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Weekly Tip Sheet for week of May 20

This week @ the library… Special Notices Monday, May 20:

• DCF Rep (Food Stamp Help), HQ Palatka Library, 9am-5pm

Tuesday, May 21:

• Early Reader Story Time (ages 0-5), Melrose Library, 10am

• SHINE MEDICARE HELP, Headquarters Palatka Library, 10am-12pm

• Coding with Mr. Jeremy: Computer, coding, and robotics class for homeschoolers (middle school age), Headquarters Palatka Library (in the How To Center), Tuesdays at 10am (last meeting of the school year)

• Living History Workshop, Headquarters Palatka Library, Tuesday, 2-4pm

• Family Tech Camp: Let’s Code!, Headquarters Palatka Library (How To Center), 6pm (open to children/teens ages 6-18 and their parents)

Wednesday, May 22:

• DCF Rep (Food Stamp Help), Crescent City Library, 9:30am-4:30pm

• Wacky Wednesday (Scrapbooking for Kids), Headquarters Palatka Library, 3:45pm

• Young Adult Chess Club, Interlachen Library, weekly at 4-6pm

Thursday, May 23:

• DCF Rep (Food Stamp Help), Interlachen Library, 9:30am-5pm

• Early Reader Story Time (ages 0-5), Interlachen Library, 10am

• Toddler Time (ages 0-2), Crescent City Library, 10:30am

• Preschool Story Time (ages 2-5), Crescent City Library, 11am

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: The next meeting of the Putnam County Library Board is scheduled for Monday, May 20th at 3:30 PM at the Palatka library, located at 601 College Street. SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAMS: Information about this summer’s “Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program is out now. Online and in-person registration for technology camps will be available May 21. These space-themed programs blast off at the Headquarters Palatka Library on Saturday, June 1 at 11am with special guests MOSH (Museum of Science and History) from Jacksonville) and the Kiwanis with their Toddler/Pre-School Festival. First-week festivities will continue through June 8 at all five branches. The Headquarters Library in Palatka will host a week-long “H.O.W. To” Festival, which features hands on workshops, local author events, and other “how-to” presentations from local experts. The week-long celebration will also include a “Generation Mars” Technology Training Camp (for children and teens ages 6-18) June 3-6, Family Tech Nights teaching computer science and LEGO robotics, and more. There will also be Technology Training Camps and H.O.W. To Festivals at all five libraries throughout the summer. After that, we launch into six weeks of themed story times (June 10-July 19) before landing at the Summer Reading Program Finale on Saturday, July 27. Separate Kick-off events are planned for the branch libraries including:

• Interlachen Library: June 4 at 10am • Melrose Library: June 7 at 2pm • Bostwick Library: June 7 at 3pm



• Early Reader Story Time (ages 0-5), Bostwick Library, 1pm

• Color Me: Blue and Gold Florida-themed coloring program: Headquarters Palatka Library, 3pm

• Yu-Gi-Oh Card Game Club, Interlachen Library, 4-5:30pm

• Young Adult Movie Screening: Interlachen Library, 4-6pm

Friday, May 24:

• Movie Madness: Family Friendly Movies, every Friday at 10am and 2pm at the Headquarters Palatka Library (in the Children’s Room)

• Coding with Mr. Jeremy: Computer, coding, and robotics class for homeschoolers (elementary school age), Headquarters Palatka Library (in the How To Center), 1:30pm (last meeting of the school year)

• Young Adult Movie Screening: Interlachen Library, 4-6pm

Saturday, May 25:

• Fun Family Films, Crescent City Library, every Saturday at 10am

• Weekend Warriors (Movie Screening), Headquarters Palatka Library, 10:30am

• Crescent City Library: June 8 at 11am AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS: Attention artists: The Putnam County Library System’s first African American Festival of Arts invites all artists to share their talents with the community July 29th through August 3rd. All traditional art types will be accepted; poetry, painting, sculpture, fabric arts, and more. As these pieces will be displayed in the library, all entries must be suitable for a family-friendly environment. For more information on the art show and how to become part of it, contact Mischa Johns at [email protected] or (386) 329-0441.

• Gathering/submitting pieces: Monday-Thursday, July 29 to August 1st all day

• Show open to public: August 3rd 9:00-12:00

• All items must be taken home on Saturday, unless prior arrangements have been made to pick them up the next week. Items must be picked up by August 7th.

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PRESS RELEASES FOR UPCOMING PROGRAMS

PUTNAM COUNTY ARCHIVES:

• Living History Workshop: Have you ever wanted to portray someone from the past? Learn all about being a reenactor. Mischa Johns Putnam County Archivist and local historian will teach basic/beginner reenactor skills. Costume discussion and period research will be discussed. Future costume making workshops are a possibility. Upcoming workshops: Tuesday, May 21 from 2-4pm at the Headquarters Palatka Library (in the library makerspace). Thursday, May 23 from 2-3pm at the Melrose Library.

• Spark Basic Genealogy Workshops: These beginner genealogy workshops are designed to spark some interest, passion, and curiosity about our past! Join us at the Headquarters Palatka Library (in the “How To” Center/library makerspace) on Tuesday, June 4 Spark session at 2pm will focus on City Directories.

• Kiburi African Heritage Interest Group: Meets one Saturday each month at the Headquarters Palatka Library. On Saturday, June 8 at 10am, we welcome local author C.S. Bennett. Swahili for “Pride,” Kiburi is a group dedicated to the study of African and African-American culture, history, and interests and focuses on ways that we can come together to meet the needs of our community.

For more information, please contact Putnam County Archivist, Mischa Johns at [email protected] or 386-329-0441.



TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS in the How To Center (library makerspace) at the Headquarters Palatka Library:

• Homeschool Programs: The middle school age group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 10am through May 21. The elementary age group meets most Fridays at 1:30pm. Upcoming dates: May 24.

• Family Tech Camp: Learn the basics of

computer science with code.org and other fun “unplugged” activities. Meets every other Tuesday evening from 6-7:30pm. Upcoming workshops: Tuesday May 21. Summer dates: Tuesday, June 4 and Tuesday, June 18. Tuesday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 16. Workshops are open to children ages 6-18 and their parents. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Workshops are limited to 12 active* participants per session. Parents may sign up as either active or passive participants. *Active participants will use a computer and complete the coding challenges. Preregistration is required. Please sign up at the Front Desk or by calling 386-329-0441. For more info, email [email protected].

This project was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s LSTA program is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services. For more information, please email [email protected].

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ARE YOU STORM READY? Putnam County Emergency Management personnel and Rebecca Williams of IFAS, the Melrose Fire Department, and the Putnam County Health Department will be at the library to help you plan for the next storm. Learn electricity-free living and food storage plus cooking techniques. Discuss with the experts how you and your neighbors can be well prepared before, during and after the storm. Those with special medical needs can learn how to register for special assistance and about shelters. This important community conversation will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, May 30th at the Melrose Public Library.

GAMING AT THE INTERLACHEN LIBRARY: The Young Adult Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 4-6pm. The Yu-Gi-Oh Card Game Club meets Thursdays from 4-5:30pm. The Interlachen Library is located across from Interlachen High School on County Road 315. For more information, contact Kristen Lowrie at 386-684-1600.

WACKY WEDNESDAYS: After School Craft Activities for children ages 5-12. Join us every Third Wednesday at 3:45pm at the Headquarters Library.

• May 22: Scrapbooking for Kids! Be sure to bring a printed photo of yourself!



MOVIE SCREENINGS AT THE LIBRARY:

• Movie Madness (Family Friendly Films in the Children’s Room) at the Palatka Library: every Friday at 10am and 2pm

• Fun Family Films at the Crescent City Library: Every Saturday at 10am

• Teen Screens at the Interlachen Library: Thursdays and Fridays from 4-6pm

• Family Films at the Melrose Library: First Thursday of the month from 5-7pm and first Saturdays from 10am-12pm

• Weekend Warriors at the Headquarters Palatka Library one Saturday each month: Superheroes, animation, movies based on books! Next screening: Coco on Saturday, May 25 at 10:30am

• Coming Soon: Keeping It Reel teen movie screenings at the Headquarters Palatka Library. Every second Tuesday at 6pm in the Teen Room. Upcoming dates:

o June 11 at 6pm: Apollo 13 o July 9 at 6pm: 2001: A Space

Odyssey

FAB FIBER ARTS & BOOKS GROUP: All fiber arts fanatics are invited to join us as we work on projects and chat about books! This club is for anyone interested in crochet, knitting, sewing, quilting, weaving, spinning, or felt. We’ll be meeting 1-2 times a month in the How-To Center (Palatka Library’s Makerspace). Join us Wednesday, May 29 from 2-4pm. Summer meeting dates: Wednesday, June 12 at 2pm; Saturday, June 22 at 10am; Wednesday, July 10 at 2pm; and Saturday, July 20 at 10am. For more information, email Mischa Johns, Putnam County Archivist, at [email protected] or call her at 386-329-0441.



REGULAR/ON-GOING PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS

WEEKLY STORY TIMES: Join us at your local library for weekly interactive programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Toddler Time features 15 minutes of a rhymes and songs followed by 30 minutes of social time and play. Preschool Story Time features 30 minutes of stories, songs and/or a short movie followed by a craft. Both are part of the Every Child Ready to Read initiative. Age ranges included as a guide. Parent or caregiver participation is necessary and siblings are welcome. Times and dates: Headquarters Palatka Library:

• Toddler Time (infants and toddlers newborn through 23 months) every Monday at 10am

• Preschool Story Time (ages 2-5) Wednesdays at 10am

Bostwick Library: • Early Reader (ages 0-5) Thursdays at 1pm

Crescent City Library: • Toddler Time (ages 0-2) Thursdays at

10:30am • Preschool Story Time (ages 2-5)

Thursdays at 11am Interlachen Library:

• Early Reader (ages 0-5) Thursdays 10am Melrose Library:

• Early Reader (ages 0-5) Tuesdays 10am

*Please note: An additional weekly story time program is added during Summer Reading Program (June-July) for school age children (ages 6-10). For more information, see our SRP flyers and program packets.



TALK TO A DCF REPRESENTATIVE AT YOUR LIBRARY! Need help completing your online or paper application for Food Assistance (SNAP)? A representative from the Department of Children and Families visits three of our five library branches in the Putnam County! There are three opportunities every week to get help with the benefit process. The DCF Representative can provide help with public assistance applications as well as customer authentication and in-person interviews. Mondays: 9am-5pm, Palatka Library Wednesdays: 9:30am-4:30pm, Crescent City Library Thursdays: 9:30am-5pm, Interlachen Library



TALK TO SHINE AT THE LIBRARY: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) is a local, free program designed to help people with Medicare and is offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. For more information, contact the local liaison: Cheryl Harris. Phone Number: 1-800-96-ELDER or 1-800-963-5337. Please bring with you: Driver’s License or Photo I.D.; any letters from Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid which you may have received; Medicare and Social Security cards; a printout of medications from the pharmacy or the bottles; and proof of annual household income to determine if you qualify for extra help. Crescent City Library: 1st Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Palatka Library: 3rd Tuesdays, 10am-noon Melrose Library: 2nd Thursdays, 10am-noon Interlachen Library: 4th Tuesdays, 1-3pm

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VISIT US ONLINE: FUNINPUTNAM.COM Weekly Tip Sheet for … TIP SHE… · The Putnam County Library invites all artists to share their talents with the community July 29th through August