summer 2016 - Bay County Public Library

SUMMER 2016
All locations of the Northwest Regional Library System offer Summer Reading Programs for schoolaged children. With our Summer Reading Programs, we aspire to:
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Advance the literacy and academic performance of children by engaging them in reading and
reading-related activities during the summer months.
Foster a love of reading through public library programs and services.
Improve children’s access to library materials and activities, which will encourage them to
become lifelong library users.
Not only are Summer Reading Programs fun, they are an important part of a child’s educational
experience and help prevent the “summer slide.” Summer breaks from school can cause a student to
lose up to one month of instruction, and disadvantaged students are disproportionately affected.
There is also a strong connection between reading and overall academic success.
Adults and children love our Summer Reading Programs:
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“We love the summer program! What a great way to encourage children to read!”
“The teen program was wonderful. My daughter really enjoyed it.”
“My children can’t wait to get here every week for the Summer Reading Program!”
“The teen programs were wonderful this year. My daughters were able to use their creativity in
every program.”
“He really likes playing the reading game. What a great way to encourage children to read!”
“Love, love, love the Super Reader Wall of Fame. What a great idea!”
Thank you for such a wonderful summer program.”
See the schedule inside
for our 2016
Summer
Reading Programs!
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CURRENT EVENTS
Education for all
@ your library
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Suggested ages: K-5th grade
June 9 @ 2 p.m.
The Tortoise & the Hare
Aesop’s fable gets a fun
updated twist in this
musical with audience
participation from the
Atlantic Coast Theatre.
June 16 @ 2 p.m.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!
June 23 @ 2 p.m.
Fueling Your Energy
June 30 @ 2 p.m.
Motion Commotion with Natasha Coleman
July 7 @ 2 p.m.
Ready, Set, Read @ Your Library
July 14 @ 2 p.m.
Bay County Library Talent Show
Showcase your talent! Register by July 7th. For
children K-6th grade.
July 21 @ 2 p.m.
Dr. Magical Balloons
This is a creative story program that incorporates
amazing balloon sculptures and lots of fun!
CHARLES WHITEHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY IN
WEWAHITCHKA
TINY MITES FLYP
Suggested ages: Preschoolers
June 6 @ 11:30 a.m.
Dance, Dance, Dance!
June 13 @ 11:30 a.m.
Move It!
June 20 @ 11:30 a.m.
Let’s Play!
June 27 @ 11:30 a.m.
Round and Round We Go!
FLYP SUMMER READING
Suggested ages: K-5th grade
June 7 @ 3 p.m.
Flight Club
June 14 @ 3 p.m.
Sportstacular
June 21 @ 3 p.m.
Motion Commotion
June 28 @ 3 p.m.
Ninja Party
TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Suggested ages: 6th grade & up
June 14 @ 2 p.m.
June 21 @ 2 p.m.
June 28 @ 2 p.m.
July 5 @ 2 p.m.
July 12 @ 2 p.m.
July 19 @ 2 p.m.
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CORINNE COSTIN GIBSON MEMORIAL
PUBLIC LIBRARY IN PORT ST. JOE
LIL’ FLYP SUMMER READING
Suggested ages: 3 to 5 years
June 6 @ 10:30 a.m.
1, 2, 3 Numbers
June 13 @ 10:30 a.m.
Dance, Dance, Dance!
June 20 @ 10:30 a.m.
Move It!
June 27 @ 10:30 a.m.
Let’s Play!
FLYP SUMMER READING
Suggested ages: Rising 1st - 4th graders
June 7 @ 1 p.m.
Ready, Set, Reptiles!
The folks from Animal Tales will bring some scaly,
slimy friends!
June 14 @ 1 p.m.
Let the Games Begin!
June 21 @ 1 p.m.
Get Up and Go!
June 28 @ 1 p.m.
I’ve Got Rhythm!
HARRELL MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN
BRISTOL
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Suggested ages: All ages
June 7 @ 1 p.m.
Great Races
June 14 @ 1 p.m.
Exploring the Great
Outdoors
JIMMY WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Suggested ages: All ages
June 11 @ 10:30 a.m.
June 18 @ 10:30 a.m.
June 25 @ 10:30 a.m.
July 2 @ 10:30 a.m.
July 9 @ 10:30 a.m.
July 16 @ 10:30 a.m.
July 23 @ 10:30 a.m.
PANAMA CITY BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Suggested ages: All ages
June 8 @ 2 p.m.
The Tortoise & the Hare
Aesop’s fable gets a fun updated twist in this
musical with audience participation from the
Atlantic Coast Theatre.
June 15 @ 2 p.m.
Birding Basics - Bay County Audubon Society
June 22 @ 2 p.m.
Children’s Music Concert - Ukulele Orchestra
of St. Andrews
June 29 @ 2 p.m.
Beach Mosquito Control
July 6 @ 2 p.m.
Tampa Taiko Japanese Drumming
Be entertained and educated with an exciting
traditional presentation of this ancient Japanese
art form.
July 13 @ 2 p.m.
Nature’s Olympians: Animal Athletes
Features exotic animals from all around the world!
July 20 @ 2 p.m.
Dr. Magical Balloons
This is a creative story program that incorporates
amazing balloon sculptures and lots of fun!
June 21 @ 1 p.m.
Boating Safety
June 28 @ 1 p.m.
Ninja Party
July 5 @ 1 p.m.
Around the World
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PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Suggested ages: K-5th grade
July 5 @ 2 p.m.
July 12 @ 2 p.m.
July 19 @ 2 p.m. (Storyteller Pat Nease)
July 26 @ 2 p.m. (Pizza Party)
STORYTIME
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
READ, ROCK, & RHYME TIME
Suggested ages: 3 to 5 years
Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m.
From June 9 through July 28
JIMMY WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN
HOSFORD
STORYTIME FOR ALL AGES
Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m.
Join Ms. Edith for fun stories!
SCIENCE SATURDAY
CORINNE COSTIN GIBSON MEMORIAL PUBLIC
LIBRARY IN PORT ST. JOE
June 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Try out the makerspace materials. Hands-on
science!
YOU ARE AN ARTIST!
SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Suggested ages: K-5th grade
June 15 @ 2 p.m.
Exercise Your Body by Skating
CORINNE COSTIN GIBSON MEMORIAL PUBLIC
LIBRARY IN PORT ST. JOE
Paint, crafts, and more! Space is limited. Please
pre-register by calling 850-229-8879.
Suggested ages: Rising 5th - 8th graders
June 22 @ 2 p.m.
Storyteller Pat Nease
June 29 @ 2 p.m.
Motion Commotion with Natasha Coleman
July 6 @ 2 p.m.
Local Wildlife
July 13 @ 2 p.m.
Fun with Fairytales!
July 20 @ 10 a.m.
Dr. Magical Balloons & A
Party!
July 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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EXERCISE YOUR MIND
AUTHOR KAREN WHITE
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 1 @ 2 p.m.
My Way to Olympia
Join us for a free screening and discussion of the PBS POV
documentary My Way to Olympia by Niko von Glasow.
Follow Niko, the world’s best-known disabled filmmaker, as
he covers the Paralympics in this insightful and funny
documentary.
June 9 @ 12 p.m.
Best-selling author Karen White will be
at the library to discuss her new book,
Flight Patterns. Join us for a light
luncheon. The event is free and open to
the public. Please RSVP to 522-2100 or
email rburgess@nwrls.com. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Bay County Public
Libraries.
June 22 @ 2 p.m.
Gardening
Julie McConnell of the local Bay County
Extension Office will teach us about
gardening.
July 13 @ 2 p.m.
The Benefits of Exercise
Staff from the Florida Department of Health
will be here to discuss the many benefits of exercise.
July 27 @ 6 p.m.
Jazzercise
Karen Biedermann of Fusion Fitness Center will lead this
fun, free Jazzercise class.
FRIDAY COLORFEST
Adults, join us and rediscover the joy and relaxation found in
coloring!
We’ll supply coloring sheets, pens, colored pencils, and
soothing music. You can bring your own supplies (if you
want) and snacks!
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
1st Friday of each month
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
HEALTH LITERACY FOR
SENIORS
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 21 @ 2 p.m.
Health Literacy for Seniors
This is an educational program that will assist seniors
with the knowledge of what you need to do to feel more
secure in obtaining and using the health information you
receive.
July 26 @ 2 p.m.
Maximizing Your Doctor’s Visit
This is an educational presentation that will assist you in
making the most of each doctor visit.
ONGOING CRAFT MEET-UPS
JIMMY WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN
HOSFORD
CRAFT DAY
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NEEDLEWORK
Every other Saturday @ 12:30 p.m.
PANAMA CITY BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 26 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Dreamer Workshop — So You Want to Start Your
Own Business?
Is your dream to start your own business? This free
workshop will provide you with the basics that you need to
know to start a business. It will also tell you how to find the
resources to evaluate your business idea and bring it to
reality. Reservation required. Call 850-522-2107 to reserve a
spot.
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SEA NEEDLES
Fridays @ 10 a.m.
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COMPUTER CLASSES
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
COMPUTER BASICS
Part 1: June 14 @ 9:30 a.m.
Part 2: June 16 @ 9:30 a.m.
EXCEL BASICS
Part 1: June 28 @ 9:30 a.m.
Part 2: June 30 @ 9:30 a.m.
There will be no classes in July or August. Computer classes
will resume in September.
COMPUTER CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Computer Basics: Learn to identify computer
components and the common elements of a Windows-based
operating system, navigate software, and save/store files.
Learn the basic features of a web browser, and learn to
evaluate a website’s content.
Excel Basics: Learn to use Microsoft’s spreadsheet
application for organizing and analyzing data. Create a
simple spreadsheet while entering data and creating charts.
Learn how to setup a simple formula, create an electronic
checkbook, and perform calculations.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Easy English Class
Thursdays @ 1 p.m.
Beginner Classes
Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.
Tuesdays @ 2 p.m.
Thursdays @ 2 p.m.
Intermediate and Advanced Classes
Tuesdays @ 3 p.m.
Thursdays @ 3 p.m.
Conversation & Pronunciation
Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.
PANAMA CITY BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
English Conversation
Mondays @ 3 p.m.
Intermediate with Conversation & Pronunciation
Fridays @ 12:30 p.m.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASS
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.
ADULT LITERACY CLASS
GENEALOGY
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Fridays @ 10 a.m.
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
OVERVIEW OF LOCAL GENEALOGY RESOURCES
June 18 @ 1 p.m.
Laura Moree, Head of our Local History and
Genealogy Department, will speak at this meeting of
the Bay County Genealogical Society about the local
genealogy resources we have. This meeting is free
and open to the public.
JIMMY WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN
HOSFORD
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP
Thursdays @ 4 p.m.
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BOOK & FILM CLUBS
BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BCPL BOOK CLUB
June 9 @ 10 a.m.
Summer in the South by Cathy Holton
July 14 @ 10 a.m.
History of the Rain by Niall Williams
PANAMA CITY BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
BEACH BOOK CLUB
June 1 @ 10:30 a.m.
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
July 6 @ 10:30 a.m.
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
August 3 @ 10:30 a.m.
Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate
Clifford
August 11 @ 10 a.m.
On Beauty by Zadie Smith
BEYOND THE LENS: BOOK & FILM SERIES
June 21 @ 5:30 p.m.
Book: The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel
PBS POV Documentary: Tea Time
Special guests: GFWC Woman’s Club of Panama City
July 19 @ 5 p.m.
The Martian by Andy Weir & film of the same name
August 16 @ 5:30 p.m.
Far from the Maddening Crowd by
Thomas Hardy & film of the same
name
HISTORY CLUB
July 11 @ 10 a.m.
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
We’ll also watch a couple of short
documentary videos about the
orphan trains.
CORINNE COSTIN GIBSON MEMORIAL
PUBLIC LIBRARY IN PORT ST. JOE
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
July 18 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ripper by Isabel Allende
August 15 @ 10:30 a.m.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Note: There will be no June meeting.
FEATURED DATABASE
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
We now offer A to Z Databases, a
premier job search, reference and
mailing list database that includes
30 million business and executive
profiles and 220 million residents.
All Northwest Regional Library System locations will be
closed on July 4th for Independence Day.
It’s ideal for employment opportunities, market research,
sales-lead mailing lists, finding friends and relatives, and
more! To access, go to www.nwrls.com, click on Research,
and then Databases. To access outside the library, you will
need a valid library card number.
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BAY COUNTY
Bay County Public Library
898 West 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 522-2100
M, Tu, W 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Th, F, Sa 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Su 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Panama City Beach Public Library
12500 Hutchison Boulevard
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 233-5055
M, Tu, W 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Th, F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sa 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Parker Public Library
4710 Second Street
Parker, FL 32404
(850) 871-3092
M, Tu, Th, Sa 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Springfield Public Library
408 School Avenue
Springfield, FL 32401
(850) 872-7510
W, Th, F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sa 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
GULF COUNTY
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library
110 Library Drive
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8879
M, Tu, Th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (ET)
F, Sa 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET)
Charles Whitehead Public Library
314 North Second Street
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2419
M, Tu, Th, F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Harrell Memorial Public Library
12818 NW County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2247
M 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (ET)
Tu 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (ET)
W, Th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET)
Sa 9 a.m. - 12 noon (ET)
Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library
22149 NE State Road 20
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-3300
M 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (ET)
Tu 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (ET)
Th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET)
Sa 9 a.m. - 12 noon (ET)
The Northwest Regional Library System is a department of Bay County and is headquartered
at the Bay County Public Library in Panama City. We have eight locations in Bay, Gulf and
Liberty Counties, serving a population of over 199,000. We serve over 43,000 visitors each
month who have access to over 300,000 books, audiobooks, DVDs, e-books, downloadable
audiobooks, magazines, and more. We offer 118 public computers with Internet access, and
Wi-Fi is available in all locations. Our customers have access to research databases, most of
which can be accessed offsite 24/7. We also offer a variety of programming for all ages.
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