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Largo Public Library
December/January 2021
Vol. 4 No. 1

                         M   A   G   A   Z   I   N   E

                        News • Events • Stories

    Join us as we journey to
              New Horizons

       Pg.6 Welcoming Week
                  Wrap Up

      Pg.14 Stanley Shalit
   Short Story Competition
Join us as we journey to New Horizons Pg.6 Welcoming Week Wrap Up Pg.14 Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - I N E
Be the Change
From the                                                                                                                                                                        As we all know and have heard over and over, the events of this year have been unprecedented. One after another we have expe-
Library                                                                                                                                                                         rienced things that we have never seen before. We have had to shift gears, pivot, regroup, and rework. I think we can all agree that
Director                                                                                                                                                                        most of the year we have felt a little off balance, but through every twist and turn we have tried to come together, support each
                                                                                                                                                                                other, and stay positive. In the spirit of staying positive, I would dare to stay we have persevered and managed to bring innovations
                                                                                                                                                                                and new ideas to our community.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                               In March, when we had to put daily life on hold, the library team worked diligently to source content
                                                                                                                                                                                                               for all ages to post to our website and social media to bring our patrons joy and keep them active and
       eeping an upbeat attitude has                                                                                                                                                                           engaged while staying at home. We also put together a resource page on our website for community
proven difficult throughout, what                                                                                                                                                                              members looking for help with jobs, government forms, and tax information. During Safer-at-Home
I dubbed, 2020 – A Visionary Year,                                                                                                                                                                             we developed online programming and take home kits to supply our patrons with once we reopened.
last December. Despite that, Library                                                                                                                                                                           On June 1st, we opened our doors and hit the ground running with our virtual programs and same
staff never cease to amaze me with                                                                                                                                                                             day service for library checkouts. As summer began, we developed the Library Home Delivery service,
                                                                                                                                                                                                               providing contact-free delivery of library items to patrons who were remaining at home for any num-
their positive outlook and “can do”                                                                                                                                                                            ber of reasons. When school began again in August, we added students attending school virtually
approach. We managed to pivot in a                                                                                                                                                                             to our Library HD routes. Also launched in August was our Read Woke: All Ages Reading Initiative.
few short months into a new way of                                                                                                                                              Each month we get to feature a different underrepresented group, which allows our patrons to experience other cultures, broad-
serving patrons and providing services,                                                                                                                                         en their horizons, and above all, give a voice to the voiceless. The Greater Largo Library Foundation will have hosted three virtual
creating things like, Take Home Crafts                                                                                                                                          auctions by our publication date, replacing the Annual Art Hops Fundraiser. The Foundation has still been able to provide funding
and Virtual Programs for the first time.                                                                                                                                        for library programs and services using a fun and innovative medium. During the month of October, our Outreach Team donated

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It hasn’t been perfect, but it has been                                                                                                                                         children's books, personal fans, and bookmarks to the Largo Lions Club to help create activity bags for kids and teens undergoing
effective at keeping the love of reading                                                                                                                                        cancer treatment at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. They also decorated the Bookmobile and
and learning going strong and it was                                                                                                                                            participated in the City of Largo's first ever Drive-o-Ween, so the kids in the community could enjoy a
definitely appreciated by patrons. Some                                                                                                                                         fun Halloween event safely (more on page 6). Also in October, we began to offer Exploring Community
                                                                                                                                                                                Resources, a class that shows patrons all the resources for help and assistance that are available in our
exciting new services were introduced

                                                  Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                community. The Bookmark Café stepped up in November to help Feeding the Fosters, providing lunch
during partial closure and reopening of                                                                                                                                         and dinner to over 200 people; all families in the foster care system. With everything we have accom-
the library after the County Safer-at-                                                                                                                                          plished as a library and an integral part of the Largo community we don't plan on stopping our forward
Home orders were lifted. In addition                                                                                                                                            momentum.
to the popular drive-thru for pick up,            Be the Change ..................................................................................................... 3
Borrower Services staff started a Same                                                                                                                                          When approached about a theme for this issue, that moves from 2020 into 2021, our Director came up
Day Service for requesting materials. The         Adult Programs ...............................................................................................4-5             with New Horizons. As the new year approaches we hope you will join us as we journey to new horizons.
Library Outreach program took this one            Community Outreach ..................................................................................... 6
                                                                                                                                                                                We are continually looking for creative ways to serve our community and provide you with unprecedent-
step further, starting the Home Delivery                                                                                                                                        ed service. Thank you for sharing 2020 with us and we look forward to being a part of your 2021.
Service for anyone within Largo who is            English Language Learning ......................................................................... 6
physically unable to get to the Library
to pick up materials. Staff applied for           Teen Scene .............................................................................................................7

                                                                                                                                                                                                                COMMUNITY BAG PROGRAM
and received a grant from the Florida             Gallery 120 ............................................................................................................. 8
League of Mayors for this beneficial start
up program. I mention these services              Technology and Digital Learning ...........................................................8-9
because they will continue into the new
year and beyond. At this point, it is the
                                                  eResources and Databases .......................................................................... 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Friends of the Largo Public Library got a pleasant surprise
new year I’m most interested in. In a time        Children’s Programs ................................................................................... 10-11                                                                                   for the month of October 2020, they were chosen for the
of uncertainty and a ready answer of “I                                                                                                                                                                                                           Winn Dixie Community Bag Program. Every month a different
don’t know,” and “wait and see,” what I           Genealogy ...................................................................................................... 12-13                                                                          non-profit is chosen for the program, patrons go to specified
do know is that a new year is coming and          Friends of the Largo Library ........................................................................14                                                                                         Winn Dixie stores and purchase the reusable Community Bag
I’m hopeful that it will be a good one.                                                                                                                                                                                                           for $2.50 and $1.00 of that goes to that month's chosen orga-
                                                  Greater Largo Library Foundation ............................................................15                                                                                                 nization. Well, with a bit of a slow start the Friends were able to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  raise $60 to benefit programs and services at the Largo Public
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Library. Luckily for us, the Friends were chosen again for the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  month of December 2020! They are looking to blow October's
                                                                        L I B R A R Y                                H O U R S                                                                                                                    numbers out of the water.
                                                                                    Mon - Wed 9:00am - 8:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  During the month of December, visit either the Winn Dixie at
                                                                                    Thu - Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm                                                                                                                                    2460 East Bay Drive or 10202 Seminole Blvd to purchase a
                                                                                      Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm                                                                                                                                        Community Bag and support the Friends of the Largo Public
                                                                                            Sun Closed                                                                                                                                            Library. These are durable, reusable bags in fun patterns that
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  are great for grocery or holiday shopping. You could even use
        Find Us Online!                                                           Closed:                                                                                                                                                         them at the Friends Bookstore to carry your purchases home
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and support our plastic free initiative.
      @LargoPublicLibrary                                 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day | Thu & Fri | Dec 24 & 25
                                                                         New Year's Day | Fri | Jan 1                                                                                                                                             A big Thank You to Winn Dixie for helping donors give to our
                @LargoPublicLibrary                                Martin Luther King Day | Mon | Jan 18                                                                                                                                          organization in a fun, sustainable way!
                                                                 Close at 5pm: Wed | Dec 23 & Thu | Dec 31
                           @LPLnews

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Book Clubs                                                        ADULT PROGRAMS                                                                             ADULT PROGRAMS                                                                  Word
      &                                                                           Ages 18 and up.
                                                Masks and social distancing are required during all in-person programs. Anyone who
                                                                                                                                                                              Ages 18 and up.
                                                                                                                                            Masks and social distancing are required during all in-person programs. Anyone who               Scramble
  Challenges                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Answers
                                                does not have a mask will be provided with one. Masks must be worn appropriately,           does not have a mask will be provided with one. Masks must be worn appropriately,
                                                 covering both the mouth and nose. Anyone not abiding by the mask policy will be             covering both the mouth and nose. Anyone not abiding by the mask policy will be
                                                asked to leave the program and will not be allowed to register for future programs.         asked to leave the program and will not be allowed to register for future programs.
                                            R SHINE: Serving Health Insurance              R                                            R Exposed Binding Bookmaking –                    R Paper Casting Card
                                                                                                 Nuno Felted Scarf
                                            Needs Of Elders                                Tue | Dec 15 | 6pm                           Facebook Live                                     Wed | Jan 20 | 6pm or 7pm
Chapter Chat @ Evermore Café                Wed | Dec 2, 16 & Jan 6, 20                                                                 Mon | Jan 11 | 6pm                                                                               Thank you for having some fun with us
Wed | Dec 9 & Jan 13 | 5pm                                                                                                                                                                                                               these past few issues. We hope you
Dec | Exit West                                                                                                                                                                                                                          enjoyed our Just For Fun section, I know
by Mohsin Hamid                                                                                                                                                                                                                          we had a blast putting it together. Below
Jan | An American Marriage                                                                                                                                                                                                               are the answers for our word scramble,
by Tayari Jones                                                                                                                                                                                                                          may the odds be ever in your favor.
                                                                                                                                                                                          Make a trifold window card with a paper
                                                                                                                                                                                          casting that you’ll decorate with mica         DEWEY
                                                                                           Learn the basics of nuno felting and make
                                                                                                                                                                                          powder and metallic watercolors. Use           BIOGRAPHY
                                            If you are celebrating your 65th birthday      your own textured wool & silk scarf. After   Create your own hardback book with a
                                            this year, recently retired, or just want to   the felting process is complete, you'll be   decorative exposed binding. Kits will be          stamps and stencils to finish off your card.   DYSTOPIAN
                                            know more about your healthcare options        able to dye your scarf using your choice     available to pick up starting on January                                                         GENRE
                                            under Medicare, SHINE may be able to           of colors. A nonrefundable $6 materials                                                         R “Grow” Paper Roses                          READER'S ADVISORY
                                                                                                                                        5th.
                                            help. SHINE schedules free, unbiased,          fee is required upon registration at the                                                       Thu | Jan 21 | 10:30am                         RESEARCH
                                            and confidential counseling appoint-           library circulation desk.                    R Issues That Matter Series: Trivia               Learn how to re-purpose                        ACADEMIC
Evermore Café is located at                 ments each month through the Largo                                                          Night – That’s Not Trivial                        books pages to make                            TECHNOLOGY
325 West Bay Drive #4B                      Public Library. SHINE volunteers will con-     R Sew for the Cold Season                                                                      roses for decorations or                       COMPUTER
                                                                                                                                        Mon | Jan 11 | 6pm
Largo, FL 33770                             duct the appointments over the phone           Wed | Dec 16 | 6pm                                                                             gifts.                                         WIFI
                                            on the date and time you schedule your         Thu | Dec 17 | 3pm                                                                                                                            CAFE
If you feel inclined to join us email       appointment.                                                                                                                                  R Bargello Stitch Box – Facebook Live
bwiley@tampabay.rr.com. We are asking                                                                                                                                                                                                    DISPLAY
                                                                                                                                                                                          Tue | Jan 26 | 6pm
for an RSVP to have a sense of the likely    R Decorative Frames:                                                                                                                                                                        PROGRAM
numbers for each meeting. In addition,                                                                                                                                                                                                   EDUCATIONAL
                                            Iris Paper Folding – VIRTUAL
questions for consideration will be sent    Thu | Dec 3 | 4pm                                                                                                                                                                            WEBSITE
via email.                                  Learn how to use                                                                            The topics aren’t trivial but we’ll have fun                                                     CRAFTS
                                            iris paper folding                                                                          while learning. Join us and learn about                                                          ROMANCE
Read Woke: All Ages Reading Initiative      to make a frame for                                                                         timely topic issues as we play.                                                                  FICTION
Dec | Poverty & Homelessness                your personal use or                           'Tis the season for sneezin'! Get ready to                                                                                                    MYSTERY
Jan | Social Justice                        for a gift! Online ac-                         combat cold and flu season by sewing a        R Watercolor Under the Sea Card                                                                 GENEALOGY
Each month we feature books speaking        cess information will                          tissue and hand sanitizer holder.            Tue | Jan 12 | 6pm or 7pm                         Make a box and lid using bargello, a geo-
on a specific topic or representing a       be emailed prior to                                                                                                                           metric type of needlepoint embroidery
marginalized voice. Join us on Beanstack
                                                                                                                                        Paint a background                                                                               LARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
                                            the program. Registered attendees: sup-         R Painting with Chain                                                                         originating in Italy. Kits will be available
                                                                                                                                        with watercolors,
to record your progress and earn badges     plies will be ready for pick up Tuesday,       Tue | Jan 5 | 6pm                            and attach it to a                                to pick up starting on January 20th.
LargoPublicLibrary.Beanstack.com.           December 1.                                    Try out pour paint-                          seahorse paper cut-
                                                                                           ing by using chains                          out to make a card.
Below are some recs to get you started!     R
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Don't forget about our Reader's
                                                Iridescent Patterned Pendant               to create flowers.                           Use stamps and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Advisory Services, available on our
                                            Tue | Dec 8 | 6pm or 7pm                       You'll make two 5"
                                                                                           by 7" paintings that
                                                                                                                                        embossing powder                                      Tune Into Page Turn                        website.
                                            Use stencils and                                                                            to add a message,                                     A Monthly Podcast Hosted by
                                            iridescent mica to                             can be displayed or                          fold up an envelope,
                                            create the pattern on                          used as the covers                           and then your card                                        Hannah and Victor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Not sure what to read next?
                                            this pendant. They                             for the exposed                              is ready to send!
                                            will then be baked,                            binding book-                                                                                   You’ll hear great reviews of recommended
                                                                                           making class on                              R                                                  books, (what we librarians call Reader’s      Visit LargoPublicLibrary.org
                                            coated in resin, and                                                                          Faux Glass Beads
                                            ready for you to pick                          January 11th.                                                                                   Advisory), an interesting library tidbit,     »» Services
                                                                                                                                        Tue | Jan 19 | 6pm or 7pm
                                            up on December 15th.                                                                                                                           a Spanish language book review (Book          »» Reader's Advisory Request
                                                                                           R Sew a Cactus                                                                                  Traveler with Victor), and info about some
                                                                                                                                                                                           upcoming events!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         »» Fill out the form
                                            R  Breadmaking:                                Wed | Jan 6 | 6pm
                                                                                                                                                                                           Find Page Turn on our website                 »» Get personalized suggestions
                                            Challah & Babka – Facebook Live                Thu | Jan 7 | 3pm
                                                                                                                                                                                           at LargoPublicLibrary.org under                     sent right to your email
                                            Wed | Dec 9 | 6pm
                                                                                                                                                                                           Explore the Library and also at
                                                                      Whether you’re
                                                                                                                                                                                           LargoPublicLibrarypodcast.blubrry.net.        It's just that easy!
                                                                      a challah pro or
                                                                                                                                                                                           Better yet, subscribe to the podcast and
                                                                      a baking novice,
                                                                                                                                                                                           you’ll always have a great book on your
                                                                      we’ll show you                                                    Roll up beads using patterned paper,
                                                                                                                                                                                           nightstand!
                                                                      how to knead,                                                     and then coat them with embossing
                                                                      braid, and bake                                                   powder to give them the look of blown
                                                                      your dough all                                                    glass. We'll finish off the beads by adding
                                            in one evening. Plus, we'll make some          No green thumb, no problem! Sew up           eyelets so they can be strung on a cord
                                            fun fillings that you can use to turn your     your own cactus that can be displayed or     or necklace.
                                            challah into babka. Kits with dry ingredi-     used as a pin cushion. Supplies will be
                                            ents will be available to pick up starting     provided.
                                            on December 3rd.

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LIBRARY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD                                                                                         TEEN SCENE
                                            For all the latest information on the Bookmobile and our new service, LibraryHD visit                                             Ages 12-18
                                                                            LargoPublicLibrary.org.
                                                                                                                                                  Teen Instagram                    R  Virtual
                                           This year, in place of Spooktacular, the                                                               Largo has launched a new          K-Pop Club
                                          Bookmobile participated in a whole new                                                                  Instagram for teens to share      Wed | Dec 16 |
                                           Halloween experience, Drive-o-Ween.                                                                    everything from book recs,        3pm-4pm

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                                           Starting in the CPPAC parking lot near                                                                 pictures, and contests to         Come chat about                                     Read Woke Reading Challenge
                                             Largo Feed, guests drove through a                                                     special events and volunteer opportu-           your biases,                                   Sign up for the READ WOKE challenge
                                            cornucopia of decorated booths from                                                     nities. Content will be from the Largo          top songs of
        elcoming Week is a national       departments and businesses all over the                                                   Library, Rec Centers, Parks and more.                                                          on Beanstack! Commit to learning more
                                                                                                                                                                                    2020, and more!
celebration where communities              City of Largo. Cars proceeded through                                                    Follow us @largoteens!                          December’s group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 about social justice issues and marginalized
bring together immigrants and             the parking lot of Largo Central Park and                                                                                                 of the month is                               voices. Pick a book about or by a person
residents in a spirit of unity to build     over to the Largo Library where each                                                    Books For Bites                                 BTS. Starting December 1st, pick up a          from the community being highlighted
strong connections and affirm the          child received a goodie bag at the end                                                   Oct 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021                      K-pop journal craft kit in the Teen Room.        and complete the badge by reading
benefits of welcoming everyone.             of the tour. Decked out as the Library                                                  Read and review books at your reading                                                           and exploring activities. Everyone who
                                            Pumpkin-Book Patch, the Bookmobile                                                      level for food coupons you can use at           R End of Semester Chill Chat                  completes the monthly badge is entered
This year we                                 was proud to participate in this fun,                                                  RG’s Bookmark Café! Pick up a pack of 10        Wed | Jan 20 | 4pm-5:30pm                    to win a Read Woke tote bag at the end of
celebrated                                               spooky event.                                                              reviews at the Teen Desk to get start-                                                       the month. Check out our monthly reading
Welcoming Week                                                                                                                      ed. Return all 10 completed reviews in                                                            lists to help you choose your book.
                                                                                                                                    exchange for a coupon. Coupons Expire
a little different by                                                                                                               Apr 30, 2021.
doing an all-virtual                                                                                                                                                                                                             December | Poverty & Homelessness
Welcoming Week                                                                                                                                                                                                                   January | Social Justice
Basket Drive. All                                                                                                                   Virtual Programs                                                                              R Read Woke Book Club | Ages 14+
donations were                                                                                                                      To register, go to
bought online and                                                                                                                   LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events.               First semester is finally over! Meet us      Sat | Dec 19 & Jan 16 | 2pm-4pm
shipped directly to                                                                                                                 Requires computer and internet access or        on Zoom to catch up on how school is         Dec 19 | Find Layla by Meg Elison
the library to maintain a socially                                                                                                  a phone to call in.                             going, talk self-care and relaxation, and    Jan 16 | The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater
distant environment. Largo Public                                                                                                                                                   trade book/movie/TV recommendations.         The first 10 teens who sign up can pick up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 a copy of this month’s book to read and

                                                      ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
Library’s award-winning Welcoming                                                                                                   Teen D&D                                        We’ll have that lofi hip-hop queued up
                                                                                                                                                                                    to listen to, too.                           keep. Other copies are available for check-
Week Basket Drive collected 41                                                                                                      Would you be interested in virtual D&D
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 out. Meet up and talk about that month’s
baskets and $220 in monetary                                                                                                        or a socially distanced meet up? Email
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 book and the bigger issues it relates to.
donations. The donations were                                                                                                       LibraryTeen@largo.com to get your name
distributed to refugee families on                                                     Citizenship and Naturalization               on the player list or volunteer to DM!          Take & Make                                  Most titles are 14+, but teens 12-13 may
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 join with parent approval.
                                                                                       Preparation Classes Online - VIRTUAL
October 2, 2020. The families come                                                                                                   R Virtual Gaming                               Take & Make Crafts
                                                                                       Mon | 6pm-8pm
from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, the                                                       Wed | 6pm-8pm                                Thu | Dec 3, 10, 17, & Jan 14, 21, 28 |         Tue | Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 & Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
Democratic Republic of the Congo,                                                                                                   4pm-5:30pm
Afghanistan, Colombia, Egypt,                                                                                                       Play Jackbox,
Ethiopia, and Ukraine.                                                                                                              Among Us, Kahoot
                                                                                                                                    trivia, and other
We celebrate diversity and                                                                                                          games with us from
acknowledge the invaluable                                                                                                          home in the Virtual
contributions these immigrant             PCS Adult English Classes                                                                 Teen Room! You
families make to our community. We        Mon-Wed                                                                                   can play or just
                                                                                       Do you want to become a U.S. Citizen?        hang out to watch your friends.                 Pick-Up in the Teen Room
believe that all people, including        9:30am-11:30am | Beginner
                                                                                                                                                                                    Stop by the Teen Room to pick up a
                                                                                       We can help! Prepare for the naturaliza-
immigrants, are valued contributors       11:45am-1:45pm | Intermediate/
                                          Advanced                                     tion process with online instructions in     R   Teen Online Theatre                         crafting kit to take home! Main supplies     New Kits
vital to the success of the library.                                                   Civic & U.S. History and practice for the    Mon | Dec 7, 21 & Jan 11, 25 | 3pm-4pm          are included. New kits will be available
                                          2pm-4pm | Intermediate/Advanced
                                                                                       interview. Classes are taught by Learning    Dec 7 | History of Western Theatre              on Tuesdays and you can pick them up
                                          Thu
                                                                                       Empowered instructors. Register at:          Dec 21 | One-Act Read-through                   throughout the week while supplies last.
                                          10am-12pm | Beginner
                                          12pm-2pm | Intermediate /Advanced            https://tinyurl.com/LPLGLE. For more         Jan 11 | Monologues
                                          2pm-4pm | Intermediate/Advanced              info: 727.244.9301 or citizenship3@learn-    Jan 25 | Shakespeare                            Midterm Care Kits
                                          ELL Classroom                                ing-empowered.org.                           If you've been looking for a way to get         Mon – Fri | Dec 7 – Dec 11
                                          In collaboration with Pinellas County                                                     into theatre, but haven't found your stage      Pick-Up in the Teen Room
                                          Schools, this program will help adults       English Conversation Club At-Home -          yet, this is your chance! We have sessions      We will not be hosting our regular Exam
                                          speak, write, and read English in a class-   VIRTUAL                                      every other week ranging from how to            Cram this year, but will be offering care
                                          room setting. Registration is required and   Tue | 6pm-7:30pm Beginners                   read your scripts, to how to improvise          kits for students leading up to the week
                                          is continuous throughout the semester.       Thu | 6pm-7:30pm Intermediate/               when you've forgotten them, to where            of midterms. Items may include special
                                          There is a $45 fee for each six-month        Advanced                                     you can perform once you remember.              teas, treats, and mindfulness activities
                                                                                       Practice speaking & listening in English.    These sessions are teen-devised and             to help you focus when you need to           *Games2Go
                                          term of enrollment. Class size limited,
                                                                                       Meet with other English Language learn-      teen-run, so you're guaranteed a down-          and relax during breaks. Available while     Launching January 4th, check out
                                          please call 727.481.6707 or email Naki
                                                                                       ers. Club meets virtually every Tuesday      to-earth, involved experience.                  supplies last.                               Games2Go bags in the Teen Room! Bags
                                          Angelou at ANGELOUE@pcsb.org to
                                                                                       and Thursday at 6pm. Email ELL@largo.                                                                                                     include a mix of tabletop and card games
                                          register.
                                                                                       com to receive an email with instructions                                                                                                 to enjoy at home. Bags checkout for 2
                                                                                       on how to join.                                                                                                                           weeks and are limited to one per card.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 *All ages may check out Games2Go Bags.

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     120                                     Learn basic computer skills, programs, and ways to connect virtually through social
                                                media. Discover how to use the devices that make our everyday lives easier.
                                                  Masks will be required for all in-person programs. Registration required.
                                                                                                                                     Learn basic computer skills, programs, and ways to connect virtually through social
                                                                                                                                        media. Discover how to use the devices that make our everyday lives easier.
                                                                                                                                          Masks will be required for all in-person programs. Registration required.                  Know?
                                                                                                                                    ANDROID                                         TECHNOLOGY
                                         BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS                           SOCIAL MEDIA
                                                                                                                                    Prerequisite: Have email ad-                    No prerequisite                               You can find credible websites!
December & January                       No prerequisite                                 Prerequisite: Have active
                                                                                         email account and password                 dress, username, password,
                                                                                                                                                                                     R Illuminate Your Ornaments
 Dayle Doroshow                          R  Amazon/eBay/PayPal
                                                                                                                                    and bring your own device.
                                                                                                                                                                                    Mon | Dec 7 | 6pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Be careful of scam websites! In
                                                                                          R Getting Started with YouTube                                                                                                        addition to the library databases for
                                         Wed | Dec 9 | 3pm                                                                          R Android Phones for Beginners 2                Thu | Dec 10 | 10:30am
                                         Learn how to create accounts and discov-        Wed | Jan 13 | 3pm                                                                                                                     information, we have a number of
                                                                                                                                    Tue | Dec 8 | 3pm                               Want to light up your holiday decora-       eGovernment Resources. Access our
                                         er how these online entities can work for       Learn about the great resource that is                                                     tions? We will use conductive thread and
                                         you.                                            YouTube and learn about establishing an                                                    LED technology, and make ornaments.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                eGovernment Resources to find local,
                                                                                         account, uploading and tagging videos.                                                                                                 state, and federal sites.
                                         R Exploring Community Resources                                                                                                             R Intro to 3D Printing
                                                                                          R Getting Started with Facebook,
                                         Wed | Jan 6 | 3pm                                                                                                                          – VIRTUAL                                   From the library website at
                                                                                         Twitter, & Instagram                                                                       Thu | Jan 28 | 4pm                          LargoPublicLibrary.org choose
                                                                                         Wed | Jan 20 | 3pm                                                                         View a demonstration of                     eBranch and then select
                                                                                                                                    Learn more basics for your Android
                                                                                         Create a Facebook                                                                          the library's 3D printer                    eGovernment Resources. From
                                                                                                                                    phone including email and apps. Bring
                                                                                         and/or Twitter                                                                             and learn the basics of 3D
                                                                                                                                    your own device, as well as account login                                                   here you can find IRS site for tax
                                                                                         and/or Instagram                                                                           printing.
                                                                                         account, or learn
                                                                                                                                    information (passwords, usernames).                                                         forms, unemployment, education
                                         Learn about and connect with resources          more about the one                                                                                                                     and employment sites, monetary
                                                                                                                                     R Android Tablets for Beginners		                                                          assistance sites, sites for veterans
                                         for all kinds of help and assistance, in-       you already have,
                                         cluding our library, our government, and        and start following, tweeting, and using   Tue | Jan 5 | 3pm                                                                           services and resources, legal sites,
                                         some nonprofit agencies right here in our       hashtags.                                  Bring your Android tablet and learn the                                                     and more.
                                         community.                                                                                 basics from adding apps and navigating
                                                                                                                                    your device, in this hands-on class. Please
                                          R Email & Internet                                                                        bring your account information with you
                                                                                         APPLE
                                         Wed | Jan 27 | 3pm                                                                         (email address, usernames, passwords).
                                         Set up an email ac-                             Prerequisite: Have Apple ID

                                                                                                                                                eResources                        & Databases
                                         count, and send and                             and password
                                         receive messages,
                                         acquire the skill set                            R
A message from Dayle...                                                                     Intermediate iPads 1 & 2
                                         to comfortably cruise                                                                        Largo Public Library’s eResources include eBooks, downloadable/streaming music,
                                                                                         Thu | Dec 3 | 3pm
                                         online.                                                                                        eAudiobooks, movies, and more. The research databases cover various subjects
My growing up years in Florida                                                           Thu | Jan 14 | 3pm
were spent either at the ballet                                                          Take better pictures, multi-task, speak       including business and investing, health information, car repair, and author/book
studio or taking craft classes at                                                        text, tips for group FaceTime, Safari,      read-alikes. These introductory classes are typically hands-on learning; you can bring
the local recreation center. Ballet      MICROSOFT                                       Notes, plus a lot more!                    your own device, if you have one. The classes are held in the Jenkins Community Wing
instilled in me determination and                                                                                                          unless otherwise noted. Masks will be required for all in-person programs.
those early craft classes- a love of     No prerequisite                                  R Intermediate iPads 3
learning and experimenting with all                                                      Thu | Dec 10 | 3pm                          R eBooks, Movies, Music, & More: Learn hoopla
craft mediums.                           R   Basic Word                                  Thu | Jan 21 | 3pm                         – VIRTUAL
                                                     Wed | Dec 2 | 3pm                   All-new tips & shortcuts                   Mon | Dec 14 | 6pm
I create the textile hanging first and               Create a document, copy &           for text messages, Maps,                   Follow along on your device or web browser and
then decide how and where to add                     paste, change the font, save        Calendar, Email, Notes, and a bunch        learn hands-on how to access movies, music, eAudio-
a three-dimensional polymer piece                    & print.                            more! Questions encouraged!                books, eBooks, and more! Please have your library
that can be taken off and worn as                                                                                                   card and be logged in to your Google Play Store or                                             You can visit from a distance!
jewelry. I create each piece from        R   Basic PowerPoint                             RIntermediate iPhones 2                   Apple AppStore account.
hand-mixed colored clays and use                     Wed | Dec 16 | 3pm                  Thu | Dec 17 | 3pm
a variety of textures, color blends                                                                                                  R
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                View the 360 Virtual Tour to see areas
                                                     Create presentations for            Thu | Jan 28 | 3pm                            eBooks and eAudiobooks: Learn Libby
and techniques such as Venetian                                                                                                                                                                                                 of the library before you arrive or if
                                                     work or school, slideshows          Learn new & fun iPhone tips & shortcuts.   Tue | Jan 12 | 3pm
millefiore, carving, etching.                        for special events.                                                            Mon | Jan 25 | 6pm                                                                          you are unable to come see us in
                                                                                          R Apple Watch                             Learn hands-on how to use the Libby app on your                                             person yet.
I enjoy teaching and sharing the         R   Basic Excel                                 Thu | Jan 7 | 3pm                          Android tablet/phone or iPad/iPhone. Find eBooks to                                         Take the 360 Virtual Tour by
creative process in workshops                         Wed | Dec 30 | 3pm                 In this class, learn                       read or listen to eAudiobooks. Bring your own device                                        accessing the library website through
across the United States and in                       Basic introduction to spread-      new and fun ways                           and your library account information (card and PIN).                                        your Chrome or Edge browser at
France including three International                  sheets and making a simple         to use your Apple                                                                                                                      LargoPublicLibrary.org. On the
Lettering Arts Conferences and at                     budget.                            Watch. We will                                                                                                                         left-hand side you will see Explore
many Wearable Arts Guilds and                                                            look at text size,                                                                                                                     the Library, then choose Take a 360
Book Arts Guilds in the US. I have                                                       screen shots, sending text messages, the
taught annual workshops in France                                                                                                                                                                                               Tour. See the areas of the two-story
                                                                                         Fitness and Workout Apps, and more.                                                                                                    building including the Children’s
for the past 16 years at La Cascade                                                      Questions welcome!
Retreat Center.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Wing, Reference area, Genealogy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Department, and more.
My work can be seen at

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At-Home                                                  CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS                                                                                                                                                            Reader's
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Advisory:
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Contests
Book Clubs
                                                                                                                                             Winter Break Craft-A-Palozza |
                                                                                                                                             Ages 5-12
                                                  Ages 12 and under. All children's programs for the months of December and January          Mon-Sat | Dec 21-Jan 2

& Storytimes
                                                              will be held online. For programs that require registration,                                                                      Disguise a Gingerbread Cookie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Holidays
                                                                                                                                             Additional take-home crafts will be avail-
                                                                      please register online or call 727.587.6715.                                                                              Mon, Nov 30-Fri, Dec 18
                                                                                                                                             able during Winter Break. No registration
                                                                                                                                                                                                Help Gingerbread Cookies to escape
                                                                                Special Note
                                                                                                                                             is necessary as they will be available first-
                                                                                                                                                                                                capture by decorating them to look like
                                                                                                                                             come, first-served.
                                                                                                                                                                                                your favorite book character. Come in to

                                                                                                                                                 Virtual Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                pick up your Gingerbread Cookie, take
For the months of December and January,             As we look to the coming months, expect to see changes to our department and                                                                                                               Check out these titles related to
                                                                                                                                                                                                it home to decorate, and then bring it
all children’s book clubs will be a simplified       program offerings. We will slowly begin changing, while remaining vigilant about                                                                                                          December Holidays available here, at
                                                                                                                                                                                                back by Friday, December 18th to be
at-home edition. There will be no in-per-        cleaning, and keeping everyone’s comfort and safety in mind. For now, we will continue                                                                                                        your local library. Some titles are also
son or online meet-ups, however you can              to offer most of our children’s programs virtually on our Facebook group page or        ASL Online                                         entered in the Design Competition.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               available as ebooks through Libby/
                                                                                                                                             Mon | Dec 7, 14 & Jan 4, 11, 25 |                  This contest is open to all children ages
always email us at LibraryYouth@largo.com         utilizing Zoom, ensuring that everyone can still enjoy programs while being distanced                                                                                                        Overdrive and/or hoopla. Ask a staff
                                                                                                                                             10:30am                                            12 and under, and you may decorate
with any questions or to share pictures of         and safe. Over the next few months, there will be a slow return to offering in-person                                                                                                       member for more information.
                                                                                                                                             Learn American Sign Language from                  more than one Gingerbread Cookie. All
your book club activities. Packets for all       programming, however, masks and social distancing will be enforced. We thank you for
                                                                                                                                             home! Join Ms. Tasha each week to learn            Gingerbread Cookies will be displayed in
Book Clubs will be available on Tuesdays,                          your understanding and cooperation during this time.
                                                                                                                                             a new category of signs such as colors,            the Children’s Department and winners
as noted below. Please try to adhere to
                                                   Reading Incentive                           Take-Home Tuesdays:
                                                                                                                                             numbers, or the ABC’s! These videos                will be selected by staff and patrons, and
the age guidelines listed as the packets
                                                                                                                                             are made in partnership with the Deaf              then contacted by phone on Monday,
                                                       Programs                                  School-Age Craft
are limited in quantity. Packets may be
                                                                                                                                             Literacy Center and are geared towards             January 4th.
reserved online, or in-person.
                                                                                                   Programming
                                                                                                                                             children, but all ages are encouraged to
R                                                                                                                                            participate.                                       Guess Who?
   Bookworms                                     Read for rewards! To encourage children
                                                 to read all year long, we have a few dif-                                                                                                      Mon, Jan 4-Sat, Jan 30
Book Club | Ages 6-8                                                                           During the months of December and              R Animal Crossing with the Library                There are children’s book characters
Dec 8-Trouble at Table 5:                        ferent options for you. Both options will     January, most school-age programming                                                                                                            Picture Books
                                                 run through May 29th, 2021. Stop by the                                                     Wed | Dec 2, 16, 30 &                              hiding all over the department, but who
The Candy Caper                                                                                will be a simplified at-home edition. There                                                                                                     Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
                                                 Children's Department for more details                                                      Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6pm                            are they? Walk around and see how many
by Tom Watson                                                                                  will be three different craft activity kits                                                                                                     by Robert E. Barry
                                                 on either of these programs.                                                                Ready for an island escape? Visit Largo            you can identify, and fill out an entry form
Jan 12-The Gumazing Gum                                                                        available weekly, starting on Tuesdays,                                                                                                         The Hanukkah Hop! by Erica Silverman
                                                                                                                                             Library in Animal Crossing: New Horizons           for a prize drawing. The contest is open
Girl! Chews Your Destiny                                                                       as noted below. The following week, you                                                                                                         Seven Spools of Thread A Kwanzaa Story
                                                 Raccoon Readers                                                                             for fun and adventure. Join Ms. Emily on           to all children ages 12 and under, but
by Rhode Montijo                                                                               can join our staff online for step-by-step                                                                                                      by Angela Shelf Medearis
                                                 The next time you are in the library, grab                                                  Facebook to collect fossils, shake some            we ask that you only enter once a day.
                                                                                               instructions at the date and time listed      trees, go on a scavenger hunt, or just             Winners will be contacted by phone on
R  Fiction Addiction                             yourself a Raccoon Readers Reading Log        on your kit. Instructions on where to find                                                       Monday, February 1st.                          Beginning Readers
                                                 and start earning coins for the books                                                       hang out with our villagers.
Book Club | Ages 9-12                                                                          the videos will be provided in each kit.                                                                                                        Happy Hanukkah, Dear
Dec 15-Front Desk                                you read. Simply write the title and page     The activities are designed for children                                                                                                        Dragon
                                                 numbers for each book on the log, and                                                                                                          Dewey’s Number of the Week
by Kelly Yang                                                                                  ages 5-12, but if you have any questions                                                                                                        by Margaret Hillert
                                                 earn a coin for each book, or two coins                                                                                                        Mon, Nov 30-Sat, Jan 30
Jan 19-Wishtree                                                                                or want to share pictures of your craft                                                                                                         Eloise Decorates for
                                                 for each book over 50 pages. Use your                                                                                                          Guess which subject is shelved under a
by Katherine Applegate                                                                         activities, you can always email us at                                                                                                          Christmas
                                                 coins to purchase an item out of our prize                                                                                                     weekly call number. All correct answers
                                                                                               LibraryYouth@largo.com. Packet quanti-                                                                                                          by Kay Thompson
                                                 case, or ask to view our book cart where                                                                                                       will be entered to win a prize, and win-
R Winter Break Book Clubs                                                                      ties will be limited, and may be reserved                                                                                                       Christmas Mice
                                                 you can purchase books you can keep.                                                                                                           ners will be contacted weekly by phone.
Dec 22-Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly                                                           online, or by calling 727.587.6715.                                                                                                             by Bethany Roberts
Joliday by Megan McDonald (Ages 6-8)                                                                                                                                                            Additional Items to Check-Out
Dec 22-Winter According to Humphrey              Beanstack                                                                                                                                                                                     Chapter Books
                                                 To be more Earth-friendly, we will be                                                                                                          Looking for educational toys, storytime
by Betty G. Birney (Ages 9-12)                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The Cat Who Ate Christmas
                                                 transitioning our Raccoon Readers pro-                                                                                                         backpacks, STEAM challenges, or crafting
                                                                                                                                             Animal Crossing 101                                                                               by Lil Chase
                                                 gram online over the next few months.                                                                                                          kits? We have all of those available for
                                                                                                                                             Thu | Dec 3, 10, 17, 31 &                                                                         Horrible Harry and the
                                                 If you are ready to be paper-free now,         R                                                                                               you to check-out at the library. Most
                                                                                                 Dec 1 | Growing Flower, Holiday Beads       Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | 4pm                                                                           Holidaze
                                                 simply download the Beanstack app onto                                                                                                         items check out for 4 weeks, with the
                                                                                               and Bracelets, Coffee Filter Snowflakes       Are you an Animal Crossing fan? Are you                                                           by Suzy Kline
                                                 your phone or other device and register                                                                                                        exception of the crafting kits, which check
                                                                                                                                             curious about what it is? Learn something                                                         My Weird School #14: Miss
                                                 to start tracking your progress online. If    R Dec 8 | Fruit Fan, Oodles of                                                                   out for 2 weeks. Come look through the
                                                                                                                                             new or get inspired each week with the                                                            Holly is Too Jolly
                                                 you would rather not use the app, simply                                                                                                       binders on our children’s service desk and
                                                                                               Ornaments, Craft Stick Hot Cocoa Mug          library. Whether it be learning about the                                                         by Dan Gutman
                                                 register on our website at https://largo-                                                                                                      take home a treasure or two!
                                                                                                                                             turnips, how to time travel, or watching
                                                                                                                                                                                                  In-Person Program
                                                 publiclibrary.beanstack.org/.                 R Dec 15 | Swimming Jellyfish, Snowman                                                                                                          Fiction
                                                                                                                                             how to design a cool island, you will
Storytime At-Home | Ages 2-5                                                                   Pattern Pillow, Cozy Winter Fireplace         impress Tom Nook with your Animal                                                                 Penina Levine is a Potato Pancake
Tue | Dec 1, 8, 15 &                                                                           Craft                                         Crossing know-how!                                                                                by Rebecca O'Connell
Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:30am                                                                                                                                                                      R Pup Pals Reading Dogs | Ages 5-12           Jingle (A Swindle Mystery)
Thu | Dec 3, 10, 17 &                                                                           RJan 5 | Caterpillar and Butterfly                                                              Sat | Jan 23 | 10am-12pm                       by Gordon Korman
                                                                                                                                              R Goodbye, 2020!
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10:30am                                                                    Craft, Snowflake Ornaments, Pom Pom                                                              STEAM Spot                                     Top Elf by Caleb Zane Huett
                                                                                                                                             Thu | Dec 31 | 6pm
Fri | Dec 4, 11, 18 &                                                                          Hedgehog                                                                                         Improve your reading skills and make
                                                 On Beanstack, there are two challeng-                                                       Join us in saying goodbye to 2020, and
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:30am                                                                                                                                                                     a new furry friend by reading to thera-        Non-Fiction
                                                 es based on your child's age. Our Mini         R                                            hello to a (hopefully) better 2021. Listen
Join us for stories, music, and a few                                                            Jan 12 | Unicorn Bookmark, Beaded                                                              py-trained dogs. Registration is required      STEAM Kids Christmas by Anne Carey
                                                 Bookworms Reading Challenge for                                                             to some stories, think about what was
surprises, designed for children ages 2-5.                                                     Snowflakes and Necklaces, Craft Roll Owl                                                         and only the registered child may enter        Sammy Spider's First Taste of Hanukkah:
                                                 Pre-Readers is designed for ages 0-5 and                                                    good about this year, and make a wish for
Videos can be found on our Facebook                                                                                                                                                             the program room to maintain social            A Cookbook by Sylvia A. Rouss
                                                 our Every Day Readers Book Challenge is       R Jan 19 | Pirate Ship, Winter Beaded         the new year! Register and pick-up your
page.                                                                                                                                                                                           distance. Parents and other siblings will      My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa
                                                 designed for ages 5-12. Both programs                                                       NYE craft bag to celebrate.
                                                                                               Keychains, Story Scroll                                                                          be asked to remain outside the room, but       by Lisa Bullard
Read Woke Storytime | Ages 8-12                  allow you to log your reading, submit                                                                                                          can observe from the other side of the
Sat | Dec 12 & Jan 9 | 12pm                      book reviews, and complete activities to      R Jan 26 | Venus Flytrap Puppet, Polka                                                           glass wall. Also, the child must remain        Graphic Novels
Dec 12 | Poverty & Homelessness                  unlock badges and earn coins all year         Dot Polar Bear Pattern Pillow, Paint Chip                                                        masked for the duration of the scheduled       Scooby Doo! A Merry Scary Holiday
Jan 9 | Social Justice                           long. The coins can then be used to           Bookmarks                                                                                        time slot. If they do not have a mask, one     by Lee Howard
Join us on Facebook for a special storytime      purchase prizes or books from our prize                                                                                                        will be provided for them.                     The Joy of a Peanuts Christmas: 50 Years
                                                 case and book cart, just like the Raccoon                                                    You can find Ms. Emily, Ms. Tasha, Ms.
that teaches us about our differences and                                                                                                    Melissa, and Ms. Sarah in our new Youth                                                           of Holiday Comics by Charles M. Schulz
how to help others have their voice heard!       Reader program.                                                                                                                                                                               Teen Titans Go! Volume 5, Falling Stars
                                                                                                                                                  Services Group on Facebook.

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GENEALOGY: CLASSES & GROUPS: Watch Online                                                                                                    GENEALOGY: CLASSES & GROUPS: Watch Online
         As the date of the event draws nearer, we will publish instructions on how to participate on the PGS website, Blog, and                    As the date of the event draws nearer, we will publish instructions on how to participate on the PGS website, Blog, and
          weekly email distribution list. For more information, email Bob Bryan at bbryan84@gmail.com or call 727.595.4521.                          weekly email distribution list. For more information, email Bob Bryan at bbryan84@gmail.com or call 727.595.4521.

                                                                                             Property Research Basics                       Writing Brief Narrative Sketches –                DNA Basics                                 Military Records
 Special Events                               Virtual Programs                               Tue | Dec 15 | 10am                            Sharing Interesting Ancestors with                Thu | Jan 7 | 7pm-8:30pm                   Wed | Jan 27 | 1pm
                                                                                             This is a general treatment of proper-         Family                                            Learn about the types of DNA tests         This class explores the types of military
 Annual Program Meeting                       Proving Your Facts                             ty research in the United States. It will      Wed | Dec 30 | 1pm                                used for genealogy and popular testing     records produced from the Revolutionary
 Sat | Dec 19 | 11am                          Wed | Dec 2 | 1pm                              explore ownership documents from land          Do you want to share your family his-             companies. We compare the benefits of      War to modern times. It shows the
 Program Meeting- Holiday Party- Show &       Some sources are more reliable, some re-       grants to land patents to deeds. It will       tory research and enthusiasm with your            each type of test and each company’s       information contained in those various
 Tell and Mutual Assistance. We have PGS      cords bring us closer to the actual event,     explain the difference in land descriptions    relatives, but find that their eyes tend          database.                                  records, and where to find them in print
 business to conduct as well as a program     and some information is more “on point”.       in state land states and public land states.   to glaze over when you pull out your                                                         and online.
 to enjoy. The event is free and open to      This class explains how to evaluate the        It will examine the historical context of      pedigree charts and family group sheets?          Advanced Genetic Genealogy
 the public, so drop in and participate       evidence we collect as we build our fami-      military bounty land, the Homestead Act,       Try presenting the information to them in         Discussion                                 Skeletons in the Family Closet: Dealing
 whether you are a PGS member or not.         ly trees and uses the “Genealogical Proof      and the cash purchase of public land. We       bite-size chunks, one interesting ancestor        Sat | Jan 9 | 1pm                          with the Unexpected
 On the business side, we have Bylaw          Standard” as the guide.                        will also survey where to find the records     at a time, using brief, 1-3 page narratives       This discussion group                      Thu | Jan 28 | 6pm
 changes and a budget to approve, and                                                        generated during ownership and transfer        with visual impact.                               reviews one chapter a                      We all find scandals, scalawags, and
 we also have officers to elect. Our pro-     DNA Basics                                     of property.                                                                                     month from the book                        other surprises in the course of our
 gram, “Crowd-Sourcing Your Brick Walls,”     Thu | Dec 3 | 7pm                                                                             Family Tree Maker User Group                      Advanced Genetic                           genealogical research. This presentation
 will provide attendees the opportunity to    Learn about the types of DNA tests             Historical Causes of Death                     Sat | Jan 2 | 10am                                Genealogy: Techniques                      discusses some of the unexpected, and
 help each other negotiate personal re-       used for genealogy and popular testing         Wed | Dec 16 | 1pm                             Q&A and demonstration of how to use               and Case Studies.                          sometimes unsavory, facts that may arise
 search issues, questions, and challenges.    companies. We compare the benefits of          Death certificates are important resourc-      the Family Tree Maker genealogical data-          Discussion started in May with Chapter     and ethical considerations to keep in
 Check our website calendar                   each type of test and each company’s           es when researching the lives of our           base software.                                    1. While all are welcome, this is an at-   mind when deciding how to share them.
 (PinellasGenealogySociety.com/calendar)      database.                                      ancestors. However, due to factors such                                                          tendee led discussion with a moderator.
 for a link to register for the meeting.                                                     as outdated terminology and the limits         Family Tree Maker 2019                            Attendees are expected to have read the
                                              Family Tree Maker User Group                   of medical knowledge in the past, it can       Part 1 | Tue | Jan 5 | 6pm                        chapter and be prepared to discuss its
                                              Sat | Dec 5 | 10am                             be hard to interpret the causes of death       Part 2 | Tue | Jan 12 | 6pm                       contents.
 Breaking Down Brick Walls with DNA           Q&A and demonstration of how to use            given. This presentation examines some         Part 3 | Tue | Jan 19 | 6pm
 Speaker: Teri Grey                           the Family Tree Maker genealogical data-       of those factors, and points to resourc-       A detailed explanation                            RootsMagic User Group
 Sat | Jan 16 | 11am                          base software.                                 es that can help you find out what your        and demonstration of                              Sat | Jan 23 | 10am
 Monthly general program membership                                                          ancestors really died of.                      the many features of                              Q&A and demonstration of how to use
 meeting with educational program: DNA        Ancestry.com                                                                                  this most popular genealogy database              the RootsMagic genealogy database
 Case Study Presented by Teri Grey.           Mon | Dec 7 | 1pm                              Documenting Your Sources                       program.                                          software program.
 So, you have tested, sorted, and mapped      Basic search techniques for getting            Mon | Dec 21 | 1pm
 your chromosomes, now how do you             the most from this huge collection of          An introduction on the content of proper       Library of Congress                               DNA Interest Group
 use this information to break down brick     databases.                                     source citations. Using modern geneal-         Wed | Jan 6 | 1pm-3pm                             Tue | Jan 26 | 1pm
 walls? We will explore the use of DNA                                                       ogy programs to enter citations will also      Investigate what this website provides,           Every month on the 4th Tuesday. Learn
 and documentary research to find the         Organizing Your Files                          be covered (Roots Magic and Family Tree        including veterans’ information, historic         how to interpret your DNA test results
 family of a 2nd great grandmother and        Tue | Dec 8 | 1pm                              Make will be addressed.)                       newspapers, digital collections, photo-           and apply those results to your current
 identify a 4th great grandmother. You can    Adopt a system that is consistent and                                                         graphs, and use of the catalog.                   family history research. Join our casual
 use the described techniques in your own     reliable for both paper and electronic         RootsMagic User Group                                                                            group as we research and learn together.
 efforts to break through brick walls.        systems. Best methods for how to name          Sat | Dec 26 | 10am
                                              them and how to file them.                     Q&A and demonstration of how to use
                Teri Grey splits her time                                                    the RootsMagic genealogy database
                between Cape Cod and          Advanced Genetic Genealogy                     software program.
                Sarasota. Teri is a BCG
                Certified professional
                                              Discussion                                                                                                                                            Save the Date
                                              Sat | Dec 12 | 1pm
                genealogist, with a focus     This discussion group
                on genetic genealogy and      reviews one chapter a                                                                                            The Pinellas Genealogy Society is pleased to announce its Annual Seminar on February 20, 2021 featuring
                family research. She has a    month from the book                                                                                              Thomas MacEntee. The event will be presented in an online format.
 BS in Biochemistry and holds Certificates                                                   Roots Magic
                                              Advanced Genetic                               Part 1 | Mon | Dec 28 | 6pm
 from Boston University in Genealogy          Genealogy: Techniques                                                                                            Thomas is a genealogy professional who wears several hats: blogger, educator, author, and community builder to
 Research and Excelsior College in                                                           Part 2 | Mon | Jan 4 | 6pm
                                              and Case Studies.                              Part 3 | Mon | Jan 18 | 6pm                                       name a few. He has over 42 years of experience researching family history. He has blended his genealogy pursuits
 Genetic Genealogy. Teri also lectures        Discussion started in May with Chapter                                                                           with his technology background to launch his business called High-Definition Genealogy. Thomas describes him-
 and conducts research, specializing in                                                      Part 4 | Mon | Jan 25 | 6pm
                                              1. While all are welcome, this is an at-       This class explores the use of this popular                       self as a lifelong learner with a background in a multitude of topics, who has finally figured out what he does best:
 genetic genealogy and New England            tendee led discussion with a moderator.                                                                          teach, inspire, instigate, and serve as a curator and go-to-guy for concept nurturing and inspiration.
 research. You can find Teri at Grey Matter                                                  genealogy software program. It consists
                                              Attendees are expected to have read the        of five classes, held for five consecutive
 Genealogy, www.greygenealogy.com.            chapter and be prepared to discuss its                                                        During this day-long online event, Thomas will give four presentations that will hold something for everybody. The topics are:
                                                                                             weeks. It’s intent is to take the student
                                              contents.                                      from the basics of entry of family             (1) “How Do I Know What I Don’t Know-Fast Tracking Your Genealogy Education,” (2) “Internet Archive: A Gold Mine For
                                                                                             information to the more detailed topics        Genealogists,” (3) “Successful Collateral and Cluster Searching,” and (4) “Did I Get Everything? Creating a Checklist for Genealogy
                                              FamilySearch.org                               of incorporating images in your family         Research” In addition to the presentations, Thomas will be available for a far-ranging Q&A session over the lunch break.
                                              Mon | Dec 14 | 1pm                             history, citing sources, and generating
                                              The class will demonstrate how to search       various reports. The class will be most        The event begins at 9:45AM (ET) with the first presentation kicking off at 10AM. An online conference booklet including presen-
                                              the vast databases available on this rapid-    effective if all sessions are attended in      tation handouts will be available to all registrants. We at PGS are proud of this annual, day-long event; and excited about the
                                              ly expanding site made available from the      order.                                         selection of topics we have scheduled. There is something for everybody—novice researcher or experienced. Join us. Information
                                              LDS (Mormon) genealogy collection.                                                            on registration, which opens on January 1, 2021, will be published on the PGS website, PinellasGenealogySociety.com. Mark your
                                                                                                                                            calendars now. The registration fee for PGS members is $30 and for non-members is $35.

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Friends of the Largo Library                                                                                                       Greater Largo Library Foundation
                                         37th Annual Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition                                                           FOUNDATION HAPPENINGS                                                           event with more than 1,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      children and 1,000 adults. It's
                                                                                                                                                            We wanted to give a warm welcome to                                       the Great Pumpkin, LYN (Library
     Levels:                                                                                                                                                the new President of the Greater Largo                                    in Your Neighborhood) made a
     Elementary Grades 4-5, Middle School Grades 6-8, High School Grades 9-12                                                                               Library Foundation, Andrea Hartmann!                                      special appearance at the event!
     Public, Private, Parochial, Home School                                                                                                                Andrea was born and raised in Pinellas
                                                                                                                                                            County and has been coming to the Largo                                   We are all so proud and grateful
     Submission Deadline:                                                                                                                                   Library since she was a teenager! She                                     of the difference LYN has made
     Saturday, March 27, 2021                                                                                                                               has been a member of the Greater Largo                                    in the lives of children and
                                                                                                                                                            Library Foundation for the past 2 years                                   adults in our community!
     Prompt:                                                                                                                                                and has headed the Marketing Committee
     Close Encounter of the Book Kind!                                                                                                during that time. When she's not at the library, Andrea runs      *The operational costs of the bookmobile are covered by the
                                                                                                                                      a local real estate company (The Sandy Hartmann Group of          Foundation.
     About the prompt:                                                                                                                Keller Williams) and spends her free time with her husband
     As Lemony Snicket says, “Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” So write a short story in which               and 2 children. You'll often find her at the                                   ONE GIFT CAN TOUCH SO MANY
     your characters interact, good or bad, with a book or books. Maybe your story is set in a library or a bookstore. Maybe an       library on the weekends, boating, or work-
     audio book comes to life. Maybe the e-reader begins to control the reader. Whether at home, school, or work, maybe the           ing alongside other local non-profits that                        As this year comes to a close, we will
     books on the shelf bring danger, confusion, laughter, or tears. Anne Lamont says, “For some of us, books are as                  support our community. We're looking                              look back at 2020 with mixed emo-
     important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds   forward to a successful 2 year term with                          tions. We have all been touched by the
     world after world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet or excite you. Books help us understand who we         Andrea as our President!                                          pandemic, the economic downturn, and
     are and how we are to behave. They show us what community and friendship mean; they show us how to live and die.”                                                                                  a new way of life. Here at the Greater
     Your short story imagines such a world.                                                                                          The Largo Public Library’s Bookmobile* continues its good         Largo Library Foundation we have had
                                                                                                                                      work in our community despite the pandemic. Although the          to discover alternative methods to raise
     About the story:                                                                                                                 Bookmobile does not have patrons on board, it still made          needed funds for the library and to
     The story should revolve around an experience, setting, problem, challenge, tragedy, triumph, or any circumstance that           48 stops and served over 100 children and 500 adults during       stay in touch with our loyal donors and
     will intrigue readers and bring characters to life. Describe to readers what the characters look like, how they                  the month of October 2020. The bookmobile takes special           friends.
     communicate, and how they act, feel, and think. Develop the main character(s) by including supporting characters.                requests to reserve library materials and deliver them directly
     Describe the place and time in which the story is set. The prompt is not the title of your story but is meant to provide a       to ALFs and schools.                                              The Library Champions Giving Campaign that began late
     creative focus.                                                                                                                                                                                    last year has been very successful and will continue fundrais-
                                                                                                                                      The Bookmobile made a special appearance and participated         ing efforts in 2021. The Foundation supports multiple pro-
     Submission Guidelines:                                                                                                           in the City of Largo Recreation, Parks, and Arts Drive-o-Ween     grams at the library as well as the expense of operating the
     »»  Include cover sheet that identifies participant’s name, age, home address, phone, email, school, grade, teacher’s name, 		   event on October 30, 2020. Over 550 cars passed by the            Bookmobile, which will continue to expand our reach to those
         and teacher’s email address.                                                                                                                                                                   in the community who are not able to physically come to the
     »»  Include title page that identifies the title of the short story and writer’s name.                                                                                                             library.
     »»  Stories should be typed, double-spaced, with numbered pages.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        We are so grateful for your support. Now more than ever we
     »»  Stories must be original, fiction, 4-8 pages, 12-point font.                                                                                                                                   need your help to continue to provide support for the pro-
     »»  Do not attach drawings, photographs, or any other material.                                                                                                                                    grams and services of the Largo Public Library.
     »»  Stories should be submitted in PDF format.
     »»  Send PDF story to LibraryShortStoryCompetition@gmail.com.                                                                                                                                      Please visit our website at www.GLLF.org to make a donation
                                                                                                                                                                                                        in whatever amount you feel comfortable giving. Your gift can
     »»  Stories will not be accepted by mail or drop-off.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        be in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special person in
                                                                                                                                                                                                        your life. For your convenience we have attached an envelope
                                                                                                                                                                                                        with the Library Champions levels of support.
     Winners and Prizes:
     Elementary: 1st place-$100, 2nd place-$75, 3rd place-$50, Honorable Mention-$25                                                                                                                    As we celebrate the season of gift giving it can often be
     Middle School: 1st place-$150, 2nd place-$100, 3rd place-$75, Honorable Mention-$50                                                                                                                overwhelming as to who you want to support and where your
     High School: 1st place-$250, 2nd place-$125, 3rd place-$100, Honorable Mention-$50                                                                                                                 donation will do the most good. We ask that you consider a
                                                                                                                                                                                                        year end gift to the Greater Largo Library Foundation. Being
     Winners will be notified by phone and/or email. Awards ceremony TBD.                                                                                                                               able to offer our patrons continued access to programs and
     Email questions and submissions to Ben Wiley, Short Story Competition Chair:                                                                                                                       education opportunities is a wonderful gift, but knowing they
     LibraryShortStoryCompetition@gmail.com.                                                                                                                                                            have not been forgotten by their community is the best gift of
                                                                                                                                                                                                        all.
     The school is neither endorsing nor sponsoring this event nor approving or endorsing the
     views or the organization sponsoring the activity.                                                                                                                                                 Your gift to the Greater Largo Library Foundation will maintain
                                                                                                                                                                                                        the programs and services of the library not supported by the
                                                                                                                                                                                                        City of Largo. For more information or to make a tax deduct-
                                                                                                                                                                                                        ible donation, please visit our secure website at
                                                                                                                                                                                                        www.GLLF.org or contact Elliott Rakofsky, Foundation Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                        at (727) 587-6779.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        We wish you a safe and Happy
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Holiday Season.

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