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SYSTEMWIDE VIRTUAL & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Novels on Tap. Sunday, March 19, 2023, 2:00 p.m.—3:30 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 book club, Novels on Tap. This month’s selection is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Please register HERE.

Knit Happens! Yarn Arts Circle. Monday, March 20, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join us for our bi-weekly needlework circle! All portable fabric arts are welcome. This is a chance to bring your own project and meet with others to chat about your creations, so some prior experience is recommended.
Basic supplies will be available to start projects. This group is intended for ages 16 and older.

Baby Storytime. Tuesday, March 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.

After School Gaming. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 3:30 p.m. — 4:15 p.m.
Game with us after school! Video and tabletop games will be available.

Teen Bingo Night. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Ready your listening ears, teens, for our first Teen Bingo Night. Join us for your chance to win prizes.
Please register HERE.

Preschool Storytime. Thursday, March 23, 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.

Guardian Ad Litem Information Session. Thursday, March 23, 2023, 1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Be a Child’s Voice, Change a Child’s Story!
There are currently over 1,000 children in Pasco County in the foster care system.  Hundreds of these abused, neglected, and abandoned children are still waiting for someone to be their voice.  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.

Throwback Thursday Cartoons. Thursday, March 23, 2023, 3:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Interested in the cartoons of yesterday? Join us for Throwback Thursday in the theater!

Jewelry Making: Wire Wrapped Rings. Thursday, March 23, 2023, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
In this jewelry making class, we'll be learning how to construct two different types of wire wrapped rings. All materials will be provided free of charge. This class is for adults, and registration is required.
Please register HERE.

Free Play Friday. Friday, March 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join us for tons of fun at Free Play Friday!  This program will include crafts and play opportunities for children ages 2 to 4 years.  Registration no longer required!
Please register HERE.

Kids Open Studio: Painting. Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. & 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: 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m.

The Bone Chilling Book Club: The Sun Down Motel. Saturday, March 25, 2023, 3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Join the Bone Chilling Book Club!  A little bit mystery, a dash of thrills, perhaps some suspense, and sometimes some ghostly appearances.  You never know what could be next!   This month we will read The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. Copies of the book may be picked up at the Starkey Ranch Service Desk or available on Hoopla.

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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

Bingo. Monday, March 20, 2023, 3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Come play Bingo and try to win fun prizes! This program is free and open to all, but seating is limited.

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Wendy. Tuesday, March 21, 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. Wendy. Tuesday, March 21, 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 21, 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.

Chair Yoga. Friday, March 23, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Gentle chair-based stretches done with meditative awareness (mindfulness). The physical practices are accessible for most body types, mindful practices help reduce stress and improve well-being. Join us with a “beginners mind,” an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions.
Please register HERE.

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REGENCY PARK LIBRARY
9701 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Phone: 727-861-3049

***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 20, 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.

Master Gardeners: Yes, You Can Grow Dahlias in Florida! Monday, March 20, 2023, 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
Learn how, where, and when to plant for successful blooming. How to care for dahlias will be discussed. Registration is recommended but not required.
Please register HERE.

Career Source in Branch. Tuesday, March 21, 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 21, 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

Please register HERE.

Beginner Photo Scanning by Appointment. Tuesday, March 21, 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.

Teen Scenes: Fantasy Film. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
It's movie time for Teens! We will be watching The Dark Crystal from 1982 in honor of World Puppetry Day. Come enjoy snacks and a movie related craft! This film is rated PG with a run time of 1hr 33min. This program is for teens in grades 8-12 and registration is recommended.
Please register HERE.

Learn to Paint and Draw (Better). Tuesday, March 21, 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 : Babies. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join Miss Cindy for songs, stories, and crafts in our beautifully renovated Children's Room. All the stories today are about babies. Our craft will be crocodile clothes pin puppet. Attendance limited; registration is strongly recommended.
Please register HERE.

Career Source in Branch. Thursday, March 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2023, 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 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.

Video Game Night. Thursday, March 23, 2023, 3:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Join us for video game night in the Teen Room every second and fourth Thursday. This program is intended for ages 10+.

Free Studio Space in the Loft. Friday, March 24, 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 24, 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.

Kids Aloft. Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Please join us for Kids Aloft! An all-day event with children's crafting and art stations. Take your time and enjoy all the offerings. We look forward to seeing you!

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LAND O’ LAKES LIBRARY
2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Phone: 813-929-1214
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10:00 – 6:00
Tue: 10:00 – 8:00
Wed: 10:00 – 8:00
Thu: 10:00 – 6:00
Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 5:00

Homeschool Introduction to Sewing for New Sewists. Monday, March 20, 2023, 10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
This class is for homeschooled youth ages 9 years and older who have minimal sewing experience. This class will introduce hand sewing. All materials will be provided. Project to be determined.
Registration as well as both safety and waiver forms are required. A guardian needs to sign all forms for minors. These forms can be acquired before the class at the Service Desk or on the website at pascolibraries.org/makerspaces/the-foundry/.
Please register HERE.

Tech Help Hour. Monday, March 20, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
We will have two staff members available for one-on-one tech help during this hour. Please answer the registration questions so that we will be prepared to help you. You will register for a specific time slot and your session will be for 20 min. This will allow us to help everyone that is registered during that hour. Please bring your device to this program.
Please register HERE.

Foundry Open Build. Tuesday, March 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.

Teen Advisory Board. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our first Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting at the Land O Lakes library! Come with ideas and recommendations for programming you want to see at the library!

Crochet Circle. Wednesday, March 22, 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.
Registration starts two weeks prior to the event. This group is for ages 16 years and older. You can register online or call the library at 813-929-1214.
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 22, 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.

Zumba-Chairs Optional. Monday, March 20, 2023, 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Join us for Zumba at the library. Chairs are optional. For more information, please contact the library at 813-788-6375.
Please register HERE.

Toddler Storytime. Tuesday, March 21, 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 looking up, so join us for a program all about the sky! 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.

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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.