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Hernando County Public Library Winter 2017-18

‘Tis the season....

To cozy up with a good book!

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Winter is a time for reflection and connection. We take pause to reflect on the year

past and find hope in what the New Year might bring. We slow down to make time to

connect with family and friends. As I’ve been reflecting on the past year, I’m proud of

all that we offered to our community through the new services, programs, and

technologies we implemented. I’m also taking time to focus on how we can improve

our services and bring even more to our community during the New Year. As your

Public Library System, we exist to serve you by providing information, technology,

educational and recreational resources, programs, and classes, and to provide spaces

for community engagement, forums for civic engagement, and opportunities for

artistic and cultural expression and experiences. While winter is a season for

connection with family and friends, the role of your Public Libraries is to provide and

make connections for community members all year long.

During 2017, Hernando County Public Libraries received more than 300,000 visits to

our branches. We answered over 250,000 research and information requests, offered

1,455 programs with attendance exceeding 20,000, and we circulated over 620,000

items. 217 computer lab classes were offered, 88 Book-A-Librarian appointments

were completed, and technology instruction was provided to over 19,000 community

members. 75,649 public computer sessions were logged and 117,453 wireless

sessions were provided. In 2017, we focused on expanding cultural & artistic

offerings. We launched a Ukulele lending program and classes with funding from the

Brooksville Rotary and a new partnership with the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society; offered

a new Artist Works for Libraries service (online, self-paced art and music instruction);

celebrated International Jazz Day with a free concert (Sponsored by the Friends of the

Library of Hernando County); and installed new rotating community art exhibits and

quilt displays at the Spring Hill branch.

During 2018, we want to hear for you! How can we improve? What services or

resources do you wish we offered? Keep your eyes out for a survey, and you can

always use our comment cards located at all branches to make suggestions anytime.

Sue Kiley

The Library Link Hernando County

Public Library System’s Quarterly Magazine

Volume 6, Issue 1,

Winter 2017-18 Hernando County Public Library System 352.754.4043 www.hernandocountylibrary.us Library Director: Susan Kiley The Library Link Editor: Sheryl Fell [email protected] Contributors: Sheryl Fell, Susan Kiley

Notes from our Director

Sue Kiley Library Services Manager,

Hernando County Public Library


Library News and Notes

Elin is always willing to pitch in anywhere and always takes a team-oriented approach to everything she does. She communicates information to all library staff and shares any knowledge that she comes across. She is also the first to give recognition and praise to others. Her enthusiasm for Library Services is so genuine and passionate that she reaches many people on a regular basis through her teaching, outreach efforts, Ask- A-Librarian participation, and by telling our patrons about programs and services that they might enjoy.

In her role as Patron Support Technician, Elin fills in at all branches that are short-staffed, attends community outreach events, assists the Youth Services Librarian with story times and other youth programs and is very involved in all of our Summer Youth programs. For these reasons (and many others) she was awarded the Employee of the Quarter Award for the months of June-August 2017.

Congratulations Elin! You truly deserve this recognition. You exemplify teamwork and a positive attitude in all situations and you are an asset to our team at HCPLS.

Staff Spotlight: Elin Tate

Volunteer Spotlight: Kathy Nicastro

Kathy has lived in Hernando County for eleven years and has volunteered at the libraries for nine. Before coming to Hernando County her career was as an archivist at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. She assisted researchers by locating and making available documents from the Archives holdings. Currently, Kathy volunteers at all four library branches. She has observed that each library is unique and has different needs. At one library she shelves books, at another she shelf-reads, and at the other two branches she makes phone calls to patrons and shelves as well. When she’s not volunteering, she loves to read, travel, and do historical research. We are truly fortunate to have someone as experienced and dedicated as Kathy as a volunteer. Thanks, Kathy, for all you do for our libraries!


Main/Brooksville

Book Discussion Groups

HISTORY & BIOGRAPHY

Friday, December 1; 11 am Freedom in Exile: The Autobiography of The Dalai Lama XIV by Daniel James Brown. Friday, January 5; 11 am A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold Friday, February 2; 11 am In celebration of Black History Month: Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir by Dorothy Height

REGULAR MONTHLY Thursday, December 21; 11 am The Tin Roof Blowdown by James Lee Burke Thursday, January 18; 11 am Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: a Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver Thursday, February 15; 11 am Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

Adult Programs

American Sign Language Club 1st Thursday of each month; 4:30 pm (12/7, 1/4, 2/1) Ever struggled to have a conversation in a loud room? Want to learn a new language? Try ASL! Choose to Quit Wednesday, December 13; 2 pm Tuesday, February 13; 2 pm Get the tools you need to quit smoking now with this 2 hour tobacco cessation course. The course includes a one month supply of nicotine replacement patches, lozenges, or gum (participant’s choice) absolutely free! Registration is Required. To register, contact: Sheena Thompson at 813-929-1000 ext. 203 or email: [email protected] Financial Management Series Wednesday, December 20; 2 pm Insurance and Estate Planning Wednesday, January 17, 2 pm Personal Money Management Wednesday, February 21; 2 pm Getting Ready for Retirement Library Advisory Committee Mtg. Tuesday, January 9; 1 pm The Library Advisory Committee is the people’s voice on matters pertaining to the Hernando County Public Library System. All meetings are open to the public and the people’s input is welcomed.

See pages 8-9 for information about computer classes and children’s,

tween and teen programs.

Just For Fun

Holiday Gift Making for Teens Tuesday, December 12; 4:30 pm 'Tis the season for giving! Join us as we make cards, ornaments and other gifts for the holidays that you can share with friends and family. LEGO Club Thursday, December 14; 4:30 pm Thursday, January 11; 4:30 pm Thursday, February 8; 4:30 pm Build the coolest LEGO creations your imagination will allow using the library's collection of LEGOs. Junior Coders Monday, January 29; 4:30 pm Come to the library to learn the basics of coding! Children will be able to discover the building blocks of coding by being able to play with and manipulate several different coding tools such as Ozobots, Dash and Dot robots, the Code-a-Pillar, and others. Recommended for ages 4-8.

Need a gift for a fellow

book lover? Don’t want to pay full price at a bookstore or on Amazon? Then check out our Friends of the Library Bookstore, located at 1208 Kenlake Avenue, Spring Hill, FL 34607 or visit one of our Book Nooks at our Main or East Hernando Branches. You’re sure to find something special at a great price!


Adult Programs Citizen: “An American Lyric” Discussion Group Wednesdays @ 5 pm (12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27) "Citizen..." has been described as “a provocative meditation on race". Please join us for a series of conversations about themes presented in the book. Current Events Forum Thursday, December 21; 5 pm Thursday, January 18; 5 pm Thursday, February 15; 5 pm Join us to talk about what's happening in the world. Death Café Tuesday, January 16; 5 pm You are invited to join us and share your philosophy, experiences and fears about this often taboo subject. Financial Management Series Wednesday, December 6; 2 pm Insurance and Estate Planning Wednesday, January 3, 2 pm Personal Money Management Wednesday, February 7; 2 pm Getting Ready for Retirement Florida-Friendly Landscaping Thursday, December 7; 10:30 am Chill Out! How to Prepare Your Landscape for the Cool Season Thursday, January 4; 10:30 am Rude Guests in the Garden Thursday, February 1; 10:30 am Growing Vegetables in Raised Bed Gardens

Adult Programs Long-Term Care Planning Monday, December 4; 6 pm Monday, January 8; 2 pm Monday, February 5; 2 pm Understanding what it is and the latest strategies in protecting your retirement portfolio from catastrophic long-term care expenses. Medicare Seminar Monday, December 4; 5 pm Monday, January 8; 1 pm Monday, February 5; 1 pm For people new to Medicare or anyone who would like a better understanding of how the program works. A fun discussion with plenty of time for questions. Meditation Break Monday, December 18; 5:30 pm Monday, January 29; 5:30 pm Monday, February 12; 5:30 pm Take an afternoon meditation break - show up for any or all sessions! Meditation Mondays Monday, December 18; 11 am Monday, January 8; 11 am Monday, February 5; 11 am Enjoy a mindful Monday - show up for any or all sessions! Philosophical Friction Monday, December 11; 5 pm Monday, January 22; 5 pm An introduction to key philosophical debates through friendly informal lectures.

Adult Programs

Socrates Café Tuesday, December 12; 5 pm Thursday, January 25; 5 pm Thursday, February 22; 5 pm December - What obligations do we have to future generations? January - What would be important to us if we were immortal? February - What is true love? Writing Your Life Stories 2nd and 4th Wednesdays; 10:15 am (12/13, 12/27, 1/10, 1/24, 2/14, 2/28) Come have fun meeting people & sharing memories & life stories. Space is limited. Register online to reserve your seat.

West Hernando

See pages 8-9 for information about computer classes and children’s, tween and teen

programs.


West Hernando

Book Discussions

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Saturday, February 17; 3 pm The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

CLASSICS

Friday, December 8; 3 pm "To Build a Fire," a short story by Jack London Tuesday, January 16; 2 pm The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams

FLORIDA 505 Tuesday, January 9; 2 pm Stories from Rules of the Lake by Irene Ziegler Tuesday, February 1; 2 pm In honor of Black History Month: selections by Zora Neale Hurston

NONFICTION Saturday, December 30; 3 pm A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis Thursday, February 8; 3 pm In honor of Black History Month: excerpts from Black Boy, the 1945 memoir by Richard Wright

REGULAR MONTHLY Tues., December 19 (special date); 12 pm or 1:45 pm What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty Tues., January 23; 12 pm or 1:45 pm Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Tues., February 27; 12 pm or 1:45 pm The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom

Just For Fun

Adult Coloring Class 1st and 4th Tuesday of each month; 1:15 pm (12/5, 1/2, 1/23, 2/6, 2/27) Take time to get the stress and pains of life under control by relaxing and awakening your creativity side.

Crafty Christmas Workshop Tuesday, December 19; 4:30 pm Kick off the holiday season by creating a cute snowman decoration, a cutout paper snowflake and cinnamon glitter bird to hang on the tree!

Learn to Sew! 1st Tuesday of each month; 4 pm (12/5, 1/2, 2/6) Always wanted to learn to sew? Come to our monthly sewing class where you can learn the basics and make a simple project to take home. December - Holiday Quilted Placemats January - Mini-Messenger Bags February - Romantic Ruffled Bracelets Class size limited. Registration required.

Let’s Cook! Wednesday, December 20; 4:30 pm Wednesday, January 17; 4:30 pm Wednesday, February 21; 4:30 pm Tired of precooked, frozen, tasteless? Learn to cook from scratch! December: Shakshuka January: Cincinnati Chili February: Noodle Kugel Registration required.

Maker Monday 1st Monday of each month; all day Starting in January - Come to the library for some hands-on learning and creativity! Each month will feature a different craft to make and take.

Book Discussions

REGULAR MONTHLY Thursday, December 21; 2 pm The Pecan Man by Cassie Dandridge Selleck

Thursday, January 18; 2 pm Everybody’s Son: A Novel by Thrity Umrigar Thursday, February 15; 2 pm Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig

Just For Fun

Ukulele Holiday Strum and Play Thursday, December 14; 5 pm Join us for a fun-filled holiday event! Strum along to your favorite holiday tunes, enjoy some seasonal refreshments, and maybe even make a craft or two!

Beginning January 26th, VITA Volunteers will be at the

following Library location:

Spring Hill Branch Library

352-688-8502 (By Appointment Only)

Fridays and Saturdays 10am-1pm

Site opens January 26 through April 14th

Closed Friday 2/16 Closed Good Friday 3/30

9220 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill, FL 34608

Spring Hill


Spring Hill

Just For Fun!

Essential Oils 101 Tuesday, December 19; 5 pm Thursday, December 21; 1 pm Learn all about essential oils: what they are, how to use them, and why we should care about them. Registration required.

It’s Jazz! 3rd Friday of each month; 3 pm (12/15, 1/19, no program in Feb.) Special musical program about the Golden Age of Jazz presented by former NPR Jazz Radio Announcer Peter Lamattina.

Kool Krafts Wednesday, February 7; 4:30 pm Terrariums! Make a beautiful miniature garden for that special someone for Valentines Day!

Movies @ your Library 2nd and 4th Thursdays; 2 pm (12/14, 12/28, 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22) Movies on the big screen w/popcorn & lemonade. For titles, call 754.4043.

Shape Up 4 Life - Salsa Dancing 1st Weds. of each month; 10:30 am (1/3, 2/7) Discover the joy of staying fit and learning to dance.

Ukulele Holiday Strum and Play Thursday, December 21; 5 pm Join us for a fun-filled holiday event! Strum along to your favorite holiday tunes, enjoy some seasonal refreshments, and maybe even make a craft or two!

Watercolor Techniques with Edward Barker Select days @ 1 pm (2/7, 2/15, 3/1, 3/7) Come join local award-winning artist Edward Barker as he demonstrates and teaches students basic watercolor techniques while completing a painting to take home. Supplies not included. Registration required.

Adult Programs Choose to Quit Thursday, January 18; 1:30 pm Get the tools you need to quit smoking now with this 2-hour tobacco cessation course. Registration is Required. To register, contact: Sheena Thompson at 813-929-1000 ext. 203 or email: [email protected]

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Wednesday, December 13; 10:30 am When Bad Landscapes Happen to Good People Wednesday, January 10; 10:30 Florida’s Wild Edibles Wednesday, January 24; 10:30 am The Good, the Bad and the Bugly! Wednesday, February 14; 10:30 am The Birds and the Bees - and Butterflies!

Wednesday, February 28; 10:30 am Raising Chickens 101

Financial Management Series Wednesday, January 24; 2 pm Personal Money Management Wednesday, February 28; 2 pm Getting Ready for Retirement

General Psychology Thursday, December 14; 5 pm Thursday, January 11; 5 pm Thursday, February 8; 5 pm Join us for the last three of an eight-lecture series on psychology presented by Dr. David Travland, a clinical psychologist, author, and professor at Columbia College.

Personal Creativity Book Group 4th Saturday of each month; 3 pm (12/23, 1/27, 2/24) Get inspired by reading and discussing books that encourage you to cultivate your emotional, intellectual and spiritual self.

Adult Programs SCORE Workshops Tuesday, January 9; 5 pm Basic Quickbooks Wednesday, February 7; 5 pm How to Apply for a 501C3

Signing for Everyday Life Fridays @ 1 pm in December (12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29) SFEL is a crash course in basic ASL for learners at any skill level. This course is provided free of charge by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, Inc.

Socrates Café 1st Thursday of each month; 5 pm (12/7, 1/4, 2/1) December - What obligations do we have to future generations? January - What would be important to us if we were immortal? February - What is true love?

Spring Hill Writing Group 2nd and 4th Saturdays; 1:15 pm (12/9, 12/23, 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24) For anyone who writes or would like to write and wants the encouragement, support and camaraderie of other writers.

See pages 8-9 for information about computer classes and children’s,

tween and teen programs.

Just For Fun!

Beginner/Gentle Yoga Class Tuesday, December 12 @ 10:15 am Tuesdays @ 12:15 pm (1/2, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20) Join certified yoga instructor Terry Schoonmaker for a gentle beginning yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat, a firm pillow and a towel. Space limited. Registration required.


Computer Classes

Tech Tutors

First Friday @ Spring Hill; 2:30 pm (12/1, 1/5, 2/2) Second Friday @ Brooksville; 2:30 pm (12/8, 1/12, 2/9) Third Friday @ West; 2:30 pm (12/15, 1/19) Fourth Friday @ East; 2:30 pm (12/22, 1/26, 2/23) Not quite sure how to use your device? Have any questions or concerns? Grab your gadget and stop by!

Monday - Brooksville Tuesday- West Wednesday - Spring Hill Thursday - East

Primary classes (meet at all branches during the week designated from 10 am until 12 pm): All computer classes require registration.

Secondary classes (Meets at Brooksville on first Monday, West on second Tuesday, Spring Hill on third Wednesday, and East on fourth Thursday; classes begin at 12:15 pm and last until 1:15 pm): Class Brooksville West Spring Hill East Internet Q&A No Class Jan. 9 Jan. 17 Jan. 25 Staying Safe Online Feb. 5 Feb. 13 Feb. 21 Mar. 1 All Brooksville classes meet in the Meeting Room. All other locations meet in the Computer Lab.

Date Class Exceptions

Dec 2017 No Classes

January 1-7 Learning the Mouse No class at BV

January 8 – 14 Windows 10 Basics

January 15 – 21 Surfing the Web No class at BV

January 22 – 28 Cut and Paste

January 29 – February 4 Working with Computer Files

February 5 – 11 Email with Gmail

February 12 – 18 Learning the Mouse

February 19 – 25 Windows 10 Basics No class at BV

February 26 – March 4 Surfing the Web

Class Descriptions

Learning the Mouse Learn to use a mouse and acquire basic computer vocabulary.

Windows 10 Basics Windows 10 may look different, but let us show you how our old friend Windows is still there and what the basic skills are you need to get the most out of it.

Surfing the Web Ready to “surf the web"? In this class you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of using the Internet.

Cut and Paste Cut and paste remains one of Windows' most useful tools.

Class Descriptions

Working with Computer Files Learn to save, organize, find, edit and delete your computer files.

Email with Gmail Email is easy! Learn how to send, receive, and organize your email; how to send photos and other documents, and more.

Staying Safe Online Staying safe on the Internet is becoming harder and harder. Let us show you reli-able information and trustworthy web-sites that help you stay safe online.


Story Times

Baby Storytimes Thursdays @ Main; 10 am Fridays @ West Hernando; 10 am* (No programs 12/21 thru 1/5, 2/16) Enjoy a lapsit program featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and more. Ages 0-18 months *Registration required.

Toddler Storytimes Thursdays @ Spring Hill; 10:30 am (no programs on 12/21, 12/28, 1/4) Fridays @ West Hernando; 10:30 am (no programs on 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 2/16) Stories, finger plays and songs. Ages 18-35 months.

Storytimes Tuesdays @ Brooksville; 10:30 am (no programs on 12/19, 12/26, 1/2) Wednesdays @ East; 10:30 am (no programs on 12/20, 12/27, 1/3) Stories, finger plays, and songs. Ages 18 months—5 years.

Preschool Storytimes Thursdays @ Spring Hill; 11:15 am (no programs on 12/21, 12/28, 1/4) Fridays @ West Hernando; 11:15 am (no programs on 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 2/16) Stories, finger plays and songs. Ages 3-5 years

Holiday Storytime Tuesday, Dec. 19 @ Main; 10:30 am Happy Holidays! Celebrate the season with some fun stories! Join us for this all-ages family storytime as we read stories all about the holidays and the winter season. STEAM Storytime Monday, Jan. 22 @ West; 11:15 am Monday, Feb. 26 @ West; 11:15 am Kids will enjoy a variety of entertaining story books and then participate in a craft and/or activity that reinforces the elements of STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. All materials provided.

Kids-Tweens-Teens

For Kids and Tweens

Beauty & Modesty Last Tues. of each month @ Spring Hill (1/20, 2/27) Children ages 6-12 will learn all about etiquette, poise, runway, modeling, self-esteem, manners, and much more!

Just for Teens

Escape Room (registration required) Tuesday, Jan. 16 @ Spring Hill; 5 pm Work with a group to solve puzzles to crack the code and escape the room.

Holiday Gift Making for Teens Tuesday, Dec. 12 @ Main; 4:30 pm Join us as we make cards, ornaments and other gifts for the holidays that you can share with friends and family. Ages 13-18

Valentine’s Day Gift Making for Teens Weds., Feb. 7 @ Spring Hill; 4:30 pm Come join us as we make cards and other gifts for Valentine's Day . The Beat Goes On! 2nd Thurs. of each mo. @ East ; 5 pm (12/14, 1/11, 2/8) Teens! Join us at our Cooney Roost and write to the beat of the original Hipsters!

For Kids and Tweens

Alice in Wonderland Party Thursday, Jan. 25 @ West; 5 pm Come enjoy different activities, crafts, and more based on the classic book and movie.

Coding for Kids Wednesday, Dec. 13 @ West; 4:30 pm Wednesday, Jan. 10 @ West; 4:30 pm Wednesday, Feb. 14 @ West; 4:30 pm Kids, learn how to program and code using Scratch!

Girls Who Code Thursday, Jan. 18 @ Spring Hill; 5 pm Thursday, Feb. 15 @ Spring Hill; 5 pm Girls! Come to the library to learn about the exciting world of computer coding. No experience necessary.

Junior Coders Wednesday, Dec. 6 @ East; 4:30 pm Weds., Jan. 24 @ West; 4:30 pm Monday, Jan. 29 @ Main; 4:30 pm Weds., Feb. 28 @ Spring Hill; 4:30 pm Come to the library to learn the basics of coding!

LEGO Club 2nd Thursday @ Main; 4:30 pm (12/14, 1/11, 2/8) 3rd Weds. @ Spring Hill; 4:30 pm (12/20, 1/17, 2/21 - special date) Build new LEGO creations and meet other LEGO fans. Perfect for ages 7-12.

Minecraft Afternoon Tuesday, Feb. 6 @ Spring Hill; 4:30 pm Join other Minecraft fans and spend the afternoon, building, exploring, and crafting! Ages 8-12.

Stop Motion Animation for Tweens Tuesday, Feb.13 @ Spring Hill; 5 pm Come learn what stop motion animation is and watch example videos. Then create your own stop motion video. All materials are provided.

Arts and Krafts

Art Attack Tuesday, Jan. 23 @ West; 4:30 pm Tuesday, Feb. 20 @ West; 4:30 pm Learn all about a famous artist and then create your very own masterpiece to take home! Ages 6-12. ARTeration Saturday, Dec. 15 @ East; 1:30 pm Family Fun Ornaments Saturday, January 13 @ East; 1:30 pm Junk Art Saturday, February 17 @ East; 1:30 pm Chinese New Year Movie and a Craft


East Hernando

Adult Programs

Writers Workshop Meets every other Thursday @ 1 pm (12/14, 12/28, 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22) Free and open to the public. All levels of experience from beginners to published authors welcome. Group is on-going and continuous, join at any time. Bring pen and paper. For more information call 352-583-2441. Financial Management Series Wednesday, December 13; 2 pm Insurance and Estate Planning Wednesday, January 10; 2 pm Personal Money Management Wednesday, February 14; 2 pm Getting Ready for Retirement SHINE (individual counseling by appt. only) Every Friday from 12 - 2 pm Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling by appointment only. Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

Book Discussion Group

Friday, December 15; 2 pm The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Friday, January 19; 2 pm Nutshell by Ian McEwan Friday, February 23; 2 pm Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen

Movies @ your library

Movies @ Your Library Tuesday, Dec 5; 2 pm Tuesday, Dec 19; 2 pm Tuesday, Jan 2; 2 pm Tuesday, Jan 16; 2 pm Tuesday, Feb 6; 2 pm Tuesday, Feb 20; 2 pm Movies on the big screen w/popcorn. For titles, call 754.4043. Family Movie @ Your Library Saturday, December 23; 1 pm Saturday, January 27; 1 pm Saturday, February 17; 1 pm* Movies on the big screen w/popcorn. For titles, call 754.4043.

Just For Fun!

Adult Coloring for Stress Relief and Relaxation Saturday, December 2; 10-2 Saturday, January 6; 10-2 Saturday, February 3; 10-2 Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm for soothing music, a cup of herbal tea and a little art therapy. Arteration Saturday, December 16; 1:30 pm Family Fun Ornaments Saturday, January 13; 1:30 pm Junk Art Saturday, February 17; 1 pm (see below)* *Chinese New Year Movie and a Craft Saturday, February 17; 1 pm Watch a Disney Nature movie about pandas, monkeys and snow leopards and then continue the fun by making Chinese Dragon puppets. Essential Oils 101 Friday, December 1; 10:30 am Join us for this introductory class as we discuss what essential oils are, the best ways to use them safely and effectively, and how we can use them to improve our health and overall wellbeing. Game On! Saturdays from 10-4 Board games, video games, you name it. Come hang out with us and get your game on. The Beat Goes On! Thursday, December 14; 5 pm Thursday, January 11; 5 pm Thursday, February 8; 5 pm Teens! Want to write to the beat of the original Hipsters? Join us at our Cooney Roost (The East Hernando Public Library) and do just that.

See pages 8-9 for information about for computer classes and

children’s, tween and teen programs.

Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Information during open enrollment period. By appointment only. Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

West Hernando Branch (individual counseling by appt. only) Monday, December 7; 1-4 pm

East Hernando Branch (individual counseling by appt. only) Every Friday from 12 - 2 pm

Ukulele Lessons!

Introduction to Ukulele - Part 1 Tuesday, January 2; 5 pm Introduction to Ukulele - Part 2 Tuesday, January 9; 5 pm Strum & Play Tuesday, January 16; 5 pm Join us for a fun experience learning to play the ukulele! Bring your own or use one of the class instruments. For all ages. Registration required.


Special Event!

Performing Live @ the Spring Hill Branch Library!

Saturday, January 20 @ 2 pm

Good songs. You’ll like ‘em.

After more than a decade of world-wide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson--otherwise known as the folk duo Hungrytown--have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting: “It’s great to hear an act eschew sentimentality in favor of honesty and to prove that you don’t have to go raiding the memory of others to find the stuff that really good songs are made of,” writes Jedd Beaudoin of Popmatters.

Lyricist Rebecca Hall is credited with compositions “that sound as timeless as any traditional songs” (Northern Sky, UK) while producer/multi-instrumentalist/husband Ken Anderson is lauded for his “remarkable affinity for instrumental embellishment” (No Depression) and for crafting Hungrytown’s “gorgeous vocal harmonies” (Folk and Roots, UK).

Hungrytown's introduction to folk music came when a close friend--who died young due to a tragic misdiagnosis--entrusted to them her collection of 1960s folk albums and her guitar (which has since been featured on all of their albums). Inspired by the grit and true-to-life experiences she heard in these traditional ballads, Hall was inspired to write the lyrics that later became her first songs, aided by Anderson’s flair for musical arrangement. Soon afterwards, Hall released two solo albums, Sings! (1999) and Sunday Afternoon (2002), both produced by Anderson. In the winter of 2003, the duo quit their boring desk jobs, moved to the green hills of Vermont, and decided to pursue a full-time career as touring musicians.

They released their first CD, Hungrytown, in 2008; Any Forgotten Thing in 2011; and Further West in 2015. The couple continue to spend more than half of each year on the road, especially roads in North America, Europe and New Zealand. Hungrytown's music has received extensive radio airplay worldwide and has appeared on several television shows, including Comedy Central's The Daily Show, IFC's Portlandia and Netflix's Lady Dynamite.


Locations and Hours Main Library/Brooksville 238 Howell Avenue Brooksville, FL 34601 Monday-Thursday: 10-7 Friday: 10-5 Saturday and Sunday: closed

East Hernando Branch 6457 Windmere Road Brooksville, FL 34602

Tuesday -Thursday: 10-7 Friday and Saturday: 10-5 Sunday and Monday: closed Spring Hill Branch 9220 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill, FL 34608 Tuesday -Thursday: 10-7 Friday and Saturday: 10-5 Sunday and Monday: closed West Hernando Branch 6335 Blackbird Avenue Brooksville, FL 34613 Monday-Thursday: 10-7 Friday: 10-5 Saturday and Sunday: closed

To contact us via telephone, Call 352.754.4043

Libraries will be closed: December 25 & 26 January 1 January 15 February 16 February 19

February is Black History Month In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson began officially commemorating African-American history during an annual week of remembrance. Woodson promoted the observance of “Negro History Week” during the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Woodson was one of the first academically trained African-American historians in the United States. Through his efforts to celebrate and study the nation's African-American heritage, February is now officially designated as Black History Month. Join us for programs throughout the month of February as we share this history: Book Discussions - Spring Hill Branch Florida 505 - Tuesday, February 1; 2 pm In honor of Black History Month: selections by Zora Neale Hurston Non-Fiction - Thursday, February 8; 3 pm In honor of Black History Month: excerpts from Black Boy, the 1945 memoir by Richard Wright History and Biography Book Discussion - Main Library/Brooksville Friday, February 2; 11 am In celebration of Black History Month: Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir by Dorothy Height Black history in Florida is especially rich, dating back to the early 16th century. The Florida Memory Project makes available an incredible collection of resources on African-American history from the collections of the State Library and Archives of Florida. These resources attest to the struggles and triumphs of persons of African descent in Florida history. http://www.floridamemory.com/onlineclassroom/blackhistory/

Coming soon to HCPL - Looking for your next book? Want to find a new author that’s similar to a favorite? Can’t remember all the titles in a series? Look no further than our catalog! We recently added NoveList Select, a service that adds reading recommendations to the catalog. Just look for the area called "Read-alike Recommendations." Or, the next time you’re in the library, ask a staff member to show you!

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