Digest

Libraries

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 30, 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.

Free class: Get in touch with your brainy side, take a free class.

Computer class: 10 a.m. every Monday. Free class. Brochure available.

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.

Spanish club: 5 p.m. every Tuesday. Learn Spanish language and culture. Call for details.

Town Meeting with Mike Wells, Pasco county appraiser: 6 p.m., Thursday. Come and get your questions answered about property taxes.

Toddler Tales: 10:30 a.m. Friday. Children ages 2 to 4 hear themed stories, and songs and create take-home mementos. Registration not required.

Otaku-Kun: 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Teens ages 13 to 19 who are interested in Japanese pop culture will watch anime, cosplay, discuss their favorite manga and more. Best of all, eat ramen. No registration required.

French conversation club: 2 p.m. every Friday.

Open mike: 6:30 p.m., Friday.

Foreign film: 8:30 p.m., Friday Call library for schedule.

Bebe Club: 2 p.m. Saturday. For expecting and first time parents of babies that are not yet walking. Learn about care, nutrition and more. Requires registration.

Writers Helping Writers: 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Read and critique.

SCORE: 10 a.m. Saturday. How to start or buy a franchise.

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 4 who love to be read to. You must be registered and obtain a booklet to add and redeem points for prizes. Contact: Ghelder in the Children's Library at (727) 853-1264.

-Reading for Life: Tutors available for students looking for help with reading, writing and English as a second language. Call for information.

-Library Reading Club: For children ages 4 to 10 who love to read. Register and obtain a points booklet. Redeem points for prizes. Sign up in Children's Library, see Ghelder.

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: 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.

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 1. Registration requested.

American Girl Party: 6 p.m., Thursday Celebrate Children's Book Week. Elementary-aged kids are invited to bring their favorite American Girl for show n' tell.

New Library Catalogue: 10 a.m. Saturday. Learn how to search, request an item and check your library account.

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

Alzheimer's caregiver training: 10 a.m. Saturday. Program: Importance of communications, safety and behavioral challenges.

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.

American Girl Party: 2 p.m., Saturday Celebrate Children's Book Week. Elementary-aged kids are invited.

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.

Mask for Halloween: 7 p.m. Tuesday. Teens come make a mask and enjoy trick or treating through 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.

Create your own bookmark: 2 p.m. Saturday. Celebrate Children's Book Week.

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 HolidayBranch 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.

Movies with friends: 2 p.m. Every Wednesday through Nov. 28. Light refreshments provided.

Line dancing: 5 p.m., Thursday. Open to all ages. Come for a fun time.

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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