Harpist Kathleen Attanasi Performs at Osceola Library

Harpist Kathleen Attanasi is back again to perform at the Library all throughout March. For Going Green and St. Patricks Day she will be playing a selection of Irish tunes and other enchanting songs.

Buenaventura Lakes
Monday, March 10 at 11.30 a.m.

St. Cloud
Tuesday, March 11 at 11.30 a.m.

Poinciana
Wednesday, March 12 at 11.30 a.m.

West Osceola
Thursday, March 14 at 12 Noon

Hart Memorial
Monday, March 17 at 11.30 a.m.

For any questions or more information call 407.742.8888.

Clubs and Meetings in March

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, March 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.

Wednesday, March 6
Call for location and time.


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, March 18 at 6.30 p.m.
Robert A. Fisk Room, 2nd Floor


Book Club

Buenaventura Lakes
Thursday, March 20 at 10 a.m.
Open Space
Discussing "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards.

Poinciana
Thursday, March 27 at 2 p.m.
Open Space
Discussing "World Without End" by Ken Follet.

March Childrens Events - Going Green!

Read Across America Celebration with GREEN Eggs & Ham and the Cat in the Hat

Bring yourself, bring a crowd.
Do Seussical things, both fun & loud!
A special guest will start things off right,
by leading a pledge to read day and night!
Silly Seuss stories, crafts and games will abound
and nary around will a frown be found!

Hart Memorial Library
Sunday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m.

Oscar Presents: Cat in the Hat (PG)

Bring the family and a snack and go find a seat, for you're in for another wonderful Dr. Seuss treat! Taking one hour and 22 minutes to play, this movie is perfect on this Seussical Day!

Hart Memorial Central Library
Sunday, March 2 at 3:30 p.m.

Green Family Fun Jam

Families will G.R.E.E.N. up- or Get Really Environmentally Efficient Now at today's program! Kirby the Robot and the Solid Waste Department’s Director, Dan Sheaffer, will give tips on taking care of the community while kids and families reuse recyclable materials to make cute crafts!

Hart Memorial Central Library
Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 pm


One Man Junk Band

Bringing music appreciation and conservation together, Vic Larsen, a self-professed "authority on Junk," reuses everyday objects as instruments. Families will be entertained by the musicianship and fun antics of Vic Larsen, and kids are even invited to play instruments made from recycled materials themselves! Get ready to participate in the Musical Grande finale and prepare to be inspired.

Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library
Tuesday, March 18 at 3:30 pm

Veterans’ Memorial Branch Library
Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm

Poinciana Branch Library
Wednesday, March 19 at 3:30 pm

Hart Memorial Central Library
Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30 pm

More March Green Events

An Inconvenient Truth

In keeping with this month's theme to "Go Green" the Library invites you to attend this viewing of an "An Inconvenient Truth", the movie that won awards at the Sundance Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival, and was instrumental in Al Gore being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This movie is rated PG. Some materials may not be a suited for children.

Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m.
Poinciana, Poinciana Room

Tuesday, March 11 at 6 p.m.
Hart Memorial, Lillie Room


Go Green! Green Your Home

Want to find ways to be more energy efficient at home? In this informative and fun workshop you will learn how to make your home more Green and environmentally friendly. Receive lots of good advice and handouts.

Tuesday, March 4 at 11 a.m.
Buenaventura Lakes, Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, March 12 at 11 a.m.
Hart Memorial, Roseada Room

Thursday, March 13 at 11 a.m.
Poinciana, Poinciana Room

Monday, March 17 at 11 a.m.
St. Cloud, Robert A. Fisk Room


Global Warming Traveling Exhibit

How big is your footprint on the earth? Have you ever stopped to wonder how your lifestyle impacts the planet we are living on? Bring your family to view this exhibit and become empowered to 'be the change'. GO GREEN at the Hart Memorial Central Library February 18 through April 4 and enjoy a self-guided tour.

March Crafters Corner: Renew, Reuse, Recycle!

In the spirit of going green we're offering a very special session of our popular Crafters Corner series.

This month, if you want ot have some small part in saving the planet, learn how to renew, reuse, and recycle empties that you normally discard: plastics, containers, jars, and more to create fabulous crafts. This Trash-to-Treasure workship will be presented by Paul Szuch.

Each session is limited to 20 attendees. Call us at 407.742.8888 to register over the phone or visit the events calendar to sign up online.

Tuesday, March 4 at 6 p.m.
Buenaventura Lakes, Open Space

Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m.
St. Cloud, Open Space

Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m.
Poinciana, Open Space

March Grant Workshops

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. Each workshop has a limited space of 20 open spots so registration is required. For more information check out our events calendar to or call 407.742.8888.

Grant Writing 101

This beginners course teaches students where to find funding, prospect research, the basics of proposal writing, and more. To register for this session call Jamie Boyd of the Grants Office at 407.343.3478.

Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m.
Hart Memorial, Lillie Room, 2nd Floor


Grant Writing: Applying for Government Grants on Grants.gov

Learn the registration process. How do you apply via Grants.gov? What are your responsibilities annually to maintain your registration? Register for this class by calling 407.742.8888 or go to our events calendar.

Thursday, March 6 at 12 Noon
Hart Memorial, Lillie Room, 2nd Floor


Grant Writing 102

In this class you will learn types of budgets, direct vs. indirect costs, budget narratives and more. Register with Jamie Boyd of the Grants Office at 407.343.3178. Sign up for this class closes March 3rd.

Monday, March 17 at 10 a.m.
Hart Memorial, Lillie Room, 2nd Floor