Program Guide. Can I Borrow Your Ukulele? Mahalo! The Pinellas Public Library Cooperative. It s All. May Library! PPLC.

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1 It s All at Your Library! May 2015 Program Guide PPLC A Monthly Publication of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative Can I Borrow Your Ukulele? Mahalo! The Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC) and the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society (TBUS) announce a very exciting partnership, which will be launched on Saturday May 30th at 10:00 am in the Main Branch of the Saint Petersburg Library System. It is widely accepted that the Ukulele originated from the Portuguese instrument called a Braguinha, which was brought to Hawaii in 1879 with a group of sugar cane workers from Portugal. The literal translation of the Hawaiian word Ukulele means jumping f lea in English. It is said that the Portuguese played their instruments so fast; it appeared their fingers were jumping like f leas over the fingerboard! Though the history of the Ukulele spans over 130 years, it s popularity in the Tampa Bay area is fairly recent. Since 2009 the TBUS (800+ members) has been holding Jam Sessions, Open Mic Nights, Workshops, Concerts, and other Events to promote the use of this unique musical instrument. Tom Hood, TBUS Treasurer said of the partnership with PPLC Member Libraries: We are thrilled to be working with the public libraries in Pinellas County to promote the use of Ukulele, and are looking forward to providing fun and educational workshops for users of the kits we have donated to the libraries. We would like to invite any interested people to join the TBUS, and membership is free! Tom s mother was a librarian in Saint Petersburg, and the TBUS project to reach out to the community was inspired by his mother s interest in developing community partnerships through libraries. The 20 Ukulele kits will each contain one Ukulele and tuner, along with a book and DVD. Kits will be available starting mid- May at the following public libraries: Clearwater (all branches), Dunedin, Gulf Beaches, Largo, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Saint Petersburg System (all branches), and Tarpon Springs. Loaning musical instruments is something library users will see more of in the future, with libraries gearing up to loan a variety of string and percussion instruments. Music and Libraries have gone hand in hand throughout history including the loaning of LP records, 8-track tapes, CD s, and now digitally downloaded songs. Libraries have also been a place where musical programs take place from early learning music to songs during story times and classical concerts on the lawn. Whether it s a New York Times Bestseller, an electronic game, seeds for your garden, a puzzle, or an ukulele you can get it ALL at YOUR Public Library! Your PPLC Library Card will take you there.

2 Clearwater Public Library System Every Life is a Story: A Writing Workshop: Wednesdays, 10:30 am. The Clearwater Library Foundation is offering an eight-week memoirwriting workshop. Tai Chi: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 pm. Tai Chi instructor Niko Konstantinou. Meet a Local Author: Wednesday, May 13, 1:00 pm. Meet local author Juanita Spinos and learn more about her book, The Soul of Beth. Summer Movie Madness: Saturday, May 16, 12:00 pm. Smart Travel Tips: Thursday, May 28, 4:00 pm. Certified Travel Agent Jackie Ceren, speaks on this month s topic: Book your own airline f lights like a pro. Beach Branch Writers Support Group: Wednesdays, May 6 and 20, 1:00 pm. A workshop for writers and aspiring writers. Led by Anne Garris. Images of Clearwater Beach & Sand Key Historical Program: Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 pm. Clearwater Beach Shell Crafter s Club: Thursdays, May 14 and 28, 1:00 pm. To join, please call Countryside Branch Big Screen Biographies: Wednesdays, 2:00 pm. Weekly films on the most influential people in history. May 6: Isa Kremer, May 13: Loreta Velazquez, May 20: Peter Matthiessen, May 27: Tuskeegee Airmen. Adult Programs Socrates Café: Sunday, May 24, 2:00 pm. North Greenwood Branch Thursday the Movies: Thursday, May 7, 2:00 pm. The What s Going on Café: Thursday, May 14, 5:00 pm. East Branch A Stitch in Time Charity Stitching Group: Fridays, 2:00 pm. Weekly gettogether to create items to donate for those in need. Chess Club for Adults: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm Socrates Café: Saturday, May 16, 2:00 pm. Dunedin Public Library Casual Scrabble Club: Monday, May 4 and 18, 6:00 pm. Job Club: Tuesdays, 9:30 am. To attend, each person must be a registered job seeker in Employ Florida; the state s sponsored job board, www. employflorida.com. Tuesdays at Two Film Program: Tuesdays, 2:00 pm. For more information on movies, please call , ext. 1707, or check out the Library website, Chess Club: Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 pm. S.H.I.N.E Medicare Counseling: Wednesdays, to set up an appointment, call , ext Children s Writer s Group: Wednesday, May 20, 10:00 am. Genealogy Assistance: Thursdays, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Dunedin Writers Group: Fridays, 9:30 am. Socrates Café: Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am. Dunedin Garden Club: Saturday, May 2, 1:00 pm. For more information, please call Yarn Lovers: Saturday, May 9 and 23, 1:00 pm. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 pm. The Pinellas County Health Department will present this educational program for women to learn more about early detection and prevention of breast cancer, cervical cancer and HPV. Dunedin Community Garden Workshop Cooking Demonstration : Saturday, May 9, 10:00 am. Volunteer Opportunities with Empath Health: Wednesday, May 13, 10:00 am. Medicare 101: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 am. Birds in Classical Music: Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 pm. Mr. Lynn Sumerson of the Clearwater Audubon Society will talk about how, why and by whom birds were used as themes in classical music. He will also play brief musical recordings as examples. Broadway Babes: Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 pm. The Tom Miller Jazz Band: Sunday, May 31, 3:00 pm. Sit back and enjoy the memories East Lake Community Library AARP Smart Driver Course: (Ages 55+) Saturday, May 23, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. Register online, by phone or in person with payment made the day of the course. Bingo for Books: Wednesday, May 27, 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Bridge Game: Mondays, May 4 and 18, 1:00-3:00 pm. Page 2 PPLC May 2015

3 Adult Programs East Lake High School Art Show: Wednesday, May 27, 5:00-7:30 pm. Join us for the annual East Lake High School Art Show. ELCL Author Showcase: Tuesday, May 19, 6:00-7:50 pm. Diane Capri, bestselling author of twelve books and a recovering lawyer, will be here. For more information on this author, please go to Fiber Arts Group: Monday, May 11, 1:00-3:00 pm. Human Trafficking Awareness Program: Saturday, May 30, 2:00-4:00 pm. Pamela Woody, Founder and Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Advocates Against Human Trafficking, will present an eye-opening session regarding the unbelievable issue of modern day slavery. Palm Harbor Garden Club: Monday, May 11, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. SHINE Medicare Help: Tuesdays, May 5, 19, 12:30-3:30 pm. Registration required. Thrilling Tales: A Story Time for Grownups! Friday, May 8, 1:30-2:15 pm. A story time for adults join Library Director, Lois Eannel, for a selection of oral readings from a variety of well-known and lesser-known short story authors. A Walk Through History Along the Aisles of Your Local Supermarket: Saturday, May 16, 2:00-3:30 pm. Join local author and historian, Lawrence Burr, to discover the fascinating history behind a range of products sold at Publix. Please register! Writers Critique Group: Monday, May 11, 6:00-7:45 pm. Gulf Beaches Public Library International Film Movement: Tuesday, May 5, 4:00 pm. Dark Valley. World of Humor Film: Tuesday, May 26, 4:00 pm. Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30 pm. Scrabble: Fridays, 1:00-4:00 pm. Writer s Group: Mondays, May 4, 11, and 18, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Bridge Lessons with Bert: Monday, May 4 and 11, 1:00-4:00 pm. Gulfport Public Library Free Family Movie Day: Saturday, May 16, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. For titles, call Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project Program: Monday, May 11, 5:30-6:30 pm. Presented by an expert with the Pinellas County Extension Service. Registration required. FMI, call SCORE: Small Business Counseling: Tuesday, May 26. Call to set up an appointment, Largo Public Library Authors Club: Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 pm. Group facilitated by author, Kirk Bailey. Family History Assistance Day: Saturday, May 9, 12:00-4:00 pm. Genealogists from the Pinellas Genealogy Society will be on hand to help you find your ancestors. Poets Live: Monday, May 11, 6:30 pm. Final Wishes Pre-planning Seminar: Tuesday, May12, 11:00 am. Brain Games: Tuesday, May 12, 3:00 pm. Crafter Dark: Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 pm. Socrates Cafe: Thursday, May 14, 1:00 pm. Genealogy Classes: Family Treekmaker User Group: Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am. Census Tracking: Monday, May 11, 6:00 pm. Newspapers in Genealogy: Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 pm. England/Wales Genealogy Interest Group: Wednesday, May 20, 1:00 pm. German Genealogy Interest Group: Friday, May 15, 10:30 am. Computers in Genealogy: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 am. Italian Genealogy Interest Group: Tuesday, May 19, 1:00 pm. Roots Magic User Group: Saturday, May 23, 10:00 am. Tracing Living Persons: Tuesday, May 26, 6:00 pm. Library of Congress Website: Wednesday, May 27, 6:00 pm. Oldsmar Public Library Spanish Language Learner s Group: Mondays, May 4, 11, and 18, 6:30-8:00 pm. Group for adult beginning Spanish. SCORE Small Business Counseling: Tuesdays, May 5 and 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm. By appointment only, register at the reference desk or by phone. Poetry Group: Wednesday, May 6, 6:00-7:30 pm. continued on next page PPLC May 2015 Page 3

4 Adult Programs Oldsmar Public Library continued Friends of the Oldsmar Library: Thursday, May 14, 1:00 pm. Movies & Popcorn: Friday, May 1, 1:00 pm. Call the library for movie title. Palm Harbor Library Friday Movie Matinee: Friday, May 1, 2:00-4:00 pm. Call , ext. 3006, for movie title. Registration is required online or at the Adult Services desk. Master Money Mentors: (Ages 18+) Managing Your Money: Thursday, May 7, 1:00-3:00 pm. Registration required at eventbrite.com/ Socrates Café: Thursdays, May 7, 6:00-7:45 pm. May 21, 1:00-2:45 pm. Tea Time with Starbucks: Friday, May 8, 2:30-3:30 pm. Please bring your own china teacup and saucer! Mothers and daughters aged 18+ are encouraged to attend! Seating is limited and registration required. Master Gardener Series: Thursday, May 14, at 2:00 and 6:15 pm. Pinellas County Master Gardeners present Landscaping for Small Spaces. Registration required by phoning Pinellas County Extension at Backyard Beekeeping: (All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult) Saturday, May 16, 10:30-11:30 am. Ashly Bargman, owner of Another Season Honey Farm. Basic Saving and Investing: (Ages 18+) Thursday, May 21, 1:00-3:00 pm. Registration required at pinellassustainableliving.eventbrite.com/ Suncoast Genealogy Society: Roots Magic User s Group: Saturday, May 23, 1:00-1:45 pm. Suncoast Genealogy Society: Saturday, May 23, 2:00-4:30 pm. Summer Reading Registration: Saturday, May 30, 10:00 am-4:30 pm. Tai Chi for Movement and Balance: Mondays, May 4, 11, 18, and Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27. Advanced Level: 1:00-2:00 pm. Beginner-Intermediate Level: 2:00-3:00 pm. No session Monday, May 25. Medicare Assistance: Mondays, May 4, 18, 1:00-5:00 pm. Schedule an appointment by phoning or by stopping at the library s Adult Services Desk. Genealogy Assistance: Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm. Saturday, May 23, 1:00-1:45 pm. Adult Beginner s Sign Language: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm. For further information, contact Rosa Rodriguez at , ext Adult Intermediate Sign Language: Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 7:00-8:00 pm. For further information, contact Rosa Rodriguez at , ext Master Gardener Plant Clinic: Wednesdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Pinellas Park Barbara S. Ponce Public Library Friends of the Library Meeting: Thursday, May 7th, 6:00 p.m. Writers Group: Saturday, May 23rd, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Afternoon Movies: Wednesday, May 6th, 2:00 p.m. Seating is limited to the first 80 people. Contact the Library for movie titles. Business Start-up Basics Seminar: presented by SCORE of Pinellas County. May 12, 6:30-8:15 pm. Register at Pinellascounty.score.org/ localworkshops DIY Wine Bottle to Vase Crafting: Tuesday, May 26th, 6pm. (Ages 18+) Safety Harbor Public Library Registration Required Call , ext Community Mosaic Project: Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. For a $25.00 donation families, groups, or individuals can create a 12 x 12 tile. Register for a specific timeslot by April 30. www. SafetyHarborLibraryFoundation.org. SCORE: Small Business Counseling: Tuesdays, May 12 and 26. Appointments available from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. The Power is Yours! Thursday, May 14, 6:30 pm. Learn simple strategies to reduce energy loss in your home from the Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project. Registration required. Blues in the Library with Bodie Valdez: Sunday, May 17, 2:00 pm. Join us for blues musician and acoustic soloist Bodie Valdez. Creative Writers Group & Story Circle: Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 pm. Facilitators Jan Golden and Sheila McNaughton. Safety Harbor Writers & Poets Library Group: Thursday, May 28, 5:30 pm. Page 4 PPLC May 2015

5 Adult Programs St. Pete Beach Public Library Introduction to Online Genealogy: Wednesday, May 20, 2:00 pm. Bring tablet or laptop if you have one. Movie Night: Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 pm. Into the Night. Florida Electronic Library (overview): Wednesday, May 27, 2:00 pm. Florida Electronic Library (Career Transitions): Friday, May 29, 10:30 am. St. Petersburg Public Library System Florida Writers Association: Thursday, May 14, 5:30-7:30 pm. See for speaker schedule. NMC Presents: Mikel Thomas (cello): Sunday, May 3, 3:00-4:30 pm. Presented by The New Music Conflagration, see www. thenewmusicconflagration.org for program information. SHINE Presents: New to Medicare: Saturday, May 16, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. Mirror Lake Community Needle Craft Club: Saturday, May 9 and 23, 1:00-3:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome. Johnson Community Author Visit: Saturday, May 16, 2:00-4:00 pm. Veronica James will autograph her books in the lobby from 2:00-3:00 pm and present a book talk in the Community room 3:00-4:00 pm, titles include: Words for Life; The Little Guide to Realizing BIG Dreams. South Community Family Yarn Guild: (Ages 8+) Saturday, May 9 and 23, 12:00-2:00 pm. All attendees must bring their own supplies. South Community Knitting Guild: (Ages 8+) Thursdays, 11:00 am. All attendees must bring their own supplies. Seminole Community Library Cinema at Sundown: Thursdays, May 14, 6:00pm, Footnote Sony Pictures Classics (2011) in Hebrew with English subtitles. May 28, 6:00 pm, Whiplash Sony Pictures Classics (2014) this film is rated R. Free popcorn and soda. Classic Movie Matinee: Fridays, 1:00 pm. May 1: Double Indemnity Universal Pictures (1944). May 15: Seems Like Old Times Columbia Pictures (1980). May 22: Patton Twentieth Century Fox (1970). May 29: State Fair Twentieth Century Fox (1945). Free popcorn and soda. Pause for Poetry: Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 pm. Seminole Chess Club: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Socrates Café: Monday, May 11, 1:00 pm. Sunday Musicale: Sunday, May 3, 3:00 pm. Mattioli s Mad Musicians [Accordionists]. Two Towers Chess Club: Monday, May 11, 3:30-5:30 pm. Wordsmiths Writing Group: Wednesday, May 6, 6:00-8:00 pm. SPC Toastmasters: Tuesdays, 6:15 pm. Tarpon Springs Public Library Genealogy Assistance: Oneon-one research help on Tuesday afternoons. Other times are available by appointment; please call the library. Genealogy Proof: Monday, May 18, 7:00 pm. Program presented by Peter Summers of the Pinellas Genealogy Society. Tarpon Springs Fiction Writers: Wednesdays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. For more info, call David at or Gino at Writers Group: Fridays, 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. Call Rebecca Roberts , for more information. History Discussion Group: 2nd Thursday, May 14 and 4th Thursday May 28, 2:00 pm. Come be a part of the discussions. Cinema Saturday: Saturday, May 9, 1:00 pm. and May 23, 2:00 pm. Watch newly released movies! Seating is limited to the first 80 people. Call the Library for the movie titles. Needlecraft Group: Monday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 27, 6:30-8:30 pm. Summer in the Florida Vegetable Garden: Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 pm. To register or for more information, please call the library at Managing Your Money: Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 pm. To register, please call or register online at Genealogy Research Group: Friday, May 15, 2:30-4:30 pm and Monday, May 18, 6:30-8:30 pm. DIY Craft: Tuesday, May 26, 6:30 pm. To register or for more information, please call the library at PPLC May 2015 Page 5

6 Clearwater Public Library System Book Lovers Bistro: Tuesday, May 5, 12:00 pm. For more information and titles, call Circulo de Lectura: Wednesday, May 27, 1:00 pm. Spanish language book discussion group. For more information and book discussion titles, call , ext Strange Encounters Book Group: Saturday, May 30, 1:00 pm. Beach Branch Clearwater Beach Brains & Books Club: Thursday, May 7, 1:00 pm. Moderators: Pat McCarthy and Helga Matausch. Countryside Branch The Book Countryside: Thursday, May 21, 2:30 pm. The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillip Sendker. East Branch Mystery Readers Club: Tuesday, May 19, 12:00 pm. Dunedin Public Library Contemporary Books Discussion Group: Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 pm. Topic: The Orphan Master s Son, by Adam Johnson. East Lake Community Library ELCL Book Club: Wednesday, May 6. 6:30-7:45 pm. Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. New members are always welcome. Gulf Beaches Public Library Chatterbooks: Tuesday, May 19, 10:30 am. The Book Thief by Mark Zusak. Gulfport Public Library Coffee/Talk Book Club: Thursday, May 21, 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Call for title to be discussed. Largo Public Library Last Word Book Discussion Group: Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 pm. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Book Discussions Booktalking with Iris: Wednesday, May 13, 12:00 pm. Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club: Wednesday, May 27, 6:00 pm. May A Darkling Sea by James L. Cambia. Oldsmar Public Library Books and Brews Book Discussion Group: (Ages 21+) Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 pm. Meets at the Oldsmar Tap House (300 State Street East). Revival by Stephen King. Palm Harbor Library PHiL s Book Club: Monday, May 11, 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Library Director Gene Coppola leads a group discussion of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Ales & Tales Evening Book Club: Monday, May 11, 6:00-7:00 pm. at Peggy O Neill s Irish Pub & Eatery, 1026 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor, FL for our evening book discussion, The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman. Pinellas Park Barbara S. Ponce Public Library Evening Book Discussion: Wednesday, 6:30 pm. State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Afternoon Book Discussion: May 21, 2:00 p.m. The Giver by Lois Lowry. What Did We Just Read: Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 p.m. New book club that celebrates unusual plot lines and writing styles. Safety Harbor Public Library Words & Wine Book Club: Monday, May 18, 6:30 pm. Held at Whistle Stop Bar and Grill, 915 Main Street. We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, by Karen Joy Fowler. Limited copies available at the library. Books & Bagels Book Club: Tuesday, May 19, 10:30 am. Join us for coffee and bagels. Last Days of Dogtown, by Anita Diamant. Limited copies available at the library. St. Pete Beach Public Library Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, May 19, 10:30 am. Pompeii by Robert Harris. Book Discussion Group film: Tuesday, May 26, 10:30 am. Pompeii. St. Petersburg Public Library System Speculative Fiction Book Club: Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 pm. The Real Deal Book Club: Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm. All are welcome to the following book clubs, titles available North Community Thursday Morning Group: Thursday, May 7, 11:00 am. Call or check online for latest title. Murder by the Book (Mystery Book Club): Thursday, May 7, 6:30 pm. Call or check online for latest title. Carl G. Jung Society Reading Group: Saturday, May 9, 10:00 am. South Community Book Club: Wednesday, May 13, 2:00 pm. The Circle by Dave Eggers. Mahogany Book Club: Saturday, May 16, 12:00 pm. Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou. Special Program: Saturday, May 9. Local author Davon Miller will be reading from his book Mr. Tickety-Tock Clock: Clockworker David. He will be signing and providing copies of the book. Seminole Community Library Backward Travelers Historical Fiction Book Discussion: Tuesday, May 19, 2:00 pm. Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Book Buzz: Tuesday, May 5, 2:00pm. Booktalkers: Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 pm. Sula by Toni Morrison. Great Books: Wednesday, May 20, 2:00 pm. Rene Descartes, Meditations 1 and 2. Super Novels: Thursday, May 28, 2:00 pm. Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov. Tarpon Springs Public Library Expand Your Horizons Book Club: Wednesday, May 12, 3:30 pm. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Mystery, Murder and Mayhem Book Club: Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 pm. The Bootlegger s Daughter by Margaret Maron. Books and Beyond Book Club: Thursday, May 28, 12:00 pm. The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean by Susan Casey. If you are interested in joining, please call Sherri at (727) Page 6 PPLC May 2015

7 Children s Programs Clearwater Public Library System Doggone Reading Fun: Saturday, May 2, 12:00 pm. Paws for Friendship, Inc. will bring four therapy trained dogs to the library for pre-registered 20-minute reading sessions. Call to reserve a session for your young reader. Let s Grow, Baby-Oh! (Infants to 24 mos.) Mondays, 10:30 am. Bring a blanket for baby and you. Stay for play and social time after the program. Toddler Move and Read Storytime: (Ages 1-3) Tuesdays, 10:30 am. After School Chess Club: Wednesday, May 6, 3:30 pm. Minecraft Party: (Ages 9-18) Sunday, May 10, 2:00 pm. Register online at myclearwater.com/cpl Sensory Storytime at Main We ve Got Rhythm: Sunday, May 17, 2:00 pm. Parental or caregiver attendance is required. Call for details. Kick Off for World Robot Olympiad: Wednesday, May 27, 5:00 pm. Countryside Branch Little Learners: Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 10:30 am. East Branch Day of the Child/Day of the Book (El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los libros): Saturday, May 2, 2:00 pm. This event honors childhood and literature. Enjoy a free concert with mariachi singer Lily Cortes and other Cinco de Mayo fun. Fun for the whole family! Homework Help: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 5, 7, 12 and 14, 3:30 pm. Reserve a 30-minute session up to one week in advance. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space is available and limited to 20-minute sessions. Viva Saturdays Storytime: (Ages 3+) Saturday, May 16, 12:00 pm. North Greenwood Branch Game Club: Wednesday, May 6, 4:30 pm. Doggone Reading Fun: Thursday, May 14, 4:30 pm. Paws for Friendship, Inc. will bring trained therapy dogs to the library for pre-registered 20-minute reading sessions. Please call to reserve a session. Dunedin Public Library Baby & Me Story Time: (Birth to 18 mos.) Mondays, May 4 and 11, 10:00 am. Music Mash: (Ages 5 and under) Mondays, May 4 and 11, 3:30 pm. Toddler Times: (Ages 18 to 36 mos.) Wednesdays, May 6 and 13, 10:00 am and 11:00 am. Preschool Story Times: (Ages 3-5) Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 10:00 and 11:00 am. Homework Help: (Elementary and Middle School age youth) Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 5, 7, 12 and 14, 3:00-5:00 pm. Preschool Movie Series: (Ages 3-5) Friday, May 1, 10:30 am. Popcorn provided. Sunday Family Movie Earth to Echo : (Youth of all ages) Sunday, May 3, 2:00 pm. LEGO Club: (Ages 5-12) Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 pm. Maggie the Dog: (Youth of all ages) Saturday, May 9, 3:00 pm. Night Owls Family Story Time: (Ages 3+) Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 pm. An evening story time for the entire family. pajamas optional. Razzmatazz: (Youth of all ages) Saturday, May 16, 2:00 pm. See Lowell and his ventriloquist puppets. Fun family program. Sunday Fun Day: (Youth of all ages) Sunday, May 17, 1:00-4:30 pm. Stop in the Youth Department for a special make and take craft. East Lake Community Library Baby Sign: (Babies up to age 3) Fridays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Miss Kathryn from the Deaf Literacy Center of the Pinellas Public Library Consortium will teach sign language to babies up to age 3 and their caregivers. No older children please. Fab Friday Fun Art Studio: (School age) Friday, May 8, 3:00-4:00 pm. Join Miss Susan for art, crafts and fun. Fabulous Friday Fun: (School age) Friday, May 22, 3:00-4:00 pm. Lapsit & Linger: (Newborns to 18 mos.) Tuesdays, May 5, 12 and 26, 10:00-10:45 am. LEGO Club: (School age) Fridays, May 1 and 15, 3:00-4:00 pm. Little Artists: (Ages 3-7) Saturday, May 16, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Wear your play clothes, art making is messy. Story Time with Sue: (Ages 3-5/pre-K) Fridays, 10:00-11:00 am. Join us for stories and fun with Miss Sue. We may meet outside in our garden if weather permits. Sue s Tiny Tots: (Ages 18 to 36 mos.) Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 am. Gulf Beaches Public Library Baby & Me Storytime: (Ages 0-2) Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Pre-K Storytime & Art Class: (Ages 2-4) Fridays, 10:30 am. Early Readers: Read to the Dogs and Build with LEGOL: (School age) Fridays, 3:00 pm. Stop by after school, read to our pet therapy dogs and build something from Legos. continued on next page PPLC May 2015 Page 7

8 Children s Programs continued from page 9 Gulfport Public Library Science Club: (Grades K-5) Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 3:00-4:00 pm. Toddler Storytime: Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 am. Storytime Yoga: (Ages 3-10) Thursday, May 28, 3:30-4:00 pm. Mats a plus but not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Pre-registration required. Largo Public Library Library LEGOs: (Ages 5-12) Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 pm. Sunset Stories: Mondays, May 4 and 11, 6:00 pm. CPR Instruction: Monday, May 4, 7:00 pm. Join us for non-certified, infant/child CPR training. Learn CPR methods that could save a child in lifethreatening situations. Wobbly Walkers: (Ages 12 to 18 mos.) Wednesdays, May 6 and 13, 9:15 am. Toddler Tales: (Ages 18 to 36 mos.) Wednesdays, May 6 and 13, 10:30 am. Cook-A-Book: Wednesdays, May 6 and 13, 6:00 pm. Brilliant Babies: Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 10:30 am. Pre-K Hooray: (Ages 3-5) Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 1:00 pm. Character Bingo: (Ages 5-12) Thursday, May 7, 4:00 pm. Hour of Code: (Ages 8-12) Friday, May 8, 4:30-5:30 pm, Saturday, May 9, 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Register in the Children s Department. Crafty Creations: (Ages 5-12) Saturday, May 9, 10:00 am. tinkerlab: (Ages 6-12) Thursdays, May 14 and 28, 4:00-5:30 pm. 5/14 - Sensory play, 5/28 - Story writing and word play. Puppets Aplenty: Friday, May 22, 4:30 pm. Pup Pals Reading Dogs: Saturday, May 23, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Register in the Children s Department. Old Fashioned Radio Show: Friday, May 29, 4:00-5:00 pm. Register in the Children s Department. Oldsmar Public Library Toddler Time: (Ages 18 mos. to 3 years) Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18. Tuesdays, 10:00 am. Preschool Storytime: (Ages 3-5) Thursdays, 10:00 am. Palm Harbor Library Art Attack: (Ages 6-12, parents of ageeligible children welcome) Saturday, May 2, 3:00-4:15 pm. Join Miss Marisa for an hour of art-themed fun. Registration required. Children s Book Week: May 3-9. Since 1919 the national celebration of books and reading for youth has been celebrated countrywide with storytelling, and other book-related events. Visit the Children s Room all week long for reading fun! Toddler Story Time: (Ages 18 mos. to 3 years) Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 10:00 am. (No session May 25.) Infant/Toddler Sign Language: (Ages infant to 3 years) Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 10:45 am. (No session May 25.) Registration required. Please register with the Deaf Literacy Center via phone or . Phone: , ext. 4120; TDD: ; rrodriguez@ pplc.us Schoolage Sign Language: (Ages 5-12) Tuesdays, May 5, 12 and 19, 4:15 pm. (No class May 26.) Registration required. Please register with the Deaf Literacy Center via phone or . Phone: , ext. 4120; TDD: ; rrodriguez@pplc.us Alice in Wonderland Tea Time: (Ages 5-12, kids only) Tuesday, May 5, 4:30-5:00 pm. Help us celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll s classic. Alice in Wonderland Drop-In: (Ages 3+) Tuesday, May 5, 5:00-6:00 pm. Mother Goose Rhyme Time: (Ages infant to 2 years) Wednesdays, May 6, 13 and 20, 10:00 am. (No session May 27.) Mom s Day Drop-In: (Ages 3+) Thursday, May 7, 3:30-5:00 pm. Dress Like a Storybook Character: (All ages) Friday, May 8, 12:00-4:30 pm. ACEcon 2015: (All ages) Saturday, May 9, 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Starbucks Story Time: (All ages) Tuesday, May 12, 10:30 am. Take a coffee break and meet Miss Chris for story time at Palm Harbor Starbucks, located at U.S. Hwy. 19 and Nebraska Ave. We will have fun sharing some seasonal favorites! Sea Turtles: (Ages 6-12, parents of age eligible children welcome, no younger siblings please) Tuesday, May 12, 4:30-5:30 pm. Registration required. Backyard Beekeeping: (All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult) Saturday, May 16, 10:30-11:30 am. Enjoy a taste of honey and pick up a few recipes that include the delicious nectar! Registration required. Leap Into Art at Leepa-Rattner: (Ages 3+) Wednesday, May 27, 3:00 pm. Join Miss Marisa at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, located on the Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College, for an art themed story and craft time. Admission is free for children and museum members $6.00 for all others. Page 8 PPLC May 2015

9 Children s Programs Registration Day for Summer Reading Programs: Saturday, May 30, 10:00 am-4:30 pm. Homework Help: (Grades K-5) Monday-Wednesday, 3:00-5:00 pm. Pinellas Park Barbara S. Ponce Public Library Preschool Reading Adventures: (Ages 3-5) Tuesdays, 3:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10:00 am. Read, Sing, & Play Toddlertime: (Ages infant to 35 mos.) Tuesdays, 11:00 am. Music in Motion: (Ages 2-5) Wednesdays, 11:00 am. Read, Learn, Imagine Family Storytime: Thursdays, 7 pm. Saturday Family Storytime: Saturdays, 10:30 am. Children s American Sign Language Classes: Thursdays, 3:30 pm. Tail Waggin Tutors: Thursday, May 14 and 28, 3:30-4:30 pm. Call for more information and registration. Origami Workshop: Tuesday, May 12. 6:30 pm. Registration is required, call Adventures in Art: Monday, May 18, 6:00 pm. All art supplies are provided. Call to sign up. Homework Help: Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 3:30-5:30 pm. Sensational Science Series: (Grades 3-5) Tuesdays, 4:00 pm. LEGO Club: Wednesdays, 3:30 pm. Safety Harbor Public Library Toddler Time: (Ages 18 mos. to 3 years) Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 10:30 am. Preschool Story Time: (Ages 2-5) Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Baby & Me: (Ages 18 mos. and under) Fridays, 10:00 am. Homework Help!: (Grades 2-8) Mondays and Tuesdays, 4:00 pm. Sign up at the Children s Reference Desk. Wee Sing: (Ages 1-5) Tuesdays, 10:00 am. Online Registration Required at Story Yoga: (Ages 3-9) Wednesday, May 6, 4:00 pm. Zumba Kids: (Ages 4-10) Thursday, May 21, 4:00 pm. No registration required. Children s Movie: (Ages 12 and under) Wednesday, May 13, 3:30 pm. Watch Paddington at the library. Free snacks and drinks provided. Spanish Story Time: (Ages 18 mos. to 6 years) Saturday, May 9 and 23, 1:30 pm. Join us for free, fun and interactive stories with our native-speaking teacher. Game On! (Ages 5-12) Wednesday, May 20, 3:30 pm. Paw-some Readers Program: Thursday, May 21, 5:00 pm and Friday, May 15, 3:00 pm. Practice your reading with our specially trained therapy dogs. Tuesday Crafternoon: (Ages 4-10) Tuesday, May 19, 3:30 pm. Decorate your own keepsake box! Box and supplies included. Registration required. Kids Yoga Dance: (Ages 3-9) Thursday, May 28, 4:00 pm. LEGO League: (Ages 3-12) Every fourth Wednesday and every Saturday, 3:00 pm. St. Pete Beach Public Library Mother Goose Time: (Ages infant to 3 years) Thursdays, May 7, 21 and 28, 11:00 am. I Want to Be a Skeeter Reader: Thursdays, 4:00 pm. Storytime for Ages 3-5: Thursdays, May 21 and 28, 3:00 pm. St. Petersburg Public Library System After School Story Time: (Ages 5-10) Thursday, May 7 and 14, 3:15 pm. Family Story Time: (All ages) Thursday, May 7 and 14, 6:30 pm. Humpty Dumpty Story Time: (18 months & under) Thursday, May 7 and 14, 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Come join us for movement, music, fun with rhymes and puppets. Library LEGO Mania: Tuesdays, 3:30 pm. Come build with us! Mother Goose Story Time: (Ages 3 & under) Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 2:30 pm. Fridays, May 8 and 15, 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Songs, puppets and finger plays. Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Wednesday, May 6 and 13, 10:15 am. Thursday, May 7 and 14. Stories and songs. Roll Over & Read: Monday, May 4, 3:30-4:30 pm. Call to register for a session. Super Saturdays at : (All ages) 11:00 am. Childs Park Community School-age Program: (Ages 5-10) Fridays, May 8 and 15, 4:30 pm. J.W. Johnson Community Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Tuesdays, May 5 and 12, 10:15 am. Roll Over & Read: Tuesday, May 5, 4:15-5:15 pm. Call to register for a session Mirror Lake Community Library LEGO Mania: Wednesday, May 6, 3:30 pm. Come build with us! Mother Goose Story Time: (Ages 3 & under) Mondays, May 4 and 11, 11:00 am. continued on next page PPLC May 2015 Page 9

10 Children s Programs Mirror Lake continued from page 9 Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Mondays, May 4 and 11, 10:15 am. Roll Over & Read: Wednesday, May 20, 3:30-4:30 pm. Call to register for a session. North Community Family Story Time: (All ages) Tuesdays, May 5 and 12, 6:30 pm. Library LEGO Mania: Monday, May 4, 3:30 pm. Come build with us! Mother Goose Story Time: (Ages 3 & under) Wednesdays, May 6 and 13, 10:15 am. Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Wednesdays, May 6 and 13, 11:00 am. Roll Over & Read: Tuesday, May 19, 3:30-4:30 pm. Call to register for a session. South Community Library LEGO Mania: Friday, May 15, 3:30 pm. Come build with us! Mother Goose Story Time: (Ages 3 & under) Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 10:15 am. Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 11:00 am. Stories and songs. Roll Over & Read: Friday, May 1, 3:30-4:30 pm. Call to register for a session. West Community Mother s Day Celebration: (Ages 6-12) Monday, May 4, 7:00 pm. Celebrate Mother s Day with a special mother and children themed story time. Make a craft. After School Story Time: (Ages 6-12) Thursday, May 7, 3:30 pm. Mother Goose Story Time: (Ages 3 & under) Tuesdays, May 5 and 12, 9:30 am. Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Tuesdays, May 5 and 12, 10:30 am. Roll Over & Read: Tuesday, May 19, 3:00-5:00 pm. Call to register for a session. Seminole Community Library Homeschool Multicultural Club: (Grades PreK-5) Monday, May 18, 3:00-4:30 pm. May Theme-Mexico. Toddler Story Time: (Ages 18 to 36 mos.) Tuesdays, 10:30 am. Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Tuesdays, 11:30 am. Crafty Kids: (Grades K-5) Tuesday, May 5 and 19, 6:30-7:30 pm. Baby Time: (Newborn to 18 mos.) Wednesdays, 10:00 am. Hands On: (Preschool and elementary ages) Wednesday, May 6 and 20, 3:30-4:30 pm. Wiggle, Giggle and Sing: (Ages 5 & under) Thursdays, 10:30 am. Family Movie Matinee: (All ages) Saturday, 2:00 pm. Free popcorn and soda. 5/2: Space Jam Warner Bros., 5/9: Stitch, the Movie Disney, 5/16: Titan A.E. 20th Century Fox, 5/23: Strange Magic Disney. 5/30: Pokemon Heroes Miramax. Crafts Galore: (All kids) Sundays, 2:00-4:00 pm. Join us in the children s department on Sundays in May for a smorgasbord of crafts! Two Towers Chess Club: (All ages) Monday, May 11, 3:30-5:30 pm. Pause for Poetry: (All ages) Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 pm. Tarpon Springs Public Library Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Thursday, May 7, 10:15 am. No registration required. Will resume in August. Toddler Time: (Ages 1-3) Friday, May 1 and 8, 10:15 and 11:00 am. Registration required. Will resume in August. Star Wars Day Craft: Monday, May 4, 2:00-6:00 pm. No registration required. After School Make and Take Mother s Day Craft: Wednesday, May 6, 2:00-6:00 pm. Celebrate Mom. Stop in to make a frame. Just add your picture for the perfect gift. Preschool Movie: Thursday, May 14, 10:30 am. Call for movie title. Sign to your Baby/Toddler Workshop: Tuesdays, May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9 and 16, 11:00 am. This 6 week course offered by the Deaf Literacy center of Pinellas Public Library Cooperative will teach sign language to babies, toddlers and their caregivers. No registration required. Wee Sing with Mrs. Music: (Ages 1+) Saturday, May 16, 10:30 am. No registration required. Page 10 PPLC May 2015

11 Literacy Programs Clearwater Public Library System East Branch ESOL Tutoring: Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 4:00 pm. Literacy tutors and students practice conversational English. Mother Goose on the Loose: (Infants and Toddlers up to age 3) Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 11:00 am. Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Doggone Reading Fun: Wednesday, May 20, 4:30 pm. Paws for Friendship, Inc. brings therapy-trained dogs for 20-minute reading sessions. Call or register at myclearwater.com/cpl Dunedin Public Library Conversation Club: Wednesdays, 5:45 pm. The Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas, with the support of the Dunedin Friends of the Library, hosts this Conversation Club. Adult learners of English are welcome to attend and bring along their children. Refreshments are served at 5:45 pm, with class beginning at 6:00 pm. The club meetings give learners the opportunity to practice speaking English with other ESL students under the direction of highly qualified teachers and their assistants. Literacy Program: The Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas (LCUP), located at the Dunedin Public Library, is looking for tutors. For additional information please call the Literacy Office at , ext or visit the website at Largo Public Library English Language Learning Conversation Club: Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 10:00 am. Baby Sign Language: Tuesdays, 9:30 am. These interactive signing classes teach you how to include signs naturally while interacting with your child through daily routines, play, stories, and music. Adult Sign Language: Wednesdays, May 6 and 20, 6:00-8:00 pm. Join us for this bi-weekly class that includes basic sign language vocabulary, daily phrases, and facts about the deaf community and culture. English Language Learning Focus on Writing Group: Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 pm. Palm Harbor Library Conversation Classes: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. The Palm Harbor Literacy Council invites you to join them in practicing your English conversational skills with other students and volunteers from the literacy department. These classes are open to anyone who is learning English as a second language. Pinellas Park Barbara S. Ponce Public Library Children s American Sign Language: Thursdays, 3:30 pm. Adult American Sign Language, Level 1: Thursdays, 6:00 pm. Adult American Sign Language, Level 2: Thursdays, 7:00 pm. English Classes: Wednesdays, 6:00 pm. Safety Harbor Public Library Registration Required Call , ext Adult Literacy and ESOL Tutoring: The Safety Harbor Public Library offers Adult Literacy and ESOL tutoring in partnership with the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas. If you are interested in becoming a tutor or a student please call , ext or visit for a tutor application. ESOL Conversation Club: Tuesdays, May 19 and 26, 4:00-5:30 pm. Join others in an informal setting and practice your English conversation skills. Different topics of discussion will be covered each week to help you learn how to communicate in everyday situations. St. Petersburg Public Library System South Community Reading Partners-Reading Buddies: Elementary school children read aloud to adult volunteers. Call for more information. Tarpon Springs Public Library ESOL Conversational Classes: Mondays at 5:30 pm and Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. Please call the Library at , for more information. PPLC May 2015 Page 11

12 Clearwater Public Library System Computer and e-reader Help: Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Meet with library computer techs on the third floor for assistance using e-readers, computers or the Internet. Introduction to Social Media: Wednesdays, 5:30 pm. Each hour-long seminar will introduce the participant to a different popular social media platform Registration is required; twelve slots available. Beach Branch Computer Help! with Ray: Mondays, May 4, 11and 18, 1:00 pm. Countryside Branch Computer and e-reader Help: Thursdays, 12:30 pm. East Branch Computer and e-reader Help: Tuesdays, 2:00 pm. North Greenwood Branch Computer and e-reader Help: Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 4:00 pm. Dunedin Public Library One-on-One Computer Tutoring: One-hour sessions are available by appointment. Days and time vary. Contact the Youth Services Department for more information or to schedule your appointment at (727) , ext (There will be no Computer Classes on May 12 and May 14.) ipad Basics, Part 1: Tuesday, May 5, 11:00 am. Registration required. ipad Basics, Part 2: Thursday, May 7, 11:00 am. Registration required. Introducing MS Word 2010: Tuesday, May 19, 11:00 am. Tech Programs Introducing MS Excel 2010: Thursday, May 21, 11:00 am. Appy Hour: Tuesday, May 26, 11:00 am. eaudiobooks from the Library: Thursday, May 28, 11:00 am. Tech Time: Get appointment on Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00 pm. For more information or to schedule your appointment, stop by our Information Desk or call (727) , ext East Lake Community Library Computer Chat with Paul: Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm. Classes are 1 hour each. Please call the library to register for your individual session. Gulf Beaches Public Library Computer Classes: All classes at 1:00 pm. If you are bringing a laptop, please set it up before the class begins. Class: Wednesday, May 13. Internet Class: Wednesday, May 20. Open Forum: Monday, May 18. Ask questions about your new devices or software. Facebook: Cancelled Gulfport Public Library One-on-One Computer Instruction: Mondays, May 4, 11, and :00 am- 1:00 pm. Largo Public Library Largo Public Library Open idealab: (Ages 13+) Fridays, 3:00-5:00 pm. Can t make it during open lab hours? Book your 3D experience appointment by calling , ext ipads For Beginners: (Ages 18+) Thursday, May 7, 3:00 pm. Registration required. ipads For Beginners 2: (Ages 18+) Thursday, May 14, 3:00 pm. Prerequisite: Please have your Apple ID and password. Registration required. Intro to 3D Printing: (Ages 13+) Wednesday, May 20, 3:00 pm. Limited to 8 students. Registration required. Oldsmars Public Library Drop-in Computer Help: Wednesdays, May 6 and 20. 3:00-5:00 pm. Computer Class with Mark Opyd: Tuesday, May 12, 2:00 pm. Palm Harbor Library All computer classes require registration. Call , ext Borrowing Library ebooks: Monday, May 4, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. Learn to Navigate Windows 8.1: Thursday, May 7, 2:00-3:30 pm. Basics: Friday, May 8, 2:00-3:30 pm. Internet Basics, Surf the Net: Thursday, May 14, 6:30-7:45 pm. ipad for Beginners: Wednesday, May 20, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. One-on-One Computer Instruction: Call , ext to check availability. Pinellas Park Barbara S. Ponce Public Library Introductory Computer Training Classes: Classes offered throughout the month of May. Call to inquire about schedule. One-on-One Technology Clinic: Tuesdays, 3:00 pm. and Thursdays, 6:00 pm. E-book training: Wednesdays, dates TBA, 10:00 am. Bring your device and your library card. Additional sessions often offered; please call to inquire. Saftey Harbor Public Library Tech Programs: Registration Required Call , ext One-on-One Computer Tutoring with Logan: Sundays, 1:30-4:30 pm. Page 12 PPLC May 2015

13 Tech Programs Call for information and to schedule an appointment. One-on-One Computer Tutoring with Dan: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings by appointment. Call for information and to schedule an appointment. Book-a-Tech Mobile Device Help: Fridays, 3:30-5:30 pm, by appointment. One-on-One Computer Tutoring with Rahul: Saturdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm by appointment. Call for information and to schedule an appointment. Tony s Beginning Computer Series Part 1: Wednesdays, May 6 and 13, 2:00-4:00 pm. Registration required, please register before the first class. Tony s Beginning Computer Series Part 2: Wednesdays, May 20, 27 and June 3, 2:00-4:00 pm. Registration required, please register before the first class. St. Pete Beach Public Library E-Reader Help Hour: Tuesdays, May 5 and 19, 3:00 pm. I Just Got My ipad, Now What: Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 13, 10:30 am. Bring library card and Apple passwords. More ipad: Wednesday, May 6, 10:30 am. Intermediate level. E-Books for ipad: Friday, May 15, 10:30 am. Bring library card and Apple passwords. St. Petersburg Public Library System Registration is required for all library computer classes. Internet Basics: Monday, May 4, 4:00 pm. Basic Microsoft Excel 2007: Tuesday, May 5, 10:00 am. Facebook for Beginners: Monday, May 11, 4:00 pm. Basic Microsoft Word 2007: Tuesday, May 12, 10:00 am. Introduccion a PowerPoint-Clase en Español -Introduction to PowerPoint Class in Spanish: Lunes, 18 de Mayo, 4:00 pm or Monday, May 18, 4:00 pm. Computers for Beginners: Mousing Basics: Tuesday, May 19, 10:00 am. How Do I Gmail? Tuesday, May 26, 10:00 am. Walk-in Computer Help: Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm. Johnson Community Internet Basics: Thursday May 7, 10:30 am. One-on-One Computer/Internet Training: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 am and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am. North Communiy One-on-One: Computer help on a oneon-one basis, no appointments needed, but please call to see if teen computer squad member is available before coming to the library. South Community One-on-One: Computer assistance for adults. Please call or stop in to schedule an appointment with our volunteer tutors. West Community Supervised Lab Time: Fridays, 1:30-3:30 pm. Get help with all your computer issues. Smart Phones Basic: Thursday, May 7, 12:30 pm. Advanced Word: Thursday, May 14, 12:30 pm. Digital Downloads: Thursday, May 21, 12:30 pm. Internet Basic: Thursday, May 28, 12:30 pm. Seminole Community Library Gizmos, Gadgets & Geezers: To set up an appointment, contact the Youth Services Department at Tarpon Springs Public Library Tech Tutoring: Free one hour session with a student volunteer. Registration is required. Please call the library to arrange an appointment. One-on-One ebook Training: Call or stop by the library to schedule an appointment. Teen Programs Clearwater Public Library System Game On! (Grades 6-12) Wednesdays, 3:30 pm. After School Chess Club: Wednesday, May 6, 3:30 pm. Manga Book Club: (Ages 13-18) Saturday, May 30, 2:00 pm. Countryside Branch Teen Volunteer Summer Sign-Up: Sunday, May 3, 12:00 pm. continued on next page PPLC May 2015 Page 13

14 continued from page 13 North Greenwood Branch Game Club: Wednesday, May 6, 4:30 pm. Dunedin Public Library Yarn Lovers: (Teens and Adults) Saturday, May 9 and 23, 1:00-3:00 pm. Materials available. East Lake Community Library Outdoor Teen Movie: Friday, May 29. 7:15-9:30 pm. Weather permitting. Please call for details! Teen Council: Wednesday, May 6, 5:00-6:00 pm. This is a meeting for current and prospective volunteers where we can work together to create, plan, and implement events and programs for your peers. Join us in developing fun events! Teen Game Day: Saturday, May 9, 2:00-4:00 pm. Gulfport Public Library Teen Hangout: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 pm. Watch movies, play video games, get help with homework, and listen to music. Largo Public Library New SAT Practice Test: Saturday, May 2, 10:30 am-2:00 pm. Sign up to take these free, practice college entrance exams. Register by visiting formstack.com/forms/largolibrary_ spring2015 Wii Warriors: (Ages 13-18) Thursday, May 7, 2:00-5:30 pm. Loungin at the Library Jenga Competition: (Ages 13-18) Thursday, May 21, 2:00-5:30 pm. Oldsmar Public Library Teen Coffee House (Grades 6-12) Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 pm. Oldsmar Teen Advisory Board. Teen Programs Palm Harbor Library Youth Advisory Board: (Ages 13-18) Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm. The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) strives to serve the Palm Harbor Library and community by planning relevant programs for the youth of Palm Harbor. Membership is open to teens who complete a YAB application. Come join us! ACEcon: (All ages) Saturday, May 9, 11:00 am-4:00 pm. The second annual Anime and Comics Enthusiasts Convention (ACEcon). Anime Club: (Ages 11-18) Monday, May 18, 4:30-5:30 pm. Teen Craft Corner: (Ages 13-18) Thursday, May 28, 4:00-5:00 pm. This month: Bleach spray shirts. Registration is required. Pinellas Park Barbara S. Ponce Public Library Teen Advisory Board: (Middle and high school students) Thursday, May 21, 6:30 pm. The T.A.B. helps to plan and organize teen programs and events for the Library. If interested, speak to a staff member at the Youth Services desk or call Teen Art Club: Monday, May 4, 6:00 pm. Call to sign up. Teen Book-to-Movie Club: Wednesday, May 27, 5:30 p.m. Call for May book information. Teen Creative Writers Group: (Ages 13-18) Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 pm. Call to sign up. Teen Anime Club: (Ages 13-18) Saturday, May 9, 2:30 pm. Call to sign up. Safety Harbor Public Library Teen Programs: Registration Required Call , ext Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB): (Ages 13+) Monday, May 4, 5:00 pm. Join TLAB and participate in planning and implementing programs for teens. Operation Gratitude: (Grades 6-12) May Write a letter or card to thank our active service members. All cards and letters will be mailed to Operation Gratitude. Cartooning with Krishna Sadasivam: (Ages 13-18) Saturday, May 16, 10:00 am. Teen Movie: (Ages 13-18) Saturday, May 30, 2:00 pm. Free popcorn as we watch The Edge of Tomorrow. Exam Cram: (Grades 9-12) Wednesday, May 27, 3:30-8:00 pm. St. Petersburg Public Library System Tabletop Games Night: (Ages 11-18) Thursdays, 5:00-7:30 pm Anime & Manga Club: (Grades 6-12) May 19, 6:15 pm. West Community Teen Time Games: (Ages 13-19) Monday, May 4, 4:00-6:00 pm. Teen Craft: DIY Rock Cactus Garden: Thursday, May 21, 2:00-4:00 pm. All supplies included. Seminole Community Library Teen Volunteer Information Session (Summer 2015): (Grades 9-12), Saturday, May 2, 11:30 am-1:00 pm. For additional details and to sign up, please stop by or call us at Teen Tuesday: (Grades 9-12), Tuesday, May 12, 6:30-7:30 pm. T.G.I.F.: (Grades 6-8), Friday, May 29, 4:45-5:45 pm. Space is limited and registration required. Please stop by the Youth Services department or call Two Towers Chess Club: (All ages), Monday, May 11, 3:30-5:30 pm. Seminole Chess Club: (All ages), Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Pause for Poetry: (All ages), Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 pm. Tarpon Springs Public Library Manga Book Club: (Ages 12+) Monday, May 4 and 18, 7:30 pm. Page 14 PPLC May 2015

15 Cooperative Libraries Administrative Office Pinellas Public Library Cooperative 1330 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL P: (727) F: (727) Born to Read 1330 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL P: (727) F: (727) Deaf Literacy Center 101 Second Street North Safety Harbor, FL P: (727) , ext F: (727) VPhone: (727) Talking Book Library 1330 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL P: (727) Clearwater System & Offices 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL P: (727) Beach Branch 69 Bay Esplanade Clearwater, FL P: (727) Countryside Branch 2741 State Road 580 Clearwater, FL P: (727) East Branch 2251 Drew Street Clearwater, FL P: (727) North Greenwood Branch 905 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Clearwater, FL P: (727) Dunedin Library 223 Douglas Avenue Dunedin, FL P: (727) Friends Branch 1920 Pinehurst Road Dunedin, FL P: (727) East Lake Community Library 4125 East Lake Road Palm Harbor, FL P: (727) Gulf Beaches Library 200 Municipal Drive Madeira Beach, FL P: (727) beacheslib.org Gulfport Library th Avenue South Gulfport, FL P: (727) F: (727) Reference: (727) Largo Library 120 Central Park Drive Largo, FL P: (727) Reference: (727) TDD: (727) Oldsmar Library 400 St. Petersburg Drive East Oldsmar, FL P: (813) oldsmarlibrary.org Palm Harbor Library 2330 Nebraska Avenue Palm Harbor, FL P: (727) Pinellas Park Barbara S. Ponce Library nd Street Pinellas Park, FL P: (727) Reference: (727) Safety Harbor Library 101 2nd Street North Safety Harbor, FL P: (727) St. Pete Beach Library rd Avenue St. Pete Beach, FL P: (727) St. Petersburg System Administrative Offices 280 5th Street North St. Petersburg, FL P: (727) Ninth Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL P: (727) Reference: (727) Childs Park Community Library at YMCA Community Center rd Street South St. Petersburg, FL P: (727) James Weldon Johnson Community Library th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL P: (727) Mirror Lake Community Library 280 5th Street North St. Petersburg, FL P: (727) North Community Library th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL P: (727) South Community Library 2300 Roy Hanna Drive S. St. Petersburg, FL P: (727) West Community Library at SPC Seminole Campus th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL P: (727) (reduced hours when classes not in session) Seminole Library th Street North Seminole, FL P: (727) (reduced hours when classes not in session) Tarpon Springs Library 138 E. Lemon Street Tarpon Springs, FL P: (727) PPLC May 2015 Page 15

16 PPLC Member Library Policies & Services PPLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS William B. Horne, II, Chairperson Karen L. Roth, Vice Chairperson Douglas Lewis, Secretary/Treasurer Bill Berger Mary Campbell Norton Mac Craig Mary Scott Hardwick Marcus Harrison Sherry McBee PPLC Executive Director Cheryl Morales MISSION STATEMENT PPLC. The Pinellas Public Library Cooperative serves Pinellas County residents in member cities and unincorporated Pinellas County. The Cooperative office provides coordination of countywide programs and funding for member libraries. VISION STATEMENT PPLC will lead the way for world-class library services to its members. SERVICES Books, CDs, DVDs, games, kits, and more! Downloadable ebooks, movies, and audio books Online databases including languages and genealogy Deaf Literacy Services and Sign Language classes Library service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped ESOL, literacy classes, and individual tutoring Innovative programs for people of all ages and abilities Countywide online catalog with universal book return services Friends Groups and volunteer opportunities Interlibrary loans Book discussion and writer s groups Reference assistance and reader s advisory Story hours and early learning activities Internet access and FREE Wi-Fi POLICIES A resident of the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County or one of the member cities is entitled to a FREE library card. Residents of non-member cities may receive a card valid for one year upon payment of $100. NOTE: Some cities reimburse all or part of this fee. One Cooperative card is good at all Cooperative libraries. Cards issued to residents are valid for three years. Cards issued to non-residents are valid for one year. Register for a card at any Cooperative member library. Administrative Office 1330 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL Phone: (727) Fax: (727) QR CODE