Events for January 10 - 16

SUPER SUNDAY CINEMA: JULIE & JULIA
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: Ambition. Butter. Do You Have What It Takes? Nominated for Golden Globes,this is the intertwined story of Julia Child's start in the cooking profession with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book. With a running time of 123 minutes, this movie is rated PG-13: Parents Strongly cautioned, some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

GOT 2 GAME
Date: Monday, January 11, 2010
Time: 3:30 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description:Game on with Wii and Playstation II systems. Bring games and challenge friends to rounds of Super Smash Bros Brawl, Rock Band, and more!

TODDLER TALES
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY; VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: LILLIE ROOM--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL; THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
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.

GENEALOGY RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: Receive research help from the experts! Volunteering members from the Genealogy Club of Osceola County will assist with genealogy research. Visit the Genealogy Lab on the first floor of the Hart Memorial Central Library for friendly, family research advice & help.
The Genealogy Club of Osceola County's website is: http://www.floridagenealogyproject.com/counties/osceola/main.html

BOOK CLUB CHOICE: ARCTIC CHILL BY ARNALDUR INDRIDASON
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: BOOK CLUB
Description: Summary: The brutal murder of a young boy forces Erlendur of the Reykjavik police force to investigate simmering tensions beneath the surface of Icelandic society and confront a tragedy from his own past. Come for a lively discussion.

PRESCHOOL ROCKIN READERS
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY; VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: LILLIE ROOM--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL; THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Description: 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.

INTRODUCTION TO MARTIAL ARTS
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: ROSEADA ROOM--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: Learn something new, stay in shape, feel great, reduce stress, and learn how to defend yourself in the New Year! Cheri Williamson, an instructor from the Academy of Martial Arts, will be providing free beginning Martial Arts lessons for adults and homeschoolers.

The lesson will include the following: A brief warm up, instruction with the basics in the martial arts, some Self Defense moves, working with pads (kicking and punching), and a Cool down to end the class.

Please pre-register, bring water, and wear loose clothing.

Visit the Academy of Martial Arts Website at http://www.academymartialarts.com/page.asp?content_id=14264

Registration Required:YES

MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 1:30 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
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!

DIGITAL CAMERAS: BEYOND THE BASICS
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LAB--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Requirements: Attendance at Basic of Digital Cameras class OR previous use of digital cameras and experience with computers and the Internet. Your computer is full of all these digital photos--now what do you do with them? Amaze your friends and neighbors by learning the basics of how to manipulate or improve your photos, then upload and share your photos with others on the Internet. Level 3

KIDZ KABOOM
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH; HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL; LILLIE ROOM--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
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.

TODDLER TALES
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
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.

PRESCHOOL ROCKIN READERS
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
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 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.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LAB--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Do you want to put on a killer presentation that will blow your audience away, but you are not quite sure how to compose one? Become familiar with the PowerPoint environment and create a presentation using slides.

KIDZ KABOOM
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Time: 2:30 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY; BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location:T HE POINCIANA ROOM--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.

GOT 2 GAME
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Time: 2:30 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description: Game on with Wii and Playstation II systems. Bring games and challenge friends to rounds of Super Smash Bros Brawl, Rock Band, and more!

STARS
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description: *Student Teens Advising Rookie Students* Students in grades K-8 are welcome to show up for a free tutoring session with a teen adviser. Sign up sheets will be available at the beginning of the program.

BÁSICO DE COMPUTADORAS
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Aprenda los componentes de la computadora. Comience a dominar el teclado y sobrepase el miedo al ratón. Esto y mucho más aprenderá en esta clase. Nivel 1

BÁSICO DE COMPUTADORAS II
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Conozca el escritorio o "desk top," como crear un archibo y guardar documentos. Esto y mucho más aprenderá en este segundo nivel del Básico de Computadoras. Nivel 2

GOT 2 GAME
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Time: 3:30 PM
Library: BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description: Game on with Wii and Playstation II systems. Bring games and challenge friends to rounds of Super Smash Bros Brawl, Rock Band, and more!

GENEALOGY RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: Receive research help from the experts! Volunteering members from the Genealogy Club of Osceola County will assist with genealogy research. Visit the Genealogy Lab on the first floor of the Hart Memorial Central Library for friendly, family research advice & help. The website for the Genealogy Club of Osceola County is: http://www.floridagenealogyproject.com/counties/osceola/main.html

MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
Date: Friday, January 15, 2010
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.

MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
Date: Friday, January 15, 2010
Time: 11:00 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.