Events for February 28 - March 6

THE HEART GALLERY EXHIBIT
Date: The 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 at www.fsmetroorlando.org.

ANIME @ THE LIBRARY!
Date: Monday, March 01, 2010
Time: 3:30 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description: Watch Anime films on the Library's big screen while creating your own anime art!

TODDLER TALES
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.
Dates and Times:
10 AM, Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY - LILLIE ROOM
10 AM, Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY - ROBERT A. FISK ROOM
10 AM, Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY – POINCIANA ROOM
10 AM, Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY – MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

GENEALOGY RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE
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
Dates and Times:
10 AM, Tuesday, March 01, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
7 PM, Thursday, March 04, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY

PRESCHOOL ROCKIN READERS
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.
Dates and Times
11 AM, Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY – LILLIE ROOM
11 AM, Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY - ROBERT A. FISK ROOM
11 AM, Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY - THE POINCIANA ROOM
11 AM, Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY - MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
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!
Dates and Times:
1:30 PM, Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY - ROBERT A. FISK ROOM
11 AM, Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - KENANSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
10:15 AM and 11AM - Friday, March 05, 2010 - WEST OSCEOLA BRANCH LIBRARY

KIDZ KABOOM
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.
Dates and Times:
4 PM, Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY - ROBERT A. FISK ROOM
4 PM, Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY - LILLIE ROOM
2:30 PM, Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY - POINCIANA ROOM
2:30 PM, Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY - MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

TEEN MOVIE AFTERNOON
Event Type: TEEN EVENT
Description: Bring friends and snacks to watch a PG-13 movie on the Library's big screen! MPAA rating PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Dates and Times
2:30 PM, Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY - ROBERT A. FISK ROOM
3:30 PM, Thursday, March 04, 2010 - BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY - MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

STARS
Date: Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location:T HE 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.

BASICS ON PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY – PRESENTED BY LITA EPSTEIN
Date: Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Time:5:30 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: LILLIE ROOM--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description: Get the whole book on Chapter 7 & Chapter 11! Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear seasoned author and financial guru, Lita Epstein, speak about Finances and answer questions with jargon free, pragmatic financial advice. With the percentage of personal bankruptcies soaring in Florida and throughout the nation, and the process for filing more complicated, this is a worthwhile opportunity to investigate various options and gain information. Ms. Epstein’s powerpoint presentation offers the most up-to date information on all aspects of personal bankruptcy and includes a question and answer section along with handouts with a listing of vital websites for reference.

Epstein earned her MBA from Emory University's Business School and served as associate director of development for President Jimmy Carter's international programs at the Carter Center. She was the Content Director for MostChoice.com and managed the website "Investing for Women." She has worked as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor. Epstein has learned how to work inside and around the government as a press secretary in Congress, and she's visiting the Library to answer any and all financial questions!! Please don't miss this opportunity to glean information from a nationally known Financial Guru!