Saturday, December 11, 2010

Webcast for Tweens/Teens and Technology

The FCC is hosting a “Generation Mobile” forum on Tues. Dec. 14th that brings together teens, parents, educators and experts. The FCC says the purpose of the event is to help parents understand issues that impact youth such as cyberbullying, privacy issues and “sexting.”  To learn more, including how to watch the event live on the web, visit: http://reboot.fcc.gov/blog?entryId=1064949

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Tween Sculpting @ New River Library

Create your own masterpiece.

Thursday, October 21
6:30 p.m.

(813) 788-1239 for more information.

Video Game Fun @ Centennial Park Library


Game On!!!
Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Wii Sports and Dance, Dance Revolution.

Saturday, October 9
2:00 p.m.

Call (727) 861-3049 for more information

Fun Factory @ Hugh Embry Library

Crafts, games and fun!!!

Saturday, October 9
@ 2:00 p.m.

(352) 523-4235 for more information

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Surf's Up @ Hudson Library

You Sunk My Battleship!!!

Come and see if you have what it takes to be a commander of the seas.  Join us for a Battleship Tournament.  Win prizes.

Wednesday, July 21
@ 2:00 p.m.

Smooth Sailing @ Land O' Lakes

Bon Voyage!!!

Join us as we set sail.  Play awesome cruise ship games and make neat crafts.

Surf's Up!!!
Friday, July 23
@ 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Wii Sports Resort Tournament @ Hudson Library

Come play Wii Sports Resort and win prizes!



Wednesday, July 7 @ 2:00 p.m.
Call for more information 727.861.3040

Waves of Thunder, Sound, and Fury : Percussion Demonstration @ Hugh Embry Library

Teens and tweens, come for a close-up view of (really loud!) percussion instruments used in orchestras  --- you'll get a chance to play some, too! Drums are percussion instruments, but there are dozens of others -- bells, timpani (kettledrums), vibes, djembe, tam-tams (gongs), crash cymbals, suspended cymbals, castanets, chimes, marimba, slapstick, tambourine, bouran...  Get ready for truly thunderous sound waves!





Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
@ 3:00 p.m.
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Fourth of July Celebrations

 
You can join the celebrations at the following locations;

Sparklebrations 
July 4 Starting @ 4 p.m.
$3.00 Adults. Children 10 and under are free
$5.00 Parking
Pasco County Fairgrounds
36722 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525

2nd Annual Family, Fun and Fireworks Extravaganza
July 3 Starting at Noon
Fireworks at 9 pm
$5 per carload
12413 Hudson Ave.
Hudson, FL 34667

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Surf's Up with Percy Jackson @ New River Library



This Saturday join us for fun water and craft activities based on the book, Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

June 26
@ 11 a.m.
Tweens

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for...

ICE CREAM!!!

Calling all tweens.  Join us for an Ice Cream Sweet Shop and make yourself delicious treats.

Wednesday, June 30
@ 2:00 p.m.
Hudson Library

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Surf's Up:Sound and Music Waves @ Hugh Embry Library

Have you ever played a tune on pvc pipes with a flip flop (it really works!!)... or played a glass harmonica (and helped to build it first?).. or played a theremin? It makes sounds that are out-of-this-world! Explore new musical experiences at the library.

Friday, June 18
@ 3:00 p.m.

Surf's Up: Brain Challenges @ Hudson Library

Can you build the tallest tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks?  Can you be the fastest to solve a puzzle?  You are invited to participate in some fun brain stretching activities and games.  Come and win prizes.  Show us how clever you are! 

Wednesday, June 16
@ 2:00 p.m.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Kick-off Summer Reading

Summer Reading is one of our favorite activities at Pasco County Library System, but it's not much fun without you! So, get registered, read and make 2010 a summer to remember! 


You're invited Saturday, June 5 @ at your local library for a fun filled family event.  Join the Summer Reading Club while you are here! 



Magic with Cesar Domico
Centennial Park Library @ 11:00 a.m.


A Wet & Wild Carnival
Hudson Library @ 11:00 a.m.


Drumming Circle
Hugh Embry Library @ 2:00 p.m.


Didgeridoo Down Under
Land O' Lakes Library @ 2:00 p.m.


A Wet & Wild Carnival
New River Library @ 11:00 a.m.

Bubblemania
Regency Park Library @ 2:00 p.m.

Bubblemania
South Holiday Library @ 11:00 a.m.

Free Summer Movies @ Local Theaters

Local theaters are offering free screenings of family friendly movies on select days and times.

Cobb Theater: Grove 16
Grove 16
6333 Wesley Grove Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544
813.948.5444

June 15, 16, 17
                          Night At The Museum (PG)
                          Hotel For Dogs (PG)
June 22, 23, 24
                          Alvin & The Chipmunks 1 (PG)
                          Shrek The Third (PG)
June 29, 30, July 1
                          Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
                          Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
July 6, 7, 8
                         Tooth Fairy (PG)
                         Planet 51 (PG)
July 13, 14, 15
                         Monster House (PG)
                         Aliens In The Attic (PG)
July 20, 21, 22
                         Shorts (PG)
                         Alvin & The Chipmunks 2 (PG)
July 27, 28, 29
                         Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG)
                        Where The Wild Things Are (PG)
August 3, 4, 5
                         Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G)
                         Ice Age 3 (PG)

Hollywood 18 - Port Richey
6701 Cinema Drive (34668)
Port Richey ,FL 34668
727-862-9567
06/15/2010-06/16/2010Doogal (G)

Doogal (G)

Alvin And The Chipmunks Squeakquel (PG)

Alvin And The Chipmunks Squeakquel (PG)
06/22/2010-06/23/2010Charlotte's Web (G)

Charlotte's Web (G)

Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)

Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
06/29/2010-06/30/2010Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)

Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)

Night At The Museum II (PG)

Night At The Museum II (PG)
07/06/2010-07/07/2010Trumpet Of The Swan (G)

Trumpet Of The Swan (G)

Hotel For Dogs (PG)

Hotel For Dogs (PG)
07/13/2010-07/14/2010Tale of Despereaux (G)

Tale of Despereaux (G)

Astro Boy (PG)

Astro Boy (PG)
07/20/2010-07/21/2010Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie (G)

Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie (G)

The Spy Next Door (PG)

The Spy Next Door (PG)
07/27/2010-07/28/2010Wallace and Gromit (G)

Wallace and Gromit (G)

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
08/03/2010-08/04/2010All Dogs Go To Heaven (G)

All Dogs Go To Heaven (G)

Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)

Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
08/10/2010-08/11/2010ARCTIC TALE (G)

ARCTIC TALE (G)

Planet 51 (PG)

Planet 51 (PG)

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Surf's Up: Tween Summer Reading Programs

Summer is quickly coming upon us.  We are proud to announce that we have special programs for grades 4-7 at all of our branches throughout the summer.  You can see the schedule we have planned for you summer fun.

We would also like to invite you to join our Summer Reading Club, starting June 1st.  It's easy!!!  You can sign up online or visit your local library.  Then read 6 books and tell us about them.  You can earn prizes and get an invitation to a party for more cool stuff.

Catch the Wave!

Surf's Up @ Your Library 

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Help a Child in Pasco County!

 
The Pasco County Library System is requesting the donation of new or gently-used books for children in rural Pasco County communities.  Donations are accepted at any of the Pasco County Libraries.

Thank you.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Shrek III @ Hudson Library

You're Invited!!!
Movie Release Party 
Shrek Forever After The Final Chapter

Join us on May 21th @ 6:00 pm. to watch Shrek the Third and awesome party activities.


Call 727.861.3040 for more information.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Trading Cards & Games

Try your skills in Pokemon and YuGiOh Trading Card Tournaments.  Prizes for top trading card players.  However, if trading cards are not your style, then play one of the many board games with your friends. Refreshments provided.

Hudson Library
Saturday, May 8
@ 2:00 p.m.
Tweens (for grades 4-7)
(727)861-3040 for more information

Tween Alter-a-Book

Let's be creative.  Learn how to alter a book into a piece of art.

Land O' Lakes Library
Saturday, May 15
@ 3:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(813)929-1214 for more information.

The Fun Factory @ Hugh Embry Library

Enjoy games and crafts, and tell your friends about this free program at your library!

Saturday, May 15
@ 2:00 p.m.
Elementary and Tweens
Call 352.567.3576 for more information

Totally Tweens @ Hugh Embry Library

Bring your friends and have fun.  YuGiOh, Dance Dance Revolution, Wii, X-box and more!!!

Wednesday, May 12
@ 3:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(352)567-3576 for more information.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Trading Card Tournament @ Regency Park

Bring your YuGiOh or Pokemon cards for a tournament.  Let's see how good you really are.  

Saturday, May 1
@ 2:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(727)861-3049 for more information.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Therapy Dogs @ Hudson Library

Hershey and Rosie visited the library today.  They had a wonderful time with all the children reading to them.  They can't wait to come back for more stories.

If you would like to read to Hershey or Rosie on June 5th, please contact the Youth Services Department to schedule an appointment.  Call (727) 861-3040 for more information.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Gaming Experience @ Hudson Library

Join us for a variety of electronic games and board games.  Refreshments provided.

Saturday, April 17
@ 2:00 p.m.
Tweens (grades 4-7)
Call (727)861-3040 for more information.

Totally Tweens @ Hugh Embry Library

Bring your friends and have fun.  YuGiOh, Dance Dance Revolution, Wii, X-box and more!!!
Wednesday, April 28

@ 3:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(352)567-3576 for more information.

Tween Beginning Sculpting

Learn the basic of sculpting @ the New River Library.  Bring your friends for a fun filled evening.  

Thursday, April 29
@ 6:30 p.m.
Grades 4-7
Free

(813)788-6375 for more information.

Spring Crafts @ Centennial Park Library

Spring into the library for an afternoon of crafts.  Bring  your friends.

Saturday, April 24
@ 2:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(727) 834-3204 for more information.

Go Green!

Celebrate Earth Day!  Go Green!
Earth Day crafts at South Holiday Library.  Get ready to find fun ways to recycle materials.

Saturday, April 24
@ 2:00 p.m.
Grade 4-7

(727)834-3331 for more information

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Opening Soon!

Grand Opening at Universal on June 18th. Get a sneak peek at http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Your Chance to Win Tickets


Come “Explore the universe @ your library” for your chance to win great prizes from IMAX®!  All you have to do is answer six questions about the Hubble Space Telescope for your chance to win.

Contest runs through April 30, 2010.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Trading Cards & Games

Try your skills in Pokemon and YuGiOh Trading Card Tournaments.  Prizes for top trading card players.  However, if trading cards are not your style, then play one of the many board games with your friends. Refreshments provided.

Hudson Library
Saturday, April 10
@ 2:00 p.m.
Tweens (for grades 4-7)
(727)861-3040 for more information

Tween Anime Movie @ Land O' Lakes Library


Saturday, April 3
@ 3:00 p.m.
Grade 4-7

(813)929-1214 for more information

Totally Tweens @ Hugh Embry Library

Bring your friends and have fun.  YuGiOh, Dance Dance Revolution, Wii, X-box and more!!!

Wednesday, April 14
@ 3:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(352)567-3576 for more information.

Game On @ Regency Park Library

Video games for tweens.  Bring your friends a play on our Wii and X-box 360.  Try your luck at Guitar Hero.

Saturday, April 3
@ 2:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(727)861-3049 for more information.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Tweens, Treasures and Treats

It's a party!  You're invited!
Join us @ the Hudson Library for a Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party.  There will loads of fun games and activities.

Wednesday, March 24th
Starting @ 4:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6

727.861.3040 for more information


Saturday, February 27, 2010

Tween Movie Night @ Land O' Lakes


Old Dogs
Tuesday, March 30
@ 6:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7
(813)929-1214 for more information.

Video Game Extravaganza @ Centennial Park Library


Bring your friends for an afternoon of gaming.  Try your hand at Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Dance, Dance Revolution.

Saturday, March 27
@ 2:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

Call (727)834-3204 for more information.

Movie and Popcorn @ South Holiday Library


Bring your friends and spend the afternoon watching Where the Wild Things Are with free popcorn.


Saturday, March 27
@ 2:00 p.m.
Tweens (Grades 4-7)

(727) 834-3331 for more information.

Totally Tweens @ Hugh Embry Library

Bring your friends and have fun.  YuGiOh, Dance Dance Revolution, Wii, X-box and more!!!

Wednesday, March 24
@ 3:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(352)567-3576 for more information.

New Moon @ Hudson Library


Calling all Tweens and Teens!   Bring your friends!  Free popcorn and drink. 
Presenting Twilight's New Moon!!!

Saturday, March 20
@ 6:00 p.m.
Tweens and Teens

Call (727)861-3040 for more information.

Gaming Experience @ Hudson Library

Join us for a variety of electronic games and board games.  Refreshments provided.

Saturday, March 20
@ 2:00 p.m.
Tweens (grades 4-7)
Call (727)861-3040 for more information.

Fun Factory @ Hugh Embry Library

Enjoy games and crafts, and tell your friends about this free program at your library!

Saturday, March 13
@ 2:00 p.m.
Elementary and Tweens
Call 352.567.3576 for more information

Trading Cards and Games

Try your skills in Pokemon and YuGiOh Trading Card Tournaments.  Prizes for top trading card players.  However, if trading cards are not your style, then play one of the many board games with your friends. Refreshments provided.

Hudson Library
Saturday, March 13
@ 2:00 p.m.
Tweens (for grades 4-7)
(727)861-3040 for more information

Totally Tweens @ Hugh Embry Library

Bring your friends and have fun.  YuGiOh, Dance Dance Revolution, Wii, X-box and more!!!

Wednesday, March 10
@ 3:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(352)567-3576 for more information.

Brain Challenges

Joins us for a series of Brain Teasers, trivia and building projects.  Brain food will be provide, to help you think your way through the program.

Regency Park Library
Saturday, March 6
@ 2:00 p.m.
Grader 4-7
(727)861-3049 for more information.

Tween Gaming @ Land O' Lakes Library

Game On!  Bring your friends and try your luck at Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and many other games.

Saturday, March 6
@ 3:00 p.m.
Grades 4-7

(813) 929-1214 for more information.