Digest

Pasco libraries

By Times Wires
Published September 30, 2007

NOTICE: All Branches of the Pasco County Library System will be closed Oct. 8 for staff development Day.

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.

Say Ole! Hispanic Heritage Month, through 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.

Toddler Tales: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Children ages two to four will post their names and books they have read on the library's seashore mural. They will hear theme stories, songs and create take home mementos. No registration required. Contact: Ghelderat (727)853-1264.

Foreign Film Night: 8:30 p.m., Friday. Call Ann (727) 853-1265 for movie schedule.

Bebe Club: 2 p.m. Saturday. Join this club for expecting and first time parents of babies that are not yet walking. Interact with other parents. Learn more about child care, nutrition, home safety, and more. The program runs through April 2008. Registration required. Contact: Ghelder at (727)853-1264.

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.

-RESORCE Recycling Club: Recycle used ink jet cartridges. Receptacle available.

-Read to Me Club: This is an ongoing program for children up to age four years old that love to be read to. You must be registered and obtain a booklet to add and redeem points for prizes. Contact: Ghelder at (727)853-1264.

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 to 5 p.m. Please call the Youth Services Department for availability.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month: 2 p.m., Tuesday. Come view a PG-13 movie, have popcorn and lively discussions. This week's movie is Spanglish.

Basic Computer Skills I: 10 a.m. Wednesday. Program: Basic Mouse Skills. Registration requested.

Family Nite Out: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 28. Stories, songs and activities for the entire family.

Hudson Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call reference desk for titles of books to be discussed. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Hudson Library. Registration requested.

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.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month: 7 p.m., Thursday. Come to Dancing Through Life: The History and Evolution of Latin Dance. Melanie Weiser of Rassmussen College will discuss the history and origins of the Tango, the Samba, Salsa and Flamenco dances. Registration requested. Call early.

Intro to New Library Catalogue: 10 a.m. Saturday. This class will teach simple searching, how to request an item, and how to check your account on the new computer system. Registration requested.

Photo Organization Program: 2 p.m. Saturday. Learn a personalized method to sort your photos with Pauline Palmer of Creative Memories. Bring two or three photos and participate in this 'hands-on' program. Registration requested.

Noisy storytime:11 a.m. Saturdays through Nov. 17. Program for children developmentally between ages 1 to 5.

Teen Advisory Board: Makes suggestions on teen programs, books and other materials. Call for meeting dates and times.

Regency Park Branch Library

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.

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 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 Library

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.

Friends Book Club: 12 noon, Tuesday. Discuss Wild Girl by Jim Fergus. Bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and dessert provided by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Appalachian Artists: 2 p.m. Thursday. Come to O, Appalachia: Artists of the Southern Mountains. The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art will visit to discuss their autumn display.

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 Library

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 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.

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