Category Archives: News

Are you interested in finding the right e-reader to access our digital collection of e-books? Library staff are frequently asked for their recommendation of the best e-readers to use with our Overdrive collection. We don’t make recommendations but there are several websites that have created comparison charts so you can pick the best e-reader for your reading purposes. E-readers allow you to store and carry around your favorite books, saving money, space and the environment. You decide on the one for you.

The exciting duo of Sonny Daye and Perley Rousseau will appear at the Sebring Library, Monday, March 5, 4 PM. The husband and wife team have spent the last several years developing and perfecting their unique blend of Jazz, Bossa Nova, American Songbook Standards, and International Cabaret which has become their musical signature.

This free concert is sponsored by the Sebring Friends of the Library. We thank them for their support.

“Honest straight-up music with no pretense. Sonny and Perley work their
gifts and make their magic in front of and behind the micrphone.”
The Poughkeepsie Journal

“A Jazz group that can really swing…stellar piano work..! Fresh,
soaring and strong vocals striking memories of Sarah Vaughn or Carmen McRae.”
The Daily Freeman Preview

“Perley is a SUPERSONGSTRESS. She has a beautiful, smoky-low to middle-upper register voice,
wonderful intonation, and stage presence. The sky is her limit.”
Swingtime Magazine

Celebrate Black History Month at the Okeechobee County Library. Local author Brenda Scott will be reading her poetry and signing books at the library on February 18th at 2:00 PM. Attendees are encouraged to read their own poetry to the audience.

Library Lovers’ Month is a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone, especially library support groups, to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure that the Nation’s libraries will continue to serve.

Cowboy/rancher Gordie Peer will present a program on cowboys and ranching.

Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 3 p.m.: A Comparison of Ranch Cowboys, Rodeo Cowboys & Movie Cowboys

Gordie Peer will be available to answer questions from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following Saturdays:
January 28th, 2012
February 4th, 2012
February 18th, 2012

A musical program presented by Ian Nairnsey.

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at noon: the Backstage story of “My Fair Lady”

This presentation will last 75 minutes and will be illustrated by slides and musical selections. Brown bag lunch welcome!

A glass sculpture has been installed in the Avon Park Public Library in memory of librarian, Don Brusha. The Avon Park Friends of the Library will host a celebration in remembrance of Don on February 7 from 5 until 6:30. The celebration will be an “open house” and the Friends welcome everyone to the event.

Hear ye, Hear ye, children of the land are cordially invited to meet the Royal Court of Highlands County at the Sebring Public Library Princess Storytime. Miss Highlands County and Junior Miss Highlands County will read stories and present a crown craft. Remember to wear your finest royal attire and bring your camera for pictures. The Royal Court will be visiting the library on January 21 at 1:00 PM. Beautiful princesses, gallant knights, and far-away castles all make for a wonderful storytime!

Join Willie Johns, culture specialist and member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida at the Hardee County Public Library on January 23, 2012, 5 PM, as he discusses the history and unique culture of the Seminole Tribe. Mr. Johns is a member of the Seminole Wars Historic Foundation and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association.

The DeSoto County Library Association will be hosting a book sale in downtown Arcadia on January 21, 9 am to 2 pm. Please come out and buy lots of books. Call 863-993-4851 for more information.