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June Events at West Florida Public Libraries
Summer Reading Club 2021: Tails and Tales is Here!
Monday, June 7 – Saturday, July 31 - Virtual, mywfpl.com
Ready to win cool prizes? Read with the West Florida Public Libraries from June 7 to July 31 as we celebrate “Tails and Tales!” Keep track of your minutes in Beanstack for prizes, but be sure to visit our website all summer long to view recorded story times and meet some of our favorite local animal partners via recorded programs! Craft kits, story walks, virtual trivia, virtual mystery habitats and much more will also be available! Summer Reading Club is also available for adults!
Beanstack Challenge: Summer Reading Club 2021: Tails and Tales
Monday, June 7 – Saturday, July 31 - Virtual, mywfpl.beanstack.org
Ready to win cool prizes? Read with the West Florida Public Libraries from June 7 to July 31 as we celebrate “Tails and Tales!” Reading challenges are available to children and adults of all ages! Pre-registration begins May 24, 2021.
Summer STEAM at Home Challenge
Tuesday, June 1 – Saturday, July 31 - Virtual, mywfpl.beanstack.org
Watch our pre-recorded online videos and complete the accompanying activities to earn badges. The more badges you earn, the better chance you have of winning a prize! Summer STEAM at Home is for youth ages 0 - 17! Pick up your first Maker Kit starting June 1, then come by every week and pick up that weeks’ Maker Kit! Don’t worry if you miss a week. Previous weeks’ kits will be available all summer long! Log how many activities you complete from June 1 to July 31 in Beanstack, either online at mywfpl.beanstack.org or on the Beanstack app.
STEAM Virtual Challenge
Monday, May 31 – Saturday, June 6 – Virtual, mywfpl.beanstack.org
Kick-off Summer STEAM with five virtual challenges that will take you to unexpected places. Features our Family Detective, Lucky Leavers, Birthday Headlines, Ancestry Explorer and Birds Photo Submission activities. Don’t forget to register and chart your progress in Beanstack for a chance to win some cool prizes.
4-H Program affiliated with the UF/ IFAS Extension Service
Monday, June 7 – Saturday, July 31 – Virtual, https://youtu.be/zYGYaFvZcjg
Join Tucker Padgett, a local 4-H participant, as she introduces us to a wealth of farm animals at the local 4-H property. In this recorded program, Tucker will show what it means to take care of many of our favorite farm friends. In the accompanying recorded story time, Tucker reads “Five Fuzzy Chicks,” written by Diane Murray, illustrated by Sydney Hanson, and read with permission from MacMillan publishers. Stop by any branch to pick up your own 4-H bracelet while supplies last.
Animal Friends: STEAM Maker Kit
Monday, June 7 – Sunday, June 13 – Virtual, mywfpl.beanstack.org
Pick up your Maker Kit at the branch of the West Florida Public Libraries nearest you! Kit one will include important materials for you to use during Summer STEAM. This kit also features the “Animal Friends” activity kit, which is week one’s craft. This week we will also include links for two videos. The first video features our visit to the 4-H Farm and our second video walks you through the Animal Friends activity kit! Remember to track your progress in Beanstack for a chance to win some fun prizes!
Reno’s Reptiles
Monday, June 14 – Saturday, July 31 – Virtual, https://youtu.be/L7eD7_xIovw
Mr. Reno and his reptiles are back in this recorded look at what it means to take care of our scaly friends. There will be alligators, snakes, and lizards, oh my! In the accompanying recorded story time, Miss Stevie with the West Florida Public Libraries reads “Gator Gumbo,” written by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Sally Anne Lambert and read with permission from MacMillan Publishers.
Digging Up the Past: STEAM Maker Kit
Monday, June 14 – Sunday, June 20 – Virtual, mywfpl.beanstack.org
Pick up your weekly Maker Kit at your library! Kit Two features the “Digging Up the Past” activity kit, which includes three crafts. This week we will also include links to two videos. The first video features our visit to “Reno's Reptiles” to learn more about our reptilian friends. Our second video is a walkthrough of the crafts in your Digging Up the Past Maker Kit. This week's crafts require items from your first Maker Kit. If you need one or need more supplies, check-in at your local library branch to get it for free! Once you’ve completed this week’s activities, record your progress in Beanstack for a chance to win some spectacular prizes!
Audubon Society
Monday, June 21 – Saturday, July 31 – Virtual, https://youtu.be/t7IPN6Dmccc
Dr. Caroline Stahala gives us a look at what the Audubon Society does along the Gulf Coast. Nesting season is from March to September. Learn what you can do to help keep your local birds safe! Dr. Stahala reads ”Seagulls Soar” written by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Kasia Bogdanska and read with permission from Penguin Random House in the accompanying recorded story time.
Walk on the Wild Side: STEAM Maker Kit
Monday, June 21 – Sunday, June 27 – Virtual, mywfpl.beanstack.org
Pick up your Maker Kit at the branch of the West Florida Public Libraries nearest you! This week’s kit features the “Walk on the Wild Side” activity kit, which includes three crafts. This week we will also include links to two videos. The first video will explore Shore Birds with a visit with the Audubon Society and our second video demonstrates the three crafts in your Maker Kit! This weeks’ crafts requires items from your first Maker Kit. If you need one or need a refill, check-in at your local library branch to get it for free! After completing your activities record your progress in Beanstack for a chance to win some incredible prizes!
Escambia County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Posse and Bloodhound
Monday, June 28 – Saturday, July 31 – Virtual, https://youtu.be/RjhsNnjPgyI
Join Officer Enderson and Officer Matthews as they introduce you to Duke and Sadie, animal officers. Learn what animals can do on the police force in this recorded program. Officer Matthews reads “Police Officers on Patrol” written by Kersten Hamilton, illustrated by R.W. Alley and read with permission from Penguin Random House in the accompanying recorded story time.
Puzzled Out: STEAM Maker Kit
Monday, June 28 – Sunday, July 4
Pick up your Maker Kit at the branch of the West Florida Public Libraries nearest you! This week’s Maker Kit features the “Puzzled Out” activity kit, which includes three crafts. This week we will also include links to two videos. The first video features a visit with the Escambia County Sheriffs’ Department Mounted Posse and Bloodhound. Our second video will walk you through how to complete the three crafts in this week’s Maker Kit. This weeks’ crafts requires items from your first Maker Kit. If you need one or need a refill, check-in at your local library branch to get it for free! Remember to record your progress in Beanstack for a chance to win some terrific prizes!
Virtual Zoo
Monday, June 7 – Saturday, July 31 - Virtual, Zoo- Finished Enclosures - Google Slides
Do you love animals? Do you miss the zoo? Explore far off habitats, view live feeds of some of the best zoos and learn as much as you can about the animals you love. West Florida Public Libraries present a collection of virtual zoo enclosures with links to live streams, informational videos, puzzles and much more.
Old MacDonald Had A... Quiz! It’s Farm Animal Trivia
Monday, June 7 – Saturday, July 31 – Virtual, Old McDonald Had A...QUIZ! It's Farm Animal Trivia! (office.com)
It’s Trivia Time! Slide by the West Florida Public Libraries website every other week from June 7 to July 31 to try your hand at a new batch of animal trivia. This week, test your knowledge of farm animals!
Seabirds, Shorebirds, and Wading Birds! Oh, My! It’s Trivia Time!
Monday, June 21 – Saturday, July 31 – Virtual, Seabirds, Shorebirds, & Wading Birds! Oh My! It's Trivia Time! (office.com)
It’s Trivia Time! Slide by the West Florida Public Libraries website every other week from June 7 to July 31 to try your hand at a new batch of animal trivia. This week, test your knowledge of shore birds!
Virtual Puzzle: Habitat Mysteries!
Monday, June 7 – Saturday, July 31 – Virtual, Habitat Mysteries! (office.com)
Help the animals find their way home! Can you properly identity 10 cool animals? Can you use clues to help them find their way back to their home habitats? The West Florida Public Libraries invites you to participate in our newest web-based puzzle!
Story Walks
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Molino Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Molino Branch Library
This summer the West Florida Public Libraries will be hosting several story walks! Come down to the lawns at the Pensacola Library, Tryon Branch Library or Molino Branch Library and walk a story with your family. Several books will be on rotating display between the branches for your family to read and hop, skip, and jump between the pages as you play pretend. The original story walk project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. *Availability of story walks will be dependent on the weather.
Beanstack: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Monday, Feb 1 - Continuous - Virtual, mywfpl.beanstack.org
Enjoy reading 1,000 books with your little ones! Log reading and earn badges all along the way. Bond with your child and inspire literacy along the way. A book a day is 365 books in a year, 730 in two years and 1,095 in three years! There's more time than you think, so get started today! Every 100 books, come into the library to claim a prize. Be rewarded at 1,000 books with a book and a certificate of achievement.
How to participate:
Register for the challenge on the West Florida Public Libraries' Beanstack, either on the mobile app or at mywfpl.beanstack.org
Note: If you registered for our Summer Reading Challenge or another WFPL challenge, you do not need to create a new account! Simply sign in and register for the challenge.
Stay-In Family Movie Night!
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Century Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Century Branch Library
West Florida Public Libraries presents Family Movie Night. Come in and check out one of our Family Movie Night Bundles. Bundles include a family friendly movie, a bag of microwave popcorn and a family friendly activity. Movies can be checked out for 7 days and the rest is yours to keep!
Take-home Craft Kits
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Take-away craft kits and other activity bags are available at the circulation desk. Availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis during open hours. Kits rotate regularly.
Flower Crown Craft Kit
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Century Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Century Branch Library
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Genealogy Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Genealogy Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Molino Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Molino Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Westside Branch Library
The West Florida Public Libraries want to help brighten your day. Stop by any branch and pick up your very own flower crown craft kit. Available while supplies last.
Scavenger Hunt
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Century Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Century Branch Library
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Genealogy Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Genealogy Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Molino Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Molino Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Westside Branch Library
Need something fun and simple to do with the family? Pickup a family scavenger hunt at any of your West Florida Public Libraries branches throughout the Summer!
Mystery Book Bundles at Pensacola Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Mystery Book Bundles are available for preschool, middle grade and young adult readers. Preschool bags contain three picture books. Middle grade and young adult bags contain two themed chapter books. All books can be checked out for three weeks. Be surprised by a new read today! Available during open hours.
Outdoor Musical Busy Board
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Stop by Pensacola Public Library and let the kids play their hearts out on our outdoor musical busy board. Ever had the kids pull out the pots and pans and play garage band in the kitchen? Well, we still have the kitchen band but it's outside. Check out a pair of flip flop drumsticks from the Circulation desk and go to town as a family.
Local Author Spotlight
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
In honor of the 200th Anniversary of the exchange of flags between Spain and the United States, the West Florida Public Libraries will be highlighting local authors in a social media spotlight. Featured items will include both fiction and nonfiction titles for both Adults and Youth.
Mindful Journal
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Patrons will incorporate mindfulness practices and daily journal prompts to list, describe and explore all of the many things in life that they are thankful for. Using a gratitude journal, along with mindfulness techniques, has been linked to an overall improvement in the quality of a person’s life.
Creative Writing Journal
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Writing can be an uphill battle, and sometimes getting started is the hardest part. Jumpstart your creative process with monthly themed prompts and writing tips. Use these ideas to start a novel, explore a scene or write a poem.
Friends of Southwest Branch Library Book Sale
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library
The Friends of the Southwest Branch Library Book Sale is always on during open hours! The book sale is located at the Boutique on your left as you enter the lobby. Cash or check is accepted for payment. Sponsored by the Friends of Southwest Branch Library. Not available on Monday, May 31.
Mystery Book Bundles at Southwest Branch Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Southwest Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Southwest Branch Library
Mystery Book Bundles are for children, teens and adults to check out at the Southwest Branch Library. Your mystery bag will have three or four books that have something in common, indicated by the label on the bag. The bag is yours to keep for your next trip to the library (we’ll keep the label to re-use it), but no peeking inside the bag until you’re ready to read! Not available on Monday, May 31
Make a Bookmark!
Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
Saturday, June 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
Swing by the Tryon Branch Library on Saturdays for a craft giveaway. Pick up is available at the drive thru or the librarian’s desk. Supplies are limited. Make a Bookmark! Use your imagination! Pick up your bookmark kit that contains a bookmark and items to decorate it and instructions.
Take-Home Craft: Blingy Summer Sandals
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Century Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4p.m. – Century Branch Library
Nothing says summer time like sandals and the month of June! Swing by Century Branch Library and pick up your ‘Blingy Beach Sandals’ kit which provides all the bling you need to decorate your favorite beach sandals. Take it home or stay and play! Our new outside seating area is a great place to decorate your flip-flops here at the library! Bring your flip-flops and bling away!
STEAM Activity Kits: No Sew T-Shirt Bag
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Century Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4p.m. – Century Branch Library
Tote bags are a must have for the summer months. Did you know you can take an old t-shirt and ‘make’ a no-sew tote? Come to Century Branch Library throughout the month of June and we will show you how! Our easy to follow directions will guide you step by step on how to create your own. Dig out that old shirt and have some fun!
STEAM Activity Kits: Straw Rockets!
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Century Branch Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4p.m. – Century Branch Library
NASA will be launching a Lunar Lander to collect scientific data on the moon this June. To celebrate, Century Branch Library will be offering straw rocket kits so you can build and launch a rocket of your own! Straw rockets are fun to make and a great way to learn how rockets fly!
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