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PLUS: ★ PROFILE ★ CALENDAR ★ BOOK REVIEW library.marioncountyfl.org words 1 wordsMarion County Public Library’s Quarterly Newsmagazine Volume 10 | Issue 2 | Summer 2018 a Marion County Public Library 2720 East Silver Springs Blvd. word Ocala, Florida 34470 352-368-4507 FROM THE email: [email protected] website: library.marioncountyfl.org DIRECTOR Library Director: Julie Sieg By Julie Sieg Director, Marion County NEWSMAGAZINE STAFF: Public Library System Publisher: The Friends of The Ocala Public Library Editor: Karen M. Jensen Library Community Liaison Salsa, Night Moves Writers: Erin Arnold, Jerome Azbell, and Kenny G Karen M. Jensen, Karen Kociemba, Music frames and memorializes moments in our life. Think about some Ben Hunter, of your most heart-felt memories and you’re likely to associate them to Marian Santiago, a particular song or musician. Think about happy times as a child, your Photos: Pat Lakin angst filled teenage years, your first love or broken heart, singing with your children, or hearing lyrics that really spoke to you when you needed it most. My entire life has been filled with music, from violin in elementary school, ON THE COVER: flute in middle and high school marching and concert band, community Celebrate summer at your public library. orchestra, theatre orchestra and minoring in music in college. Yet even being surrounded by music there are still musical memories that evoke such powerful emotions – a sense of happiness and well-being, nostalgia, and peace, love and contentment. When I was a little girl my dad would pick me up and dance with me to the rhythm of Salsa music. I remember giggling with a sense of joy, feeling like I was a “big girl” and the feeling of love and everything being right with the world. To this day I love the beat of Latin music that takes me back to a carefree, joyous, uninhibited time. Whenever I hear Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band I am taken back to high school and college when I would crank up the volume and rock out to the album “Nine Tonight” and especially Night Moves. His music was my coming-of-age soundtrack. And Kenny G. Twenty years have gone by yet I start swaying just hearing in my mind his gentle, soothing saxophone. When my son was a baby I snuggled him and rocked him to sleep each night to Kenny G, The Moment CD. I can still feel him in my arms as he gradually relaxed into slumber. Take time to appreciate the music and moments that have framed your life.
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2 words Summer 2018 Enjoy A Delicious Summer Break AT YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY BY KAREN M. JENSEN
oes this sound familiar? You and your children are enjoying one of the many summer reading Dprograms at your public library. Suddenly, er your little one leans over and whispers those two little Summ words—“I’m hungry!” This summer, that crisis can Summ be averted at many of your area Marion County Public ARY Library System locations. LIC LIBR UR PUB Children and teens 18 and younger can enjoy a AT YO program and a free meal at your public library! Meals, provided by the Shores Assembly of God Church through the USDA Summer Food Service Program/Summer Belleview Public Library Fort McCoy Public Library Break Spot, will be part of the public library’s summer Family Flicks movie Libraries Rock programming beginning in June. See calendar for details programs Tuesdays 10 a.m. See calendar for details In 2017, 1,227 meals were served at several Marion June 5-Aug. 7 Saturdays 1 p.m. County Public Library System locations in conjunction SummerBreak Time: June 16-July 21 Noon- lunch SummerBreak Time: with Pastor Delcamp and his crew of dedicated staff Noon- lunch and volunteers through the USDA approved summer Ventriloquist Mark Wade Freedom Public Library feeding program. When asked about this partnership Sat., June 2 Libraries Rock effort with the Marion County Public Library System, SummerBreak Time: programs Pastor John Delcamp had this to say, “Impacting our Noon- lunch See calendar for details community is only possible when we work together. The Dunnellon Public Library Wednesdays 2 p.m. June 6-July 11 partnership with the Marion County Library System Family Flicks movie SummerBreak Time: allows access to feed the children of our communities a See calendar for details 1 p.m.- lunch Fridays 10:30 a.m. free, hot, nutritious meal at least once a week during the June 8-July 27 Headquarters-Ocala summer months. It also encourages them to engage in SummerBreak Time: Public Library 12:30 p.m.- lunch activities that will impact them for the rest of their lives. Family Film Fest The Marion County Public libraries and the Summer Forest Public Library movies Feeding Program/Summer BreakSpot may only impact Summer See calendar for details Fridays 1 p.m. Cinema movie June 8-July 20 the children in a small way, but it is the little things that See calendar for details produce the biggest results.” SummerBreak Time: Fridays 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m.-lunch The following table is a listing of days, times and June 8-July 20 SummerBreak Time: Reddick Public Library locations at the Marion County Public Library System Noon- lunch where the summer break spot is available. The USDA Libraries Rock programs Summer Food Service program is an equal opportunity See calendar for details provider. Mondays 10:30 a.m. June 4-July 23 SummerBreak Time: For more information, call 352-671-8551, 11:30 a.m.- lunch or visit the public library’s website at library.marioncountyfl.org.
library.marioncountyfl.org words 3 Finding Your Groove With Creative Commons Music BY JEROME AZBELL
hat music do you turn on when you need to process easy. There are charts of the site’s most popular clean the house, work on an idea, exercise music, along with lots of information on how it can be W or just relax? Odds are, it’s either from a used. If you’re looking for background music for your service you’ve already paid for or another source where latest YouTube video, this is the place to find it. Genres you’re distracted with commercials every few minutes. include everything from sound effects to heavy metal The constant stream of ads or monthly payments may albums, but creating playlists can be a bit clunky. be only a minor annoyance, but it’s the price we pay for For Jamendo, the focus is squarely on individual on-demand music, right? streaming. The company offers some licensing options Creators of royalty-free music disagree. These artists for the music it carries, but any downloads for personal work under Creative Commons, a form of copyright, use are still free. Jamendo really shines when it comes where musicians or “content creators” share their work to streaming, carrying various “stations” for play both freely for playback and remixing. This means that sites in-browser and through their easy-to-use smartphone that only stream Creative Commons music can do so app—which doesn’t require a sign-up. legally and commercial-free. While Creative Commons music is an excellent Several sites that offer free music are linked on the choice for most music lovers, easily-accessible, high- Creative Commons website (www.creativecommons.org); quality recording equipment has led to a wave of new however, the best sources for streaming are definitely independent talent, many who just want to make and the Free Music Archive (www.freemusicarchive.org) and share their music. The open platform of Creative Com- Jamendo (www.jamendo.com). Both of these sites host mons has also meant fewer restrictions on the artists albums, offer downloads and play music in-browser, all themselves. So flip through one of these sites and see for free and without commercials. what royalty-free music can mean. You might just dis- Free Music Archive provides music for video creators cover a new favorite! and remixers, and the site is designed to make that Cover and page art courtesy of publisher(s) and/or author(s).
4 words Summer 2018 book reviews Books That Rock @ The Library! BY KAREN KOCIEMBA
rom hearing our first lul- than Bob Dylan who then didn’t laby, attending a symphony, even attend the medal ceremony. For hearing the magic of the We may not all agree on whether Beatles for the first time, music a singer-songwriter should have has been, and is, an important been awarded that prize, but we part of our lives. With such a wide may glean additional thoughts variety of musical genres from by reading “Why Bob Dylan which to choose, there is some- Matters” by Richard F. Thomas. thing for everyone to enjoy. Today Thomas, a Harvard professor, I would like to highlight a selec- who teaches a popular “Dylan 101” tion of books featuring rock and seminar, shares his vast knowl- edge of all things Dylan.
his life, and this autobiography is brutally honest about the per- sonal struggles that have shaped his music and that famous song. I recommend listening to this book on audiobook. Bruce narrates his own book, and with that trade- mark raspy voice, I felt like Bruce was sitting next to me sharing his life’s history. Quiz time! Do you know which musical star won the Nobel Prize roll, beginning with the history of for Literature in 2016? None other the iconic Rolling Stone magazine. And if you want to stay a little The story of Jann Wenner, Rolling closer to home check out “Music Stone’s founder and publisher, is Everywhere: The Rock and Roll shared alongside a 50 year history Roots of a Southern Town,” by of pop culture in the book “Sticky Marty Jourard. Many American Fingers: the Life and Times of college towns have launched rock Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone and roll bands, but Gainesville Magazine,” by Joe Hagan. can boast of dozens of prominent My favorite autobiography of the resident musicians, eight of whom last year has to be “Born to Run” have been inducted into the Rock by Bruce Springsteen. Bruce spent and Roll Hall of Fame. We will seven years writing the story of never forget you, Tom Petty! Cover and page art courtesy of publisher(s) and/or author(s).
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SPOTLIGHTAll library programs are free and open to the public. Registration/tickets may be required.
Summer BreakSpots SPECIAL PROGRAMS Give yourself a break! Free Rocking Out With nutritious meals to children 18 years and younger. *Meals will not be Ventriloquist Mark Wade served on Wednesday, July 4. Spend a hilarious time with renowned ventriloquist Mark Wade and Watson Headquarters-Ocala the Wonder Bunny. Hailed as America’s Fridays, June 8-July 20, 12:30 p.m. foremost children’s ventriloquist, Wade Belleview Public Library is sure to delight all ages with his Tuesdays, June 5-Aug. 7, noon tongue-in-cheek (or somewhere) antics. Dunnellon Public Library Fridays, June 8-July 27, 12:30 p.m. Belleview Public Library Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. Forest Public Library Fridays, June 8-July 20, noon Freedom Public Library Wednesday, June 6, 2 p.m. Fort McCoy Public Library Saturdays, June 16-July 21, noon Fort McCoy Public Library Saturday, June 16, 11 a.m. Freedom Public Library Wednesdays, June 6-July 18, 1 p.m.* Dunnellon Public Library Tuesday, June 26, 11 a.m. Reddick Public Library Mondays, June 4-July 23, 11:30 a.m. Forest Public Library Tuesday, June 26, 2 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS Giving Tree Drum Circle MARION COUNTY READS! Happy Birthday, Drum, dance, sing and laugh together! Visit any library location, check out Belleview Headquarters-Ocala Public Library Public Library! Tuesday, June 5, 3 p.m. (For library materials and get a chance to ages 5-12 with caregivers.) win a gift certificate from Barnes & Celebrate 10 years Noble. Prize drawing will be held on in our new location! Building a Better Brain Friday, July 27 at the Headquarters- Festivities include Puppet Show Ocala Library location. One entry music by My Uncle’s There’s lots to do with the Wildlife per library card per visit is allowed. Friends, fun-filled Puppeteers! Fun for kids of all ages. Prize winners will be notified. activities and ventriloquist Mark Wade. Presented by The Wildlife Puppeteers Enjoy a Summer BreakSpot meal from the Ellie Schiller Homosassa June 2-July 20 All ages, all library locations provided free to all younger than age 18. Springs Wildlife State Park. Belleview Public Library Forest Public Library Finders Keepers Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2 p.m. There’s treasure hidden at each Homeschool Expo Freedom Public Library library location! Find one of our Wednesday, June 20, 2 p.m. treasure-packed geocaches and earn Speak with local homeschool support groups and listen to Vicki Leist, former Fort McCoy Public Library a chance to win a prize pack! View Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m. the Marion County Public Library District 3 director and chairman of the Florida Parent-Educators Association Dunnellon Public Library System’s geocache holdings at www. Tuesday, July 17, 2 p.m. geocaching.com or ask a librarian about Scholarship Foundation as she provides how to get started. The hunt is on! an introduction to homeschooling. June 2-July 31 Headquarters-Ocala Public Library All library locations Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
6 words Summer 2018 Sing-A-Long and Rock Animis Foundation Rocks! Escape Rooms: It Out With Cami Discover how the Animis Foundation Can You Get Out? Local singer and song writer Cami protects wildlife through rescue, Use your wits and deductive Maree sings your favorite children’s rehabilitation and education. skills to save the world from songs! Musical instruments provided Forest Public Library all sorts of catastrophes! for everyone to play along. Thursday, July 12, 2 p.m. Headquarters-Ocala Public Library Dunnellon Public Library Bat Chat With Bat Belfrys Inc. Mondays, June 11, July 9, 6 p.m. (For adults and teens ages 13 and older) Tuesday, June 12, 2 p.m. Bats in the library! Shari Blissett-Clark All library programs are free and open to the public. Registration/tickets may be required. Belleview Public Library and The Florida Bat Conservancy Forest Public Library Saturday, July 14, 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. present information regarding Forest Public Library the protection and preservation Belleview Public Library Tuesday, July 17, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2 p.m. of our native bat populations. Arthropod Petting Zoo Marion Oaks Public Library ESPECIALLY FOR ADULTS Explore the fascinating world of Tuesday, July 24, 3:30 p.m. insects and other arthropods with Libraries Rock! Laurel Lietzenmayer from the ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS Summer Concert Series University of Florida’s Department YALLA! Beat the heat of summer with cool sounds from of Entomology and Nematology. Young Adult Leading Library local musicians. Forest Public Library Awareness (YALLA) are teen Thursday, June 14, 2 p.m. groups (ages 13-18) that plan for Headquarters-Ocala Public Library DoDad’s Lab future programs and services Sundays, June 10, 24, Be wowed by Professor DoDad as he throughout the library system. Be July 8, 22, 2 p.m. demonstrates the science of sound. part of the library and make the library experience a better one for Brown Bag Luncheon Headquarters-Ocala Public Library all while earning volunteer service With Keifer Calkins Saturday, June 16, 2 p.m. Fort King: The Building of History (For ages 5-12 with caregivers.) hours. Contact your local library for meeting dates and times. Bring your bag lunch and find Didgeridoos From Down Under out about the history of Fort King Becky Kester and Richard MANGAlicious Teen Clubs! and the reconstruction project of Marquette demonstrate the Watch favorite anime and manga the Seminole War Fort with the deeply resonant sounds of this films while enjoying Japanese snacks. City of Ocala’s Outdoor/Historic Australian wind instrument. Headquarters-Ocala Public Library Resource Program Coordinator Thursdays, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, 4:30 p.m. Dunnellon Public Library and local rock star! Beverage and Tuesday, June 19, 2 p.m. Belleview Public Library dessert provided. Contact the Tuesdays, June 26, July 24, Forest Public Library library to reserve a piece of pie! Aug. 28, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2 p.m. Reddick Public Library Summer Scoop! Ventriloquism Workshop Friday, August 17, noon With Mark Wade We all scream for ice-cream! Enjoy MEET THE AUTHOR a scoop as you get the scoop Check out how ventriloquism works on the history of ice cream with and discover vocal tricks with puppets! Cynthia Wilson-Graham ice cream aficionado Jim Phillips. Headquarters-Ocala Public Library “Remembering Paradise Park” History was never so sweet! Saturday, June 16, 3 p.m. Paradise Park, a place of delight (For teens ages 13 and older and adults.) Reddick Public Library and leisure for the African-American Wednesday, June 20, 2:30 p.m. Health Rocks! community, was the “colored only” Headquarters-Ocala Public Library A 4-week course for middle and high counterpart to Silver Springs during Tuesday, July 17, 2 p.m. school teens to learn about healthy the painful era of Jim Crow. Wilson- (For ages 5-12 with caregivers.) relationships, nutrition, and physical Graham details the history of the Farm Animals Rock! activity. Registration recommended. park with vivid photographs, vintage advertisements and interviews Get up-close and personal Presented by Erin Webber, UF/IFAS with eight tiny farm animals. Extension Marion County 4H with employees and patrons. Presented by the Farm to You Reddick Public Library Belleview Public Library Revue Traveling Petting Zoo. Saturdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 3:30 p.m. Forest Public Library Tuesday, July 10, 2 p.m.
library.marioncountyfl.org words 7 CALENDAR HEADQUARTERS- Escape Rooms: Wired Wednesdays Can You Get Out? Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. OCALA Mondays, 6 p.m. Learn about computers and 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. For adults and teens ages 13 and older. databases. Space is limited. Ocala, FL 34470 See Program Spotlight for other locations. 352-671-8551 Computers for Beginners Programs are sponsored by the June 11 Gabba Gabba Hey! June 6 I Turned on My Computer, Friends of the Ocala Public Library. July 9 Space Rocks! Now What? DoDad’s Lab June 13 Basic Keyboarding Summer BreakSpot June 20 Basic Internet Saturday, June 16, 2 p.m. June 27 Basic Internet Safety Fridays, June 8-July 20, 12:30 p.m. For ages 5-12 with caregivers. See Program Spotlight for other locations. See Program Spotlight. Online Potpourri July 11 Plan Your Trip Online SPECIAL EVENT Poems Talk July 18 Keyboard Shortcuts Mondays, 6 p.m. July 25 Discovering Music Online Homeschool Expo June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For readers and writers ages 13 and older. Genealogy Help Center See Program Spotlight. Bring a poem you’ve penned or Wednesday, June 6, 12:30-3:30 p.m. loved and join the conversation. Genealogy gurus from the Marion SPECIAL PROGRAMS County Genealogical Society Summer Sneak Peek Solid Rocks assist with your search. Tuesday, June 5, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2 p.m. For children ages 12 and For ages 5-12 with caregivers. Technology Help Center younger and caregivers. Archaeology rocks! Dig into history Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Summer fun begins now! Preview with Dr. Michelle Sivilich from Gulf June 6-July 25 Bring your device and drop in! upcoming children’s programs and Archaeology Research Institute. pick up a summer reading bag and log. Ventriloquism Workshop Crafternoons Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Giving Tree Drum Circle With Mark Wade Adults only. Registration required. Tuesday, June 5, 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 3 p.m. Get in touch with the right side of your For ages 5-12 with caregivers. For teens ages 13 and older and adults. See Program Spotlight. See Program Spotlight. brain! Call 352-671-8551 to register. June 6 Duct Tape Beach Bags Summer Scoop! July 11 Crafter’s Choice Tuesday, July 17, 2 p.m. Shema Shine For ages 5-12 with caregivers. Novels at Night Book Club Ice cream it is! Tuesdays, 6 p.m. See Program Spotlight Enjoy a lively book discussion, for other locations. treats and coffee. ADULTS June 12 “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova July 10 “The No. 1 Ladies’ The Monday Matinée Detective Agency” by Mondays, 2 p.m. Alexander McCall Smith Movies for adults. Anyone Aug. 14 “The Brief Wondrous Life of younger than age 13 must be Oscar Wao” by Junot Díaz accompanied by an adult. Jam Session June 4 Monday, July 9, 4 p.m. June 11 Enjoy fruits of summer all year with Libraries Rock! June 18 these safe food preservation tips. Summer Concert Series June 25 Sundays, 2 p.m. July 2 “Hairspray” Sing-Along Movie For adults July 9 Saturday, July 28, 3 p.m. Beat the heat of summer with cool July 16 Sing your heart out! sounds from local musicians. July 23 TEENS June 10 Shema Shine, soul, pop and rock MANGAlicious Teen Club! June 24 Matt Stevens, acoustic rock Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. July 8 Theresa Griffith Harper, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 classical flute See Program Spotlight for other locations. July 22 Miranda Madison, jazz and blues
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Bring Balance Budget Your to Outsmart the Scammers Social Security and Your Retirement: Answered Questions Foundations of Investing Technology Help Center Help Technology Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. June 5-July 24 Bring and in. device your drop Cents Common SeminarsFinancial Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Financial Jones Edward Emerson shares Luke Advisor information. financial important June 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 Center Help Genealogy Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. June 6, Aug. 1 Genealogy gurus the Marion from County Society Genealogical assist search. with your MEET THE AUTHOR THE MEET Wilson-GrahamCynthia Park” Paradise “Remembering Thursday, June 21, 3:30 p.m. See Program Spotlight. ADULTS Clinic Plant Gardener Master p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 June 1, 15, July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17 Gardener Master The in! are doctors plant ExtensionPresented UF/IFAS by Marion County. Matinée Movie Tuesday Tuesdays, 1 p.m. adults.Movies for Anyone younger than age must 13 be an adult.accompanied by June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 library.marioncountyfl.org
Tuesday, July 17, 1:30 p.m. JulyTuesday, 17, Ages 13-17. locations. other for Spotlight Program See Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. locations. other for Spotlight Program See Riverdale Mystery Theatre JuneTuesday, 12, 1:30 p.m. recommended. Registration 13-17. Ages abound! mischief and Murder Sing-A-Long and Rock OutIt With Cami! Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. locations. other for Spotlight Program See Escape Room: Jurassic World Belleview Public Library! Public Belleview Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. See Program Spotlight. Community Job Fair Wednesday, July p.m. 25, 11 a.m.-3 opportunity? career a Looking for Belleview/South the by Co-sponsored the and Commerce of Chamber Marion Council. Development Economic Belleview SPECIAL PROGRAMS Rocking Out With Wade Mark Ventriloquist 13145 SE Highway13145 484 Friends the by sponsored are Programs of the Belleview Public Library. Summer BreakSpot Tuesdays, June noon 5-Aug. 7, locations. other for Spotlight Program See EVENTS SPECIAL Birthday, Happy STORY TIMES STORY A variety of stories, songs and activities for ages 5 andyounger with caregivers. Story Time Family Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. JulyJune 6-June 11-July 18 27, Stories Saturday Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. June July 9, 14 BELLEVIEW LIBRARY PUBLIC Belleview, FL 34420 352-438-2500 I’m With the Band I’m Tuesdays, 2 p.m. June 12-July 10 agesFor 9-12. Join the band on! and rock
Rock Around the Clock Magma: Before Rock Cool Was Rhythm Rocks! Wii Rock iRock June 19 June 26 July 3 July 10 Imagine, discover and rock on! rock and discover Imagine, June 12 Libraries Rock! Tuesdays, 2 p.m. June 12-July 10 agesFor 5-10. CHILDREN June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13 July 20 Fridays, 1 p.m. the whole Movies for family. youngerAnyone than age must 13 anbe adult. accompanied by FAMILIES Family Film Fest Friday, July 27, 3 p.m. JulyFriday, 27, be a champion? whatHave to it takes Rock, Paper, Scissors Rock, Paper, Tournament Explore pop the world culture of and comics fans. with fellow Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. JulyJune 25, Aug. 27, 22 Be a part the library of experience! service. for hours volunteer Earn Fandoms Geekfest! Club Comic and YALLA! Tuesdays, 5 p.m. June 26, July 31, Aug. 28 FABLAB: Rock That Art FABLAB: JuneFriday, 3 p.m. 22, rock. a painted andMake take Summer 2018
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Ask Your Master Gardener Master Ask Your Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Get garden your growing! ExtensionPresented UF/IFAS by Marion County.. 19 June PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC JuneTuesday, 26, 11 a.m. Brain Better a Building Show Puppet 2 p.m. JulyTuesday, 17, ADULTS Clinic Plant Gardener’s Master Tuesdays, 10a.m. June 5, 3, July, Aug. 7 in. are doctors plant The ExtensionPresented UF/IFAS by Marion County.. Center Help Technology Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon June 26 7-July Bring and in! device your drop July 17 DUNNELLON Robinson20351 Road Dunnellon, FL 34431 352-438-2520 Friends the by sponsored are Programs of the Dunnellon Public Library. Summer BreakSpot Fridays, p.m. 12:30 June 8-July 27, locations. other for Spotlight Program See SPECIAL PROGRAMS locations. other for Spotlight Program See Sing-A-Long and Rock OutIt With Cami! JuneTuesday, 12, 2 p.m. Under Down Didgeridoos From June 2 p.m. Tuesday, 19, Rocking Out With Wade Mark Ventriloquist
Wrestling Rocks with Dory a.m.) (10:30 Funk, Jr. Wildlife Rocks with park Springs Silver from rangers p.m.) State Park (1 Space Rocks with Derek Demeter, Director of the Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College Rock On with Blues in Society Music Schools Fort King Ranger Rally with Ocala Recreation and Parks Peter Rabbit with Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre Sing-A-Long and Rock It Out with Cami Florida Rocks with Dr. Jonathan D. Arthur, state the of director and geologist Survey Geological Florida Wildcats Rock with Project Panther Florida Libraries Rock! Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 26 7-July on! rock and discover Imagine, June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 June 6-July 25 knitLearn to or crochet. June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Aug. 7 Knotty Knitters Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. Family FlicksFamily Tuesdays, 10 a.m. June 5-Aug. 7 Anyone the wholeMovies for family. younger than must 13 age of be an adult.accompanied by
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words Art Before Your Eyes Art Your Before Fridays, June 10 a.m.-noon, 1, July 6 Meet artists the Belleview/ from Community. South Marion FAMILIES Tuesday, JulyTuesday, 31, 1:30 p.m. For ages 13-17. Enjoy the last days summer of with games, snacks and prizes! June 26, July Aug. 24, 28 locations. other for Spotlight Program See a Party!It’s MANGAlicious Teen Club! MANGAlicious Teen Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 Be a part the library of experience. service. for hours volunteer earn Teens, TEENS & TWEENSTEENS South! YALLA Discover key techniques for key Discover photos wildlife exquisite capturing Simon. Leroy photographer with Through Lens a Naturalist’s Thursday, July 3:30 p.m. 19, Make new friends new Make and about books.talk June 19 July 17 Aug. 21 Tuesday Evening Book Club Evening Tuesday Tuesdays, p.m. 6:30 June 13 July 11 8 Aug. Wednesday MorningBook Club Wednesday Wednesdays, 10 a.m. friends new Make and about books.talk CALENDAR 10 CALENDAR 11
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“Beartown” by Backman Fredrik Reader’s Choice – everyone bring in a book to recommend the to group That War Saved“The My Life” Kimberlyby Brubaker Bradley “Into the Water” by Hawkins Paula Obsession”“The by Nora Roberts Girl“The Before” JPby Delaney Sing-A-Long and Rock OutIt With Cami Thursday, July 2 p.m. 19, ADULTS Crafts a Cause for Mondays, 10 a.m. June 4, 18, July 2, 16, Aug. 6 community! our Help Create those in need. for items Center Help Technology Wednesdays, June 10 a.m., 6-July 25 Bring and in! device your drop Club Coloring Forest Thursdays, 11 a.m. 21,June July 7, Aug. 5, 2, 16 19, coloring! Seek serenity through Club Readers Book Forest Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. friends new Make and about books!talk June 13 June 27 July 11 July 25 Aug. 8 Aug. 22 SPECIALPROGRAMS locations. other for Spotlight Program See Brain Better a Building Show Puppet JuneTuesday, 12, 2 p.m. Arthropod Petting Zoo Thursday, June 14, 2 p.m. Under Down Didgeridoos From Thursday, June 21, 2 p.m. Rocking Out With Wade Mark Ventriloquist JuneTuesday, 26, 2 p.m. AnimalsFarm Rock! JulyTuesday, 10. 2 p.m. Rocks! Animis Foundation Thursday, July 12, 2 p.m. Escape Room: Tomb! The Mummy’s Saturday, July 14, 4 p.m. adultsFor and teens ages and 13 older. library.marioncountyfl.org
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Ocklawaha, FL 32179 352-438-2540 Co-sponsored Publix by Super Markets, Inc. 905 S. Highway 314A Programs are sponsored the by Friends of the Forest Public Library. Summer BreakSpot Fridays, June 8-July 20, noon locations. other for Spotlight Program See EVENT SPECIAL Kickoff! Summer Program JuneTuesday, 5, 2 p.m. Get a head start on summer fun with stories, games and more. Give embroideryGive a try! All provided. supplies Haven Bird Ziggy’s JulyTuesday, 2 p.m. 24, Meet the highly intelligent, funny livingand an in charming birds avian sanctuary in Citrus County. afternoon. be a raucous to Sure FOREST LIBRARY The the Magic Native of American Flute JulyTuesday, 10, 2 p.m. Experience enchanting the Native American flute with Curtis. Sunshadow Frank With Thread Painting Wednesdays, 2 p.m. July 11, 18, 25 Family FlicksFamily Fridays, 10:30 a.m. 27 8-July June the whole Movies for family. youngerAnyone than age 13 must an be adult. accompanied by June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27
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June 14 June 21 28 June July 5 July 12 July 19 Imagine, discover and rock on! rock and discover Imagine, June 7 Libraries Rock! Thursdays, 2 p.m. June 19 7-July Are you up for a video up for you Are challenge? game Game On! Wednesdays, 2 p.m. June 6-27 June 16 July 14 FAMILIES Saturdays Rock! Saturdays, 2 p.m. the summer. a moment enjoy to Take June 6, Aug. 1 Be a part the library of experience! hours. service volunteer Earn TEENS West! YALLA Wednesdays, 5 p.m. It’s onlyIt’s a matter time before of a major storm hits. Learn what home your with protect do to to UF/IFAS David Holmes, Director, Extension County. Marion Hurricane Prep and Recovery and Prep Hurricane Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. June 21 July 19 Aug. 16 Drop-In Book Club Thursdays, 11 a.m. friends new Make and about books.talk CALENDAR YALLA East! Thursdays, 5 p.m. FORT MCCOY June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 Be part of the library experience. PUBLIC LIBRARY 14660 NE Hwy. 315, Fort McCoy, FL 32134 Teens, earn volunteer hours for service. 352-438-2560 FAMILIES Rocking Tuesdays! Summer BreakSpot Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, June 16-July 21, noon See Program Spotlight for other locations. For the Birds Imagine, discover and rock on! Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. June 5 Summer Kick-Off! SPECIAL PROGRAMS Learn about our winged friends from June 12 Building a Better Brain Puppet Show See Program Spotlight for other locations. the experts at the Marion Audubon Rocking Out With Society. Includes a nature walk. June 19 4-H Clipmobiles June 26 Rocking Out With Ventriloquist Mark Wade June 16 Chimney Swifts Ventriloquist Mark Wade Saturday, June 16, 11 a.m. July 14 Herons, Egrets and Their Kin July 3 Science of Music July 10 Farm to You Revue Building a Better Brain Rock Art! July 17 Robots Rock with Forest High Saturday, June 16, 4 p.m. Puppet Show School’s Robotics Club! Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m. Paint miniature masterpieces. July 24 Summer Wrap-Up Trivia Challenge ADULTS Wednesdays, noon Technology Help Center June 20, July 18 Mondays, 2-4 p.m. Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch June 4-July 30 with fellow trivia enthusiasts! Bring your device and drop in! Dessert and beverage provided. Genealogy 101 Ask Your Master Gardener Tuesdays, 11 a.m., June 12, 19, 26 Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Stitch together your Get your garden growing! family history with Learn gardening techniques genealogy enthusiast from the masters! Pamela Joseph. Presented by the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service. Thursdays Rock! FAMILIES Thursdays, 2 p.m., June 7-July 19 At Home With June 23 Herbs Imagine, discover and July 21 Deciduous Fruit rock on some more! Farm Animals Wednesday, June 13, 2 p.m. TEENS & TWEENS June 7 Just Dance! Raise and keep small farm June 14 Arthropod Petting Zoo animals at home. Guitars Rock June 21 Didgeridoos From Down Under Presented by UF/IFAS Marion Thursdays, 4 p.m. June 28 Pet Rock Stars County Extension Service June 7 Wii Guitar Hero July 5 Rock It Like a Rock Star! July 5 Guitar Pick Jewelry July 12 Animis Foundation Rocks! Saturday Matinée July 19 Sing-A-Long and Rock Saturdays, 1 p.m., June 16-July 21 It Out with Cami Movies for the whole family. Summer Cinema Anyone younger than age 13 must Fridays, 10 a.m., June 8-July 20 be accompanied by an adult. Movies for the whole family! June 16 Anyone younger than age 13 must June 23 be accompanied by an adult. June 30 July 7 June 8 July 14 June 15 July 21 June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13 July 20
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Rocking Out with Wade Mark Ventriloquist Marshmallow Rockets with Marion County 4H Building a Better Brain Puppet Show Pet Rocks with Cindy Lynn Skinner James, Ocala Rocks Silver Springs Rocks With Craig Littauer Dance Party Bat Chat With Bat Belfrys Bat Inc. With Chat Bat JulyTuesday, 3:30 p.m. 24, See Program Spotlight. Library Rock Star! JulyTuesday, at 31 3:30 p.m. band, a cool join makeBuild a guitar, out! andan rock album cover Libraries Rock! Wednesdays, June 2 p.m., 6-July 11 on! rock and discover Imagine, June 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 July 11 July 18 MARION OAKS LIBRARY PUBLIC Marion Oaks294 Lane, Ocala, FL 34473 352-438-2570 Friends the by sponsored are Programs of the Marion Oaks Public Library. SPECIAL PROGRAMS FAMILIES Read Hannahto the Dog Therapy Mondays, 3 p.m. June 4, 11, 18, July 23, 30 2, 9, geared and ears all is Hannah someup for great stories read fun! PAWSitive you. It’s by Pajama Party! Tuesdays, June 6 p.m., 5-July 10 with special nights summer Make stories, songs and activities. Fuzzy welcome! jammies and slippers library.marioncountyfl.org
“The Crucible”“The Arthur by Miller Name“My Is Lucy Barton” Elizabethby Strout “Sea Glass” Anita Shreve Thursdays, 1 p.m. June 12 7-July the heartsWarm and heads of chemotherapy. through going those will be produced All items Knotsdonated to Love™. of Game On! Saturdays, June 23, July 3 p.m., 9, 14, 28 a video up for you Are challenge? game June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 5 July 12 YALLA Free! Thursdays, June 5 p.m., 14, July 12, Aug. 9 Be a part the library of experience! service. for hours volunteer Earn & TWEENSTEENS Knots of Love™ Movies for adults.Movies for Anyone younger than age must 13 be an adult.accompanied by June 12 July 10 TEENS Film Fest! Thursdays, 2 p.m. Anyone teens. for Movies younger than age must 13 be an adult.accompanied by Staff and volunteers are available available are volunteers and Staff help withto all computer needs. Book Club As Turns the Page Tuesdays, p.m. 2:30 Join the club and turn the welcome! is Everyone page! June 5 July 3 Aug. 7 Matinée Tuesday The Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Ask Arnold! Comprehensive Ask Comprehensive Arnold! Assistance Computer Thursdays, p.m. noon-2 June 26 7-July
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words 12 CALENDAR Florida-Friendly Health Rocks! Landscaping Workshop Saturdays, 11 a.m., July 7, 14, 21, 28 Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Aug. 7-28 For teens ages 13-18 Over a four-week period, extension See Program Spotlight. agent Amanda Marek presents FAMILIES the nine principles of creating and maintaining an environment- friendly, low-maintenance yard. Presented by UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. Brown Bag Luncheon ADULTS With Keifer Calkins Novels at Noon Fort King: The Building of History Friday, August 17, noon Wednesdays, noon Make new friends and Contact the library to talk about books! reserve a piece of pie! See Program Spotlight. June 20 “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah ADULTS Libraries Rock July 18 “We the Animals” Mondays, 10:30 a.m., June 4-July 23 by Justin Torres Imagine, discover and rock on! Aug. 15 “The Farm” by Tom Rob Smith Presented by the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Services. TEENS & TWEENS June 4 Rockets to the Rescue June 11 My Baby Sunflower YALLA Oaks! June 18 Catapults Wednesdays, 5 p.m., June 13, July 11, Aug. 8 June 25 Egg Drop Challenge Be a part of the library experience. July 2 Electronic Game Boards Teens, earn volunteer service hours. July 9 Pine Cone Birdfeeders July 16 Bee Buzzers FAMILIES July 23 Marshmallow Rockets Libraries Rock! Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m., June 5-July 17 Imagine, discover and rock on! Ask Your Master Gardener Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. REDDICK Learn about propagation in your garden with master gardeners Barbara PUBLIC LIBRARY Georgius and Connie Bonbrest. 15150 NW Gainesville Road Presented by UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. Reddick, FL 32686 352-438-2566 TEENS Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Ocala Public Library. YALLA North! Saturday, June 23, 1 p.m. Movies Rock Summer BreakSpot Be a part of the library experience! Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, June 4-July 23, 11:30 a.m. Earn volunteer hours for service. June 5-July 24 See Program Spotlight for other locations. Movies for the whole family! SPECIAL PROGRAMS Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Summer Scoop! June 5 Wednesday, June 20, 2:30 p.m. June 12 Ice cream for everyone! June 19 See Program Spotlight for other locations. June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24
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Friday, Aug. 3 Friday, Public Forest and Headquarters-Ocala Libraries will the public. be closed to June 13, no meetings July or August Freedom of Friends Public Library Mondays, 10 a.m. June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 of theFriends Marion Library Oaks Public Fridays, 10 a.m. June 15, no meetings in July or August the Ocala of Friends Public Library Thursdays, 4 p.m. June 21, July Aug. 16 19, Book Sale: Saturday, Aug. 4 DAYS CLOSED LIBRARY HOLIDAYS AND Day Independence JulyWed. 4 All Marion County Public Library locations willSystem be closed. Day Maintenance FRIENDS OF LIBRARY THE of theFriends Belleview Public Library Tuesdays, 10 a.m. No meetings June, July or August Dunnellon the of Friends Public Library Tuesdays, 10 a.m. No meetings June, July or August the Forest of Friends Public Library Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. No meetings June, July or August the Fort of Friends PublicMcCoy Library Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
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Serving Insurance Health Needs Elders of (SHINE) counseling Medicare free Obtain Department Florida the through Elder Contact Affairs. of Dunnellon and Forest Belleview, public times. libraries for Free screenings for children birth children for screenings Free through age 5 who may have difficulty learning,with speaking, playing, seeing, walking and hearing. appointments mayScreening be held Contact at local library. your schedule. to ChildFind at 352-671-6051 Telecommunications Florida Inc. (FTRI) Relay, telephones amplified FTRI provides qualifying charge to of free individuals through the center North of Living Independent for local your Florida. Contact Central library at or 352- call the Center appointment. an for 368-3788 CareerSource services seeker available. Job Call the library nearest you times andfor locations. Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) Visit www.uscis.gov or call 1-800-375- schedule to an appointment5283 at local library your with an official Orlando USCIS from Field Office. Florida Diagnostic & Learning System Resources Early Voting Aug. 18-25, p.m. 10 a.m.-6 Dunnellon, Forest Belleview, public libraries and Freedom sites. early voting are Florida AssistanceAccess Tuesdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Library Public Forest June 5-Aug. 28 variousfor Help with filing programs. assistance government AT YOUR SERVICE YOUR AT & Historic photos of photos Historic Cynthia by Park Paradise Wilson-Graham Newy by Fagan Paintings Boy ScoutsBoy America of 1950’s Broadway Photos Broadway Photos 1950’s Maralynby Bosen Paintings by Robin Collison by Paintings Jim Cochellby Judith Kaiser by Paintings by items Scouting Marion County Boy Scouts America of Crawling Panther Tattoo Panther Crawling Old for Dolls Life New Guyot Francisca by Damion Martinez by Alyssa Johnson by PotteryValkris and Tile Schaem Valerie by Native American Art American Native Gary Walker by Dolls Kim by Holmes by Landscaping Marek Amanda Paintings by Connie by Paintings Hawkins The Arts Nancy by MacFarland
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words 14 MATT STEVENS A native of Ocala, Matt Stevens grew up exploring the forest paths and swampy waterways of Central Florida, having lots of fun along the way. At the ripe old age of 17 he joined the Marines where he dedicated 4 years of service to his country. In that time he Libraries encountered many new, amazing and sometimes disturbing things. After returning home from his time in the Marine Corps, Rock! he began a new phase of his life, what he likes to refer to as “The Halfway.” FEEL THE BEAT AT Between time with his family, his acoustic guitar and YOUR LIBRARY the upcycled artwork he creates, Matt tries to live a balanced life. He calls it the “Halfway Hippie” lifestyle, BY BEN HUNTER blending his former hippie past with his new, more focused, present. The mindset combines his pursuit The Marion County Public Library System towards happiness and his quest for inner peace, and he promises to deliver a rockin’ summer reading welcomes us to join him in the journey. program, complete with events that feature area THERESA GRIFFITH musicians. Check the calendar for dates, times HARPER and locations at a public library near you! Theresa Griffith Harper began her musical endeavors as a member SHEMA SHINE of her church choir Shema Shine found her musical in Atlanta, Georgia. calling at the age of 12 when she Always a lover of music, first picked up her uncle’s old bass she began playing the guitar. It had one string and was too recorder in elementary big for her at the time, but soon she school and at the age of 11 she picked up the flute bought herself a new guitar and began and joined her middle school band in sixth grade. creating beautiful music all her own. At Valdosta State University, Theresa studied Shema’s career began in the local Flute Performance and went on to play with other country clubs, bars and restaurants, renowned musicians around the world as she toured where she crooned away for guests Europe with the DeKalb Youth Symphony. Theresa is as they enjoyed a night on the town. Her musical often called the ‘sensitive flutist’ and has performed inspiration varies from Billie Holiday and Etta James to with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra since 2010. Prince and Elton John. Last summer, Shema opened Theresa now teaches flute privately, substitutes with for Marcus Anderson at the 2017 Levitt AMP Music the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra when time allows Series in Ocala and these days you can hear her unique and works at the Reilly Arts Center here in Ocala, FL sound at area bars throughout Central Florida. Every where she currently heads up Box Office operations show is filled with sincerity and truth. Shema plays and assists with Marketing efforts. She happily resides simple, wholesome music, for any and all who wish to in Marion County with her husband and their adorable stop for a spell and listen. dachshund, Frances.
16 words Summer 2018 The Teen Volunteer Experience BY MARIAN SANTIAGO ’m a local high school student who started volunteer- hosts events all summer long and is a very busy place. ing at the Belleview Public Library last summer. I Summer isn’t the only action-packed time at the li- Ineeded 100 volunteer hours in order to graduate and brary. This past December, I had the opportunity to vol- for scholarships as well. I chose the public library be- unteer at the Belleview Public Library’s “Polar Paradise cause I like to read and I’ve always enjoyed my library Party,” the library’s end-of-year celebration, complete visits. At first I wasn’t quite sure what to expect as a with a performer, snacks, games and prizes. I helped library volunteer. I now know that I really enjoy being kids make wind socks that they could take home, and I able to work with community partners and groups at loved seeing the joy and excitement on their faces. For the various library programs and events. The library me, the best part of volunteering is bringing happiness
to people and making their days brighter! I’m excited about this summer, too, because I’ll get to help serve lunch for the Summer Break Spot. As a volunteer last summer, I helped the kids get their tray of food and get situated at a table. This summer, the library is planning to host a program for teens before the Summer Break Spot lunch, and I’m looking forward to helping with that as well. I think that the library is the best place for students to earn volunteer hours for several reasons. First, because it’s a lot of fun. I’ve also gained experiences that will help me when I apply for jobs in the future. The opportunities I have had to work with others and as a team will come in handy in my future. Plus, I’ve met new people and made some new friends. It’s great to get to work with my friends over the summer. If you Marian Santiago are a teen looking for a place to volunteer, check out your public library! library.marioncountyfl.org words 17 images images System Photos Events Library and Public County of Marion the
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images MEET THE AUTHOR: Marcia Morris, M.D. Do you have a child who will be going to college soon or is already enrolled? Are you and your child emotionally ready for this experience? On Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m., the Friends will host a program with Dr. Marcia Morris, a UF psychiatrist, associate professor, and author of “The Campus Cure: A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health and Wellness for College Students.” Dr. Morris is a mother of two university students, and she promotes preventive care and better treatment for mental health in the college years. With her book, she aims to give parents the tools to lead their child from distress to success. She has also written articles for The New York Times, the Tampa Bay Times, and Psychiatric Times. Our Meet the Author programs are free, and light refreshments are provided. Books will be available for purchase at the program. Cover and photo courtesy of publisher(s) and/or author(s).
MARK YOUR CALENDAR MEET THE AUTHOR: Marcia Morris, M.D. Author of “The Campus Cure: A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health and Wellness for College Students” AUGUST Sun., June 24, 2 p.m. Collecting Books! Meeting Room C Local Scout Ben Sheppard is aiming to Headquarters-Ocala BOOK help our library in a big way. For his Eagle Public Library Scout project, he plans to collect 1,000 books Quarterly over the summer and then donate them to Book Sale SALE the Friends Quarterly Book Sale on Aug. 4. Sat., Aug. 4, Saturday, He will also recruit five other Scouts to help 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the day of the sale and to assist in the Meeting Rooms A, B, and C Aug. 4 breakdown afterwards. If you would like to Headquarters-Ocala 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. donate to Ben’s project, you may drop off Public Library (Friends members only: books in Ben’s drop-off box in the the Head- (FRIENDS members only: Friday, Aug. 3, 2-4 p.m.) quarters lobby. If you plan to donate, please Friday, August 3, 2 to 4 p.m.) do so by Friday, July 27. Thanks for your help! library.marioncountyfl.org words 19 PRSRT STD Marion County Public Library System US POSTAGE 2720 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida 34470 PAID OCALA, FL PERMIT #100
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ummertime and my amp and make music.” the livin’ is easy.” “It snowballed “S Ella Fitzgerald’s from there,” she says. unforgettable voice hooked Miranda became a full- Miranda Madison on jazz. time musician with “My mom would play Ella performances booked five and Billie Holiday,” Miranda nights a week. remembers “The music was “I am thankful to have everything to me.” this career, but to also Born in Orlando and have hands-on time with raised in Ocala, Miranda my family,” she says, “The first studied music at library is essential to being Osceola Middle School. “I able to do that.” experimented in marching Miranda, her husband band. It was terrible,” she Alan and sons Elan, 9, says. “Then in high school, and Neasen, 6, visit the I joined Forest’s choral Headquarters-Ocala Public program.” She credits Library every week. “The amazing teachers who taught library is a safe haven,” She her classical techniques says. “We reconnect with and experience she gained each other. We let the kids from choir competitions in explore their independent becoming the performer she is today. side. The staff is like family.” After high school, Madison studied at the College The library has also been a place for Miranda of Central Florida and performed with the Variations Madison to connect the community to her project Show Choir. Then, she mostly took a break from “The House That Jazz Built.” Last fall, she performed singing. a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at the Headquarters library Miranda started her family and for 10 years managed to launch the project. “It’s our effort to bring the jazz the Lime Cabinet shop downtown. “It worked for us community in Ocala together and help musicians because we homeschool our kids, so they were in collaborate with each other,” she says. “We are the shop all the time. My son, Neasen, took his first wrapping up our first concert series, but we have steps there.” a lot of plans cooking.” Slowly, she got back into performing around town. Find Miranda Madison on Facebook to see where Then she helped present “Girls’ Night Out,” a monthly she is singing next or see her live at our Libraries Rock! event to draw customers to downtown businesses. Summer Concert Series at the Headquarters-Ocala “I’d stand on the sidewalk in front of my store, plug into Public Library on Sunday, July 22, at 2 p.m.
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