See the current months issue of "Happenings" for movie titles and descriptions.
WELLINGTON ADULT PROGRAMS
Thu, Feb 02, 6:30 pm
Writers’ Critique Workshop
Share, offer, and accept constructive criticism and comments to improve your fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in a supportive atmosphere led by Florida Writers Association member Caryn DeVincenti. (2 hr.) Preregister.
Mon, Feb 06, 6:30 pm
Writers LIVE! Presents: Tim Dorsey
This best-selling Florida novelist will talk about his new book “Pineapple Grenade.” A book signing will follow. To preregister, visit www.pbclibrary.org/writerslive. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. (90 min.)
Sat, Feb 11, 2:00 pm
Celebrate Black History Month: Book Discussion Series
Learn how the African American community has split into four distinctive communities with separate struggles and goals. Librarian Ronald Glass will lead a discussion of “Disintegration: The Splintering of Black America,” by Eugene Robinson. Sign up and check out the book. (2 hr.)
Wed, Feb 15, 2:00 pm
Writers LIVE! Presents: Elizabeth Stuckey-French
This best-selling Florida novelist will talk about her book “The Revenge of the Radioactive Lady.” A book signing will follow. To preregister, visit www.pbclibrary.org/writerslive. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. (90 min.)
Wed, Feb 15, 6:30 pm
Novel Destinations: Book Discussion Series
Sara Harris will lead a discussion of “Turtle Moon” by Alice Hoffman. Sign up and check out the book. (90 min.)
Mon, Feb 27, 6:30 pm
Writers LIVE! Presents: Kim Harrison
This best-selling author will talk about her new book “A Perfect Blood.” A book signing will follow. To preregister, visit www.pbclibrary.org/writerslive. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. (90 min.)
WELLINGTON CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
View the regular weekly storytime schedule here.
We appreciate your arriving promptly for programs which is critical for completing art projects.
Mon, Jan 23 & 30,
10:00 am: Ages birth-9 mos.
10:30 am: Ages 10-15 mos.
11:00 am: Ages 16-20 mos.
11:30 am: Ages 21-24 mos.
Pint-size Story Times
Little ones + smaller space + shorter times + early voting = pint-size story times. Space is limited. Preregister.
Mon, Jan 23, 4:00 pm
Scentsational Spa Day
Create delicious smelling soaps and bath products to pamper you or your friends. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Jan 24, 11:15 am
Hats off for Hats
Derbys, caps, or crowns? Celebrate the accessory that tops them all with stories, games, and a tip-top craft. Ages 3-5. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Jan 24, 3:00 pm
“D” is for Dragon
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with stories and a song. Make a dragon puppet and join the parade to bring in the Chinese New Year. Ages 5-8. (45 min.) Preregister.
Wed, Jan 25,
10:15 am: Age 2.
10:45 am: Age 3.
11:15 am: Ages 4-5.
Food, Glorious Food!
What are you craving? “Eat” up the stories, songs, and fingerplays. Space is limited. Preregister.
Thu, Jan 26,
10:15 am: Ages 2-3.
11:15 am: Ages 3-5.
Go Orange
Miss Orange will host story time with songs, dances, and stories. Space is limited. Preregister.
Thu, Jan 26, 4:00 pm
Simple Seasonal Origami
Try your hand at simple January holidays Origami. Ages 8 & up. (45+ min.) Preregister.
Mon, Jan 30, 4:00 pm
Legos
Builders — inspire yourselves to create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Ages 8 & up. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Jan 31, 11:15 am
Rock Your World
Get inspired by tales of these rock star animals. Then, rock out with rhythm instruments to your favorite nursery rhymes. Ages 3-5. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Jan 31, 3:00 pm
Presidental Panderings
How well do you know the Presidents of the United States? On this Presidental Primary day, test your knowledge with true and unusual facts. Ages 5-8. (45 min.) Preregister.
Wed, Feb 01,
10:15 am: Age 2.
10:45 am: Age 3.
11:15 am: Ages 4-5.
Once Upon a Time
Make a wish for stories about fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Limited preregistration.
Wed, Feb 01, 3:00 pm
Board Game Challenge
Challenge others to Chutes and Ladders, Candyland, and other board games. Ages 6 & up. (45 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb 02,
10:15 am: Ages 2-3.
11:15 am: Ages 3-5.
Fairies & Dragons
Do princesses tell stories? Sure they do at fairy tale story time. Limited preregistration.
Saturdays, 10:15 am
Saturday Morning Story Time Resumes
Sing, dance, and read with staff every Saturday morning during the month. Ages 2 & up. (45 min.)
Sat, Feb 04, 2:30 pm
Beginning Chess
Want to learn how to play chess? Be introduced to the pieces and basic moves. Try out a practice game with another new player. Ages 8 & up; kids & adults. (60 min.) Preregister.
Mon, Feb 06, 27, 2:30 pm
Monday Movie Matinees
02/06: ©DreamWorks. (96 min.) PG
02/27:©Walt Disney. (90 min.) G Preregister.
Mon, Feb 06, 4:00 pm
Simple Seasonal Origami
Try your hand at simple February holidays Origami. Ages 8 & up. (45+ min.) Preregister.
Tuesdays, 3:00 pm
Book It!
Make a different homemade-style book each Tuesday during the month. Ages 5 & up. (45 min.) Preregister.
Mon, Feb 13, 4:15 pm
Valentine Roses
With duct tape, you can create a rose that is any color in the rainbow (and some that aren't). Ages 9-14. (60 min.) Preregister.
Sat, Feb 18, 2:30 pm
Chess Club
Chess fans unite to practice your strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge required. Ages 8 & up. (60 min.) Preregister.
Mon, Feb 27, 11:00 am
Orisirisi: Drum Stories
“Drum Stories” is a joyous celebration including stories from the far corners of the African continent, incorporating the tradition of audience participation with fun-filled call and response songs, spirited African drumming, and more! All ages. Preregister.
Mon, Feb 27, 4:00 pm
Legos
Builders — inspire yourselves to create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Ages 8 & up. (45+ min.) Preregister.
Wed, Feb 29, 10:15 am
Leapin' Lizards! It's Leap Year!
Celebrate all things that leap during this extra day of the year. Ages 3 & up. (45 min.) Preregister.
WELLINGTON TEEN PROGRAMS
Tue, Jan 24, 5:30 pm
Duct Tape Animals
Stun and amaze your friends with cool duct tape creatures to take home absolutely free! We provide the duct tape you provide the creativity. Ages 12-17. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Jan 31, 5:30 pm
Teen Game Night
Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Ages 12-17. (2 hr.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb 09, 4:30 pm
Jewelry Making
Design beautiful necklaces and bracelets for yourself or a friend. Ages 12-17. (45 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb 09, 5:30 pm
Teen Advisory Group
Let your voice be heard at our TAG meeting! Ages 12-17. (30 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb 16, 6:30 pm
Authors Love ... MAGIC!
Young adult author Jaclyn Dolamore will talk about her unconventional journey to becoming an author and gives advice to aspiring writers. Make Steampunk and Mermaid accessories! Copies of the author’s books will be sold by Classic Bookshop for book signing. Snacks & prizes! Ages 12-17. (90 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Feb 21, 4:30 pm
Sweets for the Sweet
Free your imagination by decorating cookies while taking part of our sweet trivia, a “name that candy bar” contest, fun crafts, and more. Ages 12-17. (45 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb 23, 4:30 pm
Fantastic Nails
Using books that demonstrate cool nail art designs, give yourself a manicure/pedicure with decals, stencils, and polish. Ages 12-17. Preregister.
Tue, Feb 28, 5:00 pm
Teen Game Night
Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Ages 12-17. (2 hr.) Preregister.
WELLINGTON COMPUTER TRAINING
Please call the branch to sign up for training classes.
Wed, Jan 25, 1:30 pm
Using Your Catalog!
Avoid lines and learn to use the Web catalog like a pro. Find and reserve books, movies, and music, and renew your books online. (20 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Jan 26, 10:30 am
PowerPoint Basics (Hands-on)
Learn to compose slides and to add eye-catching effects to your presentations. (60 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb 02, 3:00 pm
eBooks — Basic (Lecture)
Confused about the Nook, the Kindle, and other eBook readers? Learn about the library’s eBook service, where to get eBooks, and what’s needed to transfer an eBook to a portable device. (60-90 min.) Preregister.
Sat, Feb 04, 8:30 am
Mousing (Hands-on)
Practice using a mouse in a self-paced setting. For beginners. (60 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Feb 07, 10:30 am
Basic Word Processing (Hands-on)
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word to create school reports or résumés. Some computer experience necessary. (60 min.) Preregister.
Wed, Feb 08, 10:30 am
Advanced Word Processing (Hands-on)
Learn how to copy & paste, use the Spelling & Grammar Checker, and change paragraph formatting and the page layout. (60 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb 09, 8:30 am
Internet Basics (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Beginning Internet
Learn the basics for searching on the World Wide Web. Experience using a mouse required. (60 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Feb 14, 6:30 pm
Basic Excel (Hands-on)
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that can be used to input and sort data. Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet and make simple charts and graphs. Some computer experience is necessary. (60 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb 16, 10:30 am
E-Mail Basics (Hands-on)
Learn how to use Yahoo (a free, web-based, e-mail program), how to send and receive mail, and how to create folders and an address book. Some computer experience necessary. (60 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Feb 21, 10:30 am
PowerPoint Basics (Hands-on)
Learn to compose slides and to add eye-catching effects to your presentations. (60 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb 23, 10:30 am
Advanced E-mail (Hands-on)
Current e-mail users will learn advanced functions like creating an address or contact list, moving messages to a folder, and sending attachments. E-mail experience is necessary. Preregister.
Tue, Feb 28, 6:30 pm
Intermediate Excel
This class reviews the skills learned in Basic Excel and adds formatting, advanced formulas and more. (60 min.) Preregister.
Wed, Feb 29, 8:30 am
Search Tools (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Beginning Internet
Learn how to use the Google search engine, web directories, and meta-search engines to find information on the Internet. (60 min.) Preregister.
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