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THE LIBRARY IS OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-7PM & SATURDAY
10AM-4PM.
Contact us by email: gpublib@yahoo.com
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 26,
IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.
PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS:
Friends Room Gallery Walls: Paintings by members of the Maximo Art Club.
Storytime and May Day Crafts: Thursday, May 1 at 2:00 pm.
Reverse Mortgages: an information session presented by Joanie Clarkin of American Reverse Mortgage Corporation. Monday, May 5 at 10:00 am, repeated Monday, May 12 at 2:00 pm.
Bereavement Support Group: For family members and friends
who have lost a loved one. Facilitated by counselors from The Hospice of
the Florida Suncoast. Tuesdays, May 6 & 13, 10:00 am-Noon.
Storytime and Animal Crafts: Wednesday, May 7 at 2:00 pm.
Socrates Café: These monthly discussion groups were inspired by the book The Six Questions of Socrates. Author Christopher Phillips traveled the world to lead informal groups, engaging people in the manner of the ancient Greek philosopher, for whom “the questions are more important than the answers.” Thursday, May 8 at 10:00 am. and Friday, May 30 at 6:00 pm.
Suncoast Computer Users: Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 pm.
Scrapbookers Club for Teens & Adults: Saturday, May 10 at 1:00 pm. Bring your pictures, books and questions, and prepare to have a great time! Scrapbookers meet on the second Saturday of each month. Make beautiful pages of memories for yourself and your family. Some supplies available, but you need to furnish your own 12x12 scrapbook album. FMI, contact Kay Boatwright or Pat Brinkley at the Library, or call 893-1074.
Family Story and Craft Club: Saturdays, May 10 and May
24 at 2:00 pm.
MS Support Group: Informal group for persons with multiple sclerosis and/or
their family and friends to share information and provide support. Facilitated
by Tracy Woolrich, RN. Thursday, May 22, 10:00 am.-Noon.
Genealogy Discussion Group: Saturday, May 24 at 1:00 pm. This is not a formal class, just an opportunity to meet and share experiences and information with others interested in delving into their family history. FMI, call Kay Boatwright at the Library, 893-1074.
Gulfport Creative Short Story Writers: Wednesday mornings, 9:15 am-Noon.
One-on-One Computer Instruction: By appointment only--contact Alex Hooks at the Reference Desk, or call 893-1073.
CoffeeTalk: Our 13th annual series of monthly book discussions
continues with The Human Stain, by Philip Roth. Join us for coffee, light
refreshments, and lively conversation on Thursday, May 15. Coffee is ready
at 9:30 am., discussion starts at 10 o’clock. Discussion guides are
available, copies of the book may be reserved at the Reference Desk.
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GULFPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
5501 28th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL 33707 - Phone 893-1074 - FAX 893-1072
Open Monday-Friday: 10 am-7 pm & Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
All meetings and programs are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
PROGRAMS AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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