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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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January 6th, 2008
12:34 pm - Clearwater Main Library Hosts Scholar’s Choice Lecture Series
The Scholar’s Choice Lecture and Discussion Series returns with An Old Man’s Love by Anthony Trollope, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library. Dr. Nancy Jane Tyson from the Department of English at the University of South Florida will lead the lecture.
The lecture and discussion series continues with Candide by Voltaire, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m., with Dr. Maryhelen Harmon; On God: An Uncommon Conversation by Norman Mailer Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m., with Dr. Phillip Sipiora.
Limited copies of the books are available in advance of each lecture at the Clearwater Main Library. The Scholar’s Choice Lecture and Discussion Series explores literary classics as well as popular works. Brochures on the lecture series are available at all Clearwater Public Library System locations.
Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284 for more information on this free series. Reservations are not required.
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December 9th, 2007
12:05 pm - Publix Apron’s Cooking School at the Clearwater Main Library
Join Publix Apron’s Cooking School Chef Bill Mitchell as he demonstrates recipes for festive holiday entertaining, noon - 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Clearwater Main Library. On the menu: Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip; Smoked Salmon Mousse; and Chocolate Cherry Truffles. Twenty-five tickets to the sample table will be given out, beginning at 11 a.m. Recipes and additional seating will also be available at the program.
This free program is part of the Main Library’s Menus at Main Series. No sign up is necessary. For more information, call (727) 562-4970 ext. 5284.
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October 22nd, 2007
02:11 pm - Sherrill Milnes Week, Oct. 22 – 25, at the Clearwater Main Library
The Clearwater Main Library and the Pinellas Opera League will host three exciting opera programs surrounding legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes.
- Opera enthusiast Middy Larson will host a one-hour retrospective of Mr. Milnes’ career, Mon., Oct. 22, 2 p.m. This lecture will include video from his performances.
- Opera Rocks, a ten-week lecture series at the library hosted by Dr. Michael Blauner, will feature Giuseppe Verdi's opera Macbeth with Milnes starring in the title role, Wed., Oct. 24, noon.
- An Afternoon with Sherrill Milnes will take place Thurs., Oct. 25, 2 p.m. The renowned opera star will talk about his career, which includes countless performances with two fellow giants of the opera world, the late soprano Beverly Sills and tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Copies of his newly released and revised autobiography, American Aria...Encore will be available for sale and signing.
A five-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner, Sherrill Milnes was a leading baritone at the Metropolitan Opera for 32 years and is recognized as the leading Verdi baritone worldwide of his generation. Milnes conquered the opera major houses of the world including the Met, London's Covent Garden, LaScala, Paris, Vienna, Barcelona, Munich, Salzburg, Buenos Aires, Hamburg and Moscow's Bolshoi. Since retirement from the stage his teaching career has taken him from Toronto to Tel Aviv, Italy, and Finland. In addition, Milnes has done Master Classes at Juilliard, the Manhattan School of Music in New York, and at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. Currently, he is artistic director for VoicExperience, a unique training program that offers performance and study opportunities for singers in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the United States. Milnes is also artistic advisor to Opera Tampa, which is affiliated with the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
All three programs are free to the public, no reservations necessary and will take place at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. For more information, call (727) 562-4970 ext. 5284.
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September 11th, 2007
01:37 pm - 2 creative programs
Distinguished Poet to Kick off Poetry Series at Clearwater Main Library Poet Peter Meinke will kick off Clearwater Public Library System’s poetry series with a poetry reading and book signing Thursday, Sept 20 at 7 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library. Peter Meinke has published 15 books of poems, seven in the prestigious Pitt Poetry Series, the most recent being The Contracted World in 2006. His poetry has received many awards, and his book of short stories, The Piano Tuner, won the 1986 Flannery O’Connor Award. He directed the Writing Workshop at Eckerd College for 27 years, and has often been writer-in-residence at other colleges and universities. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, and dozens of other magazines. He and his wife, artist Jeanne Clark, have lived in St. Petersburg since 1966. In the spring of 2008 he’ll be “Distinguished Poet-in-Residence” at Wichita State University, Wichita, KS. For more information call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284.
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Calling All Aspiring Painters The Clearwater Public Library is offering free painting classes featuring Donna Dewberry's One-Stroke Painting technique, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, at the North Greenwood Library. Materials will be provided. Learn the basics of Donna Dewberry's famous brush strokes from certified instructor Debbie Worcester. Donna Dewberry is an American artist and author who developed the One Stroke painting technique. She has written more than 70 books and is also a columnist in a variety of magazines. The class is free and limited to 16 students. To register call the North Greenwood Library at (727) 462-6895.
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September 6th, 2007
02:51 pm - Starting a Business or Writing a Business Plan?
Aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners can learn how to start or maintain a healthy business during 10 Steps to Starting a Successful Small Business, Wednesday, Sept. 12 and Nov. 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., and Planning for Your Business, Oct. 24, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. One-on-one business counseling sessions are offered on Tuesdays, between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5045 to register. All classes are held at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. in partnership with SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Business). Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees. For more information, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5045
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02:17 pm - Author to Visit Clearwater Main Library
Author Lynn Marie Smith will discuss her book, Rolling Away: My Agony with Ecstasy, and will lecture on the dangers of drug abuse and addiction Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.
Smith grew up in a small, rural town in Pennsylvania, and then moved to New York City to pursue her dream of acting. In the city she discovered new people, ideas and the drug that almost ruined her life, ecstasy. Rolling Away documents her path to addiction and the struggle to put her life back together and survive.
Smith has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, MTV’s True Life and is a member of the advisory board for the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. This lecture is for teens and adults ages 14 and up.
For more information visit www.rollingaway.com, or call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5244.
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July 30th, 2007
08:43 am - Publix Chef & A Show at Clearwater Library
Families can join Publix Apron’s Cooking School Chef Bil Mitchell as he hosts a cooking demo followed with a pirate themed movie. Beginning at 11 a.m., 25 tickets to the sample table wil41l be given out Thursday, August 9, at the Clearwater Main Library. Program starts at 12 p.m. Recipes and additional seating will be available. On the pirate themed menu: Cannonball Risotto Croquettes, Caribbean Jerk Parrot Wings, and Walk the Plank Shark Bites.
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. 5284.
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July 24th, 2007
08:42 am - Magic Appears at Clearwater Library
Mark the Balloon Guy’s Magic Show will serve up magic, reading, and fun at the Clearwater Main Library, Thursday, August 2, 7 p.m.
Mark “the Balloon Guy” Byrne was named "Most Original Performer" by the International Brotherhood of Magicians in the Strolling Olympics. Mark is a world-class balloon twister and each creation is individually sculpted to fit people's personalities.
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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July 23rd, 2007
11:22 am - Rock and Roll Concert at Main Library
It’s been a high-energy summer at all Clearwater Libraries and what better way to end the season than with a rock show. Last year the quirky, carefree, music of Detroit's The High Strung (or their myspace) electrified patrons across the nation with their Beatlesque jams. This year the band is roaming the country again and headed to the Clearwater Main Library. on Monday, August 6, 2 p.m.
The High Strung will play a full-set and will solicit the audience's help in writing and improvising a song on the spot. The band will also record the library show and burn a copy on CD for each participating library.
The High Strung were hailed by Rolling Stone magazine, NPR, and the Washington Post. Their videos have been on MTV and they have been featured in Entertainment Weekly and Spin magazines. .
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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11:20 am - Star Wars Fans Unite at Main Library
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Star Wars movie by watching it, winning prizes for best costume, and competing in trivia contests, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2 - 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library. Refreshments provided and participants are encouraged to bring memorabilia. All ages are welcome.
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. 5284.
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July 10th, 2007
04:00 pm - Celebrate Beach Library’s 46th Birthday
To celebrate the 46th birthday of the Clearwater Beach Library, Anne Garris will present a program, “Growing Up Free on Clearwater Beach” on Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., at the Clearwater Beach Library, 483 Mandalay Ave. The library is normally closed at this time and it will be open only for this program. Refreshments provided.
Garris, a lifelong resident of Clearwater Beach, will speak about the history of the area, what it was like growing up here, and how it has changed. On July 19, 1961, the Clearwater Beach Library opened.
Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees. For more information, call (727) 562-4970 x5284.
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June 13th, 2007
12:26 pm - Kids Cooking Class Celebrates Transformers
Kids, ages 8 – 12, can join Publix Apron’s Cooking School Chef Bil Mitchell as he hosts a cooking demo with a Transformers theme, Thursday, June 14, 12 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library. Limited to 25 participants.
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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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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April 20th, 2007
04:06 pm - Clearwater Libraries Offer Spanish Programs
Upcoming Spanish programs at Clearwater libraries are as follows:
Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), by attending Boca Beth, an interactive children's class with music, puppets, movement, creativity, and props that teach basic Spanish to English-speaking children, ages 4-8. The celebration is Wednesday, April 25, 10 a.m. at East Library.
Call (727) 669-1280 for more information. El día de los niños/El día de los libros is a celebration of children, families, and reading held annually on April 30 and emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Circulo de Lectura, Spanish language book discussion group meets monthly to discuss bestselling Spanish authors, themes, and literature. Next meeting is Wednesday, May 23 at the Main Library, 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or pick up something at the library’s Bookworm Café. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284, for more information. Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees. Media Note: For more information, call auren Tarsi, City of Clearwater Public Information Specialist, (727) 562-4834.
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April 5th, 2007
03:01 pm - Focus on Safety @ Your Library
Learn about crimes that target the elderly such as telemarketing and mail fraud, financial exploitation, identity theft, foreign lotteries, elder abuse, and the Senior Safety Phone Project. For tips on how to stay alert of these crimes, attend Senior Alert, a 2-hour program on Tuesday, April 17, 2 p.m. at Countryside Library.
Senior Alert is presented by Gay Wiechec, Victim Advocate Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Clearwater’s Office on Aging. Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees.
For more information, call (727) 669-1290.
The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. is a private non-profit agency serving seniors and their caregivers in Pasco and Pinellas counties in Florida since 1974. Designated by the Department of Elder Affairs as the Area Agency on Aging for Planning and Service Area 5, the agency's focus is on funding, advocacy, services and programs for seniors in the two-county area of west central Florida.
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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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March 19th, 2007
10:12 am - Book Club Engages Imagination and Intellect
Self-reliant thinkers and readers can attend Great Books adult book club to read and search for answers to fundamental questions raised by The Grand Inquisitor by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Thursday, April 12, 1:30 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284 for copies of the text. No registration necessary. Clearwater library programs are a public service offered at no cost to attendees.
The Great Books Foundation is an independent, nonprofit educational organization with a mission to help people think and share ideas. The Foundation was established in 1947 to promote liberal education for the general public and extended its mission to children with the introduction of Junior Great Books. It has helped thousands of people, internationally, to begin their own discussion groups in schools, libraries, and community centers.
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