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Next Month's Calendar
ADULT
PROGRAMS
Cape Canaveral Public Library
868-1101
To be announced
Central Brevard Public
Library 633-1792
May 2,9,16 & 23, 10:00 a.m. GENTLE YOGA
Yoga has hit the U.S. mainstream: supermodels and
star athletes, corporate executives, housewives, and
seniors are all discovering the many benefits of yoga
practice. Join experienced certified yoga teacher
Emily Hain and experience the relaxation and well-being
of a gentle yoga class. (There will be no class on
Friday, May 30th.) Each class includes breath awareness
exercises, warm-ups for each joint and major muscle
group, as well as traditional hatha yoga poses modified
for accessibility for every body. Class ends with
a period of guided relaxation that will leave you
feeling calm and refreshed. Cost is $5 per class.
Bring a towel or mat and wear comfortable clothing.
May 5, 7:00 p.m. CONSIDERING A HYBRID CAR?
As gas prices soar and additional price increases
are projected, more people are considering buying
hybrid and electric cars. But what has research shown?
Are electric and hybrid cars reliable, and do they
offer enough pep and features? Understand more about
the costs and benefits of alternative vehicle technology
at a talk hosted by the Central Brevard Library in
Cocoa. Bill Young, an engineer at Florida Solar Energy
Center, will answer your questions about gas mileage
and maintenance costs, as well as the factors to consider
when making a choice between models. For more information,
call 633-1792.
May 6,13,20 & 27, 10:00 a.m. WATERCOLOR CLASS
Make the choice now to develop your artistic spirit!
Watercolor artist Pearl Ollie shares her talent and
techniques at a weekly watercolor class sponsored
by Central Brevard Library in Cocoa. Students will
create original works of art ranging from portraits
to still-lives to landscapes and seascapes, with a
focus on learning techniques. If you are interested
in exploring your artistic side, this is the class
for you! All levels are welcome, from beginning to
advanced. The cost is $10, which includes supplies.
To sign up or for more information, call the Reference
Desk at Central Brevard Library at 633-1792.
May 6,13,20 & 27, 1:00 p.m. Sundays. Master Gardeners
are here to offer helpful hints with your gardening.
May 7,14,21 & 28, 9:00 a.m. CALLING ALL CREATIVE
WRITERS!
Are you ready to sharpen your creative writing skills
in an engaging atmosphere that will free your creative
spirit? Update your ideas and improve your ability
to write short stories, poems and songs with writing
mentor Marilyn Sewall in classes sponsored by the
Central Brevard Library in Cocoa. All levels of writers
are welcome every Wednesday. The cost is $10/class.
This class fills up with returning students, so please
register in advance by the library at 633-1792.
May 8, 22, 6:30 p.m. TALK TO ME
Come and meet new friends in the "Talk to Me"
English conversation group for non-native adult English
speakers who wish to practice their English. The group
will meet at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa.
Everyone is welcome and registration is not required.
For more information, call the library reference department
at 633-1792.
May 8, 2:00 p.m. POPCORN AND A MOVIE
Central Brevard Library in Cocoa is pleased to offer
a recent box office movie at our free program, Popcorn
and A Movie. Look forward to an uplifting story about
an adopted young man who tries to find his natural
parents through the gift of music he inherited from
them. No reservations are necessary. Call 633-1792
for more details about the movie.
May 9, 11:00 a.m. Open meeting with Commissioner
Chuck Nelson
May 15, 1:00 p.m. RIVER INTO THE NEW WORLD
Experience the natural beauty and intriguing characters
and wildlife of the St. Johns River during a movie
and talk at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa.
Called Americas First River since its discovery by
the French Huguenots in 1564, the St. Johns is also
known as the laziest river, for its slow northern
flow and broad marshes from the Everglades to Jacksonville.
Mark Middlebrook, an expert from the St. Johns River
Alliance, will also describe issues of water quality
and the tussles over states rights for water withdrawals
that are supplanting the idyllic river life. For more
information, call Central Brevard Library at 633-1792.
May 15, 1:00 p.m. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
The "It's A Mystery" book group will meet
at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa to discuss
"Luck, Accidents or Fate: the mysteries of Barbara
Michaels/Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Mertz". Everyone
is welcome and registration is not required.
May 18, 2:00 p.m. ANOTHER EMBELLISHED AFTERNOON
Ring in spring at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa
at a free performance by Brevards finest community
handbell choir. The Celebration Ringers will demonstrate
their unique, lively style when they perform a variety
of sacred and secular music. Ringleader Diane Click
believes this years show will be enjoyed by a wide-ranging
audience, including as it does a medley of TV theme
songs, big band and swing, and a jazz number featuring
the alto saxophone played by Jim Bishop, Jr. The choir
performs on 5 octaves of handbells and also uses 5
octaves of choir chimes. No reservations are necessary.
Call 633-1792 for more information.
May 20, 7:00 p.m. BERMUDA SUICIDE CHALLENGE
What happens when two Merritt Island brothers set
off on a 1,500 mile boat trip in a 21-foot flat boat
and set two world records? Find out when Bob Brown
describes their trip and plays highlights from it
on DVD at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa. Hear
first-hand a story of risk, adventure and reward for
the Brown brothers as they cross the treacherous north
Atlantic from North Carolina to Bermuda to New York.
Signed copies of Browns new book, Bermuda Suicide
Challenge, will be available after the program.
May 21, 9:00 a.m. PROPERTY & FORECLOSURE RESEARCH
CLASS
Learn how to use the countys Property & Research
Website. Registration is required by calling 633-1794.
No charge.
May 27, 3:30 p.m. Central Brevard Library Advisory
Board meets. For info call 635-7845
Cocoa
Beach Public Library
868-1104
To be announced
Eau Gallie Public Library 255-4304
To be announced
Franklin T. DeGroodt Memorial Library 952-6317
Computer Classes for June*
May 19th - 9:00am *Registration for June* computer
classes.
Book Discussion Group: Meets every 4th Wednesday.
May 28th -7:00pm -- May's book is Bill Bryson's A
Walk in the Woods.
DeGroodt Stamping Club -
May 2 at 1:00pm and May 10 at 10:00am-- Supplies provided
for each craft, but bring your favorites! ($1 fee,
pre-registration required)
Display Case: Children's Book Week display by Michelle
Hutto.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library
952-4511
To be announced
Max Brewer Memorial Law Library 617-7295
To be announced
Melbourne Public Library
952-4514
To be announced
Melbourne
Beach Public Library 956-5642
To be announced
Merritt Island Public Library
455-1369
To be announced
Pre-registration is required for ALL programs.
See the Reference Desk.
Mims/Scottsmoor Public Library 264-507
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To be announced
Palm Bay Public Library
952-4519
To be announced
Pt St John Public Library 633-1867
To be announced
Satellite
Beach Public Library 779-4004
To be announced
S. Mainland Public Library 772-664-4066
To be announced
Suntree/Viera Public Library 255-4404
To be announced
Titusville Public Library
264-5026
To be announced
W. Melbourne
Public Library 952-4508 |
To be announced
CHILDREN’S
PROGRAMS
Cape Canaveral Public Library
To be announced.
Central Brevard Public
Library
May 10, 2:00 p.m. A Day with Mom
Make a topiary for Mom and enjoy a story, games and
refreshments. Ages 5 and up. Please pre-register by
calling 633-1795.
Tuesdays @ 4:00 p.m. CHESS CLUB
Learn the game of champions. Ages 5 and up.
Story Times
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00
a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years.
TODDLER TIME - Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. & 10:30
a.m. Ages 22 - 36 months. Pre-registration required
633-1795.
Story Times will break for summer program preparation
on May 15. We will resume June 17.
Library tours and visits are available on request,
please call 633-1795.
Cocoa
Beach Public Library
To be announced.
Eau Gallie Public Library
To be announced.
Franklin T. DeGroodt Memorial Library
Story Time for ages 3+ Tuesdays at 10:30am,
7pm and Thursdays at 11am.
Toddler Time for children under age 3 - Tuesdays
at 9:30am and Thursdays 9:30am & 10:15am. (Note:Pre-registration
is required for Toddler Time!) Call Youth Services
to see if there are any openings for the May/June
session.
Story Time & Toddler Time Themes and Crafts:
May 1 El Dia de los Niño's Stories - Dora the
Explorer Puppet Craft
May 6-8 Mommy Stories - Sunflower Picture Frame Craft
May 11-24 No Programming
May 27-29 All American Stories and Songs
Drawing Class - Learn to draw your favorites - dragons,
superheroes, robots and Manga.
May 1, 8, and 29, from 3:30-4:30pm. All ages are welcome!
After School Craft:
Wednesday, May 28 from 3:30pm-4:15pm - All ages welcome!
Come make a Patriotic Pinwheel
Child Care Centers please call for Reservations.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library
952-4511
To be announced.
Melbourne Public Library
To be announced.
Melbourne
Beach Public Library
To be announced
Merritt Island Public Library
To be announced
Mims/Scottsmoor Public Library
To be announced
Palm Bay Public Library
To be announced
Pt St John Public Library \
To be announced
Satellite
Beach Public Library
To be announced.
South Mainland Library-Micco
To be announced
Suntree/Viera Public Library
To be announced
Titusville Public Library
To be announced
Pre-registration required for all programs.
West Melbourne Public Library
To be announced
Displays & Exhibits
See individual library listings.
SPECIAL NOTICES
The next Brevard County Library Board meeting will
be held TBD
Any person with a disability requiring reasonable
accommodation to participate in Library sponsored
activities or programs may call their library.
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