2024 NEA Big Read
Throughout March
All Leon County Public Library locations

Throughout March, join the Leon County Public Library in celebration of the 2024 NEA Big Read featuring Andrew Krivak's The Bear with immersive programs and events for all ages.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System is one of 60+ nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host an NEA Big Read project.

View the schedule at LeonCountyFL.gov/BigRead.

Keeping History Alive: The Power of Tradition and Storytelling
Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m.
Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Ave.

Join Leon County Government for an informative, hands-on discussion with Misty Penton, Tradition Keeper and Storyteller for the Muscogee Nation of Florida.
 
Incorporating themes from the 2024 NEA Big Read selection The Bear by Andrew Krivak, the event will focus on how generational storytelling and oral traditions help guide the people of today. Participants will learn about the importance of keeping history alive and can explore artifacts from the Muscogee Creek Nation.
 
The Leon County Library Lecture Series is free and open to the public.
 
Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/GetEngaged.

Retire Old Rubber During Tire Amnesty Days

Leon County Government, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is hosting its annual Tire Amnesty Days program, a free tire collection to reduce mosquito breeding grounds. Now through Friday, May 17, 2024, citizens can drop off old tires for free at the following Leon County facilities:

• Leon County Solid Waste Facility, 7550 Apalachee Pkwy.
• Rural Waste Center – Fort Braden, 2485 East Joe Thomas Rd.
• Rural Waste Center – Miccosukee, 13051 Miccosukee Rd.
• Rural Waste Center – Woodville, 549 Henry Jones Rd.

Residents may dispose of up to 25 passenger car tires free of charge. Commercial loads will not be accepted. Tires without rims are preferred.

Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/Mosquito.

Celebrate Women’s History Month

Celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in history, culture, and society during Women's History Month with art exhibitions, a workshop, a scavenger hunt, and resources from the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System.

Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/WomensHistoryMonth.

Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship
EARN WHILE LEARNING NEW SKILLS

The Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship program provides a platform for high school juniors and seniors to immerse themselves in a skilled career field, earn an hourly salary, and receive class credit. Apprentices will have the opportunity to train with experts in a variety of Leon County departments and fast-track their career goals. Applications are open now for the fall 2024 semester for the following positions:

• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Construction Contract Management
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic
• Fleet Mechanic
• Graphic and Digital Design
• Information Technology
• Medical Administration
• Web Development

The application deadline is Sunday, March 31. Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/JuniorApprentice to learn more and apply.

Celebrating 200 Years of Tallahassee-Leon County

Apply to Serve on a Citizen Advisory Committee

Interested in serving on a Citizen Advisory Committee? Applications are currently being accepted for the following Leon County Committee vacancies:

• Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
• Joint Bicycling Workgroup
• Minority, Women & Small Business Enterprise Citizen Advisory Committee
• Tallahassee Sports Council

For more information on committee responsibilities, member eligibility, and committee vacancies or to complete a committee application, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/Committees.