January Programs, Events at the West Florida Public Libraries

Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of January at West Florida Public Libraries (WFPL) in Escambia County. For more information about library events, please contact the Pensacola Library at (850) 436-5060. Find our website at mywfpl.com and like West Florida Public Libraries - WFPL on Facebook for up to date event announcements and more.

West Florida Public Library Locations

• Pensacola Library: 239 North Spring Street, Pensacola, 32502 (850) 436-5060
• Century Branch Library: 7991 North Century Boulevard, Century, 32535 (850) 256-6217
• Genealogy Library: 5740 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, 32504 (850) 494-7373
• Molino Branch Library: 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino, 32577 (850) 435-1760
• Southwest Branch Library: 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, 32507 (850) 453-7780
• Tryon Branch Library: 1200 Langley Avenue, Pensacola, 32504 (850) 471-6980
• Westside Branch Library : 1301 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, 32502 (850) 595-1047

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

January Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Appreciating You

Fitness Tips for a New Year

• Thursday, January 16, 2 p.m. - Molino Branch Library

Start off the New Year by learning tips on how to get in shape and stay fit.

Customer Appreciation Day

• Thursday, January 21, 5 - 7 p.m. - Century Branch Library

Please join our staff as we celebrate the people and the town of Century for all of the support we have received. Coffee, hot chocolate and cookies will be served and a door prize will be awarded.

Bookish Happenings

Book Events for Adults

Daydreamers Book Club

• Tuesday, January 12, 6:00 p.m. - Molino Branch Library

Come day dream with us at this book club which features popular fiction meant to distract readers from the daily chores of life. This month we will read “Sweet Salt Air”, written by Barbara Delinsky.

WFPL Book Club

• Wednesday, January 20, 10:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Conference Room

Let’s get ready for the Pensacola Opera’s, “La Traviata.” This month we’ll read the true story of the famous opera, “The Girl Who Loved Camellias: the Life and Legend of Marie Duplessis” by Julie Kavanagh.

Genre Chat Book Club

• Monday, January 25, 6 p.m. - Molino Branch Library

We’ll refocus on award winners in January with this fascinating read, “The Walk”, written by Genre award winning author, Richard Paul Evans.

Books to Film Tuesdays

• Tuesday, January 26, 6 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room B

Join others in a rousing discussion of a literary work that is a precursor to a movie. January’s title is “In the Heart of the Sea” by Nathaniel Philbrick.

Book Events for Youth

Sensational Saturdays presents Read the Show: Lit-Skits for Kids, by Kids

• Saturday, January 16, 12:30 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room B

• Saturday, January 23, 3 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Meeting Room B

Join this group of IB students from Pensacola High School as they present a series of hysterical skits designed to make you laugh and foster a deeper love of reading.

R.E.A.D. to Dogs

• Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. - Southwest Branch Library, Meeting Room

Build confidence in literacy skills while reading to our canine partners who are certified therapy dogs. Sessions are free but registration is requested. Call Southwest Branch Library at (850) 453-7780 to reserve your half-hour time slot.

Computer Classes

Our free computer classes utilize desktop PCs and run Microsoft Windows 7 Professional.

Pensacola Library

Windows 10

• Monday, January 5, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Are you curious about the newest operating system for Microsoft? Please join us for this introductory overview. Participants are encouraged to bring their Window 10 devices.

Word 2010 – Beyond the Basics

• Tuesday, January 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participants will learn to insert WordArt, pictures and clipart into a newsletter format and create tables.

Open Lab

• Thursday, January 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Do you need a little assistance with a computer related task? Sign-up for this session and receive hands-on help.

Basic Computer Skills I

• Saturday, January 9, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Patrons will be introduced to the components of a computer and learn basic keyboard and mouse skills.

Basic Computer Skills II

• Saturday, January 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participants will receive an introduction to Microsoft Windows and learn to navigate between different programs.

File Management

• Wednesday, January 20, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participants will learn to find, save, copy, move and delete files and folders using the Microsoft Windows application, File Explorer.

Open Lab

• Thursday, January 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Do you need a little assistance with a computer related task? Sign-up for this session and receive hands-on help.

Intro to the Internet

• Saturday, January 23, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participants will learn about web browsers, internet safety and navigation skills.

Transferring Pictures

• Tuesday, January 26, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Attendees will learn to move pictures from a phone, camera or tablet to a computer. Remember to bring your device and cords.

Email Basics

• Saturday, January 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participants will learn to compose, send and receive email messages. We will cover different email providers and basic email security.

Century Branch Library

Basic Computer Skills I

• Thursday, January 14, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Patrons will be introduced to the components of a computer and learn basic keyboard and mouse skills.

Basic Computer Skills II

• Thursday, January 28, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Participants will receive an introduction to Microsoft Windows and learn to navigate between different programs.

Molino Branch Library

iPads and Tablets

• Tuesday, January 12, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This workshop will help participants feel comfortable with the basic functions of a tablet. If you have one, please bring it.

Southwest Branch Library

Basic Computer Skills I

• Thursday, January 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Patrons will be introduced to the components of a computer and learn basic keyboard and mouse skills.

Basic Computer Skills II

• Thursday, January 28, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participants will receive an introduction to Microsoft Windows and learn to navigate between different programs.

Craft & Yarn Clubs

Crafts Clubs

Anything Can Happen Thursdays: Build a Snowman

• Thursday, January 7, 5 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Youth Services, Craft Room

All youth are invited to come build a Florida snowman at this craft program.

Microwave Mug Cake

• Tuesday, January 12, 11:30 a.m. - Westside Branch Library

Do you know someone who is super busy? Give them an easy coffee cake recipe, ingredients and a mug. Put them all together and create a tasty microwave mug cake in two minutes. Come early, supplies are limited.

Topsy-Turvy Thursdays: Make-N-Take with the Modeleers

• Thursday, January 14, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room A

Youth ages 8 and up are invited to build a model. Please sign up at Tryon Branch Library’s Children’s Desk, as space is limited or call (850) 471-6980. This program is sponsored by the Pensacola Modeleers and the Friends of West Florida Public Library.

Anything Can Happen Thursdays: Penguin Craft

• Thursday, January 21, 5 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Youth Services, Craft Room

Youth of all ages are invited to create a penguin pal out of recycled materials. All supplies provided for this adorable craft.

Make n' Take

• Thursday, January 21, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library, Meeting Room

Youth are invited to create a beautiful friendship bracelet, using colorful parachute cord and charms. Please sign up at the Children's Desk, as space is limited or call the Southwest Branch Library at (850) 453-7780 to reserve a space.

Crafternoon: Painter’s Tape Art

• Saturday, January 30, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch Library

All ages are invited to create a 12x12 art project using a canvas, painter’s tape, and a great imagination.

Yarn Clubs

Twisted Stitchers Yarn Club

• Tuesday, January 5, 6 p.m. - Molino Branch Library, Room 123

Join the Twisted Stitchers as we knit and crochet at the library. Bring your supplies and an ongoing or new project. All levels of experience from beginners to advanced are welcome.

Loopy Loomers

• Tuesday, January 12, 1 p.m. - Westside Branch Library
• Saturday, January 16, 1 p.m. - Westside Branch Library
• Tuesday, January 26, 1 p.m. - Westside Branch Library

Come knit and crochet with the Westside Loopy Loomers as we pay it forward with projects to benefit our community. Please bring your own supplies, but if you are new, we can get you started with our own.

Finances

Pensacola Library

Financial Literacy, Presented by Consumer Credit— Budgeting Basics

• Tuesday, January 5, 10 - 11:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom
• Thursday, January 7, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom

Start the year off right and take steps towards financial health! Join Dan Bowen with Consumer Credit as he gives direction on understanding and creating a budget that works for you.

Financial Literacy Presented by Consumer Credit Class— Dealing with Financial Institutions

• Tuesday, January 12, 10 - 11:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom

Start the year off right and take steps towards financial health! Join Dan Bowen with Consumer Credit as he discusses different types and functions of banks. Learn to decide which is best for you and why.

Financial Literacy Presented by Consumer Credit — Credit Scores and Reporting

• Tuesday, January 19, 10 - 11:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom
• Thursday, January 21, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom

Start the year off right and get financial healthy! Join Dan Bowen with Consumer Credit as he increases your knowledge on ways to safeguard your credit and make informed credit choices.

Financial Literacy Presented by Consumer Credit — Predatory Lending

• Tuesday, January 26, 10 - 11:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom

Start the year off right and get financial healthy! Join Dan Bowen with Consumer Credit as he explains how to identify a predatory lender and how to avoid money scams.

Gaming

Life-Size Clue: Teen Edition

• Saturday, January 9, 1 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Youth Services, Craft Room

Who committed the crime and with which weapon - was it Professor Plum in the conservatory with the lead pipe or Mrs. Peacock in the library with the candlestick? Teens are invited to become a human-playing piece in this life-size game of Clue.

Genealogy

West Florida Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting and Presentation: Archaeological Dig in Pace

• Saturday, January 9, 10 a.m. - Genealogy Library

Did you know there was an archaeological dig in Pace? Join this meeting of the WFGS for a presentation on the results of this revealing project presented by UWF PhD student, Katherine Sims.

Genealogical Research for a New York or New England Family

• Wednesday, January 20, 11 a.m. - Genealogy Library

Join us as Sandy Heaxt, of the Genealogy Library, discusses personal research and available resources for North Eastern genealogy.

Movies

Sensational Saturdays Movie Screening

• Saturday, January 2, 12:30 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room B

Join us for a showing of “An American in Paris.” This 1951 Warner Bros. film is rated G with a runtime of 115 minutes.

Friends of Southwest Branch Library (FSWBL) Classic Movie Series

• Thursday, January 7, 6 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library, Meeting Room

By popular vote, the fifth film in this twelve part series is "The Big Sleep", starring Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall. This film is an adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s 1939 detective novel of the same title. This 1946 Warner Bros. picture is not rated and has a runtime of 114 minutes. Popcorn and bottled water will be served courtesy of FSWBL.

Group Hug Movie Night

• Tuesday, January 12, 5 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room B

Join us for a showing of “Age of Adaline.” This 2015 Lionsgate film is rated PG-13 with a runtime of 112 minutes.

Family Movie Night

• Wednesday, January 13, 5 p.m. – Pensacola Library, Meeting Room B Let’s get together and watch the movie “Frozen.” This 2013 Disney movie is rated PG and has a 102 minute runtime.

Mythology

Mythosophy®: The Wisdom of Myth: Myths and Legends of China

• Saturday, January 16, 10:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Meeting Room C

Mythosophy® presents selected themes from ancient China. Who was Lao Tzu? What is the Tao Te Ching? What is the significance of the Chinese New Year? This fascinating series is presented by Scott Davis, who earned his MA in humanities, religious studies and philosophy and is an adjunct professor at UWF.

Other Youth Services Programs

Pensacola Library

Story Time

• Wednesday, January 20 and 27 at 10:30 a.m., Youth Services Department

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

Southwest Branch

Preschool Story Time

• Tuesday, January 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. , Meeting Room

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

Tryon Branch

Mommy & Me

• Tuesday, January 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m., Meeting Room B

Mommy & Me is a lapsit program for babies and their special someone.

Preschool Story Time

• Thursday, January 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m., Meeting Room B

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

Molino Branch

Story Time

• Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

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

Westside Branch

Story Time

• Saturdays at 2 p.m.

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

Century Branch

Story Time

• Thursday, January 21 and 28 at 4 p.m.

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