June Programs, Events at the West Florida Public Libraries

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

June Events at West Florid Public Libraries

Summer Reading Club: Every Hero Has a Story

Youth Summer Reading Club Programs

Youth ages 0 to 17 may register to play the reading game June 1 through July 18. Programs run through July 30.

Mike Artell

Author, illustrator and cartoonist, Mike Artell will teach youth how to draw cartoon art.

• Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
• Tuesday, June 9, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
• Wednesday, June 10, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
• Wednesday, June 10, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
• Thursday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
• Thursday, June 11, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Michelle’s Magical Poodles

Enjoy Michelle’s Magical Poodles as they perform fun and quirky dog tricks with an educational twist and lots of audience interaction.

• Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
• Tuesday, June 16, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
• Wednesday, June 17, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
• Wednesday, June 17, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
• Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
• Thursday, June 18, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Reno’s Reptiles

Join Reno’s Reptiles for a chance to get up close and personal with some amazing animals.

• Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
• Tuesday, June 23, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
• Wednesday, June 24, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
• Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
• Thursday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
• Thursday, June 25, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Bucky & Gigi

Bucky & Gigi provide a fun, fast-paced show using physical comedy, circus skills, mime, magic, improvisation and lots of audience participation.

• Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
• Tuesday, June 30, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
• Wednesday, July 1, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
• Wednesday, July 1, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
• Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
• Thursday, July 2, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Teen Summer Reading Club Programs: Escape the Ordinary

Heroes & Villains

Youth ages 12 to 17 will battle boredom with maniacal laughter playing this interactive mash-up inspired by Box of Lies and Silent Library.

• Tuesday, June 10, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A
• Tuesday, June 16, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room B
• Thursday, June 18, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room
• Thursday, June 25, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium

Movie Night for Grown Ups: Everyday Heroes

In celebration of heroes, join us for a movie at the following library locations.

Iron Man - starring Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow. Rated PG-13, 125 minutes

• Tuesday, June 9, 5 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Pay It Forward - starring Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment and Kevin Spacey. Rated PG-13, 126 minutes

• Tuesday, June 9, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium

All Ages Summer Reading Club Program: Doctor Who Day

Are you a Doctor Who fan? Join us for an all day celebration of our favorite time traveling hero with trivia, crafts and games for all ages. Cosplay is welcomed, no masks please.

• Saturday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Main Library

New Programs
West Florida Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

• Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Branch

Dr. Greg Waselkov, Director and Professor of The Center for Archaeological Studies at the University of South Alabama will present on the Archaeological Survey of the Old Federal Road.

Group Hug

• Monday, June 15, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Adults meet and greet real, live bugs with Beth Bolles from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Services.

WFPL Book Club

• Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room C

Do you enjoy discussing books you’ve read? Join us as we explore a new title every month. June’s title is “Savage Harvest: A Tale of Cannibals, Colonialism, and Michael Rockefeller's Tragic Quest for Primitive Art” by Carl Hoffman.

Make N Take

• Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room B

Rev up your engines with the Pensacola Modeleers and build your own model of a Ford Mustang GT. Designed for ages 8 to 17, this program requires registration as space is limited. Sign up at the Children’s desk or call (850) 436-5038.

Little Known Websites for the Southern Genealogist

• Thursday, June 18, 11a.m. – Genealogy Branch

Marcie Lee will share her knowledge about websites which may be helpful with genealogical research in the South.

Crafternoon

• Saturday, June 20, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch

Come craft your afternoon away and make an eight legged socktopus friend.

American Girl Book Club

• Saturday, June 20, 2 p.m. – Southwest Branch

Girls ages 7 to 13 will receive the book “Meet Kaya” and explore the world of the Native American girl through crafts, games and activities. Registration is required.

Genre Chat Book Discussion

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

The group will explore the book’s structure, plots, themes and characters. June’s Genre: Award Winner; Title: “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls.

Books to Film Book Club

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

Join other adults in a rousing discussion of a literary work that is a precursor to a movie. June’s book selection is “Brilliance” by Marcus Sakey.

Ongoing Programs

Westside Loopy Loomers

• Tuesday, June 2, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch
• Saturday, June 6, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch
• Tuesday, June 16, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch
• Tuesday, June 30, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch

Come knit and crochet with the Westside Loopy Loomers. All skill levels are welcome to join in the creation of preemie hats for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Sacred Heart Hospital as well as hats and scarves for the residents at Southern Oaks Nursing Home.

Twisted Stitchers’ Yarn Club

• Thursday, June 2, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

Knit and crochet at the library. All levels of experience from beginners to advanced are welcome.

Tabletop Game Night

• Thursday, June 11, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room C
• Thursday, June 25, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room C

More than Monopoly, these exciting tabletop games are for everyone. Check out fun games such as Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, miniatures and more. It’s fun for the whole family.

Front Porch Games

• Tuesday, June 16, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Come and play checkers, chess, backgammon, Monopoly, cards, etc. Feel free to bring some of your own games from home and start a group. All ages welcome.

Really Knit Stuff

• Thursday, June 18, 4 p.m. – Main Library, Craft Room Knit and crochet at the library. All levels of experience from beginners to advanced are welcome.

R.E.A.D. to Dogs

• Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room B
• Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Build confidence in your reading skills while reading to our canine literary partners who are certified therapy dogs. Registration is required.

Saturday Chess Club for Youth

• Weekly on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Tryon Branch Learn to play chess for ages 8-17.

Saturday Chess Club for Adults

• Weekly on Saturday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Tryon Branch Learn to play chess for ages 18 and up.

Story Time for Children

Main Library

Family Story Time

• Weekly on Wednesdays from June 10 through July, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.

Tryon Branch

Mommy & Me Lapsit Story Time for Babies

• Weekly on Tuesdays from June 9 through July, 10:30 a.m.

This story time is a lapsit program designed for babies and their special someone.

Preschool Story Time

• Weekly on Thursdays from June 4 through July, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.

Century Branch

Story Time

• Weekly on Thursdays from June 4 through July, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.

Exhibits

Students of After School Art

• Daily from June 1 to June 30 – Southwest Branch, Lobby Works created by Students of After School Art at Blue Angel Elementary and Jim C. Bailey Middle Schools will be on display. This exhibition is coordinated by artist and teacher Talis Jayme.