New Netlibrary Media Center

The NetLibrary, the place where Library customers can find downloadable audiobooks, is offering a new product called a Media Center. It is a free application that you can download and install on your computer that makes it easier for you to listen to the eAudiobooks from the NetLibrary. The Media Center will now download and transfer your audiobooks to your portable listening devices with just one click.

For more information and to download the application, click here.

Parents' Night Out

Have a child age 5 and up who is ready to be a happy camper? Then drop off your school age child at the Library for a special, “kids only” camp out! Temporarily changed into “Camp WannaRead” there will be plenty of activities to keep your child busily entertained while adults enjoy a night out on the town in Historic Kissimmee!

When: September 4, 2009
Time: 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Where: Hart Memorial Central library

For more information, click here.

Space is limited for this free program, so please pre-register to reserve a spot for your young adventurer! Pre-registration begins on August 1, 2009.

Paws-to-Read

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 is strongly encouraged as spots are limited.

Click on the dates and times below to register.

Saturday, August 15 at 2:00 PM - Hart Memorial Central Library
Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 PM - Veterans Memorial St Cloud Library

To see more events, check out the Summer Event Guide online or check the Online Event Calendar.

August Super Sunday Cinema

"Race to Witch Mountain"
The Race Is On!
Rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
Runtime: 98 minutes

Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 PM at the Hart Memorial Central Library, Buenavantura Lakes Library, and Poinciana Library.

To see more events, check out the Summer Event Guide online or check the Online Event Calendar.

Progress Ahead

The following services will be unavailable at all libraries from Tuesday, August 4th to Monday, August 10th:

• Printing
• Placing holds
• Reviewing your library account online
• The online catalog
  

For more information, call 407-742-8888.