Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 1:43 pm

Gulfport Library     
5501 28th Ave. So.  
893-1074 or fax 344-6386

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 GULFPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY - PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS

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TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

One-on-One Computer Instruction: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 am-1:00 pm. First come, first served.

Adult/All Ages Programs 

Free Thinkers Open AA (Twelve Step) Meeting: Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm.  FMI: Call 727-360-9069.

Gulfport Prompt Short Story Writers: Wednesdays at 10:00 am. (previously known as Gulfport Creative Short Story Writers). 

Women’s AA Club: Fridays, 5:45 – 6:45 pm. FMI, call 893-1073.

SCORE Counseling: Tues., May 28. FREE & helpful advice from experienced business professionals the fourth Tuesday of every month. Call 893-1073 FMI & to schedule an appointment.

Suncoast Hospice Bereavement Counseling for Widows & Widowers: Tues., May 21 – June 25, 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Must attend by the 2nd session in order to participate in this group. Call 727-523-3455 to register (not registering via email).

Beginning Digital Camera Workshop: Sat., June 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Want to have more fun and get better results when using your camera? Cathy Salustri shows you how. Limited to 15 participants, pre-register at the Reference Desk or call 727-893-1073.

Intermediate Digital Camera Workshop: Sat., June 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Completion of Beginning class on June 15 is pre-requisite to attend Intermediate class.

Coffee/Talk Book Club: Thurs., June 20, 11:00 am. **Note new time.  Discussion of Light in August by William Faulkner, over coffee & light refreshments. Stop by the Circulation Desk to pick up a copy. Sponsored by Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Library. Please call 893-1073 FMI.

Children/Family Programs

StoryTime: Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 am, Come read stories & sing songs selected for preschoolers. Meet other caregivers in the community. Youth Services area around the rocking chair by the Easy books. FMI, contact Cailey at 893-1133 or cklasson@mygulfport.us. 

Summer Storytime & Summer Storytime Garden Jamboree: Join us every Thursday for stories & activities selected for toddlers & preschoolers. Don’t miss our special SS Garden Jamboree on the last Thursday of every month this summer. Sing songs, play instruments & have a great time in the new Circle of Friends Garden! Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 am. 

**Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party: Saturday, June 8, 12 – 3 pm. Play games & win prizes! Join us as we launch a super season of FREE summer fun!  FMI, call 893-1073.

Dig into Reading Summer Reading Program for Grades K-5:

DinoMight Dino Day!: We’ll dig for fossils & create our own. Wed., June 12, 2 – 3 pm.

Swashbuckling Pirate Party!: Arrhhggg matey, we’ll be joined by a real life pirate & learn about life on the high seas! Wed., June 19, 2 – 3 pm.

Painting Garden Pots!: Put your own personal touch on a terracotta pot for your home garden! Wed., June 26, 2 – 3 pm.

For more details call Cailey, Youth Services Librarian, 727-893-1073.

Teen Programs

Teen Game Zone: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 pm. Come challenge your friends on the latest XBOX 360 games or just hangout. Free Refreshments. FMI, call 893-1074 & ask for Cailey or Sheri.

Beneath the Surface Teen Summer Reading Program: 

Zombie Tag!: Wed., June 12, 4 – 6 pm. Ever wanted to turn your friends into a zombie? Now you can! You’ll be rewarded for spreading the zombie apocalypse with Gatorade, snacks & a movie afterward. 

Medieval Fashions: Wed., June 19, 4 – 6 pm. We’ll be making chainmail (that cool armor you see at the Renaissance Fair). Come on down & armor yourself medieval style!

Return to Middle Earth: Wed., June 26, 4 – 6 pm. Come hang out and watch The Hobbit and make your own hobbit terrarium and learn to write your name in elvish.

For more details call Cailey, Youth Services Librarian, 727-893-1073.

Open Monday-Friday: 10am-7pm 
& Saturday: 10 am-4 pm

All meetings and programs are
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

PROGRAMS AND DATES ARE 
SUBJECT TO CHANGE

For more information, call: 893-1074
or check our website  
www.mygulfport.us/gpl