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This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Room

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come by the new Teen Department every Friday afternoon between 2:30 and 5 p.m. after school to hang out and do special weekly drop-in crafts, board, card and video games, puzzles and more. No need to register!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Drop-In Saturday Service

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service
Event Details:

For Grades 6-12; Drop in on a Saturday at the library to earn community service and help Teen Librarian Alex prepare for upcoming programs and decorate and organize the Teen Room. No need to register!

This event is in the "School Aged Children" group

Painted Wood Bird House

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Aged Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: School Aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Let’s turn a wooden birdhouse into a cozy home for your backyard feathered friends. Join Miss Shirley and paint a mushroom roof along with colorful walls and designs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Gold Coast Library will meet in Room B this evening. Please do not schedule anything. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Donna Rovegno leads you in traditional yoga poses, seated and standing, using a chair for stability and deep stretching.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Not many people quite understand just how bizarre French expressionist composer Erik Satie really was. He wore a different outfit every hour of the day, only ate white foods, and carried a hammer everywhere he went.

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

A Time for Kids

10:00am–11:00am
Pre-School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

18 months to 5 years

Time for Kids presents a fun interactive adult and child educational experience that helps your child gain important school readiness and developmental growth skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Poet Patti Tana and photographer John Renner will read poems and show slides of lush scenes from local places.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Einstein's Fridge by Paul Sen

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

Jump Bunch Sports and Fitness for Kids

10:00am–10:45am
Pre-School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Pre-School
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 to 5 Years

JumpBunch for toddlers is a sports-oriented, class that uses brightly colored foam balls and other simple toys to grab their attention and improve their basic motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Room

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come by the new Teen Department every Friday afternoon between 2:30 and 5 p.m. after school to hang out and do special weekly drop-in crafts, board, card and video games, puzzles and more. No need to register!

This event is in the "Pre-School" group
This event is in the "School Aged Children" group

The Bunny Hop

11:00am–11:45am
Pre-School, School Aged Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Pre-School, School Aged Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop into spring and back again using your imagination and creativity! With Miss Megan’s help, you’ll add your own special touches to your unique ‘handmade’ bunny!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Art Exhibit Opening Reception

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the first artist to display an exhibit in our new gallery!

About the Exhibit

Landscapes and Abstracts in Acrylic

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

Father Goose

10:00am–10:30am
Pre-School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Childrens Program Room
Age Group: Pre-School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12 to 35 Months 

This thirty-minute Circle Time features nursery rhymes, stories, and songs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Self Portrait Lego Painting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Childrens Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-6

Tweens will enjoy creating their own self-portraits to resemble LEGO figures under the guidance of Kristen Duer.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mosaic Frames

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put a special frame around that special someone in your life! Kristen Duer will show you how easy it is to make a beautiful, unique mosaic frame!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Donna Rovegno leads you in traditional yoga poses, seated and standing, using a chair for stability and deep stretching.

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

Tots Night Out

6:00pm–6:45pm
Pre-School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years
Time for Kids presents a fun interactive adult and child educational experience that helps your child to gain very important school readiness and developmental growth skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

YA Craft Kits: Spring Globe

9:00am–9:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: To-Go Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grades 6-12; Instead of a snow globe, make a spring-themed globe!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Good Reads with Sarah Siegel

6:00pm–7:15pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild