Library
Library: Youth
Winter l Spring 15
Beach
Clearwater Rocks! Rock Painting
for All Ages
Patrons of all ages are invited to stop
by the Clearwater Beach Library and
paint rocks for #ClearwaterRocks.
Keep them, give them as gifts or hide
them in the community to brighten
someone’s day. Supplies will be
provided.
• Wed., Jan. 31
• 5-6:30 p.m.
Countryside Library
Toddlers 123
Week one: Toddler Two Step: play areas
for toddlers to explore fine and gross
motor skills. Week two: Signing for
Little Ones: babies and toddlers sing
and sign American Sign Language -
great for early communication skills.
Week three: music for little ones.
• Tue., Jan. 2, 9, 16, Feb. 6, 13, 20,
Mar. 6, 13, 20, Apr. 3, 10, 17
• 10:30-11 a.m.
Little Learners
Ready your child for the preschool
experience with interactive storytime
and crafts, followed by an after-hours
book club for older participants.
• Thu.
• 10:30-11:15 p.m.
Iris Folding Cards
Create your own iris folded cards
using a paper folding technique that is
done by arranging and layering strips
of paper, fabric or tape in a spiraled
pattern that resembles the iris of a
camera lens. All craft materials will be
provided. Registration is required.
• Sun., Mar. 25
• 2-3 p.m.
Wednesday STEAM Workshops
Your child will be using creativity and
problem-solving techniques as from
our three available options. High
school students will offer homework
help in math, science and reading.
Children will use their imagination in
choosing a make-and-take scrap craft,
as well as inventing new structures in
the block play zone. Watch for special
mad science registration workshops.
• Wed., Jan. 10, 17, 24, Feb. 7, 21,
28, Mar. 7, 14, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25
• 3-5 p.m.
Mad Science Visits STEAM
Workshop
This mad science workshop is for
elementary-aged school children.
Registration is required.
• Wed., 3-5 p.m.
• Jan. 31: Learn about matter and
make slime
• Mar. 21: Dry ice-capades
Valentine's Day Craft
Make a Valentine's Day craft at this
special event with Miss Jill.
• Wed., Feb. 14
• 3:30-4:30 p.m.
East Library
Homework Help
Bright Futures scholars assist
elementary-aged children with their
homework and reading stories. You
may reserve a 30-minute session up to
one week in advance. Walk-ins will be
accommodated on a space-available
basis and are limited to 20-minute
sessions.
• Tue., 3:30-5:30 p.m., through Jan.
• Thu., 4-6 p.m., through Jan.
Drop-In Crafts
Stop in for a quick craft with our craft
materials.
• Tue., Jan. 19, 23
• 3:30-5 p.m.
Main Library
Let's Grow Baby-Oh!
This program offers a gentle, fun
introduction to literacy through stories,
songs and fingerplays. Stay for play
and social time after the program. For
infants up to 24 months.
• Mon.
• 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Wii Game Too
Play video games, board games and
trading card games. Gaming consoles
and board games will be provided.
Bring your own trading card decks
and handheld gaming devices. For ages
8-12.
• Thu., Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1, 15, Mar. 1,
15, Apr. 5, 19
• 4-5:30 p.m.
Bright Minds Story Time
Learning and fun go hand in hand in
this activity-filled time of stories, songs,
media and crafts, combined with
the presentation of early literacy and
reading skills.
• Wed.
• 10:30-11:45 a.m.
YOUTH
Programs
(Groups of 10 or more must register in advance.)