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The Summer Reading Program starts off on week one, June 9-15, at the Franklin County Public Libraries. Both library branches will have fun activities for both kids and adults during this program under the theme of “Adventure Begins At Your Library” and will feature the outdoors. There will be reading logs, prizes and incentives for all ages (including adults). Library programs are free and open to the public and participants do not need a library card to participate.

Week One (June 9th-15th)
Tues, June 11th- Story Time “Going On A Bear Hunt” @ 3:30 PM at both branches.
Wed, June 12th- Cryptozoology for Kids @ 2:30 at Carrabelle. (and @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint)
Fri, June 14th – Kids Program “String Art” @ 2:00 PM at Carrabelle. (Craft “No-Sew Sit Upons” @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint. )

Those interested are invited to come to the Summer Reading Program kick off parties at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 7th at the Eastpoint branch and on Saturday, June 8th at the Carrabelle branch. At the kick off parties, participants can learn and register for summer reading events followed by an ice cream social.

Franklin County Public Library Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL. For more information about Eastpoint Library activities, contact the Eastpoint Branch Library at (850) 670-8151. The Carrabelle Branch Library is located at 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle. For more information on Carrabelle activities, call the Carrabelle Branch at (850) 697-2366. Or go to https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/summer-reading.

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Franklin County Public Libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle, Florida.

Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children, teens, and families into local public libraries for reading and activities. The benefits to readers in a summer reading program include:
+encouragement that reading become a lifelong habit
+reluctant readers can be drawn in by the activities
+reading over the summer helps children keep their skills up
+the program can generate interest in the library and books
And it being summer, the program can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time.

On Thursday, June 13th, from 6:00-8:00 pm, join us for the opening reception of "The Quilts of Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill."

Florida State University's School of Dance and the Museum of Fine Arts are delighted to announce "The Quilts of Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill." Conceived and developed by School of Dance Professor Anjali Austin, the exhibition highlights quilts designed and crafted by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill, a Tallahassee native. This exhibit is dedicated to the brilliance of our ancestors—African Americans—who weathered the struggle with resilience and strength.

Free parking is available next to MoFA in the Call Street parking garage. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.

The cast of "The Music Man" will take you back to 1912 and River City, Iowa and join you celebratign Independence Day!

Join us at 11am at Leon High School to celebrate Independence Day. We will have the BBQ grills going with a variety of food options for purchase, including Jeremiah's Italian Ice for a sweet cool treat. Along with our picnicking on the Hill, we will have yard games: a cake walk, corn hole, Jenga, and other kid friendly/games and activities including face painting. Bring a picnic blanket and your family and friends for a perfect beginning to your 4th of July festivities. You can then join us for the 1:00pm show, “The Music Man” in the historic Leon High School Theatre. You can purchase tickets to "The Music Man" by visiting www.leonchorus.com

Food Donations sponsored by Birds Aphrodisiac and Cheney Brothers. Coca Cola Beverage Sponsor.  

Fun for the whole family! 

Free event for the community with food available for purchase ranging from $1-$10 

ADULTS ONLY! In just one week, on June 8th from 4-7 PM, join us for our Mermaids and Mimosas event. Sip on delicious mimosas, embrace your inner mermaid, and enjoy a unique oceanic experience. Don't miss out on the fun – mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable night!
Our silent auction will kick off at 4:00 and remain open until 6:30 PM! You will need to register before bidding!
Founder and President Jack Rudloe will be giving a lecture on Sea Urchins and Ernest Just beginning at 5:30, and will be available for a book signing afterward.

Jefferson Arts Gallery 575 West Washington Street Monticello, FL 32344
invites you to the Opening of “The Joys of Summer” On Saturday June 8, 2024

Please join us for refreshments - 12 Noon until 4 pm

The exhibit will continue thru August 31, 2024

Regular Gallery Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am until 2pm

(850) 997-3311 call for an appointment
Email : jeffersonartsgallery @gmail.com
Web site: www.jeffersonartsgallery.com
FB: JeffersonartsgalleryJAG or Jeffersonartsgallery

This fun-filled all-ages event offers teams of up to 6 members a variety of mental and physical challenges—scavenger hunts, puzzles, speed challenges, and more! Teams work together and test their wits to complete tasks with your team and win exciting prizes from local businesses. Space is limited and advance registration required. The registration fee includes pizza dinner and drinks (even adult beverages, for the grown-ups).

Team Registration: $25 Members/$30 non-Members, max 6 players per team. Sign-in and food service starts at 6:00 PM, games will start at 6:15 PM.

Register at https://allagesgamenight.square.site/

Floral Fridays at the Hearth offer a perfect way to kick the weekend off! Join us on Friday, June 7th and Friday, June 28th from 1-3pm to build your own flower bouquet from a local flower farm and indulge in your favorite drink from Frother's Daughter!

Hearth & Soul celebrates all dads this Father's Day with our annual Cheers To The Dads event! Join us on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7pm and enjoy live music by 'goodmorning', a bourbon slow drip infusing tasting with Capital City Bourbon, Tri-Eagle libations tasting, BBQ samples featuring our Bourbon Barrel provisions, a book signing/meet the author with Joe Knetsch for his latest book, 'Florida In Flight', and last but not least, a Mizzen & Main trunk show! See you there!

Capture a special moment with your pet and enter to win a complimentary photoshoot from Good Dog and goodies from our pet corner! Call 850.894.SOUL to sign up; $200/spot.

Join us for a happy hour with lite bites, refreshments and the sale of this month's featured candle to support our June Non-Profit Partner!