Message from Library Director Pamela Monroe
Hi Friends,
As we reflect on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support and engagement with the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System.
2024 has truly demonstrated the power of a passionate community and a thriving library system. From fostering lifelong learning to hosting events and providing essential services, the library has remained a cornerstone of growth and connection for Leon County. Your visits, participation, and enthusiasm have turned our mission into a vibrant reality.
Here are five key highlights from our library’s accomplishments this year:
- Garnered 779,004 visits to our updated website since its refresh in March, a remarkable increase from the previous year.
- Celebrated the Tallahassee-Leon County Bicentennial by giving out more than 6,000Â special-edition library cards.
- Increased our physical and digital materials for checkout from around 3.5 million to 3.8 million items, adding 10,000 more print materials.
- Held more than 500 adult literacy programs, with more than 1,800 in attendance.
- Launched several new resources for patrons, including the Mango Languages app, tablets preloaded with library apps, and Sensory Kits.
We thank you for making 2024 a year to remember and look forward to serving you with even greater dedication in 2025. Here’s to another year of discovery, inspiration, and community!
Amazing things are happening,
Pamela Monroe, Library Director
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Experience the magic of Winter Wonders: Exploring Science! Join us for engaging and educational science activities and crafts centered around the enchanting winter season that encourage young minds to touch, explore, and create:
- Saturday, January 4, from 1-3 p.m. at the Eastside Branch Library.
- Saturday, January 11, from 1-3Â p.m. at the Woodville Branch Library.
- Friday, January 17, from 3-5Â p.m. at the Lake Jackson Branch Library.
- Saturday, January 18, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Fort Braden Branch Library.
- Saturday, January 25, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library.
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Discover the many ways self-care can enhance your mental health with the Mental Wellness Month Series. This engaging program highlights mindfulness, creativity, and connection, offering sessions on meditation, art, writing, animal therapy, and music. Each session features interactive activities and expert-led discussions designed to help participants foster wellness and manage stress effectively.
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During our Healthy Aging: Thriving in Retirement series, explore key aspects of senior health and wellness, including social engagement, dementia care, nutrition, and fitness. Each session features expert-led discussions and practical tips to enhance quality of life in retirement.
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Take control of your financial future with the next installment of the Family Financial Education Series: Fresh Start on Your Finances. This empowering workshop provides practical tools and expert guidance to help you build a budget, manage debt, improve credit, and plan for major milestones. Perfect for individuals and families seeking to strengthen their financial foundation. Dinner and prizes are included!
- Thursday, January 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library.
- Thursday, January 23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Fort Braden Branch Library
- Thursday, January 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Northeast Branch Library
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All Leon County Public Library locations will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2025.
Even when we're closed, our digital library is always open. Start exploring today!
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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.Â
Upcoming Virtual Author Talks include:
- Wednesday, January 15, at 7 p.m.: Author Talk with TJ Klune, New York Times and USA Today bestselling and Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea.
- Thursday, January 23, at 2 p.m: Author Talk with Amanda Montell, author of the acclaimed books Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking.
- Tuesday, January 28, at 1 p.m: Author Talk with Seth Fishman, Vice President and agent at The Gernert Company.
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