Friends of the Library Present:

Orisirisi African Folklore “Moonlight Stories”

Feb 28, 2011

With African drumming and dance, spirited call and response songs and fun-filled audience participation, Moonlight Stories appealed to the child’s heart in everyone. Orisirisi spun yarns and shared learning experiences that none will soon forget!

Families Reading Together 2010:
Patrick Ball Storytelling & Celtic Harp for Families

November 16, 2010
Glades Road Branch

Part of the Families Reading Together series, Patrick Ball, one of the premier Celtic harp players of the world, offered children an introduction to this rare, legendary instrument and shared stories filled with flights of imagination that delighted the young and young-at-heart.

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Families Reading Together 2010 Kick Off Party at South Florida Science Museum

November 6, 2010

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Battle of the Books 2010

July 31, 2010

Five teams battled it out on Saturday, July 31st during the Battle of the Books tournament. After four rounds it came down to sudden death to determine the winner. Congratulations to The Children of the BOB team from the Main Library!

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Families Reading Together: Pine Jog Teen Photography Exhibit

Teens were not left out of all the fun of our 6th Annual Families Reading Together Campaign. High school photography students were asked to submit photographs that captured “Animals in Action: From Head to Toe.” A reception was held at the new Pine Jog Education Center’s Gallery for the teens, their teachers and their families. The photographs remained on display at the gallery throughout the month of November.

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