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Largo Public Library
 December/January 2020
 Vol. 3 No. 1

                          M   A   G   A   Z   I   N   E

                         News • Events • Stories

We have so much to celebrate!
Pg. 3 Be the Change
Pg. 6 Welcoming Week Update
Pg. 14 Friends of the Library
Vol. 3 No. 1 Largo Public Library - We have so much to celebrate! Pg. 3 Be the Change Pg. 6 Welcoming Week Update Pg. 14 Friends of the Library
Special Events
From the
Library                                                                                                                                                                         Largo High School Madrigals                                         Library In Your Neighborhood: Largo Library Bookmobile
                                                                                                                                                                                Thu | Dec 12 | 3pm                                                  One Year Anniversary Celebration
Director                                                                                                                                                                        Enjoy the spirit of the                                             Mon | Jan 13 | 2pm
                                                                                                                                                                                holiday season with an                                              The Bookmobile has completed its first year on the road.
                                                                                                                                                                                afternoon of music and                                              Come visit us in the front of the library as we celebrate this

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                                                                                                                                                                                refreshments. Music                                                 milestone. Hop on and

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                                                                                                                                                                                will be provided by The                                             browse our exclusive
        ere comes 2020! I’m excited for                                                                                                                                         Madrigals, Largo High                                               collection, checkout a
                                                                                                                                                                                School's elite vocal                                                few books, movies or au-
what sounds like a year filled with clarity
                                                                                                                                                                                ensemble. Their a cap-                                              diobooks, or just stop by
and vision. Undoubtedly, there will be                                                                                                                                          pella performance will                                              for a treat. We would love
moments to celebrate over the next                                                                                                                                              include holiday favorites as well as traditional madrigals from     for you to see how we are
two months as one year closes and                                                                                                                                               the Renaissance era. Stop by to see these talented young ladies     serving your community
another one begins. In January, the library                                                                                                                                     and gentlemen perform in historical period costumes.                everyday.
will cheer for the one year anniversary
of our successful bookmobile service.
Sometimes I want to freeze time so that

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I can fully appreciate and enjoy these
moments.

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Practicing mindfulness can be challenging
no matter the time of year, but it is espe-                                                                                                                                                                				Ask                          a Refugee
cially difficult when we’re busy shopping,
cooking, socializing, and starting a new                                                                                                                                                                   In conjunction with the annual Welcoming Week initiative, the September Issues That Matter Series
year. Of course, spending time with family                                                                                                                                                                 highlighted a local refugee. The “Ask a Refugee” program featured an amazing speaker, Felicien.

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and friends should be a priority, but                                                                                                                                                                      Felicien is originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but he left at age 11 due to war and
don’t forget to do something special for                                                                                                                                                                   persecution, and traveled to Angola, and then on to Zambia, where he was in a refugee camp from
yourself.                                                                                                                                                                                                  1997-2015. He shared with us his inspiring story of the life-threatening experiences in the Congo, chal-
                                                                                                                                                                                                           lenges of life in a refugee camp, and the five-year vetting process to emigrate. Among his many skills,
                                                  Special Events ...................................................................................................... 3                                  Felicien speaks seven languages including Swahili and English, and served as an interpreter while in
I’m proud of the library program and                                                                                                                                                                       the camp. Now residing in Largo with his family, Felicien holds down two jobs, actively gives back to
service offerings in December and                 Adult Programs ...............................................................................................4-5                                        the community, and helps to serve and support others. We were honored to have Felicien here to
January. There will be many ways to                                                                                                                                                                        share his story.
spend time with the people we care                Book and Poetry Clubs .................................................................................... 4
about – how about meeting your friends            Community Outreach ..................................................................................... 6                                                                Together We Are Sew Powerful!
for a library screening of the movie
Downton Abbey? Or maybe find some                 Digital Learning ....................................................................................................7
time to join our collaborative experienc-
es/hands-on classes amid the hullabaloo
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of the holidays? No matter how you                ideaLAB and eResources ............................................................................... 8
choose to stay connected this winter,
look for some great programs through-             Teen Scene ............................................................................................................ 9
out this year.                                    Children’s Programs ................................................................................... 10-11
                                                  Genealogy ...................................................................................................... 12-13                             With the help of our community we were able to make 50 Sew Powerful Purses
                                                  Friends of the Largo Library ........................................................................14                                                                 to send to adolescent girls in Zambia.

                                                  Greater Largo Library Foundation ............................................................15
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Congratulations to our Career Online High School Graduates

                                                                                                                                                                                 Largo Public Library partnered with Gale, part of Cengage Learning, in 2016 to
                                                                         L I B R A R Y                               H O U R S                                                   deliver Career Online High School, an accredited program offering high school
                                                                                                                                                                                 completion and career certificates. The collaboration represents an important
                                                          Mon - Wed 9:00am - 8:00pm | Thu - Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                 opportunity for Pinellas County adults who lack a high school diploma.
                                                                   Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm | Sun Closed
         Find Us Online!                                                          Closures:                                                                                      On November 4, 2019, seven students earned an accredited diploma and career
                                                                        Christmas Eve |Tue | Dec 24                                                                              certificate through the Career Online High School program at Largo Public Library.
      @LargoPublicLibrary
                                                                       Christmas Day | Wed | Dec 25                                                                              Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Lamonica Baker, Maria Banuelos, Aron Driskell, Adriana Gonzalez, Jacqueline
                 @LargoPublicLibrary                             New Year's Eve | Tue | Dec 31| Close at 5pm                                                                     Roa, Ladasha Tolbert, and Ashley Walker. For more information on Career Online High School, please visit http://
                                                                       New Year's Day | Wed | Jan 1                                                                              www.careeronlinehs.gale.com/
                            @LPLnews                               Martin Luther King Day | Mon | Jan 20

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Poetry &                                                       ADULT PROGRAMS                                                                               ADULT PROGRAMS                                                                Try New
 Book Clubs                                R    Fused Glass Pendant Making
                                          Mon | Dec 2 | 6pm
                                                                                          R Wake Up With the Library
                                                                                         Sat | Dec 7 & Jan 4 | 9am
                                                                                                                                       Downton Abbey: the Movie
                                                                                                                                       Tue | Dec 17 |
                                                                                                                                                                                          R Geometric Jewelry
                                                                                                                                                                                         Thu | Jan 9 | 10:30am
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Flavors
                                          Looking for a                                  You’re invited to join us for a be-           5:30pm                                            Use metal tube beads
                                          unique handmade                                fore-hours tour of the Library. See what      Catch up with the                                 and wire to design a
                                          gift? Design your                              goes on behind the scenes. The coffee is      Crawleys and the                                  piece of geometric
  Last Word Book Discussion Group         own piece of                                   on us!                                        folks downstairs                                  jewelry.                                         With a Feast from the
      Wed | Dec 4 & Jan 8 | 6pm
         Local History Room
                                          fused glass jewelry
                                          with artist JoAnn                              Interacting with Florida Wildlife
                                                                                                                                       with a viewing of
                                                                                                                                       the film Downton                                  Issues That Matter Series: Viewing of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Middle East
                                          Wedge. Supplies                                Mon | Dec 9 | 6pm                             Abbey (2019).                                     The Public
                                          will be provided to                                                                          There will also be                                Mon | Jan 13 |
                                          make one pendant                                                                             trivia (and priz-                                 5:30pm
                                          necklace. A $10                                                                              es!) to test your                                 Join us for a
                                          materials fee is required upon registra-                                                     knowledge of this                                 viewing of Emilio
                                          tion at the library circulation desk.                                                        award-winning                                     Estevez’s The
                                                                                                                                       series.                                           Public which
                                           R Rapid Business Planning Using
                                                                                                                                                                                         addresses topics
                                          Lean Canvas                                                                                  Medicare 101                                      including home-
                                          Tue | Dec 3 | 6pm                              Alligators, snakes, and fire ants, oh my!     Wed | Dec 18 & Jan 15 | 3pm-4pm                   lessness, commu-
 Dec- The Alice Network by Kate Quinn     Tue | Dec 17 | 6pm                             Each year residents and visitors in Florida   Specially trained volunteers of the SHINE         nity, and race; to
  Jan- Snow in August by Pete Hamill      Sharpen your business in two ac-               find themselves dealing with some form        program will provide detailed informa-            be followed with a
                                          tion-packed workshop sessions on Rapid         of unwanted problem related to wildlife       tion on the basics of Medicare, includ-           discussion of the film.                       R Feast from the Middle East:
                                          Business Planning, using the new one-          concerns. Many of these concerns can be       ing Medicare supplement insurance,
                                          page “Lean Canvas” planning tool.              life threatening and should be avoided        Medicare Advantage plans, and financial           R Paint Along with Bob Ross                  Falafel & Hummus
                 Poet’s Live
                                                                                         through wildlife awareness. Learn how         assistance programs. SHINE representa-                                                         Tue | Jan 7 | 6pm
                 Mon | Dec 9 & Jan 13                                                                                                                                                    Mon | Jan 27 | 6pm
                                           R SHINE: Serving Health Insurance             to prevent negative wildlife interactions     tives will be available to answer questions                                                    No feast is complete without these two
                 | 6:30pm
                                                                                         both in your neighborhood and on your         and provide enrollment or benefit appli-                                                       chickpea side dishes. Learn to make your
                 1st Floor Quiet          Needs Of Elders
                                                                                         travels.                                      cation assistance.                                                                             own creamy hummus and crispy falafel
                 Reading Room             Wed | Dec 4, 18 &
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      that you can take home to freeze, bake,
                 Read your poetry in      Jan 15 | Study Room 1A17
                                                                                          R Holiday Cardmaking                         Ukulele Workshop                                                                               or fry.
                 this group for poetry    If you are celebrating your 65th birthday
                 enthusiasts, moder-      this year, recently retired, or just want to   Tue | Dec 10 | 6pm                            Wednesdays | 6pm
                                                                                         Join us for a hand-                           Dec 18 | Strum & Sing Jam                                                                      R  Feast from the Middle East:
                 ated by Largo’s Poet     know more about your healthcare options
Laureate, Wayne S. Williams.              under Medicare, SHINE may be able to           crafted holiday                               Jan 8 | Beginner                                                                               Pita Bread
                                          help. SHINE schedules free, unbiased,          cardmaking class                              Jan 29 | Advanced Beginner                        Join us for another paint along with the     Tue | Jan 14 | 6pm
I Love A Mystery! They’re Not All         and confidential counseling appoint-           to make two cards                             Hosted by the Tampa Bay Ukulele                   iconic Bob Ross. Supplies and guidance       The original take-out container! Make
                                          ments each month at Largo Public Library.      and a gift card                               Society, these free workshops provide an          will be provided as you create a beautiful   your own soft pita bread with a perfect
Agatha Christie!
                                          Please call to schedule your appointment       holder (gift card                             introduction to the ukulele. Bring your           landscape from an episode of The Joy of      pocket.
Mon | Dec 2 & Jan 6 | 1pm
                                          between 10am-2pm.                              not included) from                            own ukulele or a limited number will be           Painting.
Local History Room
                                                                                         stamps, ink, and                              supplied by TBUS.                                                                               R Feast from the Middle East:
Dec- Christmas Cake Murder
                                          R  Sew Im-purseable                            paper. All supplies                                                                              R Sew a Reusable Snack Bag                  Yogurt & Labneh
by Joanne Fluke
                                          Wed | Dec 4 | 6pm                              will be precut, and you will also receive     R 2020 Goal Setting                               Wed | Jan 29 | 6pm                           Tue | Jan 28 | 6pm
Jan- The Bone Collector
                                          Thu | Dec 5 | 3pm                              printed instructions which include photos,    Mon | Jan 6 | 6pm                                 Thu | Jan 30 | 3pm                           Learn how to make yogurt and labneh
by Jeffery Deaver                                                                        dimensions, and a list of supplies used so
                                          Sew up your own                                                                                                                                Make your meals                              from cow's milk or non-dairy "milks". Try
                                          impenetrable shoulder                          that you can to make each of the cards at                                                       on the go more                               some traditional Israeli yogurt toppings
                 Book Talking with Iris                                                  home. Ages 8 and up.
                                          bag. The bag open-                                                                                                                             sustainable with a                           and create your own yogurt parfait.
                 Wed | Dec 11 & Jan 8 |
                                          ing hangs from your                                                                                                                            snack bag you’ve
                 12pm                                                                    R EdTalks: Everyday Psychology
                                          shoulder keeping your                                                                                                                          made yourself. The
                 Local History Room                                                      Fri | Dec 13 | 11am
                                          hands free and your                                                                                                                            bags will be lined
                 Listen to a talk on                                                     EdTalks is a series of one-hour semi-
                                          possessions secure.                                                                                                                            with food safe vinyl
                 popular titles each                                                     nars led by Keiser University faculty.
                                          You can also add a                                                                                                                             that easily wipes
                 month.                                                                  KU Psychology Instructor, Dr. Michael         February 12th - that's the day most
                                          strap and wear it like a messenger bag.                                                                                                        clean. The outer fabric is completely up
                                          Bag hardware, including zippers, will be       VanSlyck, will discuss workplace, family,     Americans give up on their New Year's             to you. Bring a fat quarter of your fabric
                                          provided, but you will need to bring your      and community psychology.                     Resolutions. And those lofty business             of choice or choose from our fabric stash.
      Chapter Chat @ Evermore Cafe        own fabric. You'll need 3/4 yard of 60                                                       goals and ambitions you set for yourself,
        Wed | Dec 11 & Jan 8 | 6pm        inch fabric for the outside of the bag and      R Gourmet Marshmallows                       well those went out the window long be-
                                          a fat quarter of fabric for the lining.        Mon | Dec 16 | 6pm                            fore that. What if you learned that it's not      Save the Date for Largo Turns a Page
                                                                                         Sweeten up a hot                              WILLpower that will give you the                  Sat | Apr 4 | 1pm
                                           R Wire-Wrapped                                beverage or s'more                            motivation and momentum, but WE'LL                Featured Author
                                          Crystal Necklace                               with marshmallows                             power! This workshop will give you the            Therese Anne Fowler
                                          Thu | Dec 5 |                                  you’ve made yourself.                         tools to set meaningful goals along with
                                          10:30am                                        Handcrafted marshmal-                         the life-and-business hacks to bridge the
                                          Add some sparkle                               lows are surprisingly                         GAP between where you are - and where
                                          to your holidays                               simple to make and can                        you want to be! Register online with
                                          by making a wire                               be used to fill candies                       SCORE: https://pinellascounty.score org.
                                          wrapped quartz                                 and cookies or enjoyed
      Dec- The Wife by Meg Wolitzer                                                      on their own.
                                          necklace.
         Jan- Crossing to Safety
            by Wallace Stegner

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LIBRARY IN YOUR NEIGHBOORHOOD                                                                              DIGITAL LEARNING                                                            Did You
                                                The Bookmobile is on the road! Meet us at one of the stops below and browse the
                                              Bookmobile’s exclusive collection of books and media. We are adding new stops all the
                                                          time! Be sure to check our website for the latest information.
                                                                                                                                               Basic, Microsoft, and Social Media: Computer Lab. First-come, first-served.
                                                                                                                                            iPad/iPhone: Classes in Jenkins Wing. Registration req’d. Class size limited to 8.
                                                                                                                                                  Android: Jenkins Wing. No registration. All Classes: Ages 18 & up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Know?
                                              Sweet Water | Tuesday                         Bardmoor YMCA | Tuesday

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                                              Dec 3, 17, 31 & Jan14, 28 | 10am-10:30am      Dec 10 & Jan 7, 21 | 10am-11am                          BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
                                              Elmcroft of Pinecrest North | Tuesday         Largo City Hall | Tuesday                            Email & Internet				                       Wed | Dec 18 | 3pm                      Start the New Year off right with
           elcoming Week is a national
celebration where communities bring
                                              Dec 3, 17, 31 & Jan14, 28 | 11am-11:30am      Dec 10 & Jan 7, 21 | 12pm-1pm                        Set up an email account, send & receive messages, cruise online.                   health and investment tips from
                                              Elmcroft of Pinecrest South | Tuesday         The Barrington | Tuesday                             Gmail for Beginners			                     Wed | Jan 15 | 3pm                             your library website.
together immigrants and local residents
                                              Dec 3, 17, 31 & Jan14, 28 |                   Dec 10 & Jan 7, 21 | 2pm-3pm                         Create your own Gmail account and learn how to send & organize email.
in a spirit of unity to build strong
connections and affirm the benefits
                                              11:45am-12:15pm                               Belleair Towers | Wednesday                          Amazon/eBay/PayPal			                      Wed | Jan 22 | 3pm
                                              High Point Family Center | Tuesday            Dec 11 & Jan 8, 22 | 10:30am-11:30am                 Learn how to create accounts and discover how these online entities can          Find health information and tips,
of welcoming everyone. We believe
our communities are stronger when             Dec 3, 17 & Jan14, 28 | 2:30pm-4pm            Oak Manor | Wednesday                                work for you.                                                                    as well as recipes. From the library
everyone feels welcome, and we work           Grand Villa | Wednesday                       Dec 11 & Jan 8, 22 | 1pm-2pm                                                                                                          website choose:
together for the common good. In 2018,        Dec 4, 18 & Jan 15, 29 | 12:30pm-1:30pm       Royal Palms | Thursday                                                                                                                [ eBranch
there were over 2,000 events in 400           Imperial Palms | Wednesday                    Dec 12, 26 & Jan 9, 23 | 10am-11am
                                              Dec 4, 18 & Jan 15, 29 | 2pm-3pm              Regal Palms | Thursday
                                                                                                                                                    MICROSOFT OFFICE                                                              [ Databases
cities around the country.
                                              GRAYDI | Wednesday                            Dec 12, 26 & Jan 9, 23 | 11:15am-11:45am                                                                                              [ Health and Wellness
                                                                                                                                                  Basic Word 2013				                           Wed | Jan 8 | 3pm
Largo Public Library participated in this     Dec 4, 18 & Jan 15, 29 | 3:30pm-4:30pm        Cypress Palms | Thursday                                                                                                                   Resource Center
                                                                                                                                                  Create a document, copy & paste, change the font, save & print.
national celebration for the first time two   Pinellas Heights Senior Apts | Thursday       Dec 12, 26 & Jan 9, 23 | 1pm-1:30pm                   Basic PowerPoint			                           Wed | Jan 29 | 3pm                to find information on managing a
years ago, and we did it again this year!     Dec 5, 19 & Jan 2, 16, 30 | 10am-11am         Sabal Palms | Thursday                                Create presentations for work or school, slideshows for special events.         condition or ways to improve your
From household items and monetary             Lake House | Thursday                         Dec 12, 26 & Jan 9, 23 | 2pm-3pm                                                                                                      health, from reference sources,
donations to raffles and more, there          Dec 5, 19 & Jan 2, 16, 30 | 11:30am-12pm      Heron House | Thursday                                                                                                                magazine and journal articles, and
were plenty of ways for you to join us in     Heritage Village | Friday                     Dec 12, 26 & Jan 9, 23 | 3:15pm-4pm
the Welcoming movement.                                                                                                                             SOCIAL MEDIA                                                                  more.
                                              Dec 6, 20 & 3, 17, 31 | 12pm-1pm              Loving Arms VBK | Friday
                                              Indian Oaks | Friday                          Dec 13 & Jan 10, 24 | 10am-11am
In 2019, we joined over 50,000 people                                                                                                            Prerequisite: Have active email account and password                             Find a variety of recipes in the AtoZ
                                              Dec 6, 20 & 3, 17, 31 | 2pm-3pm               Tijuana Flats | Friday
across the United States and the world        Pinellas Preparatory Academy | Friday         Dec 13, 27 & Jan 10, 24 | 12pm-1pm                                                                                                    World Food database. Simply login
to promote inclusiveness, unity, and                                                                                                             Getting Started: YouTube			                   Wed | Dec 4 | 3pm
                                              Dec 6, 20 & 3, 17, 31 | 3:30pm-4:30pm                                                              Learn about the great resource that is YouTube and generate a brand new          with your library card number.
diversity. Largo Public Library’s award-

                                                       ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
winning Welcoming Week Basket Drive                                                                                                              YouTube account. We’ll also log in to your new (or established) account &        You can also find cookbooks and
collected 171 baskets and $531 in                                                                                                                learn how to upload and tag your videos.                                         health information in eBook and
monetary donations. The donations                                                                                                                Getting Started: Facebook & Twitter           Wed | Dec 11 | 3pm                 eAudiobook format through Libby and
were distributed to Pinellas County                                                                                                              Create a Facebook and/or Twitter account or learn more about the one you
                                                                                                                                                 already have, and start following, tweeting, and using hashtags.                 hoopla eResources.
refugee families on October 5, 2019.
                                                                                            English Conversation Club                                                                                                             Choose:
The families come from Cuba, Haiti,
                                                                                            Tue | 6pm-7:30pm                                                                                                                      [ eBranch
Venezuela, the Democratic Republic
                                                                                            Thu | 1:30pm-3pm
of the Congo, Afghanistan, Colombia,
                                                                                            Practice speaking & listening in English.
                                                                                                                                                   APPLE                                                                          [ Download and Stream
Egypt, Ethiopia, and Ukraine. We                                                                                                                                                                                                  or scroll down the main page of the
                                                                                            Meet other ELL learners. Clubs meet week-            Prerequisite: Have Apple ID and password
celebrate diversity and acknowledge the                                                                                                                                                                                           library website and choose from the
                                                                                            ly at the library with a trained facilitator.
invaluable contributions these immigrant
                                                                                            Join us for a fun, informal gathering that’s          R Beginning iPads			                          Thu | Dec 12 & Jan 16 | 3pm       Download & Stream section, then
families make to their communities and
                                              R     Adult English Classes                   open to all levels.                                  This beginners class is meant to make you more familiar and comfortable with     login in with your library account
the country as a whole.
                                              Mon, Tue, Wed | 9:30am-1:30pm                                                                      your device. Learn app organization, navigation tips, and how to use some of     information.
                                              Thu | 10:15am-1:15pm                          One-On-One/Small Group English                       the apps that came with the device like Calendar and Contacts.
A big thank you to our partners, Barbara                                                                                                                                                                                          As with any health information, please
                                              In collaboration with Pinellas County         Tutoring                                              R Intermediate iPads		                         Thu | Dec 19 & Jan 30 | 3pm
S. Ponce Public Library and UMCM                                                                                                                                                                                                  also consult your physician.
                                              Schools, this program will help adults        Applications are available at the library            Take better pictures, multi-task, speak text, and a whole lot more.
Suncoast. Without them, the basket
                                              speak, write and read English in a class-     or by going to www.largopubliclibrary.                R Intermediate iPhones
drive wouldn’t have been possible.                                                                                                                                                               Thu | Dec 5 & Jan 23 | 3pm
                                              room setting. Registration is required and    org. Individuals are matched according                                                                                                Invest in the future. Find analyst
                                                                                            to the availability of volunteers, mutual            Learn new & fun iPhone tips & shortcuts.
                                              is continuous throughout the semester.                                                              R Intermediate iPads 2			                                                       guidance on stocks, mutual funds, and
                                                                                            scheduling preferences, and waiting list                                                             Thu | Jan 2 | 3pm
                                              There is a $45 fee for each six-month                                                                                                                                               exchange traded funds; and research
                                              term of enrollment. For more information:     order. Instruction is based on each learner’s        New tips including group FaceTime, enhancing email messages,
                                              727.547.7872.                                 needs and goals. Tutors and students meet            recommendations for Safari & Notes, and more.                                    companies for investments through
                                                                                            two hours per week for a 6-month period.                                                                                              Morningstar Investment Research
                                              Citizenship & Naturalization Preparation      For more information, call 727.587.6715                                                                                               Center. From the library website
                                              Classes                                       Ext. 2547.                                              ANDROID                                                                       choose:
                                              Mon & Wed | 6pm-8pm                                                                                                                                                                 [ eBranch
                                              Are you a legal, permanent resident of the    Rosetta Stone                                         Please bring your email address, username, passwords.
                                              United States? Do you want to become a        Take your English to the next level with                                                                                              [ Databases
                                              U.S. Citizen? We can help! Prepare for the    Rosetta Stone. Rosetta Stone is a software            Android Phones for Beginners 1		               Tue | Dec 10 | 3pm               Login with your Largo Public Library
                                              naturalization process with instruction in    that uses images, text, and sound to teach            In this hands-on beginner class, learn some of the basics for getting started   card.
                                              Civics & U.S. History and practices for the   words and grammar. Check out a laptop                 with your Android phone, including settings and text messaging.
                                                                                                                                                  Android Phones for Beginners 2		               Tue | Jan 14 | 3pm               Access to the database is funded by
                                              Interview. Classes are taught by Suncoast     computer with your library card for in-li-
                                                                                            brary use.                                            In this hands-on class, learn more basics for your Android phone including      the Greater Largo Library Foundation.
                                              Citizenship instructors. For more info:
                                              727.244.9301 or email 727citizenship@                                                               email and apps. Bring your own device, as well as account login information
                                              umcmsuncoast.org                                                                                    (passwords, usernames).

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TEEN SCENE                                                         Teen
    Gallery                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Volunteer
     120                                  Largo Public Library's ideaLAB is a place to develop creative ideas, try new technolo-
                                          gies, and experiment. Classes are located in the ideaLAB and are limited to 8 partici-
                                          pants unless otherwise noted. Adults may bring children 8 years or older. ideaLAB is
                                          sponsored by the Greater Largo Library Foundation.
                                                                                                                                     Ages 12-18. All teen programs are located in the Teen Room unless otherwise noted.

                                                                                                                                    Teen D&D                                         Teen Exam Cram
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Spotlight
                                                                                                                                    Fri | Dec 6, 13, 20 &                            Mon – Fri | Dec 16 – Dec 20

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                                          R Illuminate Your Ornaments                  R Edible Science Series                      Jan 17, 24, 31 | 4pm-5:30pm
                                         Thu | Dec 5 | 4pm                            Mon | Jan 6 | 6pm
         November &                      Jenkins A                                    Jenkins A                                                                                                                                      am a part of the TLC at the library
          December                       Want to light up your holiday decora-        We will make Winter treats using molecu-                                                                                                  which stands for Teen Library Council. In
       Dayle Doroshow                    tions? We will use conductive thread and     lar gastronomy techniques.                                                                                                                this organization we, as a group, have our
                                         LED technology, and make ornaments.                                                                                                                                                    roles and work together to invent projects
                                         Limit of 8.                                   R Tinkercad Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and ideas to help with anything that may
                                                                                      Thu | Jan 9 | 4pm                                                                                                                         need attention in our community. My role
                                         R Edible Science Series                      Jenkins A                                                                                                                                 in the council is the historian, which is to
                                         Thu | Dec 12 | 4pm                           Learn the basics of free 3D modeling
                                                                                                                                    We have several active campaigns. Please         It’s midterm season! Spread out at a       keep a collection of photos, writing pieces
                                                                                      software, Tinkercad, to make your own
                                                                                      designs to create objects that can be 3D      email libraryteen@largo.com for more             table with your study group, grab a        by teens, and organizations that have
                                                                                      printed.                                      info related to joining a group, hosting         snack to refuel, and unwind with some      come to help in the past and are willing to
                                                                                                                                    your own group in our space, and if you          fun activities. On select days, hang out   help again with events that are related to
                                                                                      R Intro to 3D Printing                        are interested in being a DM!                    with our friends from Pup Pals and their   teens. I proposed an idea for a project to
                                                                                      Thu | Jan 16 | 4pm                                                                             therapy dogs after school.                 make a Teen Volunteer Yearbook which is
                                                                                      View a demonstration of the library's         Switch Wednesdays                                                                           really exciting for the library.
                                         Learn how to use molecular gastronomy        3D printer and learn the basics of 3D         Wed | Dec 4, 11, 18 &                            Tea Time in the
                                         techniques to make tasty canapés and         printing.                                     Jan 15, 22, 29 | 3pm-6pm                         Teen Room                                  Being asked to help with Welcoming
                                         hors d’oeuvres for the holidays.                                                                                                            Tue | Jan 14 |
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Week and raise money for donation
                                                                                      R Art of Book Folding                                                                          3pm-5pm
                                         R
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                baskets for refugees that have come to
                                            Experience Virtual Reality                Thu | Jan 30 | 10:30am                                                                         Relax, hang out
                                                                                                                                                                                     and drink tea                              America with almost nothing, and from
                                         Thu | Dec 19 | 10:30am                       Jenkins A
                                         Do you wonder what the virtual reality                                                                                                      while creating                             many different countries, that are going
                                                                                      Learn how to
                                         experience is like? Join us to try various   create art from                                                                                a personalized                             through all different kinds of problems,
                                         viewers like Google Cardboard, to expe-      your used books.                                                                               bath soak.                                 made me think “can I as a teen volunteer
                                         rience virtual reality. Bring your smart-    Supplies will be                                                                               Snacks will be                             truly make a difference for such a big
  Dayle Doroshow is a Mixed media/       phone and install the Google Cardboard       provided or you                               Stop in for some open gaming on our              provided.                                  problem?” At first my expectations to sit
 Polymer clay artist and owner of de-    app to your device before you arrive.        can bring your                                Nintendo Switch or Wii. Play Super                                                          at a table, ask for donations, and actually
sign studio Zingaro, stamp of distinc-                                                own book.                                     Smash Bros, Mario Party, MarioKart and           Poetry Performance Night                   receive money from our patrons were very
 tion in California. Her jewelry, home                                                                                              more!                                            Tue| Jan 28 | 5pm-7pm                      low. When we started tabling I realized
decor, ethnic figures and handcrafted                                                                                                                                                From January 2nd - 18th teens can sub-

                                                     eRESOURCES & DATABASES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                that there are people who do care and are
 books can be seen at art shows and                                                                                                 DIY Ugly Sweaters                                mit poetry for our Poetry Performance
                                                                                                                                    Mon | Dec 9 |                                                                               willing to sacrifice a few dollars that they
     galleries on the West Coast.                                                                                                                                                    night! Submit up to three poems using
                                                                                                                                    5pm-7pm                                          our submission form and cover page.        worked hard for to help refugees from
                                                                                                                                    Bring your old and                               For more information contact us online     countries they don’t even know how to
                                          Largo Public Library’s eResources include eBooks, downloadable/streaming music,                                                                                                       pronounce. It’s absolutely moving.
          January                                                                                                                   worn out shirts and                              at libraryteen@largo.com or pick up your
                                          eAudiobooks, movies, and more. The research databases cover various subjects
                                                                                                                                    sweaters and turn                                forms at the Teen Desk. On January
      Largo Community                     including business and investing, health information, car repair, and author/book read-
                                                                                                                                    them into a hid-                                 28th the Teen Room will be a venue for     I also encourage you to inform us if you
         Center Art                       alikes. These introductory classes are typically hands-on learning; you can bring your
                                                                                                                                    eous monstrosity                                 some of Largo’s greatest teen poets!       have a small company that may help the
        Instructors                       own device, if you have one. The classes are held in the Jenkins Community Wing
                                                                                                                                    you can be proud                                 Come watch them perform and have a         library in some way.
                                          unless otherwise noted.
                                                                                                                                    to wear.                                         sip of coffee or tea.
                                          Get Your Groove On: Freegal Music                                                         Bad Art Day
                                          Mon | Dec 2 | 6pm                                                                         Thu | Dec 12 | 3pm-5pm
                                          Bring your smartphone or tablet, and library account information, and learn hands-on      Come by and create the worst, most
                                          how to use Freegal to download and stream free music.                                     ridiculous art you can imagine. From
                                                                                                                                    collages to sculptures, just bring yourself
                                          Library News Resources: New York Times Online & More!                                     and your creativity.
                                          Tue | Dec. 17 | 3pm
                                          Learn how to access credible sources of news information with your library card. Learn
                                          how to use library databases including New York Times Online and Newsbank to find
                                          articles, obituaries, videos, and more. Bring your own device, if you have one, and
                                          learn hands-on how to use these library databases.
   Introducing art from the award
  winning instructors at the Largo        eBooks and eAudiobooks: Learn Libby
   Community Center: Pat Lester,          Tue | Jan 7 | 3pm
Pam Armentano, Carol Crumrine, and        Mon | Jan 27 | 6pm
           Alice Anderson.                Learn hands-on how to use the Libby app on your Android tablet/phone or iPad/iP-
 Offering classes in Pastels, Pottery,    hone. Find eBooks to read or listen to eAudiobooks. Bring your own device and your
 Watercolor, Drawing, Pet Portraits,      library account information (card and PIN).
      Acrylics, and Oil Painting.

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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS                                                                                      Cure the
                                                                                                                                                                   Winter Break Blues
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Stories &
             Funded by the
       Friends of the Largo Library
                                                Ages 12 and under. All children's programs are located in the Children's Program
                                                 Room unless otherwise noted. For programs that require registration, please
                                                                                                                                                                    (Programs during PCSB Winter Break)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Reading
                                                                     register online or call 727.587.6715.                                    Merry Grinchmas | Ages 3-12                       R Robot Invasion | Ages 5-12
                                                                                                                                              Fri | Dec 20 | 4pm                                Fri | Dec 27 | 4pm
 R Typing Kids                                                                                                                                Did the Grinch really try to stop Christmas       Code with our robots! Kids will learn
Wed | Dec 4 & Jan 8, 29 | 4pm                   Sesame Celebration | Ages 3-5                  R Tasty Trees | Ages 5-12
                                                                                                                                              from coming to Who-ville? Well, he didn’t         basic coding skills using Dash and Dot,              Attention young readers!
Dec 4, Jan 8 - Ages 5-7 with adult helper       Mon | Dec 2 | 1pm                             Mon | Dec 9 | 6pm                               stop it from coming to us. Join us as we          Kamigami Robot Bugs, and Osmo.                          Sign up early in the
Jan 29 - Ages 8-10                              Can you believe Sesame Street first aired     Trim your tree and eat it too! After listen-    celebrate the season with games, crafts,                                                          Children's Department to receive
It’s time to mousercize and start typing!       50 years ago? Help us to celebrate by         ing to a few holiday stories, we’ll make        and, even, some science!                          Melt Bead Mania | Ages 5-12                       your book and activity packet.
Practice moving and clicking, and then          listening to stories featuring our favorite   our own edible trees using sweets and                                                             Mon | Dec 30 | 1pm-3pm                         Visit the library to discuss the book,
have fun perfecting your mouse manipu-          characters like Big Bird and Cookie           other treats.                                   Christmas Bingo | Ages 5-12                       Back by popular demand...melt beads!                         learn about
lation. After mastering this, learn how to      Monster. Crafts and a special snack to                                                        Mon | Dec 23 | 1pm
place your fingers and improve your knowl-      follow.                                        R Family STEAM Challenge | Ages 6-12
                                                                                                                                                                                                Fill your board up with colorful beads in a              similar books, and
                                                                                                                                              Reindeer, cookies, elves, toys, and               fun pattern and we’ll melt them together               complete an activity.
edge of keyboard layout.                                                                      Tue | Dec 10 & Jan 14, 28 | 4pm                 more...any five in a row will get you             for you! Have fun making something for
                                                 R The Great Cookie Challenge |               Dec 10 - Candy Cane Science and                                                                                                                         Limited to 15 children.
                                                                                                                                              Bingo! The twist with this Bingo game is          yourself or to give as a gift!
R   Code Squad                                                                                Snowy Globes
                                                Ages 5-12                                                                                     that the prizes will be a surprise until you
Thu | Dec 5, 12 & Jan 16, 30 | 4pm                                                            Jan 14 - Snowball Fight Catapults and                                                                                                            R Bookworms Book Club | Ages 6-8
                                                Mon | Dec 2 | 6pm                                                                             unwrap them.                                      Game Zone | Ages 6-12
Dec 5, Jan 16 - Ages 5-7 with adult helper      Who can create the best cookie design?        Snowman Building                                                                                                                                Tue | Dec 3 & Jan 7 | 4pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                Tue | Dec 31 | 2pm
Dec 12, Jan 30 - Ages 8-12                      Using frosting, sprinkles, and a few secret   Jan 28 - 3D Snowflakes, Ice Exploration,        Beading Bonanza | Ages 5-12                                                                     Dec 3 - The Puppy Place: Goldie
                                                                                                                                                                                                Join us and learn some new moves using
Learn basic computer programming skills         ingredients, your challenge is to decorate    and Snowman Hangman                             Mon | Dec 23 | 3pm-5pm                                                                          by Ellen Miles
                                                                                                                                                                                                Wii Dance games, or relax and play some
in this fun 1-hour class for coders featuring   the winning cookie. Judges will be on-        Each month your family will be chal-            Did you forget to get a gift for someone,                                                       Jan 7 - Magic School Bus: The Search for
                                                                                                                                                                                                board games with friends.
CodeMonkey. No coding experience                hand and prizes will be awarded.              lenged to use STEAM skills in new ways.         or are you just looking for something to                                                        the Missing Bones
necessary, but basic computer skills are                                                      While this is a family program, it would        do that doesn’t involve shopping? No                                                            by Eva Moore
                                                                                                                                                                                                Busy Builders | Ages 5-12
recommended.                                    Baby Sign Language                            be best if younger siblings were not in         matter the reason, come on in to create a         Thu | Jan 2 | 2pm-4pm                         R Fact or Fiction Book Club | Ages 9-12
                                                Tue | Dec 3, 10, 17 &                         the room.                                       necklace, bracelet, keychain, bookmark...         Calling all builders! Show off your build-
R  Computer Whiz Kids:                                                                                                                        really anything you can think of, with our                                                      Tue | Dec 17 & Jan 21 | 4pm
                                                Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | 9:30am                                                                                                                      ing skills using a variety of materials.
PowerPoint | Ages 8-12                                                                         R Tween Time | Ages 9-12                                                                                                                       Dec 17 - Real Stories From My Time:
                                                These interactive signing classes teach                                                       supply of various bead types and sizes.           LEGOs, Keva planks, MagnaTiles, and
Wed | Dec 11 & Jan 15 | 4pm                     you how to include signs naturally while      Thu | Dec 12 & Jan 16 | 4pm                                                                                                                     Pearl Harbor
                                                                                                                                                                                                more will be provided.
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint.       interacting with your child through daily     Dec 12 - DIY Gift Wrap and Cards                Games Galore | Ages 3-12                                                                        by Jennifer Swanson
Create slides, change text, add transitions     routines, play, stories, and music. Topics    Jan 16 - Sock Snowmen and Frosty Slime          Thu | Dec 26 | 2pm-4pm                                                                          Jan 21 - Where is Walt Disney World?
                                                                                                                                                                                                 R Life-Sized Candyland and
and animations, and share your slideshow        cover food, animals, things around the        Calling all tweens! This program is just for    Don’t sit at home being bored when you                                                          by Joan Holub
                                                                                              you! Join us each month as we focus on                                                            Sweet Crafts | Ages 5-12
presentation with the group.                    house, family, and everyday phrases.                                                          could come to the library and play with
                                                                                              crafts and other projects with your skills                                                        Fri | Jan 3 | 2pm-5pm
                                                                                                                                              us! We will be providing board games,             Sign up for a time slot to play life-sized
 R Lego Constructors | Ages 8-12                Play and Grow Music | Ages 0-5                in mind.                                        puzzles, and other challenges to amaze            Candyland, which has been around
Fri | Dec 13 & Jan 10, 24 | 4pm                 Wed | Dec 4, 11, 18 &                                                                         and entertain. Come join in on the fun!           for more than 70 years. While you are
Build and program Lego projects with a          Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:30am                   Mini Grinches | Ages 3-5
                                                                                              Mon | Dec 16 | 1pm                                                                                waiting for your turn, enjoy some crafts
simple-to-use computer interface, Lego          Join us each week for music and fun for                                                                                                         and other activities sure to satisfy your
WeDo 2.0. Kids will follow 2D drawings to       everyone! Babies, toddlers, preschoolers,     Watch the animated version of one of Dr.
                                                                                              Seuss’s beloved books, How the Grinch                                                             sweeter side.
build 3D models, while developing prob-         and the grownups who love them will
lem solving and communication skills.           enjoy playing together musically. Watch       Stole Christmas, and then make a Grinch
                                                                                              mask of your very own.                         R   So-So Sewing | Ages 8-12                       R  Disney Princess Tea Party                  Santa Stories | Ages 3-5
                                                as your little ones become confident                                                                                                                                                          Mon | Dec 9 | 1pm
R Computer Whiz Kids:                           music-makers.                                                                                Mon | Jan 6 | 2pm-4pm                              Fri | Jan 17 | 11am | Ages 3-5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              It’s that time of year when good little boys
Excel | Ages 8-12                                                                             Polar Express Pajama Party | Ages 5-12         Whether you are new to hand sewing, or             Fri | Jan 17 | 4pm | Ages 6-9
                                                                                                                                             are an expert, you’ll have fun assembling          Whether you see yourself more as a            and girls may be writing letters to Santa.
Wed | Dec 18 & Jan 22 | 4pm                     Nifty, Thrifty, Gift-y? | Ages 5-12           Mon | Dec 16 | 5pm
                                                                                                                                             these cheerful critters. No experience             Belle or a Merida, we promise you’ll have     Come hear a few stories of the jolly fellow
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. Create     Wed | Dec 4, 11, 18 | 5pm                     Celebrate the season by watching the
                                                                                                                                             is necessary and all materials will be             fun making royal crafts and snacking on       and his reindeer friends, followed by a
a chart, merge cells, change fonts, and         Calling all creative minds! What can be       movie version of Chris Van Allsburg’s
                                                                                                                                             provided.                                          sweet treats. Dress up is encouraged, and     craft or two.
graph with M&M’s.                               made with cardboard, tape, and your           famous holiday book and learning about
                                                imagination? The possibilities are endless.   friendship and bravery. Snack on some                                                             princes are also welcome to attend.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               R Pup Pals Reading Dogs | Ages 5-12
R  Animate with Stikbot and                     Beads, straws, glitter, and glue...what       cookies and cocoa while enjoying this          Winter Bingo | Ages 5-12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sat | Dec 28 & Jan 25 | 10am-12pm
Claymation | Ages 9-12                          could it be? Come show us what you can        film in your most comfortable clothing.        Mon | Jan 6 | 6pm                                  Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? |
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Improve your reading skills and make
Mon | Dec 30 & Jan 6 | 2pm-4pm                  create from our leftover craft supplies.                                                     Ice skating, mittens, snowballs, penguins,         Ages 5-12                                     a new furry friend by reading to thera-
Lights, camera, action! Tell a story by using   The supplies will vary each week. This is     Holidays Around the World Bingo |              and more...any five in a row will get you          Fri | Jan 31 | 4pm                            py-trained dogs.
our collection of Stikbots or create your       the perfect opportunity to make some-         Ages 5-12                                      Bingo! While these are not things we en-           Who invented the Dewey Decimal
                                                thing for someone else that truly comes       Thu | Dec 19 | 4pm                             counter here in Florida during the winter,         System? How many books are there
own clay characters. Simply pose your
                                                                                                                                             it’ll still be fun playing Bingo with these                                                      Timeless Tales Presents “Frosty the
character, take photos, add music and           from the heart.                               While some of us may celebrate                                                                    in the Magic Tree House series? Who
                                                                                              Christmas, others may celebrate                winter-themed pictures on our boards.              wrote “The Cat in the Hat?” These are         Snowman” | Ages 3-5
sound effects, and with the click of a few                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mon | Jan 13 | 1pm
buttons, you’ll have made a short movie!        Library Legos | Ages 5-12                     Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Whatever holi-                                                               just a sampling of the questions that will
                                                                                              days you may celebrate at this time of         R Paint Like a Pop Artist | Ages 8-12              be asked at this librarian-led quiz bowl      In this fun-filled winter tale a lovable
                                                Sat | Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 &
                                                                                              year, join us for a specially-themed Bingo                                                        program. Come test your knowledge and         snowman comes to life and shows every-
R   Hour of Code                                Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 | 2pm-4pm                                                                  Mon | Jan 13 | 6pm
                                                                                              game that includes Santa, a menorah,                                                              win prizes!                                   one the true meaning of friendship.
Thu | Jan 9, 23 | 4pm                           Challenge yourself to create a new LEGO                                                      Learn about the Pop Art movement, and
Jan 9 - Ages 5-7 with adult helper              masterpiece every week. All materials are     mistletoe, mazao, carolers, and much           paint your own version of Andy Warhol's
                                                provided.                                     more!                                          Flowers. Please keep in mind that we will                                                        Where’s Bear? | Ages 3-5
Jan 23 - Ages 8-12                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mon | Jan 27 | 1pm
Learn basic computer programming skills                                                                                                      be using acrylic paint which won't easily
                                                                                                                                             wash off of clothing.                                                                            Bears like to hibernate in the winter. We
in this fun 1-hour class featuring Bitsbox                                                                                                                                                                                                    will read a few bear books, make a bear
and other platforms. No coding experi-                                                                                                                                                                                                        mask, and then see if we can’t find bear
ence necessary.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               somewhere in the library.

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GENEALOGY: SPECIAL EVENTS                                                                                 RootsMagic
                                                                                                                                               Mon | Jan 13, 27 | 6pm
                                                                                                                                               Jan 13 - Part 1
PGS Annual Holiday Party and More!                Genealogy Refresh: Genealogy Basics            THE 2020 ANNUAL PGS SEMINAR                   Jan 27 - Part 2
Sat | Dec 21 | 11am                               and Beyond                                     IS COMING SOON...                             This class explores the use of this popular
Jenkins Room B                                    Speaker: Rue Lynn Galbraith                    Sat | Feb 22 | 8am-4pm                        genealogy software program. It consists
This is a special meeting which will              Sat | Jan 18 | 11am                                            Featured Speaker: Dr.         of five classes, and it's intent is to take
encompass the Board of Directors elec-            Jenkins Room B                                                 Thomas Jones                  the student from the basics of initial entry
tions, an heirloom show-and-tell, holiday         Whether new to genealogy and family                            Breakout Speakers: Denise     of family information to the more detailed
party, and a fun research activity called         history or a veteran, it never hurts to                        Manning, Liz Pearson, and     topics incorporating images in your family
Might Our Ancestors Have Met? Bring               have a refresher on the fundamentals of                        Lori Coffey.                  history, citing sources, and generating
some of your treasured heirlooms or               genealogy research. For the beginner                           This all day event features   reports. The class will be most effective if
photos to share with the group as well as         this presentation will introduce research                      four presentations by our     all sessions are attended in order.
a favorite                                        skills for building an accurate and verifi-                    featured speaker as well as
dessert or                                        able family pedigree. For the more ex-         a presentation from each of our breakout      Family Tree Maker 2018 Basics
snack, if                                         perienced genealogist this presentation        speakers. In addition, the event boasts       Tue | Jan 14, 21, 28 | 6pm
you are so                                        will provide a look at these fundamentals      a continental breakfast, box lunch, door      Jan 14 - Part 1
inclined.                                         in a new light, adding knowledge and           prizes, book sale, and plenty of time to      Jan 21 - Part 2
                                                  skill, that might help break down those        network with guest organizations and          Jan 28 - Part 3
                                                  genealogical “brick walls”.                    other researchers. For more details and       A detailed explanation and demonstra-
                                                                                                 registration please visit:                    tion of the many features of this most
                                                                                                 pinellasgenealogysociety.com.                 popular genealogy database program.

                              GENEALOGY: CLASSES & GROUPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                 A street view of the Hotel Pinellas in Largo, FL, c. 1912.
                                                                                                                                               FamilySearch Family Tree                          As Largo begins to give our downtown a facelift here is a view of the old hotel still
                                                                                                                                               Interest Group                                    located on the corner of West Bay Drive and Seminole Boulevard.
                                                                                                                                               Wed | Jan 15 | 1pm
       Genealogy classes are free and open to the public. Class duration is 60-90 minutes. No reservations are needed. Classes                 This class will explain and demonstrate
                                    are located in the Local History Room unless otherwise noted.                                              how to use the powerful features of this          RootsMagic User Group
                       For more information, email Bob Bryan at bbryan84@gmail.com or call 727.595.4521.                                       universal family tree.                            Sat | Jan 25 | 10am                                      PGS Genealogy
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Question and answers and demonstra-                    Consultants Available
                                                                                                                                               Irish Genealogy Interest Group                    tions of how to use the RootsMagic gene-
Census: Non-Population Schedules                Library Catalog Searching for                   RootsMagic User Group                          Thu | Jan 16 | 1pm                                alogy database software program.                    Do you need assistance research-
Tue | Dec 3 | 10am                              Genealogists                                    Sat | Dec 28 | 10am                            Jenkins Room C
Most of us are familiar with the popu-          Thu | Dec 12 | 10:15am                          Question and answers and demonstra-            Topics vary monthly and will focus on             DNA Basics for Genealogy                          ing your family tree, either to just
lation schedules of the US Census. But          Libraries are a great place for finding         tions of how to use the RootsMagic gene-       customs and culture, review of online re-         Tue | Jan 28 | 11am                               get started or to tackle a research
there is a wealth of information about          genealogy resources. This class will show       alogy database software program.               sources, and strategies for breaking down         Jenkins Room B
our families in other schedules that were       you how to find libraries and archives that                                                    walls. Members are given an opportunity           Learn about the types of DNA tests                problem you have been wrestling
created in certain census years. This class     can help you in your search, how to get         Family Tree Maker User Group                   to share their ancestor discoveries, their        used for genealogy and popular testing            with for some time?
identifies what those other schedules are       the most from catalog searches, and dis-        Sat | Jan 4 | 10am                             travels to Ireland, and topics of interest.       companies. We compare the benefits of
(Agricultural, Mortality, DDD, etc.), what      cover helpful resources available through       Questions and answers and demonstra-                                                             each type of test and each company’s                Help is at hand. Genealogy con-
information can be found in them, and           online catalogs.                                tion of how to use the Family Tree Maker       German Genealogy Interest Group                   database.                                         sultants from the Pinellas Genealogy
where they can be located today.                                                                genealogical database software.                Fri | Jan 17 | 10:30am
                                                Maps in Genealogy Research –                                                                   A discussion group regarding techniques           DNA Interest Group                                Society are on duty at the Largo
Maps in Genealogy Research – Part 1             Even More                                       Google for Genealogy                           to find your German ancestry.                     Tue | Jan 28 | 1pm                                Library Genealogy Center to lend
Thu | Dec 5 | 1pm                               Mon | Dec 16 | 1pm                              Tue | Jan 7 | 10am                                                                               Jenkins Room B
Maps can reveal much about the lives our        Maps can reveal much about the lives our        Google (yes,                                   Computers in Genealogy                            Learn how to interpret your DNA test              a helping hand. You will find them
ancestors led and the conditions under          ancestors led and the conditions under          Google!) is a                                  Sat | Jan 18 | 10am                               results, and apply those results to your          there Monday through Wednesday
which they lived. They can also reveal          which they lived. They can also reveal          powerful tool to                               Jenkins Room B                                    current family history research. Join our
hints on where to look for other import-        hints on where to look for other import-        help research                                  Question and answer session on the use            casual group as we research and learn             from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, as well as
ant documents. There are many different         ant documents. There are many different         your family data.                              of computers in genealogy research and            together.                                         Thursday and Friday from 10:30 AM
types of maps available to the researcher,      types of maps available to the researcher,      We will start with                             record keeping.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   to 1:00 PM.
and this class deals with road, city, politi-   and this class deals with military, ward,       the basics of how                                                                                Irish Genealogy Introduction Part 1
cal, insurance, and migration maps.             topographical, plat, and railroad maps.         to create a simple request that will find      Workshop Tour of the                              Thu | Jan 30 | 1pm                                  Bring the information you have
                                                                                                exactly what you seek. Then we progress        Genealogy Center                                  Jenkins Room C
Family Tree Maker User Group                                                                    into tips and tricks on advanced Google                                                                                                            gathered and let the consultants
                                                FamilySearch Family Tree                                                                       Sat | Jan 18 | 12:30pm                            This class will cover preparation for Irish
Sat | Dec 7 | 10am                              Interest Group                                  tools to uncover credible, accurate            2nd Floor Genealogy Center                        research, understanding maps and land             point you in the right direction, or
Questions and answers and a demonstra-          Wed | Dec 18 | 1pm                              information that will further enhance your     This tour will show the many genealogical         divisions, surname searches, and major
tion of how to use the Family Tree Maker                                                        family tree research.                          resources there.                                                                                    if needed, help directly with your
                                                This class will explain and demonstrate                                                                                                          records. We'll look briefly at vital records,
genealogical database software.                 how to use the powerful features of this                                                                                                         parish records, census records, and               research.
                                                universal family tree.                          Naturalization Records                         Military Records                                  the resources for conducting a search
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Just in case schedules have
Census Timelines                                                                                Thu | Jan 9 | 1pm                              Wed | Jan 22 | 10am                               - everything you need to get started.
Mon | Dec 9 | 10am                              Computers in Genealogy                          Many of our ancestors became natural-          This class explores the types of military         (Suggested: basic knowledge of geneal-            changed, give the Genealogy
This class focuses on analyzing groups of       Sat | Dec 21 | 10am                             ized citizens, and left a paper trail when     records produced from the Revolutionary           ogy and US records search completed on
                                                                                                they did so. This class explains the natu-                                                                                                         Center a call at (727) 586-7410
similar questions asked in different census     Jenkins Room B                                                                                 War to modern times. It shows the                 your Irish ancestors.)
years, thus creating a time line of your        Question and answer session on the use          ralization process, what information can       information contained in those various                                                              before you come to the library to
ancestors' responses; it also looks at the      of computers in genealogy research and          be found in the records, and where those       records, and where to find them in print
                                                                                                records can be found.                                                                                                                              confirm a consultant is on duty.
instructions given to census takers – if        record keeping.                                                                                and online.
you understand the questions, you can
better understand the answers.

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Friends of the Largo Library                                                                                                            Greater Largo Library Foundation
     THANK YOU FOR HELPING US                        FRIENDS DAY PROCLAMATION                                SAVE THE DATE!                                            A Year-End Gift Can Touch So Many
           CELEBRATE!                                                                                                                         As we celebrate the season of giving, there are so many choices of whom you can support
                                                                                                FRIENDS OF THE LARGO LIBRARY                 and where your donation will do the most good. We ask that you consider a year-end gift to
 The Friends of the Largo Library would                                                            SEMI-ANNUAL BOOK SALE                      the Greater Largo Library Foundation. Your donation will support the needs and programs
  like to thank everyone who showed up                                                                 January 22-25, 2020                                        of the Library not covered by traditional funding.
         from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
   October 23, 2019 to help us celebrate                                                                       Sponsored by the                                             Become a Library Champion!
    our 40th Anniversary. We celebrated                                                                    Friends of Largo Library                      A recurring monthly gift of $10.00 or more will support the following!
   with a sweet treat and chose five ran-                                                                    120 Central Park Dr.
 dom winners for Friends Bookstore gift                                                                                                               SENIOR CITIZENS * CHILDREN * TEENS * FAMILIES * VETERANS *
                                                                                                               Largo, FL 33771
 certificates, as well as gift certificates to                                                                  727-587-6715                   The Greater Largo Library Foundation supports multiple programs within the library such
  our Semi-Annual Book Sale to be held                 For their long time support and dedi-                                                   as the children and adult programs, teen programs, and educational classes. Last year the
            January 22-25, 2020.                     cation to the Largo Library, the City of       Fiction, Non-Fiction, Mysteries,          Foundation completed a campaign to purchase and support the bookmobile, as well as the
 We also celebrated welcoming nine new               Largo along with Mayor Woody Brown         Cookbooks, Inspiration, Travel, Science-       expense of operation, which will expand our reach to those in the community who aren't
      members into our organization.                 officially declared October 20 - October      Fiction, Children's, Young Adult,          able to physically come to the library. We can now come to them! Being able to offer them
    Here's to many more happy years to                26, 2019 National Friends of Libraries     Classroom & Home School Materials,          continued access to programs and continued education opportunities is a wonderful gift, but
                   come!                               Week. Friends' President, Iris Shalit          CD, DVD, and Audiobooks.
                                                    accepted the award on behalf of the orga-                                                 knowing they have not been forgotten by their community is the best gift of all! For more
                                                     nization she has served for many years.       50¢ a book or $1 for three books!               information please contact Elliott Rakofsky, Foundation Director at 727.586.7398.
                                                                                                  Cash or check only, no credit cards.
                                                    The Friends of the                                                                        Make your tax deductible donation today by visiting our secure website at GLLF.org. For
                                                    Library celebrated                             Wednesday, January 22, 3:00-5:00
                                                                                                                                               your convenience we now accept (ACH) donations. This makes it easier to support the
                                                    its 40th Anniversary                                    MEMBERS ONLY
                                                    in October and the                          (Non-members can pay $10 annual dues                         Foundation on a monthly basis without any of the hassle.
                                                    proclamation was the                         fee that day to be admitted to the sale.)
                                                    icing on the cake of                             Thursday, January 23, 9:00-5:00
                                                    a wonderful 40 years                                                                                   A Harry Potter Holiday Gathering                                       Art Hops is Coming...
                                                                                                      Friday, January 24, 9:00-5:00
                                                    of serving the Largo                                                                                                                                           Are You Ready to experience the Roarings 20's?
                                                                                                     Saturday, January 25, 9:30-3:30
                                                    Library's cause.                                                                                                                                                It's almost time to don your flapper dress and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   fingerwaves or lace up your wingtips and make
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  your way over to our joint. It's going to be the bee's
  36th Annual Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition Winners                                                                                                                                                             knees, the berries and the cat's meow!
     First Place                                                                                                                                                                                                  We can't wait to see all of you guys and dolls there!
     Conester’s Journey                                                                                                                                                                                                    So save the date and don't be late!
     Elisabeth Squires, St. Patrick Catholic School, Grade 5
     Second Place
     Lost Little Mustang
     Holly Basara, Home School, Grade 5                                                                                                              More than 40 donors and friends of the Greater
     Third Place                                                                                                                                  Largo Library Foundation attended the Harry Potter
     The Gift                                                                                                                                         Holiday Gathering and Appreciation Social on
     Aliviah Mayle, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary, Grade 5                                                                                    October 29, 2019. The evening included a themed
                                                                                                                                                      program and hors d'oeuvres provided by R.G.'s
     Honorable Mention                                                                                                                              Bookmark Café. Guests also enjoyed a sampling of
     Lost and Found                                                                                                                                special Harry Potter inspired mocktails, treats, and
     Clare Blum, St. Patrick Catholic School, Grade 5                                                                                               crafts. Attendees were shown the first year statis-
     Gotta Love the Glove                                                                                                                           tics for the bookmobile and encouraged to join the
     Paxton Dickey, Plumb Elementary, Grade 5                                                                                                     Library Champions giving campaign. With their help
                                                                                                                                                    and yours we can make sure the magic continues.
     Discovery Unknown
     Dana Fairchild, Curtis Fundamental Elementary, Grade 5
     Gone Missing: Can I Crack the Case of My Missing PS3?
     Aaden Nichols, Dunedin Elementary, Grade 5
     Starting All Over Again
     Paxtyn Nguyen, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science, Grade 5

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       727.587.6715
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                                                    120 Central Park Drive
                                                      (In the Largo Library)
                                                            Largo, FL 33771
                                                        Phone 727.586.7390
                                                           Fax 727.586.7391

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