The Pinellas Park Public Library has slated a number of events for future dates. The library is located at 7770 52nd St. Call 541-0716 or 541-0718 for a schedule of additional events.
• Dec. 9: Special Session Computer Class, 7 p.m. Subjects to be covered include blogs and RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds.
• Dec. 17: Book discussion, 2 p.m., Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
• Dec. 18: Holiday Lock-in, 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy holiday food, fun, crafts, games and a costume contest.
• Jan. 21: Book discussion, 2 p.m., People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.
• Feb. 18: Book discussion, 2 p.m., Founding Mothers, by Cokie Roberts.
• March 18: Book discussion, 2 p.m., Julie and Julia by Julie Powell.
• April 15: Book discussion, 2 p.m., Death in Holy Orders by P. D. James.
Children’s Programs
• Sign Language Class: Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. through Dec. 17. Learn the basics of American Sign Language. For youth of all ages.
• Adventures in Art: For grades 3-6, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. Events include exploring different media such as watercolor, jewelry and clay and experimenting with various art styles in a relaxed atmosphere.
Special Programs
• Creative Theater and Stories: Thursdays at 2 p.m. Library staff and volunteers will present stories in unique and fun ways. Programs include storyboarding, puppetry, theater and storytelling. There will be a craft or game at each program. Collect tokens by attending book sharing programs and by reading books.
Weekly Programs
The following is a list of children’s programs available through December.
• Story Time: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for children 3 to 5 years of age. Includes stories, rhymes, finger plays and crafts.
• Mother Goose: Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for children to 3 years old and their parents. Activities include rhymes, finger plays, stories, and songs.
• Evening Mother Goose: Thursdays at 7 p.m. for young children and their parents. Programs include short stories, songs, finger plays and simple crafts.
• Reading Patch Club: Tuesdays at 3 p.m. This is a reading incentive program for elementary school students. Children hear about great books and earn stickers and patches for reading. Attendance is encouraged but not required to earn incentives.
