September Programs, Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Below is a list of events occurring in September 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.                                                                                         

September Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Bookish Happenings

Book events for adults

Southwest Branch Library Book Club

• Thursday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library
• Thursday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library

Friendly literary conversation of “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng.

WFPL “The Great American Read” Book Talks

• Monday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join us as we discuss the latest developments in WSRE’s hit series "The Great American Read." We will discuss and compare “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte and “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier.

Graphic Novel Group

• Monday, Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m. - Pensacola Library

Join Pop Comics owner Harley Orr and Pensacola Library staff in a discussion of a graphic novel decided on during the August meeting. The group meets monthly to discuss graphic novels.

WFPL Author Spotlight: D. Kay Mundine

• Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library

D. Kay Mundine was raised in Northwest Florida. She graduated from Pensacola High School and holds a B.A. degree in Social Work from San Diego State University. Through numerous writing projects throughout her vast academic history, she has developed a knack for the written word in addition to being creatively inclined.

Popular Literary Book Club

• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Friendly literary conversation of “Educated” by Tana Westover.

Molino Book Club

• Monday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library

Local Author Katherine Youngblood visits the Molino Library to discuss her book “Cast Away Stones.” A historical novel set in 1848 era Louisiana.

Book events for youth

Pet Partners: Read With Me™

• Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library

School-aged children are invited to register for a 15-minute session to pick a book and practice reading with a furry friend. Dogs and handlers are coordinated through Pet Partners and Cherry Point Dog Training Inc. Registration is requested.

STEAM

Robots with STEAM at WFPL

• Saturday, Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library
• Tuesday, Sept. 4, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Thursday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library

Robots! STEAM staff members will bring robots to the library branches for you to learn and play. Come join in the fun as you explore what these robots can do. Each session begins with an introduction to coding principles and will include a challenge for you to work through with your robot.

Digitization Day

• Saturday, Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Molino Branch Library
• Wednesday, Sept. 5, noon – 4:30 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Tuesday, Sept. 18, noon – 4:30 p.m. – Century Branch Library
• Tuesday, Sept. 25, noon – 4:30 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library

When you've only got one copy of an important family document or photo, your family history becomes vulnerable to damage. Library staff can help you make digital copies of your family records and photos. Each patron will receive a half-hour help session and a flash drive containing the digital files they made. Reservations are available by phone at 850-435-5067. Drop-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

Chess Class – Pensacola Library

• Saturday, Sept. 1, 2 p.m. 
• Saturday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m.

We will help you learn how to play one of the oldest games in the world. Whether you are a brand-new beginner or a master chess player, this is a chance to learn new skills, practice your moves and improve your game in a friendly environment. All playing levels are welcome, including beginners. The library will provide all the chess boards and pieces.

Family Friendly Improv Class – Pensacola Library

• Sunday, Sept. 2, 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 23, 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m.

Come learn basic improv techniques and games like those in the comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Improv is storytelling with a script. All ages welcome, but parents must accompany younger children.

Open STEAM Lab  – Pensacola Library

• Tuesday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. - noon
• Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - noon
• Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. - noon
• Tuesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. - noon

Would you like to explore some of the robots and other technology tools that West Florida Public Libraries owns? Would you like to become trained to use the machines in the Technology Lab? Drop into the STEAM Lab during our open hours and staff will assist you in getting started with robotics, virtual reality or the Silhouette machines.

LEGO® Night – Pensacola Library

• Tuesday, Sept. 4, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m.

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.

BizKids at WFPL

• Tuesday, Sept. 4, 5:30 p.m. – Century Branch Library
• Tuesday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m. – Century Branch Library
• Wednesday, Sept. 5, 5:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library
• Thursday, Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
• Tuesday, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library
• Tuesday, Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library
• Wednesday, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m. – Westside Branch Library
• Wednesday, Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m. – Westside Branch Library
• Thursday, Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m. – Molino Branch Library
• Thursday, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. – Molino Branch Library

Youth age 6 and up are invited to come make things, sell them for play money and learn about financial literacy. Money plays an important part in every person’s life and learning how to make and manage it can be fun for almost anyone.

Green Screen Class – Pensacola Library

• Wednesday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. 

Come learn how to digitally swap out backgrounds in video and images, just like meteorologists do on TV. We’ll be using green screen technology to put still and video images together in new and different ways.

Quilting Class – Pensacola Library

• Thursday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Come learn to quilt even if you have never sewn before. We will teach you the basics of sewing and quilting to get you started on making a comfy quilt of your own. You may bring fabric of your own to the class or you may choose from a supply of fabric the library has available.

Scratch Gaming Coding Club – Pensacola Library

• Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m.

Come learn to create games using Scratch, a kid-friendly programming language. Coding Club will run through the end of December.

LEGO® Boost Robotics and Coding Club at Tryon Branch Library

• Saturday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m.

Come have fun building a LEGO® Boost robot and then learn to code it. We will explore the many builds possible with the LEGO® Boost. We will then take our building even further by answering challenges which will test your creativity. The library will provide all supplies needed. Robotics and Coding Club will run through the end of December.

Website Coding Workshop – Pensacola Library

• Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m.

Would you like to learn to build your own website? We can help you get started with website builders such as Wix and WordPress. Do you want to learn more of the actual HTML code used in building a website? We can help you get started with that as well. Come learn the basics of HTML coding in this class. No prior coding experience is required. 

Unicorn Sparkle Party

• Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library
• Saturday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Children are invited to attend a party featuring games, story, film, craft, photo-op, treats and giveaways about the wonderful unicorn. Release your inner magic and join us to celebrate. Dress up if you wish.  All materials will be provided. Suggested for ages 3-10 years old.

Let’s Make Art! – Family STEAM Night at Pensacola Library

• Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Let’s put the A in STEAM and make some art! Come try your hand at acrylic paint pouring techniques during Family STEAM Night.

Robotics and Coding Club at Tryon Branch Library for Homeschoolers

• Friday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.
• Friday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.

Come explore robotics and coding with the variety of robots that the West Florida Public Libraries has to offer. You will learn coding principles and how to program robots to help you solve the session’s challenge. The library will provide all equipment, just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity. Robotics and Coding Club will run through December.

Buttons for your Backpack

• Saturday, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library

As another school year begins, let’s make sure you have plenty of backpack bling, we mean buttons! Join us for button making. Suggested for children 6 years old to teens.

Minecraft at Molino Branch Library

• Saturday, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m.

Come get your build on and play Minecraft, hosted by West Florida Public Libraries. Beginners are welcome. We will provide laptops and iPads.

Slimy Monster Party

• Saturday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Children are invited to attend a party featuring games, a story, crafts, treats, photo-ops and giveaways. Slimy Monsters are for boys and girls who wish to enjoy an afternoon of oozy-gooey fun at the library. Come dressed as your favorite monster if you wish. All materials will be provided. Suggested for children ages 3-12 years old.

YouTube Class

• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Come learn how to create and manage a YouTube channel. We will cover everything from building a basic channel to managing a large-scale channel with playlists. The class will cover basic analytics, tagging and end screen cards and prompts of your videos. Basic computer skills and use a prerequisite. Computers available on site, but feel free to bring your laptop. 

Pinkalicious Party

• Thursday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Pinkalicious Party is for boys and girls ages 3-12 who enjoy the "Pinkalicious" books featuring Pinkalicious and her brother, Peter. Children will enjoy games, story time, a craft, photo-ops, treats and giveaways. You may dress up if you wish. All materials will be provided.

LEGO® at the Library

• Saturday, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Come build cool stuff with LEGO® bricks. The library will provide the LEGO® bricks, you just need to bring your imagination. Duplo® bricks will be available for the little ones.

Crafts

Westside Loopy Loomers – Westside Branch Library

• Tuesday, Sept. 4, 1 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m.

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.

Passport Around the World – Pensacola Library

• Monday, Sept. 10, 4 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m.

Learn about different cultures and make crafts. Get a new stamp for your “passport” each time you attend. Learn about Japan on Monday, Sept. 10 and about the United States on Monday, Sept. 24.

Painting with Ms. Paula

• Thursday, Sept. 20, 4:30 p.m. – Century Branch Library

Create an art masterpiece and learn about a famous historical artist.

Tryon Tuesday Craft Night – Apple Craft

• Tuesday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library

Fall is officially here and it’s time for apples. Have fun crafting with our crafty librarians.

Teen

Virtual Reality, Xbox One X, Board Games and More! – Pensacola Library

• Tuesday, Sept. 4, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 11, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 18, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m.

Join us in the STEAM Lab for access to video games, board games, card games and more tech. Bring your friends or come prepared to make new ones. Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m.

Games and Movies

Tryon Tuesday Game Night

• Tuesday, Sept. 11, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library

Have fun with the whole family playing one of our many board games.

Tryon Tuesday Movie Night for the Family – DUMBO

• Tuesday, Sept. 18, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library

We are showing classic movies for the whole family once a month with popcorn. This month’s film is DUMBO, release date 1941, rated G, with a running time of 64 minutes.

Closures

Labor Day

• Monday, Sept. 3, all day – All branches

All West Florida Public Libraries locations are closed for the holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Partner Programs

Hunter Safety Class

• Wednesday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library

Get ready for the fall hunting season. Hunters need this class to get their hunting license. This class requires completion of the Florida'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.

Salsa Cooking Class

• Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch Library

Join Angela Hinkle from Extension Services to watch tips and tricks for making fresh salsa. Learn the real deal on how to can salsa. Then take a taste of Florida salsa and even dance a little salsa! Registration required. Call 850-435-1761 to register for the fun.

GED Classes – Molino Branch Library

• Monday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Earn your GED at the Molino Community Center. Classes are held each Monday and Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. 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 georgestonecenter.com to register.

Fall Gardening Class

• Saturday, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch Library

Learn Fall gardening tips for vegetables and flowers with local gardener Paul Flores.

Genealogy

One-on-One Assistance and Instruction

• Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Genealogy Branch Library

Come to the Genealogy Branch Library for one-on-one sessions on searching for the deceased, introduction to Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest 101. Walk-ins are welcome or you can schedule a private session.

West Florida Genealogical Society Monthly Program

• Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Branch Library

Join us for our monthly program and meet the members of the West Florida Genealogical Society. Have you found a postmaster in your past? WFGS Board Member and Past President Bert Outlaw delivers the details you need to research post office records. You don’t have to be a member to attend. Enjoy coffee and refreshments.

Story Time

Pensacola Library
Bouncy Babies Story Time

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

Preschool Story Time

• Wednesdays 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.

STEAM Preschool Story Time

• Thursday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. – Meeting Room B
• Thursday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. – Meeting Room B

Preschool Story Time

• Thursday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. – Meeting Room B
• Thursday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m. – Meeting Room B

Southwest Branch Library
Preschool Story Time

• Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. – Youth Services Department

Molino Branch Library
STEAM Preschool Story Time

• Wednesday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. – Youth Services Department

Preschool Story Time

• Wednesday, Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Youth Services Department
• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Youth Services Department
• Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m. – Youth Services Department

Century Branch Library
Preschool Story Time

• Thursday, Sept. 6, 4:30 p.m. – Youth Services
• Thursday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m. – Youth Services
• Thursday, Sept. 27, 4:30 p.m. – Youth Services

Computer Classes
One-on-One Tech Help at Molino Branch Library 

• Wednesday, Sept. 5, noon
• Thursday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 12, noon
• Thursday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 19, noon
• Thursday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 26, noon
• Thursday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.

On Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., get 30 minutes of individual technology help at the Molino Branch Library. Find email, increase your computer knowledge, improve your skills with your smart phone and learn how to download e-books and more. Call 850-435-1760 to reserve your session.

Word 2016 Basics

• Thursday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m. – Century Branch Library
• Thursday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library

Create a document by learning the basics of Word 2016. We will cover features such as ribbons, spelling, grammar, saving and printing.

Excel 2016 Basics

• Thursday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. – Century Branch Library
• Thursday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library

This class is for people who are new to Excel. Attendees will learn how to navigate around a spreadsheet and learn basic formatting skills.

One-on-One Tech Help at Pensacola Library

• Wednesday, Sept. 5, 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m.

Do you need help with using a smartphone? Need to know the basic functions of your personal laptop? Sign up for a 30-minute one-on-one session for any topic under basic computer skills during open computer lab hours every Wednesday from 3-5:30 p.m. and every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 436-5088 to sign up.

Computer Basics – Pensacola Library

• Saturday, Sept. 8, noon
• Saturday, Sept. 15, noon
• Saturday, Sept. 22, noon
• Saturday, Sept. 29, noon

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.

Wide Format Printing – Pensacola Library

• Monday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m.

Want to create your own large banner or poster?  Attend this workshop and staff will help you explore and experience the library’s wide format plotter.

Resume Help – Molino Branch Library

• Monday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.
• Monday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. 
• Monday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.

Are you looking for a job and need to get your resume put together? Schedule a 45-minute appointment at Molino Branch Library. You will get personalized help to polish up your resume and make it stand out from the crowd.