Message from Library Director Pamela Monroe
Hi Friends,
Ready, Set, Library!
With National Library Week approaching (April 7-13), it's the perfect time to spotlight how YOUR Leon County Public Library enriches our community. Here are seven activities to enjoy throughout the week, all offered by the library at no cost:
- Learn a new language with Mango Languages.
- Gather friends for a game of pickleball with our Library of Things. Plus, discover other fantastic outdoor games, musical instruments, and more.
- Explore someone else's life and experiences with our Beanstack Biography Challenge.
- Check out our calendar and attend a program.
- Experience our Artists and Autism: Shake the World exhibit kickoff at the Main Library on Tuesday, April 2, from 6 to 7 p.m..
- Help our Poet-Tree grow during National Poetry Month by sharing a short poem at your nearest library location.
- Download the Leon County Public Library app for library services on the go.
This is just a glimpse of all we have to offer. Feel free to drop by and explore more. We're always eager to help our community discover the benefits of having a library card.
Amazing things are happening,
Pamela Monroe, Library Director
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Celebrate National Autism Acceptance Month with events and exhibits hosted by the Leon County Public Library throughout April. Here's what's happening:
- Artists and Autism: Shake the World Art Exhibit Kickoff, Tuesday, April 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., Leon County Main Library – Join us for the opening of our fourth annual Autism Acceptance Month art exhibit, which will run from April 1-30! Meet local artists, enjoy vibrant art, and snack on light refreshments. Can’t make it to the Main Library? View our virtual exhibit from April 1-30.
- Autism Acceptance Month Resource Fair, Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 3 p.m., Leon County Main Library – Connect with organizations offering support and resources for neurodiverse individuals at our third annual Resource Fair.
- Sensory Story Time and Stay & Play, every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Leon County Main Library – Experience an inclusive story time with songs and stories, plus a special sensory craft in honor of National Autism Acceptance Month.
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We're thrilled to announce that tablets are now available at the Leon County Public Library! Reserve a tablet for pick up at all library locations using your library card. Portable and versatile, tablets provide convenient access to eBooks, streaming services, educational apps, and more. Explore, learn, and connect with our new tablets today!
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With our refreshed library app, you can browse the catalog, place holds, manage your account, and so much more! Download the app today and enjoy the convenience of having the library at your fingertips.
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Our Library of Things is an exciting collection of items available for borrowing at no charge! From tennis rackets to GoPro cameras, practice drum pads to pressure washers, we've got something for every interest and necessity. All you need is your photo ID and library card to borrow these items and unlock new adventures. Reserve an item today and discover endless possibilities.
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Enjoy engaging virtual Author Talks with bestselling authors from a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. Tune in for these live events with interactive Q&As, or watch the recording afterward.
Upcoming virtual Author Talks include:
- Tuesday, April 2, at 2 p.m.: Author Talk with Paula J. Johnson, curator in the Division of Work and Industry at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and Project Director for the Smithsonian's American Food History Project.
- Tuesday, April 9, at 2 p.m.: Author Talk with Diane Foley and Colum McCann, authors of American Mother, the story of Foley who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness.
- Wednesday, April 17, at 8 p.m.: Author Talk with Xochitl Gonzalez, New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming and Anita de Monte Laughs Last.
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