The Ybor City Museum Society is presenting a special exhibit on Spanish immigration that will be on display through November 2023. The exhibit is based on a semi-fictitious book by Tampa native, Tony Carreño, entitled Following Fernando's Footsteps: The Tale of Tampa's "Invisible Immigrants, which chronicles the life of a young immigrant from Asturias, Spain to Tampa via Havana, Cuba. Exhibit topics include the six phases of immigration beginning with

Join Florida Humanities Executive Director Nadshid Madyun and author Bob Kealing for a discussion on Good Day Sunshine State. Alongside the music stylings of J.J. Pattishall, we will explore the musical and cultural impact of The Beatles in Florida, an important part of the revolution that helped make the "Fab Four" a worldwide phenomenon. Bob Kealing is a retired broadcast journalist based in Orlando. During his 30-year career, he received

The Gulfport Public Library hosts a weekly book club for kids every Friday at 3 pm. Participants take turns reading aloud from the chosen titles and get to bring the book home with them at the end of the session (quantities limited). All participants should have a second grade reading level or higher. Titles — chosen from the Collaborative Summer Reading Program 2023 recommended reading list — for the meetings

Hear Episode 6 of The Elizabeth Robins Diary podcast one week early! Episode 6, entitled "Home of the Tangerine" features Brooksville's Jim Kimbrough. Kimbrough is a descendant of Francis Ederington, the man responsible for building the manor house at Chinsegut. The Elizabeth Robins Diary podcast explores the people and events of the 1870s through the 1950s through the lens of writer and actress Elizabeth Robins. James Henry Kimbrough is a

Gulfport 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

DeSoto County Library presents "Storytelling with a Beat" featuring local musician and former educator Krissy Constantino. Krissy Constantino presents a musical interpretation of the book Music is Everything by Ziggy Marley, focusing on how music brings everyone together followed by a hands-on activity to create musical instruments from everyday objects. This Summer Reading 2023 program was sponsored in part by Florida Humanities with funds from the State of Florida, Department

Join Florida Humanities for a conversation with two award-winning authors who examine the treasure that is the "Florida Dream." Renowned historian Gary R Mormino's Dreams of a New Century: Cities, Shatteres Hopes, and Florida's Turning Point (University Press of Florida, 2022) recounts the dream revealed in the 2000s. Best-selling children's author Christina Diaz Gonzalez provides a youthful account of a child's quest to become a man in his journey from

DeSoto County Library presents "Storytime with Kara Illguth," a local storyteller who uses puppets and props to share words of kindness and spread the joy of working together. All ages can participate, followed by a hands-on activity on how participants can make their own stories. This Summer Reading 2023 program was sponsored in part by Florida Humanities with funds from the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts