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Children's Area
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Dial A Story
Children may hear a recorded story on their home telephones by dialing 595-1219. Stories change weekly and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To avoid wrong numbers, parents should dial for young children.

Children's Library Cards
Children through age 12 may apply for library cards when they are accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who furnishes the appropriate identification and accepts responsibility for any borrowed materials. Children may then select and check out books themselves, whether or not they are accompanied.

Group Tours
Group tours may be arranged on request. Contact the library location you wish to visit to arrange your tour in advance.

See upcoming children's events for Pensacola, Tryon, Milton, Southwest, Gulf Breeze, Navarre and, Jay.


Pensacola Public Library

200 W. Gregory St., Pensacola FL 32501 436-5060

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5*
Wednesdays 10:30** to 11:00 a.m. June 9 - July 28
Fun with stories, finger games, creative dramatics, songs, verse, puppets and film. No registration is required. Children should be able to attend Story Time on their own. Parents should remain nearby in the library.

Group Preschool Story Time
Thursdays 10:30** to 11:00 a.m. June 10 - July 29 
For day care centers, nurseries and other groups. Leaders must remain with their groups. Advance reservations are required.

Toddler Time for 2 year olds* and their parents
Wednesdays 10:00 to 10:20 a.m.
June 9 - July 28 or
June 10 - July 29               
Simple stories, puppets, finger games, nursery rhymes and songs.
Advance registration is required for EACH eight-week session. Enrollment is limited to 15 children and their caregivers.

Programs for Grades K - 5th

Laugh It Up
Wednesday, June 16
1:00 pm
Pensacola Public Library

Goofy, wacky and whimsical--all describe The Battersby Duo. Mix these ingredients with a dash of comedy, a hint of vaudeville and liberal doses of interactive theatrics, and you begin to understand why every Battersby concert is delightfully provocative and so much fun.

Take a Hike

Wednesday, June 23
2:30 pm
Pensacola Public Library

Join us for stories, dramatizations, activities and crafts celebrating Florida's great outdoors.

Water Mania
Wednesday, June 30
2:30 pm
Pensacola Public Library

Andrew Diller from the Escambia Co. Extension Office will present a captivating program on Florida marine mammals, featuring manatees and bottlenose dolphins.

Tricky Critters
Wednesday, July 7
2:30 pm
Pensacola Public Library

Our favorite puppeteer David Stephens returns with brand new stories featuring that cunning trickster Brer Rabbit in the New Adventures of Brer Rabbit.

We Are Family
Wednesday, July 14
2:30 pm
Pensacola Public Library

The Panama City Storytellers are back with stories and songs celebrating families of the human animal-kind!

Magic Moments
Wednesday, July 21
1:00 pm
Pensacola Public Library

Orlando magician Peter Boie will amaze you with his mastery of magic. You've never seen anything like this before! Refreshments will be served as an end of the summer farewell.


Lucia M. Tryon Branch Library
5740 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola FL 32504, 494-7373

Preschool Story Time for 3 through 5 year olds*
Thursdays 10:00** - 10:30 a.m. June 17 - July 29
Fun with stories, finger games, creative dramatics, songs, verse, puppets and film. No registration is required. Children should be able to attend Story Time on their own. Parents should remain nearby in the library.

Toddler Time for 2 year olds* and their parents
Thursdays 9:30 to 9:50 a.m.
WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER               
Simple stories, puppets, finger games, nursery rhymes and songs.
Advance registration is required for EACH eight-week session. Enrollment is limited to 15 children and their caregivers.

Programs for Grades K - 5th

Laugh It Up
Thursday, June 17
3:30 pm
Tryon Branch Library

Goofy, wacky and whimsical--all describe The Battersby Duo. Mix these ingredients with a dash of comedy, a hint of vaudeville and liberal doses of interactive theatrics, and you begin to understand why every Battersby concert is delightfully provocative and so much fun.

Swimmers & Flyers
Thursday, June 24
2:30 pm
Tryon Branch Library

Andrew Diller from the Escambia County Extension Office will present a captivating program on Florida fishes and birds.

Water Mania
Thursday, July 1
2:30 pm
Tryon Branch Library

Creatures in the ocean, gifts from the sea. Let's celebrate summer at the beach with crafts and stories.

Tricky Critters
Thursday, July 8
2:30 pm
Tryon Branch Library
Our favorite puppeteer David Stephens returns with brand new stories featuring that cunning trickster Brer Rabbit in the New Adventures of Brer Rabbit.

Take a Hike

Thursday, July 15
2:30 pm
Tryon Branch Library
Join us for stories, dramatizations, activities and crafts celebrating Florida's great outdoors.

Magic Moments

Tuesday, July 20
1:00 pm
Tryon Branch Library

Orlando magician Peter Boie will amaze you with his mastery of magic. You've never seen anything like this before! Refreshments will be served as an end of the summer farewell.


Milton Branch Library
5541 Alabama St., Milton FL 32570, 623-5565 or 626-8398

Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. June 9 - July 28
Fun with stories, finger games, creative dramatics, songs, verse, puppets and film. No registration is required. Children should be able to attend Story Time on their own. Parents should remain nearby in the library.

Programs for Grades K - 5th

Laugh It Up

Wednesday, June 16
3:30 pm
Milton Branch Library

Goofy, wacky and whimsical--all describe The Battersby Duo. Mix these ingredients with a dash of comedy, a hint of vaudeville and liberal doses of interactive theatrics, and you begin to understand why every Battersby concert is delightfully provocative and so much fun.

Bugs, Bugs & More Bugs
Wednesday, June 23
2:30 pm
Milton Branch Library

Mike Donohoe from the Santa Rosa County Extension Office will teach you all about the secrets of bugs.  You'll learn about local bugs and enjoy an extensive bug collection.

Tricky Critters
Wednesday, June 30
2:30 pm
Milton Branch Library

Our favorite puppeteer David Stephens returns with brand new stories featuring that cunning trickster Brer Rabbit in the New Adventures of Brer Rabbit.

Grow It
Wednesday, July 7
2:30 pm
Milton Branch Library
Learn the ABCs of plants with the Santa Rosa Master Gardeners. Come ready to get your hands dirty! Registration is required for this program as space is limited. Register: 623-5565

Animals Alive

Wednesday, July 14
10:30 am
Milton Branch Library
Nonie's Ark
arrives at the library with a traveling zoo. It's a wild and exciting hands-on show.  You'll get up close and personal with several different animals.

Magic Moments
Wednesday, July 21
4:00 pm
Milton Branch Library

Orlando magician Peter Boie will amaze you with his mastery of magic. You've never seen anything like this before! Refreshments will be served as an end of the summer farewell.

Southwest Branch Library

12385 Sorrento Road, Pensacola FL 32507, 453-7780

Preschool Story Time for 3 through 5 year olds*
Thursdays 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.** June 17 - July 29
Stories, songs, verse, and activities. No registration is required. Children should be able to attend Story Time on their own. Parents should remain nearby in the library. 

Programs for Grades K - 5th

Laugh It Up

Tuesday, June 15
3:30 pm
Southwest Branch Library

Goofy, wacky and whimsical--all describe The Battersby Duo. Mix these ingredients with a dash of comedy, a hint of vaudeville and liberal doses of interactive theatrics, and you begin to understand why every Battersby concert is delightfully provocative and so much fun.

Tricky Critters
Thursday, June 24
2:00 pm
Southwest Branch Library

Our favorite puppeteer David Stephens returns with brand new stories featuring that cunning trickster Brer Rabbit in the New Adventures of Brer Rabbit.

On the Edge

Thursday, July 1
2:00 pm
Southwest Branch Library

Come meet Giovanni Micki, the Michael Angelo of balloon sculpture and face painting. Pizza will be served!

Full Speed Ahead
Thursday, July 8
2:00 pm
Southwest Branch Library
The Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department will be at the library with one of their fire trucks. Come out and meet some of our local fire fighters and tour a big red engine.

Animals Alive

Thursday, July 15
10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Nonie's Ark arrives at the library with a traveling zoo. It's a wild and exciting hands-on show.  You'll get up close and personal with several different animals.

Magic Moments
Thursday, July 22
1:00 pm
Southwest Branch Library

Orlando magician Peter Boie will amaze you with his mastery of magic. You've never seen anything like this before! Refreshments will be served as an end of the summer farewell.

Gulf Breeze Branch Library

1060 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze FL 32561, 932-5166 or 932-4595

Preschool Story Time for 3 through 5 year olds*
Thursdays 10:30** - 11:00 a.m. June 10 - July 29
Fun with stories, finger games, creative dramatics, songs, verse, puppets and film. No registration is required. Children should be able to attend Story Time on their own. Parents should remain nearby in the library.

Programs for Grades K - 5th                           

Laugh It Up
Thursday, June 17
1:00 pm
Gulf Breeze Branch Library

Goofy, wacky and whimsical--all describe The Battersby Duo. Mix these ingredients with a dash of comedy, a hint of vaudeville and liberal doses of interactive theatrics, and you begin to understand why every Battersby concert is delightfully provocative and so much fun.

Bugs, Bugs & More Bugs
Thursday, June 24
2:30 pm
Gulf Breeze Branch Library

Mike Donohoe from the Santa Rosa County Extension Office will teach you all about the secrets of bugs.  You'll learn about local bugs and enjoy an extensive bug collection.

Tricky Critters
Thursday, July 1
2:30 pm
Gulf Breeze Branch Library

Our favorite puppeteer David Stephens returns with brand new stories featuring that cunning trickster Brer Rabbit in the New Adventures of Brer Rabbit.

Grow It
Thursday, July 8
2:30 pm
Gulf Breeze Branch Library
Learn the ABCs of plants with the Santa Rosa Master Gardeners. Come ready to get your hands dirty! Registration is required for this program as space is limited. Register: 932-5166

Animals Alive

Tuesday, July 13
1:30 pm
Gulf Breeze Branch Library
Nonie's Ark
arrives at the library with a traveling zoo. It's a wild and exciting hands-on show.  You'll get up close and personal with several different animals.

Magic Moments
Thursday, July 22
4:00 pm
Gulf Breeze Branch Library

Orlando magician Peter Boie will amaze you with his mastery of magic. You've never seen anything like this before! Refreshments will be served as an end of the summer farewell..


Navarre Branch Library

8484 James M. Harvell Road, Navarre FL 32566, 936-6120

Preschool Story Time for 3 through 5 year olds*
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.** June 8 - July 27
Fun with stories, finger games, creative dramatics, songs, verse, puppets and film. No registration is required. Children should be able to attend Story Time on their own. Parents should remain nearby.

Programs for Grades K - 5th 

Laugh It Up
Tuesday, June 15
1:00 pm 
Navarre Branch Library

Goofy, wacky and whimsical--all describe The Battersby Duo. Mix these ingredients with a dash of comedy, a hint of vaudeville and liberal doses of interactive theatrics, and you begin to understand why every Battersby concert is delightfully provocative and so much fun.

Blast Off With NASA
Thursday, June 17
2:30 pm
Navarre Branch Library
Explore Mars during this program presented by NASA and Hurlburt Field. It'll be a fun look at the "Red Planet."  Register: 936-6120

Grow It
Tuesday, June 22
2:30 pm
Navarre Branch Library
Learn the ABCs of plants with the Santa Rosa Master Gardeners. Come ready to get your hands dirty! Registration is required for this program as space is limited. Register: 936-6120

Tricky Critters
Tuesday, June 29
2:30 pm
Navarre Branch Library

Our favorite puppeteer David Stephens returns with brand new stories featuring that cunning trickster Brer Rabbit in the New Adventures of Brer Rabbit.

Bugs, Bugs & More Bugs
Tuesday, July 6
2:30 pm
Navarre Branch Library

Mike Donohoe from the Santa Rosa County Extension Office will teach you all about the secrets of bugs.  You'll learn about local bugs and enjoy an extensive bug collection.

Animals Alive

Tuesday, July 13
10:00 am
Navarre Branch Library
Nonie's Ark
arrives at the library with a traveling zoo. It's a wild and exciting hands-on show.  You'll get up close and personal with several different animals.

Magic Moments
Tuesday, July 20
4:00 pm
Navarre Branch Library

Orlando magician Peter Boie will amaze you with his mastery of magic. You've never seen anything like this before! Refreshments will be served as an end of the summer farewell.
Jay Branch Library
5259 Booker Lane, Jay Florida 32565, 675-6293

Preschool Story Time for 3 through 5 year olds*
Mondays 1:30** - 2:00 p.m. June 7 - July 26
Fun with stories, finger games, creative dramatics, songs, verse, puppets and film. No registration is required. Children should be able to attend Story Time on their own. Parents should remain nearby in the library.

Programs for Grades K - 5th

Magical Moments
Monday, June 14
2:30 pm
Jay Branch Library

Experience the mystery of magic. You'll be fascinated and amazed as magician Beau Broomall dazzles you with his sleight-of-hand magic.

Grow It
Monday, June 21
2:30 pm
Jay Branch Library
Learn the ABCs of plants with the Santa Rosa Master Gardeners. Come ready to get your hands dirty! Registration is required for this program as space is limited. Register: 675-6293

Tricky Critters
Monday, June 28
2:30 pm
Jay Branch Library

Our favorite puppeteer David Stephens returns with brand new stories featuring that cunning trickster Brer Rabbit in the New Adventures of Brer Rabbit.

Animals Alive
Wednesday, July 14
1:30 pm
Jay Branch Library
Nonie's Ark
arrives at the library with a traveling zoo. It's a wild and exciting hands-on show. You'll get up close and personal with several different animals.

Bugs, Bugs & More Bugs
Monday, July 19
2:30 pm
Jay Branch Library

Mike Donohoe from the Santa Rosa County Extension Office will teach you all about the secrets of bugs.  You'll learn about local bugs and enjoy an extensive bug collection.


*No exceptions on age limits.
** Please be on time to avoid disrupting Story Hour in progress.
*** We are unable to accommodate groups at after-school programs.