Message from Library Director Pamela Monroe
Hi Friends,
Where did the time go? It seems like I just set my New Year's resolutions, and here I am, realizing I'm falling a bit short (again). No worries, though – recommitting to these goals will surely bring results, and I plan to have a blast making them happen. Resolutions are all about enjoying the journey of change.
Need inspiration for your 2024 list? Take a look at mine:
Our staff is diligently planning dynamic programs for this year, and I'm thrilled to see what 2024 has in store. Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to discover the new and exciting things we have planned.
May 2024 be the year your hopes and dreams come true!
Amazing things are happening,
Pamela Monroe, Library Director
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Explore the impact of multigenerational talent on workplace dynamics during the upcoming Library Lecture Series Unleashing the Power of a Multigenerational Workforce on Wednesday, January 17, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the downtown Main Library.
Dr. Louis Dilbert, director of the FAMU TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, will discuss the unique strengths each generation brings to the workforce and offer insights on how multigenerational teams can collaborate effectively for success. Register now to guarantee a boxed lunch.
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Join us at our Family Health Literacy Fair on Saturday, January 20, from 1-3 p.m. at the downtown Main Library. Discover a wealth of health and safety resources from more than 15 local organizations dedicated to your well-being. Learn about services for both physical and mental health. Attendees will receive a free health literacy bag, while supplies last.
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Experience the ongoing magic of Winter Wonders: Exploring Science! Immerse yourself in captivating and instructive science activities and crafts focused on the delightful winter season, crafted to inspire young minds to interact, investigate, and innovate.
Available throughout January at the following locations:
- Saturday, January 6, from 1-3 p.m. at the Fort Braden Branch Library.
- Thursday, January 11, from 4-6 p.m. at the Woodville Branch Library.
- Saturday, January 13, from 1-3 p.m. at the Lake Jackson Branch Library.
- Saturday, January 27, from 1-3 p.m. at the Eastside Branch Library.
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Unleash your artistic spirit and contribute to two exciting creative opportunities!
- Submit your design for the 2024 Autism Acceptance Month celebration logo by Monday, January 15. In partnership with FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) and Arts4All Florida, one submission will be selected as the logo for the library’s 2024 and 2025 celebrations.
- Help us showcase the beauty of Florida’s Big Bend region by submitting nature photographs for the upcoming exhibition Wild Wonders: A Photographic Journey Through Florida's Big Bend. Selected artwork will be displayed at the downtown Main Library throughout March during the 2024 NEA Big Read featuring Andrew Krivak’s The Bear. The application deadline is Saturday, January 20, at 5 p.m.
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All Leon County Public Library locations will be closed on the following holiday:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 15, 2024.
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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:
- Wednesday, January 10, at 8 p.m.: Author Talk with Rebecca Serle, New York Times bestselling author of One Italian Summer, In Five Years, and The Dinner List.
- Tuesday, January 23, at 2 p.m.: Author Talk with Rajiv Nagaich, expert in U.S. elder law and host of two popular public television shows.
- Tuesday, January 30, at 2 p.m.: Author Talk with Dr. Robert Lustig, physician and New York Times bestselling author of Fat Chance.
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