January Programs and Events at West Florida Public Libraries

January Programs and Events at West Florida Public Libraries | West Florida Public Libraries

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Dec 27, 2022

Below is a listing of featured events occurring in the month of January at the West Florida Public Library (WFPL) locations in Escambia County. For more information about events, please contact the Pensacola Library at (850) 436-5060 and follow @MyWFPL on Twitter.

West Florida Public Library Locations

Pensacola Library: 239 North Spring Street, Pensacola, (850) 436-5060
Century Library: 7991 North Century Boulevard, Century, (850) 256-6217
Molino Library: 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino, (850) 435-1760
Southwest Library: 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, (850) 453-7780
Tryon Library: 1200 Langley Avenue, Pensacola, (850) 471-6980
Westside Library: 1301 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, (850) 595-1047

For exact hours of each WFPL location, visit here.

Featured January Events at West Florida Public Libraries

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. – Bellview Library
Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. – Molino Library
Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. – Tryon Library

Join us at WFPL as we celebrate Arbor Day with a free tree giveaway! This year’s Arbor Day event is in partnership with Escambia County UF IFAS Extension. Funding has been provided by International Paper and Escambia County Water Natural Resources Management. Registration is not required, quantities while supplies last. Limit of two trees per household.

Beginning Tai Chi for Adults

Friday, Jan. 6, 11 a.m. – Pensacola Library
Friday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. – Pensacola Library
Friday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. – Pensacola Library

Join us for Beginning Tai Chi for Adults focusing on the “Pensacola Eight Form” taught by Steve Cupps. Call (850)436-5060 to register, registration is required.

Brain Teaser Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. – Westside Library

Join us for a mind stretching gaming experience to celebrate Brain Teaser Month. Recommended for ages seven plus or for younger children with a parent/guardian’s assistance.

Celebrate Library “Shelfie” Day at Your Library

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – All WFPL Locations

Make a trip to the library and snap a quick selfie in front of your favorite author, subject or book. Submit your photo to Happening@mywfpl.com so we can share your "shelfie" on WFPL social media using #LibraryShelfieDay. All ages welcome to participate. *All photos submitted to Happening@myWFPL.com are agreeing to grant WFPL permission for all photo(s) to be used on WFPL social media and promotional items.

Chill Fridays for Teens

Friday, Jan. 6, 3:30 p.m. – Southwest Library

Drop by the Southwest Library on Friday afternoon and de-stress after a long week with art, games, meditation, yoga and houseplants – there’s something for everyone! Recommended for ages 13-18.

Crafternoons at Bellview Library

Saturday, Jan. 7, 12 p.m. – Bellview Library

Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts as we make a Thumb Print Paper Snow Globe! All ages are welcome. Available while supplies last.

Crafternoons at Pensacola Library

Thursday, Jan. 5, 5:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join us at Pensacola Library for a creative adventure at a new time! Crafternoons will be held the first Thursday of each month and all ages are welcome. All materials provided while supplies last. January's crafternoon activity will be DIY Flip Calendars.

Create a Vision Board

Friday, Jan. 13, 4 p.m. – Bellview Library

It’s “Make Your Dream Come True Day”! How does one do that? It all starts with a vision. Bring your dreams and magazines, and we will provide the rest. Open to all ages.

Fairy Light Stars

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The cold winter months can be dark and dreary. Add some light back into your life with a fairy light star craft!

Find-It-Out-Fridays Bricks and Flicks

Friday, Jan. 6, 3 p.m. – Tryon Library

Join us for a showing of “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” release date 2022, rated PG with a running time of 97 minutes. Underdog Hank must be the town samurai to save the day...and cats! Enjoy popcorn and after the movie build something cool with LEGOS.

Friends of West Florida Public Library Big Winter Book Sale

Friday, Jan. 27, 3 - 7 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Sunday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join the Friends of WFPL for their Winter Book Sale! Friday is the Advance Sale at $5 admission (free admission for members of the Friends of the WFPL). Saturday is free admission and Half Off Day. Sunday is $7 bag sale day.

Game Day

Saturday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m. – Century Library

Do you love to play board games? We will have a variety of games for you to choose from such as UNO, Labyrinth, Bingo and more!

January Scavenger Hunt

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Bellview Library

Join us in the Children's Area and find the hidden pictures of winter-related objects as part of our monthly Scavenger Hunt! Children can receive a sticker upon completing the Scavenger Hunt!

Jazz by the Book

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. – Tryon 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.

Kids Book Club

Friday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Molino Library

Kick-off 2023 with us as we read “The Great Cheese Robbery” by Chris Mould. To receive assistance with requesting a copy from the library for checkout please call the Molino Library at (850)435-1761.

Legal Services of North Florida

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m. – Tryon Library
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m.- Century Library

Join Legal Services of North Florida as they offer legal services on a first come first serve basis.

LEGO® Club at Bellview Library

Thursdays in Dec., 4:30 p.m. – Bellview Library

Everyone loves LEGO®! Accept building challenges from our staff or free build your own creation. DUPLO® will be available for younger builders.

LEGO® Club

Thursday, Jan. 19, 5:30 – Pensacola Library

Everyone loves LEGO®! 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.

MLK Peace Flower

Thursday, Jan. 12, 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. – Westside Library

Join us and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. and craft peace flowers. Recommended for ages five plus or for younger children with a parent/guardian’s assistance.

Molino Book Club

Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Library

Join us as we read “Hester: A Novel” by Laurie Lico Albanese.

No Sew Blankets

Thursday, Jan. 12, 5 p.m. – Century Library

We will be making soft, warm blankets to take the chill off this winter season. No thread is needed! The library will supply all the needed materials.

Pensacola Opera at the Library

Saturday, Jan 21, 1:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Saturday, Jan. 28, 1:30 p.m. – Molino Library

Join representatives from the Pensacola Opera at West Florida Public Libraries for a special adaptation of the Bremen Town Musicians. Recommended ages for these performances are preschool to fourth grade.

Perdido Muscogee Tribe

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Join us as members of the Perdido Muscogee Tribe perform dances and drumming in addition to demonstrating Native American traditions like finger weaving, wire wrapping and more!

Pirate, Monster and Dragon Party

Saturday, Jan. 14, 1:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Do any of your favorite stories have pirates, dragons and monsters in them? Then the perfect crafts and games await you at Pensacola Library. Costumes are encouraged!

Pop-Up Desk Organizer

Friday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m. – Bellview Library

In celebration of “Get Organized” month, we will be making pop-up pencil holders! For ages 10 and up.

Southwest Book Club: “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver

Thursday, Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Library

Join us to discuss “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver. Refreshments are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Southwest Branch Library.

Standing Penguin

Friday, Jan. 20, 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. – Westside Library

Stop by and make a standing penguin craft to recognize National Penguin Day. Recommended for ages six plus or for younger children with a parent/guardian’s assistance.

STEAM: Create Your Own Puzzle

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 3 p.m. – Westside Library
Saturday, Jan. 7, 1 p.m. – Century Library
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 3 p.m. – Tryon Library
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 4 p.m. – Bellview Library
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 4 p.m. – Southwest Library
Thursday, Jan. 19, 3 p.m. – Molino Library
Thursday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Design your unique puzzle for creativity month. You do the drawing and coloring, and we will cut it out on our Silhouette vinyl sticker machine!

STEAM Passport

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Bellview Library

Come grab your STEAM Passport to keep track of all things STEAM! Stop by the Children's desk to pick up your copy, attend all the STEAM programs and you can collect a stamp on arrival, and at the end of the month win prizes!

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