May 2017

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Little Mermaid, and has also served as an
official NHL team National Anthem singer
for the Florida Panthers. Books will be
available to purchase.
Vacation PhotograPhy tiPs
Wednesday, May 10, 6:15pm
Before you pack your bags, stop by the
Parkland Library for some tips to make the
most of your vacation photo opportunities.
Photographer Jodi Turchin will provide
helpful pointers.
reading with ruby (ages 5 to 12)
Thursday May 11, May 25, 3:30pm
Practice your reading skills by reading
to Ruby, a therapy dog. This program
encourages children to read by providing
a non-judgmental listener and furry friend
who won’t mind if you make a mistake.
Bring a book from home or choose one at
the library.
sPeaker James walker:
My Winding Journey to eSPn
Thursday, May 11, 6:15pm
Veteran ESPN NFL reporter James Walker
describes his journey from humble beginnings
to the world’s No. 1 sports media
company. Hear Walker’s stories of how he
worked his way up the
sports media ladder.
Walker has 16 years of
experience as a sports
writer and has worked
at ESPN for the past
nine years.
coffee bar and used
book fair
Saturday, May 13, 10am
to 1pm
Located in the Library
Lobby, the fair is sponsored
by the Parkland
Friends of the Library.
adult coloring book art
Tuesday, May 16, 10:30am to noon
Decompress and let your mind wander
while enjoying this latest creative trend:
coloring books for adults. We’ll add some
soothing background music and light
snacks to create a little “me time” in your
day. We will provide the supplies or you
may bring your own.
cartooning with cory
Tuesday, May 16, 4:30pm
Local cartoonist Cory Laub will teach
children, ages 7 and older, to draw some
of their favorite cartoon characters, while
entertaining them with facts about animation
and comic book trivia.
bricks ‘n’
books
Wednesday,
May 17, 4pm
Children,
ages 7 and
older, bring your imagination and Lego
building skills to the library. At each Bricks
‘N’ Books meeting we will have a new
building challenge. Conquer each challenge
with a buddy or work on your own.
Jewish history month sPeaker eric
liPetz
Wednesday, May 17, 6:15pm
Eric Lipetz: From the Pot to the Fire will tell
the story of how his family of five managed to
escape Belgium as the Nazi bombardment
started, then ended up in Manila, Philippines
as the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.
Come hear this miraculous story of survival
spanning five years of worldwide turmoil.
tiny tots social time
Thursday, May 18, 10:30 to 11:15am
Children, ages 9 months to 4 years, enjoy
free-play time with age-appropriate toys,
puzzles, and books while the adults get to
socialize, too.
building with lincoln logs
Thursday, May 18, 4 pm
Children, ages 4 to 7, will have fun using
their imagination while building log cabins,
towers, or whatever else they become
inspired to make.
Potluck social and reciPe exchange
Saturday, May 20, 12:30pm
Enjoy the neighborly feeling of a friendly
potluck social. Bring a dish of your choice
(homemade or store bought) and, if you’d
like, a copy of the recipe. For those who
want, we’ll make copies of the recipes for
everyone to share and take home.
afternoon film & discussion:
500 dayS of SuMMer
Saturday, May 20, 2pm
In this quirky romantic comedy about love
and fate, a young greeting card writer
(Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is hopelessly, helplessly
searching for the girl of his dreams...
and his new co-worker, Summer Finn
(Zooey Deschanel), may just be “the one.”
But the 500 days of their offbeat relationship
reveal (in no particular order) that the
road to happiness can be unpredictable,
uncontrollable – and funny.
arts, books, and culture discussion
grouP
Monday, May 22, 10:30 to 11:30am
Similar to a current events group, but
focused on entertainment and culture,
this lively discussion will cover topics like:
What’s on the bestseller list? What’s big
at the box office? What have you been
reading or watching? Share your thoughts,
listen to others, and get your
culture fix as we chat.
Peaceful Pieces Jigsaw
Puzzle meetuP
Tuesday, May 23, 10:30am
Adults can put it all together with new and
old friends during this relaxing morning
of jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy snacks, listen to
music, and get that sense of completion.
game squad
Tuesday, May 23, 5pm
Children, ages 7 and older, will get the
chance to connect through the library’s
WiFi to play with fellow gamers while also
socializing in person. Participants must
bring their own devices (iPad, Nintendo
DS, etc.) with their preferred games already
downloaded.
memorial day ceremony
Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 to 7pm
The Parkland Library will mark this
coming day of observance by presenting
a slideshow of inspirational photographs
accompanied by poetic narration. Harpist
Darlene Weingarten, a member of the
South Florida Chapter of the American
Harp Society, will provide background
music during the presentation.
smart start tutoring
Saturdays, 1 to 4pm
This program provides free tutoring for
elementary, middle, and high school
students provided by high school students.
For information and to register,
visit www.smartstartfl.com. P
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