Saturday Briefing: Storytime, movie night and weekend events

Good early morning, West Melbourne. Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening around town and what’s on tap for the rest of the weekend.

New “Books in the Park” program for kids

The city is rolling out a new Books in the Park event with local reader Leona Braun, aimed at getting young book lovers outside and excited about stories. The program will bring family-friendly reading time to a city park, giving kids a chance to listen, explore, and meet neighbors in a relaxed setting. Details, including exact dates and location, are available through the city’s News Flash page.

First Friday Flix lights up Field of Dreams

Families headed to the Field of Dreams complex Friday night for First Friday Flix, the city’s free outdoor movie series. Guests were encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a casual evening under the stars. If you missed this one, the city plans to continue the series, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the events calendar for the next screening.

Weekend activities: Tai chi and community market

Today’s city calendar includes a tai chi session with Grandmaster Chung, offering residents a low-impact way to start Saturday with movement and mindfulness. On Sunday, the West Melbourne Community Market is scheduled to return, giving local vendors a chance to showcase food, crafts, and other goods while neighbors catch up and stroll the booths.

Civic calendar and chances to get involved

City Council’s regular 2026 meeting schedule continues this month, with the next meeting set for Tuesday, February 17, at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Complex. Residents can attend in person or review agendas and minutes online to stay on top of growth, development, and budget decisions.

For anyone curious about how city government works behind the scenes, the West Melbourne Citizens Leadership Academy is still accepting applications for its February session. The no-cost, five-week program runs Wednesday evenings starting February 18 and is designed for adults who may want to serve on a city board or simply better understand how services are delivered.

Sources

• https://www.westmelbourne.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=1008&ARC=2004
• https://www.westmelbourne.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=1652&ARC=3271
• https://www.westmelbourne.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1749
• https://www.westmelbourne.gov/Calendar.aspx
• https://www.westmelbourne.gov/878/2026-City-Council-Meetings-Schedule
• https://www.westmelbourne.gov/847/Elections