Saturday, Nov 12, 10am-2pm: Children's READing Fest!

Be there or be really silly!

October 6: Jumpstart's Read for the Record

What are you doing on October 6? How does breaking a world reading record while raising awareness about America’s achievement gap sound?

Join us as we participate in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® presented in partnership with Pearson Foundation. Its a national campaign that mobilizes adults and children to close the early education achievement gap by setting a reading world record.

This annual campaign allows Americans to demand that all children receive the quality early education they deserve. On October 6, 2011, more than 2 million voices will call for an end to America’s early education achievement gap by reading Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney – setting a world record in the process!

Get involved at www.readfortherecord.org to help Jumpstart close the early education achievement gap:

1. Pledge to Read: Submit your official pledge and help us reach more than 2.1 MILLION children.

2. Spread the Word: Use our simple tools to educate your friends and family about America’s early education achievement gap and invite them to read.

For more information visit http://www.readfortherecord.org/

Book Sale on the Library's Front Lawn!

Friends of Maitland Public Library

Book Sale

on the

Library's

Front Lawn!

Saturday, October 1

Sunday, October 2

12:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

Visit the new Friends Bookstore

inside the Library!

Novel Destinations Book Reviews

 

Here are the Novel Destinations Book Reviews.  We want to thank everyone for participating.  Everyone did a very good job and a lot of good literature was read and shared.  Hopefully this will inspire you to read one or all of the following books, which have been recommended by your fellow reading enthusiasts.

The Paris Wife by Paula McClain, reviewed by Doris S. (4 suitcases): “The Paris Wife is historical fiction.  The title refers to Hadley Richardson Hemingway who was Ernest Hemingway’s first wife.  They start out in Chicago with a whirlwind courtship and marriage and set sail for Paris.  There, they become “the Golden Couple” of an interesting group-The Lost Generation (F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda, Gertrude Stein, etc.)  There’s lots of partying, drinking and intrigue and at the same time, Ernest Hemingway is struggling to find his voice as a writer.  “The Sun Also Rises” is a reflection of this period of their life in Paris.”

The Lost City of Z by David Grann, reviewed by Doris S. (5 suitcases): “This book is a real life tale of adventure in the Amazon-“Deadly Ob-session in the jungle” Complete with hostile Indians-Cannibals, shrunken heads, ferocious insects and deadly diseases.  Story of Percy Fawcett, English explorer, searching for El Dorado and lost civilizations, and the author’s own quest to find Fawcetts remains.  Well written.”

The Snowman by Jo Nesbo, reviewed by Barbara B.: “Another Crime Thriller from Norway.  Bone chilling, family dynamics with twists and turns with sinister results over 20 years-revolving around a Snowman-a terrifying game with results devised by the killer.”

The House at Riverton by Kate Morton, reviewed by Barbara B.: “Selling 1920’s WW I (1924) 1999. Family Secrets. Romance.  Memories of a 98 year old widow how servitude, love, war, family and secrets shape the lives of a family around a place Riverton and how suspense and passion- is a “meditation or memory.””

A Nose for Justice by Rita Mae Brown, reviewed by Barbara B. (5 suitcases): “Selling a Nevada Ranch.  Twists and turns solving a 1800 murder.  Love and adventure. Protecting water supply.  And ranch’s connection to Buffalo Bill.”

The Nick Adams Stories by Ernest Hemingway, reviewed by Cathy J. (4 suitcases): “Nick’s life often paralleled Hemingway’s.  These stories are written in a deliberately simple style with short, sparse sentences.  They still manage to convey the personality of Nick Adams. (Hemingway’s fictional altar ego) in these vignettes of his life from boyhood on, and many reflect Hemingway’s own life and his deep appreciation of the natural world around us.”

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton, reviewed by Barbara B.: (5 suitcases): “Very good intertwine of family from 1900, 1975 and 2005 from London to Australia with lots of twists and turns.”

The Pacts by Jennifer Sturman, reviewed by Barbara B.: “Fun series about a group of young women who stick together through thick and thin and have a yearly reunion.  Always getting into trouble a mystery and intrigue.”

Dying to Decorate by Cindy Salzman, reviewed by Barbara B. (5 suitcases): Parallel story from present day, Civil War and Underground Railroad.  There are also great recipes as well.

Crime and Clutter by Cynthia S. Salzmann, reviewed by Barbara B. (5 suitcases): “Parallel story from present day to turmoil of 60’s and anti-war.  Great recipes also.”

Julia’s Hope by Leisha Kelly, reviewed by Barbara B. (5 suitcases): “Family during 129 depression forces to leave their home for promise of a future which fell through.  How survival takes place against all odds.”

The Snowman by Nesbo, Jo, reviewed by Kay (5 suitcases): “I enjoy reading Scandinavian mysteries because they are set in a different political and social culture.  Jo Nesbo falls under this criteria and does it very well.  Norway, as the plot goes has never experienced a serial killer before the Snowman.  I normally don’t read serial killer books, but set in the Norway Culture and the clever plot construction drops you in and you start thinking along with the protagonist, a creature out of American Noir.  It’s a unique blend of noir and new and worth a read.”

Elizabeth Street by Laurie Fabiano, reviewed by Gail L.: “This is Laurie Fabiano first novel although she has written other non-fiction books.  Her portrait of the Italian-American immigrant experience is dead-on.  This engrossing cross-generational saga centers on the experiences of Giovanna Costa, from the small Italian fishing village where she is born to the bustling streets of New York’s Lower East Side where she struggles to raise her family and make a living as a midwife after the death of her first husband.

In America, the resourceful Giovanna and her second husband eventually open a fruit and vegetable stand, attracting the unwanted attentions of the notorious Black Hand crime organization.  When Giovanni refuses to meet their demands, her daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom.  Basing this story-including the kidnapping-on her own family’s immigrant experiences, Fabiano provides a wealth of period detail with an authentic sense of time, place, and community.  A very enjoyable read.”

Saturday, September 10, 2-4pm: Second Saturday Celebrates the USA!

It's an all ages interactive presentation!

Join us for a musical celebration of America as we travel through musical time, from Folk to Jazz to Rock 'n' Roll to Pop.  It's an informative, fun, patriotic, audience participation required good time!

Stay after the show for light refreshments a craft and a movie!

Make a card for Grandparent's Day!

Be there or be really silly!

Audio books and E-books are back!

Audio books and E-books are back!

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AudioBook
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E-Book
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Saturday, August 13th; 2-4pm: Return to Arabian Nights!

Second Saturday

takes us back to

The Arabian Nights! 

Join us from 2 - 4 p.m. for two hours of puppet shows, stories, singing, crowd participation (get your dancing sandals on!), lots of music, crafts, a snack and a movie (Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, rated PG).

This youth services program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a Maitland Library card holder to attend.

See you there!

Wednesday, August 10th: Culture Club heads for Venezuela!

iVamos a Venezuela!

Culture Club heads for Venezuela this month! 

Join us for an hour-long informative trip that includes multimedia, dance, a craft, and everyone's favorite, a taste of Venezuela!  We will have two presenters from the country of Venezuela.

iHasta miercoles!

This free program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a Maitland Library card holder to attend.

TODAY! Thursday, July 28th, 2-4pm: Tampa Taiko performs!

Tampa Taiko is a professional drumming ensemble that has performed their unique style for a vast array of audiences, performing at festivals, concert halls, schools, workshops, summer camps, corporate and VIP events. Using a collection of taiko drums made by themselves from discarded barrels, Tampa Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles of drumming, bringing a contemporary vibrance to an ancient martial artform.

This FREE! Summer Reading program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a Maitland library card holder to attend.

See you there!

Thursday, July 21: Didgeridoo Down Under! 2-4pm

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show (DDU) is a high-energy, Australia-themed program that combines music, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building and audience participation. DDU is interactive, educational and super fun ... a one-of-a-kind musical & cultural experience for all ages!

Darren Liebman created DDU in 2003, and since then it has evolved into one of the most popular "edu-tainment" programs in the U.S.  Darren and his didg mates perform year-round at schools, libraries, festivals and other venues. They have presented more than 3,000 shows and workshops at 1,800-plus venues for well over 300,000 viewers and participants!

TODAY! Thursday, July 14th: Journey to Africa!

Kuumba Dancers & Drummers

The dancers and percussionists of Kuumba's junior and senior companies entertain and educate with a program featuring traditional African dances and music from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Senegal. Authentic costumes from those countries add vibrant color to the performances by this professional dance troupe, led by Natalie Jackson.

The Kuumba Dancers and Drummers have played a variety of colleges, schools, libraries, corporate events and festivals throughout Florida. The ensemble has opened concerts for several internationally known artists, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, King Sunny Ade, Chief Ebenezer.

This Youth Services Summer Reading Program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

See you there!

Culture Club this Wednesday heads across America!

This month, Culture Club is going on a road trip across America!

Join us for an hour of songs, travel videos, and more...all about America! 

We'll also have a craft, a movie and everyone's favorite...a taste of America!

See you there!

This Summer Reading Program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

Thursday, June 30th: Alligator Annie!

Alligators are stirring deep in the swamps! But do not fear!

Alligator Annie is here!

Come hear one of Florida's best storytellers as she brings stories of Old FLorida to life with the dulcimer, songs and more!

Stay after the show and make a craft, and enjoy some light refreshments.

This free program is aimed at children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.

See you there!

This Saturday! June 25th: Arabian Nights: Epic program!

Join us for an exciting journey into
Arabian Nights!
 complete with a musical caravan, dancers, venomous (puppet) snakes, stories and more!

This free Summer READing program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade. 
You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.

See you there!

Friday, June 23: Journey to Israel! 2-5pm

Shalom!  Welcome to Israel!  Journey to the Middle East and explore this ancient land.  Wander the streets of historic Jerusalem in a multimedia presentation.  Stay after the presentation for a craft and everyone's favorite some authentic food!

This presentation will be repeated, first at 2pm and again at 4pm!

This Summer Reading program is free and open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.

Beach Party! Thursday, June 23rd, 2-4pm

Rain or shine, we're going to the beach!

Join us for two hours of fun, music, crafts and refreshments!

Nani the Polynesian Dancer will be there, bringing Polynesian culture to life!  Experience an exciting music and dance tour of the Pacific Islands with Nani, the Hawaiian Dancer. Nani has appeared at Busch Gardens and throughout Tampa Bay.

This Summer Reading program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

Free and open to the public!



Dad's Rule this Friday!

Join us Friday, June 17th for our

Dad's Rock Movie Marathon!

Here's the line-up!

10am-1140am:   Cheaper By the Dozen
1140am-150pm: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
150pm-350pm:   Tron: Legacy
350pm-520pm:   Shrek the Third

Keep it reel, Maitland!



Thursday, June 16th, 2-4pm: Get ready to cut some rugs, Maitland!

We're dusting off the vinyl and bringing back all the songs that were number one in the charts, and number one in your hearts!

Join us for At the Hop as we introduce kids (K-5th grade) to the story of rock and roll!  Enjoy live action skits, puppet shows, and lots of crowd participation at the only sock hop in town!

After the show, we'll be enjoying vintage sodas and a light snack, plus a cool craft.

Be there or be square, daddy-o!

TODAY! Saturday, June 11 from 2-4pm! a Grimm's Fairy Tales production!

Join us as we journey into the world of the Brother's Grimm, first with a puppet show, then a live skit, then a famous storyteller will weave a magic spell of fairy tales that will astound you!  Sing for your feast and then do a craft!

We will be showing the hit movie Tangled!

Free and open to children entering Kindergarten to 5th grade. 

Younger siblings, friends and neighbors are welcome to attend, but must have a supervising adult with them at all times.

We'll see you there!

Friday, June 10th: Kid's Stories From the Sea Movie Marathon!

All day Friday, June 10th!  From 10am-6pm!

Back to back favorite movies from the sea for the whole family!

Here's the line-up!

10am - 11am: Backyardigans: Into the Deep

11am-1:30pm: 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea

1:30pm - 3:00pm: Atlantis: the Lost Empire

3:00pm - 4:30pm: Shark Tale

4:30pm - 6pm: Finding Nemo

See you there!

Thursday, May 9th: Save the Manatee Club!

Join us for a musical and educational experience all about one of Florida's most beloved natives: the manatee with

Save the Manatee Club, and Maitland Library's Youth Services crew.

Stay after the presenation for light refreshments and a craft.

This program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

See you there!

Wednesday, June 8th, Culture Club heads for Polynesia!

Aloha!

Join Youth Services as Culture Club sets their sites on Polynesia with Nani, the Hawaiian Sunset Dancer!  Experience an exciting music and dance tour of the Pacific Islands. Nani has appeared at Busch Gardens and throughout Tampa Bay.

Stay after the show for light refreshments and a craft.

This program is designed for children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

Let's get it started! Children's Summer Reading starts just next week!

One World, Many Stories is the theme, so put on your sunblock, we've got a blistering line-up!  We've got 20 days of programming in June alone!

Here's the link! http://www.maitlandpubliclibrary.org/YSSummer%20Reading%202011.pdf

We hope to see you all summer long!

Get reading, Maitland!

Attention Judy Moody fans!

Youth Poetry Contest Awards Reception, Wednesday, May 18th!

The Awards Reception for our Youth Poetry contest will be held in the Library's Multipurpose Room at 6pm on Wednesday, May 18th. 

We look forward to seeing all of our entrants and their families! Even if you did not enter the contest, please drop by to hear the winning entries read out loud by the winners. 

Congratulations to our winners and many thanks for your support of the contest, National Poetry Month and your Maitland Public Library!

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Saturday, May 14th, 10am - 6pm

Children's Art Festival this Saturday, Apr 30, 10am-2pm!

Join us for a memorable day at the Children's Art Festival on Packwood from 10am-2pm!  Enjoy puppet shows, musical stories and live performances from our Youth Services Department! 

We will also be having a Mother's Day craft and Raffle with tons of book prizes for your children!  Everything at the Library booth is 100% FREE!

See you there!

(don't forget your sunscreen!)

We're back! All programs now in the Multipurpose Room!

Join us for Storytime back in Maitland Public Library's Multipurpose Room!

After a long and highly successful Booksale, all programs will now be held in the Multipurpose Room!  Thank you all for your support of the Booksale and your patience with the programming shift to the Civic Center.

A huge THANK YOU! to the Maitland Civic Center for their support of Youth Services' programming... You're the best!

Only 4 days left to enter the Youth Poetry Contest!

FREE Paperbacks and Magazines all day today!

This year EVERYTHING must go!We still have a massive selection. 



 
Come and grab some amazing bargains!

See you there!

 

Proceeds benefit Maitland Public Library

Special Storytime on the Lawn this week!

You and as many guests as you can bring are cordially invited to attend...

Storytime on the Lawn!

Join us at 10:30 a.m, Tuesday, April 12th

In celebration of National Library Week, we will be having our Tuesday morning Storytime on the library's front lawn (facing Maitland Boulevard).  Refreshments will be served and blankets for the lawn provided.  Bring your friends and neighbors, a snack with you, or your favorite blanket and enjoy a great Storytime!

See you there!

Lawn area is gated and fenced for children's safety.  In the event of inclement weather, Storytime will be held in the Maitland Civic Center, just next door to the library.

This Saturday! April 9th, Youth Poetry Workshop, 2-4pm with Elaine Person

for Ages 8 - 18

Youth Poetry Workshop

Saturday, April 9th

2:00pm-4:00pm

- In congruent with the Library's Youth Poetry Contest, Take Me Away..., local poet and author
  Elaine Person will present a 2-hour workshop on poetry writing for ages 8 - 18.

- During the workshop, young poets will learn the basics of poetry writing and how to strengthen their
  writing.

- Workshop will be held at the Maitland Civic Center, next door to the library

We're having a Poetry Contest! With CASH prizes!

Youth Programming meeting at Maitland Civic Center from April 1st - 25th!

It's that time again!  Time for the Booksale!  And that means, all Youth Services programming will be held at the Maitland Civic Center, just next door to the Library from April 1st- 25th.

Patrons attending Youth Programs - Storytimes, READing Buddies and Culture Club, are welcome to park at the Library or the Civic Center.  We are keeping our regular schedule for all Youth Services programming.  See you there!

A big THANK YOU! to Maitland Civic Center for once more helping us out and bringing you uninterupted programming!

You Missed It! Saturday, March 5th, 6-9pm, Teen Tween Mardi Gras Dance Party!

This Saturday! Feb 12th 2-4pm

It's time for

Second Saturday!
Feb12th, 2-4pm

Join Youth Services for a fun-filled good time as we celebrate Valentine's Day!

The program will feature stories, songs, a short puppet show, Valentine crafts, light refreshments and a movie!

All ages are welcome.  Free and open to the public.  You do not need to be a Maitland Library card holder to attend.

New Children's Section Coming! Help the Dream Come True! Donate Today!

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