Elementary Age Kids Will Dig This Archaeology Program–It Involves Chocolate Chip Cookies!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                       

JUNE 29, 2011

CONTACT: MCLS PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

 

 WHO:             The Friends of the Elisabeth Lahti Library of Indiantown, Florida, Inc.,

                           sponsor; advertising provided by the Library Foundation of Martin County

 

 

WHAT:            Children’s Summer Reading Program

 

The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Excavation

Presented by the Florida Public Archaeology Network

                                   

Using a medium that all kids love (cookies!), this activity teaches students

 the basic skills and methodology behind the science of archaeology.

 

For elementary age children.

 

 WHEN:           Wednesday, August 10, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:          Elisabeth Lahti Library, Community Room, 15200 S.W. Adams Avenue,

                           Indiantown

 

HOW:              Free and open to elementary age children.  No registration needed. 

 

For more information about the children’s summer reading program, pick up a flier or Library Connection at any Martin County library, visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us or call (772) 221-1403.

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Need a School Backpack? Design Your Own August 10 at Elisabeth Lahti Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                       

JULY 29, 2011

CONTACT: MCLS PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

 

Teens and tweens, make a back to school backpack!

 

 WHO:             The Friends of the Elisabeth Lahti Library of Indiantown, Florida, Inc.,

                           sponsor; advertising provided by the Library Foundation of Martin County

 

 WHAT:            Teen Summer Reading Program

 Design Your Own Mini Backpack

                                   

Spend the afternoon personalizing your own mini backpack just in time for back to school!

Canvas backpacks and decorations will be provided.

Grades 5-12.

 WHEN:           Wednesday, August 10, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

 WHERE:          Elisabeth Lahti Library, Community Room, 15200 S.W. Adams Avenue,

                           Indiantown

 

HOW:              Free.  Open to students entering grades 5-12.  No registration needed. 

For more information about the teen summer reading program, pick up a flier or Library Connection at any Martin County library, visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us or call (772) 221-1403.

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Hobe Sound Public Library to Hold Ice Cream Social August 9 for Grades K and Up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                   

JULY 29, 2011

CONTACT: MCLS PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

 

Build a sundae before you go back to school

 

WHO:             Sponsored by the Friends of the Hobe Sound Library, Inc.; advertising

provided by the Library Foundation of Martin County. 

 

WHAT:          Children’s Summer Reading Program

Back to School Ice Cream Social

                       

Students in grades K and up are invited to cool off with an ice cream sundae social sponsored by the Friends of the Hobe Sound Public Library.

 

WHEN:          Tuesday, August 9, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:       Hobe Sound Public Library, Community Room, 10595 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound

 

HOW:             Free.  No registration required.  For grades K and up.

 

For more information about the Martin County Library System children’s summer reading program, pick up a flier or Library Connection at any Martin County library, call (772) 221-1403, or visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us.

 

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Children, Teens, Adults Benefit from MCLS/Miami Dolphins Summer Collaboration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                              

JULY 28, 2011

CONTACT: MCLS PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

 

Martin County Library System and the Miami Dolphins Celebrate

Summer Reading Programs

 

In conjunction with the statewide Florida Library Youth Program (FLYP), the Martin County Library System and the Miami Dolphins have continued their partnership for this year’s summer reading program.

Now in its fourth year, the Martin County Library System and Dolphins partnership encourages children to use their libraries for recreation and continued learning while school is not in session. In 2010, over 950,000 children, teens and adults participated statewide in the FLYP Summer Reading Program, which includes over 13,000 locally.

“Being active participants in the community is one of our core commitments,” said Ilona Wolpin, Senior Director of Community Relations for the Miami Dolphins. “We are excited about the opportunity for the Dolphins to make a positive impact in literacy across the state of Florida and look forward to our continued work with the Martin County Library System and their wonderful summer reading program.”

The Miami Dolphins Foundation is co-sponsoring the summer reading program by providing public libraries with prizes to support the Department of State’s One World, Many Stories summer reading theme. The Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services has coordinated the Florida Library Youth Program for over 40 years. The program promotes the retention and growth of students’ reading skills during the summer break. Participants of all ages enjoy fun activities, special guest performances, presentations, crafts and more at Florida’s public libraries. Children, teens and adults who participate in their local libraries’ summer programs may receive Miami Dolphins sports memorabilia, game tickets and visits by players and cheerleaders.

For more information about Martin County Library System’s summer reading program, pick up a flier or Library Connection at any Martin County library, visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us or call (772) 221-1403.

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Children 6 and Up, Play Around the World Bingo! – 11am 8/6 at Cummings Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                       

JULY 26, 2011

CONTACT: MCLS PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

 

 

WHO:             Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm City Library, Inc., with advertising provided by the Library Foundation of Martin County

 

WHAT:           Children’s Summer Reading Program

Around the World BINGO

                       

Come join us to play some fun games of Around the World Bingo! 

Bring a friend, enjoy refreshments and win some prizes.

 

Travel around the world without leaving the library!

 

Ages 6 and up.

 

WHEN:            Saturday, August 6, 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:        Cummings Library, Donahue Room, 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City

 

HOW:             Free.  Open to ages 6 and up.

 

For more information about the Martin County Library System children’s summer reading program pick up a flier or Library Connection at any Martin County library, call (772) 221-1403, or visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us.

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Hobe Sound Public Library Offers Twice-Monthly Computer Workshops

                                                              

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                     

JULY 26, 2011

 CONTACT: MCLS PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

  

 WHO:             Sponsored by the Friends of the Hobe Sound Library, Inc., in support of

Martin County libraries  

 

WHAT:           Computer Workshop

Lecture/demo class  

           

The Hobe Sound Public Library offers computer workshops the first two Thursdays of the month.  The two-hour workshops are free and open to the public.  Registration is not required.

New or experienced computer users are invited to bring their computer questions to this session. A wide range of topics from beginner to advanced will be included.

 

WHEN:           Thursday, August 4, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

                            Thursday, August 11, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

                            (and first two Thursdays of each month thereafter)

 

WHERE:        Hobe Sound Public Library, 10595 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound

 

HOW:             Free and open to the public.  No registration needed.

 

For more information or to learn about the Martin County Library System, pick up a Library Connection at any Martin County library, call (772) 221-1403, or visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us.

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Elementary Age Children Can Learn About Florida’s Oceans and Sea Creatures August 3

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                       

JULY 26, 2011

CONTACT: MCLS PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

                       

      

WHO:                         The Friends of the Hoke Library in Jensen Beach, Inc., sponsor; advertising provided by the Library Foundation of Martin County, Inc.

 

WHAT:                       Martin County Library System Children’s Summer Reading Program

 

OCEAN STORYTIME

Presented by the Florida Oceanographic Society

 

Join the Florida Oceanographic Society to learn more about Florida’s oceans and the creatures that live within them.

 

For elementary age children.

 

WHEN:                       Wednesday, August 3, 3:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:                    Hoke Library, Community Room, 1150 NW Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach

 

HOW:                         Free.  No registration needed.

 

For more information or to learn more about the MCLS Children’s Summer Reading Program, pick up a flier or Library Connection at any branch library, call (772) 221-1403, or visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us.

  

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Former Bon Appetit Owner to Present Book Talk, Signing, Sampling August 3

                                                                                                                                            

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                          R   E   V   I   S   E   D

DATE:  JULY 25, 2011                                                 

CONTACT:  PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

 

Former Bon Appetit owner wants to share feast of experiences

in book talk, signing, sampling

          

WHO:              The Friends of the Blake Library in Stuart, Inc., sponsor, in support of Martin County libraries

 

WHAT:            Ms. Tiffany’s Palm Beach: Above Stairs to Below Stairs

 

Presented by Pauline Tiffany, M.S., MHCI, Great Britain

 

British author and chef Pauline Tiffany will speak and sign copies of her book,

Ms. Tiffany’s Palm Beach: Above Stairs to Below Stairs, Wednesday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the Blake Library in Stuart.  The program is free. 

No reservations are needed.

 

The former owner of the award-winning, five-star restaurant Bon Appetit (now Courtine’s) will discuss her memoir detailing experiences from WWII in Britain, encounters with Churchill, and as chef to fascinating Palm Beach residents such as Rod Stewart.

 

Pauline has included in her book a few favorite recipes to spice up the sometimes scandalous stories—rich with local flavor—and will bring tasty tidbits from these recipes for sampling.

 

Books will be available for sale and signing.

 

WHEN:            Wednesday, August 3, 2:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:          Blake Library, John F. Armstrong Wing, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart

 

HOW:              Free and open to the public.  No reservations needed.

 

For more information or to learn about the Martin County Library System call (772) 221-1403, pick up a Library Connection at any branch library or visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us.

 

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History Buff to Discuss 150th Annniversary of Bull Run

                                                                       

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                       

DATE:  JULY 18, 2011                                                          

CONTACT:  PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

          

WHO:             The Friends of the Blake Library in Stuart, Inc., sponsor, in support of

Martin County libraries

 

WHAT:          First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas): The 150th Anniversary

PowerPoint Presentation by Josh Liller

 

July 21, 1861 saw the first major battle of the American Civil War.

Learn about the battle, the events that precipitated it, the men who fought,

and the battlefield today.  

 

Josh Liller is a former reference library assistant and lifelong history aficionado.  He is currently working toward an undergraduate degree in history.

 

WHEN:           Wednesday, August 10, 2:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:        Blake Library, John F. Armstrong Wing, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart

 

HOW:             Free and open to the public.    

 

For more information or to learn about the Martin County Library System call (772) 221-1403, pick up a Library Connection at any branch library or visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us.

 

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20-Year Brand and Design Expert to Present Workshop 8/12 at Blake Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                   

DATE:  JULY 18, 2011                                                          

CONTACT:  PUBLIC RELATIONS (772) 221-1403

 

WHO:             The Friends of the Blake Library in Stuart, Inc., sponsor

WHAT:           BEATING THE HEAT IS A BREEZE @ THE BLAKE LIBRARY

 

Building Your Personal Brand

Presented by Pamela Hoke

 

Local artist Pamela Hoke will present a free workshop, Building Your Personal Brand, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Friday, August 12 at the Blake Library in Stuart as part of Martin County Library System’s summer series, Beating the Heat Is a Breeze @ the Blake Library. 

 

Recommended for ages 15 and up.

 

Supplies will be provided.  Class limit is 50.  Pre-registration is required. 

Are you striving to be heard or noticed for who you really are?  Find comfort

in how you present your voice and image to the world with 20-year brand

and design expert Pamela Hoke.  Whether you are starting a small business,

joining committees or seeking a job, this workshop will provide some tips and tricks in how you dress, your e-mail and social media voices, and the

presentation materials you develop that will be respected and stand out in

today’s different world. 

 

WHEN:           Friday, August 12, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:        Blake Library, John F. Armstrong Wing, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart

HOW:             Free.  Pre-registration required.  To register, e-mail mclsprograms@martin.fl.us or call 772-221-1403. 

 

For more information or to learn about the Martin County Library System call (772) 221-1403, pick up a Library Connection at any branch library or visit the library website at http://www.library.martin.fl.us.

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