May Programs, Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Below is a list of events occurring in the month of April 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.

May Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Go Explore the Possibilities

Go Exploring for Youth and Families

Go Meet and Learn About Horses

• Saturday, May 7, 1 p.m. – Molino Branch Library

Is it possible that you are considering getting a horse or that you are just curious about horses? Members of Panhandle Equine Rescue will give a presentation on basic horse care and sheltering of horses. Attendees will also meet their mascot, Lightning Bug, an adorable miniature horse.

Go Grow a Garden

• Friday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch Library

Gardens don’t have to be big – they can be wonderfully small. They can be small enough to carry. Volunteers with Escambia County Extension will present a program on container gardening.

Bookish Happenings

Book Events for Adults

Day Dreamers Book Club

• Tuesday, May 10, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library

Looking for an escape from the ordinary? Come and participate in this book club which features popular fiction meant to distract readers from the daily chores of life. This month we will read “Hearts Made Whole”, by Jody Hedlund.

WFPL Book Club

• Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Conference Room

If you are looking for an opportunity to talk about books you love then you’ve come to the right place! This month we will be discussing “The Sympathizer” by Viet Thanh Nguyen.

Genre Chat Book Club

• Monday, May 23, 6 p.m. - Molino Branch Library,

Join us for an in-depth discussion about book structure, plots, themes, and characters of popular genres. This month we will discuss “Dark Orbit ” by Carolyn Gilman. See you there!

Books to Film Book Club

• Tuesday, May 31, 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. May’s title is “Eleanor and Park” by Rainbow Rowell. The book was published in 2012, movie rights were purchased by DreamWorks Pictures in 2014, and the screenplay is currently being edited by Rainbow Rowell.

Book Events for Youth

Books and Pizza Book Club

• Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. - Molino Branch Library

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

• Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. - Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room B
• Saturday, May 28, 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, May 21, 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 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

Hands on Help

• Thursday, May 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Thursday, May 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

iPads and Tablets

• Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

Craigslist 101

• Tuesday, May 10, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn how to use this free online classified ad website to buy and sell goods, apply for jobs, and much more.

eAudiobooks

• Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Love books on CD? Did you know that we offer digital audiobooks? Come to our workshop and learn more about how to access this great resource.

Online Job Applications

• Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Many businesses now only accept online applications for employment. Participants will learn how to successfully complete and submit online applications. Basic computer skills required.

Social Media 101

• Saturday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Grow your knowledge of social media and social network sites such as Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Century Branch Library

Intro to the Internet

• Thursday, May 12, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

Email Basics

• Thursday, May 26, 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.

Molino Branch Library

Online Job Applications

• Tuesday, May 24, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Many businesses now only accept online applications for employment. Participants will learn how to successfully complete and submit online applications. If you have basic computer skills this workshop is for you.

Southwest Branch Library

Intro to the Internet

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

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

Email Basics

• Thursday, May 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

Craft & Yarn Clubs

Crafts Clubs

Topsy-Turvy Thursday-Scrapbooking

• Thursday, May 19, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room A

Youth aged 7 to 10 are encouraged to join us to create lasting memories as we scrapbook together. Children are asked to bring pictures to be used to create beautiful scrapbook pages. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up at Tryon Branch or call (850) 471-6980.

Make-N-Take

• Thursday, May 19, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library, Meeting Room

Youths, aged 6 and up, are encouraged to participate in decorating canvas book bags using markers, stamps and more provided by the Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.

Yarn Clubs

Loopy Loomers

• Tuesday, May 3, 1 p.m. - Westside Branch Library
• Tuesday, May 17, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch Library
• Tuesday, May 31, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch Library

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 ours.

Twisted Stitchers Yarn Club

• Tuesday, May 3, 2 p.m. - Molino Branch Library

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.

Finances

Pensacola Library

Financial Literacy: Budgets and Dealing with Financial Institutions

• Tuesday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom
• Thursday, May 5, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom

Take steps now to get financially healthy. Join Dan Bowen with Consumer Credit for a discussion on how to understand and create a budget that works for you. Learn about banks, and their functions and services.

Financial Literacy: Credit Scores and Predatory Lending

• Tuesday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom
• Thursday, May 19, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Pensacola Library, Computer Classroom

Become financial healthy. Join Dan Bowen with Consumer Credit as he increases your knowledge on ways to safeguard your credit, make informed credit choices, and avoid predatory lenders and scams.

Genealogy

West Florida Genealogy Society Monthly Meeting and Presentation: Documentation for Heritage Society Membership

• Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. - Genealogy Library

Interested in joining a heritage society? Join the WFGS for a presentation and discussion by Ms. Theresa Friday, member of the WFGS and DAR registrar for Pensacola, on the types of documents needed to apply for membership to a heritage society. Also learn what resources are available to heritage society members such as military records from the DAR, SAR, and Fold 3.

Movies

Friends of Southwest Branch Library (FSWBL) Classic Movie Series

• Thursday, May 5, 6 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library, Meeting Room

By popular vote, the ninth film in this twelve part series is "Some Like It Hot", starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, and George Raft. This 1959 Metro-Goldwyn Mayer film is not rated and has a runtime of 105 minutes. Popcorn and bottled water will be served courtesy of Friends of Southwest Branch Library.

Sensational Saturdays

• Saturday, May 7, 12:30 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library, Meeting Room

Join us for a family viewing of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers starring Jane Powell, Howard Keel, and Jeff Richards. This 1959 MGM production is rated G and has a runtime of 102 minutes.

Music

Tunesday Sound Café

• Tuesday evenings, 7:30 -7:45 p.m., Pensacola Library, Lobby

Gather 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.

Story Times

Century Branch

Story Time

• Thursdays at 4 p.m.

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.

Tryon Branch

Mommy & Me

• Tuesday, May 3, 10:30 a.m., Meeting Room B
• Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 a.m., Meeting Room B
• Tuesday, May 17, 10:30 a.m., Meeting Room B
• Tuesday, May 31, 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.

Westside Branch

Story Time

• Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m.
• Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m.

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