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December/January 2022
Vol. 5 No. 1
Largo Public Library M A G A Z I
News • Events • Stories
N E
Pg. 3 New Experience Kits
Pg. 4 Winter Reading
Challenge
Pg. 14 Friends Book Sale
Director's Be the Change
Column Four years ago, our friend and Foundation Board Member, *Bob Dorian, brought us an idea that we immediately
jumped on board with. That idea was the opportunity to partner with Silver Santas, a program sponsored by the Area
Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. and Better Living for Seniors Consortium.
"Silver Santas is a grassroots project that provides gifts during the holiday season
to isolated and low-income seniors through Providers such as assisted living
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communities, senior housing (HUD) communities and at home by Guardians or
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Professional Caregivers."
hope you enjoyed last month’s Every year in November our Christmas tree goes up with nothing but white tags to
teen takeover of this column! It decorate it. Each tag represents a senior or nursing home resident in our area that
was wonderful to hear the Teen may be without family or friends around the holidays. On these tags is a wish list
Librarian’s enthusiasm for these of items with colors and sizes that particular person likes and needs. A community
specialized services and get member takes a tag or two and uses it as their shopping list for those individuals and
firsthand knowledge of the impact then returns the new, unwrapped items (gift bags will be provided) to the facility at
they’re making on our community. which they got the tag. Then in the first week of December, Silver Santas comes to the
locations and gathers all the gifts and distributes them in time for the holidays.
This month we explore the topic of
In lieu of adopting a senior, Silver Santas also accepts "donations of new clothing,
travel. Setting off on an adventure hygiene products, candy, and small personal items to help fill out the gift bags."
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holds great appeal for those of us Monetary donations are also accepted and can be mailed in or given online. For more
who have been sidelined for so information visit https://blspinellas.org/Silver-Santas.
long. If you’re still feeling hesitant
about taking a journey, rest assured This will be our fourth year participating in the program and we are so lucky to be able to provide for our fellow
we’ve been acquiring a diverse community members in need! Here's to many more years and happy holidays to come!
collection of reading materials.
If traveling through history is
interesting to you, I’m pleased to Contents *You can learn more about Bob in our Board Member Spotlight on page 15.
New Experience Kits
announce that we are once again
able to have our reading program, Be the Change ..................................................................................................... 3
Largo Turns a Page, hosting author
Sarah Penner, February 5, 2022. Adult Programs ...............................................................................................4-5
Her book, The Lost Apothecary, Not quite ready to travel the world yet? We have just thing for you!
Community Outreach ..................................................................................... 6
is available at the library and
hardcover copies will be on-hand for English Language Learning ......................................................................... 6 Our new Experience Kits allow you explore the language, culture, and cuisine of another
country from the comfort of your home. They contain a variety of items such as books, DVDs,
signing at her book talk in February. language learning audiobooks, and cooking equipment that you can use to explore a country's
Teen Scene .............................................................................................................7
culture. We have kits for five countries so far, including France, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and
Staff is looking forward to more Gallery 120 ............................................................................................................. 8 Thailand. Stop by the Circulation desk in the Library to check out one today.
people coming to the library for
in-person programs. Please join us Technology and Digital Learning ...........................................................8-9 And don't forget, we still have our Mindfulness kits to check out as well. Explore gardening,
for a multitude of adult classes in birdwatching, or meditation with these specially curated kits.
December and January. In-person
eResources and Databases .......................................................................... 9
children’s programs will fully resume Children’s Programs ................................................................................... 10-11 On our website, search Experience Kit or Mindfulness Kit to see what each has in store for you!
in January. We’ve missed our littlest
Genealogy ...................................................................................................... 12-13
Largo Turns A Page
patrons and their caregivers. It will
be nice to hear the sounds of story Friends of the Largo Library ........................................................................14
time meandering through the halls
of the library. Greater Largo Library Foundation ............................................................15 After 2 long years we are finally resuming our Largo Turns a Page Community Read. This year we are featuring local
author Sarah Penner and her novel The Lost Apothecary. The event will be in-person on Saturday, February 5, 2022,
with an author talk and book signing.
L I B R A R Y H O U R S The Lost Apothecary is Ms. Penner's debut novel and a New York Times Bestseller! The
Mon - Wed | 9am - 8pm gripping tale spans two centuries connecting the lives of three women.
Thu - Fri | 10am - 6pm
"There are dark aspects to the story—like the burden of secrets and the destructive pursuit of
Sat | 10am - 5pm vengeance—but it is also a story of hope and the way women can protect, honor, and free one
Sun | Closed another, even when separated by the barrier of time." Sarah Penner
Find Us Online! Closed "The Lost Apothecary is a poisonously good read... An enthralling work of mystery, murder,
Fri | Dec 24 Sat | Jan 1 trust, and betrayal. Set in an atmospheric London, Penner's immersive story flows skillfully
@LargoPublicLibrary from past to present, revealing the heartaches and lost dreams of three captivating main
Sat | Dec 25 Mon | Jan 17
characters in a page-turningly tense drama that surprises right up until the final paragraph."
@LargoPublicLibrary Fri | Dec 31 | Close at 5pm NPR
@LargoPublicLib Registration opens Monday, January 3, 2022. We can't wait to see you there!
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& Ages 18 and up.
Masks and social distancing are recommended during all in-person programs.
Ages 18 and up.
Masks and social distancing are recommended during all in-person programs. &
Quotables Staff may continue to wear masks when interacting with the public. Staff may continue to wear masks when interacting with the public.
Quotables
Sign With Sabila - VIRTUAL R The Art of Book R Nuno Felted Scarf R Sew a Passport Holder
Tue | Dec 7, 14 Folding Tue | Dec 14 | 6pm Wed | Jan 19 | 6pm
Beginners | 6pm Thu | Dec 2 | 4pm Learn the basics Thu | Jan 20 | 3pm Paint, Stamp, Stitch
Booktalking with Iris Meeting ID: 822 3048 2402 Repurpose your books. of nuno felting and This wallet has room
Wed | Dec 8 & Jan 12 | Passcode: LearnASL We will be doing a make your own to hold all your travel Paint, Stamp, Stitch is a 3-part class
12pm Intermediate | 7pm music note pattern! textured wool & silk essentials. Use the that will take you from raw materials to
Listen to a talk on popular Meeting ID: 875 0359 9006 Books will be provided. scarf. After the felting clear pocket for your a finished piece of art fabric. You may
titles each month. Passcode: ASLISFUN process is complete, you'll be able to dye vaccination card or choose to attend 1, 2, or all 3 parts as
Advanced | 8pm your scarf using your choice of colors. A divide it to hold your driver's license and your schedule allows.
Meeting ID: 878 3878 3252 R Illuminate Your Ornaments - VIRTUAL nonrefundable $6 materials fee is required credit card. Please bring 1 fat quarter (18”
Poets Live! - VIRTUAL Passcode: ASLZONE Mon | Dec 6 | 6pm upon registration at the library circulation by 22”) of fabric. R Part 1: Paint!
Mon | Dec 13 & Jan 10 | Presented by the PPLC Deaf Literacy Want to light up your holiday decorations? desk. Mon | Jan 3 | 6pm or 7pm
6:30pm Center. Come build your vocabulary, We will use conductive thread and LED Paint a fat quarter (18"
Poets Live! meets virtu- grammar, and structure. Classes are technology and make ornaments. Supply R New Horizons Painting by 22") of fabric that can
ally on the 2nd Monday offered free of charge in a virtual format kits will be ready for pick up R Paint a Mini Macaron Wed | Jan 26 | 6pm be used for future sewing
of each month. Read through Zoom. For additional details email Nov 30–Dec 6. Online access information Wed | Dec 15 | 6pm Paint an abstract horizon projects.
your poetry and learn sbeganovic@pplc.us. will be emailed to registered attendees by Paint a scrumptious French using watercolor and
about noted poets during Dec 1/2. macaron on a mini canvas gouache. R Part 2: Stamp!
our biography segment. using acrylics. Mon | Jan 10 | 6pm or 7pm
Contact Wayne S. Williams, R SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Stamp fabric using block
cylum@tampabay.rr.com. R Paint Along with Bob Ross R Issues That Matter Series: Human printing. You may opt to
Needs of Elders
Wed | Dec 1, 15 & Jan 5, 19 | 10am-2pm Mon | Dec 6 | 6pm R Block Printing: Make a Stamp Trafficking / Book Discussion - VIRTUAL carve your own stamp
Chapter Chat @ Evermore Cafe If you are Join us for another Tue | Jan 4 | 6pm or 7pm Mon | Jan 31 | 6pm design at the class on
Wed | Dec 15 & Jan 12 | 5pm celebrating paintalong with the Carve your own 2 by 3-inch Human trafficking January 4th or use one of
Dec | Little Fires Everywhere your 65th iconic Bob Ross. rubber stamp to use for is a form of modern our many examples.
by Celeste Ng birthday this Supplies and guidance block printing. Bring your slavery that occurs in
Jan | The Guernsey Literary and Potato year, recently will be provided as own design or use one of our every state, including R Part 3: Stitch!
Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer retired, or you create a beautiful landscape from an samples. Florida. January is Fri | Jan 21 | 3pm
just want to episode of The Joy of Painting. National Human Trafficking Awareness Mon | Jan 24 | 6pm
know more about your healthcare options Month. We will be discussing Sold by Complete your fabric
under Medicare, SHINE may be able to R Intro to 3D Printing Patricia McCormick. Also, learn about project with decorative
help. SHINE schedules free, unbiased, R Winter Cardmaking Thu | Jan 6 | 4pm federal, state, and local resources on the stitching, couching,
and confidential counseling appointments Tue | Dec 7 | 6pm View a demonstration topic. Online access information will be quilting. Your finished
each month at the Largo Public Library. Make a shaker card fit of the library's 3D printer emailed to registered attendees by piece can be hung as artwork or used in
Please call to schedule your appointment for a Florida winter, and and learn the basics of 3D Jan 27/28. future sewing projects.
between 10:00am-2:00pm. a snowflake embossed printing. Age: 18+.
card with a watercolor
If you feel inclined to join us please email background. We’ll also Tune Into Page Turn Monthly Featured Playlists!
bwiley@tampabay.rr.com.
Medicare 101
have cardmaking supplies from previous R Wake up with the Library A Monthly Podcast Hosted by
classes if there are any you missed or Sat | Jan 8 | 9am Hannah and Victor · Install the Freegal app or access at
Wed | Dec 15 & Jan 5 | 3pm-4pm
would like to make again. You are invited to join us LargoPublicLibrary.org – eBranch –
Specially trained volunteers of the SHINE
Winter Reading Challenge for a before-hours tour of You’ll hear great reviews of Download & Stream
program will provide detailed information
on the basics of Medicare, including the library. See what goes recommended books, (what we
Join the Largo Public Library's Jump Start Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare
R Sew Felted Slippers & Mittens on behind the scenes. librarians call Reader’s Advisory), an · Log in with your Largo Public Library
January Reading Resolution starting Advantage plans, and financial assistance Wed | Dec 8 | 6pm The coffee is on us! This interesting library tidbit, a Spanish card number
on January 1st. Pick up a card with programs. SHINE representatives will Thu | Dec 9 | 3pm is a walking tour that lasts language book review (Book Traveler
five reading challenges and turn in by be available to answer questions and These felted slippers and an hour. In order to protect the health and with Victor), and info about some · Each month see new featured playlists
January 31st to be entered into a grand provide enrollment or benefit application mittens are a great way to safety of our patrons and team members, upcoming events! from the Largo Library
prize drawing. Two lucky winners will assistance. use that old wool sweater masks are recommended. Space is limited Find Page Turn on our website
be selected and each will win a $25.00 you never wear! Not a wool to 8 people. at LargoPublicLibrary.org under · Download songs from Freegal – to keep
Amazon gift card. The first 75 people to fan? You can also use a Explore the Library and also at on your device! Or stream up to 2 hours of
turn in their challenge card will receive a R Virtual Adult Trivia sweatshirt or polar fleece LargoPublicLibrarypodcast.blubrry.net. music a day from over 200 music genres
special gift. Open to ages 18 and up with jacket to make your winter wearables. R Edible Science Series - VIRTUAL Better yet, subscribe to the podcast
Wed | Dec 1 & Jan 5 | 6pm
a valid PPLC library card. Please only one Thu | Jan 13 | 4pm and you’ll always have a great book on
Dec | Mystery
entry per person. Start the new year your nightstand!
Jan | Disney
Want to show off your
R Edible Science Series - VIRTUAL by learning how
trivia skills? Join us for Mon | Dec 13 | 6pm to use molecular
monthly, themed virtual Learn how to make dessert treats and gastronomy
adult trivia on the first “caviar” & “champagne” using molecular techniques to make
Wednesday of each month at 6pm. You gastronomy techniques. Supply kit and a deconstructed miso and more. Supply kit
might even win a prize! shopping list will be available for pick up and ingredient list will be available for pick
Dec 7–13. Online access information will up Jan 4 - 12. Online access information
be emailed to registered attendees by will be emailed to registered attendees by
Dec 9/10. Jan 10/11.
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News • Events • Stories December/January 2022 R Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 5LIBRARY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TEEN SCENE eT en Book
Keep up to date on schedule changes, added stops, and all the latest information on the Ages 12-18
Bookmobile and LibraryHD by visiting LargoPublicLibrary.org.
High Point Family Center Imperial Palms
For more
Teen Services content,
Take & Make Crafts
Tue | Dec 14, 28
Recs
5812 150th Ave N, Clearwater 4711 Imperial Palm Dr, Largo follow us @largoteens! Stop by the
Tue | Dec 14, 28 & Jan 11, 25 Tue | Dec 7, 21 & Jan 4, 18 Teen Room
to pick up a November was Native & Indigenous
W e’re still buzzing with
excitement from another successful
High Point Youth Empowerment Center
5343 Laurel Pl, Clearwater
Tue | Dec 14, 28 & Jan 11, 25
Pinellas Heights Senior Apts.
11411 Ulmerton Rd, Largo
Wed | Dec 8, 22 & Jan 5, 19
In-Person Events
Teen D&D
crafting kit to
take home!
Main supplies
are included. New kits will be available
Heritage Month and to continue the
celebration we’re highlighting authors from
various tribes and across various genres.
Welcoming Week Basket Drive! We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!
Sweetwater Assisted Living Heron House on Tuesdays, and you can pick them up
Welcoming Week happens every 11290 Walsingham Rd, Largo 2050 E. Bay Dr, Largo throughout the week while supplies last. Fire Song by Adam Garnet Jones
year in September and celebrates the Tue | Dec 14, 28 & Jan 11, 25 Thu | Dec 9, 23 & Jan 6, 20 (Cree-Métis)
growing movement of communities Language Learning Kits Launch
that fully embrace newcomer The Barrington Senior Living Lake House Mon | Jan 3 Suggested for: High School
immigrants and their contributions 901 Seminole Blvd, Largo 1071 Lake Ave NE, Largo Check out Language Learning kits to
to the social fabric of our country. Wed | Dec 1, 15, 29 & Jan 12, 26 Thu | Dec 9, 23 & Jan 6, 20 learn a new Gay Teens, Difficult Life
Thanks to generous donations from language Decisions, Life on a
Oak Manor Royal Palms or bolster Reservation
the community, this year was the Teens interested in playing Dungeons &
3600 Oak Manor Lane, Largo 200 Lake Ave NE, Largo your class
most successful Welcoming Week Dragons, please email libraryteen@largo.
studies!
Wed | Dec 1, 15, 29 & Jan 12, 26 Thu | Dec 9, 23 & Jan 6, 20 com for more info on available campaigns
Basket Drive to date. The library Choose from
and meet-ups! Chula the Fox by Anthony Perry
made 181 Welcome Baskets for Paradise Island Elison of Pinecrest Spanish, (Chickasaw)
newly arrived refugees that included 1001 Starkey Rd, Largo 1150 8th Ave SW, Largo French,
household items for the kitchen Teen Crafternoon Japanese,
Thu | Dec 2, 16, 30 & Jan 13, 27 Fri | Dec 10 & Jan 7, 21 Suggested for: Middle School
Wed | Jan 12 | 3pm-5pm
and bathroom and items for babies, and Korean. Each kit includes materials
children, and teens. Sodalis Senior Living Heritage Village like a textbook and flashcards to help you Historical Fiction, Growing Up,
333 16th Ave SE, Largo 11909 125th St N, Largo learn. Kits check out for 4 weeks and are Revenge
Thank you to Barbara S. Ponce Thu | Dec 2, 16, 30 & Jan 13, 27 Fri | Dec 10 & Jan 7, 21 limited to one per card. Available at the
Teen Desk.
Public Library, Gulf Coast Jewish
Family and Community Services, Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force,
and the community for their support ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING Flex your creative skills at these crafty
drop-in workshops.
Games2Go
Games2Go kits include classic, tabletop,
and card games
(Muscogee Creek)
Suggested for: High School
of refugee families. For more to check out and
information contact Community enjoy at home. Romance, Racism, High
Engagement Librarian, Victor Otero at Adult English Classes English Conversation Club Switch Wednesdays Each kit includes School Life
Mon | 9:30am-1:30pm Tue | 6pm-7:30pm Wed | Jan 19 | 3pm-5pm
727.587.6715 ext.2547. Tue | 9:30am-1:30pm Practice speaking and listening in English
3-4 games. Kits
Switch gaming check out for 4
Wed | 9:30am-1:30pm and meet other ELL learners. Clubs meet is back! Drop in weeks and are Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Thu | 10:15am-1:15pm weekly at the library with a trained facili- after school to play limited to one per card. Available at the (Lipan Apache)
In collaboration with Pinellas County tator. Join us for a fun, informal gathering Nintendo Switch Teen Desk.
Schools, this program will help adults that's open to all levels. games like Super
speak, write and read English in a class- Suggested for: Middle & High
Smash Bros, Mario
room setting. Registration is required and School
One-on-One/Small Group Kart, and more.
continuous throughout the semester.
There is a $45 fee for each six-month
English Tutoring
Applications are available at the library or Winter Pop Up Activities
Contests & Challenges Horror/Fantasy, Murder
term of enrollment. For more information, Investigation & Vengeance,
by going to www.largopubliclibrary.org/ell. Drop into the Teen Room throughout Asexual Teens
please call 727.942.9146. Individuals are matched according to the December for surprise activities and Books For Bites
availability of volunteers, mutual sched- maybe even a chance to win some cozy (School Year Reading Incentive)
Citizenship and Naturalization uling preferences, and waiting list order. seasonal prizes! Oct 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021
Read and review 5 books for snack cou- Give Me Some Truth by Eric L. Gansworth
Preparation Classes - VIRTUAL | Dec Instruction is based on each learners (Haudenosaunee)
Mon | 6pm-8pm In-Person | Jan needs and goals. Tutors and students pons you can use at the cafe! Pick up a
Wed | 6pm-8pm meet two hours per week for a 6-month review pack at the Teen Desk.
Suggested for: High School
Are you a legal, permanent resident of the
United States? Do you want to become a
period. For more information, please call
727.587.6715 Ext. 2547.
Take Home
Historical Fiction, Music, Life
U.S. Citizen? We can help! We will prepare on a Reservation, Traditional
Teen Book Boxes
you for the naturalization process with in- Rosetta Stone Beadwork
Fri | Dec 10 & Jan 14
struction in Civics & U.S. History and prac- Take your English to the next level with Book Boxes come with
tice for the Citizenship Interview. Classes Rosetta Stone. Rosetta Stone is a soft- a surprise book, good-
are taught by Learning Empowered ware that uses images, text, and sound to Dragon Castle by Joseph Bruchac
ies, and tasty treats.
Citizenship instructors. For more infor- teach words and grammar. Check out a (Abenaki)
New Boxes are released
mation please call 727.244.9301 or email laptop computer with your library card for on the 2nd Friday of the
citizenship3@learning-empowered.org. in-library use. Suggested for: Middle School
month. Teens must be
present to pick-up. One
per person. Available while supplies last. Fantasy, Dragons, Magic,
Family
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120 Know?
Learn basic computer skills, programs, and ways to connect virtually through social media. 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. Discover how to use the devices that make our everyday lives easier.
Masks are recommended for all in-person programs. Registration required. Masks are recommended for all in-person programs. Registration required.
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS APPLE MICROSOFT SOCIAL MEDIA
eGovernment Resources
December & January No prerequisite Prerequisite: Have Apple ID No prerequisite Prerequisite: Have active Find credible, reliable resources for
email account and password services and assistance from city, county,
Fiber Artists R Planning Your Travel Online
and password
R Basic Word state, and federal eGovernment resources.
Wed | Dec 1 | 2pm R Getting Started with YouTube
of Tampa Bay Wed | Dec 22 | 2pm
Get information and
R Organizing Photos on iPad for
Beginners
Create a document, copy & Wed | Jan 12 | 2pm From LargoPublicLibrary.org choose
paste, change the font, save Learn about the great resource that is eBranch then eGovernment Resources
tips for planning Thu | Dec 16 | 3pm
& print. YouTube and learn about establishing an Topics include:
a trip, and gain Acquire skills in creating albums and
account and uploading tagging videos. - Employment Resources & Claim
internet skills for folders to better organize and access your
Something old is now something new! R Basic Powerpoint Unemployment
traveling locally as photos.
Wed | Dec 8 | 2pm R Getting Started with Facebook, Twitter - Rental & Monetary Assistance, & Benefits
well as destinations further away.
We are excited to announce the Create presentations for work & Instagram - Business & Tax Information
R Intermediate iPads
Inaugural exhibition of a new fiber art or school, slideshows for Wed | Jan 26 | 2pm - Health Insurance Marketplace
RExploring Community Resources Thu | Dec 30 | 3pm - Veterans Services & Resources
alliance, Fiber Artists of Tampa Bay, Wed | Dec 29 | 2pm special events. Create a Facebook
Learn intermediate skills - Elections & Voting
(FATB). These art quilters have been such as multi-tasking, and/or Twitter and/
R Basic Excel or Instagram ac- - Legal Information
collaborating for several years through speaking text, group
Wed | Dec 15 | 2pm count, or learn more - Education Resources
various local, national, and international FaceTime, enhancing - Donations & Assistance Resources
groups and have now organized to more emails, and more! Questions welcome! Basic introduction to spread- about the one you
sheets and making a simple already have, and start following, tweeting, (COVID-19 / Hurricane / Disaster)
effectively address their individual and
collective goals. budget. and using hashtags.
R Intermediate iPhones Mobile Printing
Learn about and connect with resources Thu | Dec 9 | 3pm In addition to printing from a library
Currently there are 15 members who for all kinds of help and assistance, Thu | Jan 13 | 3pm computer, you can print directly from
including our library, our government, and Learn new & fun iPhone tips! Bring your your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or home
have committed to showing their work
some nonprofit agencies right here in our questions! computer.
in this exhibition, and they represent community.
a mixed media approach to fiber and
textile art. The purpose of the exhibit
R Advanced iPads You can forward the message from your
RIntro to Zelle, Venmo & ApplePay Thu | Dec 2 | 3pm email account or choose “Share” from
is to showcase the wonderful “old” and Wed | Jan 5 | 2pm All-new tips for the Mail, Photos, and your device to send an item to one of the
“new” world of fiber art. Along with Come and see how these financial apps Notes Apps, plus a lot more! Questions following.
traditional quilts and methods, the work and how they might benefit you. encouraged! largo-pl-bw@printspots.com (Black & White
exhibit is focused on adventurous new
eResources & Databases
Letter)
techniques and innovative processes R Apple Watch largo-pl-bw-lg@printspots.com (Black &
that represent each artist’s aesthetic, Thu | Jan 27 | 3pm White Legal)
while illustrating a shared vision of ANDROID In this class, largo-pl-cl@printspots.com (Color)
Largo Public Library’s eResources include eBooks, downloadable/streaming music,
fiber art as inclusive, earth friendly and learn new and eAudiobooks, movies, and more. The research databases cover various subjects largo-pl-cl-lg@printspots.com (Color Legal)
collaborative. Prerequisite: Have email fun ways to including business and investing, health information, car repair, and author/book read-
address, username, use your Apple Access https://www.printeron.net/largo/
alikes. These introductory classes are typically hands-on learning; you can bring your own
Gallery 120 is open to the public password, and bring your Watch. We will public-library
device, if you have one. Masks are recommended for all in-person programs.
own device. look at text - Choose the printer type
throughout December 2021 and January
2022. We invite you to come and enjoy size, screen R Get Your Groove On: Learn Freegal Music - Enter your email address
R Android Phones for Beginners 1 shots, sending Tue | Dec 14 | 3pm - Click "Browse" to find the file on your
the Fiber Artists of Tampa Bay. Perhaps
Tue | Dec 7 | 3pm text messages, the Fitness and Workout Bring your smartphone or tablet (Android or iPad), and library device
you will find that special Christmas gift
In this hands-on beginner class, learn Apps, and more. Questions welcome! account information, and learn hands-on how to use Freegal to - Click the green Printer icon to send your
as well! some of the basics for getting started with print job
download and stream free music. Please install the app before class,
your Android phone, including settings and be logged in to your app store, or bring your log in information with
text messaging. you. Install the PrinterOn Print Service app on
TECHNOLOGY your device: Android or iOS
R Android Phones for Beginners 2
R eBooks & More! Learn Libby - Select the icon for the type of item you
Tue | Jan 11 | 3pm No prerequisite want to print (i.e., document, photos, web)
Tue | Jan 4 | 3pm
Learn more basics for your Android phone Make sure to have your - Choose the item from your device
Mon | Jan 10 | 6pm
including email and apps. Bring your own passwords. Masks encouraged. - Use "location" to find Largo, FL and the 4
Bring your smartphone, Android/Apple tablet, or laptop and
device, as well as account login informa- available printer types
learn how to use the Libby app on your Android tablet/phone
tion (passwords, usernames). - Tap the green "Print" button
R Tech Help Tuesdays or iPad/iPhone. Find eBooks or eMagazines to read, or listen to
- Enter email address and click "Print"
All Tue | December & January | @ 1pm eAudiobooks. Have your library account information (card and PIN)
- Or choose "Share" from the item you
No class Tue | Jan 18 with you.
want to print and then select the "PrinterOn
Bring your technology questions and your
Print Service" app
device (or use one of our Chromebooks) R Health Information: Learn Library Databases
to connect with all kinds of help. All Tue | Jan 18 | 3pm When you arrive at the library, log in with
questions welcome! Access free, credible health information with your Largo Public your email address at the print station to
Library card. Learn how to find information on diseases and find your print job. The machines will take
conditions, prescription drug information through the library change (except for pennies) and $1 and $5
databases. bills.
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Winter Bingo | Ages 5-12
Wed | Jan 5 | 6pm Reading
Clubs Programming
Incentive
Ages 12 and under. Ice skating, mittens,
For programs that require registration, please register online or call 727.587.6715. snowballs, penguins,
and more…any five
R Animal Crossing with the Library | in a row will get you
Contests Take Home Tuesdays Ages 5-12 Bingo! While these
Tue | Dec 14 & Jan 4, 18 | 6pm are not things we encounter here in Florida
For the month of December, children’s book Ready for an island escape? Visit Largo during the winter, it’ll still be fun playing Read for rewards! Encourage chil-
clubs will be a simplified at-home edition. The following contest is open to all chil- During the months of December and Public Library in Animal Crossing: New Bingo with these winter-themed pictures dren to read all year long using our
There will be no in-person or online meet- dren ages 12 and under, but we ask that January, all school-age programming will Horizons for fun and adventure. Join Ms. on our boards. Win some cool prizes, and Beanstack challenges! Simply down-
ups, however you can always email us at you only enter once a day. be a simplified at-home edition. During this Emily on Facebook Live to collect fossils, maybe make a new friend or two! load the Beanstack app onto your
LibraryYouth@largo.com with any questions time, we will still offer some take-home shake some trees, go on a scavenger phone or other device and register to
or to share pictures of your book club activi- Snowman Search craft activities. There will be 2-3 different hunt, or just hang out with our villagers. R Hour of Code start tracking your progress online. If
ties. Packets for Book Clubs will be available Dec 1 - Jan 31 craft activity kits available weekly, starting Participants will need a Nintendo Switch, Thu | Jan 6 & 20 | 4pm you would rather not use the app, sim-
on Tuesdays, as noted below. Adhere to the Snowman, Snowman, where are you hid- on Tuesdays, as noted below. The follow- Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and a STEAM Spot ply register on our website at https://
age guidelines listed. Registration is limited ing? How many hidden Snowmen can you ing week, you can join our staff online for Nintendo Online subscription in order to Jan 6: Ages 5-7 largopubliclibrary.beanstack.org/.
to 2 book clubs per family per week. Any find in the Children’s Department? Come in step-by-step instructions at the date and visit the island. Jan 20: Ages 8-12
additional registrations will be canceled. and let us know so you can be entered into time listed on your kit. Instructions on Learn basic computer programming skills On Beanstack, there are two chal-
In-Person Programs
Registrations can be made online or by our prize drawing. Winners will be notified where to find the videos will be provided in this fun 1-hour class featuring Bitsbox© lenges based on your child's age. Our
calling 727.587.6715. on Tuesday, February 1st. in each kit. The activities are designed for and other platforms. No coding experience Mini Bookworms Reading Challenge
children ages 5-12, but if you have any necessary, but basic computer skills are for Pre-Readers is designed for ages
Specialty Programming questions or want to share pictures of your R Life-Sized Frosty Candy Land© |
Bookworms Book Club | Ages 6-8 recommended. Limited spaces available. 0-5 and our Every Day Readers Book
Tue | Dec 7 | Sarai and the Meaning of craft activities, you can always email us at Ages 5-12 Challenge is designed for ages 5-12.
Awesome by Sarai Gonzalez LibraryYouth@largo.com. Registration is Tue | Dec 21 | 2pm-7pm R Tinker Lab: Art Spinners | Ages 8-12 Both programs allow you to log your
Disguise a Gingerbread Cookie limited to 3 craft kits per family per week. Wed | Dec 22 | 2pm-7pm
Mon | Nov 29 - Sat | Dec 18 Thu | Jan 6 | 4pm reading, submit book reviews, and
Any additional registrations will be can- Jenkins Wing complete activities to unlock badges
Fiction Addiction Book Club | Help Gingerbread Cookies to escape celed. Registrations can be made online or
Join your young inventors as we get their
Sign up for a creative juices flowing in this monthly and earn coins all year long. Use the
Ages 9-12 capture by decorating them to look like by calling 727.587.6715. time slot to play
Tue | Dec 14 | Ways to Make Sunshine your favorite book character. Come in to STEAM workshop designed to unleash coins to purchase an item out of our
life-sized Candy children's imaginations with science prize case, or ask to view our book
by Renee Watson pick up your paper Gingerbread Cookie, R Dec 7 | Mini Yarn Hat, Origami Land©, which
take it home to decorate, and then bring experiments, building challenges, and arts cart where you can purchase books
Christmas Trees, Accordion Tree Card has been around & crafts activities. Parent participation is you can keep.
it back by Saturday, December 18th to be for more than 70
entered in the Design Competition. This R Dec 14 | Craft Stick Gnome, Easy Peasy
required, and only registered children may
years. While you attend-no younger siblings, please. For These programs will both run through
contest is open to all children ages 12 and Christmas Crafts, Unicorn Card are waiting for your turn, enjoy some crafts
under, and you may decorate more than January, we will build and wire our own May 21st, 2022. Stop by the Children's
and other activities sure to satisfy your electric art spinners. Department for more details on either
one Gingerbread Cookie. All Gingerbread R Jan 4 | Fleece Octopus, sweeter side. Registration for this program
Cookies will be displayed in the Children’s of these programs.
Snowball Launchers, Polar is done by family, not individuals.
Department and winners will be selected Library Legos | Ages 5-12
Animal Sewing
by staff and patrons, and then contacted Sat | Jan 8 & 22 | 2pm-4pm
In-Person Book Clubs
R Air and Sound: A Great Explorations Challenge yourself to create a new LEGO
by phone on Tuesday, January 4th. RJan 11 | Snowman Luminary, Safari
Beginning in January, children’s book clubs Presentation | Ages 5-12 masterpiece every week. All materials are
Animal Sewing, Craft Stick Puzzle Tue | Dec 28 | 2pm
will return to having in-person meet-ups Pokemon© Takeover | Ages 5-12 provided.
to discuss the books and do related crafts Jenkins Wing
Dec 1 - Jan 31 R Jan 18 | Pine Cone Owl, Pawprint Fleece
and/or other activities. For these book This educational show helps kids to see R Create and Chill | Ages 8-12
Pokemon© have taken over the Library! Pillow, Skiing Polar Bear Fleece Pillow
clubs, the packets are available in December and understand the invisible. Why does air Tue | Jan 11 & 25 | 6pm
Count how many Pokemon© there are
to allow for enough time to read the book whistle when it moves sometimes? How Blow off some steam
and earn a gym badge for counting ‘em all. R Jan 25 | Night Sky Fleece R Pup Pals Reading Dogs | Ages 5-12
and work through the packet. Registrations do you know if sound waves are moving and create some chill
Every two weeks, a new Pokemon© type Pillow, Little Frog Fleece Sat | Jan 22 | 10am-12pm
must be made in-person at the Children’s through you? Answers to these questions art.
will take over the children’s department Pillow, DIY Tic Tac Toe Improve your reading skills and make
Service Desk. Additionally, if there are 2 and more are headed your way in this Jan 11 | No-Brush
and you can earn a new badge! a new furry friend by reading to thera-
no-show occasions without prior notifica- exciting science-themed program. Painting py-trained dogs.
tion, future book club reservations will be Literary Lottery | Ages 8-12 R Tween Time | Ages 8-12 Jan 25 | Paint Pour
R Monday Night Mayhem | Ages 5-12
canceled. Book club meetings will be held Dec 1 - Jan 31
on Wednesdays at 6pm on the dates listed These take-home craft kits are like our Mon | Jan 3, 10, 24, 31 | 6pm
Stop by the children’s department to pick R Code Squad
below. weekly craft kits, but for older kiddos who Join us on select
up a mystery book packet. Each packet will want the extra challenge. Register to pick- Thu | Jan 13 & 27 | 4pm
Monday evenings and STEAM Spot
contain a mystery children’s fiction book up a craft kit that will flex your crafting
Bookworms Book Club | Ages 6-8 express your creative Jan 13: Ages 5-7
and some other fun surprises inside! These skills. Instructions on where to find the
Wed | Jan 12 | Rise of the Balloon Goons side each week with Jan 27: Ages 8-12
will be limited in quantity for children craft-along videos will be provided in each
by Troy Cummings hands-on crafts and Learn basic computer programming
and only while supplies last. Limit of 2 kit.
At-Home Sign
activities! Painting skills in this fun 1-hour class featuring
per household. Child must be present for Dec 14 | Christmas Tree Nail Board
Fiction Addiction Book Club | programs will be using
Language and
pickup. Jan 11 | Snowman Nail Board CodeMonkey© and other platforms. No
acrylic paint which will
Ages 9-12 coding experience necessary, but basic
Storytimes
stain clothing so please computer skills are recommended. Limited
Wed | Jan 26 | Masterminds
prepare accordingly. spaces available.
by Gordon Korman Winter Break Craft-A-Palooza | Ages 5-12
Mon | Dec 20 - Fri | Dec 31 Jan 3 | DIY Zines & Short Stories In-person sign language and
Assorted take-home crafts will be available
R Bookish Crafts | Ages 8-12 storytimes will resume soon.
Jan 10 | Chihuly-Inspired Art
during Winter Break. No registration is nec- Wed | Jan 19 | 6pm For now, please enjoy the
Jan 24 | DIY Painted Coasters
essary as they will be available first-come, Who doesn’t love books? Celebrate books recorded programs found in
Jan 31 | Four Seasons Finger Painting
first-served with limited quantities. by making watercolor bookmarks, book our Youth Services Facebook
character magnets, and more in this book- Group and YouTube page.
tastic program!
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News • Events • Stories December/January 2022 R Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 11GENEALOGY: 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.
design, and graduate-level courses in Advanced Genetic Genealogy Discussion: Skeletons in the Family Closet: Dealing
Special Events genealogical librarianship and indexing/
abstracting.
Deep Dive into Using Y-DNA with the Unexpected
Sat | Dec 11 | 1pm Tue | Dec 21 | 6pm
The 12 Days of Genealogy Christmas: Drew was born outside Newark, New Chapter 11 We all find scandals, scalawags, and other
Finding Ancestors in Holiday Records & Jersey (where his father was from) and This is a series of surprises in the course of our genealogi-
Heritage Show & Tell grew up in upstate South Carolina (where discussions led by cal research. This presentation explores
his mother was from). As a child, he David Vance, author some of the unexpected, and sometimes
Speaker: Lisa Lisson
developed an interest in genealogy, and he of The Genealogist's unsavory, facts that may arise and ethical
Sat | Dec 18 | 11am
began to engage in serious family history Guide to Y-DNA Testing considerations to keep in mind when Family Tree Maker 2019 Basics
Join us via Zoom for our live monthly
research in 1992 after the death of his for Genetic Genealogy. deciding how to share them. Tue | Jan 11 | 6pm - Part 1
meeting and Lisa will show how holidays
favorite aunt. Each month will address Tue | Jan 18 | 6pm - Part 2
– any holidays – are a perfect time for
For Drew, the synthesis of information a different chapter in the Military Records Tue | Jan 25 | 6pm - Part 3
genealogy. Merry Christmas! The holidays
are coming and despite all the busyness
technology and genealogy was natural. He book. Learn how Y-DNA is helpful in your Wed | Dec 29 | 6pm A detailed explanation and demonstration PGS Annual Seminar
became an early adapter and innovator, genealogy (and how it is not!); understand This class explores the types of military of the many features of this most popular February 26, 2022 at 9:45am.
of the season, Christmas (and holidays in
and later an author, speaker and podcaster Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) and Single records produced from the Revolutionary genealogy database program. Featuring Lisa Louise Cooke.
general) is a fantastic time of year to re-
Drew regularly speaks at conferences and Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and War to modern times. It shows the infor-
search your genealogy and family history.
meetings of national, state, and local gene- how they can be analyzed to help solve mation contained in those various records,
Discover the types of holiday resources to The Pinellas Genealogy Society and
alogy societies, especially on topics linking genealogy problems; examine how to and where to find them in print and online.
include in your search for your ancestors.
genealogy and technology. Together with Largo Public Library are pleased to
evaluate and use DNA Projects; Develop
George G. Morgan, Drew has been the testing strategies and much, much more. announce the annual Genealogy
Lisa Lisson is the head/ Family Tree Maker User Group
co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast Attendees are expected to have read the Seminar on 26 February 2022. This all-
only honcho over at Are Sat | Jan 1 | 10am
since 2005. Beginning in 2016, Drew also monthly chapter(s) prior to the session. Q&A and demonstration of how to use the
RootsMagic – Part 1 day, online event features Lisa Louise
You My Cousin?, where Mon | Jan 17 | 6pm - Part 1
hosts the Genealogy Connections Podcast, Family Tree Maker genealogical database Cooke, professional genealogist,
she has helped genealogy Mon | Jan 24 | 6pm - Part 2
researchers around the
which alternates with The Genealogy Guys War of 1812 software. educator, and author who will give four
Podcast. Tue | Dec 14 | 6pm Mon | Jan 31 | 6pm - Part 3 presentations:
world learn how to search This class explores the use of this popular
for and find their ances- This class seeks to provide an understand- Property Research Basics » Reconstruct Your Ancestor's
ing of the historical significance of the War genealogy software program. It consists
tors. Through hundreds Tue | Jan 4 | 1pm
of genealogy blog posts, Virtual Programs of 1812. It looks at the causes of the war, This is a general treatment of proper-
of five classes, held for five consecutive
weeks. Its intent is to take the student
World with Google
YouTube videos and how it was fought, and its consequences. ty research in the United States. It will » Create a Free Google Earth
It then explores the genealogically relevant from the basics of initial entry of family
online masterclasses, she shares research DNA Basics II – Shared Matches explore ownership documents from land information to the more detailed topics of Map Collection for Your Research
strategies and how-to tutorials to take the Thu | Dec 2 | 7pm records generated in relation to the war: grants to land patents to deeds; it will
what they are, and where to find them. incorporating images in your family histo- » How to Reopen and Work a
overwhelm out of genealogy research. This class focuses on how to use DNA explain the difference in land descriptions ry, citing sources, and generating various
"cousin" matching in your research. in state land states and public land states; Genealogical Cold Case
Find her at www.LisaLisson.com. reports. The class will be most effective if
Whether it is called "Shared Matches". "In Lineage Societies: it will examine historical context of military all sessions are attended in order. » How to Organize all this
50th Anniversary 1st Decade Event: Common With", or some other title, all of The Hows and Whys of Joining bounty land, the Homestead Act, and the Genealogy Stuff!
Where is the Book with My Family in It? the primary DNA companies have tools Wed | Dec 15 | 1pm cash purchase of public land. We will also
RootsMagic User Group
Speaker: Drew Smith that allow you to analyze your matches Learn tips for documenting your early ar- survey where to find the records generat-
Sat | Jan 22 | 10am
Sat | Jan 15 | 10am based on groups that have DNA in com- rival ancestors for lineage society use. We ed during the ownership and transfer of
Q&A discussion of how to use the
Join us at the Largo Public Library or via mon. DNA Basics I is recommended, but will discuss what is a hereditary or lineage property.
RootsMagic genealogy database software.
Zoom for our live monthly meeting. PGS not required before attending Basics II. society, why you might want to join, and
presents Drew Smith in the first of five how to find the right ones for you. Then we Advanced Genetic Genealogy Discussion:
explain the paper trail requirements and DNA Interest Group
events marking our 50th Anniversary: Family Tree Maker User Group Deep Dive into Using Y-DNA
what documentation you need to verify Tue | Jan 25 | 1pm This event is a live webinar, and begins
Before beginning their own research, good Sat | Dec 4 | 10am Sat | Jan 8 | 1pm
your tree is ready for submission. Even if Every month on the 4th Tuesday. Learn at 9:45 AM (ET). The registration fee is
researchers seek out the research already Q&A and demonstration of how to use the Chapter 12
you're not interested in joining a group, you how to interpret your DNA test results and $30 for a PGS member, and a $35 fee
done by others. Find out how to do an Family Tree Maker genealogical database This is a series of apply those results to your current family
exhaustive search for books, periodicals, software. will learn useful tips to organize your data. discussions led by for non-members.
history research. Join our casual group as
and other published or unpublished printed David Vance, author we learn together.
research material that may save you time They Died of What? Understanding the War with Mexico of The Genealogist's For additional information and
in your own research. Historical Causes of Death Mon | Dec 20 | 6pm Guide to Y-DNA Testing guidance on how to register, see
This class is Facebook for Genealogists
Mon | Dec 6 | 6pm for Genetic Genealogy. the seminar tab at the PGS website
an exploration Wed | Jan 26 | 1pm
Drew Smith has been a Death certificates are important resources Each month will address (PinellasGenealogySociety.com).
of the caus- You may use Facebook every day shar-
librarian in the Research when researching the lives of our ances- a different chapter in the
es, conflicts ing family photos and stories, but have Registration officially opens on 1
and Instruction depart- tors. However, due to factors such as book. Learn how Y-DNA is helpful in your
and results genealogy (and how it is not!); understand
you ever thought to use it for genealogy January 2022.
ment at the University outdated terminology and the limits of research? We will discuss how to find rel-
of South Florida (USF) medical knowledge in the past, it can be of the United Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) and Single
States' war atives and search tips, plus the hundreds
Tampa Library since hard to interpret the causes of death given. Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and
with Mexico. In addition to the history of of Facebook groups dedicated to family
2007. Between 1994 and This presentation examines some of those how they can be analyzed to help solve
the conflict, the types of records generated history! But before we explain all that, we
2007, he was an instruc- factors, and points to resources that can genealogy problems; examine how to
during the conflict will be discussed along give an overview and tour to learn how this
tor for the USF School of help you find out what your ancestors evaluate and use DNA Projects; Develop
with guidance on where to find those ubiquitous program actually works, so you
Library and Information Science, where really died of. testing strategies and much, much more.
records. can control what you see and what others
he taught undergraduate-level courses in Attendees are expected to have read the
see about you.
library/Internet research skills and website monthly chapter(s) prior to the session.
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News • Events • Stories December/January 2022 R Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 13Friends of the Largo Library Greater Largo Library Foundation
Gold in your wheelbarrow - Ben R. Wiley Of course, this being a library magazine, we have to close
Friends of the Largo Library out with William Carlos Williams’ famous 1923 poem, A Message from the President – Andrea Hartmann Board Member Spotlight - Bob Dorian
“The Red Wheelbarrow,” a single sentence that celebrates
As we approach the last stretch of 2021, Bob has been a resident of Largo for
Thank you, Tom Germond, columnist for the Tampa Bay ordinary objects that hold extraordinary beauty and I would like to take a moment to say over 30 years with his wife and 2 sons. A
Newspapers, for the shout-out to the Friends Bookstore grace— how deeply thankful the Greater Largo graduate of Fordham University in New
at Largo Library. You may know TBN better as those so much depends Library Foundation is for the ongoing York (BS) and USF here in Tampa (MA),
newspapers like the Beacon, Leader and Bee delivered upon support we've received from our donors. Bob has made his career in advertising
weekly to your lawn in the blue, plastic bags. Titled “Long Our legacy donors, whose continued sales, most recently with the Tampa Bay
Live the Local Libraries,” his recent column praised local a red wheel contributions have helped carry us Times for over 33 years.
libraries for the multitude of services that they provide. He barrow through the pandemic, along with the
was pleased to note that Pinellas libraries will no longer many local businesses that have stepped He enjoys biking, golf, pickleball, and just
charge fines for overdue books, so less blaming and up to support us, have made an impact about any outdoor activity - including
glazed with rain on the Library and the community that is
shaming library patrons, and more providing essential chores around the house! You can find him most nights walking
water simply immeasurable. Your donations continue to support the the Belleair Causeway bridge.
services and program planning. most loved programs and services of the Largo Public Library.
beside the white Bob spent many hours at the library while studying for his
Tom was especially happy to report on his discoveries at chickens If you've been thinking about becoming a “Library Champion,” Master’s Degree at USF, then again when his children were
the Friends Bookstore. “Library bookstores are a godsend. there are many ways to support the Library. Whether it's through younger. Being part of the Foundation board is a small way he
Every now and then, patrons strike gold.” He goes on to purchasing an engraved brick in front of the library or a historic enjoys giving back to the Largo community. His most enjoyable
report that he’d recently been in search of No Ordinary September/October New Members Belleview Biltmore brick, participating in our online auctions, read? The Harry Potter series with his younger children, which he
Time, Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning or considering a cash donation via the remittance envelope in is re-reading today.
biography on Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt. He tried the The Friends of the Largo Library would like to welcome this magazine, everything helps. Please consider becoming a
stacks at local libraries, no luck. He tried searching the “Library Champion.” Visit our secure website at www.gllf.org
New Members: and click on the Library Champions Giving Campaign to make a
electronic listings, no luck. “I was on the verge of buying Karen LaCorte-Nies Meredith Semones Engraved Bricks Turn A Corner
donation in any amount that you are comfortable donating. Our
No Ordinary Time from Barnes & Noble or another retail Chara Scott Francine H. Wolf supporters are always welcome to learn more about the Library
store until I made a recent visit to the Largo Library’s The engraved bricks around the planter box in front of the Largo
Glad to have you with us! though a personal tour as well. Public Library turn a corner into a new section to accommodate
bookstore and lo and behold, found it—for $2.” He said
additional bricks purchased by library supporters. Originally, the
that he felt like celebrating his cheap discovery with a The Foundation supports multiple programs at the library fundraiser was created to support the library’s bookmobile, but
cartwheel, and went on to promise that if he weren’t such In Memoriam as well as the expense of operating the Bookmobile, which the need continues for additional funding from the Foundation
a procrastinator, he would donate several of his books will continue to expand our reach to those in the community for other programs and services provided by the library.
to the Friends Bookstore. But “I’ll need a wheelbarrow if This fall sadly saw the passing of two of our Friends who are not able to physically visit the library. This year the
I’m serious about getting rid of books. The project is long members, Billie Young and Therese Knapik. Billie, a bookmobile has served over 5,000 patrons with more than 350 By purchasing an engraved brick to honor a loved one or com-
overdue.” stops. The new Home Delivery service (door to door) continues memorate a special occasion you are helping to support the
Friends Volunteer of the Year, gave countless hours of to be very successful.
her time to benefit the Largo Library through her Friends programs and services provided by the Largo Public Library. An
Indeed, the bulk of our Friends Bookstore offerings is service. Therese was a friendly fixture in our Friends engraved brick makes a unique holiday gift that will be remem-
Your gift to the Greater Largo Library Foundation will maintain bered for years to come and will show your support for the
patron donations—boxed, bagged or wheelbarrowed. Just Bookstore for many a weekend shift to serve our patrons. the programs and services of the library not funded by the City
as you recycle the books from home to store, the income library.
They will be remembered for their dedication to making a of Largo. For more information or to make a tax deductible
from the sales of donated books to the Friends Bookstore difference in service of the local library community. donation please visit our secure website at www.gllf.org or call The cost of an engraved brick is $150.00. Your personalized
is recycled to library outreach programs. (727) 586-7398. brick will be placed around the planter box at the entrance to
the library. For additional information on how to purchase an
He ended his piece, “Off to Largo Library soon. I hope Friends Book Sale January 26-29, 2022 Thank you again to everyone who supports the Greater Largo engraved brick please contact the Foundation office at (727)
they allow wheelbarrows to come through the front Library Foundation. Here's to a prosperous end of 2021! 586-7398 or online on the Foundation’s secure website at
entrance.” To assist Tom in his offer of donating books Come and join us in the Jenkins room of Largo Library for www.gllf.org.
from his collection, we contacted a local big box garden the return of our ever popular Book sale. Swing Into Spring with the Greater Largo Library Foundation
supply store—thank you Jim Cafferty at Home Depot— Our sale will feature a diverse collection of Fiction, Non-
who lent us a spanking brand new red wheelbarrow for a Fiction, Young Adult and Children's Books. Also DVDS and The Greater Largo Library Foundation has made the decision to
bookstore display. Then we invited Tom in to thank him Music CDs. Items are 50 cents each or 3/$1! postpone the Nov 6-13 online auction until the Spring of 2022.
for his support of the Friends Bookstore and get a photo Cash or check only will be accepted.
of his wheeling in the books! He’s featured here with our Wed, Jan 26 | Members Only Preview 3pm-5pm Readers should watch for a special announcement about an
two Bookstore managers, Pat Bell and Jan Hendricks. An annual dues fee of $10 can be paid at the door for admittance. upcoming event that will accompany the auction in the Spring.
Oh, by the way, we’d be just as glad for you to use that Thu, Jan 27 and Fri, Jan 28 | 9am-5pm
wheelbarrow to buy a load of books too! Sat, Jan 29 | 9am-3:30pm Thank you to all the patrons and local businesses who have
already donated items for the auction.
Our special $1 bag sale! Buy a bag and fill it for just $1!
All donated items will be saved for the Spring 2022 event.
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Monday - Saturday
10am - 4pm
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