Youth and Teen Events Calendar
We have so much to offer this year that we could not fit it within the Festival of Reading week. So we have scheduled a couple Pre-Celebration events to get the Festival started early!
Pre-Festival of Reading Events
Friday, March 16
| Susan E. Snyder: Rhyming Writer | 10:30 AM
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LOCATION: Astor County Library
Preschool Storytime will welcome the Children's Lake County Reads! author Susan Snyder, The Rhyming Writer.
Hosted by Astor County Library
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Festival of Reading Events
Saturday, March 17
| Festival of Reading Opening Event | 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
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LOCATION: Venetian Gardens, Leesburg
Don't miss the kick-off for this year Festival of Reading. It is going to be a deliciously good time! Performances and workshops throughout the day with arts, crafts, and free food!
Hosted by Leesburg Public Library
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Sunday, March 18
| Hispanic Heritage Series Authors | 3:00 PM
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LOCATION: Tavares Civic Center
In conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Series, this Festival of Reading event features three ethnic authors.
Hosted by Tavares Public Library
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Monday, March 19
| Susan E. Snyder: Rhyming Writer | 10:15 AM
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LOCATION: Marion Baysinger Memorial Library
Preschool Storytime will welcome the Children's Lake County Reads! author Susan Snyder, The Rhyming Writer.
Hosted by Marion Baysinger Memorial Library
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| Taste of Reading Story Time | 2:00 PM- 2:45 PM
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LOCATION: Cooper Memorial Library
Join us for our special food themed "Taste of Reading" story time and craft program.
Hosted by Cooper Memorial Library
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| Meet Adrian Fogelin | 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM
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LOCATION: Tavares Civic Center
Meet our Lake County Reads! young adult author, Adrian Fogelin.
Hosted by Tavares Public Library
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| Piece of the Pie | 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM
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LOCATION: Venetian Gardens Community Room
Teens get to decide who has the tastiest pizza in Leesburg. Join Dominos, Hungry Howies, 3J Family Pizzeria and more!
Hosted by Leesburg Public Library
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| Sisters Guild of Leesburg Quilting Reception | 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
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LOCATION: Fruitland Park Library
View the beautiful quilted works fo the Sisters Guild fo Leesburg.
Hosted by Fruitland Park Library
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Tuesday, March 20
| Bilingual Storytime | 10:00 AM
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LOCATION: Tavares Public Library
Interactive storytime featuring stories with a sprinkling of Spanish words.
Hosted by Tavares Public Library
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| Festival of Reading Toddler Storytime | 4:00 PM
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LOCATION: Leesburg Public Library
Children ages newborn - 3 months are invited to this special Toddler program full of songs, stories, and games.
Hosted by Leesburg Public Library
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Wednesday, March 21
| Bilingual Storytime | 10:00 AM
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LOCATION: W.T. Bland Public Library
Children who would like to learn some Spanish and children who already know Spanish are invited to attend special bilingual storytime.
Hosted by W.T. Bland Public Library
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| Storytime with City Manager Ralph Bowers | 10:30 AM
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LOCATION: Fruitland Park Library
Join us for this storytime with special guest, City Manager of Fruitland Park, Mr. Ralp Bowers.
Hosted by Fruitland Park Library
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| Susan E. Snyder: Rhyming Writer | 11:00 AM
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LOCATION: Tavares Public Library
Pre-K Storytime will welcome the Children's Lake County Reads! author Susan Snyder, The Rhyming Writer.
Hosted by Tavares Public Library
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| A Taste of Reading: Afterschool Storytime | 2:30 PM
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LOCATION: Umatilla Public Library
Join us for a delicious afterschool storytime.
Hosted by Umatilla Public Library
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| Wednesday After School Special | 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
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LOCATION: East Lake County Library
This event will feature a food oriented craft as well as the showing of a chocolaty delicious movie of a boy's trip to a candy making facility.
Hosted by East Lake County Library
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| PAWS for Reading | 3:30 PM
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LOCATION: W.T. Bland Public Library
The PAWS group will be at the library to listen to young readers.
Hosted by W.T. Bland Public Library
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| Taste of Reading Craft Time | 3:45 PM- 4:30 PM
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LOCATION: Coooper Memorial Library
Join us for a special food related craft program.
Hosted by Cooper Memorial Library
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| Crafty Kids: Sombrero Celebration & Hat Parade | 4:00 PM
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LOCATION: Leesburg Public Library
Ms. Janira will share a hat-themed book, and show school aged kids how to make stylish hats out of giant coffee filters and lots of trimmings.
Hosted by Leesburg Public Library
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| Teen Pizza Taste-off | 4:30 PM
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LOCATION: W.T. Bland Public Library
Teens are welcomed to taste and then judge various pizzas.
Hosted by W.T. Bland Public Library
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| The Storyteller | 5:00 PM
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LOCATION: Marion Baysinger Memorial Library
Teens are invited to this Festival of Reading "tell a story" special.
Hosted by Marion Baysinger Memorial Library
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Thursday, March 22
| Taste of Reading Story Time | 10:15 AM- 11:15 AM
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LOCATION: Cooper Memorial Library
Join us for our special food themed "Taste of Reading" story time and craft program.
Hosted by Cooper Memorial Library
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| Susan Snyder: Rhyming Writer | 10:30 AM
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LOCATION: Leesburg Public Library
Children's Lake County Reads! author, Susan Synder, the Rhyming Writer will be featured guest for Toddler Storytime.
Hosted by Leesburg Public Library
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| Children's Storytime | 10:30 AM
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LOCATION: East Lake County Library
Join us for this special food themed story with a food craft called Teddy Bears' Picnic Craft.
Hosted by East Lake County Library
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| Kids' Snack Attack | 6:00 PM
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LOCATION: Cultural Arts Building, Leesburg
This fun and educational program offers a chance for kids to learn nutritious habits and make cool edible crafts.
Hosted by Leesburg Public Library
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| Dinner with the Watford's | 6:30 PM
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LOCATION: Astor County Library
This special dinner features the Watford family as special guests, who will share their story how the whole family wrote, illustrated, and published a book.
Hosted by Astor County Library
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Friday, March 23
| Susan E. Snyder: Rhyming Writer | 10:00 AM
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LOCATION: W.T. Bland Public Library
Children's Lake County Reads! author, Susan Synder, the Rhyming Writer will be featured guest for Preschool Storytime.
Hosted by W.T. Bland Public Library
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Saturday, March 24
| 3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival | 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
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LOCATION: East Lake County Library
The Festival within the Festival! Includes musical acts, singing, dancing, facepainting and more!
Hosted by East Lake County Library
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| European Musical Duet | 10:00 AM
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LOCATION: Cooper Memorial Library
Come to this cultural and musical experience featuring the duet of Olesya and Oksana Pankiv.
Hosted by Cooper Memorial Library
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| Pirates in Groveland | 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
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LOCATION: Marion Baysinger Memorial County Library
This Family Festival of Reading event will feature Kevin McCarthy speaking about pirates and the Practical Potwatcher, Mary Ryder, on the food history of pirates.
Hosted by Marion Baysinger Memorial Library
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| Writers' Reception | 2:00 PM
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LOCATION: W. T. Bland Public Library
The Author's Reception honors the winners of the 2007 Mount Dora Writer's Contest.
Hosted by W.T. Bland Public Library
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