Osceola Library News

Atlantic Coast Theater for Youth Presents...

2009-07-14T09:00:00.001-04:00

The Mysterious Mona Lisa! No-one knows, for certain, the identity of the mysterious smiling woman in the world's most famous painting, but an art student is about to find some clues as she travels back in time. This original play explores the Art, Science, & Music of the original "Renaissance Man," Leonardo Da Vinci.

July 31 at 10:00 a.m. - Hart Memorial Central Library

July Super Sunday Cinema

2009-07-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

Super Sunday Cinema

"Confessions of a Shopaholic"
All she ever wanted was a little credit...
Rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children. Runtime: 104 minutes

Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. - Buenaventura Lakes Library

"Pink Panther 2"
Inspect the unexpected.
Rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children.
Runtime: 92 minutes

Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. - Hart Memorial Central Library
Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. - Buenaventura Lakes Library
Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. - Poinciana Library

"Coraline"
Be careful what you wish for.
Rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children.
Runtime: 100 minutes

Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. - Hart Memorial Central Library
Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. - Buenaventura Lakes Library
Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. - Poinciana Library

To see more events, check out the Summer Event Guide online or check the Online Event Calendar.

July Midsummer Matinee Movie Madness!

2009-06-24T09:00:00.000-04:00

Midsummer Matinee Movie Madness!

It's the middle of the summer, the middle of the day - what better way to spend it than in the cool dim of the Library room, watching awesome movies with friends? Bring snacks and drinks to really get into the Movie Mood!

Wednesday, July 1 at 12:00 p.m. - Hart Memorial Central Library
Movies are "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" (MPAA rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children) and "Dreamgirls" (MPAA rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13).

Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 p.m. - Veterans Memorial St Cloud Library
Movies are "Inkheart" (MPAA rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children) and "Quantum of Solace" (MPAA rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13).

To see more events, check out the Summer Event Guide online or check the Online Event Calendar.

June Super Sunday Cinema and Midsummer Matinee Movie Madness!

2009-06-14T09:00:00.000-04:00

Super Sunday Cinema

Midsummer Matinee Movie Madness!

It's the middle of the summer, the middle of the day - what better way to spend it than in the cool dim of the Library room, watching awesome movies with friends? Bring snacks and drinks to really get into the Movie Mood!

Monday, June 29 at 12:00 p.m.
Movies are "Cloverfield" and "Transformers." Both movies are MPAA rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Tuesday, June 30 at 12:00 p.m.
Movies are "Step Up" and "School of Rock." Both movies are MPAA rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

To see more events, check out the Summer Event Guide online or check the Online Event Calendar.

PAWS-to-Read

2009-06-09T13:33:00.000-04:00

It's a Dog Day afternoon in the Library! Read to Cassie and Januz, big lovable pups who love listening to a good story! Graduates of the R.E.A.D. program, Reading Education Assistance Dogs, Cassie and Januz and their handlers have been certified in pet therapy. Parents need to sign a release form, and pre-registration is strongly encouraged as spots are limited.

Click on the dates and times below to register.

Saturday, June 20 at 2:00 p.m. - Hart Memorial Central Library
Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. - Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library

To see more events, check out the Summer Event Guide online or check the Online Event Calendar.

Check Out What’s New on MyLibraryDV !

2009-06-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS from FILM MOVEMENT

August the First
Buddy
Her Name is Sabine
Madeinusa
The Party’s Over
The Way I Spent the End of the World

… and more!

Click here for more info on Film Movement

CLASSIC FAVORITES

All American Co-ed
Hometown Story
The Southerner
Stage Door Canteen
This is the Army
Till the Clouds Roll By

… and more!

Click here for more info on Classic Movies

Take a STAYCATION with Rick Steves’ Europe

Athens and Side Trips
Barcelona and Catalunya
Copenhagen
France’s Dordogne
Istanbul
Vienna and the Danube

… and more!

Click here for more info on Rick Steves’ Europe

Click on the logo above to learn more about MyLibrarydv and how to download and install it on your computer.

Summer Reading Program Kick Off

2009-05-28T14:22:00.005-04:00

Family Event

Start summer vacation at the library with the Summer Reading Program Kickoff! Come join the fun with face painting and more. Meet Cassie and Januz, the stars of the library's Paws 2 Read Program (only at Poinciana Library and Hart Memorial Central Library). Bring a light-colored T-shirt to decorate for T-Shirt Art!

Teen Event

Start summer vacation at the Library with the Summer Reading Program kickoff! Bring a light-colored T-shirt to decorate as T-shirt art. Always a favorite event.

Same dates and times for both! See below.

Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. - Poinciana Library
Saturday, June 6 at 3:00 p.m. - Hart Memorial Central Library
Monday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. - Veterans Memorial St Cloud Library
Monday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m. - Buenaventura Lakes Library

To see more events, check out the Summer Event Guide online or check the Online Event Calendar.

Super Sunday Cinema

2009-05-09T09:00:00.001-04:00

Pack up the family and plenty of snacks to enjoy watching a fun PG movie on the Library's big screen!

Tale of Desperaux
Small Hero. Big Heart! Rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested, some material may not be suitable for children.

Buenaventura Lakes Library
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Poinciana Library
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Hart Memorial Central Library
Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m

Exhibition Literacy Through Art: Fantastic Florida

2009-04-30T11:32:00.000-04:00

This juried exhibit features the artwork of students in Osceola County. The pieces reflect books that highlight Florida. For more information submitting an entry, contact the Libraryʼs Youth Department: 407.742.8870

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m.
Hart Memorial Central Library

Exhibit runs through: May 8 - May 20 at the Hart Memorial Central Library

PAWS-to-Read

2009-04-28T14:37:00.003-04:00

It's a Dog Day afternoon in the Library! Read to Cassie and Januz, big lovable pups who love listening to a good story! Parents need to sign a release form, and pre-registration is strongly encouraged as spots are limited.

Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. - Hart Memorial Central Library

Sunday, May 24 at 4:00 p.m. - Veterans Memorial St Cloud Library

To sign up, call 407.742.8888 or sign up online by clicking on the links above.

Free Practice Tests Available via Library’s Web Page

2009-04-27T15:36:00.003-04:00

Learning Express Library and Testing and Education Reference Center with Career Module are two databases you can access from the library’s website that offer free practice tests and test prep guidebooks.

SAT, ACT, CLEP, GED, US Citizenship, NCLEX, Firefighter, and Law Enforcement are just a few of the free practice tests available with a Library card and a computer with the Web. Your Library card allows you unlimited access to take the practice tests and guidebooks as many times as you need for preparation. You can take the tests from your home, work, or school computer. Or you can visit the Library.

To use the databases from home:
Go to www.osceolalibrary.org
Mouse over Research (the picture with the keyboard)
Click on Databases
Scroll to Education & Languages
Click on Learning Express Library or Testing and Education Reference Center with Career Module
Enter your 13 digit library card number
Explore the database.

Call 407.742.8888 or visit any Library location for more information.

Osceola Library System Announces Book a Librarian

2009-04-27T15:15:00.002-04:00

The Book a Librarian service allows customers to reserve up to 30 minutes with a professional Librarian who will help sort through information and/or computer needs. Book a Librarian topics include:

Basic computer and Internet instruction
Business and statistical data
Homework and research assistance
Guidance for report and term paper preparation
Limited legal research
Health and wellness information
Community resources

For more information about this free service, click here, call 407.742.8888 or visit any Osceola Library location.

Download Videos to Your Computer

2009-04-27T15:09:00.004-04:00

Did you know? Many Library resources and services are available—with a Library card and any Internet computer—24 hours a day, 7 days a week! MyLibraryDV is one of those services.

To access this free service, log on to OsceolaLibrary.org and then click on the MyLibraryDV link located at the bottom of the Web page. After a one time install of a download manager, you can view on-demand DVD-quality programming such as Rick Steves’ Europe, workout/exercise, documentaries, cooking shows, movies, plus much more!

Need assistance? Call 407.742.8888 or chat via the Library’s Web page.

TumbleBooks for Kids!

2009-04-27T14:55:00.002-04:00

Did you know? The Library offers interactive TumbleBooks for kids 24/7? TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

To access this free service, log on to OsceolaLibrary.org, click Kid Space (picture of little girl) then click on the School Resources section. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click TumbleBooks Library. After downloading the free Flash 6 plug-in, you are ready to go!

Kids can choose to have books read to them or they can read the books aloud to practice. Books are also available in Spanish and French.

Need assistance? Call 407.742.8888 or chat through the Library’s Web page.

Fall into Reading!

2008-09-12T08:28:00.003-04:00

Fall into Reading
Osceola Library’s Premier Reading Festival
September 26, 27, & 28, 2008

The Osceola Library System is pleased to announce the dates for its first Reading Festival: September 26, 27 & 28, 2008. Festival goals include promoting literacy, fostering the enjoyment of the written word for all ages, and bringing together all those interested in reading, writing, and publishing. Festival events will take place at the Hart Memorial Central Library at 211 East Dakin Avenue in downtown Kissimmee. For a detailed schedule of events, please click OsceolaLibrary.org.

Signature Events Include Appearances & Book Signings by Major Authors:
Mary Jane Clark—New York Times bestselling mystery & suspense author
Chris Crutcher—award winning author, educator, and family therapist best knownfor his realistic fiction that teens love
Lisa Campbell Ernst—award winning author and illustrator of kids books
Paula Stark—local celebrity, newspaper publisher, and children’s book author

Authors Gallery
To provide the community with the opportunity to interact directly with published authors and to purchase autographed copies of their books, a meet & greet with continental breakfast fare is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Calling All Published Authors!
Any published author interested in participating in the Author’s Gallery event may download a participation form from the Library’s website. Authors—at no charge—will be provided with a skirted, 6 foot by 18 inch table to showcase/sell their published books.

Visit us at http://www.osceolalibrary.org/readingfestival.html for scheduling, contact information, directions, and more.

Crafters' Corner - Paper Quilting

2008-05-27T09:23:00.007-04:00

The old-fashioned papercraft known as quilting, is used to make a distinctive card. Join the group and try your hand at it! Materials are provided. Registration requested. Sign up now on our events calender or call 407.742.8888.

Buenaventura Lakes
Tuesday June 17th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Multipurpose Room

St. Cloud
Tuesday June 24th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Robert A. Fisk Room, 2nd Floor

Poinciana
Saturday June 28th
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Open Space

Picture provided by amygcx

Paint a Summer Tote

2008-05-27T09:03:00.010-04:00

Crafters Corner is back this month with some great projects to get you ready for summer. You'll be all set to tote your stuff around this summer with this one-of-a-kind bag that you decorate yourself. Learn how to use textile medium to achieve a unique fashion accessory. Class size is limited to 15. Register by calling 407.742.8888 or online at our events calendar.

St. Cloud

Wednesday June 4th

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Robert A. Fisk Room, 2nd Floor

Buenaventura Lakes

Thursday June 12th

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Multipurpose Room

Poinciana

Saturday June 28th

2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Open Space

Picture provided by elleinad

CPR Training at the Library

2008-05-21T09:42:00.005-04:00

Going swimming? Get your CPR training and certification at the Library. The Osceola County Health Department brings the HeartSaver AED program to you! Registration required. Please call Marci Hummell at 407.943.7010 or visit Swim Safe Osceola for more information.

All sessions will start at 5 p.m. and run until 8 p.m. so please plan accordingly.

Hart Memorial
Tuesday, June 3rd
Lillie Room, 2nd Floor

Buenaventura Lakes
Tuesday, June 10th
Multipurpose Room

Poinciana
Thursday, June 12th
The Poinciana Room

St. Cloud
Thursday, June 19th
Robert A. Fisk Room, 2nd Floor

Writers Write Workshop

2008-04-28T09:25:00.003-04:00

Linn Random has authored romantic suspense novels for many years and donated much of her time to helping novice writers learn their trade. This one hour workshop will answer some questions for beginning and experienced writers.

For questions or more information about this workshop call us at 407.742.8888.

For more information about Linn and her novels, visit her website.

Saturday, May 24 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Cloud
Robert A. Fisk Room, 2nd Floor

Vegetable Gardening at Osceola Library

2008-04-22T08:13:00.002-04:00

Want to learn how to grow your own vegetables? If you are new to Florida or are a native Floridian, vegetable gardening can be a challenge. This class will teach you the basics of growing vegetables in Florida including the different vegetable seasons and common pests and diseases that may attack your crops. Registration requested. Limited seating.

Poinciana

Saturday, May 10th from 2 p.m - 3:30 p.m.

Personal Finance Seminar

2008-04-18T13:47:00.005-04:00

Do you feel like your money is sailing out of control? Do you have leaks in your spending that is causing you to financially sink? Learn how to maximize your financial resources to build a secure financial future. This class addresses spending plans, credit use, debt management and dollar stretching.

Become Captain of Your Financial Ship

Buenaventura Lakes
Multipurpose Room

May 14th at 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

May 14th, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

To register, contact Sandie at 321.698.3000 or email her at ssta (at) osceola (dot) org.

Writing Your Memoirs

2008-04-18T13:29:00.005-04:00

By popular demand our memoir writing series is back for the month of May. This six week series is a therpeutic way to share your personal memories. This is a series so it is to your benefit to register for all six classes; each session is limited to 20 participants so sign up early to assure a seat.

All six classes will be held in the Hart Memorial Library in Kissimmee, in the 2nd Floor Roseada Room.

For more information or to register over the phone call 407.742.8888. To sign up online check out our events calendar.

Getting Started
This first session will cover, lifelines defined, crucial characters, and pivotal events.

May 1st, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Inspiration
The second sesson will cover memory prompts, photo prompts and time capsules.

May 8th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

How Stories Come Together
This third session will cover developing themes, voice audience, viewpoint, and editing.

May 15th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Choices and Challenges
The fourth session will cover painful memories, memoirs therapy and truth or fiction.

May 22nd, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Interviewing and Research
The fifth session will cover interview savior faire, genealogy, and online resourses.

May 29th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Publishing Your Memoirs
The sixth and last session will cover publishing, self publishing, and homemade books.

June 5th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Earth Day Everyday with Okefenokee Joe

2008-04-02T10:36:00.005-04:00

Educator and legendary folk hero Okefenokee Joe will be visiting the Library in April with his guitar and sspecial sscaley friendss! Learn about the animals that make Florida their home and listen to songs about life in the Okefenokee Swamp. Come and explore the importance of Florida's amazing wildlife.

For more information about Okefenokee Joe, visit his website. For questions or more information on Earth Day Every Day call us at 407.742.8888.

Buenaventura Lakes

Monday, April 7 at 3.30 p.m.
Open Space

Poinciana

Monday, April 7 at 6.30 p.m.
Open Space

St. Cloud

Tuesday, April 8 at 3.30 p.m.
Open Space, 2nd Floor

Hart Memorial

Tuesday, April 8 at 6.30 p.m.
Open Space, 1st Floor

Gladtales Storytelling at Osceola Library

2008-04-02T09:22:00.004-04:00

Coming in April we have a super special storytelling event!

Professional storyteller Gladys Varga will entertain and amuse the young and young at heart with creative and interactive dramatics and animal storeis from around the world. This interactive event is specially designed for school age kids and their families.

St. Cloud
Tuesday, April 22 at 11 a.m.
Open Area, 2nd Floor

Hart Memorial
Tuesday, April 22 at 3.30 p.m.
Open Space, 1st Floor

Poinciana
Wednesday, April 23 at 11 a.m.
Open Space

Buenaventura Lakes
Wednesday, April 23 at 3.30 p.m.
Open Space

Clubs and Meetings in April

2008-03-27T07:31:00.004-04:00

Genealogy Club of Osceola County

This month speakers Terry and Jim Willard will speak about New England genealogy.

Hart Memorial
Sunday, April 6th at 2 p.m.
Lillie Room, 2nd Floor

Library Advisory Board

Meetings are free and open to the public and anyone interested in library policey or who wishes to bring ideas before the board are welcome to attend.

Hart Memorial
Wednesday, April 2nd at 5 p.m.
Monument Room

Osceola Writers Group

If you're writing a novel, a poem, a song, or whatever then come and join the Osceola Writers Group. Network with the group to find a critique partner or just share problems and find solutions.

St. Cloud
Tuesday, April 15th at 6 p.m.
Open Space, 1st Floor

Book Club

Buenaventura Lakes
Thursday, April 17th at 10 a.m.
Open Space
Discussing "The Choice" by Nicholas Sparks

Poinciana
Thursday, April 24th at 2 p.m.
Open Space
Discussing "The Wilde Women" by Paula Wall