Events for March 14 - 20

SUPER SUNDAY CINEMA: PLANET 51
Event Type: FAMILY EVENT
Description: Watch Planet 51 on the Library's Big Screen! this movie is rated PG: Parental Guidance suggested. Some situations may not be suitable for children.
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Locations:
BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY
POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY

GOT 2 GAME
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!
Dates and times:
3:30 P.M. - Monday, March 15, 2010 - The Poinciana Library
2:30 P.M. - Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

FUN WITH FOODS
Event Type: CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Description: Presented by Osceola County Extension Services, this interactive food and nutrition program reinforces the Florida State Sunshine Standards in Reading, Science, Math, and Health. Kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade will participate in food demonstrations, physical education activities and lessons that stress being healthy and making healthy food choices. Games, videos, and puppets will also be used in this 45 minute program.
Dates and Times:
4:00 PM, Monday, March 15, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

NUTRITION & FUN WITH FOODS
Date: Monday, March 15, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM
Library: VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY--ST. CLOUD BRANCH
Location: BARBARA U. THORNTON ROOM--2ND FLOOR--VETERANS MEMORIAL
Event Type: ADULT EVENT
Description:Presented by Osceola County Extension Services, this interactive food and nutrition program includes demonstrations and hands on activities with food. Sessions stress nutritional information and the food pyramid, becoming a "label detectivie" to know what those food labels really mean, and learning to handle food and its preparation safely to avoid cross-contamination.

This 45 minute program runs concurrently to a "Fun with Food" program for children so all Moms and Dads and caretakers are invited to attend!

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 16, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY - LILLIE ROOM
10 AM, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY - ROBERT A. FISK ROOM
10 AM, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY – POINCIANA ROOM
10 AM, Wednesday, March 17, 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 16, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
7 PM, Thursday, March 18, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY

PRESCHOOL ROCKIN READERS & CRAFT
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.
Dates and Times:
11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY

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 16, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
10:15 AM and 11AM - Friday, March 19, 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 16, 2010 - VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
4 PM, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
2:30 PM, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
2:30 PM, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - BUENAVENTURA LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY

TEEN MOVIE AFTERNOON
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: ROSEADA ROOM--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
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.

CORREO ELECTRÓNICO
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Aprenda los conceptos básicos del correo electrónico. Como abrir su cuenta, enviar mensajes, documentos adjuntos y otros. Nivel 1
Instructor: LIBRARY STAFF
Registration Required:YES

MICROSOFT EXCEL
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: HART MEMORIAL CENTRAL LIBRARY
Location: TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LAB--2ND FLOOR--HART MEMORIAL
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.
Instructor: LIBRARY STAFF
Registration Required:YES

STARS
Date: Wednesday, March 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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PC
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Take the fear and mystery out of using computers with this introductory class. Discover the parts of the computer, how to use the mouse, and more. Level 1
Registration Required: YES

BOOK CLUB CHOICE - THE LOST SYMBOL BY DAN BROWN
Date: Thursday, March 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: Symbologist Robert Langdon returns in this new thriller follow-up to The Da Vinci Code. Come for a lively discussion.

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location: THE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: Explore the Windows operating system in this hands-on class. Practice using basic features such as the scroll bar and toolbar to save, edit and manage compute files. Level 1
Registration Required:YES

USING THE INTERNET
Date:Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
Location:T HE POINCIANA ROOM--POINCIANA BRANCH
Event Type: COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Description: New to the Web? Learn how to type web addresses and bookmark your favorites. Explore the Internet and search for great web sites. Level 2
Registration Required:YES