Erin Hill
From glowing parties to fish printing, the Leon County Public Library system is lighting up July with free summer activities for kids and teens. With events running across all branch locations, there’s something to spark every imagination…from science and storytelling to music, culture, and hands-on art. Children’s Events Art of the Wild Meet exotic animals and learn how they use camouflage to survive in the wild.
Leon County Main Library – Mon- day, July 7 at 6 p.m.
Woodville Branch Library – Tues- day, July 8 at 3:30 p.m.
Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library – Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Northeast Branch Library – Wednesday, July 9 at 4 p.m.
Eastside Branch Library – Thursday, July 24 at 3 p.m.
Fort Braden Branch Library – Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Lake Jackson Branch Library – Fri- day, July 25 at 3 p.m. Rainbows and Spectrum Explore the science of light and color in this hands-on program.
Northeast Branch Library – Wednesday, July 9 at 4 p.m.
Color the World: Beautiful Guitars and Sitars Kids can discover cultural instruments and create their own.
Eastside Branch Library – Thursday, July 10 at 3 p.m.
Fort Braden Branch Library – Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Lake Jackson Branch Library – Fri- day, July 11 at 3 p.m.
Leon County Main Library – Mon- day, July 14 at 6 p.m. Art Adventures: Tell Your Story Create art that expresses your thoughts and emotions.
Leon County Main Library – Mon- day, July 14 at 6 p.m.
Woodville Branch Library – Tues- day, July 15 at 3:30 p.m.
Northeast Branch Library – Wednesday, July 16 at 4 p.m.
Eastside Branch Library – Thurs- day, July 17 at 3 p.m.
Fort Braden Branch Library – Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Lake Jackson Branch Library – Friday, July 18 at 3 p.m. Gyotaku: Printmaking Scientists Try the Japanese art of fish printing with real fish models.
Fort Braden Branch Library – Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m.
Eastside Branch Library – Saturday, July 26 at 10 a.m. Teen Events (Ages 12–17) Pentimento: Paint Over Painting Transform a provided painting into your own unique work of art.
Leon County Main Library – Tuesday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Fort Braden Branch Library – Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. Henna: Temporary Tattoo Body Art Learn the basics and create your own design.
Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library – Friday, July 11 at 3:30 p.m.
Woodville Branch Library – Fri- day, July 18 at 3 p.m.
Eastside Branch Library – Thurs- day, July 31 at 3 p.m. Decoupage: Cut-Out Poetry & Collage Workshop Create visual collages with cut-out poetry and images.
Leon County Main Library – Tuesday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Northeast Branch Library – Saturday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Lake Jackson Branch Library – Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m.
Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library – Friday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. Audio Drama: Play in One Act Write, perform, and create sound effects for your very own one-act play.
Leon County Main Library – Tuesday, July 24 at 1:30 p.m. Button Up! Button Making Workshop Make wearable art using custom but- ton designs.
Lake Jackson Branch Library – Fri- day, June 27 at 4 p.m. (Note: June event, not July) Whether your child wants to make a button, meet a reptile, or uncover the science behind light and sound, the library is the place to be this July. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information or to view the full summer schedule, visit www.LeonCountyLibrary.org or contact your nearest branch. Library Branch Locations:
Leon County Main Library 200 W. Park Avenue
Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library 2817 S. Adams Street
Woodville Branch Library 8000 Old Woodville Road
Northeast Branch Library 5513 Thomasville Road
Eastside Branch Library 1583 Pedrick Road
Fort Braden Branch Library 16327 Blountstown Highway
Lake Jackson Branch Library 3840 N. Monroe Street
