Practice reading with Alex, our reading therapy dog. Call 892-5296 to sign up for a reading session.

*Alex is part of the Therapy Dogs International reading program

Wednesday, May 23rd- Master Gardener Terry Berube will demonstrate repotting orchids.  Dividing and care will be discussed.

June 27th- Dale Armstrong from Pinellas County Extension will speak on how to achieve a Florida Friendly yard. Create a landscape which is beautiful yet saves water and protects the environment.

July 25th- Dale Sena of the Tampa Bay Begonia Society presents Begonias 101. Everything you need to know to start raising these beautiful and versatile plants.

Free admission though registration is required. Please call (727) 582-2109 or register online at http://pce-lawnandgarden.eventbrite.com/

Librarian and Pinellas Genealogy Society instructor Harriet Thompkins will present a class on African-American Genealogy at the Childs Park Branch Library/YMCA on Monday, June 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Ms. Thompkins will demonstrate how African Americans can research their family histories, and will use personal experiences to show challenges, techniques and strategies to uncover the family trees of this specialized population.
Please call 893-7213 for more information.

PPLC Card, registration, and basic computer skills required.
Registration required, please call 727-893-7724.

Thursday, June 7, at 11:30 am- Resume preparation using Word 2007. Bring your information and a flash drive to create and save your own resume.

Thursday, June 14 at 11:30 am- Your Online Job Search - Learn how to use the web to locate job postings and apply online. Bring your saved resume file and email address to begin your applications.

Thursday, June 21 at 11:30 am- Job Skills Development- Use the library's Learning Express Library database for online career preparation including certification and aptitude tests and skills review.

Thursday, June 28 at 11:30 am- Social Media and Your Job Search- Find out how to maximize your job search using social media sites and networking.