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May 14th, 2008
04:33 pm - Sunshine State Readers for 08/09 are out
Check out the lists of Sunshine State Readers available from the Library!
Here's the list - click the title and find out if the one you're looking for is available. There's also links to easily printable lists available from the Clearwater Public Library System's Kids' Page!
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March 13th, 2008
03:19 pm - Great Explorations to Host Programs at Clearwater Main Library
Join the Clearwater Main Library for a series of programs presented by Great Explorations, The Children’s Museum. Geared toward students in grades 3 through 5, the first program, Once Upon A Time, will be Saturday, March 15 at 2 p.m. Stories will be told in an atmosphere of wonder, excitement and surprise.
On April 12 at 2 p.m., children will learn what it takes to be a performer as they go through a training session called Acting 4 U Performing Arts. The last program, Kid Kemistry, is May 17 at 2 p.m. This scientific presentation teaches the difference between substance and solution. Great Explorations, The Children’s Museum, is located in St. Petersburg.
All programs are free.
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February 3rd, 2008
02:53 pm - Improvisational Acting for Ages 11 – 18 at the Clearwater Main Library
If you have a passion for theatre, have always wanted to be an actor, and enjoy low-key theatre fun, then come to the Clearwater Main Library for an improvisational acting workshop. The program, for youth ages 11 – 18, is titled “On Stage, Off Stage” and will be held on Monday, Feb. 4, 4:30 p.m.
Amateur actors will practice a short one-act play and perform it for each other. Snacks will be provided.
Call 562-4970, ext. 5236 for more information and to register.
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October 16th, 2007
02:21 pm - Modeling For Fun and Profit Workshop at Clearwater’s North Greenwood Library
The Clearwater North Greenwood Library will host a modeling workshop for all ages on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. Children, teens, and adults are invited to attend this session.
Learn modeling and marketing tips from model and actress Ro Martinez. Ro Martinez has been a model and actress for twenty years and has appeared in numerous commercials and print ads for companies such as Walt Disney, Busch Gardens, AT&T, Nike, and Bank of America. She also appeared regularly on the Home Shopping Network.
For more information call (727) 462-6895.
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02:18 pm - Some thoughts and observations on video gaming at the North Greenwood Library
There are some skeptics out there who may think gaming at the library is not a productive activity, but before any judgments are made, they should observe a gaming session at one of our libraries.
While kids and teens can use the library computers to game at any time, group gaming sessions foster cooperation, sharing, and camaraderie. As I sit in the back, I am almost invisible to the kids. They themselves determine when their time is up on the Wii and give up their controller. They themselves decide when they want to change games on the PS2. They help each other out when someone is not familiar with a particular game. The gaming room becomes a little democratic society where the decisions are not made by one person, but by the kids. They learning to work together and are having fun in the library at the same time. Isn’t this what it is all about?
Come join us at the North Greenwood Library for our next gaming session on October 16th @ 4:00 PM or check out the action at the East Branch on October 13th @ 1:00 PM, or at the Main Library October 23 @ 5:30 PM. Gaming @ your Library. It’s more than just playing games...
Lisa/North Greenwood
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June 6th, 2007
10:34 am - School is Out, Learning Continues
It’s time to keep your kids and teens actively learning this summer. The Clearwater libraries offer many options to keep their minds active during June and July. Highlighted programs for kids during June include: - Cartooning Party: Learn how to draw cartoons with Leah Lopez at East Library, Monday, June 11, 1 p.m.
- Didgeridoo Down Under: Watch an Australian-themed show with music, art, storytelling, dancing, puppetry, comedy, and environmental education at Main Library, Monday, June 11, 2 p.m.
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Touch and see live sea animals and artifacts at Countryside Library, Tuesday, June 12, 2 p.m.; North Greenwood Library, Wednesday, June 27, 11 a.m.
- Mad Science Experiments: Help out with science-themed experiments at North Greenwood Library, Wednesday, June 13, 11 a.m.
- Publix Kids Cooking: (Ages 8-12), Chef Bil Mitchell hosts a cooking demo with a Transformers theme at Main Library, Thursday, June 14, 12 p.m.
- Ronald McDonald: Join Ronald with stories, songs, and magic at Beach Recreation Center, Thursday, June 14, 10:45 a.m.; East Library, Thursday, June 14, 2 p.m.
- Drumming Circle: Encounter a rhythmic experience at Main Library, Monday, June 18, 2 p.m.; Countryside Library, Tuesday, June 19, 2 p.m.; North Greenwood Library, Wednesday, June 20, 11 a.m.; East Library, Thursday, June 21, 2 p.m.
- Tricky Dogs: Watch a circus-style dog act featuring four Terriers, one Poodle and their pet human Rick Martin at Main Library, Monday, June 25, 2 p.m.
- Earthlings’ Electric Washboard Band: Have fun with unique instruments, special effects, costumes, and comedy at Countryside Library, Tuesday, June 26, 2 p.m.
- Abrakadoodle Art: Design like book author and illustrator, Eric Carle, at East Library, Thursday, June 28, 2 p.m. (Ages 6-12).
Highlighted programs for teens during June include: - Teen News Crew: Be a reporter and writer, and help create a newsletter at Main Library, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 p.m.
- Video Gaming: Play video games on large screens at North Greenwood Library, Thursday, June 7, 21, 4 p.m.; East Library, Saturday, June 16, 1 p.m.; Countryside Library, Saturday, June 9, 1 p.m.; Main Library, Thursday, June 14, 6 p.m.
- Anime & Manga Club: Cartoonist, Leah Lopez, teaches teens to draw Anime on June 11, 1 p.m. Watch Anime movies on June 25, 1 p.m. at East Library.
- Manga Art Contest: Entries will be accepted June 4 – July 27. Pick-up and drop-off entry at any Clearwater library.
Clearwater libraries offer an unlimited amount of programs with a variety of themes, including puppet shows, story times, ventriloquism, music, juggling, book clubs, and chalk drawing. For more details, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5244 or visit your local library. Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees.
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May 23rd, 2007
11:29 am - Shana Banana Entertains @ Clearwater Libraries
Award-winning singer/songwriter, Shana Banana, will perform at Clearwater libraries to kick-off the summer programs: Shana Banana’s shows and songs encompass a variety of themes, including reading, movement, imagination, the ocean, the environment, and acceptance of others. She presents songs and stories from other cultures, from Japanese to Caribbean to American Indian, and encourages kids to learn simple foreign language words and numbers. Shana has earned Parents' Choice and NAPPA awards, Kids First! endorsement, 2000-2001 nominations for Campus Activities Family and Children's Entertainer of the Year, and an invitation to perform at the White House. Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees. For more information on this event and other notable programs, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5244.
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May 1st, 2007
01:06 pm - 2 Program updates
Publix Cooking School
Gift from the Heart to Please her Palate Publix Apron’s Cooking School Chef Bil Mitchell prepares a Mother’s Day feast (Pork Tenderloin with Raspberry Sauce, Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, and Strawberries Romanoff), Thursday, May 10, at the Clearwater Main Library. Beginning at 11 a.m., 25 tickets to the sample table will be given out. Program begins at noon. Recipes and additional seating will be available. For more information, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284. Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees.
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When School is Out, Learning Continues It’s not too early to start planning ways to keep your kids and teens actively learning this summer. The Clearwater libraries offer many options to keep their minds active during June and July.
Highlighted programs for kids during June include: - Shana Banana, Main, Countryside, North Greenwood, East, June 4 – 7
- Cartooning Party, East Library, June 11
- Didgeridoo Down Under, Main Library, June 11
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Countryside, North Greenwood, June 12, 27
- Mad Science Experiments, North Greenwood Library, June 13
- Publix Kids Cooking, Main Library, June 14
Ronald McDonald, East Library, June 14 - Tricky Dogs, Beach Recreation Center, Main Library, June 14, 25
- Drumming Circle, Main, Countryside, North Greenwood, East, June 18 – 21
- Earthlings’ Electric Washboard Band, Countryside Library, June 26
- Abrakadoodle Art, East Library, June 28
Highlighted programs for teens during June include: - Teen News Crew, Main Library, Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Video Gaming, North Greenwood, East, Countryside, Main, June 7 - 21
- Anime & Manga Club, East Library, June 11, 25
Art Contest, all branches, entries will be accepted June 4 – July 27
Clearwater libraries offer an unlimited amount of programs with a variety of themes, including puppet shows, story times, ventriloquism, music, juggling, book clubs, and chalk drawing. For times and more information, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5244 or visit www.myclearwater.com/cpl. Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees.
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March 27th, 2007
10:48 am - Come Together @ Your Library: Celebrate National Library Week April 15-21
National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide. The Clearwater Public Library System is celebrating National Library Week with the following youth and teen activities:- Boca Beth, an interactive children's class with music, movement and props for Spanish-English education, Wednesday, April 18, 10 a.m. at Countryside Library, and Wednesday, April 25, 10 a.m. at East Library
- Cartooning Workshop, ages 4 and up learn how to draw cartoons with Leah Lopez, Tuesday, April 17, 7 p.m. at Countryside Library, and Saturday, April 21, 2 p.m. at East Library
- Video Gaming Night, play video games on large projectors for gaming consoles such as Xbox, Wii, Playstation and Gamecube, Thursday, April 19, 6 p.m. at Main Library. Bring a controller (if you have one).
Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees. For more information, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5244.
"Everyday, libraries in big cities and small towns, colleges and universities, in schools and in businesses help transform their communities," says Barbara Pickell, Library Director. "At our library, people of all backgrounds can come together for community meetings, lectures and programs, to do research with the assistance of a trained professional, to get a job or to find homework help."
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
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