Santa Rosa County library events

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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

UPCOMING

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: All libraries will be closd on Monday, Sept. 3 for Labor Day.

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH: September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. If you don't have a library card, now is a great time to come in and sign up. You'll enjoy all the benefits and fun of using our wonderful library system!

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 Sept. 17 through Dec. 7:

  • 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 and space is limited. It is not a drop-in program. Details are available at the participating libraries. Call the Youth Services Coordinator Angela Evans at 981-4066 for details.

Toddler Time will be presented during the following times Sept. 17 through Oct. 26:

  • 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. Sept. 1 at Pace Library, visit the library to read with Gabby the therapy dog! Space is limited. Registration is required. Speak with a staff member to sign up.

REFRESHING READS BOOK CLUB: 3 p.m. at the Jay library, enjoy an uplifting book club where one can talk about books in a spirit of fun and sharing. Refreshing Reads meets the first Tuesday of every month. See a staff person to sign up. This month, read your favorite book and be prepared to share with the group about it. This month's selection is “If I Run” by Terri Blackstock.

READING WITH SUMMIT: 4 p.m. Sept. 4 and 18 at the Milton Library, visit the library to read with Summit, the K-9 Literacy Dog! Space is limited. Registration is required. Speak with a staff member to sign up.

THE ILLUSTRIATES GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB: 4 p.m. Sept. 5 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 “El Deafo” by Cece Bell. Speak with a staff member to sign up.

BOOK CHAT: 4 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Pace Library, one of the next best things to reading a good book is chatting about it. Join the conversation on the first Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m. This month's selection is “In the Midst of Winter” by Isabel Allende. Registration is required.

FRIENDS OF THE PACE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 7 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Pace Library, the FOPL are hosting a book sale. A variety of books will be available. This event is free and open to the public. Support your local Friends group. Visit the FOPL website at www.friendsofpacelibrary.org for additional information.

TWENTY QUESTIONS FOR GRANDPARENTS & GRANDCHILDREN: 10 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Genealogy Library, 6275 Dogwood Dr. in Milton, in honor of Grandparents Day, visit the genealogy library for Twenty Questions for Grandparents & Grandchildren. The questions will help you and your grandchildren begin a family tree together. Sessions are being offered at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

FRIENDS OF THE NAVARRE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Navarre Library, 8484 James M. Harvell Road, Navarre.

COFFEE TALK BOOK CLUB: 12 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. Call the library, 981-7323, to sign up. The non-fiction book club meets on the second Tuesday of every other month for a brown bag lunch and book discussion. This month the book club is discussing “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari.

THE INKLINGS: 5 p.m. Sept. 11 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 “Omega City” by Diana Peterfreund. Speak with a staff member to register.

FRIENDS OF THE GULF BREEZE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. Details: www.facebook.com/friendsofgblibrary

CURIOSITY DAY: 10 a.m. Sept. 15, at Pace Library, Curiosity Day will take place in honor of Curious George. There will be stories and fun activities for kids in grades K-2.

FAMILY MOVIE MONDAYS: 3 p.m. Sept. 17, family movies will be shown. Join us this month as we watch the adventures of Babe and his barnyard pals (rated G). Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Navarre Library.

GAME NIGHT: 3 p.m. Sept. 18 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. third Tuesdays of each month 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 sixth- through eighth-graders. Join us on July 17 for a special two hour meeting as we watch Miguel journey to the Land of the Dead. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Breeze Library.

NAVARRE AUTHORS CLUB: 4 p.m., third Wednesday of every month at the Navarre Library, 8484 James M. Harvell Road. Join other local authors; topics of discussion will include everything from the writing process to how a new author can be published.

THIRD THURSDAYS WITH YOUR COUNTY MASTER GARDENER: 11 a.m. Aug. 16, 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, “Backyard Chickens,” will be presented by Jenny Weber.

THIRD FRIDAYS WITH UF/IFAS EXTENSION: 1 p.m. Aug. 17, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services presents “Backyard Chickens” by Prudence Caskey, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County 4-H Agent, at the Gulf Breeze Library.

BUTTERFLIES: 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at the Pace Library, the Azalea Garden Club of Pace will present this program for youth in kindergarten – 8th grade. Learn the basics about butterflies in your yard, migration, and how to grow a milkweed plant, a monarch’s favorite food. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited; visit the Pace Library to register.

ROBOTICS AND TECH FOR TWEENS & TEENS: 4 p.m. Sept. 25 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.

BIBLIOBABBLERS TEEN BOOK CLUB: 6 p.m. Sept. 25 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 “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi.

GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB: 5 p.m. Aug. 22 at Milton library, join fellow graphic novel enthusiasts at the Milton Library on the fourth Wednesday 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 “A Land Remembered” by Andre R. Frattino. Visit the library to register.

FICTION FANATICS BOOK CLUB: 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Navarre library, join the Fiction Fanatics for stimulating conversations about popular works of fiction, at 4 p.m. on the fourth Friday of every month (except May and November). This month's selection is “To Be Where You Are” by Jan Karon. Speak to a staff member to reserve a copy.

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

THE ROBOTS OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Gulf Breeze Library, families are invited to join us for an interactive robotics open-house. Complete challenges at each robot station. This event is open to all ages and registration is not required. At noon, join us for the movie "Ready Player One" based on the novel by Ernest Cline (rated PG-13). Popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Breeze Library.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Santa Rosa County library events