LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System

06/02/2026

🎮 Teen Summer Programs at the Library 🎮

Looking for something fun to do this month? The Leon County Public Library has hands-on activities, trivia, crafts, and more just for teens.

💎 Rock and Gem Discovery
Uncover the earth’s treasures through hands-on gem mining and rock identification activities.

📍 Fort Braden Branch Library
📅 Tuesday, June 9, at 6 p.m.

📍 Leon County Main Library
📅 Thursday, June 18, at 2:30 p.m.

📍 Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library
📅 Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m.

📍 Eastside Branch Library
📅 Wednesday, June 24, at 3 p.m.

🦕 Prehistoric Button Factory
Create dinosaur-themed buttons using colorful materials and fun designs.

📍 Woodville Branch Library
📅 Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m.

🧠 Dino Trivia
Test your dinosaur knowledge in a fun, game-style challenge.

📍 Northeast Branch Library
📅 Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m.

📚 Full schedule: LeonCountyLibrary.org/SummerPrograms

06/01/2026

🎉 Summer programs begin this week with hands-on dinosaur fun for kids and families across Leon County Public Library locations.

🦕 Kickoff: Unearth a Story
Explore games, crafts, and prehistoric activities at all library locations this week.

🎨 Draw a Dinosaur
Kids can create prehistoric masterpieces using fun drawing techniques and creative prompts.

📍 Fort Braden Branch Library
📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 3:30 p.m.

📚 LeonCountyLibrary.org/SummerPrograms

05/30/2026

👜 Craft and Create: Custom Tote with Cricut + Open Lab
Design your own custom tote bag using a Cricut cutting machine! Learn the basics of creating and applying heat-transfer vinyl, then stay for Open Lab to keep crafting.

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕚 Custom Tote with Cricut: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
🕛 Open Lab: 12-3 p.m.
📍 Lake Jackson Branch Library

Learn more: LeonCountyLibrary.org/Events

05/29/2026

🐾 Practice and improve reading skills with R.E.A.D. with Therapy Dogs! In partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare - TMH, this program gives children the chance to read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a welcoming, motivating environment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 1:30-2:30 p.m.
📍 Woodville Branch Library

Register for a time slot at the information desk or call 850-606-2925. A library waiver and TMH R.E.A.D. permission form are required.

Learn more at LeonCountyLibrary.org/Events

05/29/2026

🎉 Join us for ESL Bingo at the Leon County Main Library. Build vocabulary, practice conversation skills, meet new people, and win prizes in a fun, welcoming environment. All levels welcome!

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕑 2-3:30 p.m.
📍 Leon County Main Library

Learn more: LeonCountyLibrary.org/Events

05/28/2026

Searching the library catalog just got easier.

Patrons can now browse materials by genre in Enterprise, making it simpler to discover mysteries, fantasy, romance, science fiction, graphic novels, horror, and more.

Whether you know exactly what you want or just want to explore something new, finding your next read is now more convenient than ever.

Browse the catalog: LeonCountyLibrary.org/Search

05/28/2026

🥪 Free summer meals are available at Leon County Public Library locations through Summer BreakSpot.

Leon County Government and Second Harvest of the Big Bend are proud to provide free healthy meals for kids and teens 18 and under throughout the summer. No registration required.

📍 Leon County Main Library
Breakfast: Monday-Friday, 10-11 a.m.
Lunch: Monday-Friday, 2-3 p.m.

📍 Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library
Breakfast: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 3-4 p.m.

📍 Woodville Branch Library
Breakfast and lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Fort Braden Branch Library
Breakfast and lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 2-4 p.m.

📅 June 1 through July 31
📚 LeonCountyLibrary.org/SummerBreakSpot

05/27/2026

Build your computer confidence this summer with Computer Basics, a beginner-friendly class led by Torrence Mack of TDM Technologies International. Learn how to navigate a desktop computer, improve your internet browsing skills, and better understand your mobile device in a supportive, hands-on environment. 💻

📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 1-2:30 p.m.
📍 Leon County Main Library

Learn more at LeonCountyLibrary.org/Events.

Build your computer confidence in this beginner-friendly computer literacy class led by Torrence Mack of TDM Technologies International. Learn how to navigate a desktop computer,...

05/27/2026

📰 Looking for reliable news sources? With ProQuest, your library card gives you access to current and past articles from the Tallahassee Democrat and other Florida newspapers, plus publications from around the world.

Explore ProQuest at LeonCountyLibrary.org/DigitalLibrary

05/27/2026

Celebrate creativity and tradition 🎡🧵 On Wednesday, June 3, at 2 p.m., Mary Savig discusses "State Fairs," highlighting the vibrant craft and culture found across America.

Register now at LeonCountyLibrary.org/AuthorTalks 🎨