Library notes

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 9, 2008

Land O'Lakes Library

Hours:Noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O'Lakes. (813) 929-1214.

Computer Skills: 10 a.m. Monday. Learn the basics.

Homework Help Center: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Baby Storytime: 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 29. For babies from birth to age 1.

Toddler Storytime: 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Fridays through May 30. For children ages 1 to 2. Registration requested.

Preschool Storytime: 11:30 a.m. Fridays through May 30.Stories and activities for children ages 3 to 5. Registration requested.

Family Storytime: 10 a.m. Saturday.

Shelter Animal Showcase: 1 p.m. Saturday. Come meet great animals that would make wonderful companions.

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

Hugh Embry Branch Library

Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City. (352) 567-3576.

Computer Skills: 1 p.m. Tuesday. Learn the basics.

Toddler Storytime: 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays through May 28. For children ages 1 to 2.

Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 28. Stories and activities for children ages 3 to 5.

Housetraining Your Pet: 11 a.m. Thursday. Trainer Carol Comer will lead this informative session.

Fun Game Day: 4 to 5:45 p.m. Thursday. Kids in grades 6 through 12 are invited to play Wii, Yu-Gi-Oh and board games.

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.

New River Branch Library

Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Monday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 34043 State Road 54, Zephyrhills. (813) 788-6375.

Computer Skills II: 10 a.m. Monday. Computer advanced skills.

Family Storytime: 6:45 p.m. Mondays through May 19.

Preschool Storytime: 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 28. Stories and activities for children ages 3 to 5.

Teens, Dancing in the Dark: 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Craft Corner: 2 p.m. Saturday. For elementary school aged children.

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

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., New Port Richey. (727) 853-1279, fax (727) 853-1280, www.nprlibrary.org.

Free computer classes: 10 a.m. every Monday.

Learn to Flamenco: 10 a.m. Mondays. Learn to dance to Spanish rhythms. $10 per class. Call Ann to register, (727) 853-1265.

Ciarcia History Club: 2 p.m. Monday. Topic: Presidential assassination attempts from Andrew Jackson to George Bush. Last meeting of season.

Michael Moore's Sicko: 5:30 p.m. Monday. See this indictment of America's failing health care system.

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

Garage jams for teens only:5 p.m. Wednesday. Bring your instruments and your ears as teen musicians gather.

Otaku-Kun - Teens: 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Program for ages 13 through 19. Watch Anime, Cosplay, discuss your favorite Manga, and best of all eat Ramen.

French Club: 2 p.m. Friday.

Ciarcia Opera Film Club: 2 p.m.Friday. See Verdi's Trovatore. Last film of the season.

Workshop with Lorna Bracewell: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Workshop entitled Love 101, Rethinking Love, Sex and Power. Required registration. Call (727) 853-1265.

NPR Explorers: 2 p.m. Saturday.Children ages 7 to 10 will participate in a variety of activities and crafts.

Lorna Bracewell - Free Concert:3 p.m. Saturday. Sims Park, downtown New Port Richey. Folk rock singer, songwriter and guitarist.

Free GED classes: Call (727) 774-1708 for a full schedule.

Live homework help: Free online tutoring daily from 4 to 10 p.m. Go to www.nprlibrary.org.

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

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.

Note: The Hudson Regional Library will be closed from March 17 through April 12 for maintenance. Hours will be extended at the Regency Park Branch during that time.

Ambiguous Adolescents: 5 p.m. Monday. Book discussion group for teens. Refreshments.

Digital Photography Series:6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Introductions to digital photography, advanced functions and how to use Photoshop.

Family Nite Out: 6 p.m. Wednesday. Stories and activities for the entire family.

Noisy Storytime: 11 a.m. Saturday. Program adapted for children with special needs. Scheduled are stories, songs and fingerplays.

Painting Horses, Romeo and Juliet: 1 p.m. Saturday. Cheryl Ward will showcase these painting skills. Books will be available to purchase.

Regency ParkBranch 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.

Note: The Regional Park Library will have longer hours when the Hudson Regional Library is closed from March 17 through April 12 for maintenance.

Teen Movie Night: 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by friends of the library.

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.

Sign language: 1 p.m. Thursdays through April 10. Learn the basics of sign language at "Signing for Everyday Living."

Basic bunny care: 2 p.m. Saturday. Presented by People and Pets.

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.

Video Gaming Party: 2 p.m. Monday. Adults are invited.

Teens video gaming party: 7 p.m. Wednesday.

South Holiday Book Club: 2 p.m. Thursday.

G-Men Barbershop Quartet: 2 p.m. Saturday. Presented by Friends of the South Holiday Library. Registration requested.

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