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February Events at West Florida Public Libraries
Bookish Happenings
Book events for adults
Southwest Branch Library Book Club
Residents are invited to a friendly literary conversation of Fredrik Backman's new book “And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer: A Novella.” Light refreshments will be served. This group is sponsored by Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.
WFPL Book Discussion
Jodi Picoult’s “Small Great Things” takes on racism, prejudice, and entitlement. Seasoned labor and delivery nurse Ruth Jefferson is faced with an impossible choice when a baby she has been told not to interact with based upon its parents’ racial preferences goes into cardiac distress during her watch.
Molino Book Club
Readers and book lovers are welcome to share thoughts and opinions at February’s book club discussion. This month’s book, “Dead Wake” by Erik Larson, is the story of the last ocean crossing of the Lusitania.
Books to Film Book Club
Join in a rousing discussion of “Carol” by Patricia Highsmith, a precursor to the movie. Everyone is welcome to look past the plot and between the lines with or without reading the book.
Book events for youth
Pet Partners: Read With Me
School-aged children are invited to register for a 15-minute session to pick a book and read to a therapy dog who will patiently listen while cuddling up to a good story. Books are provided by Friends of the Southwest Branch Library. Dogs and handlers are coordinated through Cherry Point Dog Training, Inc. Preregistration is required.
American Girl Book Club: “Meet Molly”
Girls will learn what life was like for an American girl growing up during WWII in America through the book, activities and food of the era. For Molly McIntire, life seems full of change. It's 1944 and the world is at war. Her father is far away caring for wounded soldiers. Her mother is busy working for the Red Cross. Everyone in America is so serious and practical that glamorous Halloween costumes are hard to get. Molly's special hula skirt is a huge success – until Ricky, her pesky big brother, plays a mean trick. Molly and her friends are determined to get back at him. One mean trick leads to another until the fighting goes too far. Each child receives a free copy of the book from Friends of the Southwest Branch Library, who also provide all supplies for the meeting activities. Preregistration is required.
Teen events
Teen Time: Love Stinks! Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Teens who think cupid rhymes with stupid can celebrate this loathsome holiday with Pensacola Library. Participants will make anti-Valentine’s Day cards, taste test chocolate and decorate broken-hearted cookies. For teens 13-17.
Save Your Sweetie: Teen First Aid Class
Teens age 13-17 can come to Molino Branch Library and learn what to do in an emergency. An instructor from Escambia County Fire Rescue will teach basic first aid skills that everyone should know.
Crafts
Fabulous Friday
Fabulous Friday allows adults to indulge their inner child. On the first Friday, grown-ups who appreciate an hour of sitting with pens and pencils and adult coloring books can have a cup of coffee, release their inner artist and take a break from that to-do list. On the second Friday of the month, Giant Pieces puzzles will be put out and can be completed in under an hour. On the third Friday, join our resident writer in exploring a creative writing project. Fourth Fridays are always a surprise.
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 as we give back to the community. Yarn and looms are provided. All ages are welcome.
Make it Mondays
Join us in the craft room on the second and fourth Monday of the month to get creative. On Monday, Feb. 13, all the fun craft supplies are coming out to make Valentine’s cards. On Monday, Feb. 27, children can code their name in binary using colored beads. This hands-on activity helps learn about binary codes like ASCII, Morse code and even Braille.
Make-n-Take
Children will create adorable pom-pom creatures using simple tools. The creatures can be used for pins, hair ties, backpack decorations and more, and are appropriate for ages 6 and up. All materials are provided by Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.
Celebrations
Save Your Sweetheart: First Aid Class
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by learning basic skills to keep you and your sweetheart safe for years to come. Captain Mark Butler of Escambia County Fire Rescue will provide basic first aid techniques and tips at Molino Branch Library.
Presidents Day
All West Florida Public Libraries are closed in observance of Presidents Day.
Black History Month Speaker
Molino Branch Library celebrates Black History Month with speaker Tracy Morton. Morton is a graduate of Pensacola High School, an entrepreneur and one of the youngest funeral directors in Pensacola. Join her for an evening of discussion.
Games
Game-ology!
Take a break from research and settle in for a few minutes of family-friendly cards and board games. A few will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own, too.
Genealogy
Library Instruction
No one is born knowing how to use a library, and it’s never too late to learn. It can be figured out by trial and error, but wouldn’t it be nice to learn from someone knows the ropes? The instruction includes the basics of WFPL account use, review of the library website and some common tasks made much easier by using your knowledge of how libraries work.
Whooo’s Who in Your Family Tree
Whooo’s got a story? Everyone. Help keep those stories alive by coming to the Genealogy Branch Library to scan family documents and pictures. Bring a flash drive and leave with a digital family album.
Movies and Music
Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears
The Pensacola Opera will perform a fun retelling of the story of “Goldie Locks and the Three Bears” with an operatic twist. The production, adapted by John Davis, uses the music of Mozart and Offenbach to teach the importance of honesty and true friendship. Goldie, a little girl who has a great passion for bugs and spiders, finds herself in a sticky situation when she stumbles upon the dwelling of the three singing bears.
Partner Programs
GED Classes
Earn a GED at the Molino Community Center. Classes begin Monday, Jan. 9 and run each Monday and Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Molino Community Center. This is an open enrollment program, so students may enroll anytime during the semester. Contact Patricia Harrison at George Stone, 850-941-6200 ext. 2361, for more information. Visit www.georgestonecenter.com to register. GED classes are provided through a partnership among West Florida Public Libraries, George Stone Technical Center and the Molino Community Center.
Regular Meeting of the West Florida Genealogical Society
Meet the members of the West Florida Genealogical Society. Non-members are welcome to attend and learn more about researching family history from the more experienced members.
AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone. Services are aimed at those who are 50 and older and/or can’t afford a tax preparation service. There’s no fee and no sales pitch for other services. AARP membership is not required. Representatives will be at Pensacola Library to provide this service on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 15. The last person is accepted at 1 p.m. The program is jointly sponsored by the IRS and the AARP Foundation and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens should bring a photo I.D., Social Security cards or other official documentation for everyone on the return, a copy of last year’s tax return, tax forms and information for this tax year and a schedule of deductions if they have numerous receipts.
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
Computer Classes
One-on-One Tech Help
Get up to 30 minutes of individual technology help at Molino Branch Library every Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m. and every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find email, increase computer knowledge, improve skills with a smart phone, learn how to download eBooks and more. Call 850-435-1760 to reserve a session.
Learn to Use HeritageQuest for Your Family History Research
Every hero has a quest. Be a family history hero, learn how to use the HeritageQuest research tool and find out more (and there’s always more) about your family history. Let the quest begin.
All About Computers: The Keyboard
Think of the computer as a hybrid of a TV and a typewriter and the internet as a library. This workshop series introduces easy concepts for using computers to adults 18 and over. Registration is required. Call 850-595-1047 or stop at the circulation desk to register.
Word 2016
Create a document by learning the basics of Word 2016. Topics covered will include using the ribbons, spelling and grammar, saving and printing.
Intro to the Internet
Come and learn the basics of exploring the internet. Navigation and browser basics will be covered. Basic internet safety will also be discussed.
All About Computers: The Mouse
Think of the computer as a hybrid of a TV and a typewriter and the internet as a library. This workshop series introduces easy concepts for using computers to adults 18 and over. Registration is required. Call 850-595-1047 or stop at the circulation desk to register.
All About Computers: Basic Concepts, Part 1
Think of the computer as a hybrid of a TV and a typewriter and the internet as a library. This workshop series introduces easy concepts for using computers to adults 18 and over. Registration is required. Call 850-595-1047 or stop at the circulation desk to register.
Excel 2016
This class is for people who are new to Excel. Attendees will learn how to navigate around a spreadsheet and learn basic formatting skills.
Email I
This workshop will cover email basics such as how to compose, send and receive email messages and attachments, as well as basic email security tips.
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