Santa Rosa County library events

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MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County.  

BUILD A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER: 2 p.m. June 7, Pace Library. Santa Rosa County Extension Agent Chris Verlinde will present, "Build a Safe and Fun Summer" 2 p.m. June 7 at the Pace Library. She will discuss summer safety, both in and out of the water, as well as creatures of the sea, and how to have fun this summer. Play an educational game and enjoy refreshments provided by Friends of the Pace Library. This program is free and intended for youths in kindergarten to eighth grade.

REGISTER FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Online registration has begun for all children from preschool age to those who have completed the fifth grade. After registering, pick up a reading calendar at the library. Read for 15 minutes per day between now and July 14 for prizes. Minutes that parents read to preschoolers count. Bring completed reading logs to the library through July 30 to claim prizes.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Storytime will be presented during the following times through July 14:

  • 11-11:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Jay Library
  • 11-11:30 a.m. or 1-1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Navarre Library
  • 11:15-11:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Milton Library
  • 11:15-11:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Gulf Breeze Library
  • 11-11:30 a.m. on Fridays at the Pace Library

Storytime programs are presented for preschool children ages 3-5 and include stories, finger plays and action rhymes. Caregivers must remain in the library during storytime; however, they cannot accompany children into the programs. To minimize distractions, latecomers will not be admitted. If this will be your first storytime visit, come to the library before your first adventure to meet your storytime presenter, pick up a welcome packet, explore our children's area, and enjoy a tour of the library. 

RECURRING

FRIENDS OF THE NAVARRE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: 10 a.m. second Mondays of each month at the Navarre Library, 8484 James M. Harvell Road, Navarre.

REFRESHING READS BOOK CLUB: 3 p.m. first Tuesdays at the Jay Library, 5259 Booker Lane. See a staff person to sign up.

FRIENDS OF THE GULF BREEZE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: 5:30 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive.

FRIENDS OF THE PACE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: 5:30 p.m.second Tuesday of every other month at the Pace Library, 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd. Details: www.friendsofpacelibrary.org.

ANIMANGA CLUB: 4 p.m. third Tuesdays of each month, Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. Bring your art; discuss techniques of drawing, cartooning, anime and manga art, as well as your favorite titles and artists in those genres. Open to sixth- through eighth-graders.

GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB: 5 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Milton Library, 5541 Alabama St. Members can suggest reading ideas, interests and discuss the world of the graphic novel. This month's selection is "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. Speak with a staff member to sign up.

BIBLIOBABBLERS TEEN BOOK CLUB: 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every other month in the Gulf Breeze Library’s meeting room, 1060 Shoreline Drive. Ninth- through 12th-graders who are 14 to 18 years old can discuss the read-of-the-month with friends. This month's book is "Steel" by Carrie Vaughn.

BOOK CHAT:  4 p.m. first Wednesday of every month at the Pace Library, 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd. Participation is limited to 15 participants; registration is required. Book Chat takes a break in July and begins again in September. This month's chat will be "The Whistler" by John Grisham. Contact the Pace Library to register.

COFFEE TALK BOOK CLUB: 6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive.Call the library, 981-7323, to sign up.  

PAGE TURNERS: 10:30 a.m. second Fridays of every other month at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. This month's selection is "Woman of God" by James Patterson. There is a limit of 20 participants, so call the library or drop by to sign up and speak to a staff member today about reserving your copy.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays, Navarre Library, 8484 James M. Harvell Road.

FICTION FANATICS BOOK CLUB: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., fourth Saturdays except in May and November, at the Navarre Library, 8484 James M. Harvell Road. This month's selection is "Her Every Fear" by Peter Swanson. Sign-up is required, so drop by to sign up and speak to a staff member about reserving your copy.

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