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April Events at West Florida Public Libraries
Bookish Happenings
Southwest Branch Library Book Club
On Thursday, April 4, enjoy a friendly literary conversation of “Calypso” by David Sedaris. On Thursday, April 18, enjoy a friendly literary conversation of “American Radical: Inside the World of an Undercover Muslim FBI Agent” by Tamer Elnoury.
Graphic Novel Group
Join Pop Comics owner Harley Orr and Pensacola Library staff in a discussion of a graphic novel decided on during the March meeting. The group meets monthly to discuss graphic novels.
Popular Literary Book Club: “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” by Ottessa Moshfegh
Join us as we discuss a shocking, hilarious and strangely tender novel about a young woman’s experiment in narcotic hibernation. Our narrator has many of the advantages of life on the surface, but there is a vacuum at the heart of things. It’s the year 2000 in a city aglitter with wealth and possibility; what could be so terribly wrong?
Meet New York Times Bestselling author, Tim Dorsey
Bestselling author Tim Dorsey will talk about his books and his writing. He will also be available to sign books.
Molino Book Club
Join us as we read “Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead.
Book events for youth
Read with a Dog!
Come to Pensacola Library to practice reading to a dog! Kids can bring their own book or borrow one from us and read to Tanner the dog. There will be 15-minute slots available to read to Tanner from 4-6 p.m. Slots are first come, first served. Please call 436-5038 to reserve your slot.
Pet Partners: Read With Me™
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.
Wimpy Kid Month Celebration
Celebrate Wimpy Kid month and the release of Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid by taking a photo at the “Cheese Touch” display and entering a raffle to win a copy of “Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid” to be given away at the end of the month!
STEAM
Open STEAM Lab
Come explore the technology at West Florida Public Libraries. Learn to code or use the Silhouette machines. Have a sewing project you would like to work on? We have the machines you need. Perhaps you would like to make a poster with the wide format printer. Drop into the STEAM Lab during our open hours and staff will assist you in getting started with your newest project.
Sewing and Quilting with STEAM for Grownups
Would you like to learn to sew? Come learn at the library. We provide all you need to get started. If you are already an experienced seamstress or quilter, come us for the fun and friendship.
Quilt, Stitch and Sew Open Session
Come learn to quilt, stitch or sew. Want to learn to crochet? Want to brush up on your sewing skills? Want to spend time together with like-minded people working on your craft project? The library has sewing machines and other tools you can use to produce your creations.
Harry Potter Wands - STEAM at Tryon Branch Library
Come cast your spells using Kano Harry Potter wands and learn to code. Join us for fun with magic and coding.
Tryon Tuesday – STEAM for Adults: Silhouette Machine Workshop
Come learn to create iron-on designs for your t-shirts or other fabric materials using heat transfer vinyl. We will use Silhouette machines to make decorative items for your home, school or as gifts. We will help you get started. Beginners are welcome.
ToolsDay! - Family STEAM Night
How well would a laptop work without any screws to hold it together? Could a jet airplane fly if axles didn’t exist? Come practice using the simple tools that we so often rely on. Plastic toy tools will be available for the very young, and non-powered mechanical tools will be available for everyone else to practice with.
Robotics and Coding Club at Tryon Branch Library
Come explore robotics and coding with the variety of robots that 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 May.
BIoxels - STEAM at Southwest Branch Library
Ever want to make your own video game? Come learn to make a video game in the style of those famous plumbers with Bloxels, a platform for building video games. You can create your own characters and scenery. The library will provide all the materials you will need. Just bring your imagination.
LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics and Coding Club at Tryon Branch Library
Come explore LEGO® Mindstorms and WeDo 2.0 with the West Florida Public Libraries. We will build robots and learn to program their actions. Beginners are welcome. The library will provide all supplies needed. Robotics and Coding Club runs through the end of May.
Uke ’n’ Play – Pensacola Library
Do you want to learn to play the ukulele? Join us for beginner ukulele lessons, where we will introduce chords, instrument handling and more. The library will provide instruments for use in class.
BIoxels - Family STEAM Night
Ever want to make your own video game? Come learn to make a video game in the style of those famous plumbers with Bloxels, a platform for building video games. You can create your own characters and scenery. The library will provide all the materials you will need. Just bring your imagination.
Chess Club – Pensacola Library
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.
Scrap Mechanic
Scrap Mechanic is a creative multiplayer sandbox survival game where you engineer your own adventure. Choose from the in-game parts to build amazing contraptions. In Scrap Mechanic, you’re the master builder. The library will provide all the technology tools needed. You just need to bring your imagination and ingenuity.
Let’s Make Art! – Saturday STEAM
Let’s put the A in STEAM and make some art! Come try your hand at acrylic paint pouring techniques.
CodeyBot - STEAM at Molino Branch Library
CodeyBot is a robot that dances, makes music and travels far distances – and you control the action! It even has laser turrets to battle against your friend’s CodeyBot. Come explore robotics and coding through the CodeyBot applications. Join us for a fun evening.
Let’s Make Art! – Family STEAM Night
Let’s put the A in STEAM and make some art! Come try your hand at acrylic paint pouring techniques.
Digitization Day – Preservation Week
West Florida Public Libraries wants to help you get your important documents and photos digitized. Join us as we observe the American Library Association’s Preservation Week by helping you scan and save your items to a flash drive. Just bring your documents; we will provide the technology and the flash drives. Call Chris Hare at 850-436-5067 to reserve a 30-minute time slot at one of the above locations. Drop-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis.
Harry Potter Wands - Family STEAM Night
Come cast your spells using Kano Harry Potter wands and learn to code. Join us for fun with magic and coding.
Minecraft and LEGO® at the Library
Need something fun to do on a Saturday morning? Come get your build on and play Minecraft or build with LEGO®. You can even create a stop motion video using LEGO® bricks and our iPads. We will provide laptops and computers on which to play Minecraft.
Crafts
Westside Loopy Loomers – Westside Branch Library
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 to the World – Pensacola Library
Learn about different cultures and make crafts. Get a new stamp for your “passport” each time you attend. Monday, April 8 we will learn about Canada, and on Monday, April 22 we will learn about India.
Rock Painting 101
A local patron will guide you through the fun and creativity of painting rocks for fun. Sponsored by The Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.
Braids, Braids, Braids!
Come learn how to do French braids, Dutch braids, waterfall braids and more! Please bring a comb or brush and hair elastics of your choice.
Tryon Tuesday Craft Night – Folding Fans
It’s April and already it’s heating up. Time to make a folding fan!
Teen
Teen Tuesday: Virtual Reality, Xbox One X, Board Games and More!
Teens, join us in the STEAM Lab for access to video games such as Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart, board games, card games and more tech. Bring your friends or come prepared to make new ones. Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m.
Research for Teens and Young Adults
This is a class for teens and young adults interested in learning how to do better research. It will cover how to find good sources, how to use our databases, the difference between primary and secondary sources and more. This is a great class to help you write better papers, or participate in science or history fair. Please feel free to bring your laptop with you; they are encouraged but not required.
Teen Volunteer Open House
Are you interested in being a teen volunteer this summer? Drop in at our Teen Volunteer Open House! Come learn more about volunteering at the library and even fill out an application on the spot. Teens attending this open house will get first choice for volunteering this summer, as we can’t guarantee everyone a slot. Parents need not attend – we are looking for motivated self-starters! You don’t need to be outgoing, just ready to work! See you there! Refreshments will be served.
YAS: Young Adult Social
Young adults are invited to hang out in our new youth oriented section for snacks and games. Includes Wii bowling, and other activities. Last Thursday of every month.
Movies, Music and Games
Molino Melodies
Join us on Thursday evenings as we learn to play the mountain dulcimer. Bring your dulcimer and join, or try one of ours. Beginners welcome.
Tryon Tuesday Movie Night for the Family – 101 Dalmatians
We’re showing classic movies for the whole family once a month with popcorn. This month’s film is 101 Dalmatians, release date 1961, rated G, with a running time of 79 minutes.
Tryon Tuesday Game Night
Have fun with the whole family playing one of our many board games.
Partner Programs
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 13, and at Southwest Branch Library on Mondays and Wednesdays 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.
GED Classes – Molino Branch Library
Earn your GED at the Molino Community Center. This is an open enrollment program so that students may enroll anytime during the semester. A current TABE test is required to enroll for the classes. Contact Patricia Harrison at George Stone 850-941-6200, ext. 2361 for more information. Visit georgestonecenter.com to register. Classes will be on Monday and Thursday nights each week from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Genealogy
One-on-One Assistance and Instruction
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.
Regular Program of the West Florida Genealogical Society
Come meet the members of the West Florida Genealogical Society. You don’t have to be a member to attend, and they’ll be glad to help you learn more about researching your family history. Each session also provides an opportunity to meet experienced and knowledgeable society members who willingly share their ideas and techniques. Free and open to all.
Wellness
Chair Yoga
Want to try yoga? Ease into it with gentle chair yoga; ideal for seniors and those who have difficulty rising from the floor as well as office workers who sit for hours in a chair. Local patron Sallie Beckes, a 500-hour professional yoga teacher, will guide you through the basics of chair yoga: gentle stretches seated in a chair and also standing postures. Registration requested. Sponsored by the Friends of Southwest Branch Library.
Walk this Way
Put on your walking shoes and start the year off right. Come out to the track behind the Molino Branch Library on Tuesday mornings and join us as we get our walk on. Weather permitting.
Closures
Closed - Good Friday and Easter Weekend
All West Florida Public Libraries locations will be closed Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21, for Good Friday and Easter weekend. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 22.
Story Time
Pensacola Library
Bouncy Babies Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Tryon Branch Library
Mommy & Me
Lapsit is a program for babies and their special someone.
STEAM Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Southwest Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
Molino Branch Library
STEAM Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Join Miss Lisa and Mo the Library Lion each Wednesday for stories, songs, and movement activities designed to build future readers.
Easter Bunny Story Time
Join Miss Lisa and Mo the Library Lion as they welcome the Easter Bunny to story time.
Century Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
Computer Classes
Green Screen Class
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.
One-on-One Tech Help at Pensacola Library
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 3-7:30 p.m. and every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 436-5088 to sign up.
Computer Workshop: Podcasts
Learn how to listen to podcasts. We will discuss everything you need to know from how to subscribe, locate and enjoy some of the best podcasts available.
Microsoft Word
This four-part series will present Microsoft Office 2016 on an intermediate level. Learn how to master Microsoft Word by creating, editing, and formatting documents.
YouTube Class – 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 are a prerequisite. Computers available on-site, but feel free to bring your laptop.
Microsoft Excel
This four-part series will present Microsoft Office 2016 on an intermediate level. Learn how to utilize Microsoft Excel by creating spreadsheets to calculate formulas and analyze data.
One-on-One Tech Help at Molino Branch Library
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.
Wide Format Printing – Pensacola Library
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.
Microsoft Publisher
This four-part series will present Microsoft Office 2016 on an intermediate level. Learn how to create print publications (newsletters, brochures, invitations and more) using Microsoft Publisher.
Computer Workshop: Hands-on Help
Individualized guidance for any device, application or general computer related questions.
One-on-One Resume Help
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.
Twitch Class – Pensacola Library
Come learn how to create and manage a Twitch Channel. We will cover building a channel, how to stream your video and what options support overlays and extensions. We will cover how to incorporate stream extensions and how to set them up. The class will teach you how incorporate the green screens and Chroma keys to make you look like a professional. Basic computer skills are a prerequisite. Computers available on-site, but feel free to bring your laptop.
Microsoft Office 365
This four-part series will present Microsoft Office 2016 on an intermediate level. Learn how to communicate and collaborate with Microsoft Office 365.
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