October Events @ Your Library ®

UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge - All Libraries

The Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension's annual collection for local food pantries that launched in the Florida Panhandle in 2012, begins Oct. 1. Drop off new jars of peanut butter at any library location through Oct. 30 to help fight hunger.

Preschool Storytime

Storytime programs are presented for preschool children ages three through five and include stories, finger plays and action rhymes. Caregivers must remain in the library during storytime; however, they cannot accompany children into the programs. Programs start promptly at the assigned times; latecomers are not admitted.

First timer? Visit the library to meet the storytime presenter, pick up a welcome packet, explore the children's area, and enjoy a tour of the library. Check the library website for additional details at www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries .

Storytime will be presented during the following times through Dec. 5:

• 11 - 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Jay Library
• 11 - 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Navarre Library
• 10:30 - 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Milton Library
• 11- 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Pace Library
• 11 - 11:30 a.m. on Fridays at the Gulf Breeze Library

Toddler Time

Toddler Time is a program for children ages 18 to 36 months who attend with a caregiver. One child and one adult register together for songs, stories, rhymes, and other fun activities. Toddler Time is a 20-minute program.

Toddler Time requires registration; space is limited. It is not a drop-in program . Details are available at the participating libraries. Speak with a staff member if you have any questions.

Toddler Time will be presented during the following times through Dec. 5:

• 10:30 - 10:50 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Milton Library
• 11 - 11:20 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Pace Library
• 11 - 11:20 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Gulf Breeze Library
• 11 - 11:20 a.m. on Thursdays at the Navarre Library
• 11 - 11:20 a.m. on Thursdays at the Jay Library

Meet! Play! Learn!

10:30 a.m.

Meet! Play! Learn! is a program where parents of young children can congregate and socialize with other parents while their children play and make friends at age-appropriate activity stations set up around the room. This program is for children ages birth to 5 who have not yet started kindergarten, and will take place on the following dates:

• Gulf Breeze Library- Oct. 1
• Navarre Library- Oct. 8

Butterflies in Motion- Milton Library- 5541 Alabama St.

Oct. 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Come visit Butterflies in Motion's mobile butterfly house. Their mission is to educate people about Florida's native butterflies and their environment.

labARTory - Navarre Library - 8484 James M. Harvell Rd.

Oct. 2, 4 - 6 p.m.

Visit the Navarre Library for an open art studio. Design your own project or do a special project which changes each month. All art materials are provided by the Friends of the Navarre Library. This is a drop-in program; all ages are welcome, but children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

CANCELLED: FOGBL Book Sale - Gulf Breeze Library - 1060 Shoreline Dr.

Oct. 3, 4 - 7 p.m. & Oct. 4, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Community Chess - Pace Library - 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd.

Oct. 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Chess players of all ages are invited to play chess at the Pace Library. Knowledge of the game is recommended as no lessons will be provided. Players are expected to show good sportsmanship. The library has a limited supply of chess sets; players are encouraged to bring their own. Table space is limited. No table reservations at this time - first come, first served. Speak with a staff member for more information.

Family Fun Day - Navarre Library - 8484 James M. Harvell Rd.

Oct. 4, 2 p.m.

Visit the Navarre Library on the 1 ^st Saturday of the month for family-friendly games, puzzles, and more.

The Inklings - Milton Library - 5541 Alabama St.

Oct. 7, 4 p.m.

Sixth through 10th graders are invited to share their ideas about the book of the month. The Inklings Book Club reads both novels and graphic novels. Space is limited; registration is required. This month's selection is "Ghost Book" by Remi Lai; the club will meet at 4 p.m. this month to watch "Casper" (rated PG).

Homeschool Hangout - Jay Library - 5259 Booker Ln.

Oct. 8, 10 - 11 a.m.

Come to the Jay Library to meet other local homeschool parents and children to exchange ideas, participate in a fun activity, and discover how your library can support your children's educational journey. Space is limited. Registration is required. Contact the Jay Library for more information.

Webinar Wednesdays - Family History & Research Center - 6275 Dogwood Dr., Milton

Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Visit the Family History & Research Center on the 2nd Wednesday each month for Webinar Wednesdays. Webinars related to family history research will be shown at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with a discussion following. This month's webinar is "Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution."

Page Turners - Gulf Breeze Library - 1060 Shoreline Dr.

Oct. 9, 12 p.m.

Page Turners, a fiction book club, meets at 12 p.m. on the second Thursday of every other month beginning in February. Come listen and share your thoughts about the book of the month. Anyone ages 18+ who has read the book is welcome to attend. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Gulf Breeze Library. This month's book is "Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult.

Game-O-Rama - Jay Library - 5259 Booker Ln.

Oct. 9, 2 p.m.

Come play a board game or video game at the Jay Library. Bring your own or enjoy one of ours. Get your game on!

Fright Fest Movies - Milton Library - 5541 Alabama St.

Visit the Milton Library in Oct. for Fright Fest Movies. Movies will begin at 4 p.m. and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Milton Library.

• Oct. 9 - Hocus Pocus (rated PG)
• Oct. 23 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (rated PG-13)
• Oct. 30 - The Sixth Sense (rated PG-13)

Lit Happens Book Club - Navarre Library - 8484 James. M. Harvell Rd.

Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Visit the Navarre Library on the 2nd Fri. each month for the Lit Happens Book Club. Anyone 18+ who has read the book of the month is welcome to attend. This month's title is "Last Twilight in Paris" by Pam Jenoff. Speak with a staff member for more information.

Level-Up Lab

Teens ages 13-17 are invited to stop by the library for a fun-filled Friday full of seasonal activities including VR and AR experiences, advanced Lego building, board games, science experiments, arts & crafts, and more. Level-Up Lab will take place at the following locations and dates from 1 - 5 p.m.:

• Oct. 10 - Pace Library
• Oct. 24 - Gulf Breeze Library

For the Win! Games Day- Milton Library - 5541 Alabama St.

Oct. 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Enjoy playing tabletop or board games? Join us for game day at the Milton Library. Bring games from home or play those provided by the library. This event is open to all ages, and game groups are welcome.

The Novel Ideas Book Club - Milton Library - 5541 Alabama St.

Oct. 13, 10 a.m.

The Novel Ideas Book Club meets at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of the month beginning in February. Come listen and share your thoughts about the book of the month. Anyone ages 18+ who has read the book is welcome to attend. Refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Milton Library. This month's selection is "Stone Wall" by Beverly Lewis.

FOPL Book Club - Pace Library - 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd.

Oct. 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Visit the Pace Library on the 2nd Tue. each month for the Friends of the Pace Library Book Club. Anyone 18+ who has read the book of the month is welcome to attend. Speak with a staff member for more information. This month's selection is "Hollowed" by Jessica S. Taylor.

Homeschool Hangout - Pace Library - 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd.

Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Come to the Pace Library to meet other local homeschool parents and children to exchange ideas, participate in a fun activity, and discover how your library can support your children's educational journey. Space is limited. Registration is required. Contact the Pace Library for more information.

The Past Tense Book Club - Family History & Research Center - 6275 Dogwood Dr.

Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.

Visit the Family History & Research Center on the 3rd Wed. each month at 10:30 a.m. for a historical fiction book club. A wide range of eras and topics will be covered, and input is welcome. Refreshments will be provided. This month's selection is "Night Angels" by Weina Dei Randel. Speak with a staff member for more information.

Senior Social - Gulf Breeze Library - 1060 Shoreline Dr.

Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m.

Adults 50+ are invited for coffee, conversation, activities, games, and crafts at 10:30 am on the 3 ^rd Thursday of each month. Scheduled program activities will vary each month. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Breeze Library.

STEAM Day - Milton Library - 5541 Alabama St.

Oct. 16, 4 - 6 p.m.

Visit the Milton Library for a monthly STEAM Day! Each month will feature a different theme. This month's theme is "Halloween." Speak with a staff member for more information.

STEAMaker - Navarre Library - 8484 James M. Harvell Rd.

Oct. 16, 4 - 5 p.m.

Tweens and teens ages 10-17 who are interested in robotics, coding, and other tech are invited to join our STEAMaker tech club. Beginners through expert level welcome!

Breeze Builders - Gulf Breeze Library - 1060 Shoreline Dr.

Oct. 21, 3 - 4 p.m.

Breeze Builders is a monthly building workshop for children ages 5 - 11 who enjoy building with Legos, Tinker Toys, K'Nex, magnetic tiles, and other types of building materials and kits. Bring your imagination and come join in on the fun.

Movie Time Tuesdays - Navarre Library - 8484 James M. Harvell Rd.

Oct. 21, 4 p.m.

Visit the Navarre Library on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for a movie. All movies will begin at 4 p.m. and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Navarre Library. This month's movie is "Ghostbusters" (rated PG, 1984).

Fall Movie Night - Jay Library - 5259 Booker Ln.

Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m.

Visit the Jay Library for an outdoor Fall Movie Night and enjoy "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (rated PG). Refreshments will be provided.

Open Chess - Milton Library - 5541 Alabama St.

Oct. 25, 2 - 4 p.m.

Chess players of all ages are invited to Open Chess at the Milton Library. Knowledge of the game is recommended, and good sportsmanship is highly encouraged. Beginner instruction is limited and may be unavailable. The library has a limited number of chess sets; you are welcome to bring your own. No table reservations are available at this time - it's first come, first served. Speak with a staff member for more information.

Young Authors and Artists - Gulf Breeze Library - 1060 Shoreline Dr.

Oct. 28, 2 - 3 p.m.

Young Authors and Artists is for 10 - 17-year-olds who are interested in creative writing and/or enjoy creating art designs through sketching, painting, sculpting, and digitally. Enjoy a variety of creative activities that include poetry, comic book design, character creation, digital and theatrical art, and other activities and games revolving around story development and art expression.

As the Page Turns - Jay Library - 5259 Booker Ln.

Oct. 28, 4 p.m.

Visit the Jay Library on the 4th Tuesday each month for As the Page Turns, an adult book club where patrons choose what to read. This month's genre is thriller, with a suggested title of "The Devil's Ransom" by Brad Taylor. Speak with a staff member for more information.

Fall Into Fun - All Libraries

Oct. 31

Wear your costume and drop by for fun fall activities. Speak with a staff member for more information.

• Gulf Breeze Library: 2- 4 p.m. (showing "The Haunted Mansion" (rated PG)
• Jay Library: 10- 4:30 p.m.
• Milton Library: 2 - 4:30 p.m.
• Navarre Library: 9 - 5 p.m.
• Pace Library: 10 - 4 p.m.

The Santa Rosa County Library System is a department of the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners. Libraries are located in Gulf Breeze, Jay, Milton, Navarre, and Pace. Find additional information at www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries or call (850) 981-7323 (READ).

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