To see all of the programs scheduled at SouthShore, click on PROGRAMS below ........

PROGRAMS 

Call to reach the SouthShore Regional Library.

The above number will reach a recorded message in Tampa. The recording will give you quite a few choices. Sometimes, if you press "0" (zero), you will be routed to a real person in Tampa. If you ask to be connected to the SouthShore Regional Library, you will be connected to a real live person at SouthShore. Don't you love answering machines?  

Thanks to the Observer - The Friends want to thank Brenda Knowles, Editor of the Observer News, for her ongoing support. The Observer publishes an extensive listing of program events for both children and adults that appear in all their publications:

• The Observer News
• The SCC Observer
• The Riverview Current.

The Observer is locally owned and reaches more than 80,000 local readers and residents within a 15 mile radius of the SouthShore Library. 

For directions to the SouthShore Library, click on MAP

You or your club can help fund additional programs for children, adults or seniors.   

People enjoying programs at SouthShore Library Adult Flower Arranging Kids and Parents Having Fun and Learning See What I Made!Members of the Friends of the Library

The Tricky Dogs Show @ SouthShore

 The SouthShore Library is going to the dogs! On Saturday, December 10^th Rick Martin and his seven talented pooches performed a circus style comedy dog routine to a full house. An astounding 203 people came to this program and watched as these dogs performed fun and comical stunts, including riding a skateboard. The newest member of the dog act, a 1 ½ year old terrier mix named Cricket, was a particular crowd favorite as she jumped through multiple hoops with ease. Dog lovers of all ages went away from this program with a smile on their face and a postcard featuring these clever little canines. The cost per person was $1.48. Special thanks to the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library for funding this entertaining family friendly program.

Allie Turrill, Librarian, Adult &bFamily Programs

 

Below are some more fun pictures: Michelle Wienstien, Our Childrens Program LibrarianBelow, Middle School students displaying their art.

  

1^st Annual Bookmark Contest

    The SouthShore Regional Library’s 1^st Annual Bookmark Contest and Reception was a huge success! Children in grades K-5 created colorful bookmarks to go along with this year’s summer reading theme “Dream Big”.

     On Tuesday, July 17^th, 119 parents and students attended the Reception and Award Ceremony held to honor the winners.

    County Commissioner Sandy Murman was in attendance and presented the awards and prizes. There were 3 first place winners who received $50 in cash and 25 of their printed bookmarks, and 3 second place winners who received $25 in cash and 25 of their printed bookmarks.

    Because there were so many exceptional bookmarks submitted, 6 honorable mentions were recognized as well and those children received 25 of their printed bookmarks.

    In addition to the award ceremony, participants were treated to pizza and a cartooning class led by Leah Lopez, who gave the children step-by-step instructions on how to draw cartoons.

    All refreshments, printed bookmarks, prizes, and Leah’s fee were sponsored by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.   

    The printed bookmarks from the children of SouthShore will be given out at the library throughout the year. Plans are already underway for next year’s SouthShore bookmark contest.

    A special thanks goes to the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library, Michelle Weinstein, and Laurie Burhop for organizing this great community event! Michelle and Laurie are program coordinaters at the library and do great things with just a little money!  

Below, County Commissioner Sandy Murman presenting an award.

Below, Leah Lopez entertaining everyone with a fun cartoon drawing session. Some of the big kids are parents!