Safety Harbor Library News

We have a new database!  Chilton Vehicle Repair Online!!! ChiltonLibrary provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks. Check it out on our website!
http://www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/library 
Click on Online Resources, then Databases, and scroll to the bottom!!!

We have a new database!  Chilton Vehicle Repair Online!!! ChiltonLibrary provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks. Check it out on our website!

http://www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/library 

Click on Online Resources, then Databases, and scroll to the bottom!!!

Author Talk and Book Signing:  Sunflowers:  A Novel of Vincent Van Gogh, by Sheramy Bundrick 
                             Saturday, December 12 - 2:00 pm
Meet Sheramy Bundrick, Times Festival of Reading author, art historian and professor at USF.  Copies of her  well received debut novel will be available for sale and signing.   Light refreshments served. 
“A knockout debut novel… an impressive volume of suspense, delight, and heartbreak.”  -Publishers Weekly

Author Talk and Book Signing:  Sunflowers:  A Novel of Vincent Van Gogh, by Sheramy Bundrick 

                             Saturday, December 12 - 2:00 pm

Meet Sheramy Bundrick, Times Festival of Reading author, art historian and professor at USF.  Copies of her  well received debut novel will be available for sale and signing.   Light refreshments served. 

“A knockout debut novel… an impressive volume of suspense, delight, and heartbreak.”  -Publishers Weekly

Library Board Members Needed!

We are seeking new members for all Library Boards. 

Library Advisory Committee:  We are seeking residents interested in serving on the Library Advisory Committee. Members are appointed by the City Commission.  Applications are available at City Hall or at the Library. 

Library Foundation:  Seeking board members and general memberships. 

Friends of the Library:  Seeking general memberships. 

Contact Kathy Middleton, 724-1525 x101 for more information.

Author Talk and Book Signing – The Safety Harbor Public Library will host St. Petersburg author Tracy Darity.  Learn more about her writing and hear a reading from her debut novel He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not! on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 pm.  Copies available for sale and signing.   For more information, call 724-1525 x112.

Author Talk and Book Signing – The Safety Harbor Public Library will host St. Petersburg author Tracy Darity.  Learn more about her writing and hear a reading from her debut novel He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not! on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 pm.  Copies available for sale and signing.   For more information, call 724-1525 x112.

The Safety Harbor Public Library will host a free educational program, ADHD:  Answers for a Healthy Solution, on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 pm.  The program is presented by Cheryl Healey, wellness coach and author of ADHD – The Bigger Picture.  Learn about a new way of thinking about ADHD, how it is treated, and tips to create harmony and wellness within your child. Call 724-1425 x112 for more information.

The Safety Harbor Public Library will host a free educational program, ADHD:  Answers for a Healthy Solution, on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 pm.  The program is presented by Cheryl Healey, wellness coach and author of ADHD – The Bigger Picture.  Learn about a new way of thinking about ADHD, how it is treated, and tips to create harmony and wellness within your child. Call 724-1425 x112 for more information.

Thursday, October 22, 6:30 PM:  Author, tenor, and former radio host Philip Tropea will present his novel, Marco, and sing “Trees” for his audience.
Meet Marco, a world-famous tenor in hiding. This new book tells of a superstar with fame and fortune, suffering from a rarely-detected illness and unbearable stress.  Fear can profoundly affect any person’s life, especially when it leads to  despair.  This is the theme that drives a fascinating story about the artistic personality.

Thursday, October 22, 6:30 PM:  Author, tenor, and former radio host Philip Tropea will present his novel, Marco, and sing “Trees” for his audience.

Meet Marco, a world-famous tenor in hiding. This new book tells of a superstar with fame and fortune, suffering from a rarely-detected illness and unbearable stress.  Fear can profoundly affect any person’s life, especially when it leads to  despair.  This is the theme that drives a fascinating story about the artistic personality.

P.O.S.H. (Players of Safety Harbor) Library Theatre Troupe presents a dinner theater performance of Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa’s Baranoff Theater, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 6:30 pm.
Tickets are $39.95 per person and are available at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd Street N., Safety Harbor.  For more information, call 727-724-1525 x104.

P.O.S.H. (Players of Safety Harbor) Library Theatre Troupe presents a dinner theater performance of Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa’s Baranoff Theater, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $39.95 per person and are available at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd Street N., Safety Harbor.  For more information, call 727-724-1525 x104.

Retirement Options Seminar

The Safety Harbor Public Library announces a workshop on Retirement Living Options on Thursday, October 15, 6:15 pm. 

Topics include retirement options available to seniors today and how to plan for them.  Learn the differences between Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Home Health Care as well as Rental and Life Care Communities. Find out why seniors are living longer, more productive lives with a variety of options. 

Presented by Judy Stump, LPN and Community Relations Director at Regency Oaks and Rory O’Connor, Financial Advisor with EdwardJones. 

The library is located at 101 2nd Street N., Safety Harbor.  For more information, call 727-724-1525 x112.

Great Books Discussion: Fans of Jane Austen and zombies, or both, are invited to the next meeting of the Safety Harbor Public Library Great Books Discussion Group on Monday, October 12, 6:30 pm. This month’s discussion is about the surprise bestselling mash up of Jane Austen’s classic and modern novel, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, written by Seth Grahame-Smith. Reading the book is not a prerequisite for this discussion. The group meets monthly at the library, 101 2nd Street. N., Safety Harbor. For more information call, 724-1525 x112.

Great Books Discussion: Fans of Jane Austen and zombies, or both, are invited to the next meeting of the Safety Harbor Public Library Great Books Discussion Group on Monday, October 12, 6:30 pm. This month’s discussion is about the surprise bestselling mash up of Jane Austen’s classic and modern novel, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, written by Seth Grahame-Smith. Reading the book is not a prerequisite for this discussion. The group meets monthly at the library, 101 2nd Street. N., Safety Harbor. For more information call, 724-1525 x112.

Pet Food Savvy

The Safety Harbor Public Library announces: 

Pet Food Savvy – A Program for Pet Owners

Presented by pet food advocate Susan Thixton, on Monday, October 5, at 6:30 pm.  Do you really know what you are feeding your dog or cat?  Some ingredients may surprise you!  The library is located at 101 2nd Street N., Safety Harbor.  The program is free. 

For more information, call 724-1525 x112.

Join us Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 pm.  Chantal Korkis will talk about her book: 
The College Conqueror’s Handbook: Everything from the How To’s, What If’s, and Uh-Oh’s in College
A must have for students!  Copies for sale and signing.  Also, don’t miss the College Conqueror’s Seminar on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 pm. 
This free workshop is geared to help equip high school students with the foundation needed to succeed in college.  The  seminar walks students through the many facets of college life, what to expect while there, and how to overcome the many obstacles that may come in their way.  
Please call to register for this free, informative workshop at 724-1525 x112.  For more information visit:  http://collegeconquerorworkshop.com/
 
 

Join us Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 pm.  Chantal Korkis will talk about her book: 

The College Conqueror’s Handbook: Everything from the How To’s, What If’s, and Uh-Oh’s in College

A must have for students!  Copies for sale and signing.  Also, don’t miss the College Conqueror’s Seminar on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 pm. 

This free workshop is geared to help equip high school students with the foundation needed to succeed in college.  The  seminar walks students through the many facets of college life, what to expect while there, and how to overcome the many obstacles that may come in their way.  

Please call to register for this free, informative workshop at 724-1525 x112.  For more information visit:  http://collegeconquerorworkshop.com/

 

 

 Wednesday, September 30 - 2:00 pm
Join us for a discussion with author Marshall Frank, a retired captain from the Metro-Dade Police and an author of nine books, both fiction and non-fiction.  His latest release, Criminal InJustice in America:  Essays by a Career Cop releases in November.  For more information, visit www.marshallfrank.com.
Copies of his books available for sale and signing.

 Wednesday, September 30 - 2:00 pm

Join us for a discussion with author Marshall Frank, a retired captain from the Metro-Dade Police and an author of nine books, both fiction and non-fiction.  His latest release, Criminal InJustice in America:  Essays by a Career Cop releases in November.  For more information, visit www.marshallfrank.com.

Copies of his books available for sale and signing.

Meet author and master gardener Barbara Barker at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd Street, N., Safety Harbor on Tuesday, September 22, at 2:00 pm.  Ms. Barker will present her book, Container Gardening for Health: The 12 most important fruits and vegetables for your organic garden.  Copies of her book will be available for sale and signing.  Free seedlings while supplies last.  For more information, call 724-1525 x112.

Meet author and master gardener Barbara Barker at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd Street, N., Safety Harbor on Tuesday, September 22, at 2:00 pm.  Ms. Barker will present her book, Container Gardening for Health: The 12 most important fruits and vegetables for your organic garden.  Copies of her book will be available for sale and signing.  Free seedlings while supplies last.  For more information, call 724-1525 x112.

Memoir Seminar 
Thursday, September 17- 6:30 pm 
Have you ever intended to write your memories for your family, pen poetry drawn from life, or keep a journal or diary? 
 Have you thought of writing your  memoir? 
 Join facilitator, Jan Golden for reflection,writing, encouragement, and sound
writing tips.  No writing experience required.  Please call to register for this
fun-filled workshop.

Memoir Seminar 

Thursday, September 17- 6:30 pm 

Have you ever intended to write your memories for your family, pen poetry drawn from life, or keep a journal or diary? 

 Have you thought of writing your  memoir? 

 Join facilitator, Jan Golden for reflection,writing, encouragement, and sound

writing tips.  No writing experience required.  Please call to register for this

fun-filled workshop.

Author Talk and Book Signing:  Janet Conner, author of Writing Down Your Soul: How to Activate and Listen to the Extraordinary Voice Within, will give a free talk at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd Street, N., Safety Harbor, September 10 at 6:30 pm.  She will share her unique writing processes that activate your spiritual intelligence and in the process reduce stress, elevate positive health factors, and increase creativity, while connecting you to your voice of wisdom within.  Copies of her book available for sale and signing.  Call 724-1525 x112 for more information.

Author Talk and Book SigningJanet Conner, author of Writing Down Your Soul: How to Activate and Listen to the Extraordinary Voice Within, will give a free talk at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd Street, N., Safety Harbor, September 10 at 6:30 pm.  She will share her unique writing processes that activate your spiritual intelligence and in the process reduce stress, elevate positive health factors, and increase creativity, while connecting you to your voice of wisdom within.  Copies of her book available for sale and signing.  Call 724-1525 x112 for more information.