This week at the library

TODDLER TALES
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY; BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH; MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Description: 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.
Registration Required: NO

PRESCHOOL ROCKIN READERS & CRAFT
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY; BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH; MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Description: Preschoolers and their grownups are invited to make a craft at today's theme-based storytime geared for the interests and development stages of three-five year olds. Join in songs, flannel board stories rhymes, and books-of course! This interactive program builds early literacy skills.
Instructor: LIBRARY STAFF
Registration Required: NO

KIDZ KABOOM
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 2:30 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY; BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: YOUTH OPEN SPACE--POINCIANA BRANCH; MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Description: 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.
Registration Required: NO

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 3:00 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description: Talk about programs and share ideas of cool stuff to do with the Teen Librarian. Can also be attended online.
Registration Required: NO

FRIENDS OF THE OSCEOLA COUNTY LIBRARY
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: LILLIE ROOM--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: Meeting
Registration Required: NO

STARS TRAINING
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description: STARS - Student Teens Advising Rookie Students! This session is for training teens interested in becoming part of STARS. The "Advising" is aimed at tutoring elementary and middle school students. This session will cover tutoring techniques, etiquette, and how to work successfully with younger students.
Registration Required: NO

BOOK CLUB CHOICE: GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL SOCIETY
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: BOOK CLUB
Description:By Mary Ann Schaffer. A book club born as an alibi during German occupation.
Registration Required:NO

TUTORIALES DE COMPUTACIÓN: INTERNET BÁSICO
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: ¡Aprenda a navegar la red! En este taller conocerá como navegar en Yahoo y Google, como hacer una búsqueda y como navegar con éxito. Nivel 1
Instructor: LIBRARY STAFF
Registration Required: YES

BOOK CLUB CHOICE: SCHOOL OF ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS BY ERICA BAUERMEISTER
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: OPEN SPACE--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: BOOK CLUB
Description: 8 students gather weekly in Lillian's restuarant for cooking classes that weave the lives of the students with the meals they prepared and life lessons learned.
Registration Required: NO

TEEN GAMES
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 3:30 PM
Library: BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: TEEN SPACE--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description: Remember when games were played with a board? Join in the fun with friends on games like Uno, Jenga, Twister, and much more!
Registration Required: NO

SUPERHERO STORYTIME!
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: LILLIE ROOM--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
Event Type: FAMILY EVENT
Description: Calling all kids to show us their true superhero identities! Wear a cape and get ready to leap over buildings in a single bound, fly through the air with the greatest of ease, make a super craft and listen to an even "superer" story! P.S. Don't forget to wear a cape!
Instructor: LIBRARY STAFF
Registration Required: NO

GENEALOGY HELP
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: Members from the Genealogy Club of Osceola County will assist with genealogy research. Located in the Genealogy Lab on the first floor of the Hart Memorial Central Library.
Registration Required: NO

MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
Time: 10:15 AM
Library: WEST OSCEOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: OPEN AREA--WEST OSCEOLA
Event Type: CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Description: 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.
Instructor: LIBRARY STAFF
Registration Required: NO

MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
Time:1 1:00 AM
Library: WEST OSCEOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: OPEN AREA--WEST OSCEOLA
Event Type: CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Description: A repeat of the 10:15 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.
Instructor: LIBRARY STAFF
Registration Required: NO

CRAFTY KIDS CLUB
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 10:30 AM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Event Type: CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Description: Stop by the Library to make a cool craft! Kids Create!
Registration Required: NO

PAWS TO READ
Date:Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time:2:00 PM
Library:HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location:LILLIE ROOM--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
Event Type:FAMILY EVENT
Description: It's a Dog Day afternoon in the Library! Read to Cassie and Januz, big lovable pups who love listening to a good story! Graduates of the R.E.A.D. program, Reading Education Assistance Dogs, Cassie and Januz and their handlers have been certified in pet therapy. Parents need to sign a release form, and pre-registration opens three weeks prior to the program and is strongly encouraged as spots are limited. Pre-register by visiting or calling the Library at 407.742.8888. Customers may also pre-register online by clicking on the detailed description of this event and submitting their information.
Registration Required: YES

SUPER SATURDAY CINEMA
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY; VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH; THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: FAMILY EVENT
Description: Bring the family and snacks to enjoy a fun family movie on the Library's big screen. This movie is rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested: some material may not be suitable for children. Runtime: 98 minutes. Movie: "Battle for Terra"
Instructor: LIBRARY STAFF
Registration Required: NO