Event Guide - Osceola Library System

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PARTNEREVENTS Parks & Recreation

Hart Memorial Central Library

Event Guide

DAY

LEVEL

CLASS

TIME

8

Level 1

■ Getting to Know Your PC

2 pm

15

Level 1

■ Intro to Windows

2 pm

15

Nivel 2

■ Microsoft Word (Español)

6:30 pm

21

Nivel 1

■ Correo Electrónico

3:30 pm

22

Level 1

■ Working with Windows

2 pm

23

Nivel 2

■ Facebook en Español

3:30 pm

Meditation 101

29

Level 1

■ Gmail Basics

3:30 pm

29

Nivel 2

■ Microsoft Word (Español)

6:30 pm

January 19, 3:00 pm Hart Memorial

January 2014

Signature Event

St. Cloud Branch Library DAY

LEVEL

CLASS

TIME

9

Level 2

■ Microsoft Excel

10 am

9

Level 2

■ Microsoft Word

2 pm

10

Level 3

■ Advanced Microsoft Excel

10 am

21

Level 2

■ Intro to the Internet

10 am

21

Level 3

■ Microsoft Publisher

2 pm

22

Level 2

■ Microsoft Word

10 am

22

Level 2

■ Microsoft PowerPoint

2 pm

Hours & Locations Hart Memorial Central Library & Ray Shanks Memorial Law Library 211 East Dakin Avenue Kissimmee, FL 34741

West Osceola Branch Library

Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Branch Library

DAY

LEVEL

CLASS

TIME

5

Level 1

■ Tech Help: Ereaders/Mobile Devices

2 pm

7

Level 1

■ Tech Help: Ereaders/Mobile Devices

10 am

15

Level 1

■ Tech Help: Ereaders/Mobile Devices

7 pm

21

Level 2

■ Intro to Pinterest

10 am

23

Level 2

■ Intro to Facebook

2 pm

27

Level 1

■ Tech Help: Ereaders/Mobile Devices

3 pm

What Computer Class level is right for you? LEVEL 1 For those who have little to no computer experience. Required before Level 2 or higher. LEVEL 2 For those who have mastered the basics, like keyboarding and mouse skills. LEVEL 3 For proficient computer users who need advanced help.

810 13th Street St. Cloud, FL 34769

Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library 405 Buenaventura Boulevard Kissimmee, FL 34743

Poinciana Branch Library 101 North Doverplum Avenue Kissimmee, FL 34758

Call 407.742.8888 • Visit your local Library • Online at www.OsceolaLibrary.org Registration opens three weeks before class date.

LAWYERS IN LIBRARIES

“IMPROV” YOUR LIFE!

January 18, 3:00 pm Hart Memorial

February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, and 27 7:00 pm Hart Memorial

THE KITCHEN READER

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR EVERYONE!

West Osceola Branch Library 305 Campus Street Celebration, FL 34747

Mon – Thu: Fri – Sat: Sun:

9:00am – 9:00am – 12:00pm –

9:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm

Kenansville Branch Library

January 19, 6:00 pm St. Cloud

1154 South Canoe Creek Road Kenansville, FL 34739

Wed, Fri, & Sat:

How to Register

February Sneak Peek

Featured Events

10:00am –

6:00pm

February 15, 2:30 pm Hart Memorial

Chambers Park Lending Station 2380 North Smith Street Kissimmee, FL 34744

Mon – Thu: Fri:

12:00pm – 12:00pm –

8:00pm 7:00pm

WWW.OSCEOLALIBRARY.ORG

407.742.8888

Teens

Kids Ages 0-5

Hart Memorial St. Cloud West Osceola

School-Age

Baby & Me

After School Kids Fun Club

Introduction to books with play time and repetitive music. Hold your child in your arms & enjoy this special time together. Ages 0-18 months. Tuesdays at 11:45am Wednesdays at 9:15am Tues. 2pm & Weds. 11:30am

Literacy activities designed to stretch the imagination. K-5. St. Cloud Tuesdays, 4pm

Bedtime Math: Pajama Party

Music Mania

Poinciana

Fri. 10, 10am

Storybook Fun Read books, share stories, sing songs, and participate in activities that build early literacy skills. Preschoolers work together in activities to promote teamwork, story comprehension, and letter fluency. Ages 3-5. Buenaventura Lakes Tuesdays, 11am Hart Memorial Tuesdays, 11am Poinciana Wednesdays, 11am St. Cloud Wednesdays, 11am West Osceola Wednesdays, 9:30am

Lakefront Park

Family Storytime Picture books, activities, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Families share, listen, and read together. Buenaventura Lakes (All Ages) Tuesdays at 4pm West Osceola (K-5) Tuesdays at 4pm

Homework Helpers Need homework help or a reading buddy to improve your skills? Work with high school student helpers and your Youth Specialist. Buenaventura Lakes Thursdays at 5pm

LEGO® Literacy Create complex scenes & characters from books with a variety of LEGO® products. Hart Memorial Fri. 17 at 4:00pm

Toddler Tales Interactive stories, games, and activities that encourage emerging language skills and help toddlers develop vocabulary. Ages 18-36 months. Buenaventura Lakes Tuesdays, 10am Hart Memorial Tuesdays, 10am Poinciana Wednesdays, 10am St. Cloud Wednesdays, 10am West Osceola Tues. 3pm & Weds. 10:30am

Kitchen Science Concoct crazy and wild science experiments with food found in your own kitchen! Try your hand at making oobleck, a volcano, and other wacky things! Grades K-5. Registration required. Hart Memorial Wednesdays at 3:30pm Poinciana Tuesdays at 4:30pm

Inventors Across the States

Homeschool Storytime & Activity: K+

Hart Memorial

Kids in Kindergarten and older are invited to attend an interactive storytime and activity while parent teachers meet to share and discuss ideas. Fri. 10 at 1:30pm

West Osceola

Learn the history behind exciting inventions in different states across the U.S., and engage in hands on experiments for your own take on these inventions! Grades K-5. Registration required. Wed. 15, 22, 29 at 3:30pm

Compete to see who has the skills to win bragging rights for the month using the Xbox and Wii. St. Cloud Wed. 22 at 2:30pm Hart Memorial Wed. 31 at 4pm

Arts & Cultural

St. Cloud Writers Group Interested in honing your writing skills? Meet with fellow creative writers for sharing & ideas. St. Cloud Mon. 13 at 7pm

Meet the Author: Lita Epstein January's guest author will be Lita Epstein to discuss her book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Social Security and Medicare. Poinciana Tue. 7 at 7pm

Ink Café Teen authors share with each other, explore different writing genres, and improve their technique with writing exercises. Buenaventura Lakes Thu. 16 at 6:30pm

Create and assist with opportunities at the Library, spread the word, and get active in your community. Signup online: http://volunteersignup.org/FDC7D Poinciana Wednesdays, 3pm

Teen Movie Afternoon Catch a newly released PG-13 flick and stick around for a DIY craft. Hart Memorial Thu. 16 at 5pm St. Cloud Wed. 29 at 2:30pm

Campfire Stories in the Park Osceola Library Storytellers host an interactive Readers Theatre for families in the Lakefront Park for the young & the young at heart! Pre-K & up. Mon. 6 at 7pm

Game ON!

Book Club Confessions: The Private School Murders by James Patterson

Teen Ambassadors

Explore creativity through a book-related craft. Hart Memorial Tue. at 4pm

Stories in the Park

early reading skills. Hart Memorial

The Library offers professional, peer-reviewed databases that are great for researching your paper or book report.

Bookapalooza Crafternoon

A rockin' music filled storytime that includes tons of movement & craft activities. Hart Memorial Mon. 13 at 10:30am Great books, fun stories, music, movement, & more as Osceola Library Storytellers present an interactive storytime at the Lakefront Park designed to develop

Research Resources

Make math a part of your child’s life! Solve puzzles and complete a couple of wacky Bedtime Math problems before leaving with a mathematical goody bag. Grades K-5. Thu. 16, 30 at 6:30pm

Jammy Jamboree Wear your jammies & bring your favorite stuffed friend for a storytime and craft. Ages 2-5. St. Cloud Thu. 2, 16 at 6:30pm Hart Memorial Thu. 9 at 6:30pm Buenaventura Lakes (All Ages) Thu. 9 at 6:30pm Poinciana Thu. 12 at 6:30pm

DID YOU KNOW?

Adults

Kissimmee Writers Group Open to adult fiction writers of all genres and with all levels of experience. Meetings include presentations, discussions, and networking. Hart Memorial Thu. 9, 4pm & 6pm

Drawing Club

Services Spotlight

Practice drawing techniques and create your own masterpieces to display in the Library and at home. Browse the Library's collection of art books to improve your talent. Buenaventura Lakes Thu. 23 at 6:30pm

Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014

Book a Librarian Want personalized one-on-one instruction? Did the kids get you a new e-gadget you just can’t figure out? Use Book a Librarian to reserve 30minute personalized sessions with a professional Librarian who can help. Book a Librarian is available at all branches Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Schedule a time that’s convenient for you! Contact the Library for availability at 407.742.8888. Request a time: www.osceolalibrary.org/book

Upgraded Card Benefits Take advantage of extra time to read with more checkouts and holds: 50 checkouts and 20 holds on your card!

We will be kicking off the new year with personal goal decorations and planning new ideas for the teen programs!. St. Cloud Wed. 8 at 2:30pm

Lego Mania Love building with Legos? Visit the Library for Lego Mania! Have fun playing with Legos provided by the Library. It'll be a "block" party! St. Cloud Wed. 15 at 2:30pm

Inventors Across the States Learn the history behind exciting inventions in different states across the U.S., and engage in hands on experiments for your own take on these inventions!. Registration required. West Osceola Thu. 16, 23, 30 at 4:30pm

Book Sale! Friends of the Library Book Sale

Renew Your Items

Find great deals on books and other items for reading, learning, and entertainment. Also, spend $2 to purchase a Friends of the Library Bag to carry home treasures! Take home quality, gently used books. Cash only.

It’s easy to renew your items and avoid overdue fees. Renew online with your library card number and PIN, call the automated renewal line at 407.742.5874, or call 407.742.8888 for additional options. Hart Memorial

Thu. 23, 4—8pm Fri. 24, 9—5pm Sat. 25, 9—5pm

The intrigue builds in this thrilling sequel to Confessions of a Murder Suspect. After uncovering the truth about her parents' untimely deaths, Tandy's brother Matthew stands trial for the murder of his girlfriend, and a new killer lurks on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Tandy launches her own investigation, but she's haunted by another mystery: what happened to the boy she loved before her parents cruelly ripped them apart? Join the discussion and be entered in drawings for giveaways. St. Cloud Thu.16 at 10am The Kitchen Reader Hungry for a new kind of book club? Love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes or cooking techniques? Enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes? Introducing “The Kitchen Reader,” where each month, we pick the cookbook; you pick and make a recipe! Registration required. St. Cloud Tue. 14 at 6pm

Health Stress Reduction Tools Join Suzette Boyette, ARNP, and learn ways to decrease anxiety or worry on a daily basis without medication. Wear loose clothing & bring a yoga mat. West Osceola Thu. 9 at 6pm I Quit — Learn how to quit tobacco for good Develop a personalized quit plan and discover facts about nicotine addiction, health effects of tobacco use, benefits of quitting, withdrawal symptoms, medications, planning for quit date, dealing with triggers and overcoming craving. Limited nicotine replacement therapy patches are provided at no cost to program participants. Hart Memorial Mon. 13 at 5:30pm

Literacy Adult Literacy League Citizenship Class Hart Memorial

Mondays at 9:30am

English as a Second Language Hart Memorial Mondays at 10:30am

Poetry & Writing Celebration Writers Group Different genre meetings (fiction, non-fiction, etc.) each week. Check the online calendar. West Osceola Mon. 6, 13, 27 at 7pm

Meditation 101 Craig Costello, BS, RYT, guides participants through a foundational meditation experience to begin developing a practice of these profound, yet simple, wellness tools accessible for all of those willing and ready to begin their wellness journey within, where the only destination is the present moment! Lecture and practice included. Suitable for beginners and established practitioners. Wear comfortable clothing. Hart Memorial Sun. 19 at 3pm Lawyers in Libraries Attorney Ben Carpenter speaks about issues of access to courts and justice, describes online resources for legal information, the how-tos of filing and monitoring cases, where to get pro se forms and how to find an attorney. Hart Memorial Sat. 18 at 3pm Bingo for Books Win books while playing one-of-a-kind OSCAR Bingo! St. Cloud Tue. 28 at 6pm

Sneak Peek “Improv” Your Life! Join Matt Gervia at the Library for laughter and learning in this eight week Improv course, culminating in a hilarious showcase! Whether you are new to Improv or have some performance experience, this family-friendly class teaches you the FUNdamentals of Improv Comedy. Registration required. Hart Memorial Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7pm Essential Oils for Everyone! Nicolette Reynolds, Doterra aromatherapist, facilitates a fun and informative workshop on the many usages for essential oils ranging from increasing relaxation and managing moods, to fighting off infections and colds, to green cleaning your home! Hart Memorial Feb. 15 at 2:30pm

The Library will close Monday, Jan. 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.