Tuesday, February 1st, 10:30 a.m. Special Storytime! PJ Library & Jewish Academy of Orlando

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 10:30 a.m.

Maitland Public Library's Youth Services is proud to announce that we are having a Special Toddler/Preschooler Storytime, hosted by the PJ Library and sponsored by the Jewish Academy of Orlando.  Librarian Reba Gordon will lead the Storytime.  Following Storytime, there will be an activity and a snack.

As always, this program is FREE and open to the public.  You do not need to be a Maitland Library card holder to attend.

G'Day! Culture Club heads down under to Australia! Wednesday, Jan 12th at 4pm!

For kids in K-5th grade; younger sibs are welcome with accompanying adult.

Culture Club heads for the country continent of Australia today, Wednesday, January 12th at 4pm in our Multipurpose Room. 

Gain insights into Australian culture, which is founded on notions of a ‘fair go’, love of the great outdoors and a dry sense of humour. Learn more about Australians - the Aboriginal culture, legendary folk heroes, modern day heroes and the diverse nationalities that make up modern Australian society.

Check out the quirky and interesting information about Australia, with facts across a range of areas, from record-breakers to Australian flora and fauna.

It's a multimedia presentation, a craft and everyone's favorite: a taste of Australia!

See you there!

This program is free and open to children in K-5th grade, although younger brothers and sisters are welcome with a supervising adult.  You do not need to be a Maitland Library card holder to participate.

TODAY! Favorite Tales at 2pm

THIS SATURDAY!  January 8th, 2pm!

Join us at 2pm for Favorite Tales! as we re-visit some of our favorite books, songs and more from 2010.  Hear the story of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, enjoy songs and videos that celebrate peace, non-violence and brotherhood.  Special guest: Kermit the Frog!

Stay after the show for a movie, craft and snack!

This program is FREE! and open to children of all ages.  You do not need to be a Maitland Library card holder to attend.

Happy Birthday, Zora Neale Hurston!

Zora Events At The Library:

January 7, 3 p.m. -

Zora's Birthday Celebration - come for refreshments and a mutlimedia presentation of "Jump at the Sun"

January 16, 3 p.m. - Book Discussion of "Their Eyes Were Watching God" - all welcome...even if you haven't read the book.

And in Eatonville:

Zora! Festival 2011

January 22 - January 30

see the events schedule at www.zorafestival.com





Youth Programming all January long!