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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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Bring your technology questions with devices and passwords to get one-on-one help! All technology related questions are welcome!
Sensory Hours
Tue, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - Teen Program Room
Enjoy a sensory-friendly quiet space with fidgets, weighted objects, and other tools to promote a calming environment.
Cold Process Soapmaking Workshop
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room B
Elementary Explorations- Balancing Act
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5-7 Oct 8 - Balancing Act - Build a working balance and enjoy anti-gravity challenges.
English Conversaton Club
Tue, Oct 08, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - Adult English Language Learning in a classroom setting
Wed, Oct 09, 9:30am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Baby Bookworms
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Join us for stories, music, and fun for everyone! For children ages 9 to 24 months with an adult helper.
Ukulele Strum Group
Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Rainbow Social
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - Teen Program Room
All students are welcome to this safe, inclusive hangout space for LGBTQIA+ teens and teen allies.
Code Squad (Ages 5-7)
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
Rescheduled
Chapter Chat @ The Juicebox - The Lincoln Highway by: Amor Towles
Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 23, 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.
Adults Read YA Book Club - Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker
Wed, Oct 09, 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!
Adult Sign Language: Beginner - Signing with DLC - Fall 2024
Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Bookworms Book Club | Ages 6-8 - The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin by Bella Swift
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Sign up to receive your book and activity packet. Visit the library to discuss the book, learn about similar books, and complete an activity. Registrations must be in-person at the Children's Desk.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Adult Sign Language: Conversational ASL - Signing with DLC - Fall 2024
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Includes conversational phrases and facts about the deaf community & culture
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - Adult English Language Learning in a classroom setting
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Pre-K Pals
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Dead Men Do Tell Tales - Reconstructing Life in a Community Using Deaf Certificates
Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Largo Public Library - Local History Room
Hybrid- Local History Room & Zoom
English Conversation Club
Thu, Oct 10, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Improve your speaking and listening skills through engaging conversational activities suitable for all proficiency levels.
Tinker Lab- Pumpkin-Pults
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 8-12  Oct 10 - Pumpkin-Pults - How far will your toy pumpkin fly?
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - Adult English Language Learning in a classroom setting
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Tween Time: Sweet But Tricky Treats
Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 8 - 12 Will you make an adorable black kitty cat or a gruesome ghoul? Using cupcakes, cookies, and tons of creativity, you?ll get to design some sweet treats for the spooky season.
Writers Special Interest Group - Every month on the 2nd Saturday
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Largo Public Library
Online Zoom Meeting
Play Chess!
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 6-12 Join us at the library on the second Saturday of every month for a game of chess.
Library LEGOs
Sat, Oct 12, 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.
Staff Development Day - Library Closed
Mon, Oct 14, All day
Largo Public Library
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - Adult English Language Learning in a classroom setting
Tue, Oct 15, 9:30am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Toddler Tales
Tue, Oct 15, 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.
The Witches of 1692
Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Largo Public Library - Local History Room
Hybrid- Local History Room & Zoom
PCSB ESOL Workshop - For English Learner and Spanish speaking Families
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Elementary Explorations- Stick To It
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5-7 Oct 15 - Stick To It - Fling flying fun darts that stick where they hit.
English Conversaton Club
Tue, Oct 15, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - Adult English Language Learning in a classroom setting
Wed, Oct 16, 9:30am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Baby Bookworms
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Join us for stories, music, and fun for everyone! For children ages 9 to 24 months with an adult helper.
SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs Of Elders
Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Largo Public Library - Sea Turtle Room
Ukulele Strum Group
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs Of Elders
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Largo Public Library - Sea Turtle Room
iPad/iPhone 101
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo Public Library - Adult Program Room
Curious to learn more about your iPad or iPhone? Join us for a program centered around getting started on these devices and you might even learn something about them that you didn't know.
SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs Of Elder
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo Public Library - Sea Turtle Room
Hour of Code (Ages 8-12)
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - STEAM Spot
Ages 5 - 7 with Adult Helper Learn basic computer programming skills in this fun 1-hour class featuring Bitsbox©. No coding experience necessary, but basic computer skills are recommended.
Anime Watch Party - In/Spectre (Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2)
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Largo Public Library - Teen Program Room
Hang out and watch anime with us!
Adult Sign Language: Beginner - Signing with DLC - Fall 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Cook-a-Book
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5 - 12 Following recipes helps to build a child?s reading comprehension and vocabulary. Join us as we read a few stories, followed by a specially themed snack. It?s fun for the whole family!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 18 2024 at 6:00pm
Adult Sign Language: Conversational ASL - Signing with DLC - Fall 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Includes conversational phrases and facts about the deaf community & culture
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - Adult English Language Learning in a classroom setting
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Pre-K Pals
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
The Sultana Disaster
Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Largo Public Library
Online Zoom Meeting
English Conversation Club
Thu, Oct 17, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
Improve your speaking and listening skills through engaging conversational activities suitable for all proficiency levels.
Lego Constructors
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - STEAM Spot
Ages 8-12 Use Lego WeDo 2.0 to build codable Lego projects.
Registration opens Thursday, September 19 2024 at 4:00pm
YourSELf in Bloom: A Social and Emotional Learning Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 4 - 8 Join us for an interactive storytime that focuses on developing social and emotional competencies through stories, crafts, and activities. Presented by Zero Suicide Partners of Pinellas.
Registration opens Thursday, September 19 2024 at 9:00am
Library Advocacy Board Meeting
Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Largo Public Library - Jenkins Room A
Meets every other month on the 3rd Thursday - meetings are scheduled for February, April, June, August, October, and December
Adult Daytime English Language Learning - Adult English Language Learning in a classroom setting
Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 2:15pm
Largo Public Library - ELL Classroom
SENSEploration
Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5 & under Check out this interactive program for littles to learn through exploration. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 18 2024 at 10:30am
Farm Bingo
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Largo Public Library - Childrens Program Room
Ages 5 - 12 Pigs, chicks, cows, and goats! Join us for some farm-themed fun. Win some cool prizes and get yourself ready to fall in love with playing Bingo!
Middle School Makers- Low Budget Launchers
Fri, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Largo Public Library - Teen Room
For Grades 6-8 Oct 18 - Low Budget Launchers - Don't be fooled; they pack a punch.
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