Something For Everyone at the Library


Published: Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:17 p.m.

The American Library Association has declared next week (April 8-14) "National Library Week" across America. This year the theme is "You belong @your Library," meaning there is something for everybody at the library.

Also of note, April is "School Library Month," recognizing the important role of media specialists in student success. Having a strong media program with a professional media specialist in charge has demonstrated improved student scores on standardized tests, particularly reading. Parents should insist on nothing less.

Some libraries will be closed April 6 for Good Friday, and through the weekend, please call before making your library visit.

At the libraries:

AUBURNDALE

This week is the Easter Party at Story Time. Age 2 meets 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and ages 3-5 meet 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Please bring 12 plastic eggs with pre-wrapped candy inside each egg and a snack to share.

Next Monday, April 9, enjoy cookies and drinks at the library from noon to 2 p.m. to kick off National Library Week.

BARTOW

Story times with Miss Melissa this week include: 10 a.m. Tuesday for ages 3-5, also 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 6-8, and 10 a.m. Thursday (Book Babies) for 18 months-2 years. Programs feature stories, finger plays, music, crafts, games and films.

Free Computer Class "The Internet, Continued" begins 1 p.m. today. Registration is required, call 534-0131, or email andrew.beman-cavallaro@mypclc.info, or stop by the circulation desk. Next Monday: "Microsoft Word."

"Music in the Library" is noon Tuesday with local high school music talent performing for library visitors. Bring your bag lunch!

"Kindle Class" at the library is 11 a.m. Thursday. Come learn how to check out e-books for your Kindle through the Overdrive e-book Internet Application. Class is free, sign up at the circulation desk.

DUNDEE

Story Time meets 10 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday for stories, songs and more with Miss Mary Ann! This week, "Hopping down the Bunny Trail."

EAGLE LAKE

Library Club meets 10:30 a.m. today to discuss "Saint Maybe" by Anne Tyler.

HAINES CITY

The Reading Rockstars from Jewett Academy of the Arts will be at the library to read to children 4 p.m. today and next Monday.

"Eggs-actly!" at Story Time this week; meets 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for stories, songs and fun!

LAKE ALFRED

Silly Story Time meets 11 a.m. today for bubbles, singing, a story and a craft!

LAKE WALES

Drop-in Crafts for Kids all day long today.

Story Times this week include Wiggles & Giggles (toddlers-age 3) 11 a.m. Tuesday, and Library Babies (infants through toddlers) 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Teen program 4:15 p.m. Thursday.

Chess for kids meets 2 p.m. Tuesday and noon Saturday.

Please come to the library 1-4 p.m. Friday and donate a pint of blood. You'll help save a life!

Open Knitting & Crochet meets 5:30 p.m. Friday for fiber arts fun. All are welcome.

Magic: The Gathering game group meets 5:30 p.m. Friday and hosts a sanctioned tournament 1 p.m. Saturday.

LAKELAND

Free Garden Lecture series continues at 6:30 p.m. today at the Main Library with "Made for Shade." Sponsored by city Parks and Recreation and the Lakeland Beautification Board.

Story times this week at the Main Library include: Preschool Storytime (ages 4-5) 10 a.m. Tuesday, Toddler Time (ages 2-3) 10 a.m. Wednesday, and Mother Goose Time (babies 6-18 months). All programs feature Miss Connie with stories, songs, and rhymes, and occasionally, puppet shows.

"Books Sandwiched In" meets 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Main Library and 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library, to discuss "1984" by George Orwell.

Story Time with Miss Angel is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library. Children ages 2-5 learn and enjoy stories and songs from all over the world.

Computer classes at the Main Library this week include "Computer Basics" 10 a.m. Wednesday and "Internet Basics" 10 a.m. Thursday. Each class is $5, in advance. Reservations are required. Call 834-4265 for more information.

"Discussions at the E" meets 12:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss "Room" by Emma Donoghue.

MULBERRY

Youth Services Librarian Sofia Simpson contributed an article to the national "Storyology eZine" documenting her successful teen program for "The Hunger Games." Held at Mulberry High School stadium, with more than 70 teens participating! Get the full story at pageturneradventures.com.

Yarn Circle meets 10 a.m. Tuesday for knitting, crochet and knooking.

Lego Club meets 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to build and create with Legos.

Ms. Sofie's Corner meets 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for Pre-K Story Time, with stories, songs and puppet friends.

Teen Advisory Board meets 3:30 p.m. Thursday to plan teen activities.

WINTER HAVEN

Free class "Cameos Memoirs Writing" meets 2 p.m. Tuesday. Learn to write your own story!

"Paws for Reading" meets 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your child reads to a very patient, attentive therapy dog to build reading fluency.

Free "Quit Smoking Now" program begins 5 p.m. Tuesday. This is a six-week program that educates and includes free nicotine patches. Please call 877-252-6094 to register.

Story Times this week include Preschool Story Time 10 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and Baby Bookworms (younger than age 2) 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Having a problem figuring out your laptop or e-reader? Try the E-Reader Help Desk 1-4 p.m. Friday. Staff from the city of Winter Haven IT department will assist with e-reader and laptop issues.

Next week is "Food for Fines" in celebration of National Library Week. From April 9-14, "pay" your overdue fine with a donation of non-perishable food; each item donated is equivalent to $2 of overdue fines. Questions? Call 291-5880 for more information.

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