JANUARY LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Funding for Marion County Public Library System programs is provided by the Friends of the Library groups. 
 
Build Suspense! A Writer's Workshop with Libby Fischer Hellmann
Thursday, Jan. 12, 3 p.m.
Headquarters-Ocala Public Library

Wait for it...an interactive workshop with an award-winning, crime thriller author. Develop suspense-building techniques that will keep your readers on the edge and turning the page! Call 352-671-8551 for more information.
MORE PROGRAMS CAN BE FOUND HERE IN WORDS
 
Stress Less
Thursday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m.
Freedom Public Library

Learn techniques to deal with stress with
Michon Fabio, Marion County Health & Wellness Coordinator.
Call 352-438-2580 for more information.
 
 
 
Community Job Fair
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Belleview Public Library

Looking for a career opportunity?
Call 352-438-2500 for more information.
Co-sponsored by Marion County and the College of Central Florida.
 
Resume and Job Search Help
Thursday, Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m.
Forest Public Library
 
Your future starts here! Explore your options and prepare to land the perfect job.
Call 352-438-2540 for more information.
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Heroes Wanted
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m.
Dunnellon Public Library

Interested in exploring worlds and defeating evil monsters in turn-based tabletop gameplay? Discover the basics of gameplay with the highly skilled Ocalian Knights. All levels of experience welcome.  Call 352-438-2520 for more information.
 
 
Dave Schlenker
"Little Man, BIG Mouth,
30 Years"
Friday, Jan 27, 4 p.m.
Headquarters-Ocala Public Library
 
Ocala's esteemed journalist shares entertaining anecdotes, poignant moments and humorous observations from his long and fascinating career.
Call 352-671-8551 for more information.
 
 
Brown Bag Luncheon:Our Communities' Collective Memory
Thursday, Jan. 26, noon
Reddick Public Library
Registration required.
 
Bring your bag lunch and watch history come alive! Experts from UF delve into the past through the Florida Digital Newspaper Library. Beverage and dessert provided. Call the library at 352-438-2566 to reserve your piece of the pie!
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Tale Spinners
Storytelling Group
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 3 p.m.
Belleview Public Library
 
Practice your storytelling skills and hone the craft of telling your tale. Beginner and advanced storytellers welcome.
Call 352-438-2500 for more information.
Presented with Ocali Storytelling Guild, Inc.
 
Meet the Animals
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m.
Headquarters-Ocala Public Library
For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

Encounter some furry and feathered friends that share our world. Call 352-671-8551 for more information. 
Presented by Ambassadors of Nature Education Foundation.

Library Closed Days
All Marion County Public Library System
locations will be closed at 4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 31 and
 Monday, Jan. 2 for the New Year's holiday.
 
All Marion County Public Library System
locations will be closed on Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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