System Wide Programs
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September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Sign up for a library card in September and receive a
colorful free book bag! Available at all circulation desks. Clearwater Beach,
East, Countryside,
Main and North Greenwood libraries
Managing Stress, September 9 - 6:00 p.m.
Learn to cope with stress.
Clearwater North Greenwood Branch Library
Community Heroes Day, September 11 - 10:00 a.m.
Meet some of Tampa Bay's real community heroes from the Clty of Clearwater Fire and Police Departments, an arson dog from the Palm Harbor Fire Department, and men in uniform from Special Operations Command at MacDill
Air Force Base. All libraries will have materials to make thank you notes to our community heroes.
Clearwater Countryside Library
Safe Driving Course, AARP 55 Alive
AARP 55 Alive presents a two-day safe driving course from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. on the
following dates: September 19 & 20, October 24 & 25, and November 21 & 22.
Call (727) 446-2976 to register. Cost of materials is $10.
Clearwater Countryside Library
One Bay, One Book, October 10 - 10:00 a.m.
What if everyone in the county read the same book? That is the goal with the 1990 best selling novel Killing Mr. Watson
by Peter Matthiessen. This community wide book discussion will be hosted at several Pinellas Public Library
Cooperative libraries in October and culminates with an author appearance at Eckerd College's annual Festival of
Reading on November 3.
Matt Moore leads the discussion for the Clearwater Public Library System.
Copies of the novel are available at most public libraries.
Clearwater East Library
Youth Author Will Hobbs, October 16 - 6:30 p.m.
Meet the renowned author of The Maze and Down the Yukon.
Copies of his books will be available for sale and autographing.
Clearwater East Library
Get Graphic @ Your Library October 19 - (call for time)
CrossGen Comics, Astro City Comic Bookstore and other area comic dealers will help showcase graphic novels
for teens as part of Teen Read Week.
Clearwater Countryside Library
Going Batty!
Find out more about these fascinating creatures of the night.
Florida Authors Nights
Join the Friends of the Clearwater Library as they present a stellar line-up of Florida's
best selling authors.
Clearwater Countryside Library
- October 23 - 7:00 p.m. Award winning journalist Al Burt discusses his books on Florida history
- November 20 - 7:00 p.m. James Swain, author of Grift Sense, discusses his acclaimed Tony Valentine mysteries
Harry Potter Party! November 12 - 6:00 p.m.
Try on the sorting hat and join a house for games and activities about Harry Potter.
Clearwater North Greenwood Branch Library
Master Magician Bill Kahn's Course in Card Magic November 14 & 15 - 2:00 p.m.
Limited to students ages 15 and older. Bring a deck of cards to class! Call (727) 669-1290 to register.
Clearwater Countryside Library
Celebrate Children's Book Week
Don't miss these fun events.
- Illustrator Craft, November 18 - 3:00 p.m.
Children will be entertained by stories from an illustrator and will have an
opportunity to make a craft based on the illustrator's selected style. Clearwater East Library
- Make A Children's Book November 19 - 3:00 p.m.
Youth will have an opportunity to create their own book. Clearwater Countryside Library
- Illustrator Diane Worfold Allision November 21 - 10:00 a.m.
Meet the illustrator of This is the Key to the Kingdom and In Window Eight, the Moon is Late.
Copies of her books will be available for sale. Clearwater North Greenwood Branch Library
Spain and the Art of the Dance
Paquita, a noted artist, will present a program on Spain and Flamenco dancing for youth.
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Adult Classes
Internet Training - registration required:
call (727) 462-6800 ext. 254.
Tuesday - 3:30 p.m. Searching the Internet - must have taken Introduction to the Internet.
Thursday - 10:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Introduction to the Internet.
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Youth and Families
Preschool Story Time - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday
Mother Goose Time - 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday
Programs
Barnyard Bash Animal Crafts - September 18, 3:00 p.m.
After school activities. No registration required.
Youth Author Will Hobbs - October 16, 6:30 p.m.
Meet this renowned author of The Maze and Down the Yukon.
Copies of his books will be available for sale and autographing.
Going Batty - October 30, 3:00 p.m.
Find out more about these fascinating creatures of the night.
Happy Harvest Crafts - October 23, 3:00 p.m.
After school activities. No registration required.
Thanksgiving Crafts - November 13, 3:00 p.m.
After school activities. No registration required.
Illustrator Craft - November 18, 3:00 p.m.
Children will be entertained by stories from an illustrator and will have an opportunity to
make a craft based on the illustrator's artistic style. A Children's Book Week special event!
Spain and the Art of the Dance - November 20, 3:00 p.m.
Paquita, a noted artist, will present a program about Spain and Flamenco dancing.
Adults
Programs
One Bay, One Book - October 10, 10:00 a.m.
What if everybody in the community read the same book? That is the goal with the
1990 best selling novel Killing Mr. Watson by Peter Matthiessen. This community book discussion will culminate
with an author appearance at Eckerd College's annual Festival of Reading on November 3.
Copies of the book are available at the library.
Book Review Series - begins at 1:30 p.m.
- November 4 - A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar. Reviewed by Ann Scheffer.
Great Books Discussion - begins at 1:30 p.m.
September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24 and November 7 & 21.
Call (727) 725-1415 for information and discussion topics. Books are available through the Clearwater Public Library System
Online Catalog
Mystery Readers Club - begins at 9:30 a.m.
September 24, October 22 and November 19 No reservations required.
Classes
Internet for Beginners - registration required: call (727) 669-1280.
Wednesday - 2:00 p.m.
Displays
September - Papertole (3-dimensional art)
October - Philatelic Playthings - Clearwater Stamp Club
November - Coco Knits
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Youth and Families
Preschool Story Time - 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday
Mother Goose Time - 10:00 a.m. on Thursday
Programs
Community Heroes Day - September 11, 10:00 a.m.
Meet some of Tampa Bay's real community heroes from the City of Clearwater Fire and Police
Departments, an arson dog from the Palm Harbor Fire Department, and men in uniform from
Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base.
Get Graphic @ Your Library - October 19, (call for time).
CrossGen Comics, Astro City Comic Bookstore and other area comic dealers will showcase graphic novels
for teens as part of Teen Read Week.
Going Batty! - October 28, 3:00 p.m.
Find out more about these fascinating creatures of the night.
Make a Children's Book - November 19, 3:00 p.m.
Youth will have an opportunity to create their own book. A Children's Book Week special event!
Spain and the Art of the Dance - November 20, 10:00 a.m.
Paquita, a noted artist, will present a program on Spain and Flamenco dancing.
Adults
Programs
Florida Author Nights
Join the Friends of the Clearwater Library as they present a stellar line-up of Florida's best selling authors.
October 23 - 7:00 p.m Award winning journalist Al Burt discusses his books on Florida History.
November 20 - 7:00 p.m. James Swain, author of Grift Sense, discusses his acclaimed Tony Valentine mysteries.
Master Magician Bills Kahno's Course in Card Magic - November 14 & 15, 2:00 p.m.
Limited to students ages 15 and older. Bring a deck of cards to class! Call (727) 669-1290 to register.
Armchair Traveler Series - begins at 2:00 p.m.
- September 4 - Eastern Lake States
- September 11 - Florida
- September 18 - Great Plains
- September 25 - Gulf Coast
- October 2 - Hawaii
- October 9 - Jamaica
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- October 16 - Lake Powell
- October 23 - Las Vegas
- October 30 - Mexico
- November 6 - Mid Atlantic States
- November 13 - National Parks, North and West
- November 20 - National Parks, South and East
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Classes
Safe Driving Course 55 Alive - begins at 12:30 p.m.
AARP 55 Alive presents a two-day safe driving course. Call (727) 446-2976 to register. Cost for materials is $10.
September 19 & 20, October 24 & 25, and November 21 & 22.
Computer Courses - presented by Gunnar Myrdal. No registration required.
English: 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Español: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- September 14 Computer Basics/Computacion Basica
- September 21 Inside Your Computer/Tu Computadora Por Dentro
- September 28 Windows 98 and Windows ME/Windows 95 y Windows ME
- October 5 Windows XP/Windows XP
- October 12 Internet Basics/Basicos de Internet
- October 26 Your Credit and The Internet/Tu Credito y El Internet
- November 9 Basics of Excel/Basicos de Excel
- November 23 Basics of Word/Procesador de Palabras
- November 30 Advanced Programs/Programas Avanzados
Computers for Beginners - no registration necessary.
Begins October 1. Tuesday - 1:00 p.m.
Displays
September - Cats
October - Halloween
November - Surface Design Guild
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Youth and Families
Homework Help Center - 2:30 until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday
Fun Daze - 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
After school crafts and activities.
Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. on Friday
Reading Tutoring - Offered by Alpha Kappa Sorority.
Call the library for information.
Programs
Celebrate Grandparent's Day - September 5, 3:00 p.m.
Create a card and craft for a Grandparent or special person and enjoy books and other activities.
Helping Hands - September 11, 3:00 p.m.
Create cards and posters to be sent to emergency workers and volunteers.
Fall Into A Good Book - September 26, 3:00 p.m.
Stories and crafts about fall to be enjoyed by all ages.
Books to Crow About - October 17, 3:00 p.m.
Join Patches the Scarecrow and Cornelius Crow in stories, crafts and activities. Call (727) 462-6895 to register.
Going Batty - October 24, 3:00 p.m.
Find out more about these fascinating creatures of the night. Also enjoy stories, crafts and activities about bats.
Pumpkin Patch - October 31, 3:00 p.m.
Listen to stories, join in games and create paper pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns for Halloween.
Harry Potter Party - November 12, 6:00 p.m.
Try on the sorting hat and join a house for games and activities about Harry Potter.
Illustrator Diane Worfolk Allison - November 21, 10:00 a.m.
Meet the illustrator of This is the Key to the Kingdom and In Window Eight, the Moon is Late.
Copies of her books will be available for sale. A Children's Book Week special event!
Spain and the Art of the Dance - November 22, 10:30 a.m.
Paquita, a noted artist, will present a program about Spain and Flamenco dancing.
Adults
Programs
Managing Stress - September 9, 6:00 p.m.
Learn to cope with stress.
Crime Prevention - October 7, 6:00 p.m.
Don't be a victim; learn how to prevent a crime before it happens.
Classes
Beginning Internet Training - 10:00 a.m. Registration required: call (727) 462-6895.
September 11, October 9 and November 13.
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Adults
Classes
Internet Instruction - classes for beginners. Call (727) 462-6890 to register.
Tuesday - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday - 3:30 p.m.
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