February is Love your Library Month

If you are reading this, you probably know the multitude of reasons to love your library. From Internet access to eBooks, computer classes and cultural programs for all ages, downloadable music, DVDs, book discussions, books and newspapers, meeting room space, children's story times to crafts, resources such as Mango Languages and Learning Express to study for the college entrance exams and other careers, or a quiet place to study or just hang out...you already know the very cool things we have going on. 

So pass it on… Don’t keep us a secret!  Talk it up.  Let everyone know how much you love your Library and the special programs we offer.  If you really love us, give back.  Think about volunteering, joining the Friends of the Library, or consider making a donation to the Library Foundation.  Share the love… For more information on supporting your Library, visit www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/library and click on Library Supporters. 

Our Staff wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day!  We have something special for teens for Love your Library Month.  Beginning February 1^st,  visit the teen area and choose a mysterious, wrapped book.  Unwrap it at home and read it.  You may love it or you may hate it!  Either way, come to our Teen Book Club on February 22^nd at 3:30 pm to talk about your blind date with a book! 

Looking for something to do in February?  Check out our events below.  For a complete listing, visit our website, www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/library

Organic Gardening with Jai Hambly:  Thursday, February 7, 2:00 pm. Learn tips from Organic Living Garden Center Master Gardener Jai Hambly for how to prepare soil, control pests organically, and ready your garden for the spring. 

Learn Self-Hypnosis for Creativity, Stress Relief and Behavior Modification:  Saturday, February 9, 1:00-4:00 pm.  Learn how to boost creativity, relieve stress and promote behavior change.  Creativity guru, Jan Golden, will provide techniques and information for developing this tool to help provide positive change in one’s life.  Registration required (727) 724-1525 ext 112.     

Book Your Travel Online: Saturday, February 23, 1:00pm.  Spend an hour with a world traveler and former airline agent and find out about the best times and places online to buy book tickets and reservations to get the best deals. 

Empowering the Caregiver Workshop:  Thursday, February 28,  9:30 am.  Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but for many caregivers the host of new responsibilities can leave one feeling confused, stressed, or intimidated.  Join licensed clinical social worker and Palm Harbor Family Counselor, Diane Mandell, for a free workshop on how to prepare, learn, and be a caregiver without sacrificing yourself in the process.  Registration required (727) 724-1525 ext 112.     

Must Be a Full Moon with Corey:  Monday, February 25, 6:00 pm.  Join Corey Bathurst for a night of crazy and interesting facts about the moon.  A telescope session will follow afterwards, weather permitting. 

Les Paul and Mary Ford Tribute Concert:  Tuesday, February 26, 7:00 pm.  Join Master Guitar Builder, Tom Doyle, and his wife, Sandy, for a night of tribute to musical legends, Les Paul and Mary Ford.  Experience the vintage style of big band-swing and jazz arrangements for guitar with flute and percussion accompaniment.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  

Tail-Waggin’ Tutors – A Dog is a READER’S Best Friend:  Saturday, February 2, 11:00 am and Thursday, February 21, 6:30 pm.  Is your child nervous about reading?  Tail-Waggin’ Tutors may be the perfect answer.  These dogs are specially trained to listen patiently while a child practices reading and gains more confidence.  For more information, call (727) 724-1525 ext 118.

LEGO League: (Ages 4 and up) Wednesday, February 27, 3:00 pm and every Saturday, 3:00 - 4:30pm.  Bring your friends and join us for an hour of creative building with LEGOS.

Wee Sing: (Ages 1 - 5 years) Every Tuesday, 10:00 am.  Learn familiar songs with a twist!  This program incorporates foreign and sign language, music sticks, and more for an interactive, musical learning experience!

Kids Yoga & Story Time: (Ages 3 - 10 years) Friday, February 8, 3:30 pm.  Enjoy a fun total mind and body workout with basic yoga and interactive stories for children.

Wii Wednesday @ the Library: (Ages 5 - 12 years) Wednesday, February 20, 2:30 – 4:30pm.  Join your friends for fun Wii Games.  Enjoy the following games: Just Dance, Wii Resort Sports, Mario Kart, Boom Blox, Dance Party, or bring your own!

Fancy Nancy Book Bash: (Ages 10 and under) Saturday, February 16, 10:30am.  Join us for a fun Fancy Nancy story, play “Pin the tail on the Posh Puppy” and other games.  Learn how to make yourself glamorous by decorating a tiara. Enjoy delicious treats and  come dressed in your fanciest clothes!  Call (727) 724-1525 ext 118 to register.

Love Bug Craft: Thursday, February 14, 3:30 pm.  Make some lovely Love Bugs for  Valentine’s Day!   

-Lisa Kothe