PASCO COUNTY LIBRARY COOPERATIVE
Weekly Calendar of Events
August 28 - September 3, 2022
SYSTEMWIDE VIRTUAL & OUTREACH PROGRAMS
ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages. Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m., & Thursday, September 1, 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 30, 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.
Storytime at the Beach. Thursday, September 1, 2022, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join Miss Jenn for Storytime at the Beach located at Anclote River Park: 1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691. There will be stories, bubbles and songs! We are at pavilion #2, by the playground.
English Conversation. Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. & Friday, September 2, 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 30, 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 30, 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.
Adult Open Studio: Painting. Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. & Friday, September 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join us for Adult Open Studio! This program is a self-guided exploration of painting through a variety of materials. We will provide some materials, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like. We will learn, practice, and share basic painting techniques and freely explore the medium of painting in a comfortable group environment. Walk-ins welcome any time during Open Studio. A staff member or volunteer will be present to guide any beginners. Open to all skill levels.
Please register here: Wednesday, 8/31 @ 5:30 p.m. | Friday, 9/2 @ 10:00 a.m.
Lego Open Build. Saturday, September 3, 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.
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
Please see other locations for current events.
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
Twisted Stitchers Yarn Club (Adults). Monday, August 29, 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.
Game On! (Tween). Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Tweens in grades 4-7 join us for gaming at the library. We have a PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch with brand new games for you to play! We'll also have some board games and limited snacks.
Mom & Baby Support Group. Tuesday, August 30, 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 31, 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.
Game Zone (Teens). Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Teens join us for gaming at the library. We've got a PS4, XBox, and Nintendo Switch with brand new games for you to play! We'll also have some board games.
Registration is required, space is limited.
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
Dear Diary, Journaling for Adults. Wednesday, August 24, 2022 — Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Dear Diary...Stop by the Centennial Park Library to pick up this month's journal. The journal includes writing prompts and pictures to color. Intended for adults. Supplies are limited.
Visual Arts Class with Prodigy Cultural Arts for Tweens. Monday, August 29, 2022, 1:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Join Prodigy Cultural Arts for free weekly visual arts classes with instructor Junior Polo! Choose either the 1:30p.m. -4:30 p.m. session or the 4:30p.m.- 7:30p.m. session; registration through Prodigy is required. These classes are for kids ages 8-16. To register or ask questions: visit their website at uacdc.org/index.php/register-now, email jgreen@uacdc.org, or call (813)928-9458.
Photo Scanning by Appointment. Tuesday, August 30, 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 30, 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.
Family Game Night. Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6:00 p.m. — 7:45 p.m.
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for Family Game Night at Centennial Park Library. The whole family can choose a board/card game from our catalog and play inside the library.
Storytime with Miss Cindy. Wednesday, August 31, 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, September 2, 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, September 3, 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. Paint anything you like. Supplies are limited, so please register. This event is always free!
Please register HERE.
Kids Craft. Saturday, September 3, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Join us for our K-5 monthly program, shamrock art with chalk pastels. Outline of a shamrock and place it on black paper. Then use pastel chalk to outline the shamrock making a rainbow effect.
All supplies provided. Attendance is limited.
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.
Yoga for Stress Relief at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex. Monday, August 29, 2022, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Join us at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex for this yoga class. The purpose of yoga is to increase overall well-being by reducing stress and tension and by increasing flexibility, strength and enhancing breathing ability. This free class offers fundamental techniques tailored to the level of ability and fitness of the participants with an emphasis on relaxation and mindfulness throughout the practice. Ongoing classes will enable participants to develop their practice at an appropriate gradual pace.
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
Attire: Comfortable exercise clothing. Accessories: Large beach towel or yoga mat.
Please call the library at 813-929-1214 for more information.
Please register HERE.
Preschool Storytime at LOL Rec Center. Thursday, September 1, 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 at LOL Rec Center. Friday, September 2, 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
Gulfside Hospice visits NR. Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Stop by New River and learn about volunteer opportunities with Gulfside Hospice.
Toddler Storytime – Colors. Tuesday, August 30, 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 - Colors. Tuesday, August 30, 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.
Teen Craft: Boba Tea Keychains. Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Make some KAWAII Boba Key Chains!
Please register HERE.
Preteen Craft: Boba Tea Keychains. Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Make some KAWAII Boba Key Chains!
Please register HERE.
Repeat Toddler Story Time - Colors. Wednesday, August 31, 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 - Colors. Wednesday, August 31, 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.
Hydroponics 101. Thursday, September 1, 2022, 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Ever wonder how to grow plants without using soil? Do you want to grow your own vegetables, but you don't have a back yard? Join us for an introduction to hydroponic gardening and find new and innovative ways to grow your space - saving garden!
Please register HERE.
Yarn for a Cause. Thursday, September 1, 2022, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 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!
First Saturday Book Club: The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers, by Eric Weiner. Saturday, September 3, 2022, 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Join the First Saturday Book Club this September and engage in a delightful discussion of philosophical journey into The Socrates Express. The book is available for pick-up at New River Library or download it free through Cloud Library.
Please register HERE.
Ukulele Jam. Saturday, September 3, 2022, 12:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Join Tampa Bay Ukulele Society for a monthly jam at New River. Bring your own uke and jam with us. For more information, please contact the branch at 813 788-6375. Registration Required for this event.
Teen Volunteer Orientation. Saturday, September 3, 2022, 3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
You must first apply online to be a volunteer before signing up for this orientation. Sign - up here: pascolibraries.org/supporters/volunteering/.
Find out how you can earn volunteer hours both in-person and virtually. Make a difference in our community. If you have any questions, please call New River Library at 813-788-6375.
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: Closed for Labor Day holiday
Medicare/Medicaid & SNAP Help. Tuesday, August 30, 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, September 1, 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.
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