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. Find our website at
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West Florida Public Library Locations
• Pensacola Library: 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, 32502 (850) 436-5060
• Century Library: 7991 N. Century Blvd., Century, 32535 (850) 256-6217
• West Florida Genealogy Library: 5740 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola, 32504 (850) 494-7373
• Molino Library: 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino, 32577 (850) 435-1760
• Southwest Library: 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, 32507 (850) 453-7780
• Tryon Library: 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola, 32504 (850) 471-6980
• Westside Library: 1301 W. Gregory St., Pensacola, 32502 (850) 595-1047
For hours of each WFPL location, visit https://mywfpl.com/visit/locations.
September Events at West Florida Public Libraries
It’s Trivia Time!
Wednesday, Sept. 1 – Thursday, Sept. 30 – Virtual, Microsoft Forms (office.com)
It’s Trivia Time! Slide by the West Florida Public Library’s website to try your hand at a new batch of trivia! This time it’s all about owls.
Books Unite Us, Censorship Divides Us: Banned Books Week Virtual Quiz
Sunday, Sept. 26 – Saturday, Oct. 2 – Virtual, Books Unite Us Censorship Divides Us: Banned Books Week Virtual Quiz (office.com)
Can you guess why certain books are challenged or banned? Learn more about the reasons people try to ban books with the West Florida Public Libraries Banned Books Week virtual quiz!
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 Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Southwest Library
Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola 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! *Not available Monday, Sept. 6.
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
Back by popular demand! Mystery Book Bundles are available for pick up at the Pensacola Library. All books can be checked out for three weeks. Be surprised by a new read today! Available during open hours. *Not available Monday, Sept. 6.
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 Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Southwest 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. *Not available Monday, Sept. 6.
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. *Not available Monday, Sept. 6.
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 themed prompts and writing tips. Use these ideas to start a novel, explore a scene or write a poem. *Not available Monday, Sept. 6.
Popular Literary Book Club Discussion: The Sweetness of Water (Oprah’s Book Club): A Novel by Nathan Harris
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library
Join the Popular Literary Book Club as we discuss Oprah’s Book Club selection, The Sweetness of Water, a historical fiction set in the Reconstruction period. In Georgia, a cast of characters, including two Confederate soldiers, a farm family surviving tragic loss, and two emancipated brothers heading north searching for their mother, come together in this deeply moving tale of healing, love, destruction and renewal.
Garden Greenery Series: Saving Seeds
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6 – 6:45 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Many flowers and edible plants produce an abundance of seeds for us to save for next season’s landscape and garden. Join Beth Bolles of the University of Florida Extension program to learn the basics of saving seeds from a variety of plants including harvesting, handling, and storage. We will also share which seeds you can save to achieve success with this fun gardening practice. Registration for this event will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Family Story Time at Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Pensacola Library
Family story time has returned to your library! Join us for exciting stories, songs, and movement. This program is suggested for children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers but open to everyone. The second Wednesday of the month is STEAM story time.
Baby Story Time at Pensacola Library
Monday, Sept. 13, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Pensacola Library
Monday, Sept. 20, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Pensacola Library
Monday, Sept. 27, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Pensacola Library
Baby story time has returned to your library! Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. This program is suggested for babies ages 0 to 2 years and their caregivers but open to everyone. There will be no story time on Monday, Sept. 6. The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Unicorn, Mermaid, Fairy Princess Sparkle Party
Saturday, Sept. 11, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Unicorns…Mermaids…Fairy Princesses…Oh my! Join the Youth Services staff at Pensacola Library for a stupendous sparkle party! There will be activities and crafts galore. Costumes are encouraged.
Making Circuits: Paper Circuits and Cubelets
Saturday, Sept. 4, 1 - 3 p.m. – Century Library
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 3 - 4 p.m. – Westside Library
Thursday, Sept. 9, 3 - 4 p.m. – Southwest Library
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 3 – 4 p.m. – Tryon Library
Thursday, Sept. 16, 3 - 4 p.m. – Molino Library
Saturday, Sept. 18, 1 - 3 p.m. – Genealogy Library
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 3 - 4 p.m. – Pensacola Library
This STEAM activity focuses on exploring technology with a touch of engineering. Learn to build Paper Circuits and mini robots with Cubelets.
Story Time with STEAM
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10:30 – 11 a.m. – Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m. – Century Library
Thursday, Sept. 16, 10:30 – 11 a.m. – Tryon Library
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 10:30 – 11 a.m. – Southwest Library
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m. – Molino Library
Bring your little explorer to your local library for an educational STEAM story time. Story time includes an activity focused in science, technology, engineering, art or math. We look forward to seeing you there!
Family Spelling Bee
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Join us on your next visit to take part in the Family Spelling Bee. Visit us in the computer lab to do a Spelling Bee weekly challenge. The best spellers in youth, teens, and adults will win fun prizes at the end of the month. *Not available Monday, Sept. 6.
STEAM Lab Study Hall
Monday, Sept. 13, 3 – 5 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Monday, Sept. 20, 3 – 5 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Monday, Sept. 27, 3 – 5 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Need a quiet place to work on your homework or study? Visit the STEAM Lab every Monday.
Soap Making: Make, Use, Repeat
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 5 – 6 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Join us for a demonstration on how to make your own soap by combining simple ingredients to create something to give as a gift or for yourself.
Chess Club
Saturday, Sept. 4, 1 – 3:30 p.m. – Southwest Library
Saturday, Sept. 11, 1 – 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Saturday, Sept. 25, 1 – 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Saturday, Sept. 25, 1 – 3:30 p.m. – Southwest Library
Learn how to play one of the oldest games in the world. Whether you are a 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. The library will provide all the chessboards and pieces. Every skill level welcome.
One-on-One Tech Help at Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Pensacola Library
Join us for a 30-minute session where one of our experienced computer technicians can help you better understand the basic and complex functions of your computer needs. To schedule your session please call the computer lab at 850-436-5088.
Friends of Southwest Library Book Sale
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Southwest Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4p.m. – Southwest Library
The Friends of the Southwest 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 are accepted for payment. Sponsored by the Friends of Southwest Library. *Not available Monday, Sept. 6.
Family Story Time at Southwest Library
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Southwest Library
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Southwest Library
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Southwest Library
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Southwest Library
Family story time has returned to your library! Join us for exciting stories, songs, and movement. This program is suggested for children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers but is open to everyone. The third Tuesday of every month is STEAM story time.
Coding Stories with Twine
Monday, Sept. 20, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Southwest Library
Monday, Sept. 27, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Southwest Library
What if the hero tries to outsmart the dragon instead of charging in? You can write a story that ends both ways! Come learn how to write interactive stories with multiple outcomes with Twine (more at twinery.org). Attendees should be comfortable with basic computer use, but no coding experience is required.
Loopy Loomers
Thursday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Southwest Library
Thursday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Southwest Library
Help create preemie baby hats for the Studer Family Children's Hospital NICU unit. All experience levels welcome. All materials provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.
Tabletop Gaming
Friday, Sept. 10, 4 – 6:30 p.m. – Southwest Library
Friday, Sept. 24, 4 – 6:30 p.m. – Southwest Library
Games can be fun and challenging to play. Come play some and even learn how to design and make your own! We will try different types, including cooperative and competitive, simple and complex, and more.
Council on Aging
Saturday, Sept. 11, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Southwest Library
The Council on Aging of West Florida presents a thoughtful presentation on social services and opportunities available to elder adults in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. With a charge from the State of Florida to keep seniors at home, with independence and dignity for as long as possible, Council on Aging works to provide comfort and care in home, eliminating the need for long-term nursing home placement and expensive personal care. If you are aging and need help, or are a caregiver for an aging older adult, we want you to receive every service available. Visit www.coawfla.org or call (850)-432-1475 for more information.
How to use WFPL’s ProQuest Recent and Historical Newspapers: U.S. Southeast Collection
Friday, Sept. 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Genealogy Library
Participants will learn how to access and explore West Florida Public Libraries’ online digital newspaper database, including the Pensacola News Journal. Help will be available after an informal presentation to assist patrons with downloading or printing articles, headlines, etc.
Mystery Book Saturdays
Saturday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Tryon Library
Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Tryon Library
Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Tryon Library
Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Tryon Library
Every Saturday during the month, we will hide the Mystery Book somewhere in the Children’s collection. The child who finds it gets a trip to the TREASURE CHEST! One winner every Saturday.
Tryon Tuesday Play Grocery Store
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 3 – 4 p.m. - Tryon Library
Shop until you drop. Time to play “grocery store” with our fruits and vegs, shopping cart, cash register, and ATM machine.
Master Gardener Program
Thursday, Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Tryon Library
Master Gardener Beth Bolles with IFAS Extension Services will be presenting a Winter Gardening Talk. Registration begins at 11:30 with the program starting at noon.
Sewing with STEAM for Adults
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Tryon Library
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Tryon Library
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Tryon Library
Our STEAM librarian will teach a sewing class and all skill levels are welcome. Learn something new each week.
Family Story Time at Tryon Library
Thursday, Sept. 2, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Tryon Library
Thursday, Sept. 9, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Tryon Library
Thursday, Sept. 23, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Tryon Library
Thursday, Sept. 30, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Tryon Library
Family story time has returned to your library! Join us for exciting stories, songs, and movement. This program is suggested for children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers but open to everyone. The third Thursday of every month is STEAM story time.
Baby Story Time at Tryon Library
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Tryon Library
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Tryon Library
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Tryon Library
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Tryon Library
Baby story time has returned to your library! Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. This program is suggested for babies ages 0 to 2 years and their caregivers but is open to everyone.
STEAM Activity: Button Making Mania
Thursday, Sept. 2, 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Century Library
Thursday, Sept. 23, 5 – 7 p.m. – Molino Library
Let’s make buttons! Learn how to make your very own wearable button! Supplies provided by the library and the button is yours to keep!
Duct Tape Book Covers
Thursday, Sept. 9, 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Century Library
Make your very own book cover using duct tape. Staff will guide you as you create your very own unique design. All supplies provided.
BIG Game Night
Thursday, Sept. 16, 5:30 – 7 p.m. – Century Library
Join us for BIG Game Night. Visit and play old school games on a big scale. Bring your friends and check it out!
Arrrghhh, Matey!
Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Century Library
To honor National Talk Like a Pirate Day, visit the library and create your own pirate crafts, check out a book from the pirate’s alley display and practice your pirate voice and vocabulary with neighbors. Come dressed as a pirate or just yourself. We promise you won’t have to walk the plank! All materials provided by the library.
Banned Books Week
Tuesday, Sept. 28 – Friday, October 1, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Century Library
Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Century Library
Celebrate Banned Books Week! Check out what Century Library has to offer the last week of Sept. Take a picture by our Wanted Poster with your favorite banned book. We will have a display to choose from and you can check it out. Then, rent a movie and enjoy some popcorn. All in a banned book day’s work.
Oh Snap!
Thursday, Sept. 30, 5:30 – 7 p.m. – Century Library
Circuits are a snap to create. Enjoy hands-on learning as you explore the components that combine to create a circuit with Snap Circuits.
Family Story Time at Century Library
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Century Library
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Century Library
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Century Library
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Century Library
Family story time has returned to your library! Join us for exciting stories, songs, and movement. This program is suggested for children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers but open to everyone. The third Wednesday of the month is STEAM story time.
Family Story Time at Molino Library
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Molino Library
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Molino Library
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Molino Library
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - Molino Library
Family story time has returned to your library! Join us for exciting stories, songs, and movement. This program is suggested for children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers but open to everyone. The fourth Wednesday of the month is STEAM story time.
DIY Boho Hanging Photo Display
Thursday, Sept. 9, 5 – 6 p.m. - Molino Library
Running out of places to put your photos? Come to the Molino branch to create your own trendy hanging wall photo display.
So Silhouette: Make Your Own Stickers and Decals
Thursday, Sept. 30, 5 – 7 p.m. – Molino Library
Participants will learn how to design and cut vinyl stickers. Everyone will get to take home their very own vinyl sticker designed during the event. All materials for the Silhouette activity event are provided by West Florida Public Libraries free of charge.
Codeybot Chaos!
Thursday, Sept. 2, 5 - 7 p.m. - Molino Library
Bring your child over to visit the Molino Branch to have fun learning basic coding principles with Codeybots!
OneBlood
Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Molino Library
The Bloodmobile is back in town! Join us on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. and support the health of your community by donating with OneBlood. There will be a thank you gift for participants.
GED Instruction at Molino Library
Mondays at 6 p.m. - Molino Library
Thursdays at 6 p.m. - Molino 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 for more. There will be no GED instruction on Monday, Sept. 6. The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Hunter Safety Course
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6 – 10 p.m. – Molino Library
All hunters born on or after June 1, 1975 and 16 years old are required to take a hunter safety class to get their hunting license. This class requires completion of the FWC’s free online hunter safety course before attending class. Be sure to bring your certificate of completion for the online course to class. Go to myfwc.com/hunting/safety-education/ to register and take the online course. Contact Paul Averill at (850)982-8070 for more information.
*Holiday Closures
Labor Day - Closed
Monday, Sept. 6, all day - All branches
West Florida Public Libraries will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of the holiday. All branches will return to regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
