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April Events at West Florida Public Libraries
Discover The Way We Worked in North Escambia: a Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit
The Way We Worked in North Escambia, the Exhibit
The Smithsonian Institution is here. Come see this interactive exhibit designed to engage all ages spotlighting the role of work in our communities. Visit the exhibit and join us for six weeks of events and activities which celebrate the way we worked in North Escambia.
The Way We Worked traces America’s rich work history. With their hands and minds hard at work and sweat on their brows, American workers perform a diverse array of jobs to power our society. Whether we work for our own professional satisfaction and personal growth or to ensure the well-being of ourselves and our families, work is a part of nearly every American’s life. - www.museumonmainstreet.org
The Way We Worked: Agriculture in North Escambia
Join Barrineau Park Historical Society for a day of farming fun featuring a presentation from Extension Services at 1 p.m. Come learn how farming fed us all.
The Way We Worked: Farm Fabric – Feed Sacks
Coletta Stejskal Bailey, Textile Coordinator at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum, will discuss the cotton bag’s origin from the late 1840s to its impact during the Depression and World War II.
The Way We Worked: A New Beginning for Old Industry: History and Archaeology of Molino Mills
Join UWF graduate student, Melissa Maynard for insights into Molino Mills, a lumber mill which operated from 1865-1884 that helped develop a community and an industry.
The Way We Worked: From Can’t See to Can’t See
Up before dawn and home after dark describes Teniadé Broughton’s talk on African American work experiences in rural Escambia County. The event also features the “Change Gang” performing historical work songs.
The Way We Worked: Escambia County Railroads, 1830s – 1950s
All aboard, at the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society Museum with Jerry Fischer and Russell Brown. Come learn about the county’s early railroads. Climb aboard Old 100, a sawmill transport steam engine, and tour the museum.
The Way We Worked: Colonial Work Story Times
Join Sandra Pettis, retired Ferry Pass Elementary Librarian and a costumed member of the UWF Historic Trust for a story, demonstrations and hands-on activities about the way we worked in Colonial times.
The Way We Worked: Displays in Escambia County
View a fascinating collection of antiques from the area belonging to Mr. Charlie Booher of Pensacola.
This library features a collection of work-related items from the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society located in Century.
In addition to housing the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition, The Way We Worked, this facility also spotlights artifacts belonging to UWF Collections from Mission Escambe and the Molino Mills archaeological dig sites in Molino.
This display houses a small collection of memorabilia from the Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company once located in Century.
Come Grow with Us
Discovery for Youth and Families
Grow a Grass Head
You bring your green thumb and we’ll provide everything else that you will need to grow a wacky-haired friend! Open to kids of all ages.
The Pensacola Choral Society presents “Elijah: The Prophet and the Oratorio”
Come out and enjoy the Pensacola Choral Society as they perform “Elijah; The Prophet and the Oratorio.” Charlie Smoke, Executive Director, provides an informal preview.
D.E.A.R. Day
Grow a reader and celebrate Drop Everything And Read, a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind everyone to make reading a priority. A great time to get readers of all ages started on a new reading adventure.
Grow a Seed
Have you ever wondered how Old MacDonald got his farm? Come grow a seed and see! We will plant a seed in seed pots made of recycled newspaper and then you can watch it grow.
Make-N-Take/PJ Storytime
Put on your PJ and join us for some Story Time fun. Youths aged 0-5 are encouraged to come enjoy stories, songs, and crafts including “growing” a moustache.
Topsy Turvy Thursday
Grow your awareness of Earth Day while we enjoy s’mores and sing campfire songs.
3rd Annual Celebrating Brownsville Arts and Cultural Festival
Join the West Florida Public Libraries and Animal Tales for an animal show and stories as we help unite the community through arts and entertainment.
Bookish Happenings
Book Events for Adults
Day Dreamers Book Club
Come and grow your imagination 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 “The Wild Girl”, by Kate Forsyth.
WFPL Book Club
Let’s talk books. This month we will be discussing “The Whites” by Richard Price under the pen name of Harry Brandt.
Meet the Author
Come and meet Patricia Peters Martin, a graduate of Georgetown University with a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Purdue University, as she discusses her book, “The Other Couch,” co-authored with Helene DeMontreux Houston. The book explores the lives of 36 spirited women who struggle and overcome their challenges with courage, resilience, and commitment.
Genre Chat Book Club
Join us for an in-depth discussion about book structure, plots, themes, and characters of popular genres. This month we will discuss “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins. See you there!
Books to Film Book Club
Join others in a rousing discussion of a literary work that is a precursor to a movie. April’s title is “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes. The book was published in 2009 and the movie was released in 2016.
Book Events for Youth
Books and Pizza Book Club
Like Books? Like Pizza? Are you between the ages of 13 and 17? Then you are invited to join our monthly book discussion which focuses on the books you like to read. You pick the books, we provide the pizza. Deal?
R.E.A.D. to Dogs
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
Youth ages 7 to 13 are invited to explore the world of American Girl, “Kit Kitteridge” through crafts, games and activities from the Depression-Era. 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
Social Media 101
Grow your knowledge of social media and social network sites such as Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Basic Computer Skills I
Patrons will be introduced to the components of a computer and learn basic keyboard and mouse skills.
Hands on Help
Do you need a little assistance with a computer related task? Sign-up for this session and receive hands-on help.
Email Basics
Participants will learn to compose, send and receive email messages. We will also discuss different email providers and basic email security.
Cloud Computing 101
Have you heard of the “cloud” but aren’t quite sure what it is all about? Participants will take a look at some common cloud applications and learn how easy and convenient cloud computing can be.
Email Attachments
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.
Basic Computer Skills II
Participants will receive an introduction to Microsoft Windows and learn to navigate between different programs.
Windows
Participants will receive an introduction to Microsoft Windows and learn to navigate between different programs.
Craft & Yarn Clubs
Crafts Clubs
Teen Cubeecraft
Cutting and folding has never been so fun. Youth aged 12 to 17 are invited to join and grow their skill at Cubeecraft (pronounced “kyoob-ee”). Due to limited space sign up is required. Please contact Youth Services at (850) 436-5038 to register.
Crafternoon
Spring has arrived! Youth of all ages are invited to create a bird feeder to celebrate Spring and feed the birds.
Yarn Clubs
Twisted Stitchers Yarn Club
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
Come loom knit 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’ll get you started with our own.
Finances
Pensacola Library
Financial Literacy: Budgeting Basics
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
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
Become 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
Are you 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: An Archaeological Dig in Pace, Florida and how Archaeology Relates to Genealogy
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.
Introduction to Genealogy
Please join Mr. Bill Nelson, Manager of the West Florida Genealogy Library, as he discusses resources available at the Genealogy Library.
Movies
Sensational Saturdays Movie
Please join us for a showing of “Bye Bye Birdie.” This 1963 Columbia Pictures film stars Janet Leigh and Dick Van Dyke. It is rated G and has a runtime of 112 minutes.
Friends of Southwest Branch Library (FSWBL) Classic Movie Series
By popular vote, the eighth film in this twelve part series is "High Noon", starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. This 1952 film is rated PG and has a runtime of 85 minutes. Popcorn and bottled water will be served courtesy of Friends of Southwest Branch Library.
Music
Tunesday Sound Café
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. Enjoy a cup of joe or tea on us to chase away those Tuesdays blues.
Mythology
Mythosophy®: The Wisdom of Myth: Myths in Plato Revisited
In ancient Athens, the Greek philosopher Plato sought to diminish the role of myth in favor of reason. Paradoxically, he presented a number of mythic stories in his dialogues. Why? Come explore some of these myths from his dialogues. This series is presented by Scott Davis, MA Humanities, Religious Studies and Philosophy and adjunct professor at UWF.
Story Times
Southwest Branch
Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.
Tryon Branch
Mommy & Me
Mommy & Me is a lapsit program for babies and their special someone.
Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.
Pensacola Library
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.
Molino Branch
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.
Westside Branch
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.
Century Branch
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and movement activities designed to build future readers.
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