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





Youth Programming all January long!