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SUMMARY:Eastpoint: Primitive Tools for Kids\, Didgeridoo Down Under\, & Jurassic Trail w/ Dinosaur Games and Activities
DESCRIPTION:Unearth a Week of Adventure with the Summer Reading Program  \nThe 2026 Summer Reading Program\, “Unearth a Story\,” unearths another fun week\, July 12-18\, at the Franklin County Public Libraries with a variety of free activities for all ages. The week’s programs will explore stories\, science\, history\, and creativity through interactive experiences inspired by archaeology\, dinosaurs\, fossils\, ancient civilizations\, earth science\, and America 250. Designed to spark curiosity\, inspire exploration\, promote literacy\, and encourage community engagement\, all programs are open to the public and no library card is required. \nIn addition\, both branches will host a Summer Reading Challenge\, America 250 activities and interactive displays including opportunities to track reading goals\, attend programs\, and earn prizes\, participate in patriotic crafts or coloring stations\, pick up a pocket Constitution and Declaration of Independence\, and enjoy archaeology\, dinosaurs\, fossils\, and exploration themed decorations. \nWeek Five (July 12-July 18) at Eastpoint\n\nMonday\, July 13 – FPAN Primitive Tools for Kids at the Eastpoint Branch at 11 AM. Presented by the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)\, this interactive children’s program introduces participants to primitive tools and early survival techniques used by ancient cultures. Kids will explore how early people created and used tools through hands-on learning and demonstrations.\nTuesday\, July 14 – Didgeridoo Down Under at the Eastpoint Branch at 11 AM. This interactive educational performance combines music\, storytelling\, science\, and culture through an engaging Australian-themed experience for all ages.\n\n\nFriday\, July 17 – Jurassic Trail at the Eastpoint Branch at 1 PM. Participants will enjoy a dinosaur-themed activity adventure featuring games\, exploration stations\, and interactive prehistoric fun.\n\n  \nAnd at Carrabelle \n\nMonday\, July 13 – FPAN Primitive Tools for Kids at the Carrabelle Branch at 2 PM. Presented by the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)\, this interactive children’s program introduces participants to primitive tools and early survival techniques used by ancient cultures. Kids will explore how early people created and used tools through hands-on learning and demonstrations.\nTuesday\, July 14 – Didgeridoo Down Under at the Carrabelle Branch at 2 PM. This interactive educational performance combines music\, storytelling\, science\, and culture through an engaging Australian-themed experience for all ages.\nThursday\, July 16 – Build a Volcano at the Carrabelle Branch at 1 PM. Participants will build and erupt model volcanoes while learning basic earth science concepts related to geology and volcanic activity.\n\nSummer Reading is an annual program that brings children\, teens\, and families to local public libraries for reading and activities. The Summer Reading Program encourages lifelong reading\, supports reluctant readers\, helps children maintain their skills over the summer\, promotes use of the library and books\, and provides fun opportunities for family time. \nFor details\, visit https://friendsfcpl.com/summer-reading-program/. The Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd\, Eastpoint\, FL\, (850) 670-8151. The Carrabelle Branch Library is at 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98)\, Carrabelle\, (850) 275-9895. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries\, a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Franklin County Public Libraries. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
URL:https://www.carrabelle.org/event/eastpoint-primitive-tools-for-kids-didgeridoo-down-under-jurassic-trail-w-dinosaur-games-and-activities/
LOCATION:Eastpoint Branch Library\, 160 Hickory Dip Rd\, Eastpoint\, FL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries":MAILTO:ffcplflorida@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: Commemorating D-Day at Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit commemorating the anniversary of D-Day. This exhibit will be on display from Tuesday\, June 2 until Saturday\, July 18.  The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted.     \nCamp Gordon Johnston was established in 1942 in Carrabelle to train entire infantry divisions\, including the U. S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division and their support units\, in amphibious warfare. That training and the men who received it would be put to the test on the heavily fortified beaches of Normandy\, France on D-Day\, June 6\, 1944. The first amphibian infantry assault teams to arrive on French soil were from the 4th Infantry Division at Utah Beach. The D-Day invasion\, the largest seaborne invasion in history\, included over 100\,000 Allied troops. \nThe exhibit will include personal papers\, historic photos\, and artifacts belonging to Capt. John E. Mellen\, generously shared by his family. Capt. Mellen commanded the 818th Amphibious Truck Company and served with them from their training at Camp Gordon Johnston through the end of the war. The 818th trained at Camp Gordon Johnston in late 1943 and early 1944 before deploying to England in preparation for the Normandy invasion. On June 6\, 1944\, they landed on Utah Beach as part of the 1st Engineer Special Brigade\, supporting the 4th Infantry Division. For this the 818th received a Meritorious Unit Citation and Croix de Guerre with palm and five members received Bronze Stars.  \nAdded to the exhibit this year is the story of Victor Lucek of the 3891st Quartermaster Truck Company\, who landed with his truck on Utah Beach on June 7\, 1944\, D+1. His experiences offer another viewpoint on the huge logistical effort and bravery required during the Normandy invasion. The exhibit also features interviews with members of the 4th Infantry Division and accounts from German defenders. These\, along with other tributes to D-Day\, offer a more complete perspective on this historic event. The museum’s three WWII military vehicles will also be displayed. \nAn Army training short film\, captured by the U.S. Army Signal Corps\, documents the D-Day preparations as they happened at Camp Gordon Johnston in March 1943. This video of amphibious assault training on Carrabelle Beach will play continuously during the day. These training exercises were to be the last training before troops shipped out to England.  \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. 
URL:https://www.carrabelle.org/event/special-exhibit-commemorating-d-day-at-camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 West\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States
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