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June/July 2021
Vol. 4 No. 4
Largo Public Library
M A G A Z I
News • Events • Stories
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Pg. 3 & 8 Beaches, Benches and Boycotts
Pg. 5 Summer Reading
Pg. 12 Stanley Shalit Winners
Pg. 14 Juneteenth:
Tragedy - Trauma - Triumph
Be the Change
From the In late 2019, Largo Public Library joined with the public libraries of Clearwater, Dunedin, and Safety Harbor to offer a free mail-
Library in reference service for Florida inmates. Since then, the newly renamed Reference By Mail program has received nearly four
hundred letters ranging in subjects from re-entry programs for newly released inmates, information about how they can receive
Director books by mail, biographies of famous and historical figures, and inquires about science and religions. Recently, members from
the program have been in contact with several women’s correctional institutions after staff noticed a lack of letters from female
inmates. With this new service initiative to female institutions, our reach is extended to all who need reference assistance.
5 7 Due to the ongoing pandemic, this service has been more important than ever. Inmates had limited access to information before
the virus, but now prisons that do have resources such as on-site libraries or other informational services have had to halt these
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programs in an attempt to help stop the spread. This has made their access to information even more restricted. In response to
these new difficulties there has been an outpouring of gratitude from inmates who are still able to receive the answers to their
he feeling of freedom was questions through the Reference By Mail program.
curtailed in us for over a year and now
it looks like things are opening up. We’re “Thank you for your help in my journey to success and please note that you are very appreciated. And there is nothing but love
for what you’re doing.” - Diamond, Florida State Prison
remaining cautious in library service,
still relying on plexiglas to keep staff and “Please know that your reference information program is an invaluable resource for incarcerated individuals and that I wish you
patrons safe during the summer months. the utmost success in the future. I look forward to your response, thank you.” -Brian, Florida State Prison
People seem to have a newly discovered
affinity for the great outdoors. Before “Hey guys, thanks for last month's fulfillment of all my requests, you guys are great!” - Nayee, Florida State Prison
9 11
things heated up too much, Parks staff
helped us bring a butterfly garden to
life. After 16 years, the facility needed
some cleaning and the Outdoor
Beaches, Benches & Boycotts
Reading Courtyard was at the top of
the list. Take time to stroll through this
updated space, admiring the redesigned Contents R Special Author Presentation
Urban Buffalo Soldiers: The Story of St. Petersburg's Courageous Twelve
Thu | Jun 10 | 6pm-7:30pm
pond and strategically selected plants
that will entice colorful butterflies.
Be the Change ..................................................................................................... 3 Author Leon Jackson will discuss his book and experiences as a member of the
Courageous Twelve. This group of St. Petersburg Police Department officers filed a law-
Adult Programs ...............................................................................................4-5 suit in 1965 to get equal treatment in the department and paved the way for officers in
I’m very proud of our partnership with other departments around the area to follow suit.
the Florida Holocaust Museum which
Community Outreach ..................................................................................... 6
This program is offered in conjunction with the June/July gallery display of the Florida
shines bright with the debut of Beaches, English Language Learning ......................................................................... 6 Holocaust Museum exhibit, Beaches, Benches and Boycotts: The Civil Rights Movement
Benches and Boycotts:The Civil Rights in Tampa Bay. The Courageous Twelve are part of the exhibit.
Movement in Tampa Bay in the Library
Teen Scene .............................................................................................................7
Gallery. As part of this exhibit, author Gallery 120 ............................................................................................................. 8 "The focus of most Civil Rights history is written about places like Alabama and Mississippi, as if few challenges occurred
Leon Jackson will share stories about elsewhere. Tampa Bay remained racially segregated at the dawn of the Civil Rights era and many local institutions and estab-
his time as one of the Courageous
Technology and Digital Learning ...........................................................8-9 lishments held out on integration for several years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Brown vs. Board of Education. Under
"Jim Crow" every aspect of African-American life in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and the surrounding cities was segregated,
Twelve. His journey will take us back to eResources and Databases .......................................................................... 9 including neighborhoods, schools, hospitals, restaurants, beaches, and more." (The Florida Holocaust Museum).
the mid 1960s when African-American
police officers in St. Petersburg joined
Children’s Programs ................................................................................... 10-11 The Largo Public Library is honored to host Beaches, Benches and Boycotts: The Civil Rights Movement in Tampa Bay.
forces to demand equality. Mr. Jackson Genealogy ...................................................................................................... 12-13
is a local treasure and should not to be
Friends of the Largo Library ........................................................................14
missed.
Greater Largo Library Foundation ............................................................15 SPECIAL EVENTS
Fantastic Creatures: Emoji R Issues That Matter Series: Share Your
Translation #ThanksToADA Moment! - VIRTUAL
Jun 6 – Jul 31 Mon | Jul 26 | 6pm
L I B R A R Y H O U R S Stop by the self checkout stations Celebrate 31 years of progress
Closed: Independence Day | Mon | Jul 5 each Monday for a new series in access and inclusion with
of emojis to translate into book the Americans with Disabilities
Find Us Online! Original Hours Main Building Reduced Hours titles that feature animals. Correct Act. Learn about services and
Mon - Wed | 9am - 8pm Mon | 10am - 7pm entries will be entered into a programs the library has avail-
@LargoPublicLibrary Thu - Fri | 10am - 6pm Tue - Fri | 10am - 6pm weekly prize drawing. able, and about how the ADA
has benefited persons with disabilities. Share your stories
Sat | 10am - 5pm Sat | 10am - 5pm
@LargoPublicLibrary on social media of #ThanksToADA moments and what
Sun | Closed Sun | Closed the ADA means to you or someone you know. Include
#ThanksToADA and tag #largolibrary on Twitter or tag
@LPLnews Largo Public Library on Facebook. You can share written
word, a picture, or video; be creative!
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News • Events • Stories June/July 2021 R Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 3ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS
Book Clubs Book Clubs
& Events
Ages 18 and up.
Masks and social distancing are recommended during all in-person programs.
Staff may continue to wear masks when interacting with the public.
Ages 18 and up.
Masks and social distancing are recommended during all in-person programs.
Staff may continue to wear masks when interacting with the public. & Events
R SHINE: Serving Health Insurance R Sew a Reverse Applique Pillow R Decorative Frames: R Sew a Paper Pieced Butterfly
Needs Of Elders Wed | Jun 16 | 6pm Iris Paper Folding Wed | Jul 28 | 6pm
Wed | Jun 2, 16 & Jul 7, 21 Thu | Jun 17 | 3pm Thu | Jun 24 | 4pm Thu | Jul 29 | 3pm
Booktalking with Iris If you are celebrating your 65th birthday Use the technique of Learn how to use iris Use the technique of
Wed | Jul 14 | 12pm this year, recently retired, or just want to reverse applique to paper folding to make a paper piecing to sew
Jenkins A know more about your healthcare options create a design on a frame for your personal a 5 inch quilt block
Listen to a talk on popu- under Medicare, SHINE may be able to pillowtop. Please bring use or for a gift! that can be framed or
lar titles each month. help. SHINE schedules free, unbiased, 1 fat quarter (18" by used in future sewing
and confidential counseling appoint- 22”) of fabric for the R Seed of Life Painting projects. You will
ments. SHINE volunteers will conduct design and half a yard of solid fabric Mon | Jun 28 | 6pm need to bring small Adult Summer Reading Challenge
Chapter Chat @ Evermore Cafe the appointments over the phone on for the pillowcover. Paint the Seed of Life amounts (9" by 11") of 2-3 different Jun 14 to Jul 30
Wed | Jun 9 | 5pm the date and time you schedule your using metallic watercolors fabrics for the butterfly’s wings.
The Rent Collector by Camron Wright appointment. R Intro to 3D Printing and black watercolor Celebrate Summer Reading by
Mon | Jun 21 | 6pm paper. Gone to the Butterflies participating in Largo Public Library’s
R Virtual Adult Trivia View a demonstration of Adult Tails & Tales Summer Reading
Wed | Jun 2 & Jul 7 | 6pm the library's 3D printer R Butterfly Card You may notice something different Challenge. Step outside your
Jun | Marvel and learn the basics of Wed | Jul 7 | 6pm about our courtyard... reading comfort zone – perhaps try
Jul | Schitt’s Creek 3D printing. Make a card with 3 The new Parks Superintendent, Joe Parr a new author or genre or select a
Want to show off your dimensional butterflies. was formerly the Director of Horticulture book from one of the many displays
trivia skills? Join us for R Needle Felt a Peacock Feather for the Flamingo Gardens, a botanical throughout the Library.
monthly, themed virtual Mon | Jun 21 | 6pm garden down near Miami, and was also
adult trivia on the first Use flat needle felting the Director of Horticulture for Busch Adults 18+ who possess a valid
If you feel inclined to join us please to create a peacock R Gardens, as well as doing similar work Pinellas Public Library Cooperative
Wednesday of each month at 6pm. You Galaxy Sea Turtle Painting Library card can register to submit
email bwiley@tampabay.rr.com. might even win a prize! feather that can be Tue | Jul 13 | 6pm for Disney at the beginning of his career.
After our June meeting we will take a framed or turned into a His entire career has been about making book reviews one of 3 ways: online
Paint a galaxy at LargoPublicLibrary.org, at the
break for the summer and resume our R Paint Along with Bob Ross patch. sea turtle using spectacular landscapes, and with his help,
meetings in September. and that of Taylor Kahns from Parks, we Circulation Desk, or at the Drive-
Tue | Jun 8 | 6pm watercolors. Thru. The first 75 patrons who
Join us for another R Sew a Mini Elephant – Facebook Live are redesigning our courtyard area to
make it more attractive to our patrons register inside the library or at the
paintalong with Tue | Jun 22 | 6pm
New Sections at the Bookstore! This adorable elephant and hopefully some new guests! We are Drive-Thru will receive a registration
the iconic Bob gift bag.
Ross. Supplies is made of felt and quick R Chill Out & Make Ice Cream – replacing our small plants with tropical
Did you know that the Friends and guidance will to hand sew thanks to VIRTUAL and native plantings designed to attract
Bookstore, located in the Largo Library it's diminutive size. Kits butterflies. We are hoping to get certified For each book you read and review;
be provided as Thu | Jul 15 | 4pm e-books, audio books, and print
lobby, refreshes its inventory on a regular you create a beautiful landscape from an will be available to pick Celebrate National as a butterfly garden through the North
basis? Thanks to the generous donations up starting on June 15. American Butterfly Association! We hope books are included; you will earn
episode of The Joy of Painting. Ice Cream Month entries into our prize drawings.
of the community our selection is always and learn an easy you enjoy our new courtyard and visitors.
changing. Our newest book sections R Edible Science Series – VIRTUAL R Animal Crossing with the Library
way to make
are Black Experiences and Foreign One Grand Prize and seven First
Language titles. Come visit Monday
Mon | Jun 14 | 6pm
Learn how to use a
Wed | Jun 23 & Jul 21 | 6pm ice cream at
home. Also, learn
Tune Into Page Turn Prize winners will be randomly
through Saturday 10am to 4pm and A Monthly Podcast Hosted by selected. The Grand prize will be
molecular gastron- about other types of sweet concoctions a Tails & Tales themed gift basket
see the latest offerings whose purchase omy technique to including kulfi, gelato, and sorbet. Online Hannah and Victor
supports your Largo Library. which will include 4 General
make a cannelloni access information will be emailed to Admission tickets to the Clearwater
“pasta” and a registered attendees by July 9. Supplies Marine Aquarium as well as a $25
dessert. Online access information will be & shopping list will be ready for pick up Visa gift card!
emailed to registered attendees by June July 10 - 15.
11. Food additive and shopping list will For more information and
be ready for pick up by June 8. R Cat’s Eye Pendant guidelines, please contact the library
You asked and we listened! Animal Mon | Jul 19 | 6pm or visit our website.
R Abstract Skyscape Painting Crossing is for everyone and Biblioteca Make a wire wrapped
Tue | Jun 15 | 6pm has events for adult fans or newbies! pendant using a cat’s eye Remember the more you read, the
Come collect fossils, shake some trees, You’ll hear great reviews of recommended
Create an abstract cut stone. better your chances are to win!
go on a scavenger hunt, or just hang out books, (what we librarians call Reader’s
painting inspired by the
with our villagers. Can't make it or don't Advisory), an interesting library tidbit,
African-American artist R Edible Science Series – VIRTUAL
have a Switch? No worries! We will be a Spanish language book review (Book
Alma Thomas. Learn Mon | July 19 | 6pm
streaming this event on our Facebook. Traveler with Victor), and info about some
about her life, painting Learn how to use molecular gastronomy
Participants will need a Nintendo upcoming events!
style, and the historical techniques to make summer snacks,
Switch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Find Page Turn on our website
events that influenced including a "cloud" of chips. Online
and a Nintendo Online subscription in at LargoPublicLibrary.org under
her work. Turn your access information will be emailed to
order to visit the island. Explore the Library and also at
painting into a card to celebrate registered attendees by July 16. Food LargoPublicLibrarypodcast.blubrry.net.
Juneteenth, a commemoration of the additive and shopping list will be ready Better yet, subscribe to the podcast and
ending of slavery in the United States. for pick up starting July 13. you’ll always have a great book on your
nightstand!
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News • Events • Stories June/July 2021 R Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 5LIBRARY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TEEN SCENE Senior
Reflection
For all the latest information on the Bookmobile and our new service, LibraryHD visit Ages 12-18
LargoPublicLibrary.org.
For more
The Barrington Senior Living
901 Seminole Blvd, Largo
Heron House
2050 E. Bay Dr., Largo Teen Services content,
Virtual Programs
(Require Internet access)
Tue | Jun 1, 15, 29 & Jul 13, 27 Thu | Jun 10, 24 & Jul 8, 22 follow us @largoteens!
T
R Virtual Gaming
T
Sweetwater Assisted Living Lake House
Thu | Jun 10, 24 &
11290 Walsingham Rd, Largo
Tue | Jun 1, 15, 29 & Jul 13, 27
1071 Lake Ave NE, Largo
Thu | Jun 10, 24 & Jul 8, 22
Summer Challenge Jul 8, 22 | he school year is over and for me,
he Largo Public Library 4pm-5:30pm my high school career is over too. Let
Bookmobile is "On the Read Again" Teen Summer Program Play Jackbox, me tell you these four years went by
and you can check out our regular Oak Manor Royal Palms Jun 14, 2021 – Jul 31, 2021 scribbl.io, and faster than I thought. We are always
3600 Oak Manor Lane, Largo 300 Lake Ave NE, Largo Earn prizes all summer! Read (or listen
summer schedule right here or on other games with us from home! You changing in minor, barely measurable
Wed | Jun 2, 16, 30 & Jul 14, 28 Thu | Jun 10, 24 & Jul 8, 22 to) any books, log your time, write short
our website. can play or just hang out to watch your
book reviews, and/or take part in fun ways, but there will be a day you’ll
friends.
Imperial Palms Elmcroft of Pinecrest activities to earn prizes. All participants realize “wow, I’m not a kid anymore”.
4711 Imperial Palm Dr, Largo 1150 8th Ave SW, Largo are entered into a Grand Prize Drawing. You can’t imagine how you’ve grown
R Kpop Club
Tue | Jun 8, 22 & Jul 6, 20 Fri | Jun 11, 25 & Jul 9, 23 Sign up on the Beanstack app and find up and developed yourself. For
Wed | Jun 9 &
Largo Library to get started. Paper logs Jul 14 | instance, if you had asked me a
Belleair Towers Heritage Village available by request at the Teen Desk. 4:30pm-5:30pm year ago if I wanted to start my own
1100 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Clearwater 11909 125th St. N, Largo
Wed | Jun 9, 23 & Jul 7, 21 Fri | Jun 11, 25 & Jul 9, 23 Compete in Kpop YouTube channel I would’ve laughed
Read Woke Reading Challenge trivia and watch at you!
Pinellas Heights Senior Apts. High Point Family Center Aug 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021 music videos!
11411 Ulmerton Rd, Largo 5812 150th Ave N, Clearwater June | LGBTQIA+ Pride Groups of the So here’s some advice to take into
We are also excited to be a part of Wed | Jun 9, 23 & Jul 7, 21 Tue | Jun 15, 22, 29 & Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 Sign up for the Read Woke challenge! Month: June: the rest of high school you have left:
some special events and projects Explore diverse voices and experiences TWICE, July: Red Velvet.
through reading and other activities.
exploring yourself in high school is
this summer. Princeton Village McGough Nature Park important even if next year is your last
333 16th Ave SE, Largo 11901 146th St N, Largo Pick a book about or by a person from R Cooking Comics Book Club
the community being highlighted and year, you can still find something new.
The first, is joining the SPACEcraft Wed | Jun 9, 23 & Jul 7, 21 Tue | Jun 15, 29 & Jul 13, 27 Mon | Jun 21 &
complete the badge. Everyone who com- You will change so much, don’t stay
Read/Grow SPACE at Heritage Jul 19 | 5pm-6:30pm
pletes the monthly badge is entered to Jun | Stepping Stones in the mindset of the old you, look
Village on Saturday, June 5 from Cypress Palms Coming Soon!
300 Lake Ave NE, Largo High Point Youth Empowerment Center win a Read Woke tote bag at the end of by Lucy Knisley outside the box! It’s a scary concept
10am-12pm. "SPACEcraft is a the month. Check out our monthly read- but in life, you will be forced to be
Thu | Jun 10, 24 & Jul 8, 22 5343 Laurel Pl, Clearwater Jul | Space Battle Lunch
socially-engaged, traveling art ing lists to help you choose your book! Time by Natalie Riess alone at times and you'll need to be
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
project in Pinellas County designed Foodies and comic nerds comfortable with yourself. Never stop
to build a sense of community by unite! Meet once a month trying to figure yourself out, be truly
encouraging people of all ages Take Home to talk about delicious, and authentically you. Cherish what
to interact and create together. nutritious comic adven- time you have with friends and focus
PCS Adult English Classes Take & Make Crafts
Re-purposing locally sourced tures. Free books to read on your hobbies! These are your best
Mon-Thu Tue | Jun 15, 22, 29
shipping containers in an open-air and keep are available to
10am-12pm | Beginner & Jul 6, 13, 20, 27
years before going out into the world.
environment, SPACEcraft lands in registrants while supplies
12pm-2pm | Intermediate /Advanced Pick-Up in the Teen Room
different Pinellas last. Books recommended
2pm-4pm | Intermediate/Advanced Amelia Blackwell, 18
host communities for ages 12+.
ELL Classroom Osceola High School
to present creative In collaboration with Pinellas County Schools,
programs inspired this program will help adults speak, write, and
read English in a classroom setting. Registration is required and is continuous through- Teen Book Boxes
by the themes of Fri | Jun 11 & Jul 9
Make, Play, Read, out the semester. There is a $45 fee for each six-month term of enrollment. Class size
limited, please call 727.942.9146 or email Naki Angelou at ANGELOUE@pcsb.org to Pick up a Book Box
and Grow." Stop by the Teen Room to pick up a from the Teen Room –
register.
Visit SPACEcraft online at crafting kit to take home! Main supplies with a treat and a free
www.ExploreSpaceCraft.com. included. New kits will be available on se- book to keep!
English Conversation Club At-Home – VIRTUAL lect Tuesdays and you can pick them up
Tue | 6pm-7:30pm New Book Boxes
The next, will also take place at throughout the week while supplies last. will be available the
Practice speaking & listening in English. Meet with other English Language learners.
all of our Heritage Village stops. Club meets virtually every Tuesday at 6pm. Email ELL@largo.com to receive an email second Friday of the
Beginning with the event on June Tea Dragons Take & Make Craft month. You can pick them up while
with instructions on how to join.
5th, we will bring our portable Tue | Jul 13 supplies last.
Pick-Up in the Teen Amelia Blackwell is a college-bound
scanner to scan local, historical Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Classes Online – VIRTUAL Room writer, vlogger, singer, painter, and
photos from YOU, our patrons, to Mon | 6pm-8pm Games2Go
Do you love the Tea Check out Games2Go photographer who is obsessed with
add to PinellasMemory.org. Pinellas Wed | 6pm-8pm Dragon Society? kits that include a mix theme parks and related trivia. She
Memory is a digital library of the Do you want to become a U.S. Citizen? We can Come pick up a Tea
help! Prepare for the naturalization process with of classic and special- is known to be very passionate and
history of Pinellas County. Several Dragon craft kit from ty tabletop and card hyper about her hobbies and her
contributing libraries are involved online instructions in Civic & U.S. History and the Teen Room!
practice for the interview. Classes are taught by games to enjoy at cats. She is willing to help anyone!
in the ongoing process of recording Crafts include Tea Dragons pins and home. Each kit includes a minimum of
Learning Empowered instructors. a tea cup. Enter to win a copy of The
Her social media platforms are all
our county's rich history. Please Register at: https://tinyurl.com/LPLGLE. 3 games. Kits checkout for 4 weeks and ameliathetraveler!
bring us your local, historical photos Tea Dragon Society book and The Tea are limited to one per card. Games2Go
For more info: 727.244.9301 or citizenship3@ Dragon Society card game! Crafts avail-
to scan and return to you, on-site! learning-empowered.org. kits can be checked out at the Teen
able while supplies last. Desk only and are not renewable.
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News • Events • Stories June/July 2021 R Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 7Gallery Technology & Digital Learning Technology & Digital Learning Did You
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 are recommended 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 are recommended for all in-person programs. Registration required. Know?
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS R Getting Started with Facebook/ ANDROID R Learn Google Docs & Drive Basics
June & July Instagram/Twitter Mon | Jun 28 | 6pm
Learn the basics of New Database
No prerequisite Wed | Jun 9 | 3pm Prerequisite: Have email ad-
Beaches, R Evaluating Information
Create a Facebook and/or Twitter and/or
Instagram account, or learn more about
dress, username, password,
and bring your own device.
using Google Docs/
Drive on your com-
Benches and Wed | Jun 23 | 3pm
Let’s learn some strategies for evaluating
the one you already have, and start fol-
lowing, tweeting, and using hashtags. R Android Phones for Beginners 1
puter or through
the apps. Bring your
Boycotts the information we find on the Internet
and build our skills for observation, verifi- R Intro to Facebook Marketplace
Tue | Jun 8 | 3pm
In this hands-on beginner class, learn
smartphone, tablet, or
laptop if you have one and follow along.
cation, and reverse image search. Wed | Jun 16 | 3pm some of the basics for getting started You will need to be logged in to your
Beaches, Benches and Boycotts: Explore Facebook Marketplace and learn with your Android phone, including set- Google/Gmail account to follow along,
The Civil Rights Movement in Tampa but it’s not required to attend the class. Take a look at the new addition to the
R Email & Internet how to make the most of this helpful tings and text messaging. library databases, Black Life in America.
Bay, an original exhibition of The Florida online resource.
Holocaust Museum is sponsored by the Wed | Jun 30 | 3pm R Collaborate Online:
This new database covers the experience
Set up an email ac- R Android Phones for Beginners 2 and impact of African-Americans as
Tampa Bay Times. Learn Google Jamboard Basics
count, and send and Tue | Jul 13 | 3pm recorded by the news media, from more
receive messages, APPLE Learn more basics for your Android Tue | Jul 27 | 3pm than 19,000 American and global news
acquire the skill set phone including email and apps. Bring Learn the basics of sources, including over 400 current and
to comfortably cruise online. Prerequisite: Have Apple ID your own device, as well as account login using a collabora- historical Black publications. To find the
information (passwords, usernames). tive digital white- database on LargoPublicLibrary.org,
and password
R Amazon/eBay/PayPal board through choose eBranch then Databases, and
Google Jamboard. scroll down the alphabetized list to Black
Wed | Jul 14 | 3pm R Apple Watch
TECHNOLOGY Bring your smart- Life in America.
Learn how to create accounts and Thu | Jun 3 | 3pm phone, tablet, or
discover how these online entities can In this class, learn new and fun ways to laptop if you have one and follow along. Summer Reading Assistance
work for you. use your Apple Watch. We will look at No prerequisite
You will need to be signed in to your
text size, screen shots, sending text mes- Google/Gmail account to follow along,
sages, the Fitness and Workout Apps, R Tech Help Tuesdays Check out our
but not it's required to attend the class. reading and
MICROSOFT and more. Questions welcome! Tuesdays | Jun & Jul | 1pm
Make sure to have your passwords. literature databases
R Intermediate iPads 1 & 2 Bring your technology questions and your as you participate
No prerequisite in summer reading
Thu | Jun 10 | 3pm device (or use one of our Chromebooks)
to connect with all kinds of help. All initiatives:
R Basic Word Thu | Jul 15 | 3pm
Wed | Jul 7 | 3pm Take better pictures, multi-task, speak questions welcome!
· NoveList contains author read-alike
Create a document, copy & text, tips for group FaceTime, Safari,
eResources & Databases
recommendations, plot summaries, series,
paste, change the font, save Notes, plus a lot more! book discussion guides, and information
& print. on thousands of fiction, non-fiction, and
R Intermediate iPads 3
Largo Public Library’s eResources include eBooks, downloadable/streaming music, audiobooks for adults, children, and
R Basic PowerPoint Thu | Jun 17 | 3pm teens.
eAudiobooks, movies, and more. The research databases cover various subjects
Wed | Jul 21 | 3pm Thu | Jul 22 | 3pm
including business and investing, health information, car repair, and author/book
Create presentations for work All-new tips & shortcuts · Litfinder provides access to thousands of
read-alikes. These introductory classes are typically hands-on learning; you can bring
The Civil Rights Movement in Tampa or school, slideshows for for text messages, Maps, Calendar, Email, full-text poems, stories, essays, plays, and
your own device, if you have one. The classes are held in the Jenkins Community Wing
Bay may have had characteristics sim- special events. Notes, and a bunch more! Questions speeches.
unless otherwise noted. Masks are recommended for all in-person programs.
ilar to other areas of the South, but its encouraged!
R Basic Excel R · Books & Authors offers new ways to
stories are its own. Beaches, Benches Get Your Groove On: Freegal Music
and Boycotts will feature documents, Wed | Jul 28 | 3pm RIntermediate iPhones 2 explore the endless possibilities and
Tue | Jun 15 | 3pm
advertisements, photographs and other Basic introduction to Thu | Jun 24 | 3pm Bring your smartphone or tablet, and library account information, and learn hands-on combinations of books, authors, series,
memorabilia that accurately present the spreadsheets and making a Thu | Jul 29 | 3pm how to use Freegal to download and stream free music. Please install the app before genres and topics, and includes What Do I
history of Civil Rights in our Tampa Bay- simple budget. Learn new & fun iPhone tips! Bring your class, be logged in to your app store, or bring your log in information with you. Read Next? collection.
Sarasota communities, while illuminating questions!
our region's struggle with racial equality R Find Your Next Read!: Learn Library Databases National Ice Cream Month
and shining a light on the local leaders SOCIAL MEDIA R Getting 2 Know Your MacBook Tue | Jun 22 | 3pm
who changed our cities. Thu | Jul 1 | 3pm Find author or book read-alikes to discover new reads; Celebrate National
Prerequisite: Have active Get to know your MacBook better by locate stories, poems, plays and more. Learn how to use the Ice Cream Month
"This will be the first exhibition to focus email account and password learning fun and useful tips on what it library databases available free with your Largo library card. in July! Browse
on the Civil Rights Movement in Tampa can do, as well as lots of smart and easy Follow along on your device, if you have one. recipes and learn
Bay and Sarasota. Through the exhibi- R Getting Started with YouTube shortcuts. Bring your questions! more through the
tion and related programs, we hope to Wed | Jun 2 | 3pm R eBooks, Movies, Music & More: Learn hoopla
AtoZ World Food
engage our communities in conversations Learn about the great resource that is RFun & Useful iPhones Apps and the Culinary
about our shared history, a first step Tue | Jul 6 | 3pm Arts Collection
YouTube! Learn about establishing an Thu | Jul 8 | 3pm hoopla is our latest eResource for digital media. Bring your own device, if you have
toward creating a future without intoler- account, and uploading and tagging Come learn about iPhone apps that can databases.
ance and hate," said Elizabeth Gelman, one, and your Largo Public Library card to learn hands-on how to access movies, mu-
videos. be both practical and fun! Discover NEW sic, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and more!
Executive Director of The Florida ones and share your favorites!
Holocaust Museum.
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Specialty
Imagine
Book Clubs Your Story
Programming
Ages 5-12 w/ adult helper
Ages 12 and under. Children's programs for the months of June and July will be Fri | Jun 18 & Jul 2, 16, 30 | 4pm
held online. For programs that require registration, please register online or call Fridays are for blowing off a little steam!
727.587.6715. Join us as we try to rewrite classic Summer Shenanigans:
fairy tales by using STEAM (Science, Week of Giveaways | Ages 12 & under
Take-Home Tuesdays: At-Home & Virtual
Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Jun 7-14
skills to help out some of our favorite
School-Age Craft Programs Reading Incentive
Hooray! The school year is over and we
For the months of June and July, all characters. Register for a supply packet, are kicking off summer with a week of
Programming Programs
children’s book clubs will be a simplified watch the intro videos, and join us for a giveaways! Check out our Youth Services
at-home edition. There will be no in-per- Zoom meeting to share your creations. Facebook Group to see all the neat
son or online meet-ups, however you can ASL Online Registration required per family. An
Mon | Jun 14, 21, 28 & giveaways we have shared! With new
always email us at LibraryYouth@largo.com During the months of June and July, all email will be sent with the Zoom meeting Read for rewards! Our Summer Reading
Jul 12, 19, 26 | 10:30am giveaways posted daily for ages 12 and
with any questions or to share pictures of school-age programming will be a simpli- information to the address provided at Incentive Program, Imagine Your Story,
Learn American Sign Language from under, there are tons of prizes to be won!
your book club activities. Packets for all fied at-home edition. There will be three registration. starts on Monday, June 14th and ends on
home! Join Ms. Tasha each week to learn Make sure to enter any giveaways that
Book Clubs will be available on Tuesdays, different craft activity kits available week- Saturday, July 31st. Ask at the Children’s
a new category of signs such as colors, catch your attention. Winners will be
as noted below. Adhere to the age ly, starting on Tuesdays, as noted below. R Tea, Talk, and Craft | Ages 5-12 w/ Service Desk for more information on the
numbers, or the ABC’s! These videos tagged in the original post on Facebook.
guidelines listed. Registration is limited The following week, you can join our following programs.
adult helper
to 2 book clubs per family per week. Any staff online for step-by-step instructions are made in partnership with the Deaf
Thu | Jun 17 & Jul 22 | 4pm Fairy Tale Court | Ages 5-12
additional registrations will be canceled. at the date and time listed on your kit. Literacy Center and are geared towards Reading Log
Jun 17 | Enchanted Forest Tea Party Jul | Hansel and Gretel
Registrations can be made online or by Instructions on where to find the videos children, but all ages are encouraged to Pick up a reading log and get started!
Jul 22 | Mad Hatter Tea Party Are Hansel and Gretel
calling 727.587.6715. will be provided in each kit. The activities participate. Children reading through all three levels
Just because we’re guilty of breaking and
are designed for children ages 5-12, but if apart doesn’t mean of the log will be awarded a total of three
Bedtime Storytime At-Home | Ages 2-5 entering? Or was it all
Reading Rebels: you have any questions or want to share we can’t have a fun prizes and be entered in our grand prize
Tue | Jun 8, 22 & Jul 6, 20 | 7pm a big mistake? Take
Graphic Novel Book Club pictures of your craft activities, you can tea party! Sip a cozy drawing! We also have a special log for
Wind down and join us for a special your favorite fairy tales
Jun 8 | Narwhal: Unicorn always email us: LibraryYouth@largo.com. cup of tea with the children under the age of 5. Complete all
evening storytime featuring stories for to court, and decide if everything is as
of the Sea by Ben Clanton Registration is limited to 3 craft kits per library staff while the activities with your child and receive a
children ages 2-5. it seems. Pick-up a jury packet in the
(ages 6-8) family per week. Any additional regis- we enjoy some chit special book.
Children’s department to go through
Jun 8 | Phoebe and Her trations will be canceled. Registrations chat and crafting fun evidence of each case and to figure out
Unicorn by Dana Simpson can be made online or by calling Storytime At-Home | Ages 2-5 together via Zoom. Register early to get what actually happened!
(ages 9-12) 727.587.6715. Thu | Jun 17, 24 & your tea and crafting supplies and we’ll
Contests
Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:30am email you a Zoom link on the day of the
R Jun 15 | Craft Roll Join us for stories, music, and a few sur-
Young Reader’s Book Club | Ages 4-5 program.
Unicorn, Dazzling Dragon prises, designed for children ages 2-5.
Jun 15 | Biscuit Plays Ball Beanstack
Crafts, Craft Roll Princesses Library AMA The following contests run from June 1st
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli Would you rather not use a paper log
Jun 22 | Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type Read Woke Storytime | Ages 8-12 Thu | Jun 10, 24 & Jul 8, 29 | 4pm thru July 31st and are open to all children
R Jun 22 | Cherry Blossom ages 12 and under, but we ask that you to keep track of your summer reading?
by Doreen Cronin Sat | Jun 19 | 12pm What exactly does a librarian do at the
Windsock, Patriotic Crafts, only enter once a day. Winners will be As a more eco-friendly option, we have
Jun 29 | Ducks in a Row Theme: LGBTQ+ Voices library? Do you have burning questions
DIY Fairy House contacted by phone. Beanstack, an online reading and activity
by Jackie Urbanovic Join us on Facebook for a special story- about the library or what a job at the tracker! You’ll still be able to receive the
Jul 6 | Flat Stanley Goes Camping time that teaches us about our differences library is like? Submit your questions in
R Jun 29 | Egg Carton Name the Story same prizes, but have the convenience
by Jeff Brown and how to help others have their voice the children’s department or through
Critters, Royal Crafts, What do glass slippers, mice, and ball- of logging your summer reading and
Jul 13 | Paddington and the Magic Trick heard! email at LibraryYouth@largo.com, and
Magical Jar gowns have in common? They are from activities either online or through their
by Michael Bond they may be answered in one of our Ask app. As a bonus, those using Beanstack
R Animal Crossing with the Library the story of Cinderella. Join us every
Jul 20 | Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale R
Me Anything videos! will also be automatically entered into
Jul 6 | Handprint Frog, Wed | Jun 9, 16, 30 & Jul 14, 28 | 6pm other week in June and July to see a new
by Rob Scotton weekly prize drawings throughout the
Sensational Summer Ready for an island escape? Visit Largo R Tween Reads ARC Club | Ages 8-12 assortment of characters and items that
Jul 27 | There Was an Old Lady Who summer! To get started, simply download
Crafts, De-Light-Ful Public Library in Animal Crossing: New seem to have fallen out of a storybook.
Swallowed Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold Tue | Jun 1, 8, 15 & Jul 6, 13 the Beanstack app onto your phone or
Terrarium Horizons for fun and adventure. Join Ms. Name the story and be entered for a
Want to read brand new books before other device and register to start tracking
Emily on Facebook Live to collect fossils, prize.
Bookworms Book Club | Ages 6-8 R Jul 13 | Craft Roll Squid, Sweet Tooth they are even published?! Want to get your progress online. If you would rather
shake some trees, go on a scavenger exclusive free books to keep? Introducing not use the app, simply register on our
Jun 15 | Press Start! Game Necklace, Tea Dragon Society Crafts hunt, or just hang out with our villag- the Tween Reads ARC Club! Read and Scavenger Hunt
Over, Super Rabbit Boy! website at:
ers. Participants will need a Nintendo review brand new books before they are Every two weeks in June and July will
https://largopubliclibrary.beanstack.org/.
by Thomas Flintham R Jul 20 | Peek-a-Boo
Switch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, even printed for the public. How it works: feature a new, themed scavenger hunt to
Jun 29 | The Princess in Black Gnome, Unique Unicorn and a Nintendo Online subscription in register for a packet, pick up your ARC keep you occupied while you are in the
by Shannon Hale Crafts, Mythical Mermaid order to visit the island. (Advanced Reader Copy) packet from the library, and give you a chance to win a
Jul 13 | The Bad Guys Hair Clip
library, read the book, review it using the prize. How many unicorns can you spot?
by Aaron Blabey R
Jul 27 | Dragonbreath Zoom Family Trivia Night with form in the packet, drop off the review How many purple dragons are hiding
R Jul 27 | Foxy Craft Roll, Kahoot | Ages 4-12 w/adult helper form or email it to us, and keep the in the shelves? Pick up an entry form at
by Ursula Vernon Whimsical Unicorn Crafts, Mon I Jun 14, 28 & Jul 12, 26 I 6pm book as a thank you! ARC copies can be the children’s service desk and start your
Unicorn Notebook Come put your family’s general trivia search!
Fiction Addiction Book Club | Ages 9-12 very limited so registration numbers will Pop-Up Programs
knowledge to the test! Marvel, Disney, & vary. Packets will be available for pick- Keep an eye on our online events page
Jun 15 | Little Legends: Magical Creature Message
outer space are just some of the fun top- up starting on the dates listed. Contact and/or our Youth Services Facebook
The Spell Thief There are magical creatures hiding in the
ics that will be covered each week. Access LibraryYouth@largo.com with questions. Group for surprise pop-up virtual events!
by Tom Percival children’s department. They are trying
to Zoom as well as another device with These fun events may include trivia,
Jul 6 | The Dragon in the to get you a message. Look around for
the Kahoot app is needed. Registration Animal Crossing, surprise storytimes,
Sock Drawer them and write down the letters found
required per family. An email will be sent charades, scavenger hunts, tea parties, &
by Kate Klimo next to them to decipher their message.
with the Zoom meeting information to so much more!
Jul 27 | Pages & Co: Messages change every two weeks. All
the email provided. Kahoot PIN will be
The Bookwanderers correct messages will be entered for a
provided once the meeting starts. For
by Anna James prize.
questions please call 727.587.6715.
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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.
Homestead Act: History & Records Roots Magic User Group
Special Events Virtual Programs Wed | Jun 9 | 6pm Sat | Jul 24 | 10am
A review of the historical and political Q&A discussion of how to use the
Juneteenth: Tragedy - Trauma - Triumph Bounty Lands significance of the 1862 Homestead Act RootsMagic genealogy database
Speaker: Dr. Joe Ponds Wed | Jun 2 | 6pm and associated legislation. Includes a software.
Sat | Jun 19 | 11am Bounty lands were used from before the discussion of the process followed to
The story of Revolutionary War up until 1858 to re- establish a homestead on public domain DNA Interest Group
“Juneteenth” is one ward military service and stimulate enlist- land, and an understanding of the meth- Tue | Jul 27 | 1pm
filled with devastations, ment. Those records can confirm military od of legally surveying and describing Every month on the 4th Tuesday. Learn
denials, and deliveranc- service and even locate ancestors during the land. The presentation will also cover how to interpret your DNA test results,
es. Learn more about and after hostilities. This class gives the an examination of the records that were and apply those results to your current
African-American life history of the subject, what records are created in establishing a homestead, their family history research. Join our casual
in the period around available, and where to find them. genealogical value, and where those re- group as we learn together.
Emancipation, includ- cords are found today. This is an in-depth
ing the work of and DNA Basics II – Shared Matches treatment of the Homestead Act, which is Occupational Research
records created by the Thu | Jun 3 | 7pm briefly referred to in the presentation on Wed | Jun 28 | 1pm
Freedmen’s Bureau. Dr. Joe will help us Property Research Basics in the US. This class explores the world of ancestor
better understand this era in the context occupations – what our ancestors did for
of the saga of African-American life in Advanced Genetic Genealogy a living, where to find that information,
America; from slavery, through emancipa- Discussion and what to do with it once found.
tion and Jim Crow, to today. Sat | Jun 12 | 1pm
This discussion group Family History Assistance Day
Dr. Joe Ponds, a National Trainer, reviews one chap- City of Largo Display, promotional display at Rockefeller Center, 1963. Sat | Jul 31 | 11am
Speaker, and Consultant for more than 35 This class focuses on how to use DNA ter a month from This image and more may be found on PinellasMemory.org. Genealogists from the
years, is highly regarded and recognized “cousin” matching in your research. the book Advanced Pinellas Genealogy
for his design, development, and delivery Whether it is called “Shared Matches”, Genetic Genealogy: Society will be on hand
of training programs. He has served the “In Common With”, or some other Techniques and Case Newspapers.com Advanced Genetic Genealogy
to help you find your
Pinellas County community as a guber- title, all of the primary DNA companies Studies. While all are welcome, this is an Tue | Jun 29 | 1pm Discussion ancestors. Free, indi-
natorial appointee to the Pinellas County have tools that allow you to analyze attendee led discussion with a moderator. Newspapers.com is an online database Sat | Jul 10 | 1pm vidual assistance will
Juvenile Welfare Board and has served your matches based on the groups that Attendees are expected to have read the focused on digitized historical newspa- This discussion group be provided to each
on numerous other local Boards. A US have DNA in common. DNA Basics I is chapter and must be prepared to discuss pers. It is a fee site that is free if accessed reviews one chap- person who attends. Be sure to bring
Military veteran, Dr. Joe flew helicopters recommended, but not required before its contents. (Chapter 1 was discussed in at or through the Largo Library. This pre- ter a month from what you know (names, dates, places of
in Vietnam. He is the author of The 600 attending Basics II. May 2020, Chapter 2 in June 2020, and sentation explains how to get the most the book Advanced birth, death, marriages, residence, etc.)
m.o.l.: Black Helicopter Pilots in Vietnam. so on.) out of using it. Genetic Genealogy: concerning your parents, grandparents,
Family Tree Maker User Group Techniques and Case and great-grandparents. We will help you
The Psychology of Searching and Sat | Jun 5 | 10am Loyalists of the American Revolution DNA Basics III – Ancestry DNA Studies. While all are welcome, this is an find earlier generations.
Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy Q&A and demonstration of how to use Mon | Jun 14 | 1pm Thu | Jul 1 | 7pm attendee led discussion with a moderator.
the Family Tree Maker genealogical data- By looking at DNA test results through Attendees are expected to have read the
Speaker: Dr. Penny Walters Who were the Loyalists, and how were
base software. they affected by the outcome of the war? the lens of one of the most popular chapter and must be prepared to discuss
Sat | Jul 17 | 11am
Were they rewarded for their loyalty to testing companies, class participants will its contents. (Chapter 1 was discussed in
Dr. Penny Walters will
Dead Men Do Tell Tales the British crown, and if so, in what man- be able to apply what they have learned May 2020, Chapter 2 in June 2020, and
lead us with polls and
Mon | Jun 7 | 1pm ner? Get the answers to these questions in Basics I & II to their understanding of so on.)
discussion groups to
Reconstructing life in a community using and more, including what records may their own test results at Ancestry.com.
take a step back from
the search for the death certificates. Death certificates can exist and where they might be found. This class reviews the tools and resources Newspapers Online in Genealogy
tell us a lot about how our ancestors lived available through Ancestry DNA. While Wed | Jul 14 | 1pm
next ancestor to tack
and died. When looked at as a group Basics I & II are recommended, they are This class explores the genealogy data to
onto our family tree DNA Interest Group
they can also tell us about life and death not required prior to taking this class. be found in newspapers (obituaries, wed-
and instead, examine Tue | Jun 22 | 1pm
what we are really trying to achieve. This in their communities. This presentation Every month on the 4th Tuesday. Learn dings, human interest stories, etc.) and
session will look at kinship, homelands, focuses on an analysis of death certifi- how to interpret your DNA test results, Family Tree Maker User Group shows where to find the online reposito-
heritages, race memory and more. Why cates from Attleboro, Massachusetts over and apply those results to your current Sat | Jul 3 | 10am ries and how to use them.
do we research ancestors we share so a five-year period, and shows how they family history research. Join our casual Q&A and demonstration of how to use
little DNA with? Are we searching for who can provide us with a window into the group as we learn together. the Family Tree Maker genealogical Creating Google Earth Tours
they were….or who we are? lives of the people who lived there. database software. Mon | Jul 19 | 6pm For all the latest information
Google Earth tours about PGS activities be sure to
Dr. Penny Walters has been a University National Archives: Ordering Data can be a fun way to check out the blog at flpgs.blog-
lecturer for 30 years. Penny's interest in Tue | Jul 6 | 6pm share your genea- spot.com and the website at
genealogy started after having her first This is an in-depth explanation of how to logical research with pinellasgenealogysociety.com
child and then wondering about her order several different records from the relatives. This class
Roots Magic User Group National Archives. The records include will show you the
biological parents, as she was adopted. You’ll find the monthly newsletter,
Sat | Jun 26 | 10am military (both historic and modern), basics of how to create, save, and share
Penny lectures internationally in-person, current class lists and news about
Q&A discussion of how to use the naturalization, census, land, and micro- a tour that can visually illustrate the life
presents webinars, and writes articles. upcoming events.
RootsMagic genealogy database film. Both online and postal mail ordering and travels of your ancestors using the
Penny has authored the books: Ethical
software. procedures will be covered. Google Earth free program.
Dilemmas in Genealogy, and The
Psychology of Searching.
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News • Events • Stories June/July 2021 R Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 13Friends of the Largo Library Greater Largo Library Foundation
37th Annual Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition
Prompt: Close Encounters of the Book Kind Board Member Spotlight Limited Time Offer on Belleview-Biltmore Historical Bricks
Have you met Pat Bell? For the first time ever the Greater Largo Library Foundation
Elementary Award Recipients will offer the original bricks from the historical Belleview-
1st - Leilani Fisher, Highland Lakes Elementary, grade 4
Pat joined the Greater Biltmore Hotel for purchase.
Setting the Hook - girl hates history class till travel to age of Suffragettes teaches the importance of
Largo Library Foundation
women’s rights.
in 2001 and is one of our During the months of June - August the historical bricks will
2nd - Isla Elam, Northside Christian School, grade 5
most loved members be offered at $50.00 each. Each
The Discovery of Bookland - girl joins book club when she moves to Savannah.
of the Board. Pat was original brick comes with a
3rd - Emma Cerrato, St. Cecelia Interparochial School, grade 5
instrumental during the commemorative attached plate.
The Story of the Magic Book - grandparents are the main characters in a fantasy book read to the
Capital Campaign for the This historical treasure from the
children.
New Library Building and Belleview-Biltmore Hotel makes
Honorable Mentions: helped raise $1.9 million to fund the new library. a memorable gift that will last a
Lia D’Alessio, Country Day Largo, grade 4, The Vexilo Bookstore lifetime.
Paxtyn Nguyen, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science, grade 5, The Legend of the SuperBooker Man As a member of the Foundation for over 20 years now, Pat
Serena Leisure, Northside Christian School, grade 5 Future of the Library Time Travel has generously donated her time to many more fundraising Please contact Elliott Rakofsky, Foundation Director at
Sophia Saccente, Homeschool, grade 4, Saving the Reading World initiatives, including the popular Art Hops Annual Event and 727.586.7398 to take advantage of these special offers to
Daniel Zivoder, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science, grade 5, The Wimpy Escape the Bookmobile Fundraiser. She also participates with several support the Largo Public Library.
other library boards to enhance library experiences for our
Middle School Award Recipients entire community.
1st - Layla Faltaoos, Clearwater Fundamental MS, grade 7 In Memory of Lee Harrer
Stories Between Lives - weird librarian, weird book, weird life. You can find Pat inside the library, donating her time to the
2nd - Nicholas Belongie, Guardian Angels Catholic School, grade 8 Friends Bookstore. She is the Bookstore's Co-Manager and Lee Harrer, of Clearwater,
Spellbound - translating ancient book of spells leads to trouble. even helped design the space, along with Katherine Porter. passed away on April 14, 2021.
3rd - Ruta Voitovych, Plato Academy Tarpon Springs, grade 7 Everything found in the Bookstore is donated, allowing He was a long-time friend and
The Traveling Amulet - contemporary Florida girl finds a journal from the Library to pass along wonderful books, CDs, puzzles, supporter of the Largo Public
1930s Nazi Germany. magazines, and more at amazing prices. Library.
Honorable Mentions:
Katharine Vennink, Guardian Angels Catholic School, grade 8, Fire Tests Gold Thanks to people like Pat, the Library continues to thrive and Lee supported the Greater
Naveen Yengera, Dunedin Highland MS, grade 7, The Eight Narsuial Gems-Story One grow. Next time you're in the Library, be sure to keep an eye Largo Library Foundation’s
Diego Mouton, St. John Vianney Catholic School, grade 8, The Unexpected Expedition out for Pat to say hello and to give her a big thanks for all she Bookmobile campaign and
John Swiercinsky, Delphi Academy of Florida, grade 8, In Libro Purpura does for our community! helped raise the funds needed to purchase the vehicle.
Paxton Dickey, Clearwater Fundamental MS, grade 6, Paper, and Its Forms Because of people like Lee, the bookmobile has been on the
Carmody Gault, St. John Vianney Catholic School, grade 8, The Meadow road for more than 2 years providing library services for the
Peyton Nguyen, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science, grade 8, Flipping Through the Pages of the Commemorative Brick Special Purchase Offer underserved populations of Largo.
Ultimate Time Machine
Ainesh Kumar, Largo MS, grade 7, Vision-ibary vs. Planet Book-Maniac! During the months of June and July, The Greater Largo Library Casey McPhee, Library Director, remembers the first meeting
Genevieve Williams, Clearwater Fundamental MS, grade 8, The Door Foundation will be offering commemorative bricks at the with Lee one late afternoon in her office. Lee inquired about
Amelia Johnson, Plato Academy Seminole, grade 6, Battle Between Books and E-readers reduced price of $150.00. the Bookmobile “What’s this bookmobile idea all about?”
He immediately followed with, “How can I help.” Casey
High School Award Recipients Commemorative bricks will be installed around the planter also remembers Lee taking out his checkbook and without
1st - Elena Rollins, East Lake HS, grade 12 boxes at the entrance to the library. This is a great way to hesitation writing a generous check designated for the
Lost in the Masses - Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead found in trash bag transforms girl’s life. honor a loved one or remember a special person while Bookmobile to recognize the Florida Bibliophile Society. Lee
2nd - Mae Denson, St. Petersburg HS, grade 9 supporting the programs and services at the Largo Public also purchased six commemorative bricks that were placed
Between the Margins - thrift store copy of Pride and Prejudice has handwritten annotation by previous reader Library. around the planter box in front of the library to honor his
enthralled by Jane Austen. family. During that same meeting Casey remembers Lee
3rd - Thomas Le, Admiral Farragut Academy, grade 12 Longtime friend of the asking her about the Keurig machine on the credenza. Lee
Black Ink - summer job at Vietnamese restaurant leads to encounter with a leathery old man right out of Old Largo Public Library stated, “Does that thing make coffee?” Indeed it did, and he
Man and the Sea. and Foundation and Casey enjoyed a coffee break. After listening to some
Honorable Mentions: supporter, Shirley interesting stories about Lee’s military experience, Casey
Aidan Cooper, Osceola Fundamental HS, grade 11, Holy Ground Onofrey, received a thanked him for his generosity.
Nathanial Smothers, St. Petersburg Collegiate HS, grade 10, The Black Heart of Neon City historical brick from
Abbee Klinefelter, Clearwater HS, grade 10, The Butterfly Girl the Belleview-Biltmore Over time, Lee shared with Casey that he was a collector of
Gavin Morris, St. Petersburg Collegiate HS, grade 10, A New Friend Hotel from Elliott books about books. Lee donated hundreds of books to the
Condon Sutherland, Osceola Fundamental HS, grade 11, Knowledge Is Power Rakofsky, Foundation Friends of the Largo Library Bookstore for retail sales. This
Alex Prothero, St. Petersburg Collegiate HS, grade 10, Usurpers Director. year, Largo Public Library became home to the Archives of the
Serenity Greenfield, East Lake HS, grade 12, The Monster of the North Woods Florida Bibliophile Society, a group that Lee helped to found.
Claira Laney, Palm Harbor University HS, grade 9, The Struggle for Relief Without Guilt Shirley purchased a commemorative brick to support the
Jennifer Pena-Cruz, Clearwater HS, grade 10, Not Everything Is What It Seems library and received the Belleview brick as a thank you gift Lee’s legacy gifts help ensure the future of Largo Public
Madeline Adams, Clearwater HS, grade 11, Future of the Blind For story descriptions and more information visit from the Foundation. Library. In his memory, the Greater Largo Library Foundation is
largopubliclibrary.org/shalitstorycompetition. adding a commemorative brick around the planter box in front
of the library entrance.
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