LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System

06/23/2026

📚 Lunch, learning, and library fun all summer long. Kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy free healthy meals at participating Leon County Public Library locations through Summer BreakSpot.

Stop by for a meal, explore summer programs, pick out books, and discover something new at your library this summer.

📅 Available through July 31
📍 LeonCountyLibrary.org/SummerBreakSpot

06/22/2026

🦖📚 We've officially crossed the halfway mark toward our summer reading goal!

After three weeks of the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Challenge, readers across Leon County have logged:

📖 107,498 minutes read
🏅 1,899 badges earned
👥 423 registered readers

Our community goal is 200,000 minutes read by July 31, and we've already reached more than 53% of the way there! Every minute spent reading helps us uncover new stories and move closer to the finish line. 🌿

Sign up today at LeonCountyFL.Beanstack.com and help us reach 200,000 minutes read by July 31! 📖✨

06/22/2026

🎉 This Week at the Library

🔬 Fossil Detectives
Join Tally MoLab for an interactive exploration of fossils and prehistoric life. Kids can practice excavation techniques and investigate clues from the past at all library locations June 22-26.

🎮 Teen Programs:

💎 Rock and Gem Discovery
Teens can uncover the science behind rocks and minerals through hands-on gem mining activities.
📍 Eastside Branch Library
📅 Wednesday, June 24, at 3 p.m.

🧵 Adult Programs:

🦖 Feathered Tyrants: How Dinosaurs Became Birds
Discover how modern birds evolved from ancient dinosaurs in this fascinating talk on prehistoric life.
📍 Fort Braden Branch Library
📅 Tuesday, June 23, at 6 p.m.

🪴 Terrarium Workshop
Create a miniature prehistoric landscape complete with tiny dinosaurs.
📍 Woodville Branch Library
📅 Saturday, June 27, at 1 p.m.

🎨 Painting a Story
Explore the purpose and process behind early artistic expression and prehistoric art.
📍 Leon County Main Library
📅 Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m.

📚 LeonCountyLibrary.org/SummerPrograms

Join the Leon County Public Library in June and July for Unearth a Story summer programs. Discover a season filled with hands-on activities, creative exploration, and stories waiting to be uncovered.

06/19/2026

🔎 Your library card unlocks more than books. With ProQuest, you can explore newspaper archives, academic journals, and research publications all in one place.

Learn more at LeonCountyLibrary.org/DigitalLibrary

06/18/2026

🇺🇸 America’s 250th anniversary is on the horizon! Explore the America 250 Collection on Libby to learn more about the Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers, and Florida’s role in our nation’s early history.

📖 Read or listen for free with your library card: LeonCountyLibrary.org/DigitalLibrary

06/18/2026

Ready to build something amazing? Join us for Lego Club at the Library! Kids and families can put their creativity to work with hands-on building fun at library locations across Leon County.

View locations and the full schedule at LeonCountyLibrary.org/Lego

06/17/2026

Summer reading starts with finding the right book.

The library’s updated catalog now includes quick-access SSYRA tabs for Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8 titles, plus a new genre browsing feature to help readers discover books they’ll love.

From fantasy adventures to realistic fiction and graphic novels, it’s now easier to explore new favorites online before your next library visit.

Start browsing: LeonCountyLibrary.org/Search

06/17/2026

🐾 We think we've found Eastside Branch Library's newest book critic. After claiming the book bench as the best seat at the library, this furry friend gave it two paws up! Thank you to the Friends of the Leon County Public Library for making special features like this possible. 📚❤️

06/16/2026

Discover bold flavors and global stories 🌶️🍲 On Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m., Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy discuss "The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook," celebrating South Asian cooking and the farmers behind the spices.

Register now at LeonCountyLibrary.org/AuthorTalks 📚

06/16/2026

May was a fantastic month at the library! More than 48,000 visitors came through our doors, over 61,000 print books were checked out, and thousands of eBooks and audiobooks were borrowed by readers across Leon County. From discovering new stories to attending programs and events, our community continued to make the library a vibrant place for learning, connection and exploration. Thank you for being part of another great month at your library! 📚✨