Events for February 14 - 20

THE HEART GALLERY EXHIBIT
Date: the whole month of February
Time: All Day
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: VIEWING AREA--1ST FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
Event Type: EXHIBIT
Description: The Heart Gallery of Metro Orlando is an innovative gallery-style photo exhibit that features some of the foster children available for adoption in central Florida.

This touching traveling exhibit raises awareness of the critical need for more foster and adoptive parents. It display each child with a large artistic portrait and includes information about each child's needs and interests.

The Heart Gallery of Metro Orlando is a program of Family Services of Metro Orlando and the State of Florida Department of Children and Families. Family Services of Metro Orlando is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people together to create possibilities for children and families living in Osceola and Orange Counties.

Did you know that Central Florida is second in the nation in numbers of abused and neglected children? Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these children!

Visit the Family Services of Metro Orlando website.

SUPER SUNDAY CINEMA: BRIGHT STARS
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY; POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY; VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES; THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH; THE ROBERT A. FISK ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: "One of the most deeply moving romantic films in memory," (LA Times)In the wilds of 19th Century England, a forbidden passion draws two people ever closer- even as fate conspires to tear them apart. Go to a world where, though life may be fleeting, great art- and great love_last forever. Let this sparkling gem of romance illuminate your heart.
Bright Star is based on the true story of undying love between John Keats and his spiritual muse, Fanny Brawne. Get "swept up on waves of ravishing romance" (Rolling Stone)in this 119 minute film. This film is rated PG: Parental Guidance suggested, some material may not be suitable for children.

TEEN MOVIE AFTERNOON
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010
Time: 3:30 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description: Bring friends and snacks to watch the new "Star Trek" on the Library's big screen! MPAA rating PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

TODDLER TALES
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 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, February 16, 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.
Check out the Genealogy Club of Osceola County's website.

PRESCHOOL ROCKIN READERS & CRAFT
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 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 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.

MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 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!

KIDZ KABOOM
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 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.

MICROSOFT WORD
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM
Library: BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Learn the basics of word processing. Learn how to check your spelling, format the text and background of a document, insert WordArt, use templates, and more! Level 2

GENEALOGY CLUB BOARD MEETING
Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Time:7:00 PM
Library:VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location:BARBARA U. THORNTON ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type:ADULT EVENT
Age Group:
Description:Board Meeting- Discussion of past and current business and future plans. Please visit the website for the Genealogy Club of Osceola County

TODDLER TALES
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 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 & CRAFT
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 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 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.

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LAB--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Explore the Windows operating system in this hands-on class. Practice basic tasks such as using the scroll bar, resizing windows, and saving, editing and managing computer files. Level 1

KIDZ KABOOM
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time: 2:30 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY; BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE 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.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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 Services Librarian. Can also be attended online.

"GONE" BOOK CLUB
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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: Love the "Wake" series by Lisa McMann? Join the club! To celebrate the final book released on February 9, the group will read the series and talk about them. For this meeting, members will read "Gone" and have a wrap-up series discussion.

STARS
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 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.

$ ELIMINANDO TUS DEUDAS (EN ESPANOL) $
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: La tension provocada por las deudas lo mantiene despierto toda la noche? Cree un plan que le permita administrar mejor, reducir y finalmente eliminar sus deudas actuales.

Is debt stressing you out and keeping you up at night? Create a debt reduction plan to better manage current debt and get out of debt faster. This outstanding informational program is presented entirely in Spanish by the incredible finance planners at from the University of Florida and Osceola County Extension Services.

*Please Pre-register for this super financial planning seminar by registering online at www.osceolalibrary.org or by calling the Library at 407.742.8888*

MICROSOFT WORD
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Learn the basics of word processing. Learn how to check your spelling, format the text and background of a document, insert WordArt, use templates, and more! Level 2

BOOK CLUB CHOICE: HOMER AND LANGLEY BY E.L. DOCTOROW
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
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: Summary: A tale inspired by a true story finds the blind Homer Collyer closeted within a once-grand Fifth Avenue mansion with his damaged brother. Come for a lively discussion.

BOOK CLUB CHOICE: HONOLULU BY ALAN BRENNERT
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time: 1:30 PM
Library: KENANSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: OPEN SPACE--KENANSVILLE
Event Type: BOOK CLUB
Description: Summary: Journeying to 1914 Hawaii as a mail-order bride, Korean-born Jin finds her hopes devastated by the realities of a rushed marriage to a bitter laborer; a situation throughout which she works to overcome limited opportunities. Come for a lively discussion.

GOT 2 GAME
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time: 3:15 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!

$ FINDING MONEY TO SAVE $
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: BARBARA U. THORNTON ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: Find the money you've been searching for and implement different saving strategies into your management of personal finances! This outstanding informational program is presented in English by a financial planning Extension Agent from the University of Florida and Osceola County Extension Services.

*Please Pre-register for this super financial planning seminar by registering online at www.osceolalibrary.org or by calling the Library at 407.742.8888*

GENEALOGY RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE
Date: Thursday, February 18, 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. Visit the website for the Genealogy Club of Osceola County.

MICROSOFT EXCEL
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Wouldn't you like to understand this powerful Microsoft Office spreadsheet program, once and for all? Learn how to create spreadsheets, budgets, schedules, and use basic formulas.

MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Time: 10:15 AM and 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.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: MULTIPURPOSE ROOM--BUENAVENTURA LAKES
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.