Teen Field Day at New River Library - Saturday, April 4th, 10:00am-2:00pm

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? We have just the thing! The nearby New River Library in Zephyrhills is hosting a Teen Field Day from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, April 4th. They'll have lots of outside games - frisbee, hacky sack, kickball, and more.

Refreshments will be provided and no sign-up is required.

Come celebrate spring break with New River!

New River Branch Library
34043 S. R. 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33543
Phone: 813-788-6375
pascolibraries.org

Autism Awareness - Thursday, April 9th, 10:00am

April is National Autism Awareness Month

Do you know what autism looks like? Join behavior analyst Jamie Granatino of Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay to learn about the symptoms, possible causes and treatment options of autism.

Thursday, April 9th at 10:00am.

Open to all ages. No registration required.

Rockus Maximus Retro Battle of the Bands Highlights!

That's right, our first highlight video from Battle of the Bands XII on March 20th at Crews Lake Park is now up. If you didn't hear, Variance was our winner, pulling off a victory for the 2nd year in a row. Scilter came in 2nd, followed by Tomatoes & Radio Wires and The Distance. Our online voting winner was Hippodrome, with Tomatoes & Radio Wires pulling off another showing in 2nd place.

Check out the video below or watch it in larger format HD on our YouTube page!

Battle of the Bands @ Crews Lake Park, Friday, March 20th, 6:00-11:00pm

Yes - it's finally here! The event we all have been waiting for - Pasco County Library System's 12th Annual Battle of the Bands!

Join us at Crews Lake park in Shady Hills for our latest and biggest concert extravaganza, now in its 12th year. We have 8 bands lined up to play and compete for fabulous prizes on the earth stage. As if 5 hours of solid music isn't enough, we will have a covered pavilion where we will have numerous game systems hooked up to play Guitar Hero and Rock Band, plus a food booth selling pizza, ice cream, and snacks.

We will also be giving away hundreds of glowsticks and wands for your after sundown amusement. The best part is that admission is free as long as you have a library card!

Friday, March 20th from 6:00-11:00pm.

Be there!

16+ Video Gaming Night - Friday, April 3rd, 6:00-9:00pm

No longer a teen but still like playing video games? Want to try the games your kids are crazy about before you buy them? Great! Come to our free adult video gaming night and try the latest in high tech console gaming: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Wii Fit, Rock Band, Halo 2 & 3, Guitar Hero 3, DDR and much more.

Visit us on Friday, April 3rd from 6:00-9:00pm.

Ages 16+. Refreshments provided.
No prior registration, however, if you are under 18, parental permission slips are required for mature rated games.

Saturday, March 28th, 2:00pm - Popcorn and a Movie

With the cost of everything going up these days, why not join us for an afternoon of free fun! Come and watch a movie the whole family can enjoy.

Join us on Saturday, March 28th at 2:00pm when we'll be watching Bolt featuring the voices of John Travolta and Miley Cyrus (rated PG.)

Elementary ages. No prior registration.
Free popcorn and drinks provided.

Enjoy the show!

Thursday, March 19th, 2:00pm - Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Are you worried about someone stealing your identify and ruining your credit? Has this happened to you already and you don't want it to happen again? Then join us for our identity theft workshop and learn some handy techniques to keep your identity and your credit safe.

Thursday, March 19th at 2:00pm.

All ages welcome. No prior registration.

Be safe!

Family Night Out - Tuesday, April 7th, 6:30-8:00pm

Looking for affordable family activities? Then join us at the library on the first Tuesday each month for our exciting (and free) Family Night Out!

You and your whole family will enjoy games, crafts, stories, and more with a different theme each month.

At our event on Tuesday, April 7th, we'll be going to "Creative Cooking School." Ever watch those cooking shows and wonder what it would be like to be a chef? Well here's your chance to find out!

All ages are welcome to attend and no prior registration is required.

Warning to parents: this program will involve food and may be messy. Note to kids: it will be lots of fun!

T'ween Movie Night - Marley & Me - Tuesday, March 31, 6:00pm

Are you ready for a fun-filled, heartwarming adventure? Then join us at our T'ween Movie Night to watch Marley & Me (rated PG.) Based on the novel by John Grogan, it features "life and love with the world's worst dog."

For ages 9 and up, bring the whole family for a great evening. Best of all, it's free!

Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00pm.

No registration required.
Free popcorn and drinks provided.

Teen Art Contest - Tuesday, March 17th, 6:00-8:00pm

Are you always drawing and doodling in your notebook? Do you like to make stuff out of clay? Or scrap metal? Then we have the event for you! Show off your talents at our Teen Art Contest.

We'll have three categories and you can enter a total of five exhibits:

"2D" which is any artwork, drawing, or painting.
"3D" which is sculpture, pottery or objects of art.
AND an "Anime/Manga" art category.

Prizes will be awarded for the winner of each category and there is no cost to enter.

You can submit your artwork any time beginning March 2nd and then join us on Tuesday, March 17th at 6:00pm where all pieces will be displayed for judging by local artists and library staff. Don't forget to put your name and number on each piece submitted.

Only teens ages 11-18 may submit artwork, however, everyone is welcome to view the gallery on March 17th.

Express Yourself!

We Know Where the Jobs Are - Monday, March 23rd, 6:00pm

Are you in need of a job? Or interested in changing your career? The Land O' Lakes Library and Career Central are teaming up to show you where the jobs are in this dwindling economy. You will learn all about what Career Central does to help you find a job, such as showing you job lists and providing assistance on how to apply.

Monday, March 23rd at 6:00pm. Look for us both in our meeting room and for the Career Central bus in the Library parking lot.

No registration required.

Teen Halo 3 Tournament & Gaming Night - Friday, March 27th, 6:00-9:00pm

Are you ready to get your game on? Then join us for our Halo 3 Team Doubles Tournament!

The competition's been heating up and we'll be awarding prizes from GameStop for the first, second and third place teams. We already have 16 teams registered, but you can still get on the reserve list in case a team drops out.

If you're not into Halo, we'll still be having our regular games including Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Wii Fit, Rock Band, Guitar Hero 3, DDR, and much more.

Friday, March 27th, 6:00-9:00pm.

Don't forget, parental permission slips are required for mature rated games.

Teens only. Refreshments provided.

Anime in April - DEATH NOTE II - Tuesday, April 21st, 6:00-8:00pm

Yes - Death Note II is on the way to Land O' Lakes!

Be here to watch the awesome sequel to the original Death Note seen for the first time in America (rated TV-14.)

Get here early to reserve your seat as we expect a full house and claim your bragging rights that you saw it first!

Tuesday, April 21st from 6:00-8:00pm.

Teens only. Refreshments provided.

Author Appearance and Writing Workshop - Wednesday, March 18th, 6:00-8:00pm

Are you interested in writing your own novel? Would you jump at the chance to meet a published author? Then bring your pens and notebooks and join us for an evening of discussion all about writing.

Chris Coad Taylor, author of The Secrets of Havenridge and the soon to be released Amber Moon and the Rainbow Murders, will be stopping by to talk about her books and offer tips on writing and producing your first novel.

Wednesday, March 18th from 6:00-8:00pm.

All ages welcome.