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February 2022 Programs and Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Published Jan 25, 2022

Below is a list of events occurring in February 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 mywfpl.com and follow West Florida Public Libraries on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date event announcements, library news and more.

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
  • 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 mywfpl.com/locations.

February Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Beanstack: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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 is 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.

Take-home Craft Kits

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Take-away craft kits and other activity bags are available at the Youth Services desk. Availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis during open hours. Kits rotate regularly. Not available Feb. 21 due to holiday closure.

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 Feb. 21 due to holiday closure.

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 Feb. 21 due to holiday closure.

Send Your Love, Type a Letter 

Tuesday, Feb. 1-Friday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Monday, Feb. 7-Friday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Monday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Pensacola Library houses a typewriter on the second floor that patrons are encouraged to use in the month of Feb. to type a letter for a special someone to celebrate Valentine's Day or any day. Stationery will be provided for free at the computer lab desk (two-page limit per day). Time of use will be limited to 30 minutes max to give all fair opportunity to share the love. Available during open hours.

Legal Services of North Florida

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 10: 30-11:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Legal Services of North Florida (LSNF) is one of seven legal services organizations in Florida. Our program in the 16 counties in the North Florida works hard to meet the legal needs of children, elderly, victims of abuse and those with disabilities. LSNF’s priority areas of representation include support for families; preserving the home; maintaining economic stability; safety, stability and health; and serving populations with special vulnerabilities. These translate to cases involving family law, housing, public benefits, employment, education, and health care issues. LSNF’s purpose is to provide case representation and advice to low-income persons in civil matters only. LSNF serves only the low-income and those with certain vulnerable circumstances including the elderly. LSNF never charges a fee for our services to a client. More information about this organization is available at lsnf.org.

Jazz by the Book: Hosted by Joe Occhipinti

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1-3 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join premier saxophonist Joe Occhipinti, one of Pensacola and the Gulf Coast’s musical legends, as he and his small jazz ensemble enliven your afternoon with classic jazz favorites.  

Master Gardeners Present Starting Your Spring Garden

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6-6:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Thursday, Feb. 3, 12-1 p.m. – Tryon Library

Join UF/IFAS Extension Escambia Master Gardener volunteers to learn some tips and tricks to getting a few of your favorite warm season edibles off to a start.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to ‘check out’ seeds to start their own home garden. Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.

STEAM Boat Regatta Racing

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 3-4 p.m. – Westside Library

Saturday, Feb. 5, 1-2 p.m. – Century Library

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 3-4 p.m. – Tryon Library

Thursday, Feb. 10, 3-4 p.m. – Southwest Library

Thursday, Feb. 17, 3-4 p.m. – Molino Library

Saturday, Feb. 19, 1-2 p.m. – Genealogy Library

Thursday, Feb. 24, 3-4 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join us at your local library for STEAM activities. What does it take to make the fastest boat? Come out and decorate one to race an opponent to find out!

Family Story Time at Pensacola Library

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10:30-11 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10:30-11 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10:30-11 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10:30-11 a.m. – Pensacola 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 second Wednesday of the month is STEAM story time.

Crafternoons: Unicorn Dreamcatchers

Thursday, Feb. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join us at Pensacola Library for a creative adventure! Crafternoons are held the first Thursday of each month. Each month we experiment with a new medium, explore a new theme, learn a new hobby or construct on old favorite. No matter what we are crafting, all ages are welcome. February’s project will be Unicorn Dreamcatchers. All materials are provided.

Computing Basics: Introduction to the Internet and Cybersecurity

Friday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join us as we demystify the use of computers, the Internet and more. Feel free to bring your portable personal devices for a question and answer session at the end of the class. Computers will be provided for the class.

Sensory Story Saturdays

Saturday, Feb. 5, 10:30-11 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:30-11 a.m. – Southwest Library

West Florida Public Libraries will host Autism Pensacola for a special inclusive, sensory story time. An ASL interpreter will be available.

Baby Story Time at Pensacola Library

Monday, Feb. 7, 10:30-11 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Monday, Feb. 14, 10:30-11 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Monday, Feb. 28, 10:30-11 a.m. – Pensacola 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. Not available Feb. 21 due to holiday closure.

STEAM Lab Study Hall

Monday, Feb. 7, 3-5 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Monday, Feb. 14, 3-5 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Monday, Feb. 28, 3-5 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Need a quiet place to work on your homework or study? Visit the STEAM Lab every Monday. Not available Feb. 21 due to holiday closure.

Story Time with STEAM

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10:30-11 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 10:30-11 a.m. – Southwest Library

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10:30-11 a.m. – Century Library

Thursday, Feb. 17, 10:30-11 a.m. – Tryon Library

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 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 on science, technology, engineering, art or math. We look forward to seeing you there!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Club

Thursday, Feb. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Pensacola Library

Want to play your favorite game with community friends? Bring your Nintendo Switch and swing by the Pensacola Library the second Thursday of the month. Need resources? Our staff will meet you on our Library Island. A limited number of Switches will be available for use for those who do not have one of their own or who might want to experience something new!

Represent! Black History Month Movie Showcase

Friday, Feb. 11, 3:30-6 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Celebrate the importance of African American representation with a showing of Marvel’s Black Panther.

Chess Club

Saturday, Feb. 12, 1-3 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Saturday, Feb. 12, 1-3:30 p.m. – Southwest Library

Saturday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Genealogy Library

Saturday, Feb. 26, 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 is welcome.

Graphic Novel Book Club: The Many Deaths of Laila Starr

Monday, Feb. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

The Graphic Novel Book Club is back! This month, we’ll be reading and discussing The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, written by Ram V and illustrated by Filipe Andrade. All ages are welcome to attend.

Popular Literary Book Club Discussion: Bewilderment by Richard Powers

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Join the Popular Literary Book Club as we discuss Bewilderment, the Oprah Winfrey Book Club pickby Richard Powers. When faced with both the overwhelming brilliance and the uncontrollable outbursts of his neurodivergent son, a widowed astrobiologist turns to an experimental brain patterning therapy for help. However, with the recorded brain patterns belonging to his late wife, the therapy may affect father and son in equal measure and in profound ways.

LEGO® Club

Thursday, Feb. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Everyone loves LEGOs! Accept building challenges from our staff or free build your own creation. We will be ready to create with you the third Thursday of every month. Suggested for youth and their families. DUPLO® will be available for younger builders.

Tools Day

Friday, Feb. 18, 4-5 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Learn to operate some basic tools while creating a take home project! This is a fun and interactive activity with a STEAM member to build a child’s confidence and motor skills within the toolbox. Suggested for children ages of 4 to 11 years old. All materials are provided.

Anti-Valentines Celebration

Saturday, Feb. 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Getting bored with the traditional Valentine’s Day celebrations? Want to hang out and make some crafts, play some games, and not worry about candies, cards, or dates? The staff at Pensacola Library are here for you! Join us for a laid-back singles, couples, and friends party where everyone is invited to just be yourself. Suggested for tweens and teens but open to everyone. All materials provide.

Coding with Dash and Dot Robots

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 3-4 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join us in the STEAM lab to learn basic coding with our Dash and Dot robots. All ages are welcome.

Adulting 101

Thursday, Feb. 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join us for a five-month series of Adulting 101 classes at the Pensacola Library. Classes will be hosted the fourth Thursday of every month from Jan. until May 2022. We will cover topics such as financial literacy and budgeting, college and career planning, and health care basics. Suggested for teens and young adults.

Pokémon Day

Saturday, Feb. 26, 12-2 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Pokémon Day is for everyone of all ages to celebrate everything and anything Pokémon-related. Books and DVDs will be available for patrons to check out.

Family Story Time at Century Library

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10:30-11 a.m. – Century Library

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10:30-11 a.m. – Century Library

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10:30-11 a.m. – Century Library

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10:30-11 a.m. – Century 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 Wednesday of every month is STEAM story time.

Silhouette: Cupcake Holder

Thursday, Feb. 10, 5-6:30 p.m. – Century Library

Come join us at Century Library for crafting fun! We will be making cupcake holders. Materials provided by the library. The project is yours to keep!

Abstract Cats

Thursday, Feb. 17, 5-6:30 p.m. – Century Library

Come join us at Century Library as we explore making abstract style art. Create an abstract cat or design of your own.

Sew Much Fun Saturdays!

Saturday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Century Library

Do you want to learn how to sew, or do you have a project you want to complete? Century Library will be hosting an open lab-sewing program every month. Come use our machines for your project or come learn sewing basics. We provide the tools to get you started.  Don’t want to sew? Come join us for fun and friendship.  

Balloon Bowls

Thursday, Feb 24, 5-6:30 p.m. – Century Library

Let’s upcycle! Century Library is making Balloon Bowls from anything! Some of the materials we provide are magazines, newspaper, tissue, even cloth! Use our materials or bring your own! You can even make bowls using lace or buttons! The idea is yours and the craft is yours to keep!

Mardi Gras Madness: Let’s Have a Ball!

Saturday, Feb. 26, 1-3 p.m. - Century Library

Come join us at Century Library to celebrate Mardi Gras! We will decorate shoebox floats or an umbrella, your choice. Staff are planning to have a ball, so come dressed for carnival season! We will have popcorn, face painting, crafts, and games. Guess how many Mardi Gras beads are in the container. The closest guess will win a prize! All ages welcome.

Getting Started with Digital Archiving and Preservation

Friday, Feb. 4, 12-1 p.m. – Genealogy Library

Join us at Genealogy Library for our monthly presentation. In February, we will be exploring how to store cherished family photos and documents digitally.

Preservation with Scrapbooking 

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m. – Genealogy Library

Join us at Genealogy Library and get started on your preservation activity. We will go over basic preservation materials and procedures.  

GED Instruction at Molino Library

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. – Molino Library

Thursdays, 6-8 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 from George Stone at (850) 941-6200 ext. 2361 for more information.

Mountain Dulcimers

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 5-6 p.m. – Century Library

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 5-6 p.m. – Molino Library

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 5-6 p.m. – Century Library

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 5-6 p.m. – Molino Library

Join us in making sweet music with the Mountain Dulcimer. Bring your own or try one of ours. See you then!

Family Story Time at Molino Library

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10:30-11 a.m. – Molino Library

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10:30-11 a.m. – Molino Library

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10:30-11 a.m. – Molino Library

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10:30-11 a.m. – Molino 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 every month is STEAM story time.

Pincushion Party

Thursday, Feb. 3, 5-6 p.m. – Molino Library

If you enjoying sewing come over to Molino Library! Create a pincushion that will be handy for future projects.

So Silhouette at Molino Library

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 5-6 p.m. – Molino Library

Come by the Molino Library and learn about the Silhouette cutting machine. Anti-Valentine or not, come make a one of a kind card for someone special.

Family Story Time at Molino Library with Dragons Love Tacos

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10:30-11 a.m. – Molino Library

Do you love dragons? Do you love tacos? If so, come over to the Molino Library for a special Dragons Love Tacos story time and craft.

Thursday Crafternoons at Molino Library

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2-3 p.m. – Molino Library

Join us on the second Thursday of the month and get crafty at Molino library. All materials provided.

Young Adult Book Club: Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young.

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6-7 p.m. – Molino Library

This is a book club for all those who love Young Adult and Teen reads. Join us as we discuss Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young.

Codeybot Chaos

Thursday, Feb. 24, 5-6 p.m. – Molino Library

Come learn basic coding principles with CodeyBots at Molino Library.

Gardeners Galore

Saturday, Feb. 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Molino Library

If you love to garden and want to learn more than you are in luck! Molino Library will be hosting a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 26 with a master gardener from the UF/IFAS Extension Escambia.

Crochet Club at Molino Library

Monday, Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m. – Molino Library

Come learn the fundamentals of crochet at the Molino Library. This month we will be covering one of the basic building blocks of crochet, the granny square.

Molino Book Club Discussion: 142 Ostriches by April Davila

Monday, Feb. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Molino Library

Join us as we discuss 142 Ostriches by April Davila. Molino Book Club will meet the last Monday of the month.

Friends of the Southwest Library Book Sale

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Southwest Library

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Southwest Library

The Friends of the Southwest Library Book Sale is always on! Payment is cash or check only at the Boutique located on your left as you enter the lobby. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southwest Library. Not available Feb. 21 due to holiday closure.

Family Story Time at Southwest Library

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 10:30-11 a.m. – Southwest Library

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10:30-11 a.m. – Southwest Library

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 10:30-11 a.m. – Southwest Library

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 10:30-11 a.m. – Southwest 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.

One-on-One Tech Help at Southwest Library

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Southwest Library

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Southwest Library

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Southwest Library

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Southwest Library

Do you need help with using your smartphone? Need to know the basic functions of your personal laptop? Sign up for a 30-minute one-on-one session for any basic computer skills topic. Call (850) 453-7780 to sign up for an appointment.

Loopy Loomers

Thursday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Southwest Library

Thursday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Southwest Library

Join us every first and third Thursday of the month to create your own hat! All experience levels welcome. All materials are provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southwest Library.

LEGO® Night

Friday, Feb. 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Southwest Library

Friday, Feb. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Southwest Library

Everyone loves LEGOs! Accept building challenges from our staff or free-build your own creation. We will be ready to create with you the first and third Friday of every month. Suggested for youth and their families. DUPLO® will be available for younger builders.

Sewing with STEAM for Adults

Monday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Southwest Library

Monday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Southwest Library

Our STEAM librarian will teach a sewing class and all skill levels are welcome.  Learn something new each week.

Southwest Book Club: The Judge’s List” by John Grisham

Thursday, Feb. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Southwest Library

Friday, Feb. 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Southwest Library

Join us to discuss a different book each month! This month’s title is The Judge’s List by John Grisham, a thriller set here in Florida. Refreshments provided courtesy of the Friends of the Southwest Library.

Tabletop Gaming: Roleplaying for Kids

Friday, Feb. 11, 4-6 p.m. – Southwest Library

Join us for a family-friendly roleplaying adventure! We’ve all played “Let’s Pretend” or “Make Believe” at some point. All a roleplaying game does is stick a few rules on top of that so everyone can get on with enjoying the story they’re making together. Recommended for children age 5 to 12.

Valentine’s (or Anti-Valentine’s) Cards with Silhouette

Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:00 a.m.-12 p.m. – Southwest Library

Come learn how to use a Silhouette cutting machine to make a special greeting card. Whether you’re making a romantic card or crafting an Anti-Valentine, you can use a Silhouette to make nifty cutouts!

Tabletop Gaming: Roleplaying for Teens

Friday, Feb. 25, 4-6 p.m. – Southwest Library

Join us for a heroic roleplaying adventure! We’ve all played “Let’s Pretend” or “Make Believe” at some point. All a roleplaying game does is stick a few rules on top of that so everyone can get on with enjoying the story they’re making together. Recommended for teens and older.

Baby Story Time at Tryon Library

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 10:30-11 a.m. – Tryon Library

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10:30-11 a.m. – Tryon Library

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 10:30-11 a.m. – Tryon Library

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 10:30-11 a.m. – Tryon 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.

Sewing with STEAM for Adults

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Tryon Library

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Tryon Library

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Tryon Library

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 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, Feb. 3, 10:30-11 a.m. – Tryon Library

Thursday, Feb. 10, 10:30-11 a.m. – Tryon Library

Thursday, Feb. 17, 10:30-11 a.m. – Tryon Library

Thursday, Feb. 24, 10:30-11 a.m. – Tryon 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 Thursday of every month is STEAM story time.

Find-It-Out Fridays: Love Those Launchpads

Friday, Feb. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Tryon Library

Come play around with our newest addition to the collection!  Launchpads are interactive tablets pre-loaded with apps kids love. From math and monkeys to science and superheroes, every Launchpad is a new adventure. Spend the hour trying out different Launchpads and decide which one you’d like to checkout. Launchpads range from ages 3 to 10+ in difficulty.

Mystery Book Saturdays

Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Tryon Library

Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Tryon Library

Saturday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Tryon Library

Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Tryon Library

Every Saturday, 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.

Blind Date with a Book for Teens at Tryon Library

Friday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Tryon Library

Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Tryon Library

Monday, Feb. 14-Friday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Tryon Library

‘Tis the season for romance OR NOT! Put on your cozies and curl up on a blind date with a book. Swing by and pick out a surprise book.  Books never stand you up or stiff you for the check. Guaranteed Valentine’s happiness.

Giant Floor Puzzles at Tryon Library

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 3-4 p.m. – Tryon Library

From Ninja Turtles to Star Wars, from Dinosaurs to the Rain Forest, pick out a giant floor puzzle to put together with your family.

LEGO® Club

Monday-Friday, 4-5 p.m. – Westside Library

Build, learn and play every day! Join us at Westside Library every Monday – Friday from 4 – 5 p.m. for building with LEGOs! LEGO club is best for children ages five and up. Children under eight years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All LEGOs are provided. Not available Feb. 21 due to holiday closures.

Mystery Book Bundles

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Westside Library

Check out a mystery book bundle! Each preschool bag contains three new picture books and youth and young adult bags contain two themed chapter books. All mystery book bundles may be checked out for three weeks. Not available Feb. 21 due to holiday closure.

Chinese New Year Dragon Craft

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 12-3 p.m. – Westside Library

Thursday, Feb. 3, 12-3 p.m. – Westside Library

Visit Westside Library and celebrate the Chinese new year with us by making a dragon. Suggested for ages 5 and up. All materials will be provided.

Valentine’s Day Craft

Monday, Feb. 14, 12-1 p.m. – Westside Library

Visit Westside Library and celebrate Valentine’s Day with us by making a heart craft. Suggested for ages 5 and up. All materials will be provided.

Board Games

Thursday, Feb. 17, 3-4 p.m. – Westside Library

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 3-4 p.m. – Westside Library

Thursday, Feb. 24, 3-4 p.m. – Westside Library

Join us for some fun with board games at the Westside Library. Bring your friends and challenge them to a variety of games.

*Holiday Closures

President’s Day - Closed

Monday, Feb. 21, all day – All locations

All locations will return to regular hours on Tuesday, Feb. 22.



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West Florida Public Libraries offers STEAM programming every month designed to engage the entire community in learning more about science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. From the complexities of robotics and coding to sewing and homemade skin and body care items, there is a class or activity to appeal to you or your children. All levels of skill are welcome at every event or activity, and our librarians are always happy to answer any questions you may have. So join the STEAM Team for learning, fun and meet your community neighbors with similar interests. To learn more about STEAM events and activities and to see what else West Florida Public Libraries has to offer you and your family, visit https://mywfpl.com/events. Don’t forget to like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see pictures and video from past and future events! #WFPL



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