The Mary Esther Library borrows the Icelandic Christmas Eve tradition of Jolabokaflod, the book flood, when families give books and read with hot cocoa. From Friday December 18 through 6:00 PM on Tuesday December 22, visitors get free chocolate, hot cocoa and books. Library card holders also take home a free book from the library bookstore. On Monday December 21 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, local authors sign and sell books for holiday gifts.
Before you go
- Visit the Mary Esther Library any day from December 18 through December 22.
- Bring a library card to take home a free book from the bookstore.
- Come Monday December 21 between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to meet local authors.
- Bring cash or a card if you plan to buy signed books.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-11-04.
The library's calendar page lists free chocolate, hot cocoa and books, and a free bookstore book for library card holders. Books bought from the local authors are extra.
The page gives the run as 10:00 AM December 18 to 6:00 PM December 22 but does not print daily hours, so call 850-243-5731 for times.
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