Message from Library Director Pamela Monroe
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." — Edgar Degas
At the opening of the Cultura Tallahassee: Together We Shine exhibit, I had the delightful opportunity to chat with Carole Fiore, a cherished artist and renowned librarian. Together, we admired her piece, "Stand Up Arm in Arm." Beyond the image of three interwoven women, the piece unveils a rich tapestry of stories, with each stitch revealing its own tale.
The exhibit beautifully captures the spirit, challenges, and joys of our shared culture. Moments like these underscore the deep connection art fosters within our community. With this spirit of appreciation, there's another event I'm eager to share with you.
Join us at the FriendsArt Show in celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week (October 15-21). It will be showcased on the 2nd floor of the Main Library from October 15 to November 30.
Whether you come to explore or, as an artist, to display your own creations, our library awaits with open doors.
Amazing things are happening!
Pamela Monroe, Library Director
Axis 360 is now Boundless. With thousands of children's ebooks and audiobooks to choose from, there's something to keep young readers engaged no matter their level. Gain free access using your library card. Download the Boundless app from your preferred app store today.
Ready for some yoga? Improve your flexibility, strength, and overall well-being during Yoga at the Library. Classes are suitable for ages 12 and older, and are offered at the following times:
- Yoga at the Eastside Branch Library, every second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
- Yoga at the Main Library, every last Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
- Chair Yoga at the Eastside Branch Library, every Tuesday from October 10-November 28 at 3:30 p.m.
Registration is required 24 hours prior to the start of class. Come for the stretches, stay for the vibes!
In partnership with Legal Services of North Florida (LSNF), our Lawyers in the Library program is available every second Thursday of the month from 5-7 p.m. at the downtown Leon County Main Library. Residents can access free legal advice from LSNF staff and attorneys, and those eligible might also receive assistance applying for expanded legal services. Please come prepared with any relevant legal documentation.
Enjoy engaging virtual Author Talks with bestselling authors from a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. Tune in for these live events with interactive Q&As, or watch the recording afterward.
Upcoming virtual Author Talks include:
- Tuesday, October 10, at 4 p.m.: Author Talk with Rick Steves, popular public television host and bestselling guidebook author who will share?the latest in smart European travel.
- Wednesday, October 18, at 2 p.m.: Author Talk with Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin and The It Girl.
- Thursday, October 26, at 7 p.m.: Author Talk with John Irving, National Book Award-winning author of The World According to Garp, The Cider House Rules, and A Prayer for Owen Meany.
- Wednesday, November 1, at 8 p.m.: Author Talk with John Stamos, three-time Emmy nominee and star of Full House who will discuss his new memoir, If You Would Have Told Me.
View the calendar for more special events, story times, and book clubs.
Click Here to view the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library Newsletter - October 2023
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