In the branch’s Teen Study Room, choose from the “Blind Date With a Book” display (books wrapped in brown paper with short descriptions on the outside) for a new book to read.

When you have read the book, write your opinion of the book or a short review (1-2 lines) on the inside of the book and return it to the display and repeat as desired.

That is one of many things going on at West Florida Public Library locations in Escambia County throughout August. Some highlights include:

Art Exhibit

• Now through Saturday, August 30 – Molino Branch

Member of Quayside Art Gallery and Molino resident, Debbie Andress, will display her artwork at the Molino Branch during its regular business hours.

American Girl Book Club

• Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m. – Southwest

Girls ages 6 to 12 will learn about American life through the experiences of Caroline in 1812 America by exploring different activities from the time period, such as making butter and playing simple games.

Book Discussion Group

• Wednesday, August 20, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library
• Monday, August 25, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

Books to Film Club

• Tuesday, August 26, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Join us as we discuss Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

Career Resources for Returning Veterans

• Thursday, August 28, 6 p.m. – Main Library

HeadStart Informational Session

• Monday, August 4, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

Parents are welcome to join us for an informational session in room 124 at the Molino Branch on the HeadStart Program opening in the Molino Community Center this coming school year, presented by Dominique Maywall.

Hot Reads: Adult Summer Reading

• August 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Main Library

Join this informal discussion weekly on Friday about modern classics, soon-to-be released books, book trends or if you are interested in learning about reading and more.

Kids: R.E.A.D. to the Dogs

• Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Tryon Branch
• Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Southwest Branch

With The Kids: Reading Educational Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program, your child can improve his or her reading skills by practicing reading to therapy dogs.

Little Brother Book Discussion

• Saturday, August 16, 10:30 a.m. –  Main Library

Local scholar Scott Satterwhite will lead in-depth discussion of the book Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. Teens and adults are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Saturday Chess Club

• Saturdays in August, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Tryon Branch (*the club will not meetAugust 16*)

Movie Night for Grown-ups

• Tuesday, August 5, 5 p.m. – Tryon Branch

Enjoy a Tina Fey comedy about a college admissions officer at the Tryon Branch.

Summer Make ‘n’ Take

• Thursday, August 21, 4 to 6 p.m. – Main Library

Children ages 8 and older are welcome to come make a model of their own with the Pensacola Modeleers. This program is free of charge and space is limited.

West Florida Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

• Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m. –  Genealogy Branch

Join us for a workshop on how to use the new features of FamilySearch.org, presented by Elder Balling, Elder Blair and Lee Scott.

Author Visit: William L. Mikulas, PhD

• Saturday, August 30, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library

William L. Mikulas, PhD, is the author of Taming the Drunken Monkey: The Path to Mindfulness, Meditation and Increased Concentration. He lives in Pensacola and is Professor Emeritus at UWF. Mikulas has also done lectures, interviews and workshops around the world on Buddhist and Western psychology.

Learn to Crochet

• Thursday, August 7, August 14, August 21, 6 p.m., – Molino Branch

Learn the basic techniques of crochet in three easy and fun lessons for teens and adults, presented by Dorothy C. Lee, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences.

Fizz, Boom, Read! and Spark a Reaction! Programs and Events

Fizz, Boom, Read! Storytime (Ages 0 to 5)

Main Library

Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• August  2
• August 9
• August 16

Southwest Branch (held at Big Lagoon State Park Amphitheater)

• Tuesday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.

Tryon Branch

Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• August 7
• August 14

Fizz, Boom, Read! Movies for Children

• Tuesday, August 5, 11 a.m. – Tryon Branch
• Wednesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch
• Wednesday, August 6, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library
• Tuesday, August 12, 11 a.m. – Tryon Branch
• Wednesday, August 13, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library

Fizz, Boom, Read! Family Movie Nights

• Thursday, August 7, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch
• Thursday, August 14, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch

Fizz, Boom, Read! End of Summer Party for Children

• Wednesday, August 13, 10:30 a.m. – Big Lagoon State Park Amphitheater

Spark a Reaction! Movie Day for Teens

• Friday, August 8, 2 p.m. – Main Library

Spark a Reaction! 80’s Movies and Music for Teens

• Wednesday, August 13, 5 to 8 p.m. – Tryon Branch

• The library’s branch locations are:

• Main Library: 239 North Spring Street, Pensacola, (850) 436-5060
• Century Branch: 7991 North Century Boulevard, Century, (850) 256-6217
• Genealogy Branch Library: 5740 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola, (850) 494-7373
• Molino Branch: 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino, (850) 435-1760
• Southwest Branch: 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, (850) 453-7780
• Tryon Branch: 1200 Langley Avenue, Pensacola, (850) 471-6980
• Westside Branch has closed its Cervantes Street location and will soon reopen at its new location, the Legion Field Neighborhood Resource Center, 1301 West Gregory Street, Pensacola. A grand reopening celebration will be announced at a later date.

For details, visit myWFPL.com, contact the main library at (850) 436-5060 and follow @MyWFPL on Twitter.

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