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Adventure into....Lego Creation
Saturday, July 06, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us anytime from 10 AM to 5 PM to make your own LEGO creation. Adventure into a whole new world by creating your own scene out of LEGO. Space may be limited due to room capacity.
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Visual Arts Class with Prodigy Cultural Arts for Youth
Monday, July 08, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Prodigy Cultural Arts for free weekly visual arts classes with instructor Junior Polo! Choose either the 10:00 am -1:00 pm session or the 1:30 - 4:30p session. Registration through Prodigy is required. These classes are for kids ages 8-16. To register or ask questions: visit their website by clicking here, email the Program Manager, Fignole Desir at fdesir@uacdc.org, or call (813) 558-5212..
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Visual Arts Class with Prodigy Cultural Arts for Youth
Monday, July 08, 2024
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Prodigy Cultural Arts for free weekly visual arts classes with instructor Junior Polo! Choose either the 10:00 am -1:00 pm session or the 1:30 - 4:30p session. Registration through Prodigy is required. These classes are for kids ages 8-16. To register or ask questions: visit their website by clicking here, email the Program Manager, Fignole Desir at fdesir@uacdc.org, or call (813) 558-5212..
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Career Source in Branch
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Career Source is here from 10 am to 12 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist with employment searches, resume writing, interviewing preparation, EmployFlorida assistance and more!
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Registration is open — Register at the library or call
Photo Scanning by Appointment
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Are you interested in digitizing your family photos? Are you wondering what's on those negatives in the closet shoe box?
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Tuesday mornings we will have our Loft doors open for patrons who already know how to use our photo scanners. If you're just getting started, please make an appointment for a Tuesday afternoon instead. This is when a team member can be made available to assist.
What to bring:
- Your photos/negatives
- a USB thumb drive OR an SD card for saving your images
Join the waiting list — Register at the library or call
Beginner Photo Scanning by Appointment
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Are you interested in digitizing your family photos? Are you wondering what's on those negatives in the closet shoe box?
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Tuesday appointments are intended for beginners who need some guidance with using our photo scanners. Please call our Service Desk to make an appointment and utilize our photo scanners in our new Loft Makerspace. Our equipment can scan both negatives and developed photos. If you want to bring one friend who is also learning, we are happy to accommodate. Please read below for more details.
What to bring:
- Your photos/negatives
- a USB thumb drive OR an SD card for saving your images
Registration is closed
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Learn to Paint and Draw (Better): Adventures of the Mind
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join Earthchild Sarah every week to learn about the foundations that good art is built on.
Summer is a time for adventure and in art class this July we take a journey on a canvas. Students will paint a fantastical or psychedelic creature or scene of their choice using acrylic or watercolor. We will revisit the color wheel and learn how to mix colors, balance color and create color harmonies. We will briefly discuss some painting techniques.
Please make sure to provide a working email as materials will be sent in advance via email to help you get the most out of your time in art class. We will use part of the last lesson to discuss the art we have created and give one another feedback. Participation is optional even if you attend the last lesson.
This is not a follow the leader or paint by numbers art class! Complete beginners to intermediate artists can come get expert guidance from someone who has been in the arts for nearly four decades. We cover the fundamentals of art with carefully selected topics to allow students to master one element at a time. The building blocks of all good art are the same: composition, color, harmony, balance, focus, proportions, tone, edge, space, perspective, concept, etc. Learn how to improve your technique in acrylics, pastels, watercolor, graphite and charcoal and more by going back to the basics. You can work on the suggested projects and exercises or bring in your art for advice and guidance on how to improve. Questions are welcome, community is encouraged. Materials are provided.
If you register and are unable to make it, please notify the library at least 48 hours in advance to be considerate of those on the wait list. The session runs for the whole month and registering for the first one will automatically register you for the rest of the month. The first lesson is when most of the explanation occurs, if you cannot make the first lesson, please consider registering for a different month as a courtesy to other students. This class is limited to adults 18+ only. If you would like information on teen art classes please contact the library.
Storytime Adventure: Adventure into "We're Going on a Bear Hunt"
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for an outdoor Storytime Adventure; starting in our Children's Room and venturing out to our Green Space as we read Michael Rosen's "We're Going on a Bear Hunt!" and reenact our very own bear hunt!
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(This is an Early Literacy program, intended for children ranging from Birth to Pre-K. Registration is not required but space and supplies are limited!)
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The Fungus Among Us: Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grow your own organic Oyster Mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms normally grow on fallen trees in a forest, but you can grow them right out of a box! Attendees will receive a mushroom grow kit and sample dishes made using oyster mushrooms.
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Career Source in Branch
Thursday, July 11, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Career Source is here from 10 am to 12 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist with employment searches, resume writing, interviewing preparation, EmployFlorida assistance and more!
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Registration is open
Open Loft is a low pressure opportunity to come enjoy the ambiance of our library, spend time with other artsy/crafty types and try your hand at a creative activity. Expert guidance will be available. As always, everything is completely free of charge.
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Cozy Crafting: Boho Flower Wall Hanger
Thursday, July 11, 2024
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join Nina and Gina and make your own shabby chick/ cottage core/ bohemian flower wall hanger. Most of the materials used are reclaimed.
Since this event is presented by guest crafters we will be requiring registration.
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Tweens: Adventure into Painting
Thursday, July 11, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tweens! Adventure into painting by creating your own masterpiece. Whether it be an adventure scene, a portrait or just simply "bad art", this program will let you create your own work of art. All materials are provided. Tweens are ages 8-12 OR grades 4-7. Exception can be made with permission of program coordinator, Riley.
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Qigong with Sarah
Friday, July 12, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health practice that uses stretching, slow movements and deep breathing to revitalize mind, body and spirit. It is popular around the world with adults who want to improve their balance, flexibility, posture, and strength. It has been used to help people suffering from anxiety, insomnia, back pain, joint pain, breathing problems, PTSD, arthritis and more. All postures can be done standing up or seated in a chair. Everything can be adapted to individual needs.
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During January and February, classes will be on the Patio outside of the Loft if weather permits.
Classes will be lead by Sarah from Awaken Tai Chi. She has over a decade of experience practicing Qigong, Tai Chi and other forms of combat arts and moving meditation. She enjoys teaching beginners and helping people adapt movements and postures to suit the bodies they live in.
Registration is open
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Photo Scanning by Appointment
Friday, July 12, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday mornings we will have our Loft doors open for patrons who already know how to use our photo scanners. If you're just getting started, please make an appointment for a Tuesday instead. Tuesdays at 2pm are when a team member is available to assist those who are needing help or are still learning.
What to bring:
- Your photos/negatives
- a USB thumb drive OR an SD card for saving your images
Adventures with the Owl's Nest Sanctuary
Friday, July 12, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a program with the Owl's Nest Sanctuary! See their interesting animal ambassadors and learn about what services they offer. This program is intended for children going into Grades K-3. Siblings & families are welcome to accompany their elementary student, but space is limited to the room capacity.
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Virtual Outdoor Adventure Series-Outdoor Cooking w/Beth Dooley
Friday, July 12, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Join James Beard award winning cookbook author, Beth Dooley, as she guides us through getting outside and cooking a delicious meal out in the fresh air! She will cover the basics of the best healthy foods to pack for an adventure and share how to prepare them over a camp cookstove. This in-library screening is provided courtesy of Wilderness Inquiry.
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Light refreshments will be provided.
Adventure into a Board Game
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us to play a board game in the Loft space! There will be various board games available for all age groups. Space may be limited due to room capacity.
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Free Art Closet
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Looking to try out a new art or craft but are worried about the cost? Come by the library to pickup some supplies to discover something you love! Our Free Art Closet is a supply closet dedicated to making art accessible to all. Supplies available include yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, brushes, paint, art books, and more!
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The closet will be open every second Saturday and third Thursday.
Free Art Closet Guidelines:
- Each patron is permitted to take up to 5 items total. Up to 2 of those items can be new.
- Due to the small space, only two adult patrons are permitted in at one time.
- All children, 12 and under, must be accompanied by an adult.
This offering is made possible by the Friends of the Centennial Park Library and all the members of our amazing community who have donated!
Visual Arts Class with Prodigy Cultural Arts for Youth
Monday, July 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Prodigy Cultural Arts for free weekly visual arts classes with instructor Junior Polo! Choose either the 10:00 am -1:00 pm session or the 1:30 - 4:30p session. Registration through Prodigy is required. These classes are for kids ages 8-16. To register or ask questions: visit their website by clicking here, email the Program Manager, Fignole Desir at fdesir@uacdc.org, or call (813) 558-5212..
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Visual Arts Class with Prodigy Cultural Arts for Youth
Monday, July 15, 2024
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Prodigy Cultural Arts for free weekly visual arts classes with instructor Junior Polo! Choose either the 10:00 am -1:00 pm session or the 1:30 - 4:30p session. Registration through Prodigy is required. These classes are for kids ages 8-16. To register or ask questions: visit their website by clicking here, email the Program Manager, Fignole Desir at fdesir@uacdc.org, or call (813) 558-5212..
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Career Source in Branch
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Career Source is here from 10 am to 12 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist with employment searches, resume writing, interviewing preparation, EmployFlorida assistance and more!
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Registration is open — Register at the library or call
Photo Scanning by Appointment
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Are you interested in digitizing your family photos? Are you wondering what's on those negatives in the closet shoe box?
View More
Tuesday mornings we will have our Loft doors open for patrons who already know how to use our photo scanners. If you're just getting started, please make an appointment for a Tuesday afternoon instead. This is when a team member can be made available to assist.
What to bring:
- Your photos/negatives
- a USB thumb drive OR an SD card for saving your images
Registration is open — Register at the library or call
Beginner Photo Scanning by Appointment
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Are you interested in digitizing your family photos? Are you wondering what's on those negatives in the closet shoe box?
View More
Tuesday appointments are intended for beginners who need some guidance with using our photo scanners. Please call our Service Desk to make an appointment and utilize our photo scanners in our new Loft Makerspace. Our equipment can scan both negatives and developed photos. If you want to bring one friend who is also learning, we are happy to accommodate. Please read below for more details.
What to bring:
- Your photos/negatives
- a USB thumb drive OR an SD card for saving your images
Registration is closed
View More
Learn to Paint and Draw (Better): Adventures of the Mind
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join Earthchild Sarah every week to learn about the foundations that good art is built on.
Summer is a time for adventure and in art class this July we take a journey on a canvas. Students will paint a fantastical or psychedelic creature or scene of their choice using acrylic or watercolor. We will revisit the color wheel and learn how to mix colors, balance color and create color harmonies. We will briefly discuss some painting techniques.
Please make sure to provide a working email as materials will be sent in advance via email to help you get the most out of your time in art class. We will use part of the last lesson to discuss the art we have created and give one another feedback. Participation is optional even if you attend the last lesson.
This is not a follow the leader or paint by numbers art class! Complete beginners to intermediate artists can come get expert guidance from someone who has been in the arts for nearly four decades. We cover the fundamentals of art with carefully selected topics to allow students to master one element at a time. The building blocks of all good art are the same: composition, color, harmony, balance, focus, proportions, tone, edge, space, perspective, concept, etc. Learn how to improve your technique in acrylics, pastels, watercolor, graphite and charcoal and more by going back to the basics. You can work on the suggested projects and exercises or bring in your art for advice and guidance on how to improve. Questions are welcome, community is encouraged. Materials are provided.
If you register and are unable to make it, please notify the library at least 48 hours in advance to be considerate of those on the wait list. The session runs for the whole month and registering for the first one will automatically register you for the rest of the month. The first lesson is when most of the explanation occurs, if you cannot make the first lesson, please consider registering for a different month as a courtesy to other students. This class is limited to adults 18+ only. If you would like information on teen art classes please contact the library.
Storytime Adventure: Adventure Around the World
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us in our Meeting Room for a Storytime Adventure around the world!
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We will read 3-4 books (featuring 1 bilingual Storytime book) all based on the different people, animals and environments around the world. We will also sing and dance, have a bubble party, and color our very own planet Earth!
(This is an Early Literacy program, intended for children ranging from Birth to Pre-K. Registration is not required but space and supplies are limited!)
