Library Main Library
Summer 11
The Perfect Planner: Organize and
Decorate Your Personal Planner
Organize your personal planner.
Learn how to better organize your
schedule and your life. Use the library’s
materials to decorate and spruce up
your personal planner, including
stickers, washi tape, paper punches,
sharpies and other supplies. Register to
reserve your spot, and walk-ins are also
welcome. For ages 15 and older.
• Tue., May 1, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7
• 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Drop-In Maker Space
Come to the Studios@Main and use
the library's equipment to explore,
learn and create. Try our resources such
as 3-D printers, micro-controllers,
Photoshop and design software.
• Tue., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Thu., 1-5 p.m.
Book Lovers’ Bistro
This book discussion group meets to
discuss past best sellers and popular
titles. Call 562-4970 for discussion
titles.
• Tue., May 1
• Noon-1:30 p.m.
Heritage Studio Drop-In Session
Drop in to learn about the Heritage
Studio's audio, video and photo
digitization stations. This program
is great for those who have tried the
stations solo and have questions, or
for those who would like hands-on
training before using the stations.
• Tue., May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5,
12, 19
• 4-8 p.m.
• Thu., May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
June 7, 14, 21
• Noon-4 p.m.
Your Child's Development: A Parent
Education Session
Join Help Me Grow Pinellas and
the Clearwater Public Library
Youth Services for an educational
session for parents and caregivers
on child development. Learn basic
developmental milestones, the
importance of screenings and how
the Help Me Grow program can help
your family. Parents may attend with
or without their child. Sensory and
craft activities to stimulate early literacy
will be presented, and attendees can
take home a free children's book while
supplies last.
• Wed., May 2
• 11 a.m.-noon
Tech Talks
Each week, Dave Dockery of the
Tampa Bay Technology Center will
present a seminar to help you get
more out of your computer, your
smartphone and your smart devices.
• Mon., May 7, 14, 21
• 10-11:30 a.m.
Canvases and Classics: Adult
Group Painting
Group painting classes are in the
Studios@Main. Everyone will make
the same painting, adding their own
creative flare. Designs will change each
class. Join us once a month with local
painter Amanda LaForest, and let your
artistic side shine. Adults and young
adults only, please. Space is limited, and
registration is required.
• Tue., May 8,
• Wed., June 6, July 11
• 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay Ukulele Society
Advanced Beginner Workshop
Learn about different ukulele sizes,
how to hold it, tune, strum and play
a few chords. The Tampa Bay Ukulele
Society will also teach at least two
songs and share information about
local teachers and online resources.
If you have a ukulele, please bring it.
If you don’t, a limited number will
be available to use, or you may check
one out from the library (subject to
availability). To register, visit meetup.
com/tampabayukes.
• Tue., May 8
• 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Coffee and Crafts: Adult Crafting
Make a fun craft of the month.
Coffee is encouraged. Materials are
always provided, and space is limited.
Registration is required, and patrons
may sign up for one class time per day
only.
• Wed., May 9 & Tue., June 12
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet a Local Author: Christine
Marketos-Cuomo
Meet local author Christine Marketos-
Cuomo in the library's lobby and learn
more about her book.
• Wed., May 9
• 1-3 p.m.
SHINE One-on-One Medicare
Counseling
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance
Needs of Elders) is a free program
offered by the Florida Department of
Elder Affairs and the local Area Agency
on Aging. Specially trained volunteers
can answer questions about Medicare,
Medicaid and health insurance by
providing one-on-one counseling and
information. SHINE services are free,
unbiased and confidential. Register
at myclearwater.evanced.info/signup/
calendar.
• Mon., May 14, June 11, 25,
July 9, 23, Aug. 13, 27
• 10:30 a.m-2:30 p.m.
SCORE Small Business Workshop
SCORE mentors and representatives
from the local business community
conduct a variety of educational
workshops that provide valuable
information and techniques for
establishing and managing a successful
business. Register at pinellascounty.
score.org/content/take-workshop-262.
• Tue., May 15, June 19, July 17,
Aug. 21
• 6-8 p.m.
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