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Granny Tales: Words of Wisdom from the Elders
2024-08-28 14:00:00 2024-08-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Granny Tales: Words of Wisdom from the Elders Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room C

Wednesday, August 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-28 14:00:00 2024-08-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Granny Tales: Words of Wisdom from the Elders Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room C

Largo Public Library

Jenkins Room C

Granny Tales: Words of Wisdom from the Elders, is a collection of stories based on sayings that Joanne Kilgour Dowdy learned from her grandmother and other elders during her childhood and youth in Trinidad. She will share these stories and invites you to share cherished sayings from your ancestors during this session.

Joanne Kilgour Dowdy is Professor Emerita at Kent State University, Ohio. She is the author and editor of 16 books. A graduate of the Juilliard School in New York, she has performed Between Me and the Lord, an autobiographical work in Trinidad and the USA.  Among her awards is the Derek Walcott (1992, Nobel Laureate) Scholarship. Her first children’s book, OLYMPIC HERO: LENNOX KILGOUR’S STORY, was made into an animated film. The book now appears in Spanish and Haitian Krewol. 

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Ukulele Strum Group
Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
ELL Volunteer Information Session For High School Seniors
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Seminar Room
This is for graduating seniors who have turned 18 or will turn 18 in the next 2 months.
Paint Along with Bob Ross
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room B
Join us for another paintalong with the iconic Bob Ross.
This event is full
English Conversation Club
Tue, Feb 04, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
improve your speaking and listening skills through engaging conversational activities suitable for all proficiency levels.
41st Annual Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - Writing Prompt - "Half Empty or Half Full?"
Wed, Feb 05, All day
Largo Public Library
Open to all Pinellas County Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Public, Private, Parochial, and Home School Students
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - English Language Learning in a classroom setting for adults
Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
AARP Tax-Aide - Income Tax Assistance
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Rooms A and B
Assistance is on a first come, first served basis. Sign up opens each scheduled day at 9:30am. Individuals must sign in with an AARP volunteer. Unofficial sign-in sheets will not be honored.
Medicare 101
Wed, Feb 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Largo Public Library - Adult Program Room
SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs Of Elders
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Largo Public Library - Sea Turtle Room
SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs Of Elders
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Largo Public Library - Sea Turtle Room
SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs Of Elders
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo Public Library - Sea Turtle Room
Prospective ELL Student Open House/Information Session
Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Seminar Room
Ukulele Workshop
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room C
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.
Adult Sign Language: Beginner - Signing with DLC - Spring 2025
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Includes basic sign language, daily phrases, vocabulary, and facts about the deaf community & culture.
Citizenship & Naturalization Class - Monday and Wednesday nights
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Nonprofit Learning Empowered leads this twice a week citizenship class.
Virtual Adult Trivia Night
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Largo Public Library
Join us for Marvel themed trivia night! You might even win a prize! *One kit per household. Additional registrations will be cancelled.* Must be 18+.
Adult Sign Language: Conversational ASL - Signing with DLC - Spring 2025
Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Includes conversational phrases and facts about the deaf community & culture.
41st Annual Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - Writing Prompt - "Half Empty or Half Full?"
Thu, Feb 06, All day
Largo Public Library
Open to all Pinellas County Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Public, Private, Parochial, and Home School Students
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - English Language Learning in a classroom setting for adults
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Prospective ELL Student Open House/Information Session
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Seminar Room
DNA Basics II - Shared Matches
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Largo Public Library
Online Zoom Meeting
41st Annual Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - Writing Prompt - "Half Empty or Half Full?"
Fri, Feb 07, All day
Largo Public Library
Open to all Pinellas County Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Public, Private, Parochial, and Home School Students
AARP Tax-Aide - Income Tax Assistance
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Rooms A and B
Assistance is on a first come, first served basis. Sign up opens each scheduled day at 9:30am. Individuals must sign in with an AARP volunteer. Unofficial sign-in sheets will not be honored.
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - English Language Learning in a classroom setting for adults
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
41st Annual Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - Writing Prompt - "Half Empty or Half Full?"
Sat, Feb 08, All day
Largo Public Library
Open to all Pinellas County Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Public, Private, Parochial, and Home School Students
AARP Tax-Aide - Income Tax Assistance
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Rooms A and B
Assistance is on a first come, first served basis. Sign up opens each scheduled day at 9:30am. Individuals must sign in with an AARP volunteer. Unofficial sign-in sheets will not be honored.
Play Chess!
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Largo Public Library
Ages 6-12 Join us at the library on the second Saturday of every month for a game of chess.
Library LEGOs
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5 - 12 Challenge yourself to create a new LEGO© masterpiece every week. All materials are provided.
41st Annual Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - Writing Prompt - "Half Empty or Half Full?"
Mon, Feb 10, All day
Largo Public Library
Open to all Pinellas County Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Public, Private, Parochial, and Home School Students
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - English Language Learning in a classroom setting for adults
Mon, Feb 10, 9:30am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
AARP Tax-Aide - Income Tax Assistance
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Rooms A and B
Assistance is on a first come, first served basis. Sign up opens each scheduled day at 9:30am. Individuals must sign in with an AARP volunteer. Unofficial sign-in sheets will not be honored.
Paws Up for Mental Health
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 2 - 11 Program attendees will sing, play an instrument, talk about feelings, and establish their own mental health pledge.
Off to Kindergarten: A School Readiness Program
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Help get your child ready for school! In this special five-session series, families will enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices.
eBooks From Your Library
Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Largo Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn how you can check out ebooks, eaudiobooks, magazines, music, movies and more from Libby, hoopla, and Freegal.
Poets Live - Meets on the 2nd Monday
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room C
Come read your poetry and learn about noted poets during our biography segment. February's featured poet will be Rae Armantrout
Citizenship & Naturalization Class - Monday and Wednesday nights
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Nonprofit Learning Empowered leads this twice a week citizenship class.
Caribbean Cooking
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room B
Monday Night Mayhem - Paper Mache Piggy Bank
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5 - 12 Join us on select Monday nights for creative fun! Some crafts will get messy (and/or stain) so please dress accordingly.
41st Annual Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - Writing Prompt - "Half Empty or Half Full?"
Tue, Feb 11, All day
Largo Public Library
Open to all Pinellas County Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Public, Private, Parochial, and Home School Students
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - English Language Learning in a classroom setting for adults
Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Toddler Tales
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 24 - 36 months Join us with your active littles as they listen, learn, and have fun! For children ages 24 to 36 months with an adult helper.
WorldCat & ArchiveGrid - Finding Books, Manuscripts, and More
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Largo Public Library - Local History Room
Hybrid - Local History Room & Zoom
Tech Help Tuesday
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Largo Public Library - Adult Program Room
Bring your technology questions with devices and passwords to get one-on-one help! All technology related questions are welcome!
Ukulele Strum Group
Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Elementary Explorations- I Heart Art
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5-7 Feb 11-I Heart Art-Enjoy making Valentine's themed art including shrinky dink magnets and more.
English Conversation Club
Tue, Feb 11, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
improve your speaking and listening skills through engaging conversational activities suitable for all proficiency levels.
41st Annual Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - Writing Prompt - "Half Empty or Half Full?"
Wed, Feb 12, All day
Largo Public Library
Open to all Pinellas County Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Public, Private, Parochial, and Home School Students
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - English Language Learning in a classroom setting for adults
Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
AARP Tax-Aide - Income Tax Assistance
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Rooms A and B
Assistance is on a first come, first served basis. Sign up opens each scheduled day at 9:30am. Individuals must sign in with an AARP volunteer. Unofficial sign-in sheets will not be honored.
Baby Bookworms
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Join us for stories, music, and fun for everyone! For children birth to 24 months with an adult helper.
Code Squad & 3D Printing
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - STEAM Spot
Learn basic computer programming skills in this fun 1-hour class featuring CodeMonkey© and other platforms.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 4:00pm
Chapter Chat @ The Juicebox - Stranger and Cousins by: Leah Hager Cohen
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Largo Public Library
We are a welcoming group of adult readers, men and women alike, with various backgrounds, interests, and opinions, who gather to discuss a selected book.
Adult Sign Language: Beginner - Signing with DLC - Spring 2025
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Includes basic sign language, daily phrases, vocabulary, and facts about the deaf community & culture.
Adults Read YA Book Club - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room C
Who says Young Adult books are just for teens? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a YA Lit book club ? for grown-ups! 
Citizenship & Naturalization Class - Monday and Wednesday nights
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Nonprofit Learning Empowered leads this twice a week citizenship class.
Bookworms Book Club | Ages 6-8 - A to Z Mysteries: The Absent Author by Ron Roy
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 6-8 Sign up to receive your book & activity packet. Visit the library to discuss the book, learn about similar books, and complete an activity. Registrations in-person at the Children's Desk.
Adult Sign Language: Conversational ASL - Signing with DLC - Spring 2025
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Includes conversational phrases and facts about the deaf community & culture.
41st Annual Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - Writing Prompt - "Half Empty or Half Full?"
Thu, Feb 13, All day
Largo Public Library
Open to all Pinellas County Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Public, Private, Parochial, and Home School Students
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - English Language Learning in a classroom setting for adults
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Pre-K Pals
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 3 - 5 Join in the fun with stories, songs, crafts, and more that help to encourage the development of early literacy and school readiness skills. For children ages 3 to 5 with an adult helper.
Tinker Lab- Paint and Slingshots
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 8-12  Feb 13- Paint and Slingshots - Make a sign you design with paint fired from slingshots. This will be messy.
Registration opens Thursday, January 16 2025 at 4:00pm
41st Annual Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition - Writing Prompt - "Half Empty or Half Full?"
Fri, Feb 14, All day
Largo Public Library
Open to all Pinellas County Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Public, Private, Parochial, and Home School Students
AARP Tax-Aide - Income Tax Assistance
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Rooms A and B
Assistance is on a first come, first served basis. Sign up opens each scheduled day at 9:30am. Individuals must sign in with an AARP volunteer. Unofficial sign-in sheets will not be honored.
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - English Language Learning in a classroom setting for adults
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Fun With Friends
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5 & under Come hang out with your littles and socialize with other adults on a select Friday each month.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 10:30am
Valentine?s Bingo
Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5 - 12 Join us for a few rounds of a specially themed Bingo game that includes Cupid, hearts, flowers, and much more!
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