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| Main Library (Hours
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YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
(562-4970, ext. 5236)
SATURDAY STORYTIME: (ages 3 – 5), 11 a.m.
Stories, songs, finger plays, and films.
TODDLER TIME: (12 - 24 months), Fri., 10 a.m.
Enjoy music, rhymes and stories.
BRIGHT MINDS (ages 3-5): Wed., 10 a.m.
Preschoolers and caregivers participate in interactive storytimes,
learning activities, book-related films and crafts.
SUPERHERO PARTY:(ages 7-12), March 2, 3:30 PM
Games and crafts;costumes encouraged. Call to reserve a spot
BIRDING 101: (ages 5-adult), March 20, 3:30 PM
Lynn Sumerson of the Clearwater Audubon Society presents a Birding
101 workshop. Crafts will follow. Call to register.
TEEN PROGRAMS
(562-4970, ext. 5236)
CELEBRATE TEEN TECH WEEK: (March 4-10)
»MYSPACE
WORKSHOP (March 7, 3:30 PM )
Teens decorate their spaces using templates from online resources.
TEEN AUTHOR TAMORA PIERCE: (March 12, 7 PM)
New York Times
best-selling teen fantasy author will discuss her books and writing
process.
GAMING NIGHT: (March 15, April 19, May 17, 6 PM)
Bring your controller (if you have one). Refreshments included. Call
to register.
ANIME MOVIE NIGHT: (March 19, April 23 and March 21, 7 PM) Refreshments
included.
TEEN BANDS WANTED: (March 27 and May 1, 7 PM)
Call to book your gig in the teen room. Refreshments included.
STUDENT LIBRARY TOURS: Research training available.
Call 562-4970, ext. 5240 for details or to schedule a tour.
ADULT PROGRAMS
(562-4970, ext. 5284)
MADAME BUTTERFLY: March 6, noon and 6 PM
Learn about the Puccini opera from Dr. Michael Blauner, Pinellas Opera
League.
MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA TRIP: March 11
Travel with the Clearwater Library Foundation to hear the Sarasota
Opera Production of Madame Butterfly at the Mahaffey Theater. Call
562-4970 X5189 for information and tickets.
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CANCELLED
THE FILMS OF WOODY ALLEN April 4, 6 PM
Explore the film style of actor, director, and writer Woody Allen.
Presented by Dr. Phillip Sipiora, film professor from the University
of South Florida.
BOOK LOVERS BISTRO: March 6, April 3, May 1
noon.
Meet over lunch to discuss a bestseller.
CIRCULO DE LECTURA:
March 28, April 25, May 23, 1 p.m.
Spanish language book discussion group meets to discuss bestselling
Spanish authors, themes, and literature. Located in the first floor
conference room.
GREAT BOOKS: 1:30 p.m. Call 562-4970 x5284 for info.
March 8: The Nose by Nikola Gogol.
April 12: The Grand Inquisitor by Fyodor Dostoevsky
May 10: The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe
POETRY NIGHTS: March 15,April 19, May 17, 7 p.m.
Open mike with the Tampa Bay Poetry Foundation. Bring your own poetry
or read favorite works.
FILMS ON THE BLUFF: THE BEST OF ART HOUSE CINEMA
Enjoy award-winning foreign and independent films and documentaries
in the first floor meeting room. Popcorn and refreshments are available
in the Bookworm Café.
March. 13, 6 PM and March. 27, 2 PM: Hotel Rwanda
April 10, 6 PM and April 24, 2 PM: Match Point
May 8, 6 PM and May 22, 2 PM: On a Clear Day
MENUS @ MAIN: “Resident Chef” Bil Mitchell, from Publix
Apron’s Cooking School, whips up culinary delights each month
in the first floor meeting room,
noon. He demonstrates how to make cooking look and taste fabulous.
First 25 to arrive will be given tickets to the sample table. Recipes
available.
March 8: St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Shepard's Pie, North Sea Gravlax
(Caraway cured Salmon), and Soda Bread
BUSINESS PROGRAMMING: Partnership with SCORE (Counselors to America's
Small Business), 6-8 PM, no registration required.
March 7: Make Your Business Thrive Not Just Survive
(registration required for one-on-one counseling sessions:Wednesdays
(starting Jan. 10), 3-7 PM.)
Call 562-4970, x5045.
April 25 and June 27: 10 Steps to Starting a Successful Business
May 30: Business Use of Your Computer
CANCELLED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
WORKSHOP: (March 21, 2 PM)
Author and digital photographer Barbara Brundage presents a workshop
on how to use Photoshop Elements. Books will be for sale.
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| Countryside Library (Hours
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YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Wed., 10 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts
and learn a little American Sign Language with your child. Ages
3 to 5.
TODDLER TIME: Thur 10am
Fun with stories, films, songs and fingerplays for the under 3
crowd.
HOMEWORK HELP: Tues and Wed 3pm to 5pm
High School students are available 2 days a week to help elementary
age children with their homework.
A wonderful way to take the stress off parents!
SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEERS Registration begins May 1
DISPLAYS
March: Phillies Memorabilia
April: Surface Design Guild
May: Butterfly Display
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ADULT PROGRAMS
REEL LIVES FILM SERIES: Wed., 2 p.m.
March 7: The Astors, High Society
March 14: Betty Boop, Queen of Cartoons
March 21: Charles Kuralt, Life on the Road
March 28: Dow and Jones, Wizards of Wall Street
April 4: Andy Griffith, Hollywood's Homespun Hero
April 11: Judge Platt, Tales of a Florida Cowhunter
April 18: Mary Tyler Moore, All American Girl
April 25: Stanley & Livingstone, The Mercenary and the Missionary
May 2: Stooges, The Men Behind the Mayhem
May 9: The Hatfields & the McCoys, An American Feud
May 16: Carmen Miranda, The South American
May 23: Joseph Kennedy Sr., Father of an American Dynasty
May 30: Wayne Newton, King of Las Vegas
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| East
Library (Hours & Directions) |
YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: (ages 3 – 5 Wed., 10 a.m.)
Stories, songs, finger plays and films.
TODDLERTIME:
(ages 24 – 36 months),Wed., 11 a.m.
Storytime fun and play.
MOCCASIN LAKE NATURE PARK: (3 PM)
March 5: Owls
April 2: Alligators
Live animals and hands-on learning with Moccasin Lake Programmer Rachel
Franklin
MUSIC WITH MAR: (ages 2-5, March 9, 10 AM)
Musical activities with Dawn Marbeiter
RED CROSS SPONSORED BABYSITTING CLASS:
(ages 11 and older), March 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost is $50. Group rates and scholarships available. Call the American
Red Cross at 727-446-2359 (Clearwater) or 1-877-741-1444 ext. 850
(Central) to register.
FAMILY READING PARTY: (parents and preschoolers, April 10, 10 AM)
Learn how to choose books for your child. Attendees will receive a
free book and a chance to win door prizes. Presented by Juliet Relyea,
Born To Read Consultant for Pinellas County.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
MYSTERY READERS CLUB:
Members choose a mystery to discuss with group, with monthly themes.
March 27: Mysteries in the Pacific Northwest
April 24: Murder Among the Magnolias
MYSTERY AUTHOR: (March 30, 2 PM)
James O. Born will speak and sign copies of his books.
DISPLAYS
March: Toy Soldier Collection
April: 3D Plaques
May: Summer Youth Program Highlights
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| North
Greenwood Library (Hours &
Directions) |
YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Mon., 10:30 a.m.
Stories, finger plays, flannel boards, puppets, and movies.
LEGAL EAGLES HOMEWORK HELP: Tues., 3 - 5 p.m.
Attorneys from the Clearwater Bar Association available to give
homework help.
CRAFT CORNER: Thurs., 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Drop in anytime during the two hours to create crafts and enjoy
a variety of other activities.
FUNNY FRIDAYS: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Watch old monster movies to start off the weekend including trivia
games, prizes, & refreshments.
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TEEN PROGRAMS
READ AND RECREATE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB:
A joint program between the Library and the Parks & Recreation
Department. Read three age-appropriate books and earn a free day
pass to the Recreation Center. Pick up a book report log at the
library, fill it out and bring it back to receive your pass.
ADULT PROGRAMS
COMPUTER CLASSES
INTERNET FOR BEGINNERS: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. Call
to register.
DISPLAYS
March: Phillies Memorabilia
April: Phillies Memorabilia
May: Space Program Exhibit
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