Ghost Stories at The Bartow Library

Ghost Stories

Story Tellers

• Carrie Sue Ayvar entertains listeners with her Spanglish style and tales from many cultures.
• Tamara Green uses vivid costumes and dramatic presentations to keep listeners on the edge of their seats.
• Mitchell O’Rear engages audiences with his dramatic storytelling while Katie Adams weaves stories with her voice and movements.
• Cheryl Floyd uses her heritage to weave great Cajun stories that will conjure up images and sounds unlike any other.
• Pat Nease keeps listeners wide eyed with silly, willy, chilly stories.
• Robin Schulte tells unique stories in a unique way that will keep you spellbound and hanging on every word
• “Sing N’ Tell” with Linda Chancey and Connie Trama are from Polk County and work with the local public libraries. They have been telling tales to local schools and library groups and continue to enlighten everyone with old and new stories.
•  Katie Adams weaves stories with her voice and movements.
• Special guest teller “TVSHKA” Van V. Samuels, Native American Flute player and Storyteller.

Date, Times, and Location

• Bartow Public Library, 2150 S. Broadway Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• October 10, 2014
• 7:00 – 9:00 pm
• Cost is Adult $4.00; Children $2.00

 http://crackerstorytellingfestival.com/?page_id=8

Bartow Library Super Summer Show Schedule

May Bartow Library events

DIG INTO SUMMER FUN FOR 9 - 12 YEAR OLDS @ BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

DIG INTO SUMMER FUN FOR 9 - 12 YEAR OLDS @ BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join us every Thursday at the public library for crafts, mad science, book discussions and more!

June 13: Duck Tape Wallets for Fathers Day, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

 

June 20: Mad Science!  Fossil Imprints, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Presented by the Florida Institute of Phosphate Research

 

June 27: Mother / Daughter Book Discussion: Meet Addy, 4:30 - 5:30 PM Preregistration IS Required

 

July 11: Worm Charming, Worm Farming and Earthworm Races, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Presented by the Polk County Extension Office

 

July 18: Butterfly Gardening for Kids, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Presenter TBA

 

July 25: Mother / Daughter Book Discussion: Meet Samantha, 4:30 - 5:30 PM Preregistration IS Required

 

August 1: Tiny Terrariums, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Preregistration is required

Summer Story Times at Bartow Public Library

DIG INTO READING SUMMER STORY TIMES @ BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join us this summer for 8 weeks of fun, all FREE at your Library!

3 - 5 year olds:

Tuesdays June 11 - July 30

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Featuring stories, finger plays, music and film!

6 - 8 year olds:

Tuesdays June 11 - July 30

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Featuring stories, music, games, crafts and film!

18 months - 2 year olds:

Thursdays June 13 - August 1

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Featuring nursery rhymes, finger plays, music and bubbles!

Bartow Public Library Summer Reading Program

DIG INTO READING!

Beginning Thursday June 6th, stop by the Bartow Public Library and pick up your free materials for this summer program.  Record in your Reading Log what you read and how many minutes you read each day.  When you reach a total of 10 hours (600 minutes) or more, bring your Log back to the library and receive a ticket for admission to our Dig In Ice-Cream Sundae Party set for Friday August 2nd from 2:00 - 3:00 PM.  Children who are not yet reading on their own can have an adult read to them.

This program runs from June 6th to July 31st.

What are you waiting for?  DIG IN and START READING!

May kids library events at the Bartow Public Library

MAY 2013 Events
For information on these and any Library programs,
please contact The Bartow Public Library at:
863-534-0131

Events Designed with Kids in Mind!
Mad Science presents….COLORFUL FLOWER SCIENCE

For ages 9-12. Please re-register to guarantee enough supplies.
Thursday, May 16th from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Mother/Daughter Book Discussion
Grow closer reading together!  For girls ages 9-12 and their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, big sisters or guardians.  Sign up at the Circulation desk and receive a free copy of the month's title.
"Meet Kirsten: An American Girl" by Janet Shaw
Thursday May 23rd from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WIZARD OF OZ Birthday Party!
Help us celebrate the birth of an American literary classic!  Learn how OZ came to be, test your knowledge, play "Pin The Wings on the Monkey" and try some Chocolate Witch's Hates and Melted Witch punch.  With Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!  In honor of creator Frank L. Baum, please wear green!

For ages 6-8 years old.  Refreshments will be served.  Preregistration is requested so we can ensure enough materials and refreshments are on hand.  Please ask at the desk or call the library to register.
Tuesday May 14th @ 4:00 pm

Paws to Read Party for the Dogs
For years Paws to Read dogs and their handlers have visited the Bartow Public library every month, encouraging young readers and spreading canine cheer.
Saturday, May 18th will be the next visit by Shelby of Therapy Dogs International.  Please join Shelby from 10:30 am -11:30 am to help us show them how much we appreciate their faithful service. Cake, Frosty Paws and Dog Biscuits will be served.

Teen Programs!
Teen Wii
Come and enjoy playing various popular games such as Just Dance, Wii Basketball and Wii Play. For Grades 6 through 12. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, May 9th @ 3:00 pm

Teen Movie
We will show The Perks of Being a Wallflower film, rated PG-13 (102 minutes)
Popcorn and Drinks will be served.
Thursday May 16th @ 4:30 pm

For the Whole Family to Enjoy!
Brown Bag Concert Series
The Friends of the Library sponsored series is back! Bring your lunch and join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month October - May. All programs begin at 12 noon. Water and soft drinks will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Next concert - the last of this season - is May 14th.

Pamplin Art Gallery
Union Academy Art students will be our featured artists in the library's gallery for May and June.  Their exhibit is COLOR YOUR WORLD and will be available for viewing every Monday and Tuesday afternoons.  A formal reception honoring the Union Academy art students will be this Tuesday May 7th @ 6 pm.

Fun at the Bartow Library

Today we had a fun morning at the Bartow Library. We went to their Super Summer Show featuring Katie Adams' Make Believe Theater. It was a cool show with Star stories about Greek Myths using shadow puppets. I found more about her here; http://katieadamstheater.com/.

Jack was once again lucky and got to be called up to be her assistant.

After the show, it looked like it might storm soon, but we wanted to spend a few minutes outside exploring. It has been raining so much lately, that we have felt cooped up at home the past few days. We actually went behind the library and saw a wild cat living below the library (too fast to get a picture of him) and we found a Memorial Garden with pretty flowers and butterflies.

Then, we stopped to throw some sticks and rocks into the lake behind the library and are pretty sure we saw some turtles sticking their heads up out of the water.

Finally, we stopped at the Statue of Liberty for a Photo opportunity and then walked along Veterans' walk where they have listed local War Heroes and the wars in which they fought for our country.

Frugal events for the week

I just realized we have nothing structured this week coming up; no Vacation Bible School or any kind of camp to keep us busy so I am researching things to do without breaking the bank.


Here are the Free or cheap kids' activities for the week:

• Free Summer Movies at Cobb; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 am are Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked and Happy Feet

• Bartow Library Free Summer Show is Wednesday, July 18th at 10:30 am; Katie Adams' Make Believe Theater

• Events at the Mulberry Library are as follows; Tuesday, July 17th at 3:30pm-Tweens are making Dreamcatchers, Wednesday, July 18th at 10:30 am Preschoolers have song and story time, Thursday, July 19th at 1pm school aged kids are making Bad Dream spray and on Friday there is Summer Movie Day at 1 pm

• Lakeland Library's Free Summer Show at the Lake Mirror Center is Friday, July 20th at 10 am and it is Karen Climer's Crazy Balloon Show!

Don't forget FREE Bowling at AMF and FREE Skating at Skateland!

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