February 2012
The library will be closed on Monday, February 20.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS |
| AARP Free Tax Assistance First come, first served. No reservations or phone calls. Tax forms available at the library. |
Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| One-On-One Genealogy Assistance | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons starting at 1:00 pm. Please call or stop by to schedule an appointment. |
| Computer Mouse Practice Learn how to use a computer mouse and improve your clicking skills with a self-paced training course. |
Please call or stop by the library for an appointment anytime. |
| One-On-One Computer Help Spend one hour with an expert. Advance registration is required. |
Monday and Friday afternoons. Please call or stop by the library to make an appointment. |
| Writers Group Bring your manuscript to read and have critiqued. Contact Lloyd Wilson at (727) 267-5612 for more information. |
Fridays @ 10:00 am |
| History Discussion Group |
Wednesday, Feb. 1 @ 1:30 pm |
| Fiction Into Film Series Join us for a discussion on selected short stories followed by a free showing of their film versions led by Charles Shaffert. In honor of Black History Month, this week's title will be The Man Who Was Almost a Man by Richard Wright. Copies of the story are available at the Reference Desk. |
Tuesday, Feb. 7 @ 2:30 pm |
| eBook Training Learn how to download eBooks from the library to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or Smartphone. Devices will be on hand to test out and compare. Space is limited. Registration is required. |
Tuesday, Feb. 7 @ 4:30 pm |
| Business Startup Basics Free seminar presented by the Pinellas County chapter of SCORE. Registration is required. |
Tuesday, Feb. 7 @ 7:00 pm |
| Expand Your Horizons Book Club This month's selection is The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks. Join us for a lively discussion. New members are welcome. |
Wednesday, Feb. 8 @ 3:30 pm |
| Library Board Meeting |
Thursday, Feb. 9 @ 4:00 pm |
| The Tampa Bay Area During the Civil War Enjoy a detailed account of what happened in the Tampa Bay Area during the Civil War including activity between Union Navy and Southern blockade vessels and runners, Fort Brooke and various battles and skirmishes which took place in the area. Presented by historian and author Keith Kohl. Copies of Florida's Civil War Years will also be available for sale and signing. |
Friday, Feb. 10 @ 2:00 pm |
| Needlecraft Group Open to anyone who knits, crochets, embroiders, or does any other needlecrafts. Bring your projects, share ideas, or ask questions. All skill levels welcome. |
Monday, Feb. 13 @ 6:30 pm |
| Adults and Crafts Club Join our adults-only monthly craft club and create a featured project. This month's topic is Duct Tape. Learn how to create glamorous earrings from duct tape! Registration is required due to limited seating. Supplies are provided. Program is free of charge. |
Tuesday, Feb. 14 @ 6:00 pm |
| History Discussion Group Topic: The Electoral College. |
Wednesday, Feb. 15 @ 1:30 pm |
| Citizens Alliance for Progress (CAP): Celebrating 30 Years (1982-2012) Come learn about CAP's history in Tarpon Springs and the variety of services that Citizens Alliance for Progress provides to the community! Presented by David Archie, Tarpon Springs Mayor and CAP Executive Director. Light refreshments will be served. |
Wednesday, Feb. 15 @ 6:30 pm |
| Early Schoolday Release Movie For all ages. Please call for title. Free of charge. |
Wednesday, Feb. 22 @ 3:00 pm |
| Needlecraft Group Open to anyone who knits, crochets, embroiders, or does any other needlecrafts. Bring your projects, share ideas, or ask questions. All skill levels welcome. |
Wednesday, Feb. 22 @ 6:30 pm |
| Book Discussion Group This month's selection is Bad Move by Linwood Barclay. |
Thursday, Feb 23 @ 12:00 pm |
| Genealogy Research Group A free casual exchange of genealogy research methods and tips for online and traditional searching. Featured databases are Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. Beginners as well as advanced researchers are welcome. Please bring your own laptop or call to reserve one. |
Monday, Feb 27 @ 6:30 pm |
| eBook Training Learn how to download eBooks from the library to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or Smartphone. DEvices will be on hand to test out and compare. Space is limited. Registration is required. |
Tuesday, Feb. 28 @ 6:00 pm |
| Preschool Story Time For ages 3-5. Join us for age-appropriate stories, fun, puppet shows, crafts and more! No registration. |
Thursdays @ 10:15 am |
| Mother Goose Toddler Time For ages 1-3. Stories, music and fun just right for toddlers and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
Fridays @ 10:15 am and 11:00 am |
| Craft Club For ages 6-12. Registration is required. |
Friday, Feb. 3 @ 4:30 pm |
| Manga Book Club For ages 12 and up. If you like manga, graphic novels, and anime, then this new club is the place for you! Come hang out and discuss manga and anime and meet other teens who share your interests. Each month new titles and series will be selected to read and discuss. Members will also enjoy watching popular anime episodes and help review and recommend new books. |
Monday, Feb. 6 @ 6:30 pm |
| Valentine's Day Saturday Craft For all ages. Make and take a valentine bookmark. |
Saturday, Feb. 11 @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Teen Chocolate Party For ages 10-17. Games, food, fun and chocolate! Registration is required. |
Saturday, Feb. 11 @ 2:00 pm |
| Early Schoolday Release Movie For all ages. Please call for title. Free of charge. |
Wednesday, Feb. 22 @ 3:00 pm |