COMMUNITY NEWS
Parkland Library June 2017
Knit ‘N’ Knowledge, Monday, June 5th, 10:30 a.m.Do you enjoy knitting? Bring your own projects, tips, techniques and ideas to share with fellow knitters at the Parkland Library. Please visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207 for more information. Parkland Library’s “Build a Better World” Summer Reading Club (children, teens and adults) June 9 – August 12 Sponsored by Parkland Friends of the Library Every person age 2 years through adult will receive a small gift for coming in and registering for the library’s “Build a Better World” Summer Reading Club. Keep a log of books you read to earn prizes all summer. The more books you read the more prizes you get! Keep reading all summer and earn prizes along the way. Children and teens must have a Parkland Library card to register. For more information visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. Adult Summer Reading Kickoff with speaker Dr. Margery Marcus Saturday, June 10th, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Parkland Friends of the Library Distinguished educator Dr. Margery Marcus will kick off the summer with this fascinating talk about the concept of world building in literature, architecture and more. Tea and refreshments will be served. “Build a Better World” is the theme of Parkland Library’s 2017 Adult Summer Reading Club. Register for “Build a Better World” and receive a prize. Keep reading all summer and earn prizes along the way. Register online www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.
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Artists of the Month: Nessie Yara Artist’s Reception, Saturday, June 10th, noon to 1 p.m. Nessie Yara is an emerging contemporary figurative artist. She was formally educated in visual arts at Florida International University and the University of Puerto Rico. Using acrylics, Nessie paints about motherhood, childhood, family, and the little things in between. Her brush serves her to illustrate permanence on transitory moments in life, and her artwork reminds us of the unique footprints relationships leave in our lives. Born in San Juan Puerto Rico and a Florida resident for the past 27 years, Nessie uses a color palette highly influenced by the distinctive saturation of blues and greens found in Florida and in the tropics. Bright colors and ocean inspired themes are an inherent part of her work. Her artwork is displayed in South Florida, Ohio, and Puerto Rico. Her work will be on display at the Parkland Library June 1st through June 30th. Reading with Ruby (ages 5 to 12) Monday, June 12th, 3:30 p.m. Come to the Parkland Library to practice your reading skills by reading to Ruby, a therapy dog who is almost as big as Clifford! This program encourages children to read by providing a nonjudgmental listener and furry friend who won’t mind if you make a mistake. Bring a book from home or choose one at the library. Each child will have the opportunity to read for about 5 minutes. Parkland Library Card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.
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Italian Film Night with Antonio, Monday, June 12th, 7 p.m. Enjoy an Italian-language film with English subtitles under the guidance of Antonio Del Bene of Byron Tree USA. Registration not required. Please visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207 for more information. Adult Coloring Book Art, Tuesday, June 13th, 10:30 a.m. to noon Decompress and let your mind wander while enjoying this latest creative trend: coloring books for adults. We’ll add some soothing background music and light snacks to create a little “me time” in your day. We will provide the supplies or you may bring your own. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff Show Bucky and Gigi: Building a Better Show… One Smile at a Time (age 2 and up) Tuesday, June 13th, 4 p.m. Sponsored by Parkland Friends of the Library Watch Bucky & GiGi construct fun with juggling, magic, and lots of comedy, too. You’ll get to be a part of the smiling, giggling and flat out belly laughter when you watch them transform themselves from regular construction crew to comedians extraordinaire. And get ready for Super Zeus (their canine partner) who steals the show in the finale with his extraordinary feats of canine comedy. Children ages 2 through 5th grade can register for the Parkland Library’s “Build a Better World” Summer Reading Club and earn prizes all summer. Parkland Library card required to register. Registration required. To register visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. www.ciTyNEwsMagaziNE.coM