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Upcoming Events - Children
- Thursdays, 11:30am & 2:30pm: Baby Storytime, Ages: Birth-1
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- Fridays, 10:15 & 10:45am: Toddler Storytime, Ages: 1-2
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- Fridays, 11:30am: Preschool Storytime, Ages: 3-5
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- Wednesday, July 6th, 2:00pm: SRC "Our World of Wonders," Grades: K-5
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- Friday, July 8th, 2:00pm: Tween SRC "Anime Drawing Demo," Grades: 4-7
Upcoming Events - Teens
- Tuesday, July 5th, 6:00pm: Anime and Ice Cream
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- Saturday, July 9th, 2:00pm: SRC "Gaming Tournament"
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- Friday, July 15th, 6:00pm: SRC "World Cultural Festival"
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- Tuesday, July 19th, 6:00pm: SRC "Inter-Tube Night"
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Join us for Fall Kid's Crafts to celebrate the first day of Autumn (September 22nd.)
Saturday, September 19th at 2:00pm.
Elementary ages. All materials provided.
Questions? Call Youth Services (813)929-1214.
The Land O' Lakes Library Summer Reading Club will be kicking off soon!
We'll have events for all our readers throughout the summer. Registration starts May 26th and you can begin reporting on your books June 6th. To register, fill out a free reading club contract at any library or online. See our blog below or go to www.pascolibraries.org for more information.
Babies, Toddlers and Preschool ages 0-5 need to read 20 books. Credit will be given for any books read at storytimes. Baby storytimes are on Thursdays at 11:30am, Toddler storytimes are on Fridays at 10:00 and 10:45am, and Preschool storytimes are on Fridays at 11:30am.
Elementary ages 5-9 need to read 6 books. We'll have fun activities for our Elementary readers on Tuesdays at 2:00pm on the following dates: June 9th, June 16th, June 23rd, June 30th, July 7th, July 14th and July 21st.
Tweens ages 9-12 need to read 6 books. We'll have cool activities for our Tween readers on Wednesdays at 2:00pm on the following dates: June 10th, June 17th, June 24th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th and July 22nd.
Teens ages 12-18 need to read 6 books. We'll have awesome events for our Teen readers on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:00pm on the following dates: June 12th, June 16th, June 26th, June 30th, July 10th, July 14th and July 24th.
Readers will receive a prize for each book read AND a prize for completing their commitment. If you read and report on all your books by July 25th, you become a Pasco County Library System Star Reader. All Star Readers will be invited to a final party with certificates and rewards for all!

Join us on Thursday mornings for Baby Storytime for ages birth-1. Presented by one of our Children's Librarians, we'll enjoy stories, songs and interactive play just for Babies.
No prior registration is required, just come on in!
Sugar and spice and everything nice. Come listen to storytime at least once or twice. A story, a song, a dance or two, we love our little ones and you'll love us, too!
Labels: baby, children's, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County, preschool, stories, story, storytime, toddler
Join us on Friday mornings for Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2. Presented by one of our Children's Librarians, we'll enjoy stories, songs and activities just for our Toddlers.
No prior registration is required, just come on in!
Sugar and spice and everything nice. Come listen to storytime at least once or twice. A story, a song, a dance or two, we love our little ones and you'll love us, too!
Labels: children's, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County, preschool, stories, story, storytime, toddler
Join us on Friday mornings for Preschool Storytime for ages 3- 5. Presented by one of our Children's Librarians, we'll enjoy stories, songs and activities just for our Preschoolers.
No prior registration is required, just come on in!
Sugar and spice and everything nice. Come listen to storytime at least once or twice. A story, a song, a dance or two, we love our little ones and you'll love us, too!
Labels: children's, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County, preschool, stories, story, storytime, toddler
Saturday, May 30th, 2:00pm - Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party
Posted by Pasco County Library System
Join us to celebrate the beginning of the 2009 Summer Reading Club with a performance by Steve Turner. Listen to him play the drums while you enjoy snacks, and then sign up to be part of the Summer Reading Club!
The Land O' Lakes Library will have numerous programs each week for all age groups as follows: Babies and Toddlers ages 0-5 years, Elementary ages 5-9, Tween ages 9-12 and Teen ages 12-18.
To register, fill out a free reading club contract at any library or online beginning May 26th. See our blog below or go to www.pascolibraries.org for more information.
Let's Get Reading and Be Creative!
This event is for our younger readers. Refreshments provided.
The Pasco County Library System Summer Reading Program is starting soon!
This year the Summer Reading Program theme is "Express Yourself" and all of our programs will have a theme of creativity and self-expression. The Land O' Lakes Library will have numerous programs each week for all age groups as follows: Babies and Toddlers ages 0-5 years, Elementary ages 5-9, Tween ages 9-12 and Teen ages 12-18.
Here's how the program works:
Registration begins on May 26th. To register, fill out a free reading club contract at any library branch or online at www.pascolibraries.org. Readers receive a prize just for registering!
Then you can begin reporting on your books on June 6th. Books are reported and tracked using the account created on the library's website. You only need to read six books by July 25th. Readers will receive a prize for each book read AND a prize for completing their commitment. If you read and report on six books or more, you become a Pasco County Library System Star Reader. All Star Readers will be invited to a final party with certificates and rewards for all!
We'll be offering a variety of programs and giveaways all summer, so stay tuned for a list of events and then drop in as often as possible.
Let's Get Reading and Be Creative!
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 May 5th, we'll be celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Experience Mexican culture and learn about this festive holiday!
All ages are welcome to attend and no prior registration is required.
Labels: children's, Cinco de Mayo, crafts, elementary, family, family night out, games, kids, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County
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.
Labels: Adult, autism, children's, family, Land O Lakes, library, Pasco County
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!
Labels: children's, crafts, elementary, family, family night out, food, kids, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County
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.
Labels: children's, elementary, family, free movie, Land O Lakes, library, Marley, movie, Pasco County, teen movie, tween
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!
Labels: children's, crafts, elementary, family, family night out, kids, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County
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!
Labels: children's, crafts, elementary, family, family night out, kids, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County
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
November 6th - February 26th. Baby storytime for ages birth-1. Presented by one of our Children's Librarians every Thursday morning at 11:30 am. No prior registration required.
Sugar and spice and everything nice. Come listen to storytime at least once or twice. A story, a song, a dance or two, we love our little ones and you'll love us, too!
Labels: baby, children's, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County, preschool, stories, story, storytime, toddler
Would you like to read to Cooper, a certified therapy dog? He loves kids and would be so happy to have you read to him!
Having children read to trained dogs can lessen their nervousness and give them an opportunity to practice.
Why not give it a try on Saturday, September 27th at 1:30pm.
Registration requested. Elementary ages. Limit 6 kids per session.
Labels: children's, dog, elementary, kids, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County, read, therapy dog
November 7th - February 27th. Preschool storytime for ages 3- 5. Presented by one of our Children's Librarians every Friday morning at 11:30 am. Stay for fun crafts to follow. No prior registration required.
Sugar and spice and everything nice. Come listen to storytime at least once or twice. A story, a song, a dance or two, we love our little ones and you'll love us, too!
Labels: baby, children's, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County, preschool, stories, story, storytime, toddler
November 7th - February 27th. Toddler storytime for ages 1-2. Presented by one of our Children's Librarians every Friday morning at both 10:00 and 10:45 am. Stay for fun crafts to follow. No prior registration required.
Sugar and spice and everything nice. Come listen to storytime at least once or twice. A story, a song, a dance or two, we love our little ones and you'll love us, too!
Labels: baby, children's, Land O’ Lakes, library, Pasco County, preschool, stories, story, storytime, toddler

