"A library is a different kind of social reality (of the three dimensional kind), which by its very existence teaches a system of values beyond the fiscal."
-Zadie Smith
Will you accept?
Want to win a $200 gift card to Metta Day Spa? What about a $50 gas card? Or maybe a Fitbit Inspire? How can you enter? By taking our Summer Reading Challenge and reading! It's that simple! Click HERE to learn more!
Book to Art Book Club
Tues, June 14, 3:00pm
This book club brings the art out of literature. The Book to Art Book Club meets to discuss a different book each month and create an individual art piece. If you are interested in joining, call the library or email Samantha Hanchett; marketing@tcpls.org.
Spanish 101
Wed, June 15, 4:30pm
We get it, you don't know anything more than "tacos" & "margarita", or maybe you've taken a decade off. Either way, you are ready to change all that with Spanish 101. Perfect for those new to the language and wanting to learn the basics. Sign up and learn more HERE.
Science Cafe: The Climate + Us
Thurs, June 16, 1:00pm
Join us for a Science Cafe talk with Professor Jeff Chanton, FSU Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Prof. Chanton is an acclaimed climate scientist who has done extensive work examining the causes of increased methane gas in the atmosphere. Free Grassroots Coffee and pastries. Learn more HERE.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Every Tuesday, 10-5pm
Check out the FOL's used book store, open every Tuesday.
All proceeds go toward programming and materials at all our branches. Books, DVDs, puzzles, children & young adult books, music and more!
For the Teens:
GameTime
Mon, June 13, 2pm
Hang out with other teens 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 (For Teens)
Wed, June 15, 10:30am
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 dry bean mosaics. Intended for ages 12-17. Find the full schedule HERE.
For the Kids:
Books, Prizes and Entertainment... Oh My!
Our all age Summer Reading Challenge sign-up starts TODAY. Find out what it's all about and register for this fun + free activity HERE.
Story Time: Music Therapy
Tues, June 14, 10:30am
Join us in the Children's Department for an hour of stories and fun! This week, we welcome music therapist, Wimberly, as a guest reader. Listen to some stories, play some instruments and have a blast! Intended for ages 0-10 years old.
