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SYSTEMWIDE VIRTUAL & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Teen Open Studio. Sunday, March 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Calling all teens! The library invites you to this self-guided art program. While here, you can use the provided art supplies to express yourself in any number of ways. We look forward to seeing what you create! Walk-ins are welcome at any time during this open studio.
Important note: This program is for teens, grades 8-12. Masks are recommended but not required.

Once Upon A STEM: Humpty Dumpty. Monday, March 27, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.  Can you protect Humpty Dumpty from cracking?  Join us for this STEM project where we build contraptions that will save your (environmentally safe - no real eggs here) egg from their falls. This program is for children in Grades K-3 and registration is required.
Please register HERE.

Baby Storytime. Tuesday, March 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2023, 3:30 p.m. — 4:15 p.m.
Game with us after school! Video and tabletop games will be available.

Adult Tabletop Game Night. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Grab a few friends and join us for game night! Ages 18+.
Games include: big jenga, life-sized connect four, dominoes, playing cards, assorted board games, & more!

Preschool Storytime. Thursday, March 30, 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.

Tween Hangout: Watercolor Painting. Thursday, March 30, 2023, 3:30 p.m. — 4:15 p.m.
Join us after school in the courtyard for watercolor free painting.

Throwback Movie: Chicken Run. Thursday, March 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a special big screen showing of the classic movie "Chicken Run," and prepare for Chicken Run 2 coming out later this year!

Kids Lego Open Build. Saturday, April 1, 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.

Sewing for Beginners. Saturday, April 1, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Join us as we make felt bookmarks! All materials will be provided. Beginning sewers will practice using pins, sewing on a machine, ironing, and more. This class is for ages 9 years and older, including adults.
Please register HERE.

Paws to Read at the Ranch. Saturday, April 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to one of our furry friends from Sharing Our World Therapy Dogs. Bring one of your books along, or stop by early and check something out from the library.
This program is intended for children grades K through 5. Registration is required.
Please register HERE.

Scratch Coding for Beginners. Saturday, April 1, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Are you interested in learning how to code? Join us as we use the Scratch program for beginner coding classes. No previous coding experience is required. This program is for children ages 7-13.
The classes will be taught by a Sensei from the Coding Ninjas of Trinity.
Registration is required.
Please register HERE.

Homeschool STEM Exploration Station. Monday, March 27, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Come join us for an hour of science and technology experiments for kids. Grades 3 and up only, please, though coloring sheets will be provided for little siblings!
Please register HERE.

Welcome to PCLS! Monday, March 27, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Come learn what your library has to offer! Library staff will be giving an in-depth look at our collection and resources, including some you may not have heard of. We’ll also be available to help you get set up with our e-reading and e-listening apps. This is a great way for new residents and long-time supporters alike to learn what’s going on at PCLS! Bring your questions (and devices) and we’ll see you there!

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Valerie. Tuesday, March 28, 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. Valerie. Tuesday, March 28, 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 28, 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.

Teen Board Game Night. Thursday, March 30, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of board games! We'll have a variety of games and snacks, bring yourself and friends to enjoy an afternoon at the library! The library will provide all board games necessary; you may bring your own if you choose.

American Trilogy: The music of Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Thursday, March 30, 2023, 6:00 p.m. —7:00 p.m. [Revised]
Live music is BACK! Join us as Dave Deluca presents American Trilogy. American Trilogy celebrates three internationally-renowned musical superstars: Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley. This program is free and open to all, but seating is limited.

***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 27, 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 28, 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 28, 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.

Family Game Night. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for Family Game Night. The whole family can choose a board/card game and play inside the library.

Learn to Paint and Draw (Better). Tuesday, March 28, 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 Erin : Pandas. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join Miss Erin for songs, stories, and crafts in our beautifully renovated Children's Room. All the stories today are about pandas. Attendance limited; registration is strongly recommended.
Please register HERE.

Career Source in Branch. Thursday, March 30, 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!

Free Studio Space in the Loft. Friday, March 31, 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 31, 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.

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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

Chair Yoga. Monday, March 27, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Join our teacher, Dianne Orcher, for Chair Yoga. 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. 
Please register HERE.

Crafting with Corinne. Monday, March 27, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Join our volunteer Corinne for a fun headband craft. This program is for ages 9 years and older. All materials will be provided. Glue guns will be used by participants. Registration begins 2 weeks before the class.
Safety and Waiver forms are required. They can be located on the website or at the LOL Library service desk.
pascolibraries.org/makerspaces/the-foundry/ 
Please register HERE.

Foundry Open Build. Tuesday, March 28, 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 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Friends of the Land O Lakes Library weekly book sale on the patio.

Toy Making 101. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Join our woodworking volunteer, Chip, to learn how to make wooden toys. Foundry Waiver and Safety forms are required. Registration (online, by phone, or in person) begins two weeks prior to the class. This event is for ages 18 years and older. Forms are available at the service desk prior to the class or on the website pascolibraries.org/makerspaces/the-foundry/. 
Please register HERE.

Chess. Tuesday, March 28, 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.

Crochet Circle. Wednesday, March 29, 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 29, 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 27, 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.
If you have any questions, please call the New River Library at 813-788-6375.
Please register HERE.

Toddler Storytime. Tuesday, March 28, 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 living with nature, so join us for a program all about camping! 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.