11:26 AM

Friends of the Land O' Lakes Library Meeting - Wednesday, March 18th, 6:30pm

Would you like to get together with like-minded people who love their library? Have you been wondering how you can contribute? Then join us for our Friends of the Land O' Lakes Library meeting and see how you can help support your library.

We'll be discussing ideas and going over upcoming programs such as our ever-popular Friends Book Sale to raise money for library programs and events.

Wednesday, March 18th at 6:30pm.

New members and volunteers are always welcome!

No registration required and refreshments are provided.
Ages 18 and up.

We love our Friends! Be a part of something special!

7:00 PM

Teen Gaming Night - February 27th, 6:00-9:00pm

Can't get enough Guitar Hero? Always wanted to try your skills at Wii? Great! Bring your friends and come on in for a free night of teen gaming. We've got 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.

Teen gaming is held every month. Visit us on Friday, February 27th from 6:00-9:00pm.

Teens only. Refreshments provided.
No prior registration, however, parental permission slips are required for mature rated games.

2:23 PM

Family Night Out - Monday, March 2nd, 6:30-8:00pm

Looking for affordable family activities? Join us at the library on the first Monday each month from 6:30-8:00pm 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 Monday, March 2nd we'll be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday! The master of rhyming stories was born on March 2, 1904. Join us to celebrate his life and art.

Mondays, March 2nd, April 6th and May 4th.

All ages are welcome to attend. No prior registration is required.

See you there!

2:19 PM

Kids Crafts - Saturday, March 14th, 2:00pm

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of crafts on Saturdays, with a different craft theme each month.

Our next Saturday is March 14th at 2:00pm. The theme will be "St. Patrick's Day." Get some luck of the Irish as we make leprechans, shamrocks and more!

Free for the whole family and all materials are provided.
Elementary age recommended. No prior registration.

Let's create something great together!

3:14 PM

Teen Movie Tuesday - The Dark Knight - February 17th, 6:00-8:00pm

Who doesn't love Batman? Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, "The Dark Knight" stars Christian Bale and Heath Ledger (rated PG-13.)

Join us this Tuesday, February 17th at 6:00pm to watch the coolest of cool and enjoy free popcorn and drinks.

Teens only.

Don't miss the signal!

4:39 PM

Death Note is coming!

The critically acclaimed (and now live-action) Japanese anime series is coming soon to Land O Lakes Library for teens! Stay tuned to this blog for more details.

3:21 PM

Friends of the Library Eastside Luncheon - Wednesday, March 11th, 12:00pm

Would you like to have a delicious lunch, enjoy a great musical performance and have a wonderful afternoon, all while supporting your Library?

Then join us for our annual Friends of the Library Eastside Luncheon to be held at the Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, March 11th at 12:00pm. In addition to a nice lunch, we'll have entertainment by Chris Kahl who will present "A Musical Journey Through Florida" featuring original songs and stories about the Sunshine State.

Proceeds go to the Friends of the Library to support library programs. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 9th and are $15 for Friends of the Library members and $20 for guests.

The Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club is located at 10641 Old Tampa Bay Dr., San Antonio, FL. For more information or for anyone with special dietary needs, please contact Sue Griffith at 727-861-3040.

Who doesn't enjoy a great meal with live entertainment! So come on out, have a wonderful afternoon, and support your Library!

5:23 PM

Score Business Workshop - How to Obtain a Business Loan - Wednesday, February 11th, 5:30-8:00pm

Are you trying to get your business off the ground? Or do you need financial assistance to keep your business going? Join us for an evening of discussion on how to obtain a business loan. You will learn valuable tips and gain resources to help your business thrive in this economy today.

Co-sponsored by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and the Land O' Lakes Friends of the Library. Wednesday, February 11th from 5:30-8pm.

Pre-registration recommended. Free admission.
All ages welcome. Please dress comfortably.

5:14 PM

Popcorn and a Movie - Saturday, February 21st, 2:00pm

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, February 21st at 2:00pm when we'll be watching Madagascar 2 (rated PG.)

No prior registration. Free popcorn and drinks provided.

Enjoy the show!

12:14 PM

Get Loud @ the Library Concert - Friday, February 6th, 6:30-10:00pm

Get ready to par-tay! The Land O' Lakes Library is hosting the Battle of the Bands massive kick-off party on Friday, February 6th from 6:30-10:00pm. This is your first chance to get a preview of the bands that will be competing in the Rockus Maximus Retro: Battle of the Bands XII Competition. Come and get a first look at four of the bands that will be competing: The Distance, For Every Endeavor, Hippodrome and Tomatoes & Radio Wires.

If you'd like to check out the other four bands that will be competing, the New River Library will also be having a concert on Friday, January 30th from 6:30-10:00pm. There you can get a first look at: Dead Like Emily, Set the Sights, Vanessa I Promise, and Variance (last year's defending Champs.)

The on-line voting begins on February 8th, where you can check out videos of each band and vote for your favorite. You can only vote one time each day, so visit the site daily to support your favorite band. The votes will be counted weekly, and voting will continue for the six weeks that new videos will be posted for each band. On-line voting will end on March 20th at 12 noon and the results will be announced at the final concert that night at Crews Lake Park in Shady Hills. To get more information, visit our my space page at MySpace.com/pascolibraries.

Free concert, free food, awesome competition. You can't beat that!

Rock on!