Hawthorne Library Events for January 2020

Start

Thursday, Jan. 02, 2020

End

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

Library Closed: Hawthorne Wednesday, January 01 and Monday, January 20: All Day

Hawthorne Bookish Sort Book Club
Thursday, January 02: 5:30pm - 6:45pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: ADULTS (19 AND UP)
Join the Bookish Sort Book Club for fun, food, and lively discussions! All are welcome! Even if you haven't read this month's selection join us to see if the book is to your liking! See our blog for our list of upcoming reads and events!

Art StudioSpace
Mondays, January 6,13, 20, & 27: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: TEENS (12-18 YEARS), ADULTS (19 AND UP)
Work on your art project with us! Hawthorne library can be your space for getting art work done. We will have paper, watercolor and acrylic paints, and brushes here for you to use, so all you need is your creativity.

Artist Trading Card Swappers of Hawthorne - Come craft with us
Monday, January 6 & 13: 5:30pm - 6:45pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: ADULTS (19 AND UP)
Join the Hawthorne ATC swap and create your own masterpieces, meet/connect with other enthusiasts, and discover the world of trading art cards! Learn new techniques with us.

CREATEspace: Knit and Crochet
Tuesday, January 07: 4:30pm - 5:45pm  Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: TEENS (12-18 YEARS), ADULTS (19 AND UP)
Gather with us to work on your projects while chatting with like-minded crafters or work on a group project to donate. Cheri is happy to teach the art of knitting and crochet to interested learners.

SewingSpace: Hand Sewing for Children
Wednesday, January 08: 3:30pm - 5:30pm  Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: TEENS (12-18 YEARS), ELEMENTARY (5-11 YEARS)
Join us at the Hawthorne Branch for a hand sewing class for children8 years old and older. We'll be creating turtle beanbags.

Storytime
Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, & 30: 10:30am - 11:15am Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: TODDLERS (1-3 YEARS), PRESCHOOL (3-5 YEARS), BABIES (1 AND UNDER)
weekly storytime

STEAMspace
Thursday, January 9: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: TEENS (12-18 YEARS), ELEMENTARY (5-11 YEARS)
Come to the library to enjoy science, tech, engineering, art, and mathematics themed activities! This week is all about coding!

Yoga Stretch - with Caroline Anaya
Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, & 30: 5:45pm - 6:45pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: ADULTS (19 AND UP)
Gently tweak and twist those stuck and sore places -- You'll feel much better!

Hawthorne: It's A Banner Year
Saturday, January 11: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: TEENS (12-18 YEARS), ADULTS (19 AND UP)
Discover our history with the Hawthorne Area Historical Society as Mona Moore and Bonita Dewiliby Moore unveil the first Hawthorne History banners touring the city this year.

Defend Your Castle - Engineer your own castle and catapult
Tuesday, January 14: 3:30pm - 4:45pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: ELEMENTARY (5-11 YEARS)
After building your castle and catapult, battle with your friends to see who can shoot the farthest, hit the bullseye, and then the rumble will begin.

Game Night
Tuesday, January 21: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: TEENS (12-18 YEARS), ELEMENTARY (5-11 YEARS)
Wii games, board games, card games, and more!

SHINE Counseling
Thursday, January 23: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: ADULTS (19 AND UP)
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs offers counseling that is unbiased, confidential and no cost, by trained SHINE Volunteer Counselors. The discussion will consist of definitions, costs, options and all questions answered. Please bring with you: Medicare Card and Social Security Card; A print-out of medications from pharmacy or bottles; Proof of annual household income to determine whether you qualify for extra help; MUST HAVE driver's license or photo I.D.; Any letters from Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid which you may have received. Call the Elder Care Helpline to reserve other times/locations: 1-800-963-5337, or walk-ins are welcome on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Hawthorne Branch Library, 6640 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, Florida 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

LZ Bingo: An Account of a Vietnam Veteran's Service
Saturday, January 25: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: ADULTS (19 AND UP)
Meet author Reid F. Tillery and his friend, Vietnam Veteran William "Bill" Boe and come away with a deeper understanding of the challenges and hardships of an American infantryman in Vietnam. More event info.

Teen Drama Club
Tuesday, January 28: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hawthorne Branch
AGE GROUP: TEENS (12-18 YEARS), ELEMENTARY (5-11 YEARS)
Join us for Teen Drama Club this spring! Activities will include improv, monologues, watching films, and more. We will meet the last Tuesday of every month from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.