PASCO COUNTY LIBRARY COOPERATIVE 

SYSTEMWIDE VIRTUAL & OUTREACH PROGRAMS 

English for Beginners. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. 
This is a one-hour class for beginning English language learners who have little to no fluency in English. 

The class is taught online. Basic topics such as greetings, simple conversations, and basic grammar.  

This is an adult class. The class is held on Zoom.  

Please email the South Holiday Library to sign up.  

Registration is required.  

sh@pascolibraries.org 

 
Virtual: Yarn for More. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 12:30 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Jump online and join us for a virtual yarn chat with other yarners. Each week we meet and talk about our projects and get tips and suggestions from other like-minded individuals. For more information or to register to get the Zoom link please email rnoble@pascolibraries.org. 

English Conversation Group. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.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 email the South Holiday Library for more information and to register. 

sh@pascolibraries.org 

English Conversation Class. Friday, April 28, 2023, 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 for more information and to register. Intended for adults.  

sh@pascolibraries.org 

(727) 834-3331 

Dade City Storytime at City Hall. Friday, April 28, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. 

Join Hugh Embry Library staff for a fun story time at the City Hall in Dade City (38020 Meridian Avenue) where we will read great stories, do finger plays, and sing. 

 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 

Chasco Camera Club Photography Exhibit. Sunday, April 23, 2023 — Saturday, May 27, 2023. 

Visit the Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center lobby to view an exhibit of original photography from members of the Chasco Camera Club.  chascocameraclub.org/ 

Sunday Storytime. Sunday, April 23, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. 

Calling all families! Join us for our special once a month Sunday Storytime. Good stories and fun times are guaranteed! Important note: Walk-ins are welcome. Masks are recommended but not required. 

Creative Relaxation & Stress Management. Monday, April 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. 

Join us in this new monthly class for adults that will include relaxation meditations followed by art and journaling activities to help you reduce stress. This month after meditating, we will create and/or color meaningful mandalas. No artistic talent required!  

Please register HERE. 

Toddler Storytime (Session 1). Tuesday, April 25, 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 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. 
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Dance your way to fitness in a fun and energetic workout to burn those extra calories, tone your muscles and boost your mood! This 50 min class is a perfect combination of low to high intensity moves inspired by Bollywood dance and music that will make you sweat, smile and leave you wanting for more. A safety waiver is required to participate in this program. You can fill one out here. Ages 16+.  

Please register HERE. 

Free Play Friday. Friday, April 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. (registration is closed) 

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! 

Studio H Showcase. Friday, April 28, 2023, 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. 

Kids Open Studio: Painting. Saturday, April 29, 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: 10 a.m. —11 a.m. or 11 a.m. — 12 p.m. 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. 

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, April 24, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 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. Bea. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. 

Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. for fun stories, songs, and lots of dancing! 

Preschool Storytime with Ms. Bea. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m.—11:45 a.m. 

Join us every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for fun stories, songs, and lots of dancing! 

Paws for Reading. Tuesday, April 25, 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, April 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.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. 

Local Author Fair. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. 

Join us as we welcome local authors in celebration of National Library Week. Come support local talent, and discover new favorites! Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Hudson Library. 

Library Lego Club. Saturday, April 29, 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 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. 

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 

Career Source in Branch. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 
Career Source is here from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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 25, 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. 

Gulf Coast JFCS Chats. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. 

Stop by the library to get information about Gulf Coast JFCS's CHATS program. This is a nonprofit organization seeking both volunteers and people in need of this free program focused on matching seniors with a volunteer caller to enjoy a friendly weekly telephone chat. 

Beginner Photo Scanning by Appointment. Tuesday, April 25, 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. 

D&D: Ask a Dungeon Master for Teens. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 2:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. 

Do you want to know more about this popular tabletop RPG (role-playing game) and others like it? Come and chat with a DM (Dungeon Master) and learn some of the basics of this style of gaming. You'll even get a chance to create your own D20 Dice Cage Keychain! This program is for teens in grades 8-12. Registration is required. 

Please register HERE. 

Family Game Night. Tuesday, April 25, 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): Color. Tuesday, April 25, 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. 

Please register HERE.  

Storytime with Miss Erin: Emotions. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. 

Come join us for Storytime with Miss Erin for songs, stories and crafts in our beautifully renovated Children's Room. We reading books to help with our social emotional health and we will be making a themed craft. Attendance limited; registration is strongly recommended.  

Please register HERE. 

Career Source in Branch. Thursday, April 27, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 

Career Source is here from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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 27, 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 5 p.m. for your convenience. 

Video Game Night. Thursday, April 27, 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 28, 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 23 and up.  

Please register HERE. 

Photo Scanning by Appointment. Friday, April 28, 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: Arts & Crafts. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. 

Please join us for Kids Aloft! An all-day event for children's crafting and art stations. Take your time and enjoy all the offerings. We look forward to seeing you! 

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 

Dear Diary, Journaling for Adults. Monday, April 24, 2023 — Saturday, May 06, 2023 

Stop by the South Holiday Library to pick up this month's journal. The journal includes writing prompts and pictures to color. Intended for adults. Supplies are limited. 

Storytime with Ms. Jenn. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 10:45 a.m. 
Join us in our newly renovated library to listen to stories, sing songs, play games. and make a craft. This week our theme will be bugs. 

Grocery Budgeting Class. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. 

Are you worried about food costs spreading your grocery budget thin? Sign up for this free workshop on frugal shopping tips so your grocery budget doesn't eat you alive. Taught by a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent from the UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension. 

Please register HERE. 

Let's Get Retro! Thursday, April 27, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. 

Let's Get Retro! is back, live and in person! We are meeting at the newly renovated South Holiday Library. We will be creating bean art. Using a variety of legumes, we will create beautiful works of art on canvas. This project is suitable for beginners. 

Please register HERE. 

Children's Movie Matinee. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. 

Join us for the showing of a children’s movie. Rated G. 

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 

Chair Yoga. Monday, April 24, 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. 

Please register HERE. 

Learn to Knit. Monday, April 24, 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 25, 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 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 
Friends of the Land O Lakes Library weekly book sale on the patio. 

Crafting with Corinne. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 

Join our volunteer Corinne for a fun flower 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. 

Please register HERE. 

Toymaking 101. Tuesday, April 25, 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 16 years and older. All Makerspace activities require completed safety & waiver forms. These can be acquired at the Service Desk.  Please review and comply with all safety protocols. 

Please register HERE. 

Chess. Tuesday, April 25, 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 p.m. Chess sets are provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. 

Teen Writing Workshop: Poetry. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. 

Join us for a poetry writing workshop with guest speaker, Travis Kiger. We will be discussing and trying different forms of poetry. 

Please register HERE. 

Crochet Circle. Wednesday, April 26, 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 23 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 26, 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). 

Fabric Arts Open Build. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. 

Participants will be able to work on their own projects related to sewing, weaving, knitting, crocheting, etc. In general, patrons will need to bring their own materials. At this time, we have materials available to make a reusable bag from a feedbag and corner fabric bookmarks. A volunteer or staff person will be available to assist with sewing machines. This activity is intended for ages 18 years & older or ages 9-17 years with a parent or guardian. All Makerspace programs require completed safety and waiver forms. These can be acquired at the Service Desk or on our website. Please review and comply with all safety protocols. Closed toe shoes are required. 

Please register HERE. 

Writing Workshop: Poetry. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. 

Join us for a poetry writing workshop with guest speaker, Travis Kiger. We will be discussing and trying different forms of poetry. 

Please register HERE. 

Foundry Open Build. Thursday, April 27, 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. 

Preschool Storytime. Thursday, April 27, 2023, 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. 

Land O' Lakes Book Club. Thursday, April 27, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. 

This month we will be discussing Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood by Julie Qian Wang. It is an incandescent and heartrending memoir about Qian Julie Wang's five years of living undocumented after immigrating with her parents from China to New York City in 1994. Copies are available for pick up at the Land O Lakes library. 

Please register HERE. 

Yoga for Stress Relief. Thursday, April 27, 2023, 4:30 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. 

This class is designed for patrons that were unable to attend the first class of the month. Due to the popularity of this class, we have created a class to allow new participants a chance to enjoy the class. Attire: Comfortable exercise clothing. Accessories: Large beach towel or yoga mat. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Land O' Lakes Library. 

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Toddler Storytime. Friday, April 28, 2023, 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. 

Super Sized Storytime. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. 

Stories, songs, dance and so much more!   

Introduction to Sewing for New Sewists. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Join our volunteer Lauren to make a patchwork scarf or windsock. This will be a hand sewing project. The class is intended for ages 9 years and older. Registration is required and will open 2 weeks before the event. Foundry waiver and safety forms are required for all makerspace programs. 

Please register HERE. 

Introduction to Tools for Jr Woodworkers. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. 

This activity is intended for ages 9-16 years. Join our Volunteer Philip as we explore the contents of an old handmade tool chest. There will be demonstrations and hands-on activities.  Youth will learn about some tools they have not yet used in other junior classes. All Makerspace activities require completed safety & waiver forms. These can be acquired at the Service Desk or online at pascolibraries.org/makerspaces/the-foundry/. Please review and comply with all safety protocols. Closed toe shoes are required. 

Please register HERE. 

West Pasco Audubon Society: Amazing Birds of Pasco County. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. 

Join us for a bird presentation with Mike Kell from the Audubon Society. We will be talking about all the birds that can be seen right here in Pasco County! 

Please register HERE. 

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 

Chair Yoga with Diana (Chairs Optional). Monday, April 24, 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. 

Toddler Storytime. Tuesday, April 25, 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 exploring gardens. 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. 

Preschool Storytime. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 11:15 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 

Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and all sorts of fun activities in our current storytime series: Awesome Outdoors! This week we're exploring gardens. 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. 

(Repeat) Toddler Storytime. Wednesday, April 26, 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 exploring gardens. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Because space is so limited, this program is a repeat of Tuesday's storytime. You may contact New River Library at (813) 788-6375 for more information. 

(Repeat) Preschool Storytime. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 11:15 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 

Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and all sorts of fun activities in our current storytime series: Awesome Outdoors! This week we're exploring gardens. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Because space is so limited, this program is a repeat of Tuesday's storytime. You may contact New River Library at (813) 788-6375 for more information. 

Florida-Friendly Alternatives to Invasive Plants. Thursday, April 27, 2023, 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. 

Learn about the all-too-common invasive plants that should be avoided in home landscapes, and great Florida-Friendly alternatives.  

Please register HERE. 

Yarn for a Cause. Thursday, April 27, 2023, 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! 

English Conversation Corner. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 3:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. 
Are you or is someone you know looking to improve in reading or writing?  Are you working on your language skills? New River Library is offering an informal get-together on Saturday afternoons.  Trained tutors will be there to help with any of these skills, whether English is a second language to you or English is your first language, but you want to read or write better. Please call 813-788-6375 to save a seat at Conversation Corner. 

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: 9:00 – 12:00 

Conscious Discipline Session. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. 

Parenting can be hard, but it's a lot easier with Conscious Discipline!  Learn new skills, tools and supports to cope with life's upsets. 

Tai Chi. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. 
Learn basic Tai Chi moves. Space is limited. Call 813-780-0064 to register. 

Chair Yoga. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 
An accessible form of yoga in which participants use a chair to support their bodies in various modified poses.  Yoga postures are done from a seated position bringing stability to the body. Space is limited.  Call 813-780-0064 to register.  

Storytime Fun! Thursday, April 27, 2023, 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.