Local library events
Storytimes and kids' library events near MAY HILL RUSSELL LIBRARY from the public library calendar.
700 FLEMING STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040
Upcoming events
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, US
Visit the Library on Tuesdays & Thursday at 10:30am for Story Time! Dance, sing, and listen to stories that will help young children develop and grow, then take time for group play and a craft. Ages 0-5.
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
213 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key, FL, 33043, US
Join Miss Kaleila weekly in the Children’s Section for stories, songs, activities, and crafts!
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3490 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050, US
Sheriff's Animal Farm Thursday July 9th 10:30AM Come see live animals and learn about the animal farm’s mission in the Florida Keys! The kids can also pick out books to fill in their Summer Reading logs to earn more chances at fun prizes! 2026 Summer Reading: July 9: Sheriff's Animal Farm July 16: Mosquito Control July 23: Beakers & Bugs July 30: End of Summer Reading Party!!
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
700 Fleming St, Key West, FL, 33040, US
Join us for our Adult Mahjong Club at the Key West Library! All skill levels are welcome.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, US
Stay tuned for details on this month's craft!
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
700 Fleming St, Key West, FL, 33040, US
Join us every Thursday this summer for kids arts & crafts!
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3490 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050, US
Join us after school on Thursdays at 3:30 PM, in the Activity Center for kids & teens crafts and activities.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, US
Never left out are the Tweens & Teens. Stop in and check out the collaboration!
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
81830 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036, US
Appointment times for tech references that need a little more focus and time. Request one with staff by calling or stopping in. Each appointment time slot is a max of 30mins, after which another appointment may be scheduled.
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, US
Bring in a sewing or any fabric art project to Sit & Sew and work with a crafting community who understands fabric and yarn habits!
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
213 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key, FL, 33043, US
The ever popular Ranger Katy of the National Key Deer Refuge is back at the Big Pine Library! Come and learn about the natural world just outside your window. Prepare to be amazed and complete the day with a cool hands-on activity. Part of Summer Reading, all are welcome.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
700 Fleming St, Key West, FL, 33040, US
Join us for stories & crafts! Experience early literacy practices in action, discover great books & socialize with other caregivers! Ages 6 & under.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
81830 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036, US
Appointment times for tech references that need a little more focus and time. Request one with staff by calling or stopping in. Each appointment time slot is a max of 30mins, after which another appointment may be scheduled.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
81830 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036, US
Competition or Collaboration? Why not both? Come play the Switch at Islamorada Library for fun and strategy, friendship and rivalry!
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3490 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050, US
Let off STEAM after school every Friday at 3:30 PM! Lots of fun activities and learning opportunities for school age kids and once a month we make SLIME! STEAM is an educational discipline that aims to spark an interest and lifelong love of the arts and sciences in children from an early age. Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math are similar fields of study in that they all involve creative processes, and none uses just one method for inquiry and investigation. Teaching relevant, in-demand skills that will prepare students to become innovators in an ever-evolving world is paramount, not only for the future of the students themselves but for the future of the country. Benefits of STEAM: - STEAM Promotes Creativity - STEAM Promotes Collaboration and Respect - STEAM Facilitates Critical Thinking - STEAM Projects Require Students to Solve Problems in a Hands-On Way
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, US
What's the conundrum of the day going to be? It could be decoding clues to discover lost treasure, solving a whodunnit mystery, or finding your way out of an escape room. Whatever it is, it's going to require a combination of luck and logic!
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
700 Fleming St, Key West, FL, 33040, US
MTG is a tabletop card game. Join us every Saturday morning as we host a MTG for adults. Newcomers and veterans are welcome! We have premade decks that new players can use to learn how to play. Magic-themed giveaways and tournaments throughout the year!
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
3490 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050, US
Join us in the Activity Center every Saturday at 10AM for stories, songs and activities for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The benefits of storytelling for children are: - Enhances the imagination - Vocabulary - Helps kids develop expressive language - Literacy - Alphabet knowledge - Bonding - Language acquisition - Promotes active listening - Promotes brain development - Sparks imagination - Better sleep - Cognitive development - Curiosity and imagination - Emotional intelligence - Encourages a love of reading - Improve language and literacy skills - Inspires empathy
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, US
Visit the library every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for Family Story Time! Dance, sing, and listen to stories that will help young children develop and grow, then take time for group play and a craft.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
700 Fleming St, Key West, FL, 33040, US
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Elizabeth Elliott and Florida Keys Astronomy Club member, Jay Elliott as we rock through space. Make your own asteroid, hold a 4700 year old meteorite, watch as we “cook” up a comet and discover the secret of lunar rocks.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
81830 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036, US
Come participate in the traditional art of folding paper into shapes. A fun and easy experience for all ages! Bring home your work of art today!
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, US
An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
213 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key, FL, 33043, US
What’s Outdoor Explorers?? Outdoor Explorers is Library Scouts 2.0! Let’s read, let’s get outside, let’s learn! Grab badges for completing the Outdoor Explorers booklet – come get yours today!
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
81830 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036, US
Follow the roadways Across America. Attend the Saturday Matinee at the Islamorada Library Branch. Receive a ticket! For each movie you attend, a star will be checked off & you will receive a prize ticket.
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
700 Fleming St, Key West, FL, 33040, US
Join us every Saturday from 1pm-4pm. No experience necessary. Everyone age 10+ welcome!
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
700 Fleming St, Key West, FL, 33040, US
Join us the first Saturday of every month in the Children's Department for fun & educational STEM crafts! Note: July's program will be held the second Saturday of the month due to the July 4th closure.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3490 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050, US
Join us every Saturday from 2PM to 4PM for Magic the Gathering card game in the Activity Center. Ages 14+ What is MTG? according to their website: Magic is a collectible trading card game of fun-filled, strategic games to play with friends old and new. Welcoming worldbuilders, narrative lovers, and gameplay enthusiasts alike, Magic has something for everyone and countless ways to play.
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
81830 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036, US
Come in for stories and activities for children and caregivers.
12:00 AM
3490 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050, US
All summer we are having Summer Reading Challenges each week. Pick them up any time during the week at the children's desk. Each one you complete gets you a ticket to enter for amazing prizes. Week 7: July 13-18: Neon Coloring Contest Week 8: July 20-25: Pix Brix Key Chains
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
81830 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036, US
Appointment times for tech references that need a little more focus and time. Request one with staff by calling or stopping in. Each appointment time slot is a max of 30mins, after which another appointment may be scheduled.