June Programs, Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Below is a list of events occurring in June at West Florida Public Libraries in Escambia County. For more information about library events, contact the Pensacola Library at 850-436-5060. Visit mywfpl.com, like West Florida Public Libraries - WFPL on Facebook and follow @MyWFPL on Twitter for up-to-date event announcements and more.

West Florida Public Library Locations

• Pensacola Library: 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, 32502, 850-436-5060
• Century Branch Library: 7991 N. Century Blvd., Century, 32535, 850-256-6217
• West Florida Genealogy Branch Library: 5740 N. Ninth Ave., 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 Ave., Pensacola, 32504, 850-471-6980
• Westside Branch Library: 1301 W. Gregory St., Pensacola, 32502, 850-595-1047

For hours of each WFPL location, visit mywfpl.com/locations.

June Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Summer Reading

Summer STEAM: Trebuchets & Catapults

• Tuesday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch Library
• Friday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library
• Tuesday, June 13, 2 p.m. – Century Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, June 15, 2 p.m. – Westside Branch Library

Are historical war weapons your secret fascination? Do you want to try your hand at a fun, crafty application of physics and engineering? Join West Florida Public Libraries for a day of medieval mischief.

Reno’s Reptiles

• Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library (Held at Big Lagoon State Park, 12301 Gulf Beach Highway)
• Wednesday, June 7, 11 a.m. – Century Branch Library,
• Wednesday, June 7, 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m. – Molino Branch Library
• Thursday, June 8, 3 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library

Kick off Summer Reading with the exciting animals of Reno’s Reptiles.

Tampa Taiko

• Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library (Held at Big Lagoon State Park, 12301 Gulf Beach Highway)
• Thursday, June 8, 3 p.m. – Molino Branch Library
• Friday, June 9, 7 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Saturday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. – Century Branch Library
• Saturday, June 10, 2 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library

Learn about the exciting traditional Japanese performing art of Taiko drumming and see big Taiko drums. This program is presented by Ron Collins of Tampa Taiko.

Pensacola MESS Hall presents “Block by Block”

• Tuesday, June 13, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library (Held at Big Lagoon State Park, 12301 Gulf Beach Highway)
• Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m. – Century Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 14, 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Thursday, June 15, 11 a.m. – Molino Branch Library
• Thursday, June 15, 3 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library

A young girl outsmarts the king in this adaptation of "One Grain of Rice" using Legos®. Students get a concrete sense of exponential growth as they discover how quickly the Legos® multiply. This science show brought to you by Pensacola MESS Hall.

Summer STEAM: Different Ways of Flying

• Tuesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, June 21, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch Library
• Thursday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library
• Tuesday, June 27, 2 p.m. – Century Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.  – Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, June 29, 2 p.m. – Westside Branch Library

Don’t have wings? Not lighter than air? No worries; there are lots of ways to fly. Come make paper airplanes that don’t come down (as long as the power is on…), balloons that are solar powered (kind of), and other wonky ways of using science, technology, engineering arts and math to wing it!

Pensacola MESS Hall presents “Intro to Engineering”

• Tuesday, June 20, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library (Sign-up is requested due to space limitations.)
• Wednesday, June 21, 11 a.m. – Century Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 21, 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Thursday, June 22, 11 a.m. – Molino Branch Library
• Thursday, June 22, 3 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library

Pensacola MESS Hall will give a 15-minute interactive presentation about engineering principles for young engineers followed by open build time with our imagination playground.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Instrument Petting Zoo

• Tuesday, June 27, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library (Held at Big Lagoon State Park)
• Wednesday, June 28, 11 a.m. – Century Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 28 , 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Thursday, June 29, 11 a.m. – Molino Branch Library
• Thursday, June 29, 3 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library

Animals aren’t the only things that can make sounds. Come see, hear and touch different musical instruments. Don’t worry, they won’t bite.

Summer Reading for Adults

• All month – All WFPL Locations

West Florida Public Libraries is introducing its first year of summer reading for adults. The program, aimed at adults age 18 and up, begins May 30 and runs in conjunction with the children’s program until July 31 with the same theme, Build a Better World. Keep track of the books you read and record them in a log for a chance to win prizes. Adults do not need to have a child registered in the children’s program to participate. However, a valid library card is required. Register at any West Florida Public Libraries location. Remember: Audiobooks are not cheating.

Bookish Happenings

Book events for adults

Southwest Branch Library Book Club

• Thursday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library
• Saturday, June 10, 2 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library

Friendly literary conversation of Douglas Preston’s real life adventure of hunting for “The Lost City of The Monkey God”. Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, disease-carrying insects, jaguars and deadly snakes after seeing aerial images of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but an enigmatic, lost civilization. Light refreshments will be served. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.

Graphic Novel Group

• Monday, June 12, 5:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join Pop Comics owner Harley Orr and Pensacola Library staff in a discussion of a graphic novel that participants will decide on during the May meeting. The group will meet monthly to discuss graphic novels.

Popular Literary Book Club

• Wednesday, June 21, 10:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Erik Larson intertwines the true tale of the 1893 World’s Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their deaths. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction.

Best Sellers Book Club

• Thursday, June 22, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library

“Dragon Teeth”, a previously undiscovered work by “Jurassic Park” author Michael Crichton, promises to be high in demand. The novel tells the story of a notorious rivalry between dinosaur fossil hunters in the late 1800s. Two monomaniacal paleontologists pillage the Wild West, hunting for dinosaur fossils, while surveilling, deceiving and sabotaging each other in a rivalry that will come to be known as the Bone Wars.

Molino Book Discussion

• Monday, June 26, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library

Join fellow readers at Molino Branch Library for a rousing discussion of the steam punk novel: “Infernal Devices” by K. W. Jeeter. He inherited a watchmaker’s store – and a whole heap of trouble. But idle sometime-musician George has little talent for clockwork. And when a shadowy figure tries to steal an old device from the premises, George finds himself embroiled in a mystery of time travel, music and sexual intrigue.

Book events for youth

Reading Buddies

• Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Kids can team up with a teen volunteer to be read to or practice reading aloud. Teens can earn volunteer hours while helping kids reach their summer reading goals.

Pet Partners: Read With Me

• Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library

School-aged children are invited to register for a 15-minute session to pick a book and read to one of therapy dogs who patiently listen while cuddling up to a good story. Dogs and handlers are coordinated through Pet Partners and Cherry Point Dog Training Inc. Preregistration is requested.

American Girl Book Club: ‘Meet Molly’ meeting 2 of 3

• Saturday, June 17, 2 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library

Children will learn what life was like for an American girl growing up during WWII in America through the book, activities, 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. And 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 requested.

Teen Events

Teen Engineering Challenge        

• Tuesday, June 20, 2 p.m. – Molino Branch Library

Teens age 13-17 will learn basic engineering skills by competing to see who can make a structure out of straws to support a tennis ball.

Teen Book Program: “A Wrinkle in Time”

• Saturday, June 24, 2 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library

A T-shirt will be given to the teen whose drawing is the most imaginative conception of the “IT” in the book. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Southwest Branch Library, who purchased books to be given to each participant.

Crafts

Summer Fun Days

• Friday, June 2, 1 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Tuesday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Friday, June 9, 1 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Tuesday, June 13, 5:30 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Friday, June 16, 1 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Tuesday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Friday, June 23, 1 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Tuesday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Friday, June 30, 1 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library

Start the month off with some adult coloring books on June 2. June 6 is a great time for some puzzles. On June 9, enjoy a few hands of fast paced Uno®. On June 13, take a moment to peek at the new releases before they make it on the shelves. Don’t forget your library card to secure your place on the hold list. On June 16, join our resident writer in exploring a creative writing project. On June 20, enjoy a nostalgic evening with “Finding Dory”. On June 23, relax with “Florence Foster Jenkins” and watch Meryl Streep play the title character. On June 27 and 30, join a library in a round robin of show and tell about a new book you can’t put down, or an old favorite you’d like to share.

Lego® Night

• Tuesday, June 6, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Tuesday, June 13, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Tuesday, June 20, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Tuesday, June 27, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library

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

• Tuesday, June 13, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch Library
• Tuesday, June 27, 1 p.m. – Westside Branch Library

Learn to loom knit hats, scarves, lap blankets and other items and give back to the community. Yarn and looms are provided. All ages are welcome.

Games

Game-ology!

• Friday, June 23, 11 a.m. – Genealogy Branch Library

Take a break from your research. Family-friendly cards and board games will be available, but participants are welcome to bring their own, too.

Genealogy

Library Instruction

• Saturday, June 10, 4 p.m. – Genealogy Branch Library

No one is born knowing how to use a library, and it’s never too late to learn. Yes, people can figure it out on their own, but it’s always nice to learn from someone who knows the ropes. Instructions will include basics of WFPL account use, review of the library website and some common tasks made much easier by knowing how libraries work.

Whooo’s Who in Your Family Tree

• Tuesday, June 13, all day – Genealogy Branch Library
• Tuesday, June 27, all day – Genealogy Branch Library

Whooo’s got a story? You do. Help keep those stories alive by coming in to the Genealogy Branch Library to scan family documents and pictures. Bring a flash drive and leave with a digital family album.

Partner Programs

Regular Meeting of the West Florida Genealogical Society

• Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Branch Library

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.

Hunter Safety Class

• Monday, June 12, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library

All hunters born after 1975 are required to take a hunter safety class to get their hunting license. Do not wait until the last minute. This class requires completion of the FWC’s free online hunter safety course before attending class. Go to myfwc.com to register and take the online course. Contact Paul Averill, Florida Fish and Wildlife Hunter Safety Instructor at 850-982-8070 for more information.

Story Time

Pensacola Library

Preschool Story Time

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

Bouncy Babies Story Time

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

Tryon Branch Library

Mommy & Me

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

Lapsit is a program for babies and their special someone.

Computer Classes

One-on-One Tech Help – Molino Branch Library

• Thursday, June 1, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 6, noon
• Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 13, noon
• Thursday, June 15, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 20, noon
• Thursday, June 22, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 27, noon
• Thursday, June 29, 11 a.m.

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

• Friday, June 2, 4 p.m. – Genealogy Branch Library

Every hero has a quest. Be a family history hero. Come 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.

Streaming the Web

• Monday, June 5, 5:30 p.m. – Westside Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 14, noon – Westside Branch Library

This workshop will compare and explore multiple streaming services, like Netflix and Amazon. Workshops are open to adults 18 and over. Registration is requested. Call 850-595-1047 or stop at the circulation desk to register.

Up in the Cloud

• Monday, June 19, 5:30 p.m. – Westside Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 28, noon – Westside Branch Library

The “cloud” refers to the internet, or shared networks of computers, as a storage unit for data and resources. This workshop will introduce simple, everyday usage of the cloud through downloading and saving files, from documents to music. Workshops are open to adults 18 and over. Registration is requested. Call 850-595-1047 or stop at the circulation desk to register.