Are you looking for a special gift for the little reader in your life? Is there a book that they just have to have to read again and again? Have you been thinking, "how can I help support my wonderful library?" Well, you are in luck. Just in time for the Holidays, the Scholastic Book Fair has returned!
The Scholastic Book Fair runs from Tuesday, December 2nd through Saturday, December 13th during regular library hours. All proceeds go to Friends of the Library to help provide programming and events.
So brings the kids and come on in to browse and support your library.
Get them while they last!
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- Wednesday, July 6th, 2:00pm: SRC "Our World of Wonders," Grades: K-5
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Upcoming Events - Teens
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- Tuesday, July 19th, 6:00pm: SRC "Inter-Tube Night"
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Scholastic Book Fair - Tuesday, December 2nd - Saturday, December 13th
Posted by Pasco County Library SystemWhat a fantastic night we had on Saturday, November 22nd for our Battle of the Bands XII: Rockus Maximus Retro Kick-Off Party! We had a huge turnout of about 300 people to see John Gold and 7 other bands perform live. And, John gave away over 100 CD's!
See the blog below to view pictures from the event. To check out pictures and videos of last year's event, go to our websight at pascolibraries.org and select "teen page."
Don't miss your chance to get your band's registration form as 10 bands have already picked up their forms. Remember, only the first 8 bands with properly completed registrations can compete, so don't wait!
Stay tuned to find out which bands will be the select few to compete in this year's awesome Battle of the Bands tournament.
Rock on!
Do you love to watch CSI? Are you interested in learning all about crime scene investigation techniques? Maybe thinking of a career in this fascinating and scientific field? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you won't want to miss an evening of CSI @ Your Library.
Join us on Tuesday, January 20th from 6:00-8:00pm to meet with an actual FBI Forensics Investigator.
Recommended for ages 14+.
Prior registration requested.
It's "CSI: Land O' Lakes!"
Winter Celebration - The Nutcracker - Saturday, December 13th, 2:00pm
Posted by Pasco County Library System
Come join us for an afternoon of Winter Celebration as the Play 'N Around Traveling Children's Theater presents "The Nutcracker."
A holiday classic, the Nutcracker is full of dancing and dreams, snowflakes and sweets, enchantment and delights.
Presented Saturday, December 13th at 2:00pm.
Open to all ages. No reservations required.
So come with your imagination and leave with dreams of sugar plum fairies...
Labels: children's, holiday, Land O’ Lakes, library, Nutcracker, Pasco County, theater, winter
We had a great time at our Teen Masquerade Ball on October 24th! We had a record 78 participants who enjoyed dancing, smashing a pinata skull filled with 13 pounds of candy, and 61 entries in our fantastic costume contest. Below are the winners and runners-up from the costume contest:
Our first place winners: Most Diabolical: Raven Twins who won a $50 Hot Topic gift card; and Most Creative: Halloween in a Blender who won a $50 Spencers gift card.
Our second place winners: Most Diabolical: Paintball Ninja; and Most Creative: The Fairie Sisters, who each won 3 pounds of candy.
And that's our resident swordfighter, Librarian Paul Stonebridge, in the pictures, too.
Here's our 13 pound pinata skull, and Librarian/Fortune Teller, Madame Alicia.
Thanks to all for your creative enthusiasm and participation. It was a great night!
-LOL Staff
Battle of the Bands XII Kick-Off Party - Saturday, November 22nd, 6:00-10:30pm
Posted by Pasco County Library SystemReady to rock out? Let's go! It's time for the Battle of the Bands XII: Rockus Maximus Retro Kick-Off Party!
Saturday, November 22nd from 6:00-10:30pm.
Be here to see John Gold in concert and celebrate the release of his brand new CD. We'll also have "special guests" you won't want to miss!
This is your first and only chance to get your band's registration form early. Remaining registration forms will be available at a later date. You must be present to register and only the first 8 bands with properly completed registrations can compete, so don't wait!
Now get ready for this year's awesome Battle of the Bands tournament. This year promises to be bigger, better, badder than ever!
Rock on!
Update!!!
Images from the Kick-Off Party
It's back! Our infamous, crazy, spectacular, all-night Teen Lock-In!
Friday, December 12th, from 8:00pm through Saturday, December 13th at 8:00am.
Registration opens Monday, November 17th, so be one of the first to turn in your completed registration with parental permission. Only the first 35 will be able to attend, so don't wait!
We'll be up all night, with lots of cool activities. We'll have gaming including Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Wii Fit, Rock Band, Halo 2 & 3 and Guitar Hero 3. And of course we'll have food, food and more food!
So don't forget, only the first 35 completed registrations will be accepted, so get your's in fast!
See you there!
Labels: gaming, gaming tournament, Guitar Hero, Halo, Land O’ Lakes, library, lock-in, Nintendo, Pasco County, Rock Band, teen, teen advisory board, Wii, Xbox 360
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