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At the library
| Article published on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 |
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Teen story contest
CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Public Library System is celebrating Teen Read Week with a short story contest. All entries need to be submitted by Saturday, Oct. 31. Teen Read Week is Sunday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 24.
Stories must be 1,000 words or less and be typed. Topics should be personal stories or original fiction. Entries will be judged in one of two categories: Sixth- through eighth-grade and ninth- through 12th-grade. One winner in each category will win a $100 gift card. Winners will be notified by Friday, Nov. 6.
Entries must be submitted with a signed entry form which can be picked up at any Clearwater library branch or found at www.myclearwater.com/cpl. Call 562-4970.
Outside the Box
TARPON SPRINGS - Join Terry Fortner on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 East Lemon St. Fortner will discuss the book "Yesteryear I lived in Paradise: The Story of Caladesi Island." Call the library at 727-943-4922 for more information or questions. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Tarpon Springs Library and is open to the public.
New writer’s group
SAFETY HARBOR – The Safety Harbor Public Library has announced the new writer’s group, “The Story Circle Network,” facilitated by writer and coach, Jan Golden. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month and is dedicated to helping writers share stories of their lives and raise public awareness of the importance of personal histories. The first meeting is set for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:15 p.m., at 101 Second St. N. To register or for information, call 724-1525, ext. 112.
An Evening with the Author
CLEARWATER - The 17th annual An Evening with the Author is Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 North Osceola Ave. Price is $20 or $40 for patron, which includes a listing in the program. Proceeds will benefit the Clearwater Library Foundation.
Andrew Huse will be the featured author with his brand new book from University Press of Florida. The Columbia Restaurant will be serving its famous 1905 Salad, Paella and Sangria. A selection of delectable desserts and coffee will follow the author’s presentation and signing. The cost of a ticket also includes a chance to win one of several door prizes. For tickets or more information, call 727-791-9439 or visit www.clearwatercwc.org/calendar.htm.
Stories Across the Miles for Grandparents
PALM HARBOR - The Youth Services Department of Palm Harbor Library is offering a free service to grandparents who would like to be videotaped reading stories and recreating cherished memories for their grandchildren who might live in the next town or across the country.
The program is scheduled throughout the day on Saturday, Nov. 28. Each couple or individual is given a 20-minute session to read their own holiday favorites or stories from the library’s collection. This program, which has been offered in the past in conjunction with Grandparents Day, has been very popular. Several participants even bought copies of the books they read to send along with the DVD - another great holiday idea.
In-person registration is required at the children's desk and space is limited. For more information, call 727-784-3332, Ext. 3018. The Palm Harbor Library is located at 2330 Nebraska Ave.
Toys and tools for special needs
PALM HARBOR – The Youth Services Department of Palm Harbor Public Library offers Toys and Tools to Go, which includes a large number of specially adapted toys, communication devices, capability switches and activity centers for children who are physically challenged or developmentally delayed.
All of the items allow for special needs children to have access to toys that might be ordinarily too expensive for their families, caregivers, teachers or therapists to purchase.
In 2003, the Palm Harbor Friends of the Library gave a $5,000 grant to initially fund this collection, and subsequent funding and donations were received by various other organizations and individuals, including the Palm Harbor Civic Club and the Palm Harbor Junior Women’s Club.
These toys and tools may also be used by physically challenged adults. The collection is available to anyone with a valid library card, and all items must be checked out and returned to the children’s desk of the library. The library is at 2330 Nebraska Ave. Call 784-3332, ext. 3018.
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Article published on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
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