MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. Check the library website for additional details at www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries.
Library locations:
- Milton — 5541 Alabama St.
- Pace — 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd.
- Jay — 5259 Booker Lane
- Gulf Breeze — 1060 Shoreline Drive
- Navarre — 8484 James M. Harvell Road
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
The library system will close on Tues., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day and on Mon., Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
UPCOMING
WINTER BREAK DOUBLE FEATURE:
On Jan. 2, visit the Milton Library for a double feature. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Milton Library.
- 2 p.m. Jan. 2 "Incredibles 2" (rated PG)
- 4 p.m. – "Ant Man & the Wasp" (rated PG-13)
FAMILY STORY HOUR
"Book a Trip" with Family Story Hour! Join us as we journey to all seven continents. There will be stories, activities, and more related to each destination on our trip. This month we will explore Australia. Come each month to receive a stamp in your Family Story Hour passport. Family Story Hour will be presented during the following times this month:
- 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7 at the Navarre library
- 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4 at the Milton library
- 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the Gulf Breeze library
- 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Jay library
- 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Pace library
STEAM MAKERSPACE:
Come join the maker's space at the Gulf Breeze Library. Person interested in drafting, robotics, Arduino, knitting, painting or any kind of hobby have access to the library meeting room. Registration is required.
- Jan. 5 and 12, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Jan. 7, 14, 28, 2 – 5 p.m.
RECURRING
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Storytime programs are 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. Programs start promptly at the assigned times. Latecomers are not admitted.
First timer? Visit the library to meet the storytime presenter, pick up a welcome packet, explore the children's area, and enjoy a tour of the library.
Storytime will be presented during the following times Jan. 15 through Feb. 22:
- 11 – 11:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Jay Library
- 11 – 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Navarre and Milton Libraries
- 11 – 11:30 a.m. on Fridays at the Gulf Breeze and Pace Libraries
Check the library website for additional details at www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries.
TODDLER TIME: Toddler Time is a program for children ages 18 to 36 months who attend with a caregiver. One child and one adult register together for songs, stories, rhymes, and other fun activities. This 20 minute program lasts six weeks. Toddler Time requires registration; space is limited. It is not a drop-in program. Details are available at the participating libraries. For questions, contact Youth Services Coordinator Angela Evans at (850) 981-4066.
Toddler Time will be presented during the following times Jan. 14 through Feb. 22:
- 11 – 11:20 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Milton, Navarre and Pace Libraries
- 10 – 10:20 a.m. on Fridays at the Gulf Breeze Library
READING WITH GABBY: 10 a.m. Jan. 5 at the Pace library, read with Gabby the therapy dog! Space is limited; registration is required. Speak with a staff member to sign up.
THE ILLUSTRIATES GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB: 4 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Navarre Library, sixth through 12th graders can join fellow graphic novel enthusiasts on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss the book of the month. Members can suggest reading ideas, interests, and discuss the world of the graphic novel. This month’s selection is "Fake Blood" by Whitney Gardner. Speak with a staff member to sign up.
COFFEE TALK BOOK CLUB: 12 p.m. Jan. 8, at the Gulf Breeze library, the non-fiction book club meets on the second Tuesday of every other month for a brown bag lunch and book discussion. This month’s selection is "Barracoon" by Zora Neale Hurston. Registration is required
FOR THE WIN! GAMES DAY: 9 a.m. Jan. 12, at the Milton library join us for game day. You can bring your own games from home or play those provided by us. There will also be an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign. This event is open to all ages, and game groups are welcome.
FRIENDS OF THE NAVARRE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: 10 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Navarre Library, 8484 James M. Harvell Road, Navarre.
THE INKLINGS: 5 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Milton Library, sixth through 10th graders are invited to share their ideas about the book of the month. This month’s selection is "Catwoman: Soulstealer" by Sarah J. Maas. Speak with a staff member to register.
FRIENDS OF THE GULF BREEZE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Gulf Breeze library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. Details: www.facebook.com/friendsofgblibrary
FRIENDS OF THE PACE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 8, board meetings are held at the Pace Library at on the second Tuesday of every other month beginning with January. The annual meeting is held in March. Visit the FOPL website at http://www.friendsofpacelibrary.org for details.
GAME NIGHT: 3 p.m. Jan. 15 at Jay library, bring games from home or play those provided by the library. All ages and game groups are welcome.
ANIMANGA CLUB: 4 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Gulf Breeze Library, bring your art; discuss techniques of drawing, cartooning, anime and manga, as well as your favorite titles and artists in those genres. Open to youth 11 to 17.
NAVARRE AUTHORS CLUB: 4 p.m. Jan. 15, join other local authors at the Navarre Library once a quarter. Topics of discussion will include everything from the writing process to how a new author can get published.
THIRD THURSDAYS WITH YOUR COUNTY MASTER GARDENER: 11 a.m. Jan. 17, the county master gardeners will present a monthly series on a variety of interesting topics with solutions for your gardening life. This month’s topic, "Fruit Trees for the Panhandle," will be presented by Sam Greendorfer.
THIRD FRIDAYS WITH UF/IFAS EXTENSION: 1 p.m. Jan. 18, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services presents "Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principles" by Mary Salinas, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County residential horticulture agent, at the Gulf Breeze Library.
ROBOTICS AND TECH FOR TWEENS & TEENS: 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Gulf Breeze Library, tweens and teens ages 10-17 who are interested in robotics, coding, Arduino, virtual reality, and all things tech-related are invited to join us for a robotics and tech club. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month. Beginners through expert level are welcome.
GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB: 5 p.m. Jan. 22 at Milton library, join fellow graphic novel enthusiasts at the Milton Library on the fourth Tuesday each month to discuss the book of the month. Members can suggest reading ideas, interests, and discuss the world of the graphic novel. This month's selection is "Supergirl: Being Super" by Mariko Tamaki. Registration is required.
READING FANATICS BOOK CLUB: 5 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Navarre library, join us for a new book club. Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. Come tell us what you’d like to read. Fiction and nonfiction titles are welcome!
EARLY LEARNING COALITION STORYTIME: 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 26, in honor of Celebrate Literacy Week, the Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County will offer storytime with Mother Goose. Parents can visit the parent education booth for early literacy strategies.
BIBLIOBABBLERS TEEN BOOK CLUB: 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Gulf Breeze library, ninth through 12th graders who are 14-18 years old can discuss the read-of-the-month with friends at the Gulf Breeze Library. Bibliobabblers meets at 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month. This month’s book is "Illuminae" by Amie Kaufman.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Santa Rosa County library events