Library
East Community Library
Signing Time for Babies & Toddlers
Ms. Cathee from the Deaf Literacy
Center will teach you how to sign
with your child. This fun, interactive
American Sign Language class teaches
you how to include signs naturally
while interacting with your child
through daily routines, playtime,
storytime and music.
• Wed., May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7
• 10:30-11 a.m.
Homework Help
Bright Futures scholars assist
elementary-aged children with
homework and reading. Call to
reserve a 30-minute session up to one
week in advance. Walk-ins will be
accommodated on a space-available
basis and may be limited to 20
minutes. There is no homework help
on holidays or during school breaks.
• Thu., May 2, 9, 16
• Mon., May 6, 13
• 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Fun Side of Math: Everyday
Algebra
Have fun learning math with games
and food. Program is for children ages
7-13. Registration is required.
• Tue., May 7
• 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Music with Mr. Brad
This high-energy music performance is
for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
• Wed., May 8, June 12, July 10,
Aug. 14
• 11-11:45 a.m.
Makin' Ukulele Music: Kids Strum
& Sing
This program is led by members of the
Tampa Bay Ukulele Society. Review
the chords C, Am, F & G7, and teach
these chords to new participants.
Bring your ukulele if you have one. A
limited number of loaner ukuleles will
be available. Parents are encouraged
to play along or sing with us. This
program is recommended for children
ages 8 and older.
• Sat., May 11, June 8, July 13,
Aug. 10
• 3-4:30 p.m.
Library: Youth
Doggone Reading Fun
Paws for Friendship, Inc. brings
therapy-trained dogs for 20-minute
reading sessions. Reluctant readers,
or children who might not enjoy
reading aloud, are often eager to read
in the presence of an adoring and
non-judgmental pup. Call to reserve a
20-minute reading session. Walk-ins
will be accommodated on a spaceavailable
basis.
• Tue., May 14, Aug. 13
• 4-5:30 p.m.
Once Upon a Cuento: Bilingual
Storytime
This bilingual storytime is fun for both
Spanish and non-Spanish speakers.
Build language skills while enjoying
stories, songs, crafts and more. The
ideal time to learn a second language
is when children are young. We
encourage active participation from
accompanying adults.
• Wed., May 15, June 19, July 17,
Aug. 21
• 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Books, Beats & Bubbles!
Join us for a high-energy, nontraditional
storytime featuring fun
children's music, movement, bubbles
and a story or two. This program is for
children ages 18 months to 4 years.
• Wed., May 22, June 26, July 24,
Aug. 28
• 10:30-11 a.m.
Budding Bookworms
Help your preschooler get ready
to read. Join us weekly for a fun,
interactive, early literacy program
designed for children ages 3-5.
Children will build language skills
while enjoying stories, songs, crafts and
more. There is no program July 4.
• Thu., June 6-July 25
• 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Musical Spaceship with Mr. Brad
Mr. Brad brings his high-energy
musical fun to the library as we explore
space. It's out of this world. Groups of
10 or more must register with a staff
member at 562-4970.
• Mon., June 17
• 2-3 p.m.
Family Star Gazing Night
See the moon and stars with our library
telescope during this special evening
event with David Stoner.
• Mon., July 8
• 7:30-9 p.m.
Mad Science Space: A Universe of
Science
Help us celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the first human on the moon
with Mad Science. Explore rocket
aerodynamics, thrust, motion and
trajectory to see what it took to get to
the moon, and investigate the moon,
its phases and eclipses. Groups of 10 or
more must register with a staff member
at 562-4970.
• Tue., July 9
• 2-3 p.m.
Musical Spaceship with Mr. Brad
Mr. Brad brings his high-energy
musical fun to the library as we explore
space. It's out of this world. Groups of
10 or more must register with a staff
member at 562-4970.
• Tue., July 16
• 2-3 p.m.
Family Concert with Jack Hartmann
Enjoy the music of professional
children's recording artist Jack
Hartmann. Groups of 10 or more
must register with a staff member at
562-4970.
• Tue., July 23
• 2-3 p.m.
Julie Austin Concert
This lively, interactive concert features
Julie Austin playing guitar, ukulele
and auto harp as her audience sings,
moves, does sign language and actively
participates in storytelling. Groups of
10 or more must register with a staff
member at 562-4970.
• Tue., July 30
• 2-3 p.m.
C'side Book Bash
Celebrate the end of summer and
the beginning of the school year
with the Countryside Library and
the Countryside Recreation Center.
There will be crafts, games and free
backpacks. While supplies last.
• Thu., Aug. 1
• 2-3:30 p.m.
Groups of 10 or more must register with a staff member at 562-4970. Summer 15