Sorry, we have a delay in filming due to sickness! Rescheduled for Friday, November 11, 10:30am!
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American Academy of Pediatrics: New Recommendations for Children and Electronics
The American Academy of Pediatrics just came out with new recommendations for use of electronic devices for young children. Prior to this time they did not recommend that children under 2 have any use of these devices and very limited access for preschoolers, but they have made some significant changes to their recommendations that I […]
Read MoreClearwater Tribune: So You Want to Be a Star?
By Jo Moore Well, this might not be Hollywood, but a filming crew will soon be at the Clearwater Memorial Public Library to shoot a short video, and local patrons of the library might star in it! The purpose of the video will be to acquaint the community and others with the need for more […]
Read MoreFilming a library fundraising video!
During story time a the library on November 9 at 10:30 we will be filming a fundraising video. All kids will need a permission form signed by parents in order to be filmed. Download the form here: Photo-release-form.pdf
Read MoreHootenanny was a fun time!
The Hootenanny at Jo Moore’s High Country Inn was delicious, friendly, and fun! The entertainers sang some oldies, some goodies, and some funnies – like “I don’t look good naked anymore” and “Yellow Rose of Texas”. Susie Larson sold the tickets for a gift basket full of moonshine and mirth, along with a lawn chair it […]
Read MoreHootenanny Fundraiser – August 13, 2016 at 5:30pm
From the Clearwater Tribune, July 20, 2016: Five entertainers, seven or eight musical instruments, including a washboard, tambourines, kazoo, banjo, and two guitars are preparing a rip-roaring, toe-stomping program, interspersed with lots of corny jokes and wisecracks written by Susie Larson, promises that the CMPL Friends’ 7th annual summer fundraising event will be a rousing […]
Read MoreKnight News Challenge
CMPL Foundation, Inc. has submitted two ideas to the 2016 Knight News Challenge for libraries. The competition is stiff with over 600 entries. Last year, 22 projects were funded. The entries can be found here: https://www.newschallenge.org/challenge/how-might-libraries-serve-21st-century-information-needs/submissions/how-libraries-are-solving-the-problem-of-software-illiteracy and https://www.newschallenge.org/challenge/how-might-libraries-serve-21st-century-information-needs/submissions/homeschool-hub-we-are-all-homeschoolers
Read MoreCMPL Foundation, Inc. Library Survey is live!
The CMPL Foundation, Inc. library survey is live and ready to go! First 100 surveys turned in can claim a limited edition canvas library bag at the front desk of the library between Friday, April 1, until April 15. Click here and print out the PDF survey: CMPL Foundation, Inc. Library Survey
Read MoreWhitten Exhibit – Butterflies and Beetles
If you haven’t seen the latest portion of the Whitten Exhibit of beautiful creatures, you need to stop by the library and see them! What gorgeous butterflies and beetles from exotic places.
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