CORRECTED: July Programs, Events at the West Florida Public Libraries

Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of July at West Florida Public Library System (WFPL) locations in Escambia County. For more information about library events, please contact the Main Library at (850) 436-5060. Find our website at MyWFPL.com, like West Florida Public Library - WFPL on Facebook, 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/locations.

July Events at West Florida 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. Game play lasts through July 25. Programs run through July 30.

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

Mark Seymour

This interactive percussion extravaganza encourages children to believe in themselves.

• Tuesday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
• Tuesday, July 7, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
• Wednesday, July 8, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
• Wednesday, July 8, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
• Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
• Thursday, July 9, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Pensacola State Gymnastics

This PSC youth gymnastics team will flip, tumble and entertain in a display of athletic fitness at its finest.

• Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
• Tuesday, July 14, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
• Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
• Wednesday, July 15, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
• Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
• Thursday, July 16, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Magic with Russell Davis

This humorous magician uses tricks and comedy to encourage a love of reading.

• Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
• Tuesday, July 21, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
• Wednesday, July 22, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
• Wednesday, July 22, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
• Thursday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
• Thursday, July 23, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Superhero Wrap Up Party

Celebrate a super summer with crafts, face painting, snacks and prizes.

• Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
• Tuesday, July 28, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
• Wednesday, July 29, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
• Wednesday, July 29, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
• Thursday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
• Thursday, July 30, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Teen Summer Reading Club Programs: Escape the Ordinary

Heroes & Villains Movie                                                                                                                                                      

Youth ages 12 to 17 may bring their sidekick to the library and join us for a movie.

• Wednesday, July 8, 5 p.m.  – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Showing The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), rated PG-13, 136 minutes

• Tuesday, July 14, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room B

Showing The Incredible Hulk (2008), PG-13, 114 minutes

• Saturday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium

Showing Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), rated PG-13, 121 minutes

• Saturday, July 25, 1 p.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Showing Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), rated PG-13, 121 minutes

New Programs

Passport Pals Explore Australia

• Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Passport Pals offers an educational opportunity for youth to explore global diversity through fun, interactive activities.

Movie Night for Grown-ups

• Tuesday, July 14, 5 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A Showing Thor, rated PG-13 , 110 minutes

WFPL Book Club

• Wednesday, July 15, 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. July’s title is “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline.

Make N Take

• Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room B

Join the Pensacola Modeleers to build your own model of a Blue Angels F-18. Designed for ages 8 to 17, this program requires registration as space is limited. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk or call (850) 436-5038.

Passport Pals Explore China

• Thursday, July 16, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Passport Pals offers an educational opportunity for youth to explore global diversity through fun, interactive activities.

Beer Making: A Guide to Equipment and Techniques

• Saturday, July 18, 11a.m. – Genealogy Branch

Carolyn Baker from the store The Shady Lady will discuss techniques and the equipment needed to brew you own beer right at home.

Crafternoon

• Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch

Youth and families may come craft their afternoon away and make a cool necklace or key ring
out of washers.
American Girl Book Club

• Saturday, July 18, 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. Call (850)453-7780 or stop by the Youth Services desk at the Southwest Branch.

Group Hug

• Monday, July 20, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A

Come learn about Leaning Post Ranch’s equine assisted therapy. They offer health, hope and healing to individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth in Northwest Florida.

Passport Pals Hop Explore Africa

• Thursday, July 23, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Passport Pals offers an educational opportunity for youth to explore global diversity through fun, interactive activities.

Author Visit: The Notorious Scott Sisters, Jamie and Gladys

• Saturday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room B

In 1994 Jamie and Gladys Scott were convicted of a crime they did not commit. Each was sentenced to double life in prison. The crime? Armed robbery…for only $11. After serving 16 years and receiving a suspended sentence, they tell their story in person and through their book “Resurrecting Life from Double Life Sentences”.

Genre Chat Book Discussion

• Monday, July 27, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

Join in this rousing discussion of a literary work. July’s Genre: Mythology; Title: “Ilium” by Dan Simmons.

Books to Film Book Club

• Tuesday, July 28, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room B

Join other adults in a rousing discussion of a literary work that is a precursor to a movie. July’s book selection is “Inherent Vice” by Thomas Pynchon.

Passport Pals Hop Explore India

• Thursday, July 30, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room

Passport Pals offers an educational opportunity for youth to explore global diversity through fun, interactive activities.

Ongoing Programs

Twisted Stitchers’ Yarn Club

• Tuesday, July 7, 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, July 9, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room C
• Thursday, July 23, 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.

Westside Loopy Loomers

• Tuesday, July 14, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch
• Tuesday, July 28, 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 hats for the residents at Southern Oaks Nursing Home.

R.E.A.D. to Dogs

• Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room B
• Saturday, July 25, 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. Call Tryon Branch at (850)471-6980 and Southwest Branch at (850)453-7780.

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 through July, 10:30 a.m.

Meet us in the Youth Services Department for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.

Tryon Branch

• Mommy & Me Lapsit Story Time for Babies: Weekly on Tuesdays 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 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 through July, 4 p.m.

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