Toddler Storytime (Session 1). Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 10: 15 a.m. — 10:45 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, April 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 11:45 a.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, April 11, 2023, 3:30 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Game with us after school! Video and tabletop games will be available.

Baby Storytime. Wednesday, April 12, 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.

Homeschool Sewing for Beginners. Wednesday, April 12, 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.

Sewing for Beginners. Wednesday, April 12, 203, 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 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.

Blackout Poetry for Teens. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Teens, each year National Poetry Month is celebrated in April. During this program, you will learn about blackout poetry. This fun, creative way of expressing yourself involves using previously written text to compose your own poem.
Note: This program is for teens in grades 8-12. All supplies will be provided. Masks are recommended but not required.

Gulfside Hospice Volunteer Outreach. Thursday, April 13, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Stop by the lobby in our library to learn more about how you can volunteer with Gulfside Healthcare Services.

Preschool Storytime. Thursday, April 13, 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.

Adult Bingo Night. Thursday, April 13, 2023, 5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a night of bingo! Admission is free and prizes are a-plenty!
Please register HERE.

Tech Help. Friday, April 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. — 11:45 a.m.
Make a one-on-one appointment for Tech Help with a Librarian! Get help with:

• setting up library apps (Libby, Cloud Library, Hoopla) on your mobile device/computer
• résumé writing
• setting up an email account
• navigating or using a new mobile device/computer
• navigating the library website, resources, or catalog
• printing/scanning/copying at the library
• & more!

Appointments are 45 minutes in length. Patrons must register ahead. One patron per appointment please. Click view more to register or call the library at 727-815-7126.
Please register here: 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m.

Free Play Friday. Friday, April 14, 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.

Community Plant Swap. Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join us for our first ever Community Plant Swap! Exchange small plant cuttings, succulents, cacti, trees, fruit/veggie plants, houseplants and more with other plant lovers, or drop off a plant you no longer need! Please bring your own bags and/or boxes. This program will be held on the patio in front of the building. No registration required.

Kids Lego Open Build. Saturday, April 15, 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.

Preschool Playdate - Play-doh! Monday, April 10, 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 play with Play-doh! Please wear clothes that can get messy!

Kids Tiny Art. Monday, April 10, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
If you love tiny things and making art, then this is the program for you! Come create a tiny masterpiece and it will be displayed in our Tiny Art Show during the month of May. We will provide the supplies and you will provide the creativity!
Can’t make it to the program? You can also create a masterpiece at home using your own supplies. All artwork should be family-friendly, no larger than 3"x 3" and submitted by April 27th, 2023. All winners will receive a tiny trophy! Please email hu@pascolibraries.org for more information.

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Wendy. Tuesday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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, April 11, 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.

Book Club (Daughters of the Lake). Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Please join us for a casual conversation about this month's book, Daughters of the Lake by Wendy Webb. Come meet new people and share your opinions. Stop by the desk to pick up a copy of the book, and we hope to see you there! Please note that due to the popularity of this program, we are going to be hosting two book clubs this month. The groups will be reading different books, so please attend whichever one you'd like!

Book Club (The Heart is a Lonely Hunter). Thursday, April 13, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Please join us for a casual conversation about this month's book, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Come meet new people and share your opinions. Stop by the desk to pick up a copy of the book, and we hope to see you there!

Teen Tiny Art. Thursday, April 13, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
If you love tiny things and making art, then this is the program for you! Come create a tiny masterpiece and it will be displayed in our Tiny Art Show during the month of May. We will provide the supplies and you will provide the creativity!
Can’t make it to the program? You can also create a masterpiece at home using your own supplies. All artwork should be family-friendly, no larger than 3"x 3" and submitted by April 27th, 2023. All winners will receive a tiny trophy! Please email hu@pascolibraries.org for more information.

Yvonne & Graciano - Musical Performance. Saturday, April 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Live music is BACK! Join us for a wonderful hour of music performed by Yvonne and Graciano. Both Yvonne and Grciano were born in Cape Verde Island and before adopting the US as their new home country, they lived in Senegal, Portugal, and France. Their music is diverse and has African/Latin/European roots, virtually an international spectrum of sounds and rhythms.
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.

Master Gardeners: Turf. Monday, April 10, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Join the Master Gardeners from UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative for a presentation on turf. Discover when the proper time is to fertilize, how much, and when to water your lawn. Registration is recommended but no required. Please register HERE.

Career Source in Branch. Tuesday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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, April 11, 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): Color. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Join Earthchild Sarah every week as she teaches the basics of painting and drawing.
April is all about color. We will be working towards and impressionist painting. Learn how the color wheel works, why it's not the full story, how to mix paint, how to build color in layers and more.
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 also cover the fundamentals of drawing such as composition, color, proportions, shading, texture etc. You can 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.
If you register and are unable to make it, please notify the library at least 48 hours in advance to be considerate of those on the wait list.
Please register HERE.

Storytime with Miss Cindy : Brothers & Sisters. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join Miss Cindy for songs, stories, and crafts in our beautifully renovated Children's Room. We will be making bunny crafts.  Attendance limited; registration is strongly recommended.
Please register HERE.

Career Source in Branch. Thursday, April 13, 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, April 13, 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, April 13, 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, April 13, 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+. We will be playing Super Smash Bros on the Nintendo Switch in the Teen Room.

Free Studio Space in the Loft. Friday, April 14, 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, April 14, 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 : Color Pattern Mandala. Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Please join us for open Loft for kids. One whole hour to get the creative juices flowing. We will be diving into color patterns today.  Supplies are limited, so please register. This event is always free!
Please register HERE.

Gulfside Hospice Volunteer Search. Monday, April 10, 2023, All Day.
Stop by the Gulfside Hospice table in our lobby today to learn about services and volunteer opportunities. Come speak with Gena Voigt, their Patient Care Volunteer Outreach Specialist, or visit their website for more information: gulfside.org

Learn to Knit. Monday, April 10, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Our volunteer will introduce you to the basics of knitting in this 4-week session. Please be sure that you are available for all of the classes.
Please register HERE.

Foundry Open Build. Tuesday, April 11, 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, April 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Friends of the Land O Lakes Library weekly book sale on the patio.

Kumihimo. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Join our volunteer, Jeanne, as she teaches the art of kumihimo braiding. See image for this month's project.
Registration starts two weeks prior to the event. This class is for ages 18 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 and before the class.
Please register HERE.

Chess. Tuesday, April 11, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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.

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Mon: 10:00 – 6:00
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Chair Yoga with Diana. Monday, April 10, 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.

Gulfside Hospice Volunteer Search. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Gulfside Hospice is looking for new volunteers. Stop in and talk with them.