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Leon County Public Library Newsletter- January-February 2020

January-February 2020

Upcoming Events

Spring Seed Library Kickoff

Join us on Saturday, February 8 for the 2020 Spring Seed Library Kickoff. UF/IFAS Extension Leon County will offer a hands-on seeding activity, a healthy cooking demonstration, an Ask-a-Master Gardener booth and much more! Vegetable seeds will be available to "check-out" at all library locations beginning Saturday, February 8.

NEA Big Read-Leon County Kickoff and events

Join us on Thursday, February 6 at 6 p.m. for our NEA Big Read-Leon County kickoff event of "Borne" by Jeff VanderMeer. National best-selling author, Jeff VanderMeer, will be our keynote speaker for the kickoff and will be discussing his book "Borne" and its themes. We will be giving out copies of his book "Borne" to attendees.

We will also be offering a sneak peak of our 2020 Spring Seed Library. Anyone who attends the NEA Big Read Kickoff will be able to check out seeds early at the event. This is free and open to the public

NEA Big Read-Leon County Borne events

The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System will be hosting a series of events inspired by Jeff VanderMeer's book" Borne" through February and March.

February Borne Events

Alligator Encounters with the Tallahassee Museum

All ages are invited to explore the wonderful world of alligators and meet a live one!

2/8 at 11 a.m. @ Lake Jackson Branch Library

2/13 at 6 p.m. @ Jane G. Sauls Ft. Braden Branch Library

2/18 at 5:30 p.m. @ Woodville Branch Library

2/22 at 11 a.m. @ Northeast Branch Library

2/29 at 2 p.m. @ Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library

Book Clubs:

Join us for special book club discussions on Borne by Jeff VanderMeer.

2/8 at 10 a.m. @ RedEye Coffee in Midtown

2/22 at 10:30 a.m. @ Eastside Branch Library

Escape Rooms:

Can you escape our post-apocalyptic escape room?

Time is running out as Wick is scrambling to find medicine he needs to survive in the ruined city. In order to escape the room, teams of 2-4 people must break the codes and find the medicine Wick needs before its too late.

2/8 & 2/9 at 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. @ Leon County Main Library⠀

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2/22 at 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. @ Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library⠀⠀⠀

2/29 at 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. @ Eastside Branch Library⠀⠀⠀

Wild Matters with the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

Join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 6 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library as the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge speaks on the importance of the Refuge and it’s biodiversity. Attendees will learn about upcoming events and how they can become involved with the Refuge.

Search for more library events here:

http://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Library/calendar

Children and Teens

African American Read-In

All ages are invited to celebrate diversity in children's literature as the Leon County Main Library hosts the annual African American Read-In on Sunday, February 9 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the picture book area. The Omega Lamplighters will "Step" in the program room at 3:00 p.m., followed by a performance by Ayoka Afrikan Drum and Dance.

Personalized Keychains

Teens! Get artistic and make personalized key chains! Snacks will be provided. Join us on Thursday, February 13 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Adult Services

Annie Get Your Glue Gun Crafting Meetup

Thursday, February 13, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) to this crafter’s meetup at the Leon County Main Library the second Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. Bring a project to work on plus share your ideas and tips with others. Have a crafting question? We have a book for that! You can take advantage of the Library’s crafting collection during this meetup. Light refreshments will be provided.

Pop-Up Book Club

Saturday, February 8

The Pop-Up Book Club is a great way to explore wonderful books, meet new friends and sample a variety of food and drink around Tallahassee-Leon County. We meet at a different venue every 2nd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Join us on February 8 at RedEye Coffee in Midtown, as we discuss "Borne" by Jeff Vandermeer as part of the Library’s NEA Big Read programming.

Pathways to Community Healing

Friday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m.

Are you interested in uplifting the African American community? Join Paula DeBoles-Johnson, Nicole Everette, Rudolph Ferguson, Sr. and Christic Henry in an inspiring evening of dialogue about community engagement. This panel will empower attendees to go out into the community and make a positive difference.

Please join us for this important call to action at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library.

Upcoming Releases

Here's a sneak peek of what's coming soon!

Golden in Death by JD Robb

Hindsight by Iris Johansen

Moral Compass by Danielle Steel

The Museum of Desire by Jonathan Kellerman

Salt River by Randy Wayne White

Treason by Stuart Woods

When You See Me by Lisa Gardner

Browse our entire collection at www.LeonCountyLibrary.org for more great picks. In most cases, you can place a hold before the book comes out!

Branch Update

Woodville Branch Library Update

The Woodville Branch Library staff would like to thank everyone who made our 2019 so fun! We hosted two Bleach T-shirt programs, a Guardians of the Galaxy Escape Room, Glow Party, Painted Bookends and more. We are excited to see what 2020 brings!

The Woodville Branch Library has several special programs planned for February. We are celebrating our Big Read book "Borne" by Jeff VanderMeer with a themed Escape Room on Saturday, February 15 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registration for the escape room will start in January. Call us at (850) 606-2925 to book a time. On Tuesday, February 18 from 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. we welcome the Tallahassee Museum (and an alligator!) to talk about humans living with Florida wildlife.

In addition to these special programs, we have regularly scheduled programs. Coffee and Cards meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn how to play Canasta and Phase 10, the current game favorites. Many other games are available, as well.

For children we offer LEGO™ Club 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. every 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday, Oculus Rift (virtual reality games) and Board Gaming from 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. every 2^nd, 4^th and 5^th Tuesday. Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. we offer Story Time for children 3 and up. Share songs, stories and rhymes with us!

Kristina Holt, Woodville Branch Library Manager