Leon County Public Library Hosts Virtual Summer Programming For All Ages

In addition to virtual events, themed grab-and-go adventure bags with fun and engaging crafts and activities for children and families will be available each week at all library locations. Families can also pick up a reading log to track their great summer reads. Complete the one-page log, attend a free program, or pick up an adventure bag for a chance to win exciting summer prizes. 

Virtual summer programming includes: 

• Thursday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m., “Whooo Ate Whooom: Owl Pellet Take & Make Food Workshop” – Meet an owl from the St. Francis Wildlife Association, learn about how owl pellets are formed, and then dissect a real barn owl pellet to reconstruct and label skeletons of the owl’s prey. Adventure bags with an owl pellet can be picked up beginning June 2. 

• Wednesday, June 16 and July 14 at 11:30 a.m., “Storybook Yoga” – Explore the basics of yoga with your child as we breathe, stretch and read through this calming introductory yoga class. 
• Monday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m., “Awesome Opossum Animal Encounter” – Be "edu-tained" by this marvelous marsupial from our partner, the Tallahassee Museum. Learn all about these amazing, often misunderstood creatures and gain a new appreciation for the awesome opossum. 
• Monday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, July 1 at 2:00 p.m., “Amazing Animals: Turtles and Tortoises” – Why did the turtle cross the road? What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? In partnership with Amazing Animals, join us for this fun and educational program about these incredible reptiles. 

To see a complete list of summer programming and to register for an event, visit LeonCountyLibrary.org/SummerPrograms.