Palm Harbor Library Events 2014 January-February

1. January-February 2014
SAVE THE DATE!
 January 2: Teens’ Themed Party (p. 3)
 January 11: Showcase of Local Authors (p. 4)
 January 11 to March 15: Family Winter Reading Club (p. 2)
 January 25: The Pines of Pinellas (p. 4)
 February 4: Valentine’s Day Card Making (p. 3)
 February 7: Drum Circle (p. 3)
 February 15: The Story of Palm Harbor (p. 4)
Library will be closed:
Wednesday, January 1 (New Year's Day)
Monday, January 20 (MLK Day-Staff Development Day)
Monday, February 17 (President's Day)
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 784-3332
www.palmharborlibrary.org

2. Youth Programs
STORYTIMES & SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
BEGINNING READERS BOOK QUEST
Saturdays, January 11 - February 22
10:30 - 11:00 A.M.
Ages 4 - 8
No registration required.
Meet Miss April each Saturday for hands-on fun traveling
through the Beginning Readers Collection
in search of great stories.
TODDLER STORYTIME
Mondays (closed January 20 and February 17)
10:00 - 10:30 A.M.
Ages 18 months - 3 years
No registration required.
Stories, songs, and fun in this interactive storytime.
Don’t expect to sit still - you’ll be getting all your wiggles out!
LEAP INTO ART AT LEEPA-RATTNER
MOTHER GOOSE RHYME TIME
Wednesdays, January 29 and February 26
3:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Ages 3 & up
No registration required.
Join Ms. Marisa at the Leepa-Rattner Museum located on
the Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College.
In January, meet Mr. Warhol at “POP Goes the Art,” then
experience “Art Au Naturel” in February at these story and
craft times. Admission is free for children
and museum members. $6.00 for all others.
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 10:30 A.M.
Infant - 2 years
No registration required.
A weekly program for our youngest patrons filled with
nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.
STARBUCKS STORYTIME
Tuesdays, January 14 and February 11
10:30 - 11:00 A.M.
All ages
No registration required.
Take a coffee break and meet us at Starbucks in Palm
Harbor (US 19N and Nebraska Avenue) for seasonal stories.
BOOKINEER INVASION
Saturday, January 11
2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Ages 3 and up
CHILDREN’S SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
No registration required.
Pre-registration FOR ALL SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Join us for our Family Winter Reading Club kickoff
is through the Deaf Literacy Center.
celebration! Come dressed as a pirate and receive a special
To register, call Rosa Rodriguez @ (727)724-1525, Ext. 120 prize! There will be pirate games in the Harbor Room and
or email: rrodriguez@pplc.us
drop-in crafts in the Children's Room.
INFANT/TODDLER SIGN LANGUAGE
FAMILY WINTER READING CLUB
Mondays, 10:45 - 11:15 A.M.
(closed January 20 and February 17)
Learn American Sign Language with your child through
stories, songs, and activities.
Sign Up January 11 – February 8, Club ends March 15
Ages 3 - 6
Kids can earn prizes and a free book in this online family
winter reading club! This read aloud program
promotes early childhood literacy skills. Visit our website or
stop by the Children’s Room for more information.
SCHOOL AGE SIGN LANGUAGE
Tuesdays, beginning January 7
4:15 - 5:00 P.M.
Ages 6 - 12
These weekly classes teach basic American Sign Language
for those who have little or no sign language experience.
Age-eligible walk-ins are welcome.
Facebook.com/PHLKids
ART ATTACK!
Tuesday, January 14 and February 11
6:00 - 7:15 P.M.
Ages 6 - 12 (Parents of age-eligible children welcome.)
Registration begins one month prior to each program.
Join Ms. Marisa for an hour of art-themed fun! First we will
discuss some famous artists and then create some artwork
inspired by them. Please come dressed to get a little messy!
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3. Youth Programs (continued)
GARDEN STORIES
FIRST STEPS
Thursdays, January 16 and February 20
3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Ages 4 - 8
No registration required.
Join Ms. Chris in our outdoor reading area for leafy garden
themed stories and a nature related craft!
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26
10:30 - 11:30 A.M. Ages 1 - 3
In-person registration required beginning January 4.
This four-week series of fun caregiver/child workshops includes
interactive play, community resource professionals,
parenting materials and hands-on creative art activities.
Siblings: Infants - age 4 welcome.
SQUIRRELIN-AROUND DROP-IN
Tuesday, January 21
3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Ages 3 and up
No registration required.
Join Ms. Chris and the Youth Room staff for a “squirreltastic” time
as we celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day
with nutty stories, games and crafts!
DRUM CIRCLE WITH GIVING TREE MUSIC
Friday, February 7
3:30 - 4:30 P.M. Ages 3 and up
Registration required beginning January 4.
Drum, dance and learn with Steve Turner of Giving Tree Music
who joins us in celebrating African American History Month.
VALENTINE’S DAY CARD MAKING
VALENTINE’S DAY DROP-IN
Tuesday, February 4
5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Ages 7-12 (Kids only)
Registration required beginning January 4.
Join Mrs. Marlies as she guides you through advanced techniques
to create beautiful Valentine’s Day cards for your loved ones.
Friday, February 14
2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Ages 3 and up
No registration required.
Love your library? Then be our valentine and swing by
the Children’s Room for stories, crafts and games!
Teen Programs
ANIME CLUB
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT
Fourth Monday of each month:
January 27 and February 24
4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Ages 11 - 16
Join our first ever anime club! Ms. Marisa and Ms. Samma will be
your guides to all things anime, new and old. Come discuss your
favorite characters, your least favorite story arcs, your cosplay
accomplishments and frustrations, and more! This club meets
once a month, so if you miss this month, try to catch them next
month! Visit the Children’s Room to sign up.
Thursday, February 6
5:00 - 7:45 P.M.
Ages 13 - 18
This is a YAB sponsored event. Title will be announced in house
and hints will be given on the teen Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/PHLTeens
PALM HARBOR LIBRARY
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (YAB)
Most Thursdays of each month: January 9, 16, 23, 30,
and February 13, 20, 27
THEMED PARTY
5:00 - 6:00 P.M. Ages 13 - 18
Thursday, January 2
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) strives to serve the Palm Harbor
6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Library and community by planning relevant programs
Ages 11 - 18
for the youth of Palm Harbor.
Registration required.
Membership is open to all teens, (ages 13 - 18) that complete a
Come ring in the New Year in style at our themed party! Dance
YAB application. Attendance at weekly meetings and participation
and play the evening away with fellow teens. To find out the theme
in various service activities and programs is expected. Come join
and what we’ll be up to, follow us on Facebook!
us! Hours may be counted for Bright Futures Scholarships .
www.facebook.com/PHLTeens
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4. Adult Programs
SHOWCASE OF LOCAL AUTHORS
THE STORY OF PALM HARBOR
Saturday, January 11
1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Palm Harbor Library hosts a “Showcase of Local Authors.”
Come and walk from table to table talking with the authors,
reviewing the books that they have written, purchasing your
favorites, and enjoying the luxury of having the author sign
those purchased right on the spot! Who knows? You may
find a book that will serve as a
Valentine’s gift for that special someone!
Saturday, February 15
10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Dr. Tom Rose presents “The Story of Palm Harbor” using
old maps, documents, and photographs to show how our
communities have changed. Learn about Ozona and Palm
Harbor as fishing villages, home building in the 1920’s in
Crystal Beach, and how dredging created subdivisions
along the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Tarpon.
This program is co-sponsored by the
Palm Harbor Museum.
Books will be available for purchase at the program.
MILLER TIME JAZZ BAND
Saturday, January 18
2:00 - 3:30 P.M.
Tom Miller’s 6-piece jazz band brings the best of American
jazz right to our community.
Bring a friend, and enjoy jazz for the afternoon!
FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEES
Friday, January 10
2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Please phone for movie title.
THE PINES OF PINELLAS
Saturday, January 25
10:30 A.M - 12:00 P.M.
This program is presented by Cynthia "Sid" Taylor, Park
Naturalist, Withlacoochee State Forest.
Our county was named for extensive pine, cedar and
cypress forests that provided timber utilized by early
pioneers for ship building, turpentine, construction and
sustaining diverse wildlife. “Sid” Taylor, will tell us about the
many ways people built their livelihood with the wood
that once covered Pinellas.
Books featuring local history will be available for sale
to benefit the Palm Harbor Museum.
ORIGAMI CLASS FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, February 1
2:00 - 3:30 P.M.
Matthew Giallourakis, who was twice among the winners of
the Pinellas County Gold Key Award for the Arts, teaches
basic “foldster” classes to those interested in learning the art
of origami (paper-folding). Finished projects to come out of
this first class include a stork and a flower. Come try your
hand at this form of structural design and sculpture. The
class is for those aged 16 and up. Registration begins
on-line or at the Adult Services desk on December 2.
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Friday, February 14
2:00 - 4:15 P.M.
Please phone for movie title.
Light refreshments will be served at both matinees. For
additional details, phone 727-784-3332, ext. 3006.
Registration begins December 2.

5. Adult Programs (continued)
FLORIDA FANFARE BRASS
MEDICARE ASSISTANCE
Saturday, February 15
2:00 - 3:30 P.M.
UFO spotted in Palm Harbor!
This UFO (unusually fine opportunity) has been seen on the
Palm Harbor Library calendar. It is a FREE musical event in
February that celebrates both Mardi Gras with some
Dixieland and Valentine's Day with ballads from the
heart. Come enjoy the brass quintet with percussion in their
second appearance at your library this winter.
The show should be outta this world!
Mondays: January 13, 27; February 10, 24
1:00 - 5:00 P.M.
SHINE representative, Torrey Craig, meets with seniors one-on
-one to assist them in better understanding Medicare. He is
available in Study Room 5 every other Monday beginning
January 13. Make an appointment by phoning 1-800-963-5337
or by stopping at the library’s Adult Services desk.
CONVERSATION CLASSES
SPONSORSED BY
PALM HARBOR LITERACY COUNCIL
FRANCHISING 101
Thursdays
Thursdays: January 30 and February 20
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
The Palm Harbor Literacy Council invites you to join them in
“How to Find a Business that Fits”
practicing your English conversational skills with other students
Who doesn't love the idea of being his own boss, controlling and volunteers from the literacy department. These classes are
his own destiny? This seminar is a first step for anyone who is open to anyone who is learning English as a second language.
thinking about going into business for him/herself!
Monthly meetings include discussions and
SCORE representative, Pat Deering, facilitates the seminar.
special presentations on various topics.
Registration begins December 2.
Contact Pat at pdeering@frannet.com or call 727-946-4843 for
information about future programs through SCORE.
FLORIDA MASTER MONEY MENTORS
MANAGING YOUR MONEY
Tuesday, January 7 and Thursday, February 13
1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
"Managing Your Money" is presented by Florida Master Money
Mentors from the Pinellas County Extension Office.
The program offers free financial coaching to people age 18
and older. To register, go to:
http://pinellassustainableliving.eventbrite.com/
or phone: 727-582-2103.
DID YOU KNOW…?
The Palm Harbor Literacy Council is an all volunteer
outreach program of the Palm Harbor Friends of the
Library. We serve adults who read below eighth grade
level or for whom English is a second language.
It is our belief that we can make a difference
by improving an adult’s ability to read, write, and speak
English through one-on-one tutoring.
How We Do It
A tutor works with only one student at a time. They meet
twice a week for 1.5 hours each lesson. Scheduling is at
their mutual convenience. Student and tutor books are
loaned by the Friends of the Library.
If You Can Read, You Can Teach!
In addition, tact, patience, and caring are required. You
MUST complete a training workshop to be certified as a
tutor. Stop by the Adult Services desk for an application.
ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COUNSELING
Thursdays, January 23 and February 25
JOHN BROCK ART ALCOVE
5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
We are pleased to exhibit the art of Theresa Villani of Palm
Florida Master Money Mentors offer one-on-one financial
Harbor in the John Brock Art Alcove during January and
counseling to interested individuals. Appointments, conducted
February. Ms. Villani's wood assemblages were inspired by the
at Palm Harbor Library, may be scheduled for
discarded wood of her newly constructed home.
5:30 or 6:30 P.M. time slots.
The non-representational sculptures reflect human emotions
Phone 727-582-2103 to schedule an appointment.
and suggest a story to incite viewer engagement.
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6. Adult Programs (continued)
TAI CHI FOR MOVEMENT AND BALANCE
PHIL’s BOOK CLUB
Join us for a fall-prevention program for seniors, developed
at the Oregon Research Institute.
Second Monday of each month at 11:00 A.M. and
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.
Library Director Gene Coppola leads this
lively book discussion group.
Intermediate Class
Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Monday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 14:
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Beginners Class
Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Monday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 11:
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Copies of each book are available at the library.
No classes on January 1, 8, 20 or February 12, 17
Kris Scholz educates seniors on the importance of
exercise and staying active to prevent falls.
Registration (in class) is necessary.
ADULT SIGN LANGUAGE
Adult Beginner’s Sign Language
Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
No experience is necessary! This course introduces
adults to basic American Sign Language in a relaxed,
informal atmosphere. No registration is required.
DID YOU KNOW…?
Your Palm Harbor Library has
“Book Clubs to Go!”
Each kit comes in a rolling tote and holds ten
books in varying formats (regular-sized print,
large print, and a CD book whenever possible), a
binder of discussion materials, and a journal in
which participants can record their opinions to
share with members from book clubs that follow.
The kits check out for 56 days.
This is a great way to finally start
your own book club
or try some new titles!
Adult Intermediate Sign Language
Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
A fun course for those with some experience in
American Sign Language. No registration is required.
For further information on either program,
contact Rosa Rodriguez @ (727) 724-1525, ext. 120.
MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC
Wednesdays beginning January 8
from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
The Pinellas County Master Gardeners
provide a weekly gardening help desk for the public.
Bring your gardening questions and plant samples.
Our titles:
MASTER GARDENER SERIES
Programs resume in May.
SOCRATES CAFE
First Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:45 P.M.
January 2 and February 6
Third Thursday of each month from 1:00 - 2:45 P.M.
January 16 and February 20
THINK
This is one of our most popular programs!
If you need intellectual stimulation and want to discuss
a variety of subjects, you will enjoy this group.
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The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
The Help
My Sister’s Keeper
Norah’s Children
One Thousand White Women
The Reader
The Red Tent
The Secret Life of Bees
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Three Cups of Tea
To Kill a Mockingbird
Water for Elephants
The Devil in the White City
The Island
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7. Adult Programs (continued)
GENEALOGY BEGINNER’S CLASS
Saturdays: January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 15; March 1
2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
This six-week series is for the person interested in his/her family history, with no experience in genealogy.
It will cover the basics: how to start, filling in a pedigree chart, family group sheets, where to find information,
various records available, using the census, and other on-line databases.
A non-refundable $20.00 fee is due upon registration for class materials. Registration begins December 2.
SUNCOAST GENEALOGY SOCIETY
ROOTS MAGIC USER’S GROUP
Saturdays: January 25, February 22
1:00 - 1:45 P.M.
Attendees are assisted in the use of online
genealogy resources and repositories.
SUNCOAST GENEALOGY SOCIETY GENERAL MEETINGS
Monthly meetings include discussions and
special presentations on various topics.
DNA ROUND TABLE
Saturday, January 25
2:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Members discuss experiences with DNA testing. President, John Mangan is today’s facilitator.
SYLVANUS TRAVISES ALL OVER MY GENEALOGY!
WHICH ONE IS MY SYLVANUS?
Saturday, February 22
2:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Resolve conflicts and validate your genealogy by creating timelines and charts using word processing programs.
Jean Van Horn is today’s facilitator.
GENEALOGY ASSISTANCE
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Members of the Suncoast Genealogy Society are here
to assist with genealogy research. This service is free of charge!
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER INSTRUCTION
Available after 2:00 P.M until closing each day.
Whether you need help surfing the net, creating a Word document,
or setting up an e-mail account, our teen techs can help.
Call 727-784-3332, ext. 3017 to check availability.
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8. Did You Know About...
 “Out-of-the-Box” Library to Go
bestselling books and DVDs available for members with valid library cards;
this service is only available during hours that the library is closed.
 S.T.E.A.M. Kits
science, technology, electricity/engineering, art and math in a box! The kits include
activities, experiments, materials, activity sheets, DVDs, and books.
 Mango
language learning database
 Tumblebooks
animated e-books for children on our webpage
 Downloadable e-books
e-books for your e-reader devices, including Kindle
 Kindles
for loan to library members 18 and older
 Toys and Tools to Go
a collection of adaptive toys for children and adults with special needs
 First Steps to Go
themed kits for our youngest library members that include books, toys, puzzles, and more
 Volunteer Opportunities
contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (727) 784-3332, ext. 3005
 Online Registration
for library programs on our web page “events” calendar
 Free Meeting Space
for local nonprofit groups
 Funding Opportunities
naming rights, “Name Your Day,” Library Foundation gifts and bequests
 Fee Based Services for Your Convenience
outgoing faxes ($1 per page); proctoring ($10 per exam); scanning (25¢ per page)
 Friends of the Library Book Store
tremendous bargains on books, magazines, and videos
 Video Games
games for kids and adults to checkout
 Jigsaw Puzzles
for kids and adults to checkout
 Free Wi-Fi
throughout the library
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 784-3332
www.palmharborlibrary.org
LIBRARY HOURS OF SERVICE:
Monday 10 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 12 PM-8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-6 PM
Thursday 12 PM-8 PM
Friday 12 PM-5 PM
Saturday 10 AM-5 PM
Closed Sundays