Craft Corner @ New River Library
Recycle Crafts @ Regency Park Library
Why throw it out when you can reuse it? Find out some cool things you can make with the stuff you would normally throw away. Toilet paper and paper towel rolls, old record albums, baby food jars, old calendar pages... all of these items can be used to create wonderful keepsake.Creepy Crafts
Hey kids, get ready for Halloween. Come and create some really creepy crafts. For children in elementary school.Simply Science @ Regency Park
Kids come join in all of the fun experimenting with candy. Even make some delicious ice cream. Bring your sweet tooth to the Regency Park Library.Summer Coloring Contest with Miami Dolphins Foundation

You can win books. Here's how;
Be Creative @ Your Library: Summer Reading Club Program
Be a part of something big! Each of us is a little 'piece' of the big 'together' puzzle... Join us in piecing together an unique library quilt, doing fun puzzle crafts, singing and moving as a group. The whole is more that the sum of it's parts!
Join us @ 2:00 p.m.

Hudson Library
Tuesday, July 21
Centennial Park Library
Wednesday, July 22
South Holiday Library
Thursday, July 23
For Elementary School-age children
Name That Tune
Summer Reading Club Programs
Got Rhythm?
Let's make some noise in the library! Learn rhythm through a variety of activities and games. Create cool percussion instruments.
Summer Reading Club Program

Colors Come Alive!!! Red, Yellow and Blue- mix, match and combine colors into delicious, vibrant and bold hues, shades, and tints. Find out what color combinations you can create.
Summer Reading Club Program for Elementary School Age
Land O' Lakes
Tuesday, July 7 @ 2:00 p.m.
Hugh Embry
Thursday, July 9 @ 10:00 a.m.
New River
Thursday, July 9 @ 2:00 p.m.
Summer Reading Club Program
This is an elementary-age summer reading club program.
Summer Reading Club Coloring Contest

You can win books. Here's how;
* Pick up a coloring sheet at you local library or you can download a copy.
* Color it in, as best you can.
* Return it to you local library by Saturday, July 25.
A winner will be chosen at each of the libraries.
Miami Dolphin's Foundation has graciously purchased books from the Scholastic Literacy Partnership for a coloring contest this summer.
For elementary age children
Popcorn and a Movie
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Science professor Trevor Anderson's radical theories have tarnished his reputation. While backpacking across Iceland with his nephew Sean, the two find a cave that leads them deep down into the bowels of the planet. They go on a quest to find out what has happened to Trevor's missing brother, also a scientist. Trevor, Sean and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. There, they discover a bizarre landscape filled with terrifying creatures.
Join us @ the Hudson Library on July 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Free popcorn and a drink. For elementary school age. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hudson Library.
So You Think You Can't Dance

Mark Your Calendars - Summer Reading Club Sign-up

Registration for the Summer reading program begins May 26th and reporting on your books starts June 6th.
To register, fill out a reading club contract in the library or online at pascolibraries.org. You only need to read 6 books by July 25th. If you read more than that, you become a Pasco County Library System Star Reader.
Each library will be sending information about the parties and upcoming programs through email. Please make sure our email does not go into your spam folder.
All who read and report on 6 books will be invited to a final party with certificates and rewards!
We’ll be offering a variety of programs and giveaways all summer, so pick up a list of events and drop in as often as possible.
Celebrate Children's Book Week

Mother’s Day Tea and Children’s Book Week Celebration @ Land O’ Lakes Library
Saturday, May 9th
@ 2:00 p.m.
Registration requested. Space is limited.
It's our annual Mother's Day Tea Party! We'll be having tea, cocoa and cookies, making fun crafts and playing games, all in your honor!
Pajama Party @ Hudson Library
Tuesday, May 12th
@ 6:30 p.m.
Kick-off Children’s Book Week in your pajamas. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy stories, songs and a nighttime snack.
Tale of Despereaux @ Regency Park Library
Saturday, May 16th
@ 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a children movie that was based on the book written by Kate DiCamillo.
Children’s Book Cover Art @ Centennial Park Library
Saturday, May 16th
@ 2:00 p.m.
If you could design a book cover, how would you design it? Here is your chance.
Fabulously Fantastic Fancy Nancy Tea Party @ Hudson Library
Saturday, May 16th
@ 2:00 p.m.
Registration requested.You are cordially invited to a Fancy Nancy Soiree. In addition to tea, your hostess with the mostess will provide games, crafts and stories. Come dressed in you finest. Tiaras are welcomed.
Upcoming Events for Youth
South Holiday Library
Popcorn and a Movie – Friday, March 27th @ 2:00 p.m.
Spend time with the family at the library watching Nim’s Island.
Land O’ Lakes Library
Kids Crafts, Movies or Games – Saturday, March 28th @ 2:00 p.m.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Bolt! Enjoy Bolt on the big screen.
Hugh Embry Library
Family Movie Matinee – Saturday, March 28th @ 2:00 p.m.
See Bolt on the big screen. This is a great modern day superhero movie for kids. Free popcorn and juice.
Land O’ Lakes Library
Tween Movie Night – Tuesday, March 31st @ 6:00 p.m.
Bring your tissues for this one… Marley and Me.
New River Library
Kids Book Club – Thursday, April 2nd @ 6:45 p.m.
We are highlighting the Sunshine State Reader Eggs by Jerry Spinelli.
Regency Park Library
Spring Fling – Saturday, April 4th @ 11:00 a.m.
Fun, Fun Fun! Preschoolers come and enjoy spring theme games, activities and crafts.
Centennial Park Library
Celebrate Earth Day – Saturday April 4th @ 2:00 p.m.
Recycle arts and crafts for elementary school-age children.
Hudson Regional Library
Silly Cinema – Wednesday, April 8th @ 2:00 p.m.
Need a good laugh, then join us for the comedy movie Bedtime Stories. Free popcorn!
School's out Thursday and Friday!
School is out Thursday and Friday, and the library has things to keep you busy. No matter where you live in Pasco County, your local library has special offerings for you. Here are afew things happening at Hudson this week. Read on.
Babies: Hudson Library offers Baby Storytime every Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30. We have incorporated signing in all our baby programs. A weekly take-home sheet allows you to practice sign language and nursery rhymes with your baby. On Thursday, Oct 18, we will be recognizing the first 2 babies to graduate out of Baby Storytime since I took over in April of this year. Come join us at 11:30.
Preschoolers: This week we have Angelina Ballerina story and crafts on Thursday at 2:00pm, at the Hudson Regional Library.
Elementary School: Come to Family Nite on Wednesday for a craft and a story, or join your little brother or sister for crafts and a story based on the Angelina Ballerina series.
Teens: Don't forget to come vote for your favorite candidate, at the Teen Advisory Board elections tonight at the Hudson Regional Library. Let your vote count!! On Friday, Oct 19, come listen to teen author Chelsea Devries talk about the creative process in the meeting room. Her book "Dream Girl" will be available for purchase complete with signature!













