See the current month's issue of "Happenings" for movie titles and descriptions.
GLADES ROAD ADULT PROGRAMS
Fridays, 2:00 pm
The Great Courses® Documentaries: The National Gallery, London
A virtual tour of the museum with a detailed overview of the history of European painting. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. (90 min.) Preregister. Shown with permission. Not rated.
05/04: Pt. 1, 2 & 3: The story of the National Gallery of London; Late Medieval Painting; Early Renaissance Italian Painting.
05/11: Pt. 4, 5 & 6: Netherlandish Portraits and Devotional Images; Florence: Center of 15th-Century Italian Art; 15th-Century Venetian Art.
05/18: Pt. 7, 8 & 9: The High Renaissance in Central Italy; Titian and His Venetian Contemporaries; Venetian Masters: Tintoretto and Veronese.
05/25: Pt. 10, 11 & 12: Painting for the Courts c. 1515–1575; Northern European Masters: Bosch to Bruegel; The Innovation of Carracci and Caravaggio.
Mon, May 07, 14 & 21, 10:00 am
Current Events Discussion Group
Led by facilitator Brenda Solomon, the group will discuss all of today's hot topics. (60 min.) Preregister.
Mon, May 07, 2:30 pm
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Inside Look at Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery
Michele Rosenthal, author of “Before the World Intruded: Conquering the Past and Creating the Future,” shares her story about dealing with PTSD. (90 min.) Preregister.
Tue, May 08, 2:00 pm
Celebrate Memorial Day: Memories from the Greatest Generation
Professional videographer Fred Singer captures the stories of eight Florida veterans who served during World War II in a special documentary presentation and answers questions. (90 min.) Preregister.
Mon, May 21, 2:00 pm
"New" Movie at Your Library
Contact the branch for information.
Wed, May 23, 10:00 am
5 Strategies to Growing Your Business & Strategies for Funding
Small Business Development Center will present the Growth Acceleration program and how it can provide tools, strategies and expertise businesses need to accelerate the growth and success of their business in today's competitive market. (2 hr.) Call 561-862-4784 to preregister.
Thu, May 24, 2:00 pm
Oceans Apart: A Guide to Maintaining Family Ties at a Distance
Local author Rochel Berman offers tips on how to maintain close, loving ties with family members who live far away. (60 min.) Preregister.
GLADES ROAD CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
View the regular weekly storytime schedule here.
Tue, May 01 & 08, 4:00 pm
Chess Club
Join other chess enthusiasts for a game or two and practice your skills. Ages 7-11. (45 min.) Preregister.
Wed, May 02 & 09, 4:00 pm
Stories, Games & Crafts of Cultures & Festivals
Ages 5-8. (45 min.) Preregister.
Sat, May 05, 3:00 pm
May the Force Be With You: A Star Wars Celebration
Fun games, contests, a craft, and more to celebrate the anniversary of the first Star Wars movie. Ages 8-14. (45 min.) Preregister.
Sat, May 12, 11:00 am
Mother's Day!
Stories, games, a craft, and a film about our best friend-our mother. Ages 2-6. (45 min.) Preregister.
Sat, May 19, 11:00 am
Story Time for Children with Special Needs
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and movement activities specially designed for children with developmental disabilities. All ages. (45 min.)
Tue, May 22, 6:30 pm
Mother/Daughter Tea & Book Discussion
Bring your mother and we’ll discuss the book “11 Birthdays,” by Wendy Mass. Refreshments served. Ages 9-12. (45 min.) Sign up and check out the book.
GLADES ROAD TEEN PROGRAMS
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm
Be a Reading Buddy
Help children in grades K-5 with reading skills and earn volunteer service hours for school. A completed application and training session are mandatory. Grades 6 & up. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, May 08, 6:30 pm
Mother’s Day Craft
Make something special for the mom who is always doing special things for you. Ages 12-17. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, May 29, 6:30 pm
Totally Teen Tuesdays
Play your favorite Wii and PS3 games! Grades 6 & up. (90 min.)
GLADES ROAD COMPUTER TRAINING
Please call the branch to sign up for training classes.
Tue, May 08, 8:30 am
Mousing (Hands-on)
Practice using a mouse in a self-paced setting. For beginners. (60 min.) Registration for computer classes will take place on May 3 at 10:00 a.m. Preregister.
Wed, May 09, 8:30 am
Mousing II (Hands-on)
Practice using a mouse with Mousercise exercises. For beginners. (60 min.)
Registration for computer classes will take place on May 3 at 10:00 a.m. Preregister.
Tue, May 15, 2:00 pm
Basic Windows
Learn the basics of moving around in the Windows environment and practice using a mouse. (60 min.) Registration for computer classes will take place on May 3 at 10:00 a.m. Preregister.
eBook Assistance (Hands-on)
Wed, May 16, 2:00 pm
Learn about the library’s eBook service as we demonstrate how to borrow eBooks. Bring your compatible eReader, mobile device or tablet and library card. (60 min.) Preregister.
Thu, May 17, 2:00 pm
Internet - Basics (Hands-on)
Learn the basics for searching on the World Wide Web. Experience using a mouse is required. (60 min.) Registration for computer classes will take place on May 3 at 10:00 a.m. Preregister.
Tue, May 22, 2:00 pm
E-mail Basic (Hands-on)
Learn how to use Yahoo (a free, web-based, email program), how to send and receive mail, and how to create folders and an address book. Some computer experience is necessary. (75 min.) Registration for computer classes will take place on May 3 at 10:00 a.m. Preregister.
Wed, May 23, 2:00 pm
Search Tools (Hands-on)
Learn how to use the Google search engine, web directories and meta-search engines to find information on the Internet. (60 min.) Registration for computer classes will take place on May 3 at 10:00 a.m. Preregister.
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