Updates and Upcoming Events...

Hello All,

It is a pleasure to be able to connect with you on this forum. My name is Andrew Beman-Cavallaro and I am the new Reference Librarian at the Bartow Public Library. I would like to take this opportunity to post a good deal of the upcoming events that are occurring in the Bartow Library in the near future. Some of the below dates are some months away, but more information will be posted about these events at a later time along with new activities that will be formed in the interim.



Annual Summer Reading Program
Make a Splash: Read!

Book Babies Story Time (birth to 2 years): Thursdays, 6/17-7/29 10:30am-11:00am

3-5 Year Old Story Time: Tuesdays, 6/15-7/27 10:00am-10:45am

6-8 Year Old Story Time: Tuesdays, 6/15-7/27 3:00pm-4:00pm





Super Summer Shows: Wednesdays 6/16-7/28 2:00pm-3:00pm (ages 9-12)

6/16: John Storms and His World of Reptiles
6/23: Family Film (Shark Tale)
6/30: Katie Adams' Make believe Theatre Presents Stories From the Sea
7/7: Family Film: Surf's Up
7/14: Grimy Brothers Comedy Improv
7/21: Ronald McDonald Magic Show
7/28: Florida bat Conservatory Presents Our Florida Bats





Duck Tape Club: Thursdays, 6/10 AND 7/8 AND 8/12 3:00pm-4:30pm (ages 9-12)

6/10: Tie (Bring tie to decorate)
7/8: Flip-Flops (Bring flip-flops to decorate)
8/12: Beach of Book Bag





Luau@the Library: Thursday 6/17 3:00pm-4:30pm (ages 9-12)






Mother/Daughter Book Discussion: Thursdays, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, 10/21, 11/18 4:00pm-5:00pm (ages 9-12)

6/24: Sarah, Plain and Tall (Patricia MacLachlan)
7/22: Ballet Shoes (Noel Streatfeild)
8/26: The Saturdays (Elizabeth Enright)
9/23: Caddie Woodlawn Carol Brink)
10/21: Mysterious Benedict Society (Trenton Lee Stuart)
11/18: All of a Kind Family (Sydney Taylor)




Film: “Aquamarine” Thursday, 7/1 3:00pm-4:30pm (ages 9-12)




Board and Wii Games: Thursday, 7/15 3:00pm-4:30pm (ages 9-12)




Program to Be Announced: Thursday, 7/29 3:00pm-4:30pm (ages 9-12)




Paws to Read: Saturdays, 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18, 10/16, 12/18, 1/22, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16 10:00am-11:00am




Pix and Popcorn: Saturdays, 6/12, 6/19, 7/10, 7/17, 8/14, 8/21 2:30pm (Films to Be Announced)




Adult Book Discussion: 10:00am-11:00am

6/22-The Romanov Bride (Robert Alexander)
7/27-Beloved (Toni Morrison)
8/31-Where the River Ends (Charles Martin)
9/28- Infidel (Ayan Hirsi Ali)




Computer Classes are expected to resume in July. More updates about exactly when, and what will be covered, will follow.




The Bartow Public Library is currently searching for artwork to hang in its 2nd floor Gallery. Artists interested in having their work displayed should contact the library at 863-534-0131 and ask to speak to Chana Smith.