PASCO COUNTY LIBRARY COOPERATIVE
Weekly Calendar of Events
August 14 - 20, 2022
SYSTEMWIDE VIRTUAL & OUTREACH PROGRAMS
ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m., & Thursday, August 18, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
English language tutoring is available one-on-one via ZOOM. 30-minute appointments are offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings and afternoons, and Wednesday afternoons. Registration required. Please call or email the South Holiday library to sign up and for more information: 727-834-3331, sh@pascolibraries.org.
Yarn for More (Virtual). Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 12:30 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Join your friends for this event via Zoom. Get out your yarn projects and knit or crochet! For more information, please call New River Library at 813-788-6375.
Please register HERE.
English Conversation. Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. & Friday, August 19, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Practice your English-speaking skills in a group on Zoom. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting. The class will be hosted by Claudia from the South Holiday Library. Please call or email the South Holiday library to sign up and for more information: 727-834-3331, sh@pascolibraries.org. Intended for adults.
STARKEY RANCH THEATRE LIBRARY CULTURAL CENTER
12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL 33556
Phone: 727-815-7126
Sun: 1:00 – 5:00
Mon: 10:00 – 6:00
Tue: 10:00 – 6:00
Wed: 10:00 – 8:00
Thu: 10:00 – 8:00
Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 5:00
Sunday Storytime. Sunday, August 14, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Calling all families! Join us for our special once a month Sunday Storytime. Good stories and fun times are guaranteed!
Registration is required to attend. Masks are recommended but not required.
Please register HERE.
Baby Storytime. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 10:15 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
This lap-sit program is meant to instill the love of reading in children at an early age. It is suitable for babies up to 1-year-old and their caregiver(s). Registration begins 2 weeks prior to the program.
Important Note: Only a single registration under the baby's name is needed.
Masks are recommended but not required.
Please register HERE.
Toddler Storytime. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 11:15 a.m. — 11:45 a.m.
This program is intended for toddlers (ages two to three) along with their caregiver. Registration begins 2 weeks prior to the event.
Important Note: Registration is required for each child in attendance.
Masks are recommended but not required.
Please register HERE.
Master Gardener Seminar: Bats. Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
The Master Gardeners of the Pasco County Cooperative Extension office will cover bats - why are they threatened and misunderstood. They are everywhere and so very cool!
Registration is required, masks are recommended.
Please register HERE.
Preschool Storytime. Thursday, August 18, 2022, 10:15 a.m. — 10:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.—11:45 a.m.
This storytime is recommended for children (ages 3-5) along with their caregiver. Registration for this program begins two weeks prior.
Important Note: Registration is required for each child in attendance.
Masks are recommended but not required.
Please register here: 10:15 a.m. | 11:15 a.m.
Guardian Ad Litem Information Session. Thursday, August 18, 2022, 1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
YOU can make a lifelong difference for a child by becoming a Guardian ad Litem. We invite you to attend an information session at the Starkey Ranch TLC to learn more about how you can help.
To learn more: Visit herotoachild.org or call 727-834-3493, x2929.
Korean Culture Club. Thursday, August 18, 2022, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Lego Open Build. Saturday, August 20, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Drop in for some Lego building fun! Bring a friend or family member. Try some of our challenges or just use our Lego blocks to build your own creations. Masks recommended.
Please register HERE.
Talking Tots Storytime. Saturday, August 20, 2022, 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Come enjoy story time with a speech therapist! Bridget Cibulskis has been a pediatric speech therapist for 12 years and would love to share tips and tricks for increasing your child's language development at home. Bridget will read a book to the kids while modeling skills for parents. Following story time Bridget will be available for Q&A with parents.
Please register HERE.
HUDSON REGIONAL LIBRARY
8012 Library Rd, Hudson, FL 34667
Phone: 727-861-3040
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10:00 – 6:00
Tue: 10:00 – 6:00
Wed: 10:00 – 8:00
Thu: 10:00 – 8:00
Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 5:00
Primary Election - Early Voting. Saturday August 13, 2022 — Saturday, August 20, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Early voting is a time period prior to Election Day, at a location designated by the Supervisor of Elections, where registered voters can vote their ballots.
During early voting, you must vote in your county, but you are not required to vote in your precinct. It is ideal if you wish to vote closer to work or school, or if you are unavailable on Election Day.
To vote early, remember to bring current photo and signature identification with you. Please visit pascovotes.gov for more information.
Saturday Sidewalk Sale. Saturday, August 20, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Come check out the Friends of the Hudson Library Sidewalk Sale! All proceeds go to the Friends, and in return, they very kindly sponsor all of our fun library programs. Stop by for a chance to give back to the community and find your next great read!
Library Lego Club. Saturday, August 20, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
LEGO Club is back! Come complete the building challenge or create something from your own imagination. This program is for LEGO fans of all ages and blocks will be provided.
Please register HERE.
REGENCY PARK LIBRARY
9701 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Phone: 727-861-3049
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10:00 – 8:00
Tue: 10:00 – 8:00
Wed: 10:00 – 6:00
Thu: 10:00 – 6:00
Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 5:00
Primary Election - Early Voting. Saturday August 13, 2022 — Saturday, August 20, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Early voting is a time period prior to Election Day, at a location designated by the Supervisor of Elections, where registered voters can vote their ballots.
During early voting, you must vote in your county, but you are not required to vote in your precinct. It is ideal if you wish to vote closer to work or school, or if you are unavailable on Election Day.
To vote early, remember to bring current photo and signature identification with you. Please visit pascovotes.gov for more information.
Twisted Stitchers Yarn Club (Adults). Monday, August 15, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Join others who like to knit and crochet for weekly community and conversation! Bring a project you're already working on or start a new one! Please bring your own yarn and needles or hooks.
Sharing our World Therapy Dogs (K-3). Monday, August 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Join the Sharing the World Therapy dogs for a special reading event. This program is for children in grade K-3. Registration is required.
Please register HERE.
Mom & Baby Support Group. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Join the Pasco Health Department and WIC for a mom and baby support group.
Tween Trivia: Library Edition (Tweens). Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Tweens, do you need help with a project for school? Interested in 3D printing but don't know where to start? Want to stream music, movies, and magazines? Sign up for Tween Library Trivia and learn about all the resources the library has to offer, while winning prizes!
Please register HERE.
Storytime (Early Lit). Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 11:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Join us in our Children's Room for a toddler & preschool storytime! Each week will feature a new theme with short stories, songs, activities, and of course, dancing with bubbles. Registration is not required, but space is limited.
Modern Calligraphy + Pop Journals (Teens). Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Spruce up your planners for with an introduction to modern calligraphy and hand lettering. Then, create your very own pop journal to practice your
lettering, keep notes in a new way, or create your very own mixed media art piece!
This program is for teens in 8th-12th grade. Registration is required.
Please register HERE.
CENTENNIAL PARK LIBRARY
5740 Moog Rd, Holiday, FL 34690
Phone: 727-834-3204
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10:00 – 8:00
Tue: 10:00 – 8:00
Wed: 10:00 – 6:00
Thu: 10:00 –6:00
Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 5:00
Master Gardeners: Growing Herbs. Monday, August 15, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
This program is presented by County Extension's Master Gardener Program. This month's theme is on herb gardening. For a beginner or experienced gardener, herbs are a must for you. If you give them the growing conditions they prefer, most herbs will take less care than almost anything else in your garden. Find out how easy it is to grow and use herbs in Florida.
Registration is recommended but not required.
Registration can be completed HERE.
Photo Scanning by Appointment. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Are you interested in digitizing your family photos? Are you wondering what's on those negatives in the closet shoe box? Call our Service Desk to make an appointment and utilize our photo scanners in our new Loft Makerspace. Our equipment can scan both negatives and developed photos. Please read below for more details.
What to bring:
- Your photos/negatives
- a USB thumb drive OR an SD card for saving your images
Please register HERE.
Storytime with Miss Jenn. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join Miss Jenn for songs, stories, and crafts in our beautifully renovated Children's Room. Attendance limited; registration is strongly recommended.
Please register HERE.
Storytime with Miss Cindy. Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join Miss Cindy for songs, stories, and crafts in our beautifully renovated Children's Room. Attendance limited; registration is strongly recommended.
Please register HERE.
Photo Scanning by Appointment. Friday, August 19, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
By popular demand, we've opened up our Loft to another day of photo scanning! Friday mornings we will have our Loft doors open for patrons who already know how to use our photo scanners. If you're just getting started, please make an appointment for a Tuesday instead when a team member is available to assist.
What to bring:
- Your photos/negatives
- a USB thumb drive OR an SD card for saving your images
Please register HERE.
Open Paint for Kids. Saturday, August 20, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Please join us for open paint for kids. One whole hour to get the creative juices flowing. Supplies are limited, so please register. This event is always free!
Please register HERE.
SOUTH HOLIDAY LIBRARY
4649 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday, FL 34690
Phone: 727-834-3331
***South Holiday is closed for remodeling***
All programming is currently taking place off-site.
LAND O’ LAKES LIBRARY
2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Phone: 813-929-1214
***Land O’Lakes is closed for remodeling***
All programming is currently taking place off-site.
Preschool Storytime. Thursday, August 18, 2022, 10:15 a.m. — 10:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. — 11:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-5 years and their caregiver. Registration will begin 2 weeks before the event and is required for each child.
This program will take place at the following address: 3032 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639 in Activity Rooms 1 and 2.
Please register here: 10:15 a.m. | 11:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime. Friday, August 19, 2022, 10:15 a.m. — 10:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. — 11:45 a.m.
Toddler Storytime for children (ages 1-2 years) and their caregiver. Registration will begin 2 weeks before the event and is required for each child.
This program will take place at the following address: 3032 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639 in Activity Rooms 1 and 2.
Please register here: 10:15 a.m. | 11:15 a.m.
HUGH EMBRY LIBRARY
14215 Fourth St, Dade City, FL 33523
Phone: 352-567-3576
***Hugh Embry is closed for remodeling***
All programming is currently taking place off-site.
NEW RIVER LIBRARY
34043 State Rd 54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Phone: 813-788-6375
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10:00 – 6:00
Tue: 10:00 – 8:00
Wed: 10:00 – 6:00
Thu: 10:00 – 8:00
Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 5:00
Primary Election - Early Voting. Saturday August 13, 2022 — Saturday, August 20, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Early voting is a time period prior to Election Day, at a location designated by the Supervisor of Elections, where registered voters can vote their ballots.
During early voting, you must vote in your county, but you are not required to vote in your precinct. It is ideal if you wish to vote closer to work or school, or if you are unavailable on Election Day.
To vote early, remember to bring current photo and signature identification with you. Please visit pascovotes.gov for more information.
Toddler Storytime - Dance Party! Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Come join us for songs, stories, and movement during this fun and educational 45 minutes.
Please register HERE.
Preschool Story Time - Dance Party! Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 11:15 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Come join us for songs, stories, and movement during this fun and educational 45 minutes.
Please register HERE.
Repeat Toddler Story Time - Dance Party! Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Come join us for songs, stories, and movement during this fun and educational 45 minutes.
Please register HERE.
Repeat Preschool Story Time - Dance Party! Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 11:15 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Come join us for songs, stories, and movement during this fun and educational 45 minutes.
Please register HERE.
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer Orientation. Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.
There are hundreds of abused, neglected, or abandoned children in the Pasco County foster care system waiting for someone to be their voice. Find out how you can volunteer and help. Please call New River Library at 813-788-6375 if you would like more information. Wearing a mask is encouraged.
Please register HERE.
SHINE Medicare101. Thursday, August 18, 2022, 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) for an information session on Medicare Basics. This will provide an overview of the different Parts of Medicare including Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap and available financial assistance.
SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential. Please call SHINE to register at 727-217-8111.
Yarn for a Cause. Thursday, August 18, 2022, 6:15 p.m. — 7:15 p.m.
Join our yarn group and help people in need. We create projects like blankets for nursing homes and other fun and creative projects! Get the opportunity to learn new techniques and show us your new projects. We will be meeting in person at the New River Library Meeting Room. Hope to see you there!
Please register HERE.
ZEPHYRHILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
5347 8th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Phone: 813-780-0064
Sun: Closed
Mon: Closed
Tue: 9:00 – 6:00
Wed: 9:00 – 6:00
Thu: 9:00 – 6:00
Fri: 9:00 – 5:00
Sat: 9:00 – 12:00
Medicare/Medicaid & SNAP Help. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Will help you apply for QMB state buy-in program to help pay for Medicare part B premium.
Will help you apply for "Medicaid" and food stamps ("SNAP"). Contact José Rodríguez at 813-420-3013 for more information.
Please note: All event dates and times are subject to change without notice. Please confirm event details with the hosting library prior to attending any program.
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PASCO COUNTY LIBRARY COOPERATIVE
8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667 | 727-861-3020
Contact: Amaris Papadopoulos
apapadopoulos@pascolibraries.org