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December Events at West Florida Public Libraries
Bookish Happenings
Book Events for Adults
Molino Book Club
Take a break from the holiday rush with a good book. Join fellow readers for stimulating conversation about this month’s book “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah.
“Me Before You” Book Discussion
“Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes tells the story of 20-something Lou, desperate after losing her job. Despite having no experience, she takes a job as a caretaker for Will Traynor, a quadriplegic. An ocean of differences divides the two and they struggle to find common ground.
Books to Film Book Club
Join us in a rousing discussion of “The Revenant” by Michael Punke, the book and movie that finally got Leonardo DiCaprio an Oscar. Readers, movie buffs and casual observers are invited to look past the plot and between the lines.
Book Events for Youth
Santa Visits
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Ho, Ho, Ho! You-know-who is coming to town. Good thing everyone has been nice all year. Enjoy stories, Santa and a little holiday spirit. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for pictures with Santa.
Pajama Story Time with Santa
Wear your comfy, cozy pajamas, bring your blankie and join us for stories, milk and cookies and a visit from Santa himself. Children will have the opportunity to share their Christmas lists with Santa, and parents are encouraged to bring their cameras.
Photos with Santa
Santa Ronnie is coming to town, and he’s checking his naughty and nice lists. Children will be able to have their photos taken while telling Santa their Christmas wishes. Photos will be available for pick up during the week after. The program and photos are provided by Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.
A Visit from Santa
Santa will be celebrating the holidays early with a special story time. After Santa has read everyone a story, children can enjoy Christmas cookies, share their wish lists with Santa and make crafts in Santa’s workshop.
Crafts
Lego® night
Visit the craft room to create with Lego®. There will be building challenges and open play. Best enjoyed by ages 2 and up; parent or caregiver must be present.
Westside Loopy Loomers
Learn to loom knit hats, scarves, lap blankets and other items while giving back to the community. Yarn and Looms are provided. All ages are welcome.
Make and Take
Children will receive a canvas tote bag to decorate with markers, buttons, beads and more for a Christmas gift for someone special. Materials are provided by Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.
Sensational Saturday
Drop in and make a holiday card for someone special. Glitter, markers and pretty paper will be laid out to transform into works of art. Drop in anytime from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. to be creative.
Celebrations
Topsy Turvy Thursday Christmas
Children will enjoy a program filled with live music and singing, hot chocolate and cookies and the opportunity to write a letter to Santa for mom or dad to mail.
Star Wars Day
The Force is returning to Pensacola Library. Children can enjoy making Star Wars ornaments, creating mini lightsabers and working their way through Padawan training, while adults enjoy Wii lightsaber battles, a scavenger hunt and an adult Jedi training room.
Closed for Christmas
Stock up on reading material before the holiday and enjoy the holiday weekend. All West Florida Public Libraries will be closed for Christmas Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26.
Closed for New Years
Get a start on New Year’s resolutions and check out an ebook online. All West Florida Public Libraries are closed for the New Year Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2.
Games
Deal Yourself a Winning Hand at Genealogy
Come enjoy family-friendly card games of all sorts. Find a new favorite card game or teach others your favorite.
Genealogy
Learn to Use Microfilm for Local History Research
Microfilm? Microfilm. It’s unlikely that 100 percent of history will ever be digitized, so come learn how to find all kinds of local history that may not show up online.
Movies and Music
Friends of the Southwest Branch Library Classic Movie Series
“A Christmas Story” is adapted from a memoir by humorist Jean Shepherd (who narrates the film). The 1983 release centers on Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), a young boy living in 1940s Indiana, desperately yearning for a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The holiday classic is rated PG and has a running time of 98 minutes. Water and popcorn are provided by Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.
Sensational Saturday
Enjoy some late '90s nostalgia with a showing of “Family Man.” In this whimsical romantic comedy that recalls “It's a Wonderful Life,” Nicolas Cage plays a workaholic bachelor who gets to see what his life might have been like had he stayed with his old sweetheart. The movie, released in 2000, runs at 120 minutes and is rated PG-13.
Holiday Movies
Get out of the house during winter break and enjoy some free movies at the library. The movie events will feature popcorn and movies for the young and the young at heart, including “Zootopia,” “The Jungle Book,” “Finding Dory,” “The Secret Life of Pets,” “The BFG” and “Pete’s Dragon.”
School’s Out, Nothin’ to Do
Join Burt, Mary Poppins, Jane and Michael for the last musical of the season. When Jane and Michael Banks wish for a new nanny, they get one who is practically perfect in every way. Come back the next week for the adventures of the Zootopia Police Department. When some of the animals start reverting back to their old habits, it’s up to one small bunny to save the day. 'Tis the season to swing by the library with the kids, settle in and enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Partner Programs
GED Classes
Earn a GED at the Molino Community Complex. GED classes are provided through a partnership among West Florida Public Libraries, George Stone Technical Center and the Molino Community Center. Classes are held Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. in the Molino Community Complex.
Health Sign-ups with The Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation, in partnership with West Florida Public Library, will be available to assist patrons with the Affordable Care Act health care. An expert will provide information and assist with sign-up. Find out more at www.EpilepsyFLA.org or by calling 877-553-7453.
Bloodmobile
Stop by the Tryon Branch Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to give back this holiday season to those in need. Giving to the OneBlood bloodmobile at one of the WFPL library locations provides an opportunity to receive a voucher toward existing fines.
West Florida Genealogical Society – Regular Meeting
Learn from the experts and join the West Florida Genealogical Society as they meet to share information on how to perform family history research.
Story Time
Pensacola Library
Preschool Story Time
Bouncy Babies Story Time
Tryon Branch Library
Mommy & Me
Lapsit is a program for babies and their special someone.
Preschool Story Time
Southwest Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
Century Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
Molino Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
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