In It to Win It: Adult Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2:30 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Gather your teams and get ready to go head-to-head in this community puzzle competition!  Four teams will face off in this competition to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time. Teams must be between 2 and 4 individuals to compete and registered as a group. The winning team will receive prizes! This is an adult program.
Please register HERE.

Spring Break - Disco Bubble Party! Monday, March 13, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a Disco Bubble Party!  This program is for children Elementary age and up. We will feature dancing, music, and of course bubbles.  Don't forget to dress in your Disco best!
Registration is not required, but attendance will be limited to the occupancy requirements.

Baby Storytime. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 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 is no longer required for this program. 

Toddler Storytime (Session 1). Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
This program is for children ages 1 to 3 and includes stories, songs, and activities based on the foundations of early literacy - read, write, sing, talk, play. 
The room will be limited to 20 children per session. Please stop at the Service Desk upon arrival to get a ticket to for the session of your choosing. Tickets are available day of and are first come, first serve.

Toddler Storytime (Session 2). Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 11:45 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
This program is identical to the storytime at 11:00 am and is for children ages 1 to 3. It includes stories, songs, and activities based on the foundations of early literacy - read, write, sing, talk, play. 
The room will be limited to 20 children per session. Please stop at the Service Desk upon arrival to get a ticket to for the session of your choosing. Tickets are available day of and are first come, first serve.

Spring Break - Lego Party! Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Join us in the theatre for a special showing of the LEGO Movie while you show off your creative side with our free build challenge!   This program is for children Elementary ages and up. Registration is not required.

Master Gardener Seminar: Horticulture in Arts and Crafts. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
The history of cultivating plants and flowers and preserving what we grow. Ideas are given on how to use preserved items. An artsy-craftsy presentation with Horticulture as the main ingredient.

Spring Break - Games on the Courtyard. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Join us in the courtyard for gaming!
Registration is not required, but attendance will be limited to the occupancy requirements.  The game event will take place in the courtyard.  We will use the Heron room in the event of inclement weather.

Preschool Storytime. Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:15 a.m.—10:45 a.m.
This storytime is recommended for children (ages 3-5) along with their caregiver. Registration begins two weeks prior to the program.
Important Note: Registration is required for each child in attendance.
Masks are recommended but not required.
Please register HERE.

West Pasco Audubon Society: Florida's Iconic White Birds and Waders. Thursday, March 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.
Central Florida is home to thousands of White and Wading birds! If you want to learn more about them than just "Those white birds", come join us at the library on March 16th at 1PM where J. Mike Kell of West Pasco Audubon society will present a talk about the "White birds and Waders" of Pasco County.

Spring Break - Video Game Tournament. Thursday, March 16, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Get your Nintendo Switch joycons in gear and join us for a big-screen Super Smash Bros. tournament! Whether you main Kirby or Bowser. all's fair in the stadium, and there can only be one champion!
Registration is necessary to play in the tournament, but you can also stand by and cheer on your favorite. We will also have video-game themed arts and crafts in the teen room.
Registration is not necessary for attendance. If registration for the tournament is closed, you are still welcome to join us whether or not you are signed up to play!
Please register HERE.

Adult Open Studio Painting: Women's History Month. Thursday, March 16, 2023, 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Join us for Adult Open Studio! For Women's History Month, this self-guided open studio program will explore a historic woman artist and their art style. We will learn about the artists' work and then recreate a painting in the artist’s style.
Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like. 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.

Spring Break: The Leprechaun Trap. Friday, March 17, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Help! The leprechauns have escaped into the library.  Help us build traps so we can send them back to Ireland.  We will build our traps using a variety of different materials including making the best trap of all... glittery green slime!  This program is for children in grades K-5 and registration is required. 
Please register HERE.

Lego Open Build. Saturday, March 18, 2023, 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.

Family Movie Event – “Moana”. Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a big screen showing of "Moana"!

Preschool Playdate - Messy Art. Monday, March 13, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.
Children learn and grow through play! Playdate @ the Library is a special time for young children and their caregivers to play, discover & meet new friends. This month we will create MESSY ART. Please wear clothes that can get dirty!

Kids Crafternoon. Monday, March 13, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Come craft with us! This program is most suitable for children in grades K-5.

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Bea. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join us every Tuesday at 10:15am for fun stories, songs, and lots of dancing!

Preschool Storytime with Ms. Bea. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m.—11:45 a.m.
Join us every Tuesday at 11:00am for fun stories, songs, and lots of dancing!

Paws for Reading. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Read aloud to a furry friend and practice your reading skills. This program is for children in grades K-5.

Friends of the Hudson Library Meeting. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.
The Friends of the Library is a non-profit group that supports library programs for all ages. Please join us to learn more about this important organization.

Adult Craft: Beaded Chain Link Bracelet. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Join us for our monthly craft program! This month, we'll be making a beaded chain link bracelet. All materials provided by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Beaded Chain Link Bracelet. Friday, March 16, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
This month, we'll be making a beaded chain link bracelet. All materials provided by the Friends of the Library.

Library Lego Club. Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
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.

***Regency Park is closed for remodeling***
All programming is currently taking place off-site.

Visual Arts Class with Prodigy Cultural Arts for Youth. Monday, March 13, 2023, 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.

Career Source in Branch. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Career Source is here from 10 am to 12 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist with employment searches, resume writing, SNAP applications, interviewing preparation, EmployFlorida assistance and more!

Photo Scanning by Appointment. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Are you interested in digitizing your family photos? Are you wondering what's on those negatives in the closet shoe box?
Tuesday 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 afternoon instead. This is when a team member can be made available to assist.
What to bring:

• Your photos/negatives
• a USB thumb drive OR an SD card for saving your images

Please register HERE.

Beginner Photo Scanning by Appointment. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Are you interested in digitizing your family photos? Are you wondering what's on those negatives in the closet shoe box?
Tuesday appointments are intended for beginners who need some guidance with using our photo scanners. Please 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. If you want to bring one friend who is also learning, we are happy to accommodate. 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.

Learn to Paint and Draw (Better). Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Join Earthchild Sarah every week as she teaches the basics of painting and drawing. Complete beginners to intermediate artists can come get expert guidance from someone who has been in the arts for nearly four decades. Learn how to improve your technique in watercolor, acrylics, pastels, graphite, charcoal, mixed media and more. We will also cover the fundamentals of drawing such as composition, color, proportions, shading, texture etc. Work on the suggested projects and exercises or bring in your art for advice and guidance on how to improve. Questions are welcome, community is encouraged. Materials are provided. This is an ongoing series. Registering for the first event will register you for one month only, registration needs to be renewed every month.
Please register HERE.

Storytime with Miss Cindy : Gardens. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join Miss Cindy for songs, stories, and crafts in our beautifully renovated Children's Room. It's garden week for storytime.
Our craft will be a DIY paper snail. Attendance limited; registration is strongly recommended.
Please register HERE.

SHINE Volunteer Orientation. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas is seeking individuals to become volunteers with the SHINE program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders). A volunteer orientation will be on March 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the Centennial Park Library located at 5740 Moog Rd., Holiday, FL 34690.

Flowerpot Painting. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Create your own unique painted flowerpot and receive soil and seeds for planting!
Please register HERE.

Friends Spring Book Sale. Friday, March 16, 2023 — Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Are you wanting to keep a copy of your favorite book or buy a gift? Are you seeking an older treasure of a book? Come by the library for our Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale! This book sale includes unseen stock as well as what's regularly displayed in our lobby. More details, such as when Friends are available in-branch to provide change are coming soon.

Career Source in Branch. Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Career Source is here from 10 am to 12 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist with employment searches, resume writing, SNAP applications, interviewing preparation, EmployFlorida assistance and more!

Open Loft Art: All Day. Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Come into the Loft to work on a passive craft or art project. All supplies are provided. The Loft will be open until 5pm for your convenience.

Tech Help by Appointment. Thursday, March 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Need help with your smartphone, tablet, or computer? Sign up at the library or call 727-834-3204 to schedule an appointment with our technology volunteer, Jon. Available by appointment Thursdays between 1:00pm and 6:00pm.
Information we need to know:

1. Do you have specific help you need, or do you need general technology assistance?
2. What type of device(s) do you have? What is the operating system/version?

Please register HERE.

Free Studio Space in the Loft. Friday, March 17, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Looking for a space to work on your creative projects? Our Loft Makerspace is dedicated to providing access to practice and education of studio arts, crafts, textiles, and photo digitization. We offer classes for all ages and encourage the belief that anyone can make art you just have to start! Every Friday we have tables available for artist reservation. Spread out your materials and soak up the atmosphere of our Loft makerspace. Reservations are for six hours (you can come anytime in that window), and our space will host up to four artists at one time. Sign up online or call during library open hours. Ages 16+
Stop by the library to check out the space anytime during our library open hours.
Please register HERE.

Photo Scanning by Appointment. Friday, March 17, 2023, 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 Loft for Kids : Elephant Birthday. Saturday, March 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Please join us for open Loft for kids. One whole hour to get the creative juices flowing. Today we will be painting a portrait of an elephant at his birthday party.  Supplies are limited, so please register. This event is always free!
Please register HERE.

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SOUTH HOLIDAY LIBRARY
4649 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday, FL 34690
Phone: 727-834-3331
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

Foundry Open Build. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
This activity is intended for ages 18 years and older. Open Build is an opportunity to use our tools to work on your approved project. Volunteers or staff will be present to assist. Plan to bring your own materials.
All Makerspace activities require completed safety & waiver forms. These can be acquired at the Service Desk.  Please review and comply with all safety protocols. Closed toe shoes are required.
Please register HERE.

Tuesdays on the Patio Book Sale. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Friends of the Land O Lakes Library weekly book sale on the patio.

Chess. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Join our volunteers for chess. This club is open to all ages and abilities. Are you interested in learning to play? Our volunteers can teach you. Already know how but need someone to play against? Join us on Tuesday evenings in the Adult Multipurpose Room C from 6:00-7:30 PM. Chess sets are provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Pre-Teen Pi Day. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Come join us to learn about "Pi" and make some pie! (AGES 9-13)

Crochet Circle. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join our volunteer, Margarita. Participants will need to have some previous crochet experience. This is a time to bring your own project and meet with others who enjoy crocheting. 
This group is for ages 16 years and older. Registration is not required.
All Makerspace programs require completed safety & waiver forms. These forms are available at the Service Desk or on the website at pascolibraries.org/makerspaces/the-foundry/.

Baby Storytime. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. — 11:45 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).

***Hugh Embry is closed for remodeling***
All programming is currently taking place off-site.

Chair Yoga. Monday, March 13, 2023, 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Join us as we start our new free chair yoga class. This class is open to all levels of fitness.
Please register HERE.

Toddler Storytime. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and all sorts of fun activities in our current storytime series: Awesome Outdoors! This week we're getting some sun, so join us for a program all about the beach! Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Because space is so limited, this program will be repeated on Wednesday morning. You may contact New River Library at (813) 788-6375 for more information.