February Programs, Events at the West Florida Public Libraries

Below is a list of events occurring in the month of February at West Florida Public Libraries 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.

February Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Dream with Us

Dreamy Opportunities for Youth and Families
 
Special Edition Peanuts® Library Cards

They’re here, special edition Peanuts® library cards. Free to new cardholders - good grief, why not get one for everyone in the family. Stop by the circulation desk at any of our library locations and get your card featuring both Charlie Brown and Snoopy while supplies last.

Sweet Candy Dreams 

• Saturday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m. - Molino Branch Library

Do you love candy? Everyone is welcome to come pursue your sweet dreams with us and make   candy cane hearts.

Topsy-Turvy Thursdays: Puppet Dreams

• Thursday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room A

Join us for a Reader’s Theater in which YOU help present our puppet show. Young patrons will take part in a presentation of “Little Red Riding Hood” and “The Three Little Bears”. It’s guaranteed to be camera worthy fun.

Keep Calm and Dream On

• Saturday, Feb. 13, 1 p.m. – Pensacola Library, Youth Services, Craft Room

Teens, do you dream of being a rock star? Turn your dreams into reality with Wii Rock Band. This event is intended for youth ages 12 to 17.

Happy Hamster Dreams

• Thursday, Feb. 18, 5 p.m. - Century Branch Library

Come meet and greet our new library mascot, a happy hamster. Learn fun facts about our tiny friend, name him and craft your own little critter to take home.

Dreamcatcher Day

• Monday, Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Youth Services, Craft Room

Do you have a hard time remembering dreams? Youth of all ages will make dreamcatchers. Hang one on your bedpost and those sweet dreams will stick around. 

Make n’ Take: Dream Jars

• Thursday, Feb.  25, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library, Meeting Room

Youth of all ages are invited a special pajama Story Time where we’ll create a Dream jar to take home.

Snowflake Dreams: Elsa’s Winter Story Time

• Saturday, Feb. 27, 1 p.m. - Molino Branch Library

Children will enjoy this special winter-themed story time featuring a special guest, Elsa.

Bookish Happenings

Book Events for Adults

Friends of the West Florida Public Library Author Visit and Book Signing

• Monday, Feb. 1, 6 - 8 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Meeting Room B

Come meet Gary D. Cumberland, M.D., author of “My Life with Death, Memoirs of a Journeyman Medical Examiner” and gain insight about the life of a real working medical examiner.

WFPL Book Club

• Wednesday, Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Conference Room

Let’s talk books together. This month our title of discussion is “Kitchens of the Great Midwest” by J. Ryan Stradal.

Books to Film Book Club

• Tuesday, Feb. 23, 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.  February’s title is “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr.

Genre Chat Book Club

• Monday, Feb., 29, 6 p.m. - Molino Branch Library

Genre Chat seeks out romance in February with Jayne Ann Krentz’s “Trust No One”.

Book Events for Youth

February is Mystery Book Month

Drop by the Youth Department at any our library locations and hunt for the mystery book for a chance to win a prize.

Pizza and Books

• Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:00 p.m. - Molino Branch Library

Like pizza and books? Teens aged 13 to 17 are invited to geek-out on both at this book club designed to focus on your favorite reads. We’ll provide the pizza and you pick the books.

R.E.A.D. to Dogs

• Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. - Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room B
• Saturday, Feb.  27, 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 and Tryon Branch Library at (850) 471-6980 to reserve your 15 minute time slot.

American Girl Book Club

• Saturday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library, Meeting Room

Youth ages 7 to 13 are invited to explore the world of American Girl, “Kit Kitteridge” through crafts, games and activities in relation to the Depression-Era girl.  Each child will receive a Kit Kitteridge book. Please register at the Youth Services desk or by calling the Southwest Branch Library at (850) 453-7780.

Computer Classes

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

Pensacola Library

Basic Computer Skills I

• Tuesday, Feb. 2, 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.

Open Lab

• Thursday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. to noon
• Thursday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon

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

Basic Computer Skills II

• Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

Windows 10

• Wednesday, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. to noon

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.

Email Attachments

• Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Participants will learn how to attach a file to an email using Yahoo, Gmail, Outlook or Hotmail. We will also cover how to send a resume to a potential employer or a picture to a friend.

Intro to the Internet

• Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

Excel 2010 Basics

• Wednesday, Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Students new to Microsoft Excel will learn how to navigate around a spreadsheet and learn basic formatting skills.

Word 2010 Basics

• Saturday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Patrons will learn to create a document using Microsoft Word 2010. We will explore tools on Microsoft’s Ribbon, like Spell Check and Grammar Check as well as review how to print and save documents.

Email Basics

• Saturday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

Excel 2010 Intermediate

• Wednesday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Now that you have the basics, take your Excel skills to the next level. Participants will learn to format cells, sort and filter data, insert formulas and much more.

Word 2010: Beyond the Basics

• Tuesday, Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon

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

Century Branch Library

Intro to the Internet

• Thursday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

Email Basics

• Thursday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.                                                                                  

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

Molino Branch Library

Intro to the Internet

• Thursday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Email Basics

• Thursday, Feb. 25, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.                                                                                  

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

Southwest Branch Library

Intro to the Internet

• Thursday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon

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

Email Basics

• Thursday, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m. to noon                                                                                  

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

Craft & Yarn Clubs

Crafts Clubs

Craft-a-Card

• Monday, Feb. 8, 4:30 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Youth Services, Craft Room

Few things are more special than receiving a handmade card. Come join in the fun and make a Valentine for someone you love. Kids of all ages are welcome.

Make n' Take: Valentines

• Thursday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library, Meeting Room

Youth of all ages are invited to prepare for Valentine’s Day by making cards and enjoying a treats together.

Yarn Clubs

Twisted Stitchers Yarn Club

• Tuesday, Feb. 2, 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, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. - Westside Branch Library
• Tuesday, Feb. 23, 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: Budgeting Basics

• Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom
• Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m. to 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 how to understand and create a budget that works for you.

Financial Literacy: Dealing with Financial Institutions

• Tuesday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom

Take steps now to get financially healthy. Join Dan Bowen with Consumer Credit for a discussion on different types and functions of banks. Learn to determine which type is best for you.

Financial Literacy: Credit Scores and Reporting

• Tuesday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom
• Thursday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. to 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: Predatory Lending

• Tuesday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 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.

Genealogy

West Florida Genealogy Society Monthly Meeting and Presentation: DNAHunters.com

• Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. - Genealogy Library

Engage in a fascinating conversation with members of the WFGS about DNA and its applications for Genealogy, presented by Wisconsin lawyer, Mary Eberle of DNAHunters.com.

Surveying Cemeteries in Escambia County, Florida

• Thursday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. - Genealogy Library

Join a long-time member of the West Florida Genealogy Society, Evan Strohl, for stories about recording information on local cemeteries.

Movies

Sensational Saturdays Movie

• Saturday, Feb. 6, 12:30 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room B

Please join us for a showing of “The Wiz.”  This film is an adaption of the classic Broadway play, “The Wizard of Oz.”  The 1978 film is a collaboration of Motown Productions and Universal Pictures, rated G and has a runtime of 135 minutes.

Friends of Southwest Branch Library (FSWBL) Classic Movie Series

• Thursday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library, Meeting Room 

By popular vote, the sixth film in this twelve part series is "King Kong", starring Robert Armstrong and Fay Wray.  This 1933 RKO Radio Pictures film is not rated and has a runtime of 100 minutes. Popcorn and bottled water will be served courtesy of Friends of Southwest Branch Library.

Music and Opera

Pensacola Opera presents: Jack and the Beanstalk

• Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m. -  Southwest Branch Library
• Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m. – Century Branch Library
• Wednesday, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. - Molino  Branch Library

The Pensacola Opera offers several performances of the endearing tale, “Jack and the Beanstalk”. Appropriate for all ages; don’t miss this free opportunity to expand your family’s cultural horizons.

Tunesday Sound Café

• Tuesday evenings, 7:40 – 8 p.m., Pensacola Library, Lobby

Please join us around the baby grand piano each Tuesday evening as we listen to live music played by local and visiting artists courtesy of the Jazz society of Pensacola. Beginning Tuesday, January 26 we will serve free coffee to chase off those Tuesdays blues.

Mythology

Mythosophy®: The Wisdom of Myth: Valentine’s Day Folklore

• Saturday, Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. to noon - Pensacola Library, Meeting Room C

Where does Valentine’s Day come from? Who was Cupid, who was his mother and what stories in mythology are about him? Come explore some facts and discover insights into our present day rituals around “Sweetheart’s Day.”

Story Times

Southwest Branch

Preschool Story Time

• Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Meeting Room

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

Tryon Branch

Mommy & Me

• Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.,  Meeting  Room B

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

Preschool Story Time

• Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.,  Meeting Room B

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

Pensacola Library

Story Time

• Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Youth Services Department

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

• Saturday, Feb. 13 and 27 at 2 p.m.

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

Century Branch

Story Time

• Thursdays at 4 p.m.

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