Hobbit Day is September 22nd, the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The American Tolkien Society defines Hobbit Day as September 22nd, and Tolkien Week as that same week. Due to discrepancies between the Shire and Gregorian calendars, there's debate about when to celebrate, since the birthday would be between September 12th and 14th. Fans celebrate by emulating hobbit parties or going barefoot.

International Literacy Day is September 8th. 775 million people lack minimum literacy skills; 1/5 of adults aren't literate and 2/3 of them are women; 60.7 million children aren't in school and more attend irregularly or drop out. There's a connection between illiteracy and countries in severe poverty and between illiteracy and prejudice against women.

Patriot Day is on September 11th in memory of the attacks in 2001. The flag is flown at half-staff on government buildings. A moment of silence is observed to correspond with the attacks, beginning at 8:46 AM, when the first plane struck the World Trade Center. Patriot Day is not a federal holiday; schools and businesses remain open, although memorials for the 2,977 victims are held.


Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! From borrowing books, ebooks, and movies to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending story time, a library card helps you do more of what you enjoy. Snap a picture showing what you love about the library. Post to Instagram, X, or on the I Love Libraries Facebook page with #HowILibrary. There’s a chance to win a $150 gift card!

AmeriLife of Pensacola

Health insurance and retirement can be confusing! Experts from AmerLife of Pensacola will be here on September 14th from 5-6 PM to answer questions and help navigate the road ahead so you are prepared for your next chapter.

Medicare Classes

Kristen Fitzsimmons will be here on September 18th from 2-3 PM to guide you through your Medicare options. For more information, contact her at [email protected] or 817-691-4731.

Sam Duffield will be here on September 21st from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM to demystify Medicare so you can control your healthcare! For more information, contact him at [email protected] or 334-523-6012.

Beads, please!

What do you do with all of those extra parade beads you catch? Bring them to us! You can drop them off at the service desk any time during open hours.

Library Groups

The Mahjong Club meets at 1:30 PM on the first Tuesday of every month! Coffee and tea will be provided.

The Needlecraft Group meets at 10 AM every Wednesday.

The Loom Knitting Class meets at noon every Wednesday. Looms are provided and available for checkout. Please bring 2 skeins of size 4 (medium) or 5 (bulky) weight yarn. Beginners are welcome and instructions are provided. Feel free to bring your lunch! For more information, call 850-833-9590 and ask for Kimberly.

The Mystery By the Book Club meets at noon on the first Thursday of every month. For more information, call 850-833-9590 and ask for Lauren.

The Page Turner's Book Club usually meets at 10:30 AM on the first Friday of every month to discuss literary fiction. THIS MONTH THEY ARE MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 15TH. For more information, call 850-833-9590 and ask for Kimberly.

The Games Club meets at 1 PM on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month

garden club second saturday

The Canasta Club meets at 1 PM on the third Tuesday of every month! Coffee and tea will be provided.

Pathfinder 2E sessions are every Friday at 1 PM. These sessions are for adults, 18+.

September New Release

In the Wyoming countryside, Sheriff Walt Longmire is called to a crime scene like few others that he has seen. This crime brings up issues that go back to Walt’s grandfather’s time, as the revelations about his grandfather offer clues and motives for Walt’s investigation (description via Amazon). Read the rest of the Longmire Series in print or online at readokaloosa.org