Captain Underpants - Ridiculous Reads

If you like Captain Underpants, The Riot Brothers, and all things kooky and zany, join our best book club ever (and see “The World’s Largest Underpants!”).  Happening every Tuesday this month at the Main Library.

Your Well-Read Life with Steven Leveen

Steve Leveen, from Levenger, Inc., presented an interactive workshop based on his book “The Little Guide to Your Well-Read Life: How to Get More Books in Your Life and More Life from Your Books,” in a special program for National Library Week.

On Broadway: An Evening of Music and Song

We celebrated National Library Week with a musical treat as a trio of students from the Dreyfoos School of the Performing Arts razzle-dazzled us with songs from Broadway’s best.

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Hootenanny

On Saturday, March 12, a huge crowd joined Dewey the Library Owl for an introduction to Carl Hiaasen’s book “Hoot.” They also enjoyed an environmental program with live owls from Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.  The kids got to create bird feeders, mini-owlets, and other wonderful avian projects.

Jefferson Davis Jazz Band

The Jefferson Davis Jazz Band made their annual visit to the Main Library on Thursday, December 9.  The band played classic tunes and a holiday favorites.  Joining them for a reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was Library Director Jerry Brownlee.

Friends Big Book Bonanza

Our rescheduled book sale was a huge hit.  Hundreds of books, CD, and videos were sold with proceeds going to the Friends of the Library.

Florida Panthers Hockey Day

The Solid Waste Authority held a special event in our parking lot on Wednesday, July 14th. They partnered with the Florida Panthers hockey team to offer a chance to meet the mascot, play at an inflatable slap shot game and try the recycle toss game. They also offered the opportunity to shop for SWA carts, bins, and crushers.