PASCO COUNTY LIBRARY COOPERATIVE
  Weekly Calendar of Events
  August 21-27, 2022


SYSTEMWIDE VIRTUAL & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Novels on Tap. Sunday, August 21, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Calling all adults (21 and older)! Spend your Sunday afternoon with us at the Wicked Pour, a taproom located in Odessa. There we'll be hosting our adult book club. This month’s selection is Little Fires Everywhere written by Celeste Ng.
Important Note: Registration is required to attend.
Masks are recommended but not required.
Please register HERE.

ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages. Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m., & Thursday, August 25, 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 23, 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.

4th Tuesday Book Club: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book. Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Join New River Library on Zoom to discuss Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book by Dan Harris. Print copies are available at the New River Library circulation desk.  You can also pick up a print copy from the Dade City Senior Center.  Additionally, the book is available on Cloud Library as an e-audiobook and e-book.  For more information, please call New River Library at 813-788-6375.
Please register HERE.

English Conversation. Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. & Friday, August 26, 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

Baby Storytime. Tuesday, August 23, 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.

Mosquito Control Seminar: Mosquitos in Your Garden. Tuesday, August 11, 2022, 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Come join the Mosquito Ladies and talk about mosquitoes in your garden.  They will cover some myths and we’ll even discuss some tips on how to prevent them from growing in your gardens.  The ladies will also cover all the elements your county mosquito control program implements and offers to help you as well!
Offered by the Pasco County Mosquito Control Office.
Registration required to attend.
Please register HERE.

Toddler Storytime. Tuesday, August 23, 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.

Preschool Storytime. Thursday, August 25, 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.

Kids Open Studio: Painting. Saturday, August 27, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join us the last Saturday of every month for Painting Open Studio! You may register for 1 of 2 sessions: 10am-11am or 11am-12pm. Wet paintings can be picked up after the program. We will supply all materials - all you have to do is bring your creativity -- and be sure to wear clothing you don't mind getting a little messy! Open to all ages.
Please register HERE.

Medicare Basics with SHINE. Saturday, August 27, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Medicare Basics with SHINE provides an overview of the different parts of Medicare including Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap, and available financial assistance. SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.

Kids Open Studio: Painting. Saturday, August 27, 2022, 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join us the last Saturday of every month for Painting Open Studio! You may register for 1 of 2 sessions: 10am-11am or 11am-12pm. Wet paintings can be picked up after the program. We will supply all materials - all you have to do is bring your creativity -- and be sure to wear clothing you don't mind getting a little messy! Open to all ages.
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 (Precinct 68). Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m.


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 (Precinct 81). Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.

Twisted Stitchers Yarn Club (Adults). Monday, August 22, 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.

Mom & Baby Support Group. Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Join the Pasco Health Department and WIC for a mom and baby support group.

Storytime (Early Lit). Wednesday, August 24, 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.

Friday Afternoon Films: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (Adults). Friday, August 26, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Join us this week to watch Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.


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

Open Coloring & Painting in the Loft. Monday, August 22, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Ages 18+. Come utilize our Loft Makerspace to work on your arts and crafts projects. For those in the community who enjoyed our past coloring program, this is a great time to come in and pick up a colored pencil again! Registration is required to use the space. Same-day registration is okay-- ask at our Service Desk.
Please register HERE.

Photo Scanning by Appointment. Tuesday, August 23, 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 23, 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 24, 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 26, 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.


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.

Chair Yoga at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex. Monday, August 22, 2022, 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Join our teacher, Dianne Orcher, for Chair Yoga at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex. This yoga class is beginner friendly, and taught in seated and standing positions using a chair as a prop. The fitness goals for this program are to improve balance and increase resilience, endurance, flexibility, and range of motion.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Land O' Lakes Library.
Space is limited. Registration is required. This program will take place at the following address: 3032 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
If you need assistance, please call the library at 813-929-1214. 
Please register HERE.

Preschool Storytime. Thursday, August 25, 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 26, 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 (Precinct 107). Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m.

Toddler Storytime – Shapes. Tuesday, August 23, 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 - Shapes. Tuesday, August 23, 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.

Free Vision Screening by Wesley Chapel Lions Club. Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
The Wesley Chapel Lions Sight Program is offering free vision screenings for Pasco County Residents who cannot afford eye care. Diabetes screening is also provided. To qualify, please bring the following:
1.Valid Government ID: Florida Driver's License/ID, US Passport, or Military
2.Proof of US Citizenship
3.Social Security Card
4.Proof of need including: Rent/Mortgage, Basic Living Expenses (Electric, Gas, Fuel, Propane, Water/ Sewer, Trash)
Call (813) 312 - 6190 for more information.
The Lions Club may NOT be able to assist you if you have health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or have received a free eye exam from the Lions Club in the last 2 years (24 months)

Repeat Toddler Story Time - Shapes. Wednesday, August 24, 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 - Shapes. Wednesday, August 24, 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.

IFAS Presents: Florida Friendly Landscaping. Thursday, August 25, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Join IFAS as they introduce us to Florida Friendly Landscaping.
Please register HERE.

Yarn for a Cause. Thursday, August 25, 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.

Garden Club and Craft. Saturday, August 27, 2022, 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Come join New River’s Garden club, open to all, for an opportunity to talk with fellow gardeners and then make a cute hedgehog planter craft. Plant and supplies will be provided.
Please register HERE.

Yarn For All. Saturday, August 27, 2022, 3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Are you a beginner or a pro? It doesn't matter because this yarn group is for all. Call (813) 788 - 6375 for more information.
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 23, 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.

Storytime Fun! Thursday, August 25, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Read, sing, dance and more with your little learners (ages 2-5) in this fun, interactive storytime!  Space is limited; however, registration is not required.

AARP Smart Driver Safety Course. Friday, August 26, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
This course is open to drivers 50 and older.  Space is limited.  Registration is required. Contact Bev Cogdill at 813-907-3908 to register.


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

 

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