Calling all creative minds! Leon County is seeking local artists for All Trails Lead to Leon County, an art exhibition celebrating the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships. Whether you’re inspired by running, nature trails, or the scenic beauty of Leon County, we want to see your artwork. The exhibition will run from December 2, 2025, through January 11, 2026, at the Leon County Main Library.

Submissions are accepted until Friday, November 14, at 5 p.m. EST. Need help applying? Library staff are ready to help at any location. Be part of this local showcase—submit your artwork and share your vision!

Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, celebrates the achievements and contributions of Native peoples. This November, explore the stories, music, and traditions of Indigenous communities through special programs and resources from the Leon County Public Library.

• Virtual Author Talk with Joseph Lee, Wednesday, November 5, at 2 p.m. – Author Joseph Lee discusses Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity, a powerful memoir exploring family, culture, and what it means to belong.
• Echoes of the Land: Exploring Native American Music, Monday, November 10, at 6 p.m., Leon County Main Library – Learn about the music and soundscapes of the Apalachee community at Mission San Luis and the musical traditions of 17th- and 18th-century Native Americans in Tallahassee with Florida State University professor of musicology Dr. Sarah Eyerly.
• From Lake Miccosukee to the Everglades: Native Voices of the Apalachee Region – Recorded as part of our Library Lecture Series, hear from Edward Randall Ornstein, Esq. about the history, resilience, and stewardship of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. The lecture traces the community’s journey from Lake Miccosukee to the Everglades, highlights the impact of colonization and conflict, and showcases the Tribe’s leadership and environmental work today.

Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month at Vision to Venture: Local Entrepreneurship Journeys on Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library. During a panel discussion, hear real-world insights from local entrepreneurs about starting and managing a successful business, then explore a resource fair featuring organizations that support new business development. Whether you’re launching your first idea or ready to grow, this event offers tools and inspiration to help turn your vision into a successful business venture.

November is National Family Literacy Month, a time to celebrate families reading, learning, and growing together. Enjoy Family and Friends Game Night on Thursday, November 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library, where attendees can build literacy skills while having fun with loved ones and making new friends.

Families can also get creative with Six-Word Stories: Where Adventure Begins! Each week in November, visit any Leon County Public Library location to pick up a photo prompt and craft a six-word story, sparking imagination and interactive learning at your own pace.

• Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11
• Thanksgiving and Family Day: Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28

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, November 5, at 2 p.m.: Author Talk with Joseph Lee, author of the debut memoir Nothing More of This Land. 
• Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m.: Author Talk with Amanda Peters, bestselling author and winner of the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction.
• Tuesday, November 18, at 2 p.m.: Author Talk with Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit.