Clubs and Meetings in February

Genealogy Club of Osceola County

This month the club will be presenting Monarchs at Dawn a lecture about the awakening of interest in family history by Joanne Schwandes.

Hart Memorial
Sunday, February 3 at 2 p.m.
Lillie Room, 2nd Floor


Library Advisory Board

Meetings are free and open to the public and anyone interested in library policy or who wishes to bring ideas before the board are welcome to come.

St. Cloud
Wednesday, February 6 at 5 p.m.
Barbara U. Thornton Room, 2nd Floor


Osceola Writers Group

If you are writing a novel, a poem, a song, or a magazine article then come and join the Osceola Writers' Group. Network with the group to find a critique partner, or just share problems and find solutions.

St. Cloud
Tuesday, February 19 at 6.30 p.m.
Robert A. Fisk Room, 2nd Floor


Book Club

Buenaventura Lakes
Thursday, February 21 at 10 a.m.
Open Space
Discussing "Eureka" by Jim Lehrer.

Poinciana
Thursday, February 28 at 2 p.m.
Open Space
Discussing "The Choice" by Nicholas Sparks.

Memoirs Workshops in February

Writing Your Memoirs Workshops

In conjunction with Black History Month we are offering this fantastic new set of workshops at the Library. This six week series is a therapeutic way to share your personal memories.

Getting Started
Thursday, February 7

Insperation
Thursday, Feburary 14

How Stories Come Together
Thursday, Feburary 21

Choice and Challenges
Thursday, February 28

Interviewing and Research
Thursday, March 6

Publish Your Memoirs
Thursday, March 13

Classes begin at 6 p.m. and are limited to 20 attendees. For questions or to register over the phone call 407.742.8888. To sign up online check out our events calendar.

Author Frequita Slade Performs at Osceola Library

Author Frequita Slade

Joining us for Black History Month public speaker and author of "Colored Girl", Frequita Slade will perform as "Anelsa" reading from her book of short stories and poems.

Anelsa uses the podium and the pen to explore the black experience and the human experience in all of its manifest forms. Dressed in period clothing, Anelsa takes her audiences back to a time when we were family, we were united, we had respect, and we loved each other; a time when we were at our best. A time when we were colored.

Poinciana
Wednesday, February 13 at 5 p.m.

Hart Memorial
Wednesday, February 20 at 5 p.m.

Afrikan Griot Kwabena Dinizulu at Osceola Library

Come and celebrate Black History Month with us at the Osceola Library System. We have several events going all through February for everyone from childrens to adults.

Aesop to Hip Hop

The Afrikan Oral Tradition

Kwabena Dinizulu, a nationally known performance artist, critically acclaimed poet, and griot (Afrikan Storyteller) will present a special Family Storytelling presentation that addresses cultural diversity and character development. Bring the entire family along for his engaging tales.

Buenaventura Lakes

Tuesday, February 19 at 3.30 p.m.

St. Cloud

Tuesday, February 19 at 6.30 p.m.

Poinciana

Wednesday, February 20 at 3.30 p.m.

Hart Memorial

Wednesday, February 20 at 6.30 p.m.

February Grant Workshops at the Osceola Library

Our popular grantwriting workshop series continues on this February. There is plenty to learn for aspiring grant writers of all levels so sign up for a free and informative learning experience. We offer two different types of workshops, the Lunch & Learn where participants are encouraged to bring a lunch along with them and Grant Writing Workshops. Each workshop has a limited space of 20 open spots so registration is required. Check out our events calendar to register online or call 407.742.8888 to sign up over the phone.


Grant Writing Lunch & Learn

Logic Models - A Birds Eye View, Workshop 1

Learn how the Library, the internet, Foundation Center Search, Grant.gov, Guidestar, and other sources can imporve your search success and make you the Sherlock Holmes of grants research. This workshop is helpful for beginners and intermediate grant writers.

Wednesday, February 6
12 noon
Hart Memorial, Lillie Room, 2nd floor


Logic Models - A Birds Eye View, Workshop 2

It's important to match the mission of your funder to the mission of your organization. A scatter gun approach to applying for grants will waste your time and create a negative impression for funders. Learn the many ways to be sure your mission is compatible with the funders. Beginners will find this workshop useful.

Wednesday, February 13
12 noon
Hart Memorial, Lillie Room, 2nd floor


Grant Writing Workshop

Surviving the First Cut

Want to learn how to make it past that first step of the grant writing process? Join the Grant Resource Network of Osceola County in brainstomring with lots of attendee interaction. Open to anyone interested in sparpening their skills at grant writing.

Wednesday, February 13
3 p.m.
Hart Memorial, Lillie Room, 2nd floor

Crafters' Corner - One Stroke Painting

Crafters' Corner returns in February with a whole new set of workshops. Cathy Elstermann will be demonstrating Donna Dewberry's One Stroke painting technique just in time to romance you into Valentine's Day.

This workshop is free and open to all and supplies are provided so grab a friend and come enjoy.

Poinciana
Saturday, February 2
2 p.m.
Ponciana Room

St. Cloud
Thursday, February 7
6.30 p.m.
Robert A. Fisk Room, 2nd Floor

Buenaventura Lakes
Saturday, February 9
2 p.m.
Open Space

Class size is limited to 15 people each session so registration is required. Sign up online at our events calendar or call 407.742.8888 to register over the phone.

Tim Dorsey Book Tour Stops at Osceola Library

New York Times bestselling author Tim Dorsey will be making a stop on his national book tour right here in Osceola County at Hart Memorial! Mr. Dorsey is the author of such novels as Florida Roadkill, Torpedo Juice, The Big Bamboo, and Hurricane Punch.

Come and join us for this very special event. Mr. Dorsey will be talking about his new novel Atomic Lobster, which is set to be released January 22. If you've never had the chance to meet and talk to the author, don' t miss this great opportunity.

Mr. Dorsey lives in Tampa and has been a resident of Florida since his family moved here when he was one year old. His books are filled with wacky villains and packed with Florida history, past and present. For more information on the author and his books check out his website.

So come on by Hart Memorial to meet the author Sunday, February 3. The event will be held in the downstairs viewing area and is set to start at 3:30 p.m. For questions or for more information call us at 407.742.8888.

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