As of 10/05/21 As of 10/05/21

As of 10/05/21

In Person Live Program

INDOORS

In Person Live Program

OUTDOORS

Live Program

ONLINE

Self-Paced Program

OTHER

Library Programs ABC of Investing Coding Knitting ZOOM 101

CDBG Yoga CDBG Book Club CDBG Watercolor Friends Book Club

1,000 Books 9/11 Posters StoryWalk

STEAM

Is a mask required? Yes

Ages two and over No N/A Yes if indoors

No if outdoors Is social distancing

required? Yes

Between household groups

Yes Between household groups

N/A Yes

Between household groups Is proof of vaccination

required?

No No N/A No

Is a negative COVID-19 test

required to attend? No No N/A No

Can I attend a program if I tested positive for COVID- 19 but have no symptoms?

No This is on the honor system

No This is on the

honor system

N/A No

This is on the honor system Are drop-ins allowed for

programs that requires registration?

No No N/A No

Do I need to sign a COVID-

19 waiver? Yes Yes N/A N/A

Is hand sanitizer available? Yes Yes N/A Yes if indoors

No if outdoors Are disinfecting wipes

available? Yes No

Please disinfect your items before attending

N/A Yes if indoors No if outdoors

Are personal use items available to borrow (i.e., yoga mat, sweaters, towels, bottled water)?

No

Please bring items for personal use with

you to each class

No

Please bring items for personal use with you

to each class

N/A No

Are Library staff available for part or all of the program?

Yes Yes Yes Available by

email.

Families

Register online at lighthousepointlibrary.com Programs. Youth.

Programs for all ages are self-paced and no registration is required.

For more information, please call the library during business hours 954-946-6398 The Library thanks each family for their photos and approval of use.

StoryWalk

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No registration required. Ongoing self-paced program.

Summer StoryWalk will be up through September.

Fall StoryWalk will be installed early October and run through end of December.

All Ages

StoryWalk® is an innovative way for children and adults to enjoy picture books, reading, the outdoors, and exercise all at the same time! The Lighthouse Point Library’s

StoryWalk® follows a sand trail in De Groff Park at NE 52 Street. Daylight hours.

Parking is limited. Don’t forget to check out the back of the StoryWalk® panels for Library photos, facts, and details on how Lighthouse Point households can get a FREE copy of the book from the Friends of the Library. Activity, coloring and vocabulary pages are available at lighthousepointlibrary.com and at the Library. Program coordinated by Miss Christy and Miss Bayli.

Halloween I Spy Window

No registration required. Ongoing self-paced program.

Month of October.

All Ages

In October stop by the Library for a Halloween I Spy! Search the Halloween window for items on the Library’s Halloween

list. Participant feedback on this pilot program is greatly appreciated. Supported by the City of Lighthouse

Point and Friends of Library.

Bats in the Library! Craft

No registration required. Ongoing self-paced program.

Month of October.

All Ages

In October stop by the Library for a drop-in Halloween craft! Projects are available in the kids’ room or can be requested through curbside takeout. They can be completed in the Library or at home. The craft changes each week and includes bats, spiders, owls, and pumpkins. Email a photo of you and your project for a chance to win

a copy of the book Bats in the Library! Send your photo to

[email protected] with your full name, phone number, and include the include the words Press Release YES or NO. Yes means the Library may use the photo on future StoryWalks, print, or social media (with first names only and no tags).

Supported by the City of Lighthouse Point and Friends of Library.

Youth

Register online at lighthousepointlibrary.com Programs.

Your password is the FIRST SIX NUMBERS of your Lighthouse Point Library card.

An active Lighthouse Point Library card is required to register. Library Youth Program registration is now open for Lighthouse Point residents and opens October 7 for residents of other cities. Youth programs may be joined during any

week of the schedule until full. There are NO Library classes the week of Thanksgiving.

Please visit lighthousepointlibrary.com for current mask and social distancing requirements.

The Library thanks each family for their photos and approval of use.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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Registration required.

Ages Newborn to 6 years Ongoing self-paced program.

This national program promotes the practice of reading BEFORE a child sets foot in kindergarten. New registered participants receive their first starfish reading record and a free book from the Friends of the Library. Each time you and your child read a book (any book and yes you can repeat books) your child will color a starfish on their reading record. Each time they read 100 books they receive a new record, a certificate, and a special treat from the Friends of the Library!

Program coordinated by Miss Bayli and Miss Pam.

Monthly STEAM Labs ^(Online)

Registration required.

Participants are registered for all three programs.

Ages 5 years to 12 years (Grades K-6) Monthly Online Programs in October, November, December

STEAM LABS focus on Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Math. Topics MAY include simple machines, magnetism and circuits. Programs presented by Miss Bayli with assistance from volunteers. Project packets are available for pickup at the Library. Supplies supported by the Friends of the Library.

Monthly STEAM Coding (In Person) Registration required. Masks required. Community Room.

Participants are registered for all three dates.

Ages 7 years to 11 years (Grades 2-6) DAY: Tuesdays TIME: 4:30PM DATES: Oct 12. Nov 09. Dec 7.

Kids have fun while learning the basics of computer programming through games and activities. Sessions cover algorithms, if-then, repeating/looping, and events.

Program presented by Miss Bayli with assistance from volunteers. Supported by the Friends of the Library and Barker Library Fund.

Adults

Register online at lighthousepointlibrary.com Programs.

Your password is the FIRST SIX NUMBERS of your Lighthouse Point Library card.

An active Lighthouse Point Library card is required to register. Number of spaces is limited. Registration is on a first come basis. Adult programs may be joined during any week of the schedule until full.

Only individuals ages 18 and over are allowed in adult classes.

There are NO Library classes the week of Thanksgiving.

Learn to Knit and Crochet (In Person)

Registration required. Masks required. Community Room Ages 18 and over DAY: Tuesdays TIME: 10:30AM – Noon DATES: Oct 5 to Dec 7.

Learn to knit or crochet from lifelong yarn artist and library volunteer Nancy Crockett and coordinated by Miss Pam. New participants should bring Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Yarn, Size 8 Knitting Needles, Size G or H Crochet Hook with them to class.

Please remember late arrivals do not extend the class meeting time and if no participants have arrived 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, the session will be canceled.

Friends Zoom Book Club ^(Online)

Registration Required Each Month

Ages 18 and over

DAY: Wednesday TIME: 3:00PM DATES: See Below

October 20 The Beantown Girls

By Jane Healey

November 10 The Givers of Stars

by JoJo Moyes

December 8 Alternate Sides by Ann Quinlan

The goal of the Friends Zoom Book Club is to encourage lifelong literacy and lively discussion. Sessions are scheduled to be led by mystery novel guru and library volunteer John Spera and coordinated by Miss Christy, Miss Cathy, and Miss Bayli. The Friends of the Lighthouse Point Library have purchased multiple print copies of each month’s Book Club title. The Barker Library fund supports eBook and streaming audiobook copies (when available). Both the print and eBook copies are available for checkout through the Library.

ZOOM 101 (In person)

Registration required. Masks required. In Library.

Participants will register and attend ONE date and time only.

Ages 18 and over

DAY: Friday TIME: 10AM, 11AM or 1PM Dates: Sept 17, Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 3

This in-person class will cover the Zoom participant functions required to attend online meetings. Please bring your fully charged device with all passwords required to download the Zoom App. Class length is approximately

30 minutes. Course is offered to ONE household at a time. Presented by Miss Bayli and Miss Pam.

ABC of Investing (In Person) Registration required. Masks required. Fletcher Hall.

Ages 18 and over

DAY: Thursday TIME: 10:30AM to Noon DATES: Oct 7 –Beginning of May

Presented by 20+ year library volunteer Kerry Harrison, Vice President Investments at Stifel Nicolaus Member of FINRA/SIPC. Coordinated by Miss Cathy. Select dates are group discussion only. Please bring a sweater, clipboard, and pen with you to program.

LHP Seniors

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded programs are only open to Lighthouse Point residents ages 62 and over.

Registration and enrollment in CDBG program is ONLY in-person at the Library.

All CDBG paperwork and waivers must be on file to register. Registration system varies by

course. For information on how to enroll and register in a CDBG program call the library during

business hours 954-946-6398 Proof of City residency, age, and a signed FY21/22 enrollment form in the CDBG program are required BEFORE attending any class. Participants who attend class will receive a FREE print copy of

the monthly book club title, watercolor materials, or yoga supplies. The Barker Library fund supports circulating eBook copies. The Friends support music cost for Yoga. Participation in the program is a requirement of CDBG funding.

Individuals who enroll in the program but do not attend TWO sessions in a row will lose their space in the class.

October 1 starts a NEW CDBG Year so new paperwork is required.

Except for CDBG technology courses (Zoom 101), each participant may only register for ONE CDBG Course at a time. Participants may choose

CDBG Book Club OR CDBG Watercolor OR CDBG Outdoor Yoga.

Non-CDBG classes do not count towards this new limit.

CDBG Zoom Book Club ^(Online)

Registration required. Registration is for all dates listed.

Ages 62 and over who are Lighthouse

Point residents

DAY: Wednesday TIME: 3:00PM DATES: October, November, December

This live interactive Zoom literacy program is presented by John Spera and coordinated by Miss Bayli, Miss Cathy, and Miss Christy.

October 27

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett November 17

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett December 15

Morningside Heights by Joshua Henkin

CDBG Zoom Watercolor ^(Online)

Registration required. Registration is for all dates listed.

Ages 62 and over who are Lighthouse

Point residents

DAY: Saturday TIME: 10:30AM DATES: October, November, December

This live interactive Zoom program is for beginner watercolor enthusiasts to learn painting techniques.

Presented by Miss Hannah. Coordinated by Miss Cathy and Miss Bayli.

October 9

Haunted House November 6

Fall Foliage December 4

Holiday Time

CDBG ZOOM 101 (In person)

Registration required. Masks required. In Library.

Registration is for ONE date and time only.

Ages 62 and over who are Lighthouse

Point residents

DAY: Friday TIME: 10am, 11am, or 1pm DATES: Sept 24, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 10

This in-person live class will cover the Zoom participant functions required to attend online meetings. Please bring your fully charged device with all passwords required to download the Zoom App. Class length is 30 minutes. Course is offered to ONE household at a time. Taught/Coord by Miss Cathy, Miss Bayli, and Miss Pam.

CDBG Outdoor Yoga (In person) Registration required. Registration is for all dates listed

for either Tuesdays OR Wednesdays (not both).

Ages 62 and over who are Lighthouse

Point residents

Group A Tuesdays

TIME: 9:30am to 10:15am DATES: Oct 12, 19, 26*. Nov 2, 9, 16, 30*. Dec 7, 14, 21.

Group B Wednesdays

TIME: 9:30am to 10:15am DATES: Oct 13, 20, 27*. Nov 3, 10, 17. Dec 1*, 8, 15, 22.

There are NO CLASSES the first week of October and the weeks of Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

*These class dates may be canceled due to Halloween or Lighthouse A’ Glow setup. Particpants will be emailed updates.

Presented by: Library volunteer Diane McEwan and coordinated by all Library staff members.

Location: Frank McDonough Park at 3500 NE 27th Avenue Lighthouse Point, FL (off of Sample Road).

Spot: OUTDOORS next to Tennis Center on the field (see the red smiley face on photo).

Parking: All around the park. Please DO NOT park at the Tennis Center.

Max Cap: 15 participants PER GROUP.

Groups: Group A is on Tuesdays. Group B is on Wednesdays.

Participants may NOT attend both groups or substitute classes between groups.

CDBG Grant will provide: One yoga mat, one yoga brick, and one ink pen per participant (to sign-in weekly). Since grant funded items CAN NOT be ordered until Oct 1 they may not be available for first class date.

Participants must bring to each class: Their own towel, water, their fully disinfected yoga mat, brick, and a pen (to sign in). Please also bring a mask if you plan to enter any buildings (including the restrooms).

Weather: In the event of heavy rain the OUTDOOR yoga class will be canceled. Participants will be notified by email. There is NOT an indoor backup location for this outdoor course.

Field Maintenance: The Library has requested that any work on the fields (landscaping, cutting the grass, etc.) NOT take place just before or during the yoga classes.

Instructors Note: The instructor may need to touch

participants to adjust their yoga positions. Participants who do not wish to be touched must tell the instructor before the class starts.

Lottery registration: Was completed on October 5th. Any remaining spaces in the groups are now first come.

Registration Note: THIS IS A PILOT PROGRAM.

In December Library staff will reach out to registered participants via email to let them know the status of future classes and CDBG guidelines. Please remember to be KIND to staff, the volunteer instructor, and each other.

Please see the COVID-19 Program FAQs

Page for additional details.