January events at West Florida Public Libraries


  • January 2, 2015
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   community-dashboard
Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of January at the West Florida Public Library locations in Escambia County. For more information about events, please contact the Main Library at (850) 436-5060 and follow @MyWFPL on Twitter. West Florida Public Library Locations
  • 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: 1301 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, (850) 595-1047
For exact hours of each WFPL location, visit mywfpl.com/hours-and-locations/. January Events at West Florida Public Libraries Highlighted Programs: Festivities with Friends and Family Dance Moves – Time to Dance and Time to Move!
  • Thursday, January 8, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch
Hey kids! Come join in the fun dancing to the Hand Jive, the Hokey Pokey and other fun favorites. Friends Classic Movie Series
  • Thursday, January 8, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room
The Pink Panther with David Niven and Peter Sellers, 1963, 113 min., rated PG Movie Night for Grown-ups
  • Tuesday, January 13, 5 p.m. – Tryon Branch
The Hundred Foot Journey, 122 min., rated PG. Stay and Play: Healthy Habits for the New Year
  • Thursday, January 15, 4:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room B
Playing indoor games and making healthy snacks with friends and family is just one way the ladies from 5-2-1-0 recommend we get back on track after the holidays.  Together we can do it! Apple Aliens
  • Thursday, January 15, 5 p.m. – Century Branch
Making something to eat can be fun and creative.  Children will use their imagination to make their very own edible APPLE ALIEN. Health & Wellness Resources
  • Thursday, January 15, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Computer Lab
  • Saturday, January 17, 2 p.m. – Main Library, Computer Lab
Come see what the library can offer for your New Year’s resolutions!  We will share with you the FREE resources at your library to support you and your family’s good health. Make It and Take It Children’s Craft
  • Thursday, January 15, 6 p.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room
Make your own loom potholder. Saturday Family Movie Matinee
  • Saturday, January 17, 1:30 p.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
Enjoy popcorn and lemonade while watching Bedknobs and Broomsticks, 140 min., rated G New Programs: West Florida Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
  • Saturday, January 3, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Library, Meeting Room
Genealogical Society business meeting and program on understanding land records presented by Mr. Bert Outlaw. Blackout Poetry
  • Daily, January 5 through January 31 – Tryon Branch
Take a sharpie to the page of magazine print.  Blackout words to create poetry and art on the same page. TABE Testing
  • Thursday, January 8, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch, Meeting Room 123
Get started on your GED by taking the TABE test for placement in the GED program.  This test is free to adults 18 and over at the Molino Branch only.  Contact the Molino Branch for more information. Tabletop Game Night
  • Thursday, January 8, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room C
More than Monopoly, new and exciting tabletop games for everyone.  Check out fun games such as Settles of Catan, Ticket to Ride, miniatures and more.  Fun for the whole family. Teen Paradox Paracord Craft Night
  • Wednesday, January 14, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch
Make a bracelet to save your life! Really Knit Stuff
  • Monday, January 15, 4 p.m. – Main Library
Learn to knit and crochet at the library. Land Records Review and Workshop
  • Saturday, January 17, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Library, Meeting Room
Guest speaker, Mr. Bert Outlaw Kids R.E.A.D. to dogs
  • Saturday, January 17, 10 a.m. – Tryon Branch
Build your reading confidence while reading to our doggy literacy partners.  Sign up is requested. Cartoon Marathon
  • Saturday, January 17, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room
Superman Cartoon Marathon Topsy-Turvy Tuesday
  • Tuesday, January 20, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch
Sign-up for Make-n-Take.  Make a model that flies and take it home to keep. Adult Book Discussion
  • Wednesday, January 21, 10:30 a.m. – Main Library, Public Conference Room
We will discuss the most talked about book of the year—Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies. Mammogram Bus
  • Thursday, January 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Molino Branch, Parking Lot
Screenings for women 35 and over is usually covered by most insurance. Call West Florida Hospital Mammography Department for more details, (850) 494-3462. Tabletop Game Night
  • Thursday, January 22, 6 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room B
More than Monopoly, new and exciting tabletop games for everyone.  Check out fun games such as Settles of Catan, Ticket to Ride, miniatures and more.  Fun for the whole family. R.E.A.D.
  • Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Meeting Room
Build your reading confidence while reading to our doggy literacy partners.  Sign up is requested. Crafternoon
  • Saturday, January 24, 1 p.m. – Main Library, Children’s Craft Room
Come craft your afternoon away with friends at Crafternoon as we explore DIY activities together!  For ages 8 and up. In the Kitchen with Jamie & Wendy
  • Monday, January 26, 4 p.m. – Tryon Branch
Learn healthy eating and lifestyle habits as a family.  For adults and children together. This program is in partnership with the Escambia County Extension Service. Adult Book Discussion
  • Monday, January 26, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch
January’s book discussion is the classic Bleak House by Charles Dickens. Group Hug Camellia Club
  • Monday, January 26, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch
Learn about growing camellias and admire the potted works of our Camellia Club. Books to Film Bookclub
  • Tuesday, January 27, 6 p.m. – Tryon Branch
This month’s bookclub for adults is Inferno by Dan Brown. Crafternoon
  • Saturday, January 31, 1 p.m. – Main Library, Children’s Craft Room
Come craft your afternoon away with friends at Crafternoon as we explore DIY activities together!  For ages 8 and up. Ongoing Programs: Art Exhibits
  • Friday, January 2 through Saturday, February 28 – Molino Branch
Hanging exhibit: Featuring works by Alan Pardue. Display case: Bill Andress displays his collection of Dukes of Hazard memorabilia. GED Classes
  • Weekly on Monday and Thursday, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch
Students need to take the TABE and fill out the online application to enroll: http://bit.ly/1q5WAK9. Cost for GED class is $30 per semester. Semesters run the same as Escambia County Schools. Saturday Chess Club
  • Weekly on Saturday (beginning January 10), 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Tryonn Branch
Learn to play chess for ages 8-17. Story Time for Children   Main Library Wednesday, January 21 and 28, 10:30 a.m. Century Branch Weekly on Thursday, 4 p.m. Southwest Branch Tuesday, January 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. Tryon Branch Mommy & Me Lapsit Story Time for Babies
  • Tuesday, January 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time
  • Thursday, January 22 and 29, 10:30 a.m.
Molino Branch
  • Weekly on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Computer Classes for Adults Main Library
  • Facebook Basics – Tuesday, January 6 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed for beginners who would like to learn how to create a Facebook profile, add and remove friends and upload photos.
  • Basic Computer Skills I – Wednesday, January 7 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This class will introduce participants to the components of a computer along with basic keyboard and mouse skills.
  • Word 2010 Basics – Saturday, January 10 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This class is designed for participants to create a document by learning the basics of Word 2010. The use of ribbons; spelling and grammar check; saving work and how to print the document will also be reviewed.
  • Transferring Photos – Tuesday, January 13 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Participants will learn to move photos from their phone, camera or tablet to the computer.  Reminder:  bring your device and cords.
  • Word 2010: Beyond Basics – Saturday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This workshop will cover creating tables and newsletters along with inserting WordArt, pictures and clip art.
  • Word 2010 Basics – Tuesday, January 20 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This class is designed for participants to create a document by learning the basics of Word 2010.  The use of ribbons; spelling and grammar check; saving work and how to print the document will also be reviewed.
  • Basic Computer Skills II – Wednesday, January 21 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This workshop will introduce participants to the Windows environment including navigating between different programs.
  • Excel 2010 Basics – Saturday, January 24 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This class is for those who are new to Excel.  Attendees will learn how to navigate around a spreadsheet and learn basic formatting skills.
  • Word 2010: Beyond Basics – Saturday, January 27, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This workshop will cover creating tables and newsletters along with inserting WordArt, pictures and clip art.
  • Introduction to the Internet – Wednesday, January 28 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Participants will learn the basics of exploring the internet, navigation, browsers and internet safety.
  • PowerPoint for Beginners – Saturday, January 31 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This class will be an introduction to the basics of PowerPoint.  Participants will learn to add and change the background, text and objects in a computerized slide show. Century Branch
  • Basic Computer Skills I – Thursday, January 8 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This class will introduce participants to the components of a computer along with basic keyboard and mouse skills.
  • Basic Computer Skills II – Thursday, January 22 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This workshop will introduce participants to the Windows environment including navigating between different programs. Southwest Branch
  • Facebook Basics – Thursday, January 8 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This workshop is designed for beginners who would like to learn how to create a Facebook profile, add and remove friends, upload photos, share posts and more.
  • File Management – Thursday, January 22 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In this workshop participants will learn how to find, save, copy, move and delete files and folders using File Explorer.
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