Foot Journey, 122 min., rated PG.

Stay and Play: Healthy Habits for the New Year

·         Thursday, January 15, 4:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room B

Playing indoor games and making healthy snacks with friends and family is just one way the ladies from 5-2-1-0 recommend we get back on track after the holidays.  Together we can do it!

Apple Aliens

·         Thursday, January 15, 5 p.m. – Century Branch

Making something to eat can be fun and creative.  Children will use their imagination to make their very own edible APPLE ALIEN.

Health & Wellness Resources

·         Thursday, January 15, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Computer Lab

·         Saturday, January 17, 2 p.m. – Main Library, Computer Lab

Come see what the library can offer for your New Year’s resolutions!  We will share with you the FREE resources at your library to support you and your family’s good health.

Make It and Take It Children’s Craft

·         Thursday, January 15, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Make your own loom potholder.

Saturday Family Movie Matinee

·         Saturday, January 17, 1:30 p.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium

Enjoy popcorn and lemonade while watching Bedknobs and Broomsticks, 140 min., rated G

New Programs

West Florida Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

·         Saturday, January 3, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Library, Meeting Room

Genealogical Society business meeting and program on understanding land records presented by Mr. Bert Outlaw.

Blackout Poetry

·         Daily, January 5 through January 31 – Tryon Branch

Take a sharpie to the page of magazine print.  Blackout words to create poetry and art on the same page.

TABE Testing

·         Thursday, January 8, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch, Meeting Room 123

Get started on your GED by taking the TABE test for placement in the GED program.  This test is free to adults 18 and over at the Molino Branch only.  Contact the Molino Branch for more information.

Tabletop Game Night

·         Thursday, January 8, 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.

Teen Paradox Paracord Craft Night

·         Wednesday, January 14, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Make a bracelet to save your life!

Really Knit Stuff

·         Monday, January 15, 4 p.m. – Main Library

Learn to knit and crochet at the library.

Land Records Review and Workshop

·         Saturday, January 17, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Library, Meeting Room

Guest speaker, Mr. Bert Outlaw

R.E.A.D.

·         Saturday, January 17, 10 a.m. – Tryon Branch

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

Cartoon Marathon

·         Saturday, January 17, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Superman Cartoon Marathon

Topsy-Turvy Tuesday

·         Tuesday, January 20, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Sign-up for Make-n-Take.  Make a model that flies and take it home to keep.

Adult Book Discussion

·         Wednesday, January 21, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library, Public Conference Room

We will discuss the most talked about book of the year—Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies.

Mammogram Bus

·         Thursday, January 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Molino Branch, Parking Lot

Screenings for women 35 and over is usually covered by most insurance. Call West Florida Hospital Mammography Department for more details, (850) 494-3462.

Tabletop Game Night

·         Thursday, January 22, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room B

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.

R.E.A.D.

·         Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

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

Crafternoon

·         Saturday, January 24, 1 p.m. – Main Library, Children’s Craft Room

Come craft your afternoon away with friends at Crafternoon as we explore DIY activities together!  For ages 8 and up.

In the Kitchen with Jamie & Wendy

·         Monday, January 26, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Learn healthy eating and lifestyle habits as a family.  For adults and children together. This program is in partnership with the Escambia County Extension Service.

Adult Book Discussion

·         Monday, January 26, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

January’s book discussion is the classic Bleak House by Charles Dickens.

Group Hug Camellia Club

·         Monday, January 26, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Learn about growing camellias and admire the potted works of our Camellia Club.

Books to Film Bookclub

·         Tuesday, January 27, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch

This month’s bookclub for adults is Inferno by Dan Brown.

Crafternoon

·         Saturday, January 31, 1 p.m. – Main Library, Children’s Craft Room

Come craft your afternoon away with friends at Crafternoon as we explore DIY activities together!  For ages 8 and up.

Ongoing Programs

Art Exhibits

·         Friday, January 2 through Saturday, February 28 – Molino Branch

Hanging exhibit: Featuring works by Alan Pardue.

Display case: Bill Andress displays his collection of Dukes of Hazard memorabilia.

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.

Saturday Chess Club

·         Weekly on Saturday (beginning January 10), 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Learn to play chess for ages 8-17.

Story Time for Children  

Main Library

·         Wednesday, January 21 and 28, 10:30 a.m.

Century Branch

·         Weekly on Thursday, 4 p.m.

Southwest Branch

·         Tuesday, January 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m.

Tryon Branch

      Mommy & Me Lapsit Story Time for Babies

·         Tuesday, January 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m.

      Preschool Story Time

·         Thursday, January 22 and 29, 10:30 a.m.

Molino Branch

·         Weekly on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Computer Classes for Adults

Main Library

·         Facebook Basics – Tuesday, January 6 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

·         Basic Computer Skills I – Wednesday, January 7 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

·         Word 2010 Basics – Saturday, January 10 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This class is designed for participants to create a document by learning the basics of Word 2010. The use of ribbons; spelling and grammar check; saving work and how to print the document will also be reviewed.

·         Transferring Photos – Tuesday, January 13 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

·         Word 2010: Beyond Basics – Saturday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

·         Word 2010 Basics – Tuesday, January 20 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This class is designed for participants to create a document by learning the basics of Word 2010.  The use of ribbons; spelling and grammar check; saving work and how to print the document will also be reviewed.

·         Basic Computer Skills II – Wednesday, January 21 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

·         Excel 2010 Basics – Saturday, January 24 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 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.

·         Word 2010: Beyond Basics – Saturday, January 27, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

·         Introduction to the Internet – Wednesday, January 28 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

·         PowerPoint for Beginners – Saturday, January 31 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 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.

Century Branch

·         Basic Computer Skills I – Thursday, January 8 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

·         Basic Computer Skills II – Thursday, January 22 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

Southwest Branch

·         Facebook Basics – Thursday, January 8 – 10 a.m. to 12 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.

·         File Management – Thursday, January 22 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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