Largo Public Library Magazine

August/September 2018

Vol. 1 No. 5

Largo Public Library

MAGAZINE

News • Events • Stories

Welcoming
Week p.3 & 6

Get Lit Largo:
Local Author
Showcase p.3

Japanese
Shibori
Dyeing p.5

Largo’s Band
of Gold p.8

I hope you 45
enjoy the
gallery display 68
that celebrates CONTENTS
the Largo High
School Band of Special Events ................................................................. 3
Gold’s 50th an- Adult Programs ............................................................ 4-5
niversary. As a Book and Poetry Clubs .................................................... 4
Pinellas County English Language Learning ............................................ 6
native, my 14 Digital Learning ............................................................... 7
year old self remembers the 1978 news Gallery 120 ...................................................................... 8
coverage of the band’s exciting overseas ideaLAB and eResources ................................................. 8
trip to a music competition. Teen Scene ..................................................................... 9
Children’s Programs .................................................. 10-11
Across town, I sat in a high school French Genealogy ................................................................ 12-13
class conjugating verbs and dreaming of Friends of the Largo Library .......................................... 14
a trip to Paris. Their excursion made an Greater Largo Library Foundation ................................. 15
impression on me that such things were
possible and 7 years later, led me to talk Library Hours
my skeptical parents into letting me use Mon - Wed 9:00 - 8:00 | Thur - Fri 10:00 - 6:00 | Sat 10:00 - 5:00 | Sun Closed
my life savings to take a college tour of
Europe – second to last stop – Paris! A Closures: Mon Sep 3 Labor Day
solo venture in a group of strangers and
a first for anyone in my family. I came
back with a broader mindset than I left
home with.

Today, our community is more diverse
and technology, seemingly, gives us the
world at our fingertips, allowing us to see
faraway places, collaborate and meet
people, and share what makes us human.
For the next two months please keep
your life savings in the bank and instead
travel to the library to take part in some
of our internationally themed programs
and participate in a world of activities
that will help you discover or nurture
your creative side. And if a trip to Paris
is on your wish list, we’ve got the books
and language database to get you ready!

Casey McPhee, Library Director

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SPECIAL EVENTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
COMMEMORATES END

OF WORLD WAR I

R THE ART OF VIETNAMESE WELCOMING WEEK By Carla Kerns
COOKING: BANH MI DONATION DRIVE
Mon | Aug 6 | 6:30pm Sep 1 - Sep 30 This September, six “goodwill am-
bassadors” representing Largo Area
Explore the culture and cuisine of Celebrate Welcoming Week all month Historical Society and Heisler-Johnson
Vietnam with the Pho Queen as you learn long! Support local refugee families American Legion Post 119 will travel to
how to make bánh mì, a fusion of French through the resettlement process by do- France to attend a ceremony commem-
and Vietnamese flavors. Bánh mì is a ba- nating new items to Largo Public Library orating the 100th anniversary of the
guette sandwich that you’ll prepare with during the month of September. All do- end of World War I.
pickled vegetables, a tangy sauce, and nations will be distributed to Pinellas refu-
either chicken or tofu. gee families through local organizations. Hubert Martin of Linthal, France con-
tacted Largo Area Historical Society
CLASSICAL GUITAR FROM GET LIT LARGO: seeking information about 17 year
AROUND THE WORLD LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE old Worth
Mon | Sep 17 | 6pm Sat | Sep 22 | 10am – 2pm Johnson
Get Lit Largo is a series of literary events from Largo
Enjoy a full-length classical guitar to bring readers and writers together. and 48 other
performance featuring works of varying On Saturday September 30th our Local American
styles ranging from Renaissance dances, Author Showcase will highlight the work soldiers who
Brazilian waltzes, Cuban etudes, contem- of the many talented writers based in were buried
porary works by Edwin Culver, and much the Tampa Bay area. Come to meet the at nearby
more! All ages are invited to hear the authors and browse their publications. Oberlauchen
story of music's history explained by the You’ll be able to purchase your favorites cemetery.
composer and told through his guitar. and take home signed copies. Several soci-
ety members
did exten-
sive research and provided him with
biographical details to be included as
part of the commemorative event.

Mr. Martin has worked with the U.S.
Embassy and American Consulate to
organize this ceremony; a new monu-
ment will be dedicated at the cemetery
site in memory of Worth Johnson and
the Americans who sacrificed their
lives while stationed at nearby Camp
Larchey.

Another young soldier from Largo, 21
year old Ralph Heisler, was killed in the
battle of Chateau-Thierry and is buried
in the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
near Paris.

“We find it important to honor all the
courageous soldiers who came to our
valley and left their young lives here,”
Martin says. “In the name of our com-
mon history and of French-American
friendship, we do not forget these
young men.”

Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 3

ADULT PROGRAMS

LAST WORD SHINE: SERVING HEALTH R INTRO TO MAHJONG
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP INSURANCE NEEDS OF ELDERS Mon | Aug 13 | 6pm
Wed | Aug 1 & Sep 5 | 6pm 1st & 3rd Wed of each month
Local History Room Aug 1, 15 Want to know the difference between
Sep 5, 19 “Nine Gates” and “Progressive Pongs?”
Aug 1 ~ Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Study Room 1A17 Mahjong is becoming increasingly pop-
By Studs Terkel If you are celebrating your 65th birthday ular all over the world! Come learn the
Sep 5 ~ Hidden Figures by Margot this year, recently retired, or just want to basics of this traditional Chinese game
Shetterley know more about your healthcare options that will help you improve your memory
under Medicare, SHINE may be able to and strategic thinking.
POETS LIVE! help. SHINE schedules free, unbiased, R COLD PROCESS
Mon | Aug 13 & Sep 10 | 6:30pm and confidential counseling appoint- SOAPMAKING WORKSHOP
1st Floor Quiet Reading Room ments each month at Largo Public Library. Tue | Aug 14 | 6pm
Please call to schedule your appointment
Read your poetry in between 10:00am-2:00pm.
this group for poetry
enthusiasts moder- ADULT SIGN LANGUAGE
ated by Largo’s Poet Wed | Aug 1, 8, 15 & Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
Laureate, Wayne S. 6pm-7pm, Beginner
Williams. 7pm-8pm, Intermediate
Join us for this weekly class that includes
BOOKTALKING WITH IRIS basic sign language vocabulary, daily
Wed | Aug 8 & Sep 12 | 12pm phrases, and facts about the deaf com-
Local History Room munity and culture.

Listen to a talk on R OIL PAINTING WITH CAROL
popular titles each Tue | Aug 7 | 6:30pm
month.
Jenkins Community Wing
CHAPTER CHAT @ EVERMORE CAFE
Wed | Sep 12 | 6pm Join Carol in an art lesson - demo & Make your own batch of cold process
Evermore Cafe, 325 W. Bay Drive #4B discussion using oil paints. She follows soap. We’ll provide the soap batter
Meet new friends, have a sweet treat, forgiving and fundamental techniques along with the colorants, fragrances, and
and talk about great books! Books and will explain composition, design and essential oils to make it uniquely your
available to check out at the library. how the color wheel can guide an artist own. Registrants are required to pay a
to see more color, light and shadow. materials fee of $6. The $6 fee will cover
Sep 12 ~ The See her design, draw and paint all with a the cost of a 1lb silicone soap mold which
Invention of Wings brush using oil paint. is yours to keep. Ages 18 and up.
By Sue Monk Kidd
UKULELE WORKSHOP
Wed | Aug 15 | 6:30pm | Adv Beginner
Wed | Sep 19 | 6:30pm |Strum & Sing Jam
Hosted by the Tampa Bay Ukulele
Society, these free workshops provide an
introduction to the ukulele. Bring your
own ukulele or a limited number will be
supplied by TBUS.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

R COOKING WITH TEA R INDONESIAN BATIK DYEING
Mon | Aug 27 | 6pm Wed | Sep 12 | 6pm

Not just for drinking, discover some great Try your hand at batik, a highly accom- Summer BreakSpot provides nutritious
techniques to incorporate tea into your plished art form in Java and Bali that uses meals at no cost to children 18 and under
cooking and baking. Samples of tea fla- wax to block off areas from dye. You’ll while school is out for the summer. The
vored goodies will be provided following create your own piece of art to wear or program is part of a larger effort by the
the demonstration. display. U.S. and Florida agriculture departments
R JAPANESE SHIBORI DYEING to help families who rely on free and
Tue | Sep 4 | 6pm ISSUES THAT MATTER SERIES: reduced-priced school lunches most of
BOOK DISCUSSION the year to have access to food over the
Learn traditional shibori resist dyeing & FOOD DRIVE summer.
techniques and decorate a scarf using Mon | Sep 24 | 6pm
indigo dye. Many meal sites are located in places like
R PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS Poverty, food insecurity, hunger, and parks, libraries, and churches and offer
Tue | Sep 11 | 6pm homelessness can affect individuals and breakfasts, lunches, snacks, or dinner.
community in a myriad of ways and at any This past June and July, Largo Public
time.  Two novels by Diane Chamberlain Library was one such site.
address these issues: Necessary Lies and
The Good Father.  We provided lunches from 12pm-1pm
and snacks from 3pm-3:30pm Monday
through Friday from June 4th through
July 27th. Through our partnership with
Pinellas County Schools and the Juvenile
Welfare Board, over 2,000 children and
teens were served free lunches and
snacks.

Children attending this mealtime oppor-
tunity do not have to have a library card
or utilize the library in any other manner.
However, many families enjoyed the con-
venience of visiting the library for a free
meal to coincide with one of the many
summer programs offered in the library.

This was our second year providing the
BreakSpot program, and we look forward
to continuing this effort next summer.

Enjoy painting a mini Make & Take while Read one or both of the novels, and join
Pat explains the ins & outs of the joy of us to discuss the themes in these books
painting with acrylics. She will guide you and issues.  We will also be hosting a
step by step in this hands-on workshop. food drive throughout September to
Supplies are included. Preregister by benefit a local food bank/pantry.  Please
August 31. note, this is not a ‘food for fines’ initiative.

Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 5

Welcoming Week ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
2018 Celebrates
ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB
Inclusive Mon | 9:30am-1:30pm Tue | 6pm-7:30pm
Communities Tue | 9:30am-1:30pm Thu | 1:30pm-3pm
Wed | 9:30am-1:30pm ELL Classroom
September 14th to the 23rd marks Thu | 10:15am-1:15pm Practice speaking & listening in English.
Welcoming Week in our community, a ELL Classroom Meet other ELL learners. Clubs meet
time to celebrate all who call Pinellas In collaboration with Pinellas County weekly at the library with a trained facili-
County home. Largo Public Library will Schools, this program helps adults speak, tator. Join us for a fun, informal gathering
be celebrating by holding a month-long write, and read English in a classroom that’s open to all levels!
donation drive September 1st through setting. Registration required and con-
September 30th. tinuous throughout four-month semester. ONE-ON-ONE/SMALL GROUP
$30 fee. For more info: 727.547.7872. ENGLISH TUTORING
Just like last year’s Welcoming Week Applications are available at the library
Donation Drive, we are hoping to collect CITIZENSHIP & NATURALIZATION or by going to www. Largo.com/ELL.
new and unused items to put together PREPARATION CLASSES Individuals are matched according to the
different Welcome Baskets. Mon | 6pm-8pm & Wed | 6pm-8pm availability of volunteers, mutual sched-
ELL Classroom uling preferences, and waiting list order.
These welcome kits provide the essential Do you want to become a U.S. Citizen? Instruction is based on each learner’s
household We can help! Prepare for the natural- needs and goals. Tutors and students
items refu- ization process with instruction in Civics meet two hours per week for a 6-month
gees need & U.S. History and practice for the period. For more information, call
for their Interview. Classes taught by Suncoast 727.587.6715 ext. 2547.
new start Citizenship instructors. For more info:
in a place 727.244.9301 or citizenship@umcmsun- ROSETTA STONE
of safety. coast.org. Take your English to the next level with
Last year Rosetta Stone. Check out a laptop com-
puter with your library card for in-library
we were able to put together over 100 use.
Welcome Baskets with everything from
kitchen items to baby items.

The celebration is part of a nation-wide
effort to raise awareness about the eco-
nomic, cultural, and social benefits of a
diverse community and to bring together
immigrants, refugees, and native-born
residents.

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!

As honorary chairs, the Incredibles remind families, students and people of all

ages that signing up for a library card is a great step toward a

truly super lifestyle: libraries offer fun and informative

resources to help you pursue your passions and

Welcoming Week is spearheaded by succeed in school.  
Largo Public Library and the Tampa Bay
Refugee Task Force, in collaboration with All patrons who register for a new library card in
Pinellas Park Public Library, Clearwater the month of September are eligible to enter
Public Library System, UMCM Suncoast, into a prize drawing for the Incredibles themed
the Woman’s Club of Upper Pinellas and prizes. Ask for details at the Circulation Desk.
hundreds of Pinellas County residents.

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DIGITAL LEARNING AGES 18 & UP Did You Know?

Basic, Microsoft, and Social Media: Computer Lab. First-come, first-served. WE HAVE ADDED FEATURES TO
iPad/iPhone: Jenkins Wing. Registration req’d. Android: Jenkins Wing. No registration OUR NEWSBANK DATABASE!

A N D RO I D i P H O N E / i PAD SOCIAL MEDIA M I C R O S O F T B A S I C S MOUSE & KEYBOARDING Wed | Aug 29 | 3pm • Browse the Hot Topics section
Learn the keyboard, basic navigation and how to use the mouse. for current events, ‘people in the
news’, sports, social issues, busi-
INTRO TO EMAIL & INTERNET Wed | Sep 5 | 3pm ness & economics, and more.
Set up email account, send and receive messages, acquire the skill set to
comfortably cruise online. • Search Newsbank for full-text
issues of Tampa Bay Times from
GMAIL FOR BEGINNERS Wed | Sep 19 | 3pm 1987 through the current day.
Create your own Gmail account and learn how to send and organize email. Find news articles, obituaries, etc.
as well as search by decade, year,
BASIC POWERPOINT Wed | Aug 8 | 3pm era, or lexile level (readability).
Create presentations for work or school, Tue | Sep 18 | 6pm
slide shows for special events.

Wed | Aug 15 | 3pm
EXCEL 2013, Beginner & Intermediate
Basic introduction to spreadsheets and making a simple budget.

BASIC WORD 2013
Create a document, copy & paste, Wed | Sep 12 | 3pm
change the font, save & print.

Prerequisite: Have active email account and known password. • Also found in the database is a col-
lection of over 40 news magazines
GETTING STARTED/FACEBOOK & TWITTER Wed | Aug 1 | 3pm including Wired, Working Mother,
Create a Facebook and/or Twitter account or learn Tues | Aug 21 | 6pm Popular Science, Smithsonian, and
more about the ones you have. Wed | Sep 26 | 3pm Harvard health publications.

Wed | Aug 22 | 3pm
GETTING STARTED LINKEDIN CONTINUE ROCKING OUT THIS
Create a LinkedIn account and start finding new opportunities to grow in SUMMER WITH THE NEW AND
your career and connect with other professionals. IMPROVED FREEGAL APP!

Prerequisite: Have Apple ID & password. Thu | Aug 2 | 3pm
Thu | Sep 13 | 3pm
R iPADS BEGINNERS
Become comfortable with your device.

R IPADS INTERMEDIATE Thu | Sep 6 | 3pm
Take better pictures, multi-task, speak text, and a whole lot more.

R iPHONES INTERMEDIATE Thu | Sep 20 | 3pm
The next chapter: Learn great, new & fun iPhone tips and shortcuts.
• Stream or download music and/
R iPADS BEGINNERS 2 Thu | Sep 27 | 3pm or music videos, with your Largo
Learn app organization, navigation tips, how to use Calendar and Contacts. Public Library card.

Prerequisite: Have Android login and password. Thu | Aug 2 | 3pm • Downloaded tunes are yours to
ANDROID PHONES BEGINNERS 2 keep!
Learn more basics for your Android phone including email and apps.
• Don’t forget to backup your music
ANDROID PHONES BEGINNERS 1 Mon | Sep 10 | 3pm and to export it if you change your
Learn the basics for getting started including settings and text messaging. device.

ANDROID TABLETS BEGINNERS Tue | Sep 18 | 3pm • Also, access music to stream
Learn the basics for getting started including settings and text messaging. through the hoopla app.

Register for an account with your Largo
Public Library card. Music for all ages
is included in both apps.

Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 7

Largo Public Library's ideaLAB is a place to develop creative ideas, try new technologies,
and experiment. Classes limited to 8 participants; supplies are limited. Adults may bring
children 8 years or older. ideaLAB is sponsored by the Greater Largo Library Foundation.

July 1 - August 30 R CHILL OUT AND MAKE R LEAVE A LIGHT ON: MAKE A
ICE CREAM BOOKMARK
Band of Gold Thu | Aug 9 | 4pm BOOKLIGHT
Learn an easy way Thu | Sep 6 | 4pm
This exhibit celebrates the 50th anni- to make ice cream Wearable technol-
versary of the Largo High School Band at home.  Also, ogy and electronics
of Gold. Follow a timeline, with special learn about other have a number of
memorabilia featuring sights and sounds, types of ice cream uses.  We will make
as the original 1968 “Packer Band” trans- and frozen desserts bookmarks to illuminate your reading! 
forms into the World Champion Band including kulfi, Supplies will be provided, but you are
of Gold, an organization which brought gelato, sorbet.  welcome to bring beads or sequins to
national and international fame to Largo. decorate your bookmark.
R COLOR YOUR REALITY:
September 1 - October 30 EXPERIENCE AUGMENTED R THROWBACK THURSDAY:
REALITY HOMEMADE BUTTER AND
Mon | Aug 20 | 6pm CHEESE
Relax and color, and learn about aug- Thu | Sep 27 |
mented reality technology.  Bring your 4:00pm
own device (phone or tablet), if you have No churn neces-
one. sary, learn how to
make homemade
R INTRO TO 3D PRINTING butter in min-
Thu | Aug 23 | 4pm utes!  Learn about
View a demonstration of the library’s cheesemaking and types of cheeses from
3D printer and learn the basics of 3D other countries.  We’ll also make fresh
printing.  cheese such as ricotta.

eRESOURCES

eResources include research tools, eBooks, eAudiobooks, downloadable/streaming
music and movies, and much more! These introductory classes are open on a first-come,
first-served basis. All eResources classes are located in the Jenkins Community Wing
unless otherwise noted.

The Professional Association of Visual hoopla: Movies, Music, ADIEU, HOLA, SLAINTE: LEARN
Artists is a state-wide organization of TV & More A NEW LANGUAGE WITH
working artists with over 160 members, PRONUNCIATOR
many of whom are located in the Tampa Mon | Aug 6 | 6pm | Jenkins A Tue | Sep 11 | 3pm | Jenkins A
Bay area. PAVA works with communities
to foster art education, to support exist- hoopla is our latest eResource for digital Pronunciator includes over 80 languages
ing art programs and to foster growth for media.  Bring your own device, if you and the lessons in the database are free
emerging artists. have one, and learn hands-on how to with your library card.  Bring your device,
access movies, music, eAudiobooks, if you have one, and learn hands-on how
eBooks, and more! to use this eResource.

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TEEN SCENE I ♥ The ‘80s
Party Kicks Off
Ages 13-18. All teen programs are located in the Teen Room unless otherwise noted.
Summer
BACK TO SCHOOL! Wii WARRIORS
Mon-Fri | Aug 13-17 Thu | Sep 6 | 2:30pm-5:30pm On June 5th over 150 people enjoyed
‘80s music and throwback crafts and
Want to win some back-to-school gear? Test your Wii skills at this monthly activities at the library’s kick-off party for
Each day this week, complete an activity gathering of gamers. Participate in a Wii the summer reading program, LIbraries
to have your name entered for a chance tournament or play for fun! Rock!
to win a prize basket. Stop by after school
each day to increase your chances of TEEN SCENE: PRINTMAKING WITH Some of the crowd favorites included
winning! DIY STAMPS making ear-
Mon | Sep 17 | 5pm-7pm bud holders
LOUNGIN’ AT THE LIBRARY using perler
Thu | Aug 16 & Sep 13 | 2:30pm-5:30pm beads, the
Bring your friends and your competitive 80s remix
spirit for these fun challenges! snack bar, DIY
Aug 16 ~ Jenga Tournament sharpie head-
Sep 13 ~ Bounce Off Competition bands, sand
bracelets, and
SHOW YOUR CREATIVE SIDE Experiment with printmaking! Using interactive floor pianos.
Thu | Aug 23 & Sep 20 | 2:30pm-5:30pm different materials we’ll explore ways to
create our own custom stamps and make In the ‘80s hair booth party-goers could
Harness your creative energy with STEAM printed art. recreate their favorite look with hair
projects using Teen Room materials and crimping, color extensions, scrunchie
tools. side ponytails and even make a tulle
bow headband to wear home. Mary Kay
representatives provided makeup sam-
ples for those wanting to channel their
inner Cyndi Lauper.

There was a trivia hunt, a Rainbow Brite
giveaway, DIY ‘80s character sheets,
and the original Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles playing on the big screen.

Aug 23 COOKING THE TEEN WAY: FRUSHI
Bullet Mon | Sep 24 | 5pm-7pm
Journal
Design

Sep 20 Do you like your food to be as pretty We loved seeing everyone take ad-
Pulled as it is tasty? For this month’s cooking vantage of the photo ops around the
program we’ll be learning the art of fruit room in their best ‘80s outfits. Did you
String Art sushi. pose with Slimer at the Ghostbusters
wall or rock a hilarious wig at our ‘80s
prom photo op? Tag us in your photos!
Facebook/Instagram:
@largopubliclibrary #largolibrary

Registration required. Register online at LargoPublicLibrary.org -> Events or call 727.587.6715 9

Stories &Reading CHILDREN

Sign up early in the Children’s Depart- Ages 12 and under. All children's programs are located in the Children's Program
ment to receive your book and activity Room unless otherwise noted. For programs that require registration, please regis-
ter online or call 727.587.6715.
packet.
SCHOOL BUS SEARCH R SCHOOL STORIES
R BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK CLUB Wed Aug 1 - Sat Aug 11 Wed | Aug 8 | 4pm
Thu | Aug 2 | 2pm School bus, school bus, where are you Ages 4 - 12
Ages 6 - 8 hiding? How many hidden school buses Before you head back to the classroom,
School is almost back in session, but can you find in the Children’s Dept.? join us for a few stories and a special
there’s time for one more book club Come in and let us know so you can be edible treat.
meeting! Visit the library to discuss entered into our prize drawing. The win-
the book, learn about similar books, ner will be notified on Monday, Aug 13. CHARACTER BINGO AND GAMES
and complete an activity. Limited to 20 Fri | Aug 10 | 2pm-4pm
children. R CAUGHT ‘YA Ages 4 -12
Wed | Aug 1 | 4pm How much do you know about the books
Back to School, you read? How fast can you piece togeth-
Weird Kids Rule! Ages 6 - 12 er a book cover? Join us at this program
By Dan Gutman Prevent someone from snooping in your for some book-themed Bingo games and
pencil box by making it alarmed. Join us crafts.
R SUNSHINE STATE BOOK CLUB as we create some cool back-to-school
Tue | Sep 11 | 6pm creations. MOMMY & ME FITNESS
Grades 3 - 5 Fri | Aug 17 | 10:30am-11am
Each month we will discuss a selection OODLES OF OCEAN
from the Sunshine State Books List, take Fri | Aug 3 | 2pm-4pm Come check out the
a look at similar books, and do a related mommy and me work-
activity or two. Limited to 15 children. Ages 4 - 12 outs. Where your kids
Whether you spent the play while we workout.
Zoey and Sassafras: summer at the pool or Every class incorporates
Dragons and in camp, there’s always functional movements
Marshmallows room for more ocean- that help strengthen
By Asia Citro themed crafts in your the core, legs and arms
summer vacation. from the stress of moth-
RACCOON READERS: erhood. All parents
CHILDREN’S SCHOOL YEAR LIBRARY LEGOS welcome.
READING Sat | Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 & Sep 1, 8, 15, 22,
INCENTIVE 29 | 2pm-4pm R COLOR CHAOS
Starts August Fri | Aug 17 | 4pm
1st. Ages 5 - 12
Read for Challenge yourself to create a new LEGO Ages 8 - 12
rewards! Grab masterpiece every week. All materials are
yourself a provided.
Reading Club
Log and start earning coins for the BABY SIGN LANGUAGE Create an abstract work of art on a ce-
books you read. Simply write the title Tue | Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 & Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 | ramic tile using alcohol inks, and explore
and page numbers for each book on the other colorful artistic crafts. Come pre-
log, and earn a coin for each book, or 9:30am | Homework Center pared to get messy!
two coins for each book over 50 pages.
Save your coins to trade for a prize These interactive signing classes teach
out of our display case. Stop by the you how to include signs naturally while
Children’s Department for more details. interacting with your child through daily
routines, play, stories, and music. Topics
cover food, animals, things around the
house, family, and everyday phrases.

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CHILDREN TINKER LAB

R GAMES FROM program, we will enjoy a sample of a R Wed | Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 | 4pm
AROUND THE WORLD favorite treat that is native to the state. R Thu | Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 | 4pm
Fri | Aug 24 | 4pm
Ages 6 - 12 R TYPING KIDS Ages 6 - 12
Where did Hopscotch come from? How Tue | Sep 11 & 25 | 6pm Join your young inventors as we get
do you play Mancala? At this program we Computer Lab their creative juices flowing in this
will learn how to play games from around Ages 8 - 10 weekly STEAM workshop designed
the world and make a few for ourselves. It’s time to mousercize and start typing! to unleash children's imaginations
Practice moving and clicking, and then with science experiments, build-
R PUP PALS READING DOGS have fun perfecting your mouse manip- ing challenges, and arts & crafts
Sat | Aug 25 & Sep 22 | 10am-Noon ulation. After mastering this, learn how activities.
Ages 5 - 12 to place your fingers and improve your
Improve your reading skills and make knowledge of keyboard layout. This The same themed class is offered
a new furry friend by reading to thera- stand-alone class is repeated throughout twice a week. Limited to 20 children
py-trained dogs. the year. Limited to 8 children. for each date. Parent participation
is required, and only registered chil-
WOBBLY WALKERS R COOK-A-BOOK dren may attend.
Tue | Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 | 10:30am Mon | Sep 17 | 6pm
Ages 12 - 24 months Family Program: All ages Sep 5/6 ~ Leggo My Legos!
Join us for stories, fingerplays, music, and Following recipes helps to build a child’s Compete in building and math chal-
movement activities. For walking children reading comprehension and vocabulary. lenges using Legos.
with an adult helper. Join us as we read stories, followed by
a specially-themed snack. It’s fun for the Sep 12/13 ~ Prepare to Be
TODDLER TALES whole family! A-mazed! Design a maze out of
Wed | Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:30am everyday materials.
Ages 24 - 36 months R ART FUNDAMENTALS
This program includes themed stories, Fri | Sep 21 | 4pm-4:30pm Sep 19/20 ~ Simply Slimed
music, and extended story activities that Ages 7 - 12 See how many different kinds of
encourage early literacy. Do you love art? Join Joan and paint a slime we can make.
watercolor picture using techniques kids
PRE-K STEAM STATION will love. Supplies included. Preregister Sep 26/27 ~ Help a Fairy Tale
Mon | Sep 10, 17, 24 | 1pm by September 7. Character Out
Ages 3 - 5 Fairy tale characters always seem like
R FIESTA FUN they are in trouble. Let’s see if we
Ms. Angela will introduce the fundamen- Mon | Sep 24 | can find ways to help them out.
tal concepts and skills relating to STEAM 6pm
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Family Program:
Math) using stories and hands-on activi- All ages
ties. This program is specifically designed Join us in cele-
for preschool children. Caregiver partici- brating Hispanic
pation is expected at all times. Heritage Month
at the library with stories, music, and a
R AROUND AMERICA: special treat.
NORTH DAKOTA
Mon | Sep 10 | 6pm R TRAVELS WITH KEEKEE: AN
Family Program: All ages INTERNATIONAL STORYTIME AND
Explore a different state every month! TASTING
Discover points of interest and fun facts Fri | Sep 28 | 4pm
that make each state unique. At every Ages 4 - 12
KeeKee is a cat who travels all over the
world discovering fun facts and enjoying
international cuisine. Join us to hear a
few stories and taste some nibbles from
various countries.

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GENEALOGY : CLASSES & GROUPS

Genealogy classes are free and open to the public. Class duration is 60-90 minutes. No reservations are needed. Classes are
located in the Local History Room unless otherwise noted. For more information, email Bob Bryan at [email protected] or call
727.595.4521.

For all the latest information about COMPUTERS IN GENEALOGY AND FAMILY TREE MAKER USER GROUP
PGS activities be sure to check out MONTHLY PROGRAM SAT | SEP 1 | 10AM
the blog at flpgs.blogspot.com. Sat | Aug 18 | 10am Q&A and a demonstration of how to
Jenkins Community Wing use the Family Tree Maker genealogical
You’ll find the monthly newsletter, Question and answer session on the use database software.
current class lists and news about of computers in genealogy research and
upcoming events. record keeping. Following at 11:00 am ANCESTRY FAMILY TREES – PART 1
is a presentation on “Pennsylvania: The Tue| Sep 4 | 6pm
LIBRARY CATALOG SEARCHING Keystone State,” focusing on research This presentation covers how to start a
FOR GENEALOGISTS techniques and record availability. family tree on Ancestry.com, and how to
Tue | Aug 7 | 6pm maintain it.
Learn which libraries and archives can aid ROOTSMAGIC USER GROUP
you in your search, as well as, how to get Sat | Aug 25 | 10am BRICK WALLS
the most from catalog searches. Q&A and a demonstration of how to use Thu | Sep 6 | 10:30am
the RootsMagic genealogy database This class will offer some ideas and
GERMAN GENEALOGY INTEREST software. suggestions for overcoming dead ends in
GROUP your family history research
Fri | Aug 17 | 10:30am DNA TESTING FOR GENEALOGY
This group discusses resources and Tue | Aug 28 | 11am INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY
techniques for researching your German Jenkins Community Wing (BEGINNER)
ancestry. In this introductory seminar, learn what Mon| Sep 10 | 10am
you can and cannot do with DNA testing Learn the basics of how to get started in
relating to your family history. researching your family history.

DNA INTEREST GROUP ANCESTRY FAMILY TREES – PART 2
Tue | Aug 28 | 1pm Tue| Sep 11 | 6pm

Jenkins Community Wing This presentation covers how to start a
Share your DNA knowledge and discuss family tree on Ancestry.com, and how to
your results with others who are interest- maintain it.
ed in making DNA connections. This is a
group for DNA novices to learn together.

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WORKSHOP TOUR OF THE
GENEALOGY CENTER
Sat | Sep 15 | 12:30pm

Genealogy Center
Visit the Genealogy Center
and get an understanding of
how to use the materials in
the space.

COMPUTERS IN GENEALOGY AND DOCUMENTATION PGS Genealogy
MONTHLY PROGRAM Mon| Sep 24 | 6pm Consultants
Sat | Sep 15 | 10am Participate in this introductory course on Available
Jenkins Community Wing the content of proper source citations
Question and answer session on the use and the use of modern genealogy pro- Do you need assistance researching
of computers in genealogy research and grams to enter these citations. your family tree, either to just get start-
record keeping. Following at 11:00 am is ed or to tackle a research problem you
a presentation on “Writing Brief Narrative DNA TESTING FOR GENEALOGY have been wrestling with for some time?
Sketches to Share Interesting Ancestors Tue | Sep 25 | 11am
with Your Family.” Jenkins Community Wing Help is at hand. Genealogy consultants
In this introductory seminar, learn what from the Pinellas Genealogy Society are
IRISH GENEALOGY INTEREST you can and cannot do with DNA testing on duty at the Largo Library Genealogy
GROUP relating to your family history. Center to lend a helping hand. You
Thu | Sep 20 | 1pm will find them there Monday through
Genealogy Center DNA INTEREST GROUP Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM,
This group discusses resources and tech- Tue | Sep 25 | 1pm as well as Thursday and Friday from
niques for researching your Irish ancestry. Jenkins Community Wing 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Share your DNA knowledge and discuss
GERMAN GENEALOGY INTEREST your results with others who are interest- Bring the information you have gath-
GROUP ed in making DNA connections. This is a ered and let the consultants point you
Fri | Sep 21 | 10:30am group for DNA novices to learn together. in the right direction, or if needed, help
This group discusses resources and directly with your research.
techniques for researching your German INTRODUCTION TO IRISH
ancestry. GENEALOGY Just in case schedules have changed,
Thu | Sep 27 | 1pm give the Genealogy Center a call at
ROOTSMAGIC USER GROUP Jenkins Community Wing (727)586-7410 before you come to the
Sat | Sep 22 | 10am Learn the basics of how to get started in library to confirm a consultant is on
Q&A and a demonstration of how to use researching your family history. duty.
the RootsMagic genealogy database
software.

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Friends of the Largo Library

Ed Hacking: A life Well-led and Well-read

By Ben Wiley

The Friends bookstore has many on an icy airport tarmac, and more.  Volunteer and Board Member Carol
loyal readers. One man in particular This man made it to 101?  Rael has moved to California to be
caught my attention, both for what he After surviving childhood, he closer to her family. We could always
reads, and for the unique cap he wears.  was a young man in Washington DC, count on her to be there when we
He’s an older gentleman who settles into where he worked as a life insurance sales- needed her, she will be sorely missed.
the bookstore after selecting a nonfiction man. That location brought him in touch
book from science, history or politics. Or with the Roosevelts, as he would accom- Stanley Shalit
maybe a National Geographic. He enjoys pany wounded soldiers from Walter Reed Short Story
spy novels and espionage thrillers, but Hospital and Ft. Belvoir, VA to Sunday Competition
also the chills and thrills of reading about night suppers at the White House. He
investments in Barron’s, The Economist, also had a career as insurance execu- Information about the Stanley Shalit
and The Wall Street Journal. tive, an airplane pilot, and owner of the Short Story Competition for 4th and
Now as for that cap, it proclaims, Wishing Well Travel Park in Ocean City,
boldly, Not Everyone Looks This Good at Maryland. Then retirement to Florida. 5th grade students will be avail-
100. I decided I needed to know about What brings Ed to the Largo able right after Labor Day. Flyers
this fellow who can be picked up in the Children’s
must surely qualify Library so often?
for Oldest Reader He rattled off the Department or the Bookstore.
in the Bookstore. reasons — conve-
Since his cap makes nience of available Katherine E. Porter
that in-your-face parking, beautiful Bookstore Hours:
challenge, I asked landscaped area Mon-Wed 9:30am-4:30pm
him. So, are you with blooming Thu-Sat 10am-4:30pm
100?  “No, it’s trees, spacious Sun Closed
an old cap,” he atrium entrance, Closings:
replied, “I’m 101 cafe for coffee and Wednesday, July 4
now.” sweets, used book-
This is Ed store with ample
Hacking. He lives supply of thrillers,
in Island Estates/ the openness, the
Clearwater and ambiance, and the
has been married for 50 years to Sally welcoming staff.
Hacking. They met in 1968, flying home Ed attributes his longevity to
from Brussels to Silver Springs, Maryland. “divine guidance, something else out
The seat next to her was empty, so he there controlling my life. How else could I
shifted. He was 52. She was 25. They have survived concussions and drownings
were married within the year; this year and quicksand?” He commented that
they'll celebrate their 50th anniversary. I most insurance actuarial tables stop at
guess it's going to last.  96, so he's outlived the statistics. 
Born in Connecticut, with Now his pleasures are his Florida
childhood in Quebec, Massachusetts life, his lovely wife, and reading at the
and Rhode Island, Ed says that he has Largo Library.
had several concussions and near-death
experiences — forceps birth, sledding This profile has been shortened from its first
accident at age four (he was slammed
against a tree), multiple near-drownings, appearance in Creative Loafing Tampa. If you
quicksand, roller skating that took him
under horses’ hooves, slipping and falling would like to read the complete article, see

https://www.cltampa.com/arts-entertainment/

words/article/20999920/bookstories-a-life-

wellled-and-wellread-ed-hacking.

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Greater Largo Library Foundation

Summertime and the BRICK BY BRICK
Giving is Easy!
We are building a lasting legacy! The engraved bricks lining the planter walkways at
The Board of Directors, Staff and the Library’s entrance are a wonderful way to honor a friend, coworker, teacher, parent,
Volunteers of the Greater Largo Library child or anyone else who has made a difference in YOUR life. With every engraved brick
Foundation want to thank you for your purchased, you will receive a commemorative brick from the historic Belleview Biltmore
continued support and thoughtfulness. Hotel, built in 1897.
Without your generous donations we  
wouldn’t be able to support the many The Belleview-Biltmore has hosted many famous & illus-
programs of the Library which our com- trious people through the years, including U.S. Presidents
munity depends upon and enjoys.  Barack Obama, George H. W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, and
Gerald Ford, former British Prime Minister Margaret
No donation is insignificant! Every dona- Thatcher, the Duke of Windsor, Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth,
tion matters.  We understand that not ev- Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. Locally, the hotel has
eryone can always contribute financially.  always been the preferred venue for weddings, proms and
You can, however, take a moment to visit fund raisers and has been center stage at many milestone
our Facebook page and LIKE and SHARE moments for our local residents.
it.  We appreciate it!  
Engraved bricks are $250 each. All proceeds from the Buy a Brick Campaign will benefit
We hope you are enjoying a restful and the Bookmobile. Stop by the Library and ask for Kim Mooney for more details or call
relaxing summer.  Add to your vacation 727-586-7398.
fun with one of the many Library events
and programs available to all family
members.   

We’ve Come a Long Way, Mary!

Mary Titcomb, an avid reader, became  the secretary of
the state’s first library commission.  In April 1905, she
loaded up a wagon full of books and brought them to the
patrons. Washington County Free Library became one of
the country’s first organized bookmobiles or, in this case, a
‘bookwagon.’ In 1912, a motorized bookmobile was intro-
duced. Mary once said “The book goes to the man, not
waiting for the man to come to the book.”  The Greater
Largo Library Foundation is honored to continue Mary’s 
vision of a mobile library.

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