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Calling on all Florida, photography, and nature lovers! Stop by Midtown Reader on February 22nd, at 6:30 pm, for this gorgeous chronicle of the Florida Wetlands.

Don't miss out on Benjamin Dimmitt in conversation with Susan Cerulean for his latest release, An Unflinching Look: Elegy for Wetlands!

About the Book:

An Unflinching Look is an examination of a unique North American ecosystem in decline, investigated through eighty-five duotone photographs, scientific analysis, and critical interpretation. The project's focus is the area of the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge on Florida's Gulf Coast and the history and fate of its wetlands.

Dimmitt began photographing in the salt-damaged sawgrass savannas and spring creeks there as a way of examining and reckoning with the ecosystem loss and of understanding what was becoming of his native Florida. He narrowed his focus to a small, remote area that he knows well and loves. Dimmitt's intention in bearing witness to this loss has been to portray the ruined landscape with respect and beauty. To document the progress of the saltwater intrusion, Dimmitt has rephotographed landscapes that he first photographed more than forty years ago. His photographs reveal the impact of several factors that are causing the loss of an entire ecosystem: rising sea levels caused by global warming, excessive pumping from the underground aquifer, and the contamination of limited natural resources.

About Benjamin Dimmitt:

Benjamin Dimmitt is a photographic artist and educator. He is the son of a native Floridian and an artist from New York. A graduate of Eckerd College, Dimmitt was born and raised on the Gulf Coast of Florida. He continued his studies at the International Center of Photography in New York City and taught there for twelve years. His photographs have been exhibited in museums, galleries, and festivals internationally and are held in multiple major museums and private collections.

About Susan Cerulean:

Writer, naturalist, and advocate Susan Cerulean has lived on and listened to the northern Gulf of Mexico and its wild birds and islands since 1981. She has published three award-winning works of nonfiction with the University Press of Georgia: I Have Been Assigned the Single Bird: A Daughter’s Memoir (2019); Coming to Pass: Florida’s Coastal Islands in a Gulf of Change (2015), and Tracking Desire: A Journey after Swallow-tailed Kites.

As an activist and a speaker, she has traveled from Standing Rock Reservation to Key West.

Join us for the ultimate Valentine's Kidtown with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Our favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford, is making his way down to meet his friends in Tallahassee, don't miss out on bringing the kids to meet him on February 10th!

About the Book:

Imagine having a dog bigger than a house! In the original story that has sparked the imaginations of young readers for generations, a little girl named Emily Elizabeth gets a tiny puppy who grows up to be the biggest dog in the whole world. He's so big that he can fetch robbers...and their car! Most importantly, Clifford is a good friend who's always cheerful and ready to play and help.

With his larger-than-life stories and his huge heart, Clifford the Big Red Dog has entertained children since 1963. He’s celebrating his 61st birthday on February 14, 2024! Incorporating simple, colorful illustrations and fun-to-read stories into a range of formats, from board books to beginning readers, the Clifford series appeals to a variety of ages. It's no wonder Clifford is Scholastic's reading mascot; he's so often a child's very first reading friend.

Do you knit, crochet, or sew for fun? Do you like to listen to audiobooks (or would you like to try)? Then this event is for you!

Bring your work-in-progress* to our craft circle, and we'll enjoy each other's company and get some inches done while we preview a new or upcoming audiobook from our partners at Libro.fm!

If you like the book, you can purchase the audiobook or hard copy from Midtown Reader and keep going on your own!

Questions about this event can be directed to jess@midtownreader.com.

*This is not a knitting class and craft materials will not be provided at this event. It's really just a chance to chill and vibe out with other knitters (or crocheters, or sewers, or macrame, or heck if you want to make friendship bracelets the whole time that works too!)

Come learn how overnight summer camps help build your child's confidence, independence and develop interests away from screens! Kids ages 6 and up can attend an overnight camp and high school students can explore a pre-collegiate program at a college campus.

Sunday, February 4, 1:00 - 2:30pm Pacific Time
Online on Zoom

Join us online to meet representatives who plan amazing summer experiences for your children. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore, connect, and secure the ideal overnight summer camp adventure or pre-collegiate experience.

RSVP now to get the zoom link: https://www.activityhero.com/biz/summer-camp-fairs-activity-fairs/overnight-programs-fair-free-admission

Tallahassee's premiere scientific research center hosts its annual science festival.

Toys and tech collide as the National MagLab celebrates its 2024 Open House.
The event will include unique attractions to fit this year’s theme centered around classic toys, along with the return of many fan favorite science demonstrations, including the incredible Quarter Shrinker, the powerful Junkyard Magnet, and delicious Einstein's Ice Cream, made right before your eyes using super-cold liquid nitrogen.

The community tradition dating back nearly 30 years gives the public a chance to explore the world’s largest and highest-powered magnet lab, meet the scientists and staff, and experience brain-teasing hands-on demonstrations and activities.

Join The Grove Museum on February 14th for children's storytime!

For February, we will be reading “I Am Enough" by Grace Byers on February 14th at 10:00am. Storytime will be followed by a group art project, and we encourage families to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the museum's grounds following the program.

The program is FREE and open to the public! Storytime at The Grove is recommended for children ages 8 and younger.

Parking is located at 902 N Monroe St.

Join us for our monthly meeting on Thursday, February 8th as we are joined by nationally-known journalist and FSU English professor, Diane Roberts to discuss "Florida, the Dream State Reconsidered."

Use the attached link to register for this meeting.

All monthly meetings are held in the theater of Mission San Luis, 2100 West Tennessee Street.

Join us for the “Join or Die” film screening. What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly… What can we do about it? The answers are surprising, and not as agonizing as you might have imagined.

Reserve your seat for "Join or Die" here: http://tinyurl.com/pcs535fp

Since way back before there really was an official country with all that country-ish activity going on, Americans have been a nation of joiners. Famously, Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville wrote all about our unique proclivity to join and start all sorts of clubby stuff—compared to the European masses he was used to, made powerless by all those insufferable kings (he wrote a book about it that a few people read). All that joining continued right up until the 1960s when, according to renowned Harvard political scientist Dr. Robert Putnam, it all just sort of stopped.

“Join or Die,” a feature documentary, follows the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. Join Bob — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country — as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly… What can we do about it? The answers are surprising, and not-at-all-agonizing as you might have imagined.

Learn more about Bob and his movie, and watch the trailer. Join or start a club (goshdarnit) too!
Visit https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/bob-putnam/

Tickets are $10 (with a free option you can select).

Join The Grove Museum for a guided walking tour of the site, focusing on the intersection of nature, culture, and history.

In honor of Black History Month, February’s program will focus on what is known about the enslaved craftspeople who built the Call-Collins House and other antebellum structures in Tallahassee. The program will also touch on how African Americans shaped the natural and built environment of historical landscapes such as The Grove.

This is an informal program and guests can join or leave the walk at any time. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to stand or walk for the majority of the tour.

Visit the museum before or after the walk to enjoy exhibits from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This program is free and open to the public. Parking for The Grove Museum is located at 902 N. Monroe St.

Interested in learning how an ABLE account can benefit you or your loved one?

Join the Spina Bifida Association of Florida and ABLE United for an overview of Florida’s disability savings program.

ABLE accounts provide an opportunity to save tax-free without impacting eligibility for public benefits like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. You can contribute what you can, when you can, all with the help of family. Funds can be used at any time to pay for qualified disability expenses like doctor’s appointments, education, assistive technology, and even everyday living expenses.

Habrá interpretación en español disponible./Spanish translation will be available.