Events Calendar
In local communities across Florida, humanities-rich programming is making a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of Sunshine State residents and visitors alike. Florida Humanities is proud to partner with local community champions to bring you high-quality public programming through Community Project Grants, Florida Talks, Museum on Main Street, and more.
Alert: Some events may be canceled or postponed. We work to ensure that our events calendar remains accurate. We strongly urge you to call the event contact for any program you are interested in to confirm that the event is still planned.
Summer Reading 2023: Storyteller Windell Campbell
Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport, FL, United StatesGulfport Public Library welcomes storyteller Windell Campbell for a session of storytelling and puppetry. Windell Campbell has performed at hundreds of summer reading programs and festivals throughout the south. He has also appeared at the National Storytelling Festival. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees are asked to call 727-893-1074 for more information. This Summer Reading 2023 program was sponsored in part by Florida Humanities with funds from the
Summer Reading 2023: Author Ruth Henry
Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport, FL, United StatesGulfport Public Library welcomes local author Ruth Henry for an interactive reading of her debut picture book Nana and Baba Fight Pirates. Henry is a debut author who ran an educational youth theater program located in Albany, New York for twelve years. She also has written and produced 8 musicals. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees are asked to call 727-893-1074 for more information. This Summer Reading 2023
Summer Reading 2023: “American Tall Tales and Songs” with Storyteller Katie Adams
Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport, FL, United StatesThe Gulfport Public Library hosts storyteller Katie Adams to present "American Tall Tales and Songs." Audiences can step back in time to hear tales of the legendary lives of Paul Bunyon, Sally Ann Thunder Whilrwind Crockett, and Pecos Bill entwined with classic songs. Audiences thrill to big and bold stories of America's mythical men and women of power and wonder. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees can call