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





Youth Programming all January long!

Nightmare Before Christmas program this Saturday 2 - 4 p.m!

December 18th from 2 - 4 p.m. 

Join us for a fun and musical filled time as we bring the hit movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas to life.  Enjoy live action skits, puppetry and sing-along songs from one of Tim Burton's greatest films!  Stay after the show for crafts and light refreshments.

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

See you there!

Santa Claus is coming to town! This Saturday! Winter Wonderland! 2 - 4 p.m.

December 11th at 2 p.m. - SANTA CLAUS IS COMING! Come and see the jolly ole elf himself and Mrs. Claus at our Winter Wonderland!  Includes Nightmare of the Nutcracker original story and performance, written and performed by Youth Service staff. Stories, music, crafts & candy galore!

Holiday Mail for Heroes

Maitland Public Library is proud to participate in the Red Cross' initiative Holiday Mail for Heroes.  At Storytime Tuesday morning, 10:30 a.m, please drop by and make a card for our men and women serving in the armed forces overseas.  While we are enjoying our peace, the comfort of our homes, and the loved ones around us, please take a moment to remember the servicemen and women - our friends and neighbors - who will be away from their loved ones this holiday season.  All materials will be provided.  You do not need to be a library card holder to participate.  And thank you!

If you can't make it tomorrow, the Holiday Mail for Heroes program will continue from now until Thursday, December 9th, during normal library hours.

National Gaming Day at the Library, Saturday, November 13th, 2 - 6 p.m! Two awesome events!

Join us Saturday, November 13th from 2 - 6 p.m. for two incredible events! First, as seen on TV, The Game Dudes are coming from 2 - 4 p.m. with their mobile gaming theater!

And if that's still not enough! From 4 - 6 p.m, join us for Live Clue! in the Multipurpose Room where YOU become one of the characaters of the popular board game. Solve the mystery and win some prizes! Everyone attending gets to join in the pizza grabbing, soda-chugging fun!

Be there or be really silly!

All of these events are totally FREE! and open to the public. You do not need to be a library card holder to attend. See you there!

Talk and Painting Workshop by Doreen and Robert Butler about Florida Highwaymen

  The evening on October 16th opened with Doreen Butler answering questions and talking of her quite artistic family of painters, their styles of painting, and who, exactly, the Florida Highwaymen were... and are.

  www.floridahighwaymenpaintings.com sums up the movement this way: "In the early 1950’s through the 1980’s a group of twenty-six African-American artists known as the "Florida Highwaymen" used vivid and bright colors to display the beautiful untouched Florida landscape. The Florida Highwaymen painted wind-bent palm trees, serene sunsets, churning oceans and bright red Poinciana trees. They painted from their garages and back yards on inexpensive Upson board and then on the weekends they would travel and sell their Highwaymen paintings to hotels, offices, businesses and individuals who appreciated the artwork for around $25 a piece."

Then Doreen introduced her father, Robert Butler, who eloquently described how he became a Highwayman painter,his love of Florida's natural beauty, and what he does now.

Meanwhile, Doreen painted a breath-taking Florida landscape, which Robert Butler put the finishing touches on.

This was signed, auctioned off, and a portion of the proceeds generously donated to the Maitland Library. Those in the audience had the priviledge of talking to Doreen and Robert Butler one-on-one during refreshments afterward. 

Thank you to Doreen and Robert Butler for the stellar presentation and generous donation; to Mark Shumard for the wonderful photography of the event; and to everone who attended.

We look forward to having another Florida Highwaymen event again soon!

You can see more about these painters at the Orlando History Center:

Against All Odds: The Art of the Highwaymen

A History Center Special 10th Anniversary Exhibit

September 25, 2010 thru January 2, 2011

www.theHistoryCenter.org/highwaymen

National Gaming Day at the Library, Saturday, November 13th, 1 - 6 p.m! Three awesome events!

Join us Saturday, November 13th from 1 - 6 p.m. for three incredible events!  First, READing Paws will be here from 1 - 3 p.m; reading, reinforcement and fun for kids of all ages.

Then!  The Game Dudes are coming from 2 - 4 p.m. with their mobile gaming theater!

And if that's still not enough!  From 4 - 6 p.m, join us for Live Clue! in the Multipurpose Room where YOU become one of the characaters of the popular board game.  Solve the mystery and win some prizes!  Everyone attending gets to join in the pizza grabbing, soda-chugging fun!

Be there or be really silly!

All of these events are totally FREE! and open to the public.  You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.  See you there!

Live Clue at the Library! 4pm, Saturday November 13th. Be there! Win prizes! Eat pizza! Kids 8 and up. 100% FREE!