Libraries
By TIMES STAFF
Published September 24, 2007
New Port Richey Public Library
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5939 Main St. (727) 853-1279, fax (727) 853-1280, Web site www.nprlibrary.org.
RESORCE Recycling Club: Recycle your used ink jet cartridges. Receptacle available.
Say Ole! Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
Computer class: 10 a.m. every Monday. Free class. Brochure available at circulation desk.
Writers' Hour: 4 p.m. every Monday. Time to work on writing and query others in the group. Open to all writers.
Writers workshop: 5 p.m. every Monday. Free. Open to all writers. Read and critique.
Picasso Club: 5 p.m. every Tuesday. Learn Spanish language and culture. Call for details.
French Conversation Club: 2 p.m. every Friday.
Dance performance: 3 p.m. Sept. 29. See the incomparable Paquita Dawson and her rousing dance troupe, Flamenco Ole.
Other library offerings:
Free GED classes: To learn more, call (727) 774-1708 for a complete schedule.
Live homework help: Free online tutoring daily from 4 to 10 p.m. Go to www.nprlibrary.org
Autism support group: To learn more, call (727) 853-1265.
Introduction to tai chi: Call for dates and times. Four free classes of this ancient, therapeutic martial art, with certified instructor Ro Del Bene. Call Ann for information or registration at (727) 853-1265.
Programs in needof volunteer teachers
Students are waiting to become involved in our programs. We need teachers for computer classes and for our literacy and English as a second language program. Call Ann at (727) 858-1265.
Hudson Regional Library
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8012 Library Road, Hudson. (727) 861-3040; TDD (727) 861-3024; fax (727) 861-3025.
Homework Help Center 10 through Nov. 28. Kids, don't have the homework blues. Come to the help center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please call the Youth Services Department for availability.
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month: 2 p.m., Tuesday Join us for a celebration of Latino culture. Movie will be In The Tme of the Butterflies, a PG-13 movies, Enjoy popcorn and lively discussions. Refreshments provided courtesy of the Friends of the Hudson Library.
Basic Computer Skills IV: 10 a.m. Wednesday. Program: How To Organize Files and folders. Registration requested.
Family Nite Out: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 28. Stories, songs and activities for the entire family.
Knitter: Beginners & Advanced: 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday. Call the reference desk for dates. Registration requested. Taught by Ruby Busser.
Toddler storytime: 10 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 29. For ages 1 to 2. Registration requested.
Preschool storytime: 10:45 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 29. For ages 3 to 5. Registration requested.
Baby storytime: 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 29. A program especially for infants to age one. Registration requested.
Noisy storytime:11 a.m. Saturdays through Nov. 17. Program for children developmentally between ages 1 to 5.
Gaming Experience: 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Everyone is invited to this event. Join us after hours for a variety of role-playing, computer, video and board games. Limited space. Registration requested.
Teen Advisory Board: Makes suggestions on teen programs, books and other materials. Call for meeting dates and times.
Regency Park Branch
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey. (727) 861-3049.
Jewelry Class: 7 p.m. today. Learn how to make some "bling" at our jewelry program.
Toddler storytime:10:15 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 28. A program especially for children ages 1 to 2. Registration requested.
Preschool storytime: 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 28. A program offering stories and activities for children ages 3 to 5. Registration requested.
Teen Night: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Come for an evening of music, computers, games and snacks. Bring your friend!
Teen Advisory Board: Makes suggestions on teen programs, books and other materials. Bring a friend and join the fun. Call for meeting dates and times.
Centennial Park Branch
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. (727) 834-3204.
Toddler storytime:10:15 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 14. A program especially for children ages 1 to 2. Registration requested.
Preschool storytime: 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 14. A program offering stories and activities for children ages 3 to 5. Registration requested.
Teen Advisory Board: Meets to make suggestions on teen programs, books and other materials. Bring a friend and join the fun! Please call for meeting dates and times.
South Holiday Branch
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. (727) 834-3331.
Toddler storytime: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 13. For ages 1 to 2. Registration requested.
Preschool storytime:11 a.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 13. For ages 3 to 5. Registration requested.
Teen Event: 2 p.m. SaturdayTeens, come to Henna Tattoo and Taste of India program. Learn the ancient art of temporary Mehndi body patining. Sample Indian Cuisine.
Teen Advisory Board: Makes suggestions on teen programs, books and other materials. Bring a friend and join the fun. Call the library for meeting times and dates.