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Largo Public Library December/January 2021 Vol. 4 No. 1 M A G A Z I N E News • Events • Stories Join us as we journey to New Horizons Pg.6 Welcoming Week Wrap Up Pg.14 Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition
Be the Change From the As we all know and have heard over and over, the events of this year have been unprecedented. One after another we have expe- Library rienced things that we have never seen before. We have had to shift gears, pivot, regroup, and rework. I think we can all agree that Director most of the year we have felt a little off balance, but through every twist and turn we have tried to come together, support each other, and stay positive. In the spirit of staying positive, I would dare to stay we have persevered and managed to bring innovations and new ideas to our community. K 4 8 In March, when we had to put daily life on hold, the library team worked diligently to source content for all ages to post to our website and social media to bring our patrons joy and keep them active and eeping an upbeat attitude has engaged while staying at home. We also put together a resource page on our website for community proven difficult throughout, what members looking for help with jobs, government forms, and tax information. During Safer-at-Home I dubbed, 2020 – A Visionary Year, we developed online programming and take home kits to supply our patrons with once we reopened. last December. Despite that, Library On June 1st, we opened our doors and hit the ground running with our virtual programs and same staff never cease to amaze me with day service for library checkouts. As summer began, we developed the Library Home Delivery service, providing contact-free delivery of library items to patrons who were remaining at home for any num- their positive outlook and “can do” ber of reasons. When school began again in August, we added students attending school virtually approach. We managed to pivot in a to our Library HD routes. Also launched in August was our Read Woke: All Ages Reading Initiative. few short months into a new way of Each month we get to feature a different underrepresented group, which allows our patrons to experience other cultures, broad- serving patrons and providing services, en their horizons, and above all, give a voice to the voiceless. The Greater Largo Library Foundation will have hosted three virtual creating things like, Take Home Crafts auctions by our publication date, replacing the Annual Art Hops Fundraiser. The Foundation has still been able to provide funding and Virtual Programs for the first time. for library programs and services using a fun and innovative medium. During the month of October, our Outreach Team donated 11 14 It hasn’t been perfect, but it has been children's books, personal fans, and bookmarks to the Largo Lions Club to help create activity bags for kids and teens undergoing effective at keeping the love of reading cancer treatment at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. They also decorated the Bookmobile and and learning going strong and it was participated in the City of Largo's first ever Drive-o-Ween, so the kids in the community could enjoy a definitely appreciated by patrons. Some fun Halloween event safely (more on page 6). Also in October, we began to offer Exploring Community Resources, a class that shows patrons all the resources for help and assistance that are available in our exciting new services were introduced Contents community. The Bookmark Café stepped up in November to help Feeding the Fosters, providing lunch during partial closure and reopening of and dinner to over 200 people; all families in the foster care system. With everything we have accom- the library after the County Safer-at- plished as a library and an integral part of the Largo community we don't plan on stopping our forward Home orders were lifted. In addition momentum. to the popular drive-thru for pick up, Be the Change ..................................................................................................... 3 Borrower Services staff started a Same When approached about a theme for this issue, that moves from 2020 into 2021, our Director came up Day Service for requesting materials. The Adult Programs ...............................................................................................4-5 with New Horizons. As the new year approaches we hope you will join us as we journey to new horizons. Library Outreach program took this one Community Outreach ..................................................................................... 6 We are continually looking for creative ways to serve our community and provide you with unprecedent- step further, starting the Home Delivery ed service. Thank you for sharing 2020 with us and we look forward to being a part of your 2021. Service for anyone within Largo who is English Language Learning ......................................................................... 6 physically unable to get to the Library to pick up materials. Staff applied for Teen Scene .............................................................................................................7 COMMUNITY BAG PROGRAM and received a grant from the Florida Gallery 120 ............................................................................................................. 8 League of Mayors for this beneficial start up program. I mention these services Technology and Digital Learning ...........................................................8-9 because they will continue into the new year and beyond. At this point, it is the eResources and Databases .......................................................................... 9 The Friends of the Largo Public Library got a pleasant surprise new year I’m most interested in. In a time Children’s Programs ................................................................................... 10-11 for the month of October 2020, they were chosen for the of uncertainty and a ready answer of “I Winn Dixie Community Bag Program. Every month a different don’t know,” and “wait and see,” what I Genealogy ...................................................................................................... 12-13 non-profit is chosen for the program, patrons go to specified do know is that a new year is coming and Friends of the Largo Library ........................................................................14 Winn Dixie stores and purchase the reusable Community Bag I’m hopeful that it will be a good one. for $2.50 and $1.00 of that goes to that month's chosen orga- Greater Largo Library Foundation ............................................................15 nization. Well, with a bit of a slow start the Friends were able to raise $60 to benefit programs and services at the Largo Public Library. Luckily for us, the Friends were chosen again for the month of December 2020! They are looking to blow October's L I B R A R Y H O U R S numbers out of the water. Mon - Wed 9:00am - 8:00pm During the month of December, visit either the Winn Dixie at Thu - Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm 2460 East Bay Drive or 10202 Seminole Blvd to purchase a Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm Community Bag and support the Friends of the Largo Public Sun Closed Library. These are durable, reusable bags in fun patterns that are great for grocery or holiday shopping. You could even use Find Us Online! Closed: them at the Friends Bookstore to carry your purchases home and support our plastic free initiative. @LargoPublicLibrary Christmas Eve and Christmas Day | Thu & Fri | Dec 24 & 25 New Year's Day | Fri | Jan 1 A big Thank You to Winn Dixie for helping donors give to our @LargoPublicLibrary Martin Luther King Day | Mon | Jan 18 organization in a fun, sustainable way! Close at 5pm: Wed | Dec 23 & Thu | Dec 31 @LPLnews 2 Largo Public Library News • Events • Stories December/January 2021 Registration required. 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Book Clubs ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS Word & Ages 18 and up. Masks and social distancing are required during all in-person programs. Anyone who Ages 18 and up. Masks and social distancing are required during all in-person programs. Anyone who Scramble Challenges Answers does not have a mask will be provided with one. Masks must be worn appropriately, does not have a mask will be provided with one. Masks must be worn appropriately, covering both the mouth and nose. Anyone not abiding by the mask policy will be covering both the mouth and nose. Anyone not abiding by the mask policy will be asked to leave the program and will not be allowed to register for future programs. asked to leave the program and will not be allowed to register for future programs. R SHINE: Serving Health Insurance R R Exposed Binding Bookmaking – R Paper Casting Card Nuno Felted Scarf Needs Of Elders Tue | Dec 15 | 6pm Facebook Live Wed | Jan 20 | 6pm or 7pm Chapter Chat @ Evermore Café Wed | Dec 2, 16 & Jan 6, 20 Mon | Jan 11 | 6pm Thank you for having some fun with us Wed | Dec 9 & Jan 13 | 5pm these past few issues. We hope you Dec | Exit West enjoyed our Just For Fun section, I know by Mohsin Hamid we had a blast putting it together. Below Jan | An American Marriage are the answers for our word scramble, by Tayari Jones may the odds be ever in your favor. Make a trifold window card with a paper casting that you’ll decorate with mica DEWEY Learn the basics of nuno felting and make powder and metallic watercolors. Use BIOGRAPHY If you are celebrating your 65th birthday your own textured wool & silk scarf. After Create your own hardback book with a this year, recently retired, or just want to the felting process is complete, you'll be decorative exposed binding. Kits will be stamps and stencils to finish off your card. DYSTOPIAN know more about your healthcare options able to dye your scarf using your choice available to pick up starting on January GENRE under Medicare, SHINE may be able to of colors. A nonrefundable $6 materials R “Grow” Paper Roses READER'S ADVISORY 5th. help. SHINE schedules free, unbiased, fee is required upon registration at the Thu | Jan 21 | 10:30am RESEARCH and confidential counseling appoint- library circulation desk. R Issues That Matter Series: Trivia Learn how to re-purpose ACADEMIC Evermore Café is located at ments each month through the Largo Night – That’s Not Trivial books pages to make TECHNOLOGY 325 West Bay Drive #4B Public Library. SHINE volunteers will con- R Sew for the Cold Season roses for decorations or COMPUTER Mon | Jan 11 | 6pm Largo, FL 33770 duct the appointments over the phone Wed | Dec 16 | 6pm gifts. WIFI on the date and time you schedule your Thu | Dec 17 | 3pm CAFE If you feel inclined to join us email appointment. R Bargello Stitch Box – Facebook Live bwiley@tampabay.rr.com. We are asking DISPLAY Tue | Jan 26 | 6pm for an RSVP to have a sense of the likely R Decorative Frames: PROGRAM numbers for each meeting. In addition, EDUCATIONAL Iris Paper Folding – VIRTUAL questions for consideration will be sent Thu | Dec 3 | 4pm WEBSITE via email. Learn how to use The topics aren’t trivial but we’ll have fun CRAFTS iris paper folding while learning. Join us and learn about ROMANCE Read Woke: All Ages Reading Initiative to make a frame for timely topic issues as we play. FICTION Dec | Poverty & Homelessness your personal use or 'Tis the season for sneezin'! Get ready to MYSTERY Jan | Social Justice for a gift! Online ac- combat cold and flu season by sewing a R Watercolor Under the Sea Card GENEALOGY Each month we feature books speaking cess information will tissue and hand sanitizer holder. Tue | Jan 12 | 6pm or 7pm Make a box and lid using bargello, a geo- on a specific topic or representing a be emailed prior to metric type of needlepoint embroidery marginalized voice. Join us on Beanstack Paint a background LARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY the program. Registered attendees: sup- R Painting with Chain originating in Italy. Kits will be available with watercolors, to record your progress and earn badges plies will be ready for pick up Tuesday, Tue | Jan 5 | 6pm and attach it to a to pick up starting on January 20th. LargoPublicLibrary.Beanstack.com. December 1. Try out pour paint- seahorse paper cut- ing by using chains out to make a card. Below are some recs to get you started! R Don't forget about our Reader's Iridescent Patterned Pendant to create flowers. Use stamps and Advisory Services, available on our Tue | Dec 8 | 6pm or 7pm You'll make two 5" by 7" paintings that embossing powder Tune Into Page Turn website. Use stencils and to add a message, A Monthly Podcast Hosted by iridescent mica to can be displayed or fold up an envelope, create the pattern on used as the covers and then your card Hannah and Victor Not sure what to read next? this pendant. They for the exposed is ready to send! will then be baked, binding book- You’ll hear great reviews of recommended making class on R books, (what we librarians call Reader’s Visit LargoPublicLibrary.org coated in resin, and Faux Glass Beads ready for you to pick January 11th. Advisory), an interesting library tidbit, »» Services Tue | Jan 19 | 6pm or 7pm up on December 15th. a Spanish language book review (Book »» Reader's Advisory Request R Sew a Cactus Traveler with Victor), and info about some upcoming events! »» Fill out the form R Breadmaking: Wed | Jan 6 | 6pm Find Page Turn on our website »» Get personalized suggestions Challah & Babka – Facebook Live Thu | Jan 7 | 3pm at LargoPublicLibrary.org under sent right to your email Wed | Dec 9 | 6pm Explore the Library and also at Whether you’re LargoPublicLibrarypodcast.blubrry.net. It's just that easy! a challah pro or Better yet, subscribe to the podcast and a baking novice, you’ll always have a great book on your we’ll show you Roll up beads using patterned paper, nightstand! how to knead, and then coat them with embossing braid, and bake powder to give them the look of blown your dough all glass. We'll finish off the beads by adding in one evening. Plus, we'll make some No green thumb, no problem! Sew up eyelets so they can be strung on a cord fun fillings that you can use to turn your your own cactus that can be displayed or or necklace. challah into babka. Kits with dry ingredi- used as a pin cushion. Supplies will be ents will be available to pick up starting provided. on December 3rd. 4 Largo Public Library News • Events • Stories December/January 2021 Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 5 M AGA Z I N E
LIBRARY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TEEN SCENE For all the latest information on the Bookmobile and our new service, LibraryHD visit Ages 12-18 LargoPublicLibrary.org. Teen Instagram R Virtual This year, in place of Spooktacular, the Largo has launched a new K-Pop Club Bookmobile participated in a whole new Instagram for teens to share Wed | Dec 16 | Halloween experience, Drive-o-Ween. everything from book recs, 3pm-4pm W Starting in the CPPAC parking lot near pictures, and contests to Come chat about Read Woke Reading Challenge Largo Feed, guests drove through a special events and volunteer opportu- your biases, Sign up for the READ WOKE challenge cornucopia of decorated booths from nities. Content will be from the Largo top songs of elcoming Week is a national departments and businesses all over the Library, Rec Centers, Parks and more. on Beanstack! Commit to learning more 2020, and more! celebration where communities City of Largo. Cars proceeded through Follow us @largoteens! December’s group about social justice issues and marginalized bring together immigrants and the parking lot of Largo Central Park and of the month is voices. Pick a book about or by a person residents in a spirit of unity to build over to the Largo Library where each Books For Bites BTS. Starting December 1st, pick up a from the community being highlighted strong connections and affirm the child received a goodie bag at the end Oct 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021 K-pop journal craft kit in the Teen Room. and complete the badge by reading benefits of welcoming everyone. of the tour. Decked out as the Library Read and review books at your reading and exploring activities. Everyone who Pumpkin-Book Patch, the Bookmobile level for food coupons you can use at R End of Semester Chill Chat completes the monthly badge is entered This year we was proud to participate in this fun, RG’s Bookmark Café! Pick up a pack of 10 Wed | Jan 20 | 4pm-5:30pm to win a Read Woke tote bag at the end of celebrated spooky event. reviews at the Teen Desk to get start- the month. Check out our monthly reading Welcoming Week ed. Return all 10 completed reviews in lists to help you choose your book. exchange for a coupon. Coupons Expire a little different by Apr 30, 2021. doing an all-virtual December | Poverty & Homelessness Welcoming Week January | Social Justice Basket Drive. All Virtual Programs R Read Woke Book Club | Ages 14+ donations were To register, go to bought online and LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events. First semester is finally over! Meet us Sat | Dec 19 & Jan 16 | 2pm-4pm shipped directly to Requires computer and internet access or on Zoom to catch up on how school is Dec 19 | Find Layla by Meg Elison the library to maintain a socially a phone to call in. going, talk self-care and relaxation, and Jan 16 | The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater distant environment. Largo Public trade book/movie/TV recommendations. The first 10 teens who sign up can pick up a copy of this month’s book to read and ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING Library’s award-winning Welcoming Teen D&D We’ll have that lofi hip-hop queued up to listen to, too. keep. Other copies are available for check- Week Basket Drive collected 41 Would you be interested in virtual D&D out. Meet up and talk about that month’s baskets and $220 in monetary or a socially distanced meet up? Email book and the bigger issues it relates to. donations. The donations were LibraryTeen@largo.com to get your name distributed to refugee families on Citizenship and Naturalization on the player list or volunteer to DM! Take & Make Most titles are 14+, but teens 12-13 may join with parent approval. Preparation Classes Online - VIRTUAL October 2, 2020. The families come R Virtual Gaming Take & Make Crafts Mon | 6pm-8pm from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, the Wed | 6pm-8pm Thu | Dec 3, 10, 17, & Jan 14, 21, 28 | Tue | Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 & Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 Democratic Republic of the Congo, 4pm-5:30pm Afghanistan, Colombia, Egypt, Play Jackbox, Ethiopia, and Ukraine. Among Us, Kahoot trivia, and other We celebrate diversity and games with us from acknowledge the invaluable home in the Virtual contributions these immigrant PCS Adult English Classes Teen Room! You families make to our community. We Mon-Wed can play or just Do you want to become a U.S. Citizen? hang out to watch your friends. Pick-Up in the Teen Room believe that all people, including 9:30am-11:30am | Beginner Stop by the Teen Room to pick up a We can help! Prepare for the naturaliza- immigrants, are valued contributors 11:45am-1:45pm | Intermediate/ Advanced tion process with online instructions in R Teen Online Theatre crafting kit to take home! Main supplies New Kits vital to the success of the library. Civic & U.S. History and practice for the Mon | Dec 7, 21 & Jan 11, 25 | 3pm-4pm are included. New kits will be available 2pm-4pm | Intermediate/Advanced interview. Classes are taught by Learning Dec 7 | History of Western Theatre on Tuesdays and you can pick them up Thu Empowered instructors. Register at: Dec 21 | One-Act Read-through throughout the week while supplies last. 10am-12pm | Beginner 12pm-2pm | Intermediate /Advanced https://tinyurl.com/LPLGLE. For more Jan 11 | Monologues 2pm-4pm | Intermediate/Advanced info: 727.244.9301 or citizenship3@learn- Jan 25 | Shakespeare Midterm Care Kits ELL Classroom ing-empowered.org. If you've been looking for a way to get Mon – Fri | Dec 7 – Dec 11 In collaboration with Pinellas County into theatre, but haven't found your stage Pick-Up in the Teen Room Schools, this program will help adults English Conversation Club At-Home - yet, this is your chance! We have sessions We will not be hosting our regular Exam speak, write, and read English in a class- VIRTUAL every other week ranging from how to Cram this year, but will be offering care room setting. Registration is required and Tue | 6pm-7:30pm Beginners read your scripts, to how to improvise kits for students leading up to the week is continuous throughout the semester. Thu | 6pm-7:30pm Intermediate/ when you've forgotten them, to where of midterms. Items may include special There is a $45 fee for each six-month Advanced you can perform once you remember. teas, treats, and mindfulness activities Practice speaking & listening in English. These sessions are teen-devised and to help you focus when you need to *Games2Go term of enrollment. Class size limited, Meet with other English Language learn- teen-run, so you're guaranteed a down- and relax during breaks. Available while Launching January 4th, check out please call 727.481.6707 or email Naki ers. Club meets virtually every Tuesday to-earth, involved experience. supplies last. Games2Go bags in the Teen Room! Bags Angelou at ANGELOUE@pcsb.org to and Thursday at 6pm. Email ELL@largo. include a mix of tabletop and card games register. com to receive an email with instructions to enjoy at home. Bags checkout for 2 on how to join. weeks and are limited to one per card. *All ages may check out Games2Go Bags. 6 Largo Public Library News • Events • Stories December/January 2021 Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 7 M AGA Z I N E
Gallery Technology & Digital Learning Technology & Digital Learning Did You 120 Learn basic computer skills, programs, and ways to connect virtually through social media. Discover how to use the devices that make our everyday lives easier. Masks will be required for all in-person programs. Registration required. Learn basic computer skills, programs, and ways to connect virtually through social media. Discover how to use the devices that make our everyday lives easier. Masks will be required for all in-person programs. Registration required. Know? ANDROID TECHNOLOGY BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS SOCIAL MEDIA Prerequisite: Have email ad- No prerequisite You can find credible websites! December & January No prerequisite Prerequisite: Have active email account and password dress, username, password, R Illuminate Your Ornaments Dayle Doroshow R Amazon/eBay/PayPal and bring your own device. Mon | Dec 7 | 6pm Be careful of scam websites! In R Getting Started with YouTube addition to the library databases for Wed | Dec 9 | 3pm R Android Phones for Beginners 2 Thu | Dec 10 | 10:30am Learn how to create accounts and discov- Wed | Jan 13 | 3pm information, we have a number of Tue | Dec 8 | 3pm Want to light up your holiday decora- eGovernment Resources. Access our er how these online entities can work for Learn about the great resource that is tions? We will use conductive thread and you. YouTube and learn about establishing an LED technology, and make ornaments. eGovernment Resources to find local, account, uploading and tagging videos. state, and federal sites. R Exploring Community Resources R Intro to 3D Printing R Getting Started with Facebook, Wed | Jan 6 | 3pm – VIRTUAL From the library website at Twitter, & Instagram Thu | Jan 28 | 4pm LargoPublicLibrary.org choose Wed | Jan 20 | 3pm View a demonstration of eBranch and then select Learn more basics for your Android Create a Facebook the library's 3D printer eGovernment Resources. From phone including email and apps. Bring and/or Twitter and learn the basics of 3D your own device, as well as account login here you can find IRS site for tax and/or Instagram printing. account, or learn information (passwords, usernames). forms, unemployment, education Learn about and connect with resources more about the one and employment sites, monetary R Android Tablets for Beginners assistance sites, sites for veterans for all kinds of help and assistance, in- you already have, cluding our library, our government, and and start following, tweeting, and using Tue | Jan 5 | 3pm services and resources, legal sites, some nonprofit agencies right here in our hashtags. Bring your Android tablet and learn the and more. community. basics from adding apps and navigating your device, in this hands-on class. Please R Email & Internet bring your account information with you APPLE Wed | Jan 27 | 3pm (email address, usernames, passwords). Set up an email ac- Prerequisite: Have Apple ID eResources & Databases count, and send and and password receive messages, acquire the skill set R A message from Dayle... Intermediate iPads 1 & 2 to comfortably cruise Largo Public Library’s eResources include eBooks, downloadable/streaming music, Thu | Dec 3 | 3pm online. eAudiobooks, movies, and more. The research databases cover various subjects My growing up years in Florida Thu | Jan 14 | 3pm were spent either at the ballet Take better pictures, multi-task, speak including business and investing, health information, car repair, and author/book studio or taking craft classes at text, tips for group FaceTime, Safari, read-alikes. These introductory classes are typically hands-on learning; you can bring the local recreation center. Ballet MICROSOFT Notes, plus a lot more! your own device, if you have one. The classes are held in the Jenkins Community Wing instilled in me determination and unless otherwise noted. Masks will be required for all in-person programs. those early craft classes- a love of No prerequisite R Intermediate iPads 3 learning and experimenting with all Thu | Dec 10 | 3pm R eBooks, Movies, Music, & More: Learn hoopla craft mediums. R Basic Word Thu | Jan 21 | 3pm – VIRTUAL Wed | Dec 2 | 3pm All-new tips & shortcuts Mon | Dec 14 | 6pm I create the textile hanging first and Create a document, copy & for text messages, Maps, Follow along on your device or web browser and then decide how and where to add paste, change the font, save Calendar, Email, Notes, and a bunch learn hands-on how to access movies, music, eAudio- a three-dimensional polymer piece & print. more! Questions encouraged! books, eBooks, and more! Please have your library that can be taken off and worn as card and be logged in to your Google Play Store or You can visit from a distance! jewelry. I create each piece from R Basic PowerPoint RIntermediate iPhones 2 Apple AppStore account. hand-mixed colored clays and use Wed | Dec 16 | 3pm Thu | Dec 17 | 3pm a variety of textures, color blends R View the 360 Virtual Tour to see areas Create presentations for Thu | Jan 28 | 3pm eBooks and eAudiobooks: Learn Libby and techniques such as Venetian of the library before you arrive or if work or school, slideshows Learn new & fun iPhone tips & shortcuts. Tue | Jan 12 | 3pm millefiore, carving, etching. for special events. Mon | Jan 25 | 6pm you are unable to come see us in R Apple Watch Learn hands-on how to use the Libby app on your person yet. I enjoy teaching and sharing the R Basic Excel Thu | Jan 7 | 3pm Android tablet/phone or iPad/iPhone. Find eBooks to Take the 360 Virtual Tour by creative process in workshops Wed | Dec 30 | 3pm In this class, learn read or listen to eAudiobooks. Bring your own device accessing the library website through across the United States and in Basic introduction to spread- new and fun ways and your library account information (card and PIN). your Chrome or Edge browser at France including three International sheets and making a simple to use your Apple LargoPublicLibrary.org. On the Lettering Arts Conferences and at budget. Watch. We will left-hand side you will see Explore many Wearable Arts Guilds and look at text size, the Library, then choose Take a 360 Book Arts Guilds in the US. I have screen shots, sending text messages, the taught annual workshops in France Tour. See the areas of the two-story Fitness and Workout Apps, and more. building including the Children’s for the past 16 years at La Cascade Questions welcome! Retreat Center. Wing, Reference area, Genealogy Department, and more. My work can be seen at Largo Public Library www.dayledoroshow.com 8 M AGA Z I N E News • Events • Stories December/January 2021 Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 9
At-Home CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Reader's Advisory: Contests Book Clubs Winter Break Craft-A-Palozza | Ages 5-12 Ages 12 and under. All children's programs for the months of December and January Mon-Sat | Dec 21-Jan 2 & Storytimes will be held online. For programs that require registration, Disguise a Gingerbread Cookie Holidays Additional take-home crafts will be avail- please register online or call 727.587.6715. Mon, Nov 30-Fri, Dec 18 able during Winter Break. No registration Help Gingerbread Cookies to escape Special Note is necessary as they will be available first- capture by decorating them to look like come, first-served. your favorite book character. Come in to Virtual Programs pick up your Gingerbread Cookie, take For the months of December and January, As we look to the coming months, expect to see changes to our department and Check out these titles related to it home to decorate, and then bring it all children’s book clubs will be a simplified program offerings. We will slowly begin changing, while remaining vigilant about December Holidays available here, at back by Friday, December 18th to be at-home edition. There will be no in-per- cleaning, and keeping everyone’s comfort and safety in mind. For now, we will continue your local library. Some titles are also son or online meet-ups, however you can to offer most of our children’s programs virtually on our Facebook group page or ASL Online entered in the Design Competition. available as ebooks through Libby/ Mon | Dec 7, 14 & Jan 4, 11, 25 | This contest is open to all children ages always email us at LibraryYouth@largo.com utilizing Zoom, ensuring that everyone can still enjoy programs while being distanced Overdrive and/or hoopla. Ask a staff 10:30am 12 and under, and you may decorate with any questions or to share pictures of and safe. Over the next few months, there will be a slow return to offering in-person member for more information. Learn American Sign Language from more than one Gingerbread Cookie. All your book club activities. Packets for all programming, however, masks and social distancing will be enforced. We thank you for home! Join Ms. Tasha each week to learn Gingerbread Cookies will be displayed in Book Clubs will be available on Tuesdays, your understanding and cooperation during this time. a new category of signs such as colors, the Children’s Department and winners as noted below. Please try to adhere to Reading Incentive Take-Home Tuesdays: numbers, or the ABC’s! These videos will be selected by staff and patrons, and the age guidelines listed as the packets are made in partnership with the Deaf then contacted by phone on Monday, Programs School-Age Craft are limited in quantity. Packets may be Literacy Center and are geared towards January 4th. reserved online, or in-person. Programming children, but all ages are encouraged to R participate. Guess Who? Bookworms Read for rewards! To encourage children to read all year long, we have a few dif- Mon, Jan 4-Sat, Jan 30 Book Club | Ages 6-8 During the months of December and R Animal Crossing with the Library There are children’s book characters Dec 8-Trouble at Table 5: ferent options for you. Both options will January, most school-age programming Picture Books run through May 29th, 2021. Stop by the Wed | Dec 2, 16, 30 & hiding all over the department, but who The Candy Caper will be a simplified at-home edition. There Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree Children's Department for more details Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6pm are they? Walk around and see how many by Tom Watson will be three different craft activity kits by Robert E. Barry on either of these programs. Ready for an island escape? Visit Largo you can identify, and fill out an entry form Jan 12-The Gumazing Gum available weekly, starting on Tuesdays, The Hanukkah Hop! by Erica Silverman Library in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for a prize drawing. The contest is open Girl! Chews Your Destiny as noted below. The following week, you Seven Spools of Thread A Kwanzaa Story Raccoon Readers for fun and adventure. Join Ms. Emily on to all children ages 12 and under, but by Rhode Montijo can join our staff online for step-by-step by Angela Shelf Medearis The next time you are in the library, grab Facebook to collect fossils, shake some we ask that you only enter once a day. instructions at the date and time listed trees, go on a scavenger hunt, or just Winners will be contacted by phone on R Fiction Addiction yourself a Raccoon Readers Reading Log on your kit. Instructions on where to find Monday, February 1st. Beginning Readers and start earning coins for the books hang out with our villagers. Book Club | Ages 9-12 the videos will be provided in each kit. Happy Hanukkah, Dear Dec 15-Front Desk you read. Simply write the title and page The activities are designed for children Dragon numbers for each book on the log, and Dewey’s Number of the Week by Kelly Yang ages 5-12, but if you have any questions by Margaret Hillert earn a coin for each book, or two coins Mon, Nov 30-Sat, Jan 30 Jan 19-Wishtree or want to share pictures of your craft Eloise Decorates for for each book over 50 pages. Use your Guess which subject is shelved under a by Katherine Applegate activities, you can always email us at Christmas coins to purchase an item out of our prize weekly call number. All correct answers LibraryYouth@largo.com. Packet quanti- by Kay Thompson case, or ask to view our book cart where will be entered to win a prize, and win- R Winter Break Book Clubs ties will be limited, and may be reserved Christmas Mice you can purchase books you can keep. ners will be contacted weekly by phone. Dec 22-Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly online, or by calling 727.587.6715. by Bethany Roberts Joliday by Megan McDonald (Ages 6-8) Additional Items to Check-Out Dec 22-Winter According to Humphrey Beanstack Chapter Books To be more Earth-friendly, we will be Looking for educational toys, storytime by Betty G. Birney (Ages 9-12) The Cat Who Ate Christmas transitioning our Raccoon Readers pro- backpacks, STEAM challenges, or crafting Animal Crossing 101 by Lil Chase gram online over the next few months. kits? We have all of those available for Thu | Dec 3, 10, 17, 31 & Horrible Harry and the If you are ready to be paper-free now, R you to check-out at the library. Most Dec 1 | Growing Flower, Holiday Beads Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | 4pm Holidaze simply download the Beanstack app onto items check out for 4 weeks, with the and Bracelets, Coffee Filter Snowflakes Are you an Animal Crossing fan? Are you by Suzy Kline your phone or other device and register exception of the crafting kits, which check curious about what it is? Learn something My Weird School #14: Miss to start tracking your progress online. If R Dec 8 | Fruit Fan, Oodles of out for 2 weeks. Come look through the new or get inspired each week with the Holly is Too Jolly you would rather not use the app, simply binders on our children’s service desk and Ornaments, Craft Stick Hot Cocoa Mug library. Whether it be learning about the by Dan Gutman register on our website at https://largo- take home a treasure or two! turnips, how to time travel, or watching In-Person Program publiclibrary.beanstack.org/. R Dec 15 | Swimming Jellyfish, Snowman Fiction how to design a cool island, you will Storytime At-Home | Ages 2-5 Pattern Pillow, Cozy Winter Fireplace impress Tom Nook with your Animal Penina Levine is a Potato Pancake Tue | Dec 1, 8, 15 & Craft Crossing know-how! by Rebecca O'Connell Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:30am R Pup Pals Reading Dogs | Ages 5-12 Jingle (A Swindle Mystery) Thu | Dec 3, 10, 17 & RJan 5 | Caterpillar and Butterfly Sat | Jan 23 | 10am-12pm by Gordon Korman R Goodbye, 2020! Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10:30am Craft, Snowflake Ornaments, Pom Pom STEAM Spot Top Elf by Caleb Zane Huett Thu | Dec 31 | 6pm Fri | Dec 4, 11, 18 & Hedgehog Improve your reading skills and make On Beanstack, there are two challeng- Join us in saying goodbye to 2020, and Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:30am a new furry friend by reading to thera- Non-Fiction es based on your child's age. Our Mini R hello to a (hopefully) better 2021. Listen Join us for stories, music, and a few Jan 12 | Unicorn Bookmark, Beaded py-trained dogs. Registration is required STEAM Kids Christmas by Anne Carey Bookworms Reading Challenge for to some stories, think about what was surprises, designed for children ages 2-5. Snowflakes and Necklaces, Craft Roll Owl and only the registered child may enter Sammy Spider's First Taste of Hanukkah: Pre-Readers is designed for ages 0-5 and good about this year, and make a wish for Videos can be found on our Facebook the program room to maintain social A Cookbook by Sylvia A. Rouss our Every Day Readers Book Challenge is R Jan 19 | Pirate Ship, Winter Beaded the new year! Register and pick-up your page. distance. Parents and other siblings will My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa designed for ages 5-12. Both programs NYE craft bag to celebrate. Keychains, Story Scroll be asked to remain outside the room, but by Lisa Bullard Read Woke Storytime | Ages 8-12 allow you to log your reading, submit can observe from the other side of the Sat | Dec 12 & Jan 9 | 12pm book reviews, and complete activities to R Jan 26 | Venus Flytrap Puppet, Polka glass wall. Also, the child must remain Graphic Novels Dec 12 | Poverty & Homelessness unlock badges and earn coins all year Dot Polar Bear Pattern Pillow, Paint Chip masked for the duration of the scheduled Scooby Doo! A Merry Scary Holiday Jan 9 | Social Justice long. The coins can then be used to Bookmarks time slot. If they do not have a mask, one by Lee Howard Join us on Facebook for a special storytime purchase prizes or books from our prize will be provided for them. The Joy of a Peanuts Christmas: 50 Years case and book cart, just like the Raccoon You can find Ms. Emily, Ms. Tasha, Ms. that teaches us about our differences and Melissa, and Ms. Sarah in our new Youth of Holiday Comics by Charles M. Schulz how to help others have their voice heard! Reader program. Teen Titans Go! Volume 5, Falling Stars Services Group on Facebook. Largo Public Library by Sholly Fisch 10 M AGA Z I N E News • Events • Stories December/January 2021 Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 11
GENEALOGY: CLASSES & GROUPS: Watch Online GENEALOGY: CLASSES & GROUPS: Watch Online As the date of the event draws nearer, we will publish instructions on how to participate on the PGS website, Blog, and As the date of the event draws nearer, we will publish instructions on how to participate on the PGS website, Blog, and weekly email distribution list. For more information, email Bob Bryan at bbryan84@gmail.com or call 727.595.4521. weekly email distribution list. For more information, email Bob Bryan at bbryan84@gmail.com or call 727.595.4521. Property Research Basics Writing Brief Narrative Sketches – DNA Basics Military Records Special Events Virtual Programs Tue | Dec 15 | 10am Sharing Interesting Ancestors with Thu | Jan 7 | 7pm-8:30pm Wed | Jan 27 | 1pm This is a general treatment of proper- Family Learn about the types of DNA tests This class explores the types of military Annual Program Meeting Proving Your Facts ty research in the United States. It will Wed | Dec 30 | 1pm used for genealogy and popular testing records produced from the Revolutionary Sat | Dec 19 | 11am Wed | Dec 2 | 1pm explore ownership documents from land Do you want to share your family his- companies. We compare the benefits of War to modern times. It shows the Program Meeting- Holiday Party- Show & Some sources are more reliable, some re- grants to land patents to deeds. It will tory research and enthusiasm with your each type of test and each company’s information contained in those various Tell and Mutual Assistance. We have PGS cords bring us closer to the actual event, explain the difference in land descriptions relatives, but find that their eyes tend database. records, and where to find them in print business to conduct as well as a program and some information is more “on point”. in state land states and public land states. to glaze over when you pull out your and online. to enjoy. The event is free and open to This class explains how to evaluate the It will examine the historical context of pedigree charts and family group sheets? Advanced Genetic Genealogy the public, so drop in and participate evidence we collect as we build our fami- military bounty land, the Homestead Act, Try presenting the information to them in Discussion Skeletons in the Family Closet: Dealing whether you are a PGS member or not. ly trees and uses the “Genealogical Proof and the cash purchase of public land. We bite-size chunks, one interesting ancestor Sat | Jan 9 | 1pm with the Unexpected On the business side, we have Bylaw Standard” as the guide. will also survey where to find the records at a time, using brief, 1-3 page narratives This discussion group Thu | Jan 28 | 6pm changes and a budget to approve, and generated during ownership and transfer with visual impact. reviews one chapter a We all find scandals, scalawags, and we also have officers to elect. Our pro- DNA Basics of property. month from the book other surprises in the course of our gram, “Crowd-Sourcing Your Brick Walls,” Thu | Dec 3 | 7pm Family Tree Maker User Group Advanced Genetic genealogical research. This presentation will provide attendees the opportunity to Learn about the types of DNA tests Historical Causes of Death Sat | Jan 2 | 10am Genealogy: Techniques discusses some of the unexpected, and help each other negotiate personal re- used for genealogy and popular testing Wed | Dec 16 | 1pm Q&A and demonstration of how to use and Case Studies. sometimes unsavory, facts that may arise search issues, questions, and challenges. companies. We compare the benefits of Death certificates are important resourc- the Family Tree Maker genealogical data- Discussion started in May with Chapter and ethical considerations to keep in Check our website calendar each type of test and each company’s es when researching the lives of our base software. 1. While all are welcome, this is an at- mind when deciding how to share them. (PinellasGenealogySociety.com/calendar) database. ancestors. However, due to factors such tendee led discussion with a moderator. for a link to register for the meeting. as outdated terminology and the limits Family Tree Maker 2019 Attendees are expected to have read the Family Tree Maker User Group of medical knowledge in the past, it can Part 1 | Tue | Jan 5 | 6pm chapter and be prepared to discuss its Sat | Dec 5 | 10am be hard to interpret the causes of death Part 2 | Tue | Jan 12 | 6pm contents. Breaking Down Brick Walls with DNA Q&A and demonstration of how to use given. This presentation examines some Part 3 | Tue | Jan 19 | 6pm Speaker: Teri Grey the Family Tree Maker genealogical data- of those factors, and points to resourc- A detailed explanation RootsMagic User Group Sat | Jan 16 | 11am base software. es that can help you find out what your and demonstration of Sat | Jan 23 | 10am Monthly general program membership ancestors really died of. the many features of Q&A and demonstration of how to use meeting with educational program: DNA Ancestry.com this most popular genealogy database the RootsMagic genealogy database Case Study Presented by Teri Grey. Mon | Dec 7 | 1pm Documenting Your Sources program. software program. So, you have tested, sorted, and mapped Basic search techniques for getting Mon | Dec 21 | 1pm your chromosomes, now how do you the most from this huge collection of An introduction on the content of proper Library of Congress DNA Interest Group use this information to break down brick databases. source citations. Using modern geneal- Wed | Jan 6 | 1pm-3pm Tue | Jan 26 | 1pm walls? We will explore the use of DNA ogy programs to enter citations will also Investigate what this website provides, Every month on the 4th Tuesday. Learn and documentary research to find the Organizing Your Files be covered (Roots Magic and Family Tree including veterans’ information, historic how to interpret your DNA test results family of a 2nd great grandmother and Tue | Dec 8 | 1pm Make will be addressed.) newspapers, digital collections, photo- and apply those results to your current identify a 4th great grandmother. You can Adopt a system that is consistent and graphs, and use of the catalog. family history research. Join our casual use the described techniques in your own reliable for both paper and electronic RootsMagic User Group group as we research and learn together. efforts to break through brick walls. systems. Best methods for how to name Sat | Dec 26 | 10am them and how to file them. Q&A and demonstration of how to use Teri Grey splits her time the RootsMagic genealogy database between Cape Cod and Advanced Genetic Genealogy software program. Sarasota. Teri is a BCG Certified professional Discussion Save the Date Sat | Dec 12 | 1pm genealogist, with a focus This discussion group on genetic genealogy and reviews one chapter a The Pinellas Genealogy Society is pleased to announce its Annual Seminar on February 20, 2021 featuring family research. She has a month from the book Thomas MacEntee. The event will be presented in an online format. BS in Biochemistry and holds Certificates Roots Magic Advanced Genetic Part 1 | Mon | Dec 28 | 6pm from Boston University in Genealogy Genealogy: Techniques Thomas is a genealogy professional who wears several hats: blogger, educator, author, and community builder to Research and Excelsior College in Part 2 | Mon | Jan 4 | 6pm and Case Studies. Part 3 | Mon | Jan 18 | 6pm name a few. He has over 42 years of experience researching family history. He has blended his genealogy pursuits Genetic Genealogy. Teri also lectures Discussion started in May with Chapter with his technology background to launch his business called High-Definition Genealogy. Thomas describes him- and conducts research, specializing in Part 4 | Mon | Jan 25 | 6pm 1. While all are welcome, this is an at- This class explores the use of this popular self as a lifelong learner with a background in a multitude of topics, who has finally figured out what he does best: genetic genealogy and New England tendee led discussion with a moderator. teach, inspire, instigate, and serve as a curator and go-to-guy for concept nurturing and inspiration. research. You can find Teri at Grey Matter genealogy software program. It consists Attendees are expected to have read the of five classes, held for five consecutive Genealogy, www.greygenealogy.com. chapter and be prepared to discuss its During this day-long online event, Thomas will give four presentations that will hold something for everybody. The topics are: weeks. It’s intent is to take the student contents. from the basics of entry of family (1) “How Do I Know What I Don’t Know-Fast Tracking Your Genealogy Education,” (2) “Internet Archive: A Gold Mine For information to the more detailed topics Genealogists,” (3) “Successful Collateral and Cluster Searching,” and (4) “Did I Get Everything? Creating a Checklist for Genealogy FamilySearch.org of incorporating images in your family Research” In addition to the presentations, Thomas will be available for a far-ranging Q&A session over the lunch break. Mon | Dec 14 | 1pm history, citing sources, and generating The class will demonstrate how to search various reports. The class will be most The event begins at 9:45AM (ET) with the first presentation kicking off at 10AM. An online conference booklet including presen- the vast databases available on this rapid- effective if all sessions are attended in tation handouts will be available to all registrants. We at PGS are proud of this annual, day-long event; and excited about the ly expanding site made available from the order. selection of topics we have scheduled. There is something for everybody—novice researcher or experienced. Join us. Information LDS (Mormon) genealogy collection. on registration, which opens on January 1, 2021, will be published on the PGS website, PinellasGenealogySociety.com. Mark your calendars now. The registration fee for PGS members is $30 and for non-members is $35. 12 Largo Public Library News • Events • Stories December/January 2021 Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 13 M AGA Z I N E
Friends of the Largo Library Greater Largo Library Foundation 37th Annual Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition FOUNDATION HAPPENINGS event with more than 1,000 children and 1,000 adults. It's We wanted to give a warm welcome to the Great Pumpkin, LYN (Library Levels: the new President of the Greater Largo in Your Neighborhood) made a Elementary Grades 4-5, Middle School Grades 6-8, High School Grades 9-12 Library Foundation, Andrea Hartmann! special appearance at the event! Public, Private, Parochial, Home School Andrea was born and raised in Pinellas County and has been coming to the Largo We are all so proud and grateful Submission Deadline: Library since she was a teenager! She of the difference LYN has made Saturday, March 27, 2021 has been a member of the Greater Largo in the lives of children and Library Foundation for the past 2 years adults in our community! Prompt: and has headed the Marketing Committee Close Encounter of the Book Kind! during that time. When she's not at the library, Andrea runs *The operational costs of the bookmobile are covered by the a local real estate company (The Sandy Hartmann Group of Foundation. About the prompt: Keller Williams) and spends her free time with her husband As Lemony Snicket says, “Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” So write a short story in which and 2 children. You'll often find her at the ONE GIFT CAN TOUCH SO MANY your characters interact, good or bad, with a book or books. Maybe your story is set in a library or a bookstore. Maybe an library on the weekends, boating, or work- audio book comes to life. Maybe the e-reader begins to control the reader. Whether at home, school, or work, maybe the ing alongside other local non-profits that As this year comes to a close, we will books on the shelf bring danger, confusion, laughter, or tears. Anne Lamont says, “For some of us, books are as support our community. We're looking look back at 2020 with mixed emo- important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds forward to a successful 2 year term with tions. We have all been touched by the world after world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet or excite you. Books help us understand who we Andrea as our President! pandemic, the economic downturn, and are and how we are to behave. They show us what community and friendship mean; they show us how to live and die.” a new way of life. Here at the Greater Your short story imagines such a world. The Largo Public Library’s Bookmobile* continues its good Largo Library Foundation we have had work in our community despite the pandemic. Although the to discover alternative methods to raise About the story: Bookmobile does not have patrons on board, it still made needed funds for the library and to The story should revolve around an experience, setting, problem, challenge, tragedy, triumph, or any circumstance that 48 stops and served over 100 children and 500 adults during stay in touch with our loyal donors and will intrigue readers and bring characters to life. Describe to readers what the characters look like, how they the month of October 2020. The bookmobile takes special friends. communicate, and how they act, feel, and think. Develop the main character(s) by including supporting characters. requests to reserve library materials and deliver them directly Describe the place and time in which the story is set. The prompt is not the title of your story but is meant to provide a to ALFs and schools. The Library Champions Giving Campaign that began late creative focus. last year has been very successful and will continue fundrais- The Bookmobile made a special appearance and participated ing efforts in 2021. The Foundation supports multiple pro- Submission Guidelines: in the City of Largo Recreation, Parks, and Arts Drive-o-Ween grams at the library as well as the expense of operating the »» Include cover sheet that identifies participant’s name, age, home address, phone, email, school, grade, teacher’s name, event on October 30, 2020. Over 550 cars passed by the Bookmobile, which will continue to expand our reach to those and teacher’s email address. in the community who are not able to physically come to the »» Include title page that identifies the title of the short story and writer’s name. library. »» Stories should be typed, double-spaced, with numbered pages. We are so grateful for your support. Now more than ever we »» Stories must be original, fiction, 4-8 pages, 12-point font. need your help to continue to provide support for the pro- »» Do not attach drawings, photographs, or any other material. grams and services of the Largo Public Library. »» Stories should be submitted in PDF format. »» Send PDF story to LibraryShortStoryCompetition@gmail.com. Please visit our website at www.GLLF.org to make a donation in whatever amount you feel comfortable giving. Your gift can »» Stories will not be accepted by mail or drop-off. be in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special person in your life. For your convenience we have attached an envelope with the Library Champions levels of support. Winners and Prizes: Elementary: 1st place-$100, 2nd place-$75, 3rd place-$50, Honorable Mention-$25 As we celebrate the season of gift giving it can often be Middle School: 1st place-$150, 2nd place-$100, 3rd place-$75, Honorable Mention-$50 overwhelming as to who you want to support and where your High School: 1st place-$250, 2nd place-$125, 3rd place-$100, Honorable Mention-$50 donation will do the most good. We ask that you consider a year end gift to the Greater Largo Library Foundation. Being Winners will be notified by phone and/or email. Awards ceremony TBD. able to offer our patrons continued access to programs and Email questions and submissions to Ben Wiley, Short Story Competition Chair: education opportunities is a wonderful gift, but knowing they LibraryShortStoryCompetition@gmail.com. have not been forgotten by their community is the best gift of all. The school is neither endorsing nor sponsoring this event nor approving or endorsing the views or the organization sponsoring the activity. Your gift to the Greater Largo Library Foundation will maintain the programs and services of the library not supported by the City of Largo. For more information or to make a tax deduct- ible donation, please visit our secure website at www.GLLF.org or contact Elliott Rakofsky, Foundation Director at (727) 587-6779. We wish you a safe and Happy Holiday Season. 14 Largo Public Library News • Events • Stories December/January 2021 Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 15 M AGA Z I N E
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