Little Free Library #2

We're pleased to announce that our second Little Free Library has been installed at the Environmental Education Center at Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve on Lafayette Boulevard. We'd especially like to thank our artists Janet Gurney and Library Assistant Nancy Verderosa.

A Little Free Library is a free book exchange where users are encouraged to "take a book, leave a book". Library staff will fill the library initially & check it periodically, but all are welcome to help make sure it's stocked.

The box was paid for by the Friends of the Oldsmar Library.  Our first Little Free Library is still in front of Cypress Forest Recreation Center, and you can see pictures of it here.

Call for Local Authors

Are you a published local book author looking to share your work with the community? Apply to take part in our Local Author Showcase!  This free public event will be sponsored by the Friends of the Oldsmar Library.

The Showcase will be at the Library on Thursday, September 22 at 7 pm.​ Selected authors will be expected to arrive at 6:30 prepared to​ do a brief (​8 to 10​ minute) presentation on their work and to provide books which they can sell and sign afterwards.

There is no cost, but space is very limited! Please contact Heidi at 813-749-1179 if interested or for more information.

Submit your Recipes, Oldsmar!

     In anticipation of the City of Oldsmar's Centennial in 2016, the Friends of the Oldsmar Library are preparing a cookbook of recipes from current & former Oldsmar residents! Entries can be submitted now through June 1, 2015.
     You can submit a recipe through this online form, or by picking up a paper form from the Circulation Desk at the Oldsmar Library.

• You must be a current or past resident of the City of Oldsmar to submit a recipe
• Paper entries are to be dropped off at the Oldsmar Library
• All recipes will be given to the Friends of the Library who will decide which recipes will be included in the Centennial Cookbook
• There is no limit to the number of recipes that each person can submit
• Final selections will be notified by phone or e-mail
• The Oldsmar Centennial Cookbook will be available for purchase beginning in January 2016.

Little Free Library

We're pleased to announce that our first Little Free Library has been installed in front of Cypress Forest Recreation Center on Pine Avenue!

A Little Free Library is a free book exchange where users are encouraged to "take a book, leave a book". Library staff will fill the library initially & check it periodically, but all are welcome to help make sure it's stocked.

Little Free Library & entrance of Cypress Forest Rec Center

The box was paid for by the Friends of the Oldsmar Library, and we were lucky enough to have talented local artist Chelsea Cadwallader volunteer her time to paint it.  We are thrilled with the colorful and whimsical design!  You can see more pictures of the Little Library and of Chelsea's other work on her Facebook page. Chelsea is the daughter of Library Circulation Coordinator Darlene Cadwallader.

Artist Chelsea Cadwallader (L) with Bert Weber, Library Director

The Friends plan to purchase a second Little Free Library, and Library Director Bert Weber will soon be searching for another local artist who would be willing to donate their time to paint it.

The  Friends of the Oldsmar Library will have a general meeting Thursday, April 18 @ 1:00 pm in TECO Hall at the Library.

Friends of the Library

Our Friends of the Library group's first General Meeting of the year is coming up on Thursday, September 20 at 11:30 am!

The Friends meetings are open to the general public.  You can view the meeting invitation here and visit their web page for more information.

Upcoming author programs: Tim Dorsey & Adele Woodyard

We would like to highlight two upcoming author programs:

Special Friends of the Library Program
Tim Dorsey

Thursday, December 1

6:30 pm

TECO Hall

Local author Tim Dorsey will join us to promote his newest Serge Storms book When Elves Attack

No registration required - Books will be available for purchase & signing

Libraries Linking Lifetimes: Classic Florida

Thursday, December 8

4:00 - 5:00 pm

TECO Hall

Adele Woodyard, author of several books & articles on Florida travel, will present A Walk Through Florida's Past, a fun photo tour of historically important Florida locations that make for great daytrips.

 No registration required - Program with brief Q & A and signings of the author's new travel book to follow.

Libraries Linking Lifetimes is a year-long, county-wide intergenerational program designed to bring children, teens and adults together focusing on a single literary theme.

Call the Library at 813-749-1181 for information on these or any other of our great programs!

Cooking Demo & Book signing

The Friends of the Oldsmar Library will have a general meeting & author program on Thursday, October 20 in TECO Hall at the library - meeting starts at 1:00 pm & the program with Author Warren W. Caterson @ 1:30 pm.

The author will share recipes & hints from his cookbook Table for Two: The Cookbook for Couples, with a short cooking demonstration & book signing to follow.

The program is hosted by the Friends of the Oldsmar Library and is part of a series of free author programs scheduled at the library. Future dates are December 1st & January 19th.

Author Robert N. Macomber here on March 20

Award winning author Robert N. Macomber will be promoting Honor Bound, his newest maritime themed book from the Honor series in the Library's TECO Hall on Sunday, March 20, 2011, from 2:00-4:00 pm.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Oldsmar Library, this free program will include Mr. Macomber’s presentation of his new book followed by a book signing. Signed novels will be available for purchase, and refreshments will be served.

Robert N. Macomber is an internationally recognized award-winning maritime writer, lecturer, television commentator, and defense consultant. He is also a maritime commentator for Florida PBS documentaries, a magazine writer, and a naval history lecturer for the American History Forum and the Civil War Education Association.

Evening Presentation - Dolls 17th & 18th Century

Thursday, January 20, 6:30 pm, TECO Hall, Guest Speaker: Donarita Vocca will talk about Dolls from the 17th & 18th century and their modern day counterparts. Doll collection will be on display. Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Oldsmar Library - free and open to the public. Light refreshments served.

Book Sale November 20

Don't forget - our Friends of the Library Fall Booksale is this Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in TECO Hall.

A variety of books, magazines, movies and more for all ages and at reasonable prices!

All proceeds go to the Friends of the Oldsmar Library to support library services & programs.

Upcoming programs

October Programs & Events

*Netsmartz Internet Safety - computer program available anytime during library hours for Grades K through 12

*Toddler programs on Tuesdays & Preschool programs on Thursdays

October 9 - Oldsmar Historical Society meeting

October 12 - Creating Holiday Cards * computer class for adults

October 19 - 1 hour SCORE business counseling * sign-up @ the Reference desk

October 21 -Friends of the Library * Brown Bag Lunch & Learn with local author Anita Lowe

October 28 - Spooky Storytelling @ the Teen Coffee House

October 30 - Support your library! Order from the Oldsmar Domino's Pizza


November Programs & Events

Library will be closed: November 11, 25, 26 &27

*Netsmartz Internet Safety - computer program available anytime during library hours for Grades K through 12

*Toddler programs on Tuesdays & Preschool programs on Thursdays

November 2 - Book discussion on Shanghai Girls by Lisa See *Books & Brews (Age 21+) @ the Oldsmar Tap House

November 2 &16 - 1 hour SCORE business counseling * sign-up @ the Reference desk

November 3 & 17 - New program! * Homework Help * Teens help kids in Grades K-5 with homework

November 9 - The Inner Workings * computer class for adults

November 10 - Lego club for Children ages 5 & up * new program sponsored by the Friends of the Library

November 13 - Just-in-Time Tutor Training * (Adults 18 and up) learn the tools to help adult students with reading/language skills

November 13 - Oldsmar Historical Society meeting

November 16 - Reading Fur Fun * Dog Tales! * new program for kids 5 and up

November 18 - College & Career discussion * Teen Coffee House

November 18 - Friends of the Library * General meeting

November 18 - Book discussion on Norah's Children by Ann O'Farrell * Oldsmar Book Club

November 27 - Support your library! Order from the Oldsmar Domino's Pizza

Mark you your calendar!

FALL BOOK SALE!

Saturday * November 20 * 9:00 am - 3:00 pm * in the Library's TECO Hall

The Friends of the Library will have a variety of used books, audios & movies for sale. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Oldsmar library by providing programming & library material for Children, Teens & Adults.

Order from Domino's this Saturday, September 4

Support your library! Place an order this Saturday, September 4th and Domino's Pizza of Oldsmar will donate 20% of your total order to the Friends of the Oldsmar Library. This money goes to library projects.

Domino's is located at 3800 Tampa Road, and their phone # is 813-855-3030.

Pick up a form at the library or click here to print one, and please include the form with your order.

April 17-Book Sale & Celebration

This Saturday the Friends of the Oldsmar Library will hold a combination book sale & anniversary celebration of 20 years of PPLC service. The event is from 9am to 2pm in the library's TECO Hall. Come and enjoy some cake while browsing the sale. A variety of books, audios & movies will be available for purchase with proceeds of the sale going to library projects.

April 17-Book Sale

The Friends of the Library will have their Spring Book Sale on
Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm in TECO Hall at the Library.

(813) 749-1178

Domino's Pizza Date: April 3

Support your library! Place an order on Saturday, April 3rd and the Domino's Pizza in Oldsmar will donate 20% of your total order to the Friends of the Oldsmar Library. Proceeds will go to library projects.
Pick up a form at the library or click here to print one, and please include the form with your order. The phone number for the Oldsmar Domino's Pizza is (813) 855-3030.

Library Happenings

March Library Events

Tuesdays: Toddler Time
Thursdays: Preschool Storytime
Tuesday & Wednesdays through April 14: Free AARP Tax Assistance

March 13: Support your library-order from the Oldsmar Domino’s Pizza (forms @ library)
March 13: Oldsmar Historical Society meeting
March 16: SCORE Free Business Counseling sessions
March 16: Computer Class: Topic will be File & Folders
March 16: Oldsmar Teen Advisory Board meeting
March 21: Afternoon with local Authors Program
March 25: Teen Coffee House: Topic will be Ireland
March 25: Oldsmar Book Club-Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
March display: Hand Made Porcelain Flowers by Susan Welborn

Coming in April

April 11-17: National Library Week
April 15: Friends of the Library meeting in the Council Chambers to honor past Presidents
April 17: Spring Book Sale & Pinellas Public Library Cooperative 20th Anniversary celebration
April 22: Oldsmar Book Club-People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

For details about our library programs - please check the Calendar of Events

We welcome your questions, comments & interest in the Oldsmar Library. Please feel free to post a comment to this blog, email the library, call us @ (813) 749-1178 or stop by any service desk.

Cancelled -Rummage Sale

Friends of the Oldsmar Library - event update

The Rummage Sale has been CANCELLED.

The next Book Sale will be April 17.

Local Authors Event

* Sunday Afternoon *

*March 21 * 2:00 pm *

TECO Hall in the Library

Local Authors Event

Join the Friends of the Oldsmar Library

in welcoming authors:

Mary T. Dresser: Twilight of Grandeur

Ann O'Farrell: Norah's Children & Michael

Nia Imani: Truly Madly Deeply

Jim West: Cedar Key: A Jack Shaw Adventure

The authors will speak about their books, with a book signing afterward.

* Event is free and open to the public *

Info (813) 749-1178

Rummage Sale Postponed

Our Friends of the Library Rummage Sale Fundraiser, which was to take place this upcoming Saturday, has been postponed.

The new date is Saturday, February 27th. Please mark your calendars and join us then so you can support this great event and your library!