 Youth
and Family Programs
- Preschool Storytime - 7 p.m. on Monday
- Mother Goose Time - 10 a.m. on Tuesday
- Family Storytime - 11 a.m. on Saturday
Folktake Fridays - September 3, October 15, November 19,
3:30 p.m. Learn a new tale or enjoy favorites through stories and crafts. For ages
7-10.
Drawing ONE-4-ONE - October 7, 2:30 p.m. An art class
for ages 6 & up. Limited to 30 participants. Call 562-4970, ext. 5236 for reservations.
Pam Munoz Ryan - October 12, 9:30 a.m. Meet the award-winning
author of Esperanza
Rising, Riding
Freedom, and Mud
is Cake, as she talks about her books and the writing process.
Captain Underpants Party - October 22, 3-5 p.m. Registration
required. Limited to 21 participants, ages 7-9. Please call 562-4970, ext. 5236.
Day of the Dead - November 1, 7 p.m. Learn about this Mexican
celebration through stories and crafts. For all ages.
 Teen
Programs
Edgy Reads with Davey - A monthly teen book discussion.
Please call (727) 562-4970 ext. 5236 for more information!
Fall Teen Craft - September 14, 3-5 p.m. Make a cool keychain
in the Teen Room. Please call (727) 562-4970 ext. 5236 for more information!
Teen Scrapbooking - November 27, 2 p.m. Create cool ways
to save your memories! Registration required; limited to 20 participants. Please
call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5236 for more information!
Adult Programs
Circulo de Lectura - 2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m., September 8,
October 13, and November 10. Spanish language book discussion group. Select an
author to read and the library will provide the books.
Book Lovers Bistro - 2nd Thursday, September 9, October
14, and November 4 (closed November 11), Noon. Meet in Joffrey's Cafe over lunch
to discuss a recent or past bestseller!
Author Susan Gebelein - September 23, 12 noon. Book sales/signing/discussion
of the Successful
Manager's Handbook: Development Suggestions for Today's Managers. Cosponsored
with Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
Friends Book Sales - September 24-25; October 16. Held
in the first floor Meeting Room. Call 562-4970, ext. 5234 for more information.
The Main Thing - beginning October 7, 5-7 p.m. A happy
hour for your senses. Jump start your weekend with this new Thursday series featuring
live music, poetry readings, delectable treats and more, in Joffrey's Café
located in the Main Library's atrium.
The Art of Calligraphy - October 19, 1 pm. Sponsored by
the Florida Gulfcoast
Society of Scribes.
An Evening with the Authors - November 12, 7-9 p.m. Meet
authors, illustrators and artists at this ticketed fund raising event for the Clearwater
Main Library Foundation's Capital Campaign, cosponsored by the CCWC and NPWC. A
silent auction and book boutique are also scheduled. $15 admission includes gourmet
refreshments, coffee, wine and entertainment. For more information, please call
394-2229.
Films on the Bluff: The Best of Art House Cinema - Catch
a movie in downtown Clearwater! Enjoy award winning foreign and independent films
and documentaries you won't find anywhere else! A different film is shown each
month on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the first floor Meeting Room. Popcorn
and other refreshments are available in Joffrey's Café, located in the library
atrium.
 Authors
Live! @ the Library - Noon-1 p.m. Escape your ordinary lunch hour and hang
out with some Tampa Bay area authors! Book sales and signing included. Brown bag
it or pick something up at Joffrey's Café, located in the library atrium.
- September 1: Chuck Entwhistle
- September 15: Karen Lingefelt & Ann Josephson
- October 6: Dieter W. Gombert
- October 20: Keith Long
- November 3: Jasmine Cresswell
- November 17: M. Diane Vogt
FLORIDA HOMES AND GARDENS: Get the lowdown from the experts
on how to turn your home into a showplace, add outdoor "curb appeal,"
or indulge your senses in the kitchen. These free programs are held in the first
floor Meeting Room.
- September 9, 1 p.m. - Weeknight Gourmet. Learn to make meals in minutes with
a special flair. Cosponsored with Publix Apron's Cooking School. Register with
a library card to win a prize from Publix! (Library Card Signup month event).
- September 23, 1 p.m. - Fall Herb Gardening, presented by the Florida Herb
Society.
- October 14, 1 p.m. - Kids Cook Dinner, aka Grossout Gourmet. Cosponsored with
Publix Apron's Cooking School.
- October 28, 1 p.m. - Creating a harmonious home with Feng Shui, presented
by Athena Pappas
- November 18, 1 p.m. - All the Trimmings: the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner.
Cosponsored with Publix Apron's Cooking School.
GALLERY DISPLAYS
Osceola Gallery - Florida Gulf Coast Society of Scribes
calligraphy exhibit
Carnegie Gallery - print artist Sally C. Evans and artist/sculpturist Aimee
Trachtenberg
Chairs for Charity, sponsored by the Outdoor Arts Foundation.
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 Youth
and Family Programs
- Preschool Storytime - 10 a.m. on Wednesday
- Mother Goose Time - 10 a.m. on Thursday
Homework Help (Grades 1 - 5) - Monday - Thursday 3 p.m.
- 5 p.m. & Friday 3 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Provided by tdi
Teen Programs
Check out TDI - Try Denting
It teen group! Call the library for information.
Adult Programs
Buying & Selling on eBay - October 9, 10 a.m. Presented
by Gary Cohen (CCS staff)
Alaska Unsalted - October 12, 7 p.m. Book sales &
discussion by author Bill Miles. Reception by Friends of the Library
Identity Theft - November 4, 2 p.m. Presented by Sondra
Kerr.
 Armchair
Traveler Series - Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
- September 1: Germany: The Rhine Cruise and Germany: Lake Constance
- September 8: Full Circle with Michael Palin: Vietnam, China, Philippines -
Part I
- September 15: Full Circle: Vietnam, China, Philippines - Part II
- September 22: Eastern Great Lakes
- September 29: Namib
- October 6: Full Circle with Michael Palin: Borneo and Indonesia - Part I
- October 13: Full Circle: Borneo and Indonesia - Part II
- October 20: Denali
- October 27: Tour of the United States Capitals
- November 3: Full Circle with Michael Palin: Chile, Bolivia, Peru - Part I
- November 10: Full Circle: Chile, Bolivia, Peru - Part II
- November 17: Mexico: Baja and the West Coast
- November 24: Grand Staircase
Displays
SEPTEMBER: Dena Clark's Salt and Pepper Shakers
OCTOBER: Recycling with the City of Clearwater
NOVEMBER: Dream Time Paintings by Brian Wadding |
 Youth
and Family Programs
- Preschool Storytime - 10:30 a.m. on Monday
Tutoring Tuesday - 5:30 p.m. with Ivey Reading Academy.
Homework and reading help for ages kindergarten through third grade. Presented
by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Nu Beta Omega Chapter.
Chess Club - 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. All ages and levels
are welcome to join the chess club. Instruction and chessboards are provided.
Craft Corner - 2-4 p.m. on Thursday. Drop in after school
to create crafts and enjoy a variety of activities. Call the library for special
programs!
Fall Fun - September 23, 2 - 4 p.m. Crafts, stories, and
a movie to celebrate the first day of Fall.
Pumpkin Patch Crafts - October 28, 2 p.m. Join us for pumpkin
stories and crafts followed by a movie.
Veteran's Day Rememberance Activity - November 4, 2 p.m.
Create crafts and cards to be delivered to patients in the Veterans Hospital.
Thanksgiving Day Fun - November 18, 2 p.m. Crafts, stories,
and a movie to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Teen Programs
Read and Recreate Library Book Club - A joint program
between the Library and the Parks & Recreation Department. Read 3 age appropriate
books and earn a free day pass to the Recreation Center. Pick up a book report
log at the library and bring it in on the designated days to receive your pass.
For more information, call (727) 462-6895.
 Adult
Programs
Mary T. Dresser - September 9, 5:30 p.m. The author will
discuss the final novel in her trilogy, The New Kingdom, set after the Revolutionary
War. Book sales/signing.
"Poetry Power" - September 23, 5:30 p.m. Presented
by Magnolia Wilson.
Underground Railroad - October 7, 5:30 pm. Presented by
Dr. Lorraine Mayfield-Brown.
Medicaid Information - November 4, 11 a.m. Presented by
Don Sabow, Certified Senior Advisor.
Adult Computer Classes
Internet Training - Please call 727.462.6895 for more information
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Youth
and Family Programs
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