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Clearwater Library Events Calendar
May 31 - July 16, 2005

System Wide | Main Library | East Library | Countryside Library | North Greenwood Library

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System Wide Events

PLUG IN @ THE LIBRARY! A TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM - (ages 12 - 18) Teens can "plug in" and read for funky prizes!

PUPPET SHOWS - (all ages) Fun filled puppet shows and other programs await you every week at North Greenwood on Mondays (10:30 a.m.), East on Tuesdays (10 a.m.), Countryside on Thursdays (10 a.m.), and Main on Fridays (10:30 a.m.).

RED CROSS SPONSORED BABY-SITTING CLASSES - (11 yr.-up) Red Cross will provide a one day baby-sitting class at North Greenwood library on June 3 and July 29; Countryside Library on May 28, June 11 and July 9; East Library on May 31, June 14 and July 12, and Main on June 21 and June 28. All classes are from 9-4 pm. Cost of the class is $40. Group rates and scholarships are available. Call the American Red Cross at 727-446-2359 (Clearwater) or 1-877-741-1444 ext. 850 (Central) to register.

TEEN VOLUNTEERS - (must have completed 5th grade) Sign up to volunteer at Main, East, North Greenwood or Countryside and assist librarians with summer programs, help children with their reading, teach all ages to use POLARIS (the online public library catalog), make props for Storytime, and more! Positions are limited so register in advance. Orientation and training will be held throughout the week of May 31. Check with the library where you plan to work.

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East Library Events (directions and hours)

CRAFT THEATER - (all ages) Storybooks come alive through skits, activities and crafts each Wednesday, 10 a.m. at the East Library.

SIGN WITH YOUR BABY - Learn how to sign basic words and the alphabet through songs and stories. Join this fun interactive four-week session starting June 2, 10 a.m.

SOMETHING SPECIAL - (all ages) Special programs are presented each Friday at 2:00 pm

• June 3 - Tricky Dogs
• June 10 - K-9 Dogs
• June 17 - A Visit with Laura Ingalls Wilder
• June 24 - Ronald McDonald
• July 1 - Frank Lakus & His Marionettes present "Anansi the Ultimate Trickster"
• July 8 - George Aldrich is The Singing Cowboy
• July 15 - Hogwart's School of Wizardry.

ADULT EVENTS

LIVING WILLS - June 16, 1 - 6 pm. Volunteer lawyers for the Clearwater Bar Association will be available to assist in executing a Florida living will. Free, no appointment necessary.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE - June 21, 2 pm. Authors Sarah Hamm and Harriet Thompkins introduce their new book Celebration of Life, a ten-step guide to making decisions about your end-of-life issues.

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Countryside Library Events (directions and hours)

BOOK CLUB - Read and discuss award-winning titles each week. Books chosen and discussions led by high school students. Every Monday, 4-5 p.m.

CHESS CLUB - Are you up for a game of skill and creative ability? Then join others every Thursday at 3-4:30 p.m. for Chess Club. Bring your own boards.

FAMILY FUN STORYTIME - Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Stories, songs, crafts for early elementary ages. Special guest readers!

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Practice reading with a Teen Volunteer. PLUS, if you need help in a specific school subject, let us know and we'll try and match you up with a teen specialist!

SOMETHING SPECIAL - (all ages) Every Tuesday at 2 p.m.

• June 7 - Tricky Dogs
• June 14 - A Visit with Laura Ingalls Wilder
• June 21 - Ronald McDonald
• June 28 - Frank Lakus & His Marionettes present "Anansi the Ultimate Trickster"
• July 5 - George Aldrich is The Singing Cowboy
• July 12 - Hogwart's School of Wizardry.

Main Library Events (directions and hours)

DASCALOJA PUPPETEERS - (10-up) Puppeteers meet at the Main Library to learn and practice the art of being a puppeteer. Puppet shows are held weekly at four libraries and other locations in the community. Call 562-4970 ext. 5244 for more information.

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (YAC) - (12-18) Teens meet monthly to plan and implement ideas to get more teens into the library.

SOMETHING SPECIAL - (all ages) Every Monday at 2 p.m.

• June 6 - Ron Brown, puppeteer
• June 13 - A Visit with Laura Ingalls Wilder
• June 20 - Ronald McDonald
• June 27 - Yashara and the Dragon
• July 11 - Hogwart's School of Wizardry.

TALES TO MAKE AND TAKE - (ages 6-10) Come and discover lots of "crafty" activities every Thursday at 2:00 pm

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - (all ages) Families are invited to discover interesting and fun programs about Florida every Saturday at 11 a.m. Call 562-4970 ext. 5236 for info.

GUYS READ - The secret's out! Guys like fun and guys like reading so, why not have a bit of reading fun with other guys age 11-14 down at the library. We'll have interesting books and some silliness thrown in for kicks. Every Thursday morning at 11 a.m. Call 562-4970 ext. 5236 for information and sign-up.

GIRLS' AFTERNOON OUT - We're talking/laughing/thinking/reading/crafting every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. Girls ages 8-12. Please bring a book to share.

R.E.A.D. - (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) Program designed to give children the opportunity to read aloud to specially trained dogs. Call 562-4970 ext. 5236 for more information or to sign up for a 20-minute period. The mission of the R.E.A.D. program is to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of registered Pet Partner¨ therapy teams as literacy mentors.

PUBLIX APRONS COOKING SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM - Thursday, June 30 - Main Library, 12 Noon - Chef Bill Mitchell will show teens recipes for "dipping into" fondue. Thursday, July 14 - Main Library, 12 Noon - Chef Bill Mitchell will cast his enchanting recipes and entice kids to the table. Even a "Half-Blood Prince" will be seeking out these "magical" mixtures! Space is limited. Samples will be given to the first 20 participants.

SCRAPBOOKING! - (Teens) Scrapbooking is a source of fun, inspiration, and memories all in one. Join in on this fun in July at the Main Library. Call 562-4970 ext. 5236 for more information.

YARNS - Tuesdays 2-4 p.m. Join others and learn how to knit and crochet. Your handmade squares will be made into an afghan. These will go to Warm-Up America, a national organization that distributes afghans to the homeless, battered women's shelters, and other people in need. An added treat will be live book readings.

ADULT EVENTS

FILMS ON THE BLUFF -3rd Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m.

• June 21 -The Station Agent
• July 19 - Monsoon Wedding
• August 16 - Songcatcher

"POETRY NIGHT" - June 16, July 21 and August 18, 5:30 pm. Hosted by the Tampa Bay Poetry Foundation. Enjoy listening to poems read by members of the TBPF and then share your own during Open Mic!

GALLERY DISPLAYS

Osceola Gallery and Carnegie Galleries - June 1 - July 29 - St. Petersburg College Juried Student Art Exhibit. Several works are for sale. Call (727) 562-4970 ext. 5284 for more information.

4th Floor Display Cases - Cast Paper Wall Sculptures, courtesy Barbara Melby-Burhans from Clay and Paper Inc.

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North Greenwood Library Events (directions and hours)

STORYTELLING & PUPPET WORKSHOP- (ages 11 & up) Learn about the art and craft of storytelling and puppetry every Monday at 2 pm. Learn to tell a story or create a puppet show to be presented at our Fun Daze Program. Certificates will be presented for completion of training.

CHESS CLUB - Are you up for a game of skill and creative ability? Then join others every Tuesday 2 p.m. for Chess Club. Chess boards will be provided.

FUN DAZE - A special showcase of puppet shows, storytelling, crafts and more given by teen volunteers every Thursday at 2 p.m. Registration required, call 462-6895.

MRS. CLEARWATER 2005, TAWANNA LARKIN, PRESENTS "LADIES FIRST" ETIQUETTE WORKSHOPS - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. This timely program teaches young ladies the "How To" and "What Not To Do" of social skills and style! There will be a Graduation Tea for participants who have completed the workshop. A variety of teas and petit fours (tea cakes) will be served. Please call 462-6895 to register.

TEENS EXPRESS YOURSELF - (ages 13 & up) Teens are invited to help plan library programs. Teens can also showcase their talents at our Fun Daze Programs and get ready to perform at the annual North Greenwood Library Coffeehouse and Talent show. Call 462-6895 for more information or stop by and pick up an application.

SOMETHING SPECIAL- (all ages) Every Wednesday at 2 p.m.

• June 1 - Tricky Dogs
• June 8 - K-9 Dogs
• June 15 - A Visit with Laura Ingalls Wilder
• June 23 - (Thursday) Ronald McDonald
• June 29 - Frank Lakus and his Marionettes present "Anansi the Ultimate Trickster"
• July 6 - George Aldrich is The Singing Cowboy
• July 13 - Hogwart's School of Wizardry

JUNETEENTH - (all ages) Celebrate Juneteenth, June 14, 2 p.m. "Juneteenth" is the oldest known event celebrating the end of slavery. Dr. Lorraine Mayfield-Brown will present a program about the history of Juneteenth followed by crafts and a movie.

LEGAL EAGLES READING CLUB - (ages 5 - 10) - Friday 3 p.m. Lots of reading, games and activities. Presented by Clearwater Bar Association attorneys.

CREATE A BOOK - June 16, 2 p.m. Make a book and see books created by students of Sandy Lane Elementary School.

READ AND RECREATE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS - A joint program between the Library and the Parks & Recreation Department. Read three age-appropriate books and earn a free day pass to the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex. Book logs available at the library. Call 462-6895 for information.

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