Friends of the Leon County Public Library

06/07/2026

📚 Summer reading is underway at the Leon County Library — and YOUR generosity helped make it happen!

Thanks to donations from Friends of the Library members, the library is able to offer its summer literacy programs again this year. The theme is "Unearth a Story," with dinosaur-themed crafts, activities, and interactive learning designed to keep kids reading and curious all summer long. Kids 17 and under who participate in the reading challenge earn badges, prizes — and a FREE book!

As Library Director Pamela Monroe put it, combating the "summer slide" — the learning loss kids experience when they're out of school — is exactly what these programs are all about. That mission is only possible with community support.

To every Friend who has donated: THANK YOU. You are directly investing in the minds of our community's children. 💛

Not a Friend yet? Now is the perfect time to join! Membership is open to everyone and supports programs, resources, and events that make our library one of Tallahassee's greatest assets. Visit https://www.friendsofleonlibrary.org/membership/individual-family/ to sign up today.

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.wtxl.com/downtown-tallahassee/its-always-encouraging-literacy-leon-county-public-library-holding-summer-reading-programs

This year's theme is "Unearth a Story" with programs designed around dinosaur-themed crafts, activities, and more. Summer programs start June 1st.

06/03/2026

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 🎨

06/03/2026

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,...

06/03/2026

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.

06/03/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with the Leon County Public Library! 🌈

Throughout June, the library is highlighting LGBTQ+ voices, creativity, and community with interactive activities, art programs, curated reading recommendations, and more.

This year’s featured events include:
🎨 Express Yourself: Self-Portraits for Pride
🖼️ "Faces of Pride" community art exhibition
💌 Take What You Need: Kindness Wall at all library locations

Explore the full lineup of events and resources at:
LeonCountyFL.gov/PrideMonth

06/03/2026

New Sunshine State Reader Kits are here! ☀️📚

Each kit includes four Sunshine State Young Readers Award titles packed together for easy summer reading. Perfect for families with multiple readers at home.

Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8 kits are now available.

Reserve yours at LeonCountyLibrary.org/SunshineKits

04/22/2026

THANK YOU to all of the wonderful library workers who make the library a vibrant and welcoming place for all! ❤️📚 We are grateful for you!

04/19/2026

📚 Happy National Library Week! April 19–25, we celebrate the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System and everything it means to our community.

Visit a branch, check out something new, and show your library some love. And if you'd like to help keep it thriving — join the Friends of the Leon County Library! 💚

https://www.friendsofleonlibrary.org/

04/19/2026

📚 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made our Spring Title Wave Book Sale such a success! 💛

To our incredible volunteers, our dedicated library staff, and every book lover who came out to browse and buy — this event is only possible because of YOU. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm fill our community with the love of reading (and a few new bookshelves' worth of great finds! 😄)

We are so grateful. See you at the next one! 🌸📖