Saturday, May 26, 2012

Storytimes, crafts, and more!

Take your kids to the Library for fun storytimes, crafts, and games!

Toddler Tales
Walkers from 18-36 months are invited to dance, sing, do finger-plays, and listen to great stories. These storytimes help encourage emerging language skills.
■ BVL     Mondays at 10:00 am
■ VMSC     Tuesdays at 10:00 am
■ PC     Wednesdays at 10:00 am
■ HMC     Thursdays at 10:00 am

PreSchool Rockin’ Readers
Preschoolers and their grownups are invited to theme-based storytimes geared for the interests and development stages of three-five year old. Join in songs, flannel board stories rhymes, and books-of course! This interactive program builds early literacy skills.
■ BVL     Mondays at 11:00 am
■ VMSC     Tuesdays at 11:00 am
■ PC     Wednesdays at 11:00 am
■ HMC     Thursdays at 11:00 am

Baby and Me
It's a baby and parent meet-and-greet at the Library! Grownups and little ones up to 18 months are invited to socialize at this stay-and-play program. Come to the Library for networking, sharing and some early literacy activities with infants.
Children birth to 18 months
■ VMSC     Tuesdays at 9:15 am

Mother Goose Storytime
Join this big ol' fun storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. A mixture of favorite stories, songs, and fingerplays geared for toddlers and preschoolers will delight & entertain.
Toddlers and preschoolers
■ WO    Fridays at 10:30 am


Kidz Kaboom
Hey Kids! Imaginations go KABOOM in this afterschool program for 1st to 5th graders. Investigations, exploration and creativity skills are the only things needed to join in this fun program series. A different theme is featured each month for cool activities, stories, games, crafts, and more.
  ■ VMSC            Tuesdays at 4:00 pm
  ■ BVL             Wednesdays at 2:30 pm
  ■ PC             Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
  ■ HMC             Thursdays at 4:00 pm


Monday, May 21, 2012

Dance Team Presentation by Chestnut Elementary

Get ready for the delightful dancers of Chestnut Elementary. Directed by Christine Carter,these darling 3rd - 5th dancers will dazzle. Please attend to support these talented and hardworking kids that live in Osceola County!

Join us at the Poinciana Library at 6:00 pm on May 24.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Learn a language on the go!

Do you use Mango Languages, the Library's language learning database available for FREE on your computer at home? 

Now you can use Mango on your mobile device! With the free iPhone and Android apps from Mango, you can access the same awesome courses available through from the Osceola Library System when you’re on the go.

For the apps to work, you must have an account with Mango set up through the library’s website, and an iPhone or Android mobile device. Once the apps and lessons have been downloaded, you can learn at your own pace, with or without an internet connection. To create an account, go here.  Have your Library card handy!

To download the app, go to the app store on your mobile device and search for "mango."

To learn more about the Mango app, click here.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Download music for free!


Friday, April 27, 2012

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Get Coupon Savvy


Save Money by cutting coupons! Learn about the latest and best sources for coupons as well as how to "decipher the deal" to better compare possible savings as compared to brand identity. This class is presented by County Extension Services.

Please Pre-register online, by calling the Library at 407.742.8888, or in person at your neighborhood Library Branch.

Click here for dates, times, and locations.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Food for Fee$


GET A FRESH START!


Amnesty week is April 9-15. Clear your unpaid overdue fees while helping the community! Join the Osceola Library System in partnering with the local Green Bag Project to help donate food to those in need.

For every non-perishable, sealed, food item you donate at the Library, you will receive a $1.00 credit towards your overdue fees.



In-Demand Food Items:

  • Canned Food
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Peanut butter (plastic container)
  • Jelly (plastic container)
  • Soup Packages
  • Oatmeal
There’s no limit on the amount you can donate.