THOMASVILLE LIBRARY: 

HAPPENINGS:

The Summer Reading Challenge is here!!  

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Are you willing to accept the challenge? The Library has designed a reading challenge throughout the month of June for every age. Win prizes just for reading. Attend free activities and events. Simply have fun reading this summer! To learn more and how to participate, call the Library or visit our website at www.TCPLS.org.

Local Author Book Signing – Bruce Ballister

Tuesday, June 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Meet and chat with Tallahassee author, Bruce Ballister. Bruce is the author of four novels, his most recent a gripping science fiction series – “Dreamland Diaries.”

Beginner Flow Yoga

Wednesday, June 8, 9:45 a.m.

An intro yoga class that moves slowly through a simple vinyasa sequence while focusing on alignment and breath while working on strength, balance and flexibility. Great for beginners to yoga.  Be dressed for movement and flexibility. Bring a mat, if possible.  (Yoga supplies limited.)

Spanish 101

Wednesday, June 8, 4:30 p.m.

We get it, you don’t know anything more than “tacos” and “margarita”, or maybe you’ve taken a decade off. Either way, you are ready to change all that with Spanish 101. This class is perfect for you if you are completely new to the language and you want to get the basics down to begin speaking conversationally.  This course is completely free and open to all.  Simply register online, in person or via phone. The class runs every Wednesday until July 20 and all materials are supplied by the library.  Intended for ages 17+.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

For the kids:

Summer Reading Challenge

May 23-July 8

We are keeping it simple this year and challenging children to read for 10 minutes at a time. Read whatever! A picture book, Harry Potter, the Captain Crunch cereal box, all that matters is that your child is reading. Simply turn that timer on your phone and have them read away! (Maybe you read together!)  There are five levels to the challenge, each a total of reading for 200 minutes. After completing each level, your child will receive a raffle ticket to enter the drawing of the prize of their choice. The higher the level, the higher the earned raffle tickets! Each completed level also earns a mini prize.

Animal Tales

Thursday, June 2, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a live animal extravaganza! Animal Tales is a live animal education group whose naturalists introduce youth to exotic creatures. This year’s Animal Science program will introduce and explore the topic of animal classifications.  Participants will meet and learn about a member of each of the following animal types: bird, reptile, amphibian, mammal, invertebrate and maybe even a fish. Intended for ages 0-11.

Gulf Specimen Mobile Marine Lab

Tuesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Join us and gain a better sense of what is really out in the Florida Gulf Coast. The Gulf Specimen Mobile Marine Lab is the traveling version of the Panacea Gulf Specimen Laboratory’s unique collection of the bizarre and the beautiful. It brings the Gulf to you!  Gulf Labs focuses on creatures such as seahorses and hermit crabs, emerald eyed spiny box fish, electric rays and red and white spotted calico crabs — just a few of the endless living treasures of north Florida’s still shining coast. Held in the Thomas County Public Library parking lot. Intended for ages 0-12.

Story Time: SHARKS!

Thursday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.

Join us in the Children’s Department for an hour of stories and fun!  This week, it is all about SHARKS.  We will read aloud some great books, sing songs and recite rhymes designed to enhance the literacy of your child. Story Time is a great place to meet and mingle with other caregivers and children in the community. Story Time is followed by a simple, fun art + craft to further spark the magic of reading.  Intended for ages 2-6 with their caregivers.

For the teens:

Summer Reading Challenge

May 23-July 8

There are a few different ways to play: (1) Simply read! Every 500 pages read earns ten prize raffle tickets; (2) Complete the challenges on the Teen Book Bingo; each line earns a prize raffle ticket; (3) Complete all the puzzles in the Teen Reading Challenge Welcome Kit and earn a raffle ticket for each. Kits are available at any TCPLS library and online at www.TCPLS.org.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, May 31, 4 p.m.

Do you know of a teenager interested in graphic novels? Our young adult book club focuses on graphic novels. We meet once a month to discuss what we are reading and learn about the newest, hottest releases. Intended for ages 12-17. Call or email our teen manager, Samantha Bass, to join; teen@tcpls.org.

Movie in the Stacks

Friday, June 3, 11 a.m.

Beat the heat and join us for a weekly film screening “in the stacks.” Every Friday in June, we will be playing an ocean-themed blockbuster film, complete with popcorn and drinks. This Friday we will be showing “Finding Nemo.” Rated PG.  Program intended for ages 12-17.

GameTime

Monday, June 6, 2 p.m.

Hang out with your friends and enjoy access to our treasure chest of games. We have: Nintendo Switch, XBox, online gaming, board games, card games and more. And because no gaming session is complete without it, we will also have snacks.  Intended for ages 12-17.

Arts + Crafts

Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.

Get your creative on! Join us for an hour of crafting.  Projects range from jewelry making to DIY soap to bullet journaling and more. All supplies provided by the library at no cost. This week, we will be making travel aquariums.  Intended for ages 12-17.

Movie in the Stacks

Friday, June 10, 11 a.m.

Beat the heat and join us for a weekly film screening “in the stacks.” Every Friday in June, we will be playing an ocean-themed blockbuster film, complete with popcorn and drinks. This Friday we will be showing “Jungle Cruise.” Rated PG13.  Program intended for ages 12-17.

At the branches:

Boston Library 

Animal Tales

Wednesday, June 1, 11 a.m.

Kona Ice Truck

Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge with some tasty Kona Ice! Sign up to take our Summer Reading Challenge, if you haven’t already, then grab yourself a FREE shave ice from the Kona Ice Truck.  All ages welcome.

DIY for Teens

Friday, June 10

Drop-in anytime during open hours (1.30-6 p.m.) for a useful do-it-yourself project. We will be instructing those interested how to make a bookbag using a t-shirt. All supplies provided free by the library.  Intended for ages 12-17.

Pavo Library

Animal Tales

Wednesday, June 1, 2 p.m.

Pirate Scavenger Hunt + Pearl Search

June 6-9

Stop in anytime during open hours (1.30-6 p.m.) to scavenge the library for pirate booty and “dive” for your own tasty oyster shell. Learn some fun facts about famous pirates and snag a treasure from our treasure chest! Intended for ages 3-11.

Story Time: Pirates!

June 9

Join us anytime during open hours (1.30-6 p.m.) for a story and paper craft!  This week, it is all about PIRATES. We will be reading aloud the book “Pirate Cruncher” by Jonny Duddle, singing some pirate songs and reciting rhymes then we will make our own paper pirate mask. Intended for ages 2-6 with their caregivers.

Coolidge Library

Animal Tales

Wednesday, June 1, 4 p.m.

Arts + Crafts

June 6-9

Drop in anytime during open hours (1:30-6 p.m.) for an ocean-themed craft. We will be making “seaweed” necklaces with noodles! Intended for ages 2-9 with their caregivers.

Meigs Library 

Animal Tales

Thursday, June 2, 2 p.m.

T-Shirt Painting

Tuesday, June 7, 2 p.m.

Join us for a T-shirt painting party. We provided the t-shirt, you bring your creativity! Intended for ages 3-17 with their caregivers.

Arts + Crafts

Thursday, June 9, 2 p.m.

Build your own beach-in-a-jar. All supplies provided free by the library. All ages welcome.  

Ochlocknee Library 

Animal Tales

Thursday, June 2, 4 p.m.

DIY for Adults

Tuesday, June 7

Drop-in anytime during open hours (1:30-6 p.m.) for a do-it-yourself tutorial on trinket trays. Make your own tray our of clam shells. All supplies provided free by the library. Intended for ages 17+.

Arts + Crafts

Thursday, June 9

Arrrrr! It’s a pirate! Join us anytime during open hours (1.30-6 p.m.) for a pirate hat paper craft. All supplies provided free by the library. Intended for ages 3-11.

NEW RELEASES:

“The Golden Couple,” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

“Sound of Darkness,” by Heather Graham

“Tell Me the Ending,” by Jo Harkin

“Nightwork,” by Nora Roberts

“Countdown to Midnight,” by Dale Brown

A QUOTE TO THINK ABOUT:

“Happiness is in the quiet, ordinary things. A table, a chair, a book with a paper-knife stuck between the pages. And the petal falling from the rose, and the light flickering as we sit silent.”  — Virginia Woolf

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