Library Closures

All Santa Rosa County Libraries will be closed Thur. – Sat., Nov. 28-30, in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Pace Library will be closed beginning Nov. 1 for remodeling. No programs will take place this month. It will reopen on Dec. 2. More details can be found on our website www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries.

Preschool Storytime

Storytime programs are presented for preschool children ages three through five and include stories, finger plays and action rhymes. Caregivers must remain in the library during storytime; however, they cannot accompany children into the programs. Programs start promptly at the assigned times; latecomers are not admitted.

First timer? Visit the library to meet the storytime presenter, pick up a welcome packet, explore the children’s area, and enjoy a tour of the library. Check the library website for additional details at www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries.

Storytime will be presented during the following times through Dec. 6:

  • 11 – 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Jay Library
  • 11 – 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Navarre Library
  • 10:30 – 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Milton Library
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Gulf Breeze Library
  • 11- 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Pace Library (Cancelled for November due to remodel)

Toddler Time

Toddler Time is a program for children ages 18 to 36 months who attend with a caregiver. One child and one adult register together for songs, stories, rhymes, and other fun activities. Toddler Time is a 20-minute program.

Toddler Time requires registration; space is limited. It is not a drop-in program. Details are available at the participating libraries. You may call the Youth Services Coordinator, Angela Evans, at 850-981-4066 if you have any questions.

Toddler Time will be presented during the following times through Dec. 6:

  • 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Milton Library
  • 11 – 11:20 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Pace Library (Cancelled for November due to remodel)
  • 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Gulf Breeze Library
  • 11 – 11:20 a.m. on Thursdays at the Navarre Library
  • 11 – 11:20 a.m. on Thursdays at the Jay Library

Advanced STEAM

Adults ages 18+ interested in virtual reality, AR, coding, robotics, engineering, construction, board games, crafts, and scientific experiments and exploration are invited to stop in for special STEAM activities. The theme for Nov. & Dec. is “holidays” and will take place on the following dates from 2 – 6 p.m.:

  • Nov. 26 – Milton Library
  • Dec. 10 – Gulf Breeze Library

Webinar Wednesdays – Family History & Research Center – 6275 Dogwood Dr., Milton

Nov. 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit the Family History & Research Center on the 2nd Wednesday each month for Webinar Wednesdays. Webinars related to family history research will be shown at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with a discussion following. This month’s webinar is “Was Great Grandmother Really Native American?: An Introduction to Native American Genealogy.”

UF/IFAS Extension Office Educational Programs

The UF/IFAS Extension office presents monthly research-based educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and more. This month’s topic composting Organic matter is crucial to bring life to your soils and gardens. Join us to learn strategies to create compost and utilize it in your landscape. It will be presented on the following dates:

  • Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Milton Library
  • Nov. 18, 2:30 p.m. – Jay Library
  • Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m. – Navarre Library

Coffee Talk – Gulf Breeze Library – 1060 Shoreline Dr.

Nov. 14, 12 p.m.

Coffee Talk, a non-fiction book club, meets at noon on the second Thursday of every other month beginning in January. Come listen and share your thoughts about this month’s book, “The Doctors Blackwell,” by Janice P. Nimura. Anyone ages 18+ who has read the book is welcome to attend. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Gulf Breeze Library.  

Game-O-Rama – Jay Library – 5259 Booker Ln.

Nov. 14, 2 p.m.

Come play a board game or video game at the Jay Library. Bring your own or enjoy one of ours. Get your game on!

Homeschool Hangout – Jay Library – 5259 Booker Ln.

Nov. 15, 10 – 11 a.m.

Come to the Jay Library to meet other local homeschool parents and children to exchange ideas, participate in a fun activity, and discover how your library can support your children’s educational journey. Space is limited. Registration is required. Contact the Jay Library for more information.

Breeze Builders – Gulf Breeze Library – 1060 Shoreline Dr.

Nov. 19, 3 – 4 p.m.

Breeze Builders is a monthly building workshop for children ages 6 – 12 who enjoy building with Legos, Tinker Toys, K’Nex, magnetic tiles, and other types of building materials and kits. Bring your imagination and come join in on the fun.

Movie Time Tuesdays – Navarre Library – 8484 James M. Harvell Rd.

Nov. 19, 4 p.m.

Visit the Navarre Library on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for a movie. All movies will begin at 4 p.m. and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Navarre Library. This month’s movie is “School of Rock” (rated PG-13).

STEAM Day – Milton Library – 5541 Alabama St.

Nov. 21, 4 – 6 p.m.

Visit the Milton Library for a monthly STEAM Day! Each month will feature a different theme. This month’s theme is “Thanksgiving.” Speak with a staff member for more information.

STEAMaker – Navarre Library – 8484 James M. Harvell Rd.

Nov. 21, 4 – 5 p.m.

Tweens and teens ages 10-17 who are interested in robotics, coding, and other tech are invited to join our STEAMaker tech club. Beginners through expert level welcome!

The Santa Rosa County Library System is a department of the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners. Libraries are located in Gulf Breeze, Jay, Milton, Navarre, and Pace. Find additional information at www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries or call (850) 981-7323 (READ)