North Greenwood
Library
Scan It! Record It!
Save your treasured memories to a
flash drive using the library’s high-tech
scanner. Then, record your family's
history in your own voice using a
hand-held microphone. Registration is
required.
• Mon.-Fri.
• During library hours
Adult Game Night
Game night isn’t for kids anymore.
Board games will be provided by the
library’s Thingamabrary collection, or
bring your own game.
• Tue., Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2
• 5-7:30 p.m.
Résumé Fixer Upper
Applying for a job? Reserve your
spot for a session to fix your résumé
or to start from scratch. Learn how
to craft a résumé that will help you
land that interview using the library’s
comprehensive database, Career
Transitions.
• Mon.-Fri.
• During library hours
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr.
Explore the life and legacy of Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. with an
insightful, behind-the-scenes portrait of
the man and his mission.
• Tue., Jan. 22
• 5-7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the African-American
History in You
If you’re curious about your African-
American ethnicity or your family
history, ancestry.com can help uncover
inspiring stories of your past. Learn
how to use this free library database to
connect with unknown relatives.
• Tue., Feb. 12
• 6-7 p.m.
12 MyClearwater
African American Quilts: Telling
Our Stories in Cloth
Carole Lyles Shaw, an award-winning
quilter and author, will share the
rich tradition of African-American
quilters. Attendees will see examples
of traditional quilts and the exciting
new directions that African American
quilters are taking today.
• Tue., Feb. 19
• 6-7:30 p.m.
Saving Your Last Nerve: Mental
Health for Women of Color
Mental health is a frequently
overlooked aspect of African-American
health care, especially among women.
The National Alliance on Mental
Illness offers advice for helping African-
American women handle the stresses
of everyday life. The group also helps
people anticipate and prepare for longterm
mental health by sharing stories
of recovery and exploring signs and
symptoms of mental health conditions.
• Wed., Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17
• 6-7:30 p.m.
A Night at the Library: An African-
American Legacy
Join the Clearwater Heights Reunion
and Clearwater Historical Society for
a night to discover and shed light on
the accomplishments of the African-
American communities in Pinellas
County. Be enlightened by speakers
Dr. Joseph Smiley, dean and professor
of social and behavioral sciences at St.
Petersburg College, Walter Jennings,
spoken-word artist and Sandra
Rooks, co-founder of the Pinellas
County African American Museum.
Entertainment will be provided by
Feazell Funk Productions.
• Fri., Feb. 22
• 6 p.m.
How Does This Thing Fly?
Learn about the exciting world of
Unmanned Aerial Systems, also known
as drones. You also can learn how to
enroll in the drone training program at
St. Petersburg College. Recommended
for students in grade 7 to age 21.
• Tue., Feb. 26
• 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Happy to Be Nappy: Unleashing
the Power of Your Natural Beauty
Stylist, mentor and business owner
Leslie Coley dives deeper into why
women of color are exploring a new
age of loving their hair the way it is.
Discuss history and culture of concepts
of beauty for women of color. Learn
hair and make-up skills, including
hands-on experiences, during each
session. Registration is required.
Recommended for ages 16 to 21.
• Wed., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Feb. 27: Self-Esteem & Identity
• Mar. 27: Wakanda Forever!
• Apr. 24: History & Culture
Coffee with a Cop
Enjoy great conversation with local
community officers. Ask questions,
play games and have fun hanging out
with our favorite law enforcement.
• Tue., Mar. 12, Apr. 9
• 5-7:30 p.m.
From Stitch to Quilt: Creating a
Community Quilt
Quilts not only provide warmth and
comfort; they also connect us with our
past, present and future through stories
elegantly woven with each stitch to
cloth. Join the Quilting Sisters of Color
Too as they share their expert skills and
ideas on quilting. All skill levels are
welcome; registration is required.
• Tue., Mar. 19, Apr. 16
• 5-7:30 p.m.
Graffiti Art for Adults
Channel your inner Jean-Michel
Basquiat to create funky, unique
artwork in graffiti style. Don’t forget to
wear old clothes because it’s going to
get messy. Registration is required.
• Tue., Mar. 26
• 6-7:30 p.m.
Bad Art Night for Adults
Break out the glitter, glue and pomspoms
for an evening of creating truly
dreadful art. Turn off the self-judgment
and perfection that stops us from
enjoying creativity. Without any
anxiety about being perfect, let your
inner artist loose. And the worst piece
of art produced that night wins a prize.
Registration is required.
• Tue., Apr. 30
• 5-7 p.m.
Library: Adult
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