Chill Out with Iced Tea

WOW! What a successful program! We had a fantastic turnout for our Sunday afternoon, "Chill Out with Iced Tea" program. The informative Bill Keene from Olde Cup & Saucer Tea Shoppe told the group about various types of loose tea to try. Of course, everyone got to sample some tea!

Winner of the Week One Drawing of the Maitland Adult Summer Reading Program

The winner of the free class at the Maitland Museum of Art is…
Karen, who recommends Road Dogs by Elmore Leonard – “A gripping story of friendship/loyalty among an unsavory cast of characters.”

And the runners-up are….

The Wise Heart: A Guide by Jack Kornfield recommended by Cathy –“ This book is a great introduction to Buddhism and its teachings for Westerners.”

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki recommended by Samin– “This book is very insightful and provided a foundation for financial management.”

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn recommended Brenda – “This is not a happy novel: in fact you’ll find it gritty and haunting and one that will make you thankful for the kind of life you have had up to this point. It is so compelling that you’ll find yourself rooting for the fictional Libby Day, hoping with all of your might that this author plans to reveal everything by the end of the book. Ms. Flynn does not disappoint in this carefully-crafted story! I’m heading back to the library today to check out her first book, Sharp Objects.”

Quick Silver by Neal Stephenson recommended by Mike

The Gate House by Nelson DeMille recommended by Patricia – “Excellent”

Unending Blues: Poems by Charles Simic, recommended by Jean – “Keen observer, clear language, but meaning sometimes elusive.”

A Darker Place by Jack Higgins, recommended by Bonnie – “Good adventure story and historical influences are correct.”

Roanoke by Margaret Lawrence, panned by Robert – “Turned out to be a soap opera”

Tree Dedicated in the Memory of Librarian Michelle Facto

Michelle Facto was an amazing and innovative member of the Maitland Public Library staff. She served as the library’s first Assistant Public Services Librarian starting in September 2007, and soon after she was promoted to the Public Services Librarian. Michelle shared many inventive ideas with staff and patrons, and her optimistic attitude was contagious. She was wonderful addition to the library team and dedicated the library profession; most of all, she was a vibrant and fun-loving person. We unfortunately lost her all too soon on June 30, 2008. Michelle will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

A Dahoon Holly tree was planted in Lake Lily Park in Michelle’s memory on Sunday, May 3rd as part of the City of Maitland’s Arbor Day Celebration. The tree is located to the left of the overlook located in front of the Maitland Civic Center. A memorial plaque will be placed by the tree this summer.

Honey for your Health

On Wednesday, May 20, Winter Park Honey's Beekeeper Jean presented a wonderfully informative presentation on beekeeping and how honey is beneficial to your health.

For more information on beekeeping and honey, check out Winter Park Honey web site, http://www.winterparkhoney.com/

Creating a Special Card for Mom

On Sunday the week before Mother's Day, a numbers of patrons spent part of the afternoon making special mother's day cards for their mom, aunts, and grandmas. The cards were original designs provided by the staff or some patrons created their own inspirations.

Happy Mother's Day!

Maitland Public Library Association @ Maitland Relay for Life

May started with an all-night fund-raiser to remember, honor and help those with cancer.

Maitland Library Association fielded one of the 19 teams at the Maitland Relay for Life May 1st and 2nd, held behind 555 Winderley Place, near Lake Destiny, and sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Janet Andrews, Karen Potter, Karen Gallagher, Bennie Rivera, Melissa Phillips and her son Ryan, Pat Russell and her friend Steve, Michelle Swiat, Joan Dye and her grandson Kyle, and Michael Cira had fun and supported the event at some point.

Both private businesses and public service organizations raised money throughout the night at their booths and through their paricipation in contests, and all had members on the "track," lit by luminaria and bopping to the music of the DJ.

Thanks to Bennie Rivera for representing the library on the track for 7 hours and to Pat Russell for doing an outstanding job organizing the team!

At the Library booth roasted corn, cookies and brownies complimented the offerings of coffee and comraderie at the VITAS booth and the pulled pork at the booth "next door."

Thanks to the generosity and RV of Janet Andrews, library staffers were able to catch a few "Z"s and attend the Closing Ceremonies in the morning. Thank you to all library staff, patron, friend and family supporters! We raised $730.oo, and had a blast as well!

Maitland Children's Art Festival

The Maitland Public Library participated in this year's Maitland Children's Art Festival. Miss Kristen and Miss Michelle helped children make some paper plate dream catchers to celebrate the Native American theme. Thanks to the Maitland Art Center for organizing the event and including the library. See you again next year!

<--Miss Michelle retells the Cherokee tale of how the turtle cracked his shell.

Friends of Maitland Public Library Spring Book Sale

Come one, come all!

...to the

Friends of the

Maitland Public Library's

Spring Book Sale

Thursday, April 16 - Sunday, April 19

Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Fall 2008 Friends book sale pictures

National Puppy Day Success!

National Puppy Day was a great success. Four adoption groups, the Maitland Police Dog, READing Paws, and Canine Companions for Independence were all in attendance. Check out some of the pictures below!





A big thanks to everyone who attended and the following participants:
Canine Companions for Independence
Marilee Kelly and Abby w/ READing Paws
Gold Coast Greyhound Rescue
Pet Rescue by Judy
Faith, Hope and Love Pet Rescue
Sgt. Ohalek and his canine police partner Alix

Dr. Seuss Party

Fun was had by all of the participants at our very own Dr. Seuss Birthday Party. We had some birthday cake, played Green Eggs and Ham (Seuss version of pin the tail on the donkey), made some artwork for the library and colored some Dr. Seuss coloring pages. Check out the pictures below. 

You can never start too young!!

Writing Workshop Saturday, March 7th, 1:30 p.m.

Workshop presenter Dale Slongwhite, owner of WriteLines in Altamonte Springs, has been writing all of her life, and presenting creative writing workshops professionally for six years.

She coaches writers of all ages. Her published works include a memoir, Gathering, and she is currently working on a book project with Florida Hospital. This will be Dale’s third writing workshop at the Maitland Public Library. We're glad to have her back!

Everyone is welcome. No registration is required. Bring your imagination (and a pencil)!
For more information about the workshop, contact the Maitland Library at 407-647-7700.

Off to a good start: "Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida" workshop

A big "thank you" goes to Ed Thralls, residential horticulture and master gardener coordinator for the Orange County Cooperative Extention, from Maitland Library and the attendees of his workshop, "Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida" on February 13th. Using props as well as Power Point slides, Ed showed when to start a successful garden (in February, for warm-weather vegetables), how to prepare the soil, and when Florida gardens "rest" (during June and July). Thank you, too, Ed, for the "Manual of Minor Vegetables" donated to the library's gardening section! We look forward to having you here again.

Vietnamese Spring Rolls @ MPL

Local author, HA RODA presented a program on how to make Vietnamese Spring Rolls at the Maitland Public LIbrary on Sunday, February 22. In addition, to learning to make the perfect spring roll, attendees learned about the history of Vietnamese foods and customs.

Resolve to Get Organized in 2009 Talk

Jeannine Carlisle, owner of Apex Organizing, inspired us Saturday in her informative talk and in-depth question-and-answer session. She emphasized setting reasonable goals and "just getting started" in getting de-cluttered, as well as introducing easy-to-remember acronyms like O.H.I.O. (only handle it once).

A display of books on organizing, some of which Jeannine mentioned, will be in the library Reading Room, along with a bibliography of other helpful resources for you to take home.

Thank you, Jeannine!

Second Saturday February 14th @ 3:00 p.m.

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day, Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday and the 100th birthday of the Lincoln Penny!

Crafts, stories, food, & FUN!

All ages are welcome!

The Perfect Cup of Tea - workshop

The Perfect Cup of Tea workshop was a success and the tea samplings were wonderful! Who knew that there were so many different types of tea?

Thanks to Olde Cup & Saucer Shoppe for their time and knowledge. We hope to have them back again.

Read the Book, See the Movie series

Thanks to all who attended the 1st Read the Book, See the Movie series.... The Water Horse the Legend of the Deep. It was a success!!

Our next Read the Book, See the Movie will be Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne. Date for the movie TBA.

READing Paws Success!s

Our first READing Paws program on Saturday, January 10 was a huge success. Thanks to Mari Lee and the READing Paws  volunteers for all of their help. Check out some of the pictures below:

New Programs being offered......

Thursday, January 15 @ 7:30 p.m. Investing During These Volatile Times.
Presented by Matt Kelly and Evan Joffe with Smith Barney

As part of the Read the Book, See the Movie Series......
Saturday, January 17 @ 3:00 p.m. Movie: The Water horse: The Legend of the Deep

Celebrating Hot Tea Month
Sunday, January 18 @ 2:00 p.m. The Perfect Cup of Tea
Presented by Olde Cup & Saucer Shoppe

MPL has a New Librarian!

Please join us in welcoming Pat Russell as the new Assistant Public Services Librarian at the Maitland Public Library. Stop by and say hello!

Teen Advisory Group

Do you want to have a say about what happens at your library?
Do you have an idea for a program?
What do you want to see at your library?
Need community service hours?

Then Join T.A.G.

Here’s what we plan to do:
-Design and write “Teen News”
-Make suggestions for movies, books and CDs to add to the library collection
-Decide on types of upcoming programs that you would like to see at the library
-Have fun!

Come on down to the library on the third Monday every month from 7:45-8:45 pm. The dates are listed below:
January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20 & May 18

One hour of community service per meeting will be awarded to participants, so remember to bring your paperwork.

Holiday Hours

JUST A REMINDER!



The library will be closed on Wednesday December 24 and Thursday December 25 for the holidays.

The Maitland Public Library will also close early @ 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday December 31 and will be closed all day on Thursday January 1, 2009!

Make Your Own Holiday Cards

THIS SATURDAY @ 2:00 p.m.

The Holidays are here again and that means sending cards to family and friends. The library can help you make your very own holiday cards without the use of a computer or fancy expensive equipment. Just bring along your creativity and we will provide the supplies to make one of your own cards to bring home. Registration is required so that we know ahead of time how many supplies we need to bring. Questions? Call the library at 407-647-7700.

Happy Thanksgiving

Just as a reminder, the library will be closing at 6:00 pm on Wednesday November 26 and we will be closed all day on Thursday November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Help us Welcome...

The library welcomes two new employees and congratulates one current employee on a new position.

Melissa Phillips is our new Public Services Librarian. She comes to us with a background of service at Universal Map Company and AAA.

Deborah Mize joined the staff as Technical Services Librarian after a fourteen-year career with the Seminole County Library System.

Michelle Swiat joined the library staff last year as Assistant Public Services Librarian and recently moved to the Youth Services Librarian position.

We are so happy to have these talented professionals working with us. Stop in and say “hello” when you can!

Meet the Author

Join Wright Gres, previous resident of Maitland, as he talks about his travels that led to his first book, Macedonia Passage. This event will take place on Saturday November 1st at 2 p.m. If you have any questions. please call the library at 407-647-7700.

Semiannual Book Sale

It's here! The Friends of the Library semiannual book sale will begin Thursday October 2 and run through Sunday October 5. Come and browse the hundreds of books, movies and music at amazing prices. After you have made your purchases, wander over to Lake Lily to enjoy the Rotary Arts Festival, which runs from Friday October 3 until Sunday October 5. Visit this link for more information on the Arts Festival