Clearwater Library Events Calendar
Harvest Some Good Books
September - November 2003

System Wide Programs | Main Library | East Library | Countryside Library | North Greenwood Library | Beach Library

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System Wide Programs

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH! Sign up for a library card in September and receive a colorful book bag! Available at all circulation desks. Clearwater Beach, Countryside, East, Main, and North Greenwood libraries.

KIDSURF CLASSES - Special Internet training classes for children are available this fall. Call (727) 462-6895 to register! Clearwater North Greenwood Branch Library

• September 2, 4:30 p.m. Scholarship information on the Net.
• October 7, 4:30 p.m. KidSurf Internet for beginners.
• November 4, 4:30 p.m. Microsoft Word for students.

COMMUNITY HEROES DAY - September 11, 10 a.m. Meet some of Tampa Bay's real community heroes! Clearwater Countryside Library

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION - Join in to discuss the classics from the Great Books Reading & Discussion Program. Call (727) 725-1415 for more information. Clearwater East Library

• September 11, 1:30 p.m. Goethe: Faust, Part One
• October 9, 1:30 p.m. Kant: First Principles of Morals
• November 13, 1:30 p.m. Flaubert: A Simple Heart

SHAKIN' THE STACKS - September 13, 7 p.m. The Library's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) invites teens to groove to a local teen music group! Call (727) 462-6800, extension 242 for more information. Clearwater East Library

FROM GOSPEL TO HIP HOP - Join in for a musical edutainment series exploring the origins of African American Music. Clearwater North Greenwood Branch Library

• September 30, 6:30 p.m. - Singing the Blues. Presented by Suncoast Blues Society.
• October 28, 6:30 p.m. - Gospel Music with recording artist John Edmunds.
• November 18. 6:30 p.m. - Rap Wrap-up.

BOOK REVIEW SERIES - October 6, 1:30 p.m. Freedom's Cost by Mary T. Dresser. Clearwater East Library

ONE BAY, ONE BOOK - October 22, 1:30 p.m. What if everybody in the community read the same book? That is the goal with this year's discussion of The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe, listed as one of the top 100 nonfiction books of the century. This community-wide book discussion will be hosted at several Pinellas Public Library Cooperative libraries in October and will culminate at Eckerd College's annual Festival of Reading on November 2. Copies of the book are available at any CPLS library. Clearwater East Library

TEEN READ WEEK: SLAMMIN @ YOUR LIBRARY - The Library and Barnes & Noble Booksellers present a series of teen poetry programs to celebrate Teen Read Week. Call (727) 462-6800, extension 242 for more information. Open to teens only!

• October 21, 6 p.m. Clearwater North Greenwood Branch Library
• October 24, 7 p.m. Clearwater East Library
• October 25, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Clearwater

FALL CELEBRATION - A special Preschool Story Time with stories and songs.

• October 28, 7 p.m. Clearwater East Library
• October 29, 10 a.m. Clearwater Countryside Library
• October 29, 10:30 a.m. Clearwater Beach Branch Library
• October 31, 10:30 a.m. Clearwater North Greenwood Branch Library

BATTLE OF THE BANDS - November 15, 4 p.m. Bands will be selected to perform at the 2003 Battle of the Bands! Call (727) 462-6800, extension 242 for more information and how to audition. Sponsored by the Clearwater Public Library System Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and the Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department. Coachman Park

CELEBRITY READING - Celebrate Children's Book Week with our guest celebrity readers, who will share favorite stories.

• November 18, 7 p.m. Clearwater East Library
• November 19, 10 a.m. Clearwater Countryside Library
• November 19, 10:30 a.m. Clearwater Beach Branch Library
• November 21, 10:30 a.m. Clearwater North Greenwood Branch Library

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Main Library Programs (directions and hours)

Visit us at our temporary facility. And check out the construction of the new Main Library!

Interested in planning some awesome events for teens? Try YAC (Youth Advisory Committee).
Call (727) 462-6800 ext.242 for information.

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East Library Programs (directions and hours)

Youth and Families

Preschool Story Time - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday
Mother Goose Time - 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday

Programs

FALL CRAFTS - September 17, 3:30 p.m. After school activities for all ages.

BABYSITTING CLASS - October 4 and December 6, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Call (727) 446-2359 to register. $35 fee.

FALL CELEBRATION - October 28, 7 p.m. Special Preschool Story Time.

SPOOKY CRAFTS - October 29, 3:30 p.m. After school activities for all ages.

CELEBRITY READING - November 18, 7 p.m. Celebrate Children's Book Week with our guest celebrity reader, who will share favorite stories.

THANKSGIVING CRAFTS -November 19, 3:30 p.m. After school activities for all ages.

Teens

Programs

SHAKIN THE STACKS - September 13, 7 p.m. The Library's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) invites teens to groove to a local teen music group! Call (727) 462-6800, extension 242 for more information.

TEEN READ WEEK: SLAMMIN @ YOUR LIBRARY - October 24, 7 p.m. Call (727) 462-6800 ext. 242 to participate with your poetry. Open to teens only!

Adults

Programs

BOOK REVIEW SERIES - October 6, 1:30 p.m. Freedom's Cost by Mary T. Dresser.

ONE BAY, ONE BOOK - October 22, 1:30 p.m. What if everybody in the community read the same book? That is the goal with this year's discussion of The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe, listed as one of the top 100 nonfiction books of the century. This community-wide book discussion will be hosted at several Pinellas Public Library Cooperative libraries in October and will culminate at Eckerd College's annual Festival of Reading November 2. Copies of the book are available at the library.

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION - begins at 1:30 p.m. Call (727) 725-1415 for information. Books are available through the Clearwater Public Library System's Online Catalog.

• September 11 - Goethe: Faust, Part One
• October 9 - Kant: First Principles of Morals
• November 13 - Flaubert: A Simple Heart

MYSTERY READERS CLUB - begins at 9:30 a.m. September 23, October 28, and November 18. No reservations are required.

Classes

Internet for Beginners - call (727) 669-1280 for more information

Displays

September - Comic Books presented by Robert Roose
October - Carnival Glass Club courtesy Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club
November - Woman's Club of Clearwater

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Countryside Library Programs (directions and hours)

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 a.m. Meet some of Tampa Bay's real community heroes!

FALL CELEBRATION - October 29, 10 a.m. Special Preschool Story Time.

CELEBRITY READING - November 19, 10 a.m. Celebrate Children's Book Week with our guest celebrity reader, who will share favorite stories.

Teens

Programs

CHECK OUT TDI - Try Denting It teen group! Call the library for information.

Adults

Programs

Armchair Traveler Series - begins at 2:00 p.m.

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.

• August 30 Computer Basics
• September 6 Windows Basics
• September 20 Internet Basics
• September 27 Internet & Email
• October 4 Word Processing
• October 11 Video Graphics & Audio
• October 18 Linux Basics
• October 25 Advanced Programs

COMPUTER CLASSES - intermediate level. No registration necessary.
Tuesday - 1 p.m. Begins October 14.

Displays

September - American Sewing Guild
October - Upper Pinellas Shell Club
November - Three Dimensional Art

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North Greenwood Library Programs (directions and hours)

Youth and Families

IVY READING ACADEMY - 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. 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. For all ages and levels. Chess sets are provided.

FUN DAZE - 2:30 until 4 p.m. on Thursday. After school crafts and activities.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - 10:30 a.m. on Friday

CLEARWATER ATTORNEYS READING FOR LITERACY - 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Tutoring and stories presented by the Clearwater Bar Association.

Programs

GRANDPARENT'S DAY - September 4, 2:30 p.m. Stop in and create a card and craft for a grandparent or special person.

FALL INTO BOOKS - September 25, 2:30 p.m. Stories and activities celebrating fall.

REMEMBRANCE DAY - October 14, 2:30 p.m. Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s winning of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

PUMPKIN PATCH - October 23, 2:30 p.m. Stories, crafts, and games.

HALLOWEEN FUN - October 30, 2:30 p.m. Listen to stories and create a variety of spooky crafts.

FALL CELEBRATION - October 31, 10:30 a.m. Special Preschool Story Time.

VETERANS DAY CARDS - November 13, 2:30 p.m. Make cards to be delivered to the Veterans Hospital, and follow with a craft activity.

CELEBRITY READING - November 21, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Children's Book Week with our guest celebrity reader, who will share favorite stories.

Classes

INTERNET TRAINING FOR YOUTH. Call (727) 462-6895 to register.

• September 2, 4:30 p.m. Scholarship information on the Net.
• October 7, 4:30 p.m. KidSurf Internet for beginners.
• November 4, 4:30 p.m. Microsoft Word for students.

Teens

Programs

YOUNG WRITERS UNITE WORKSHOP - 5:30 p.m. on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Presented by writer and photographer M.K. Carr.

TEEN READ WEEK: SLAMMIN @ YOUR LIBRARY - October 21, 6 p.m. Call the library to participate with your poetry. Open to teens only!

Adults

Programs

OPRAH BOOK CLUB REVIEW - September 3, October 1 and November 5, 10 a.m. Share books from OprahÕs original book club.

FROM GOSPEL TO HIP HOP - Join in for a musical edutainment series exploring the origins of Arican American music.

• September 30, 6 p.m. Singing the Blues. Presented by Suncoast Blues Society.
• October 28, 6 p.m. Gospel music with recording artist John Edmonds.
• November 18, 6 p.m. Rap Wrap-up.

Classes

INTERNET TRAINING - Call (727) 462-6800; extension 254 to register.

• Adult Beginners Classes - 10 a.m., September 12, October 10, and November 14.
         11 a.m. September 25 & October 23.
• Adult Intermediate Classes - 3:30 p.m. September 9 and October 14,
  Call (727) 462-6800 extension 254, to register.
  

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Beach Library Programs (directions and hours)

Youth and Families

Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday

Programs

FALL CELEBRATION - October 29, 10:30 a.m. Special Preschool Story Time.

CELEBRITY READING - November 19, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Children's Book Week with our guest celebrity reader, who will share favorite stories.

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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