Event List

Join Chef Tyrone Bennett of Heart & Soul Food Truck for a Caribbean‑ and soul food‑inspired cooking demo where you get to watch the process of preparation of fried meat pies filled with sweet peppers, ground beef, onions, cheese, and bold Lati

Because spying is a secret act, many factual spy stories are told in a fictional style. In this talk, Joseph Warner will explore the influence of history on this popular genre.

Cozy up with your favorite craft and watch a movie with us! Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library. 

Join us for a citizen archivist workshop to learn how to help with the National Archive's transcribing mission!

Take a trip in time at your library! During the American Revolution, artists used visual metaphors of womanhood, indigeneity, and Greco-Roman mythology for both pro-independence and pro-loyalist cartoons. 

Learn about Norse legends from local expert Caleb Connell. J.R.R. Tolkien was influenced by a Norse legend when he wrote the Lord of the Ring and the Hobbit. The Saga of the Volsungs spans several generations and bears several familiar traits.

It's a HOME RUN at the library! Celebrate "America's Pastime" with our fun exploration of the fun, facts, and faces of Baseball! Get into the spirit and wear your favorite team's gear.

Presented by Jim Sawgrass, this program invites audiences of all ages to discover the rich traditions of Florida’s Native American communities.

 Youth Art Lab: Natural Plant Dyes- As part of America's 250th celebration, join Ms. Karen to learn how pioneers dyed cloth using natural plants. In this presentation, Ms.

Presented by Jim Sawgrass, this program invites audiences of all ages to discover the rich traditions of Florida’s Native American communities.

Our friends from the Florida Public Archeology Network bring "People and Pots" to the library! Students learn about the advent of pottery in Florida, and do hands-on experimentation using clay to explore pottery-making and decorating technology.

Join us for a very special family event featuring puppetry, storytelling, and American folk arts!

Remember the World War II's D-Day landing at the Normandy beaches, visit Giverny, place of the birth of Impressionism, see Norman history depicted in Bayeux tapestry and admire the awesome Mont-St-Michel Abbey.

The Fourth of July 2026 marks a notable celebration of our country’s founding! This program chronicles events leading up to the Declaration of Independence’s ratification at National Park Service sites right where that history was made.

What did kids use to write with in the days of the American colonies? Join us to discover the surprising science behind the ink that helped write early American history!

Youth Art Lab: Paper Making-As part of America's 250th celebration, learn about the history of paper and paper mills from 1776 to the present. Join Ms. Karen to discuss paper mills pre and post-Revolutionary War as well as the modern paper mill.

Join Ms. Robyn for a pioneer adventure. We will explore what life was like for children crossing the plains with their families to find a new home. This will be an interactive experience, with hands-on activities and crafts.

What did kids use to write with in the days of the American colonies? Join us to discover the surprising science behind the ink that helped write early American history!

Youth Art Lab: History of Puppetry in America-The first puppets in North America were part of the ceremonial rituals of Native Americans. In a brief presentation, students will learn how the impact of immigration has influenced puppetry today.

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