Past Library Events

What's a story of the deep, rich African American experience in Leon County that often gets overlooked? LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System is honored to present perspective from historians Dr. Nashid Madyun, Dr. Reginald K. Ellis, and Dr. Darius J. Young at the FAMU History Department and Meek-Eaton Black Archives on this question.

"In Our Own Voice," a presentation to raise awareness for mental health conditions, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The "In Our Own Voice" presentation changes attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions.

This talk, presented by Elizabeth Keen from The Vashti Center for Children and Families, will provide parents with behavior management pointers and address when parents should seek professional help for their children's mental health. 

The following topics will be covered:

• Basic Behavior Management in the Home
• Common Challenging Behaviors
• Identify and Communicate Emotions
• Coping Skills
• Social Skills
• Reinforcement
• When to seek professional help -Resources -Q & A

Leon County Resources:

Turn About, Parent Support​

2771 Miccosukee Rd ​

Tallahassee, FL 32308​

(850) 671-1920​

​Florida Network of Youth and Family Services​

2850 Pablo Ave​

Tallahassee, FL 32308​

(850) 922-4324​

​2-1-1 Big Bend, Help Me Grow​

2-1-1 or (850) 617-6333

Presenter Contact Information:

Elizabeth's Email: elizabethk@vashti.org

This event occurred on July 23, 2020.

Who was the first person to purchase the land where you live? Where did your ancestors own property? Who were their neighbors? What is there now? The answers to these questions can usually be found online with a little digging. Join Dr. Josh Goodman from the State Archives of Florida for a tutorial on how to use state and federal land records to learn more about the property you and your ancestors have owned over the years.

This event occurred on July 14, 2020.

Local experts and grassroots activists in discuss Florida's Amendment 4 about reinstating voter's rights.

Our Moderator: Talethia O. Edwards, community leader and the Founder of the Greater Bond Neighborhood Association

Panelists:

• Clerk Gwendolyn “Gwen” Marshall Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Leon County
• Mark Earley Leon County Supervisor of Elections
• Paula Hill Chapter Leader of the Florida Rights and Restoration Coalition in Leon County
• Bill Proctor Leon County Commissioner, District 1
• Mark R. Schlakman Senior program director for The Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights at the College of Law

"Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook" Panelist Discussion featuring Mac Heller, Executive Producer of "Rigged," Authoress of "Uncounted: The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America," Gilda Daniels, Statewide Voting Rights Organizer of ACLU-Florida, Sam Delgado, and the Director of All Voting Is Local – Florida, Brad Ashwell. This event occurred on June 23, 2020.

All County library locations are open to the public at 50% capacity and continue to offer curbside services. While we've made some physical changes, we are committed to ensuring you have a safe visit. More information at LeonCountyLibrary.org

June 22, 2020

Accredited Financial Counselor® Heidi Copeland with the UF/IFAS office will present information about preparing and maintaining a budget to get through tough times.

This presentation was given on June 10, 2020.

 

Money Management Calendar Printable Handout

20 Steps to Financial Health: Achieving Lifelong Financial Fitness Printable Handout

Spending Plan Printable Handout

Budget and Money Management Presentation

Who was the first person to purchase the land where you live? Where did your ancestors own property? Who were their neighbors? What is there now? Archivist Josh Goodman is back from the State archives for part 2 of how to use public databases to find information about historical land records.

Virtual Q&A with Jeff VanderMeer with the Leon County Public Library. Watch national bestselling author, Jeff VanderMeer, as he answers questions that were submitted via social media and live in this virtual Q&A session. A part of the NEA Big Read - Leon County. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

This event occurred on April 23, 2020.

This video features a clip from our Library Lecture with Jeff VanderMeer. This event was a part of our 2020 NEA Big Read - Leon County event series. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Experienced genealogist Dr. Juanita Gaston will show you how to trace your African American ancestors using record collections on Ancestry.com. As a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Dr. Gaston has taught genealogy since 1976 and has extensive experience working with primary sources such as the U.S. Census, city directories, and hand-written documents. This event occurred on October 27, 2020.

Join Essential Theatrical Associates for an afternoon of magic, music, and mayhem as they celebrate the art of African and African American storytelling! ETA is a professional theatre organization based in Tallahassee, FL. Thier mission is to give life to the black experience and give voice to artists from all cultural backgrounds. They strive to create open-minded spaces for creatives to grow, practice their craft, and hone their talents. We partner with organizations that see the beauty in equity and welcome diversity and inclusion.

Thursday, January 16, 2020 Leon County Government hosted the first Library Lecture series of 2020 with a topic that is sure to strike a chord. “Love & Other Dreams” featured internationally toured Motown Records recording artist Royce Lovett, a recent NBC “The Voice” contestant and TEDx speaker. Royce Lovett takes attendees on a literal and musical journey of his life highlighting the importance of love, family and dreams among the shelves of the Leon County Main Library. Royce’s soulful delivery empowered listeners through each moment, sharing a timeless message. Lovett is poised to bring his message of love and hope through his infectious reggae infused, hip-hop sound. The event is free and open to the public.

In partnership with WFSU-TV, and with a grant from the Florida Humanities Council on Saturday, December 8, the continuation of the 2018 Library Lecture Series with, “Digital Storytelling” at the Leon County Main Library. Dr. Ned Stuckey-French, English professor at FSU, held a workshop on Digital Storytelling. Participants of all ages learned to use existing, free technology and their own digital devices to create their own video versions of the novels on the Great American Read list. The Great American Read is an eight-part series that explores and celebrates the power of reading, told through the prism of America’s 100 best-loved novels (as chosen in a national survey). It investigates how and why writers create their fictional worlds, how we as readers are affected by these stories, and what these 100 different books have to say about our diverse nation and our shared experience.