Digital Bookmobile National Tour to visit Regency Park Library - 12/17/09!

Regency Park Library to Host Digital Bookmobile (Magic Bus) National Tour Event

The Regency Park Library, located at 9701 Little Road, will host a Digital Bookmobile Thursday, December 17 in the north parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event invites the public to experience interactive demonstrations to learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video! CLICK HERE for pictures and more info.

Developed inside a 74-foot, 18-wheel tractor-trailer, this nationally touring vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet connected PCs, high definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players. Interactive computer stations invite visitors to search Pasco County Library System’s digital media collection, use supported mobile devices, and sample eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video. Patrons can take advantage of this download service 24/7 when they visit the library’s website: pascolibraries.org. They can browse the collection of best-selling, new releases, or classic titles, and check out a digital title with a valid library card. Digital files can be enjoyed on a computer or transferred to supported mobile devices. At the end of the lending period, titles will automatically expire and are returned to the digital collection; there are never any late fees or damaged items!

The Digital Bookmobile is a service of the Pasco County Library System and is operated by OverDrive, Inc., a leading full-service digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video.

Battle of the Bands Entry Forms Now Being Accepted!

Entries are now being accepted at any Pasco Library or by e-mail to pauls@pascolibraries.org. Bands ages 13-20 from any Florida county are eligible to enter!

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ENTRY FORM AND COMPETITION INFORMATION. (pdf file)

This year's competition will involve 6 weeks of online videos in February and March of 2010, with viewers voting for their favorite band each week via our MySpace page, following by a live band battle at Crews Lake Park (16739 Crews Lake Dr, Shady Hills, FL 34610) on March 26th, 2010. Two different prize categories will be available this year. The top two bands of the online voting will receive $500 and $250 music store gift cards to buy instruments, repairs, etc. The winners of the live battle will get a recording package worth $3500 for first, $1750 for second, and $1000 for third at a local recording studio.

CLICK HERE to view past videos from previous Rockus Maximus events.

CLICK HERE to visit our main MySpace page.

For more information, contact Paul Stonebridge, Teen Services Manager, at 813-929-1214 or 727-861-3040 or e-mail pauls@pascolibraries.org.

Friday, December 18th, 7:00-10:00pm: Teen Winter Dance in the Dark

Yes!  After hours events have returned and its high time we had another dance event...this time to celebrate the winter break from school and the end of the year, with all its holidays.  A professional DJ will spin some of the best dance music and all your requests with the lights off.  The dance is free and free glow sticks, food, and drinks, including our famous Monster Spiked Punch, will be available for everyone.
Friday, December 18th from 7:00-10:00pm. Bring your friends, bring your requests, and bring your desire to dance!

Friday, December 18th, 10:30am: Breakfast with Santa!

Join us for a picture-perfect meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus!  This is in place of our regular storytime, so bring your cameras!  A small breakfast will be included.

Friday, December 18th at 10:30am only.  Elementary ages.

Tuesday, December 8th, 6:00pm: Holiday Gift Wrapping Workshop

Want to learn new and inventive ways of wrapping your holiday gifts?  Join us for our Holiday Gift Wrapping Workshop.  Please bring one gift to wrap. Supplies are provided, but be sure to sign up now as space is limited!

Tuesday, December 8th at 6:00pm.  Sponsored by Friends of the Land O' Lakes Library.

Saturday, December 19th, 2:00pm: Holiday Kid's Crafts

It's better to give than to receive!  Join us for Holiday Crafts and make something festive that you can give to those special people this holiday season.

Saturday, December 19th at 2:00pm.  Elementary ages.

Saturday, December 5th, 2:00pm: Popcorn and a Movie

Come on in with all your friends to watch a high flying hit movie (rated PG.)  What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon!  Free popcorn and drinks provided.  Elementary ages.

Saturday, December 5th at 2:00pm.

Saturday, December 5th, 12:30-4:30pm: Teen Charity Car Wash

Help raise money for the Battle of the Bands by participating in our Charity Car Wash!  Washes will be done on a donation basis, so why not support your library and drive away in a nice, shiny ride!

Saturday, December 5th, 12:30-4:30pm.

So come on teens, we know you want to rock, but first you have to clean.  Sign-up now to volunteer.

Congratulations to the Winners of our Teen Talent Show!!

Who knew the Land O' Lakes area had so much talent?  Wow!  We had 10 acts and over 50 people in the audience for the Third Annual Teen Talent Show held on Saturday, November 14th.  Here's our winners:  Palmer won 1st place and $100 for the second year in a row for her singing, guitar playing, and original music.  Dominick won 2nd place and $50 for his Broadway song from Jekyll & Hyde.  And 3rd place and $25 went to Amanda who performed a Broadway song from Wicked.  Congratulations again and thanks to all who participated.  See you next year!

ROCKUS MAXIMUS: BATTLE OF THE BANDS XIII LAUNCHING NOW!!!

Pasco County Library System's original Battle of the Bands ain't dead yet!  That's right, Rockus Maximus is coming back for another year with another round of live concerts and hilarious online competitions.

We need 8 bands once again to take the Rockus Maximus challenge.  Beginning December 11th and until December 29th, bands can register at any Pasco County Library location or online.  Entry forms and all the other Battle of the Bands information are available now.  Bands must have a minimum of 3 members with the majority of members under 21,  must play their own instruments, must have at least 2 original songs on CD, DVD, or online, and must have an online presence such as MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ENTRY FORM AND COMPETITION INFORMATION. (pdf file)

A free kickoff concert will be held on December 11, 2009 at Land O Lakes Branch Library (2818 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639) from 6:00-10:30pm, featuring 4 local acts including past Battle winner Variance and Shallow Waters.  Entry forms will be accepted from bands at this event.

This year's competition will involve 6 weeks of online videos in February and March of 2010, with viewers voting for their favorite band each week via our MySpace page, following by a live band battle at Crews Lake Park (16739 Crews Lake Dr, Shady Hills, FL 34610) on March 26th, 2010.  Two different prize categories will be available this year.  The top two bands of the online voting will receive $500 and $250 music store gift cards to buy instruments, repairs, etc.  The winners of the live battle will get a recording package worth $3500 for first, $1750 for second, and $1000 for third at a local recording studio.

CLICK HERE to view past videos from previous Rockus Maximus events.

CLICK HERE to visit the Pasco County Library System MySpace page.

For more information, contact Paul Stonebridge, Teen Services Manager, at 813-929-1214 or 727-861-3040 or e-mail pauls@pascolibraries.org.