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Happy Holidays! Even with the holidays approaching, there’s no shortage of fun to be had at the library this December! This month, we’re offering a sneak peek of Largo Turns a Page 2026. Want to get ahead of the curve? Join Chapter Chat as they dive into our upcoming title, How to Read a Book by Monica Wood. More details about registration will be announced in the new year! Learn about sustainable gardening in Tampa Bay, finally figure out how to read e-books on your Kindle, and explore even more offerings this month! Of course, there’s also plenty for kids, teens, and families to enjoy while school is out. We look forward to celebrating the season with our community—and we’ll definitely be using the extra time to chip away at our to-be-read piles before 2026 arrives! |
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Mon - Wed: 9 am - 8 pm Thu - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm
Sat: 10 am - 5 pm Sun: Closed Holiday Hours Dec 6: Closed Dec 23: Reduced Hours (9 am-5 pm) Dec 24 & 25: Closed
Dec 31: Reduced Hours (9 am-5 pm) Jan 1: Closed |
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Winter FreeCycle Donation Drive Now - Jan 16
Drop off clean, pre-owned clothing, shoes, wearable accessories, and winter necessities in good condition to Largo Public Library for our Winter FreeCycle! Please drop off items at the Teen or Children’s Desk. Home goods and larger items will only be accepted January 16th in the Jenkins Wing. Jenkins Community Wing – Rooms B & C Stop by to browse clean, pre-owned clothing, accessories, and more while promoting sustainable habits! All items are available at no cost. Donations will be accepted through January 16th at the Children’s and Teen Desks. Home goods, toys, and larger items will only be accepted January 16th in the Jenkins Wing. |
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Reading Road Trip: Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Dec 1 - Jan 9 Reading lets us experience bygone eras, faraway places, and the depths of imagination. This winter, your PPLC library card is your ticket to explore the U.S.—for free! Pick up your Reading Challenge card at the library, running Dec 1–Jan 9, and read across the regions of the country and travel-related themes to win prizes and entries in our Grand Prize Basket Drawing. Your first book earns you two Largo Library luggage tags and one drawing entry. Complete all nine themes to win a Largo Library duffel bag and three more entries!
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Sustainable Coastal Gardening More than three-quarters of Florida’s population lives in coastal counties. Gardening in these areas require a little extra planning to deal with the winds, inescapable salt, and sandy high-pH soils, and Master Gardener Liza Ryan will give you tips on the best plants for gardening success. |
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Chapter Chat Wed | Dec 10 & Jan 14 | 5 pm Join a welcoming group of diverse adult readers at The Juicebox in Downtown Largo to discuss the selected book. Contact Ben Wiley at bwiley@tampabay.rr.com for more information and to receive the discussion topics ahead of time. Dec 10: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood Jan 14: The Dazzling Truth by Helen Cullen The Juicebox is located at 325 West Bay Drive 4#B, Largo, FL 33770 |
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Shelf Indulgent Romance Book Club Wed | Dec 17 | 6 pm Join us for a book club built for hopeless romantics and cynics alike as we explore different tropes, sub-genres, and themes. As we read across the spectrum of the romance genre, our choices will reflect various books that may contain steamy scenes, various sexualities, experiences, and cultures. Everyone is welcome to respectfully attend but registration is required. Ages 18+. Dec 17: The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch |
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Getting to know your Kindle Wed | Dec 17 | 3–4 pm Learn the essentials of your Kindle device in this program. We'll cover navigation, borrowing e-books from the library, and customizing your reading experience. |
Tech Help Tuesday Tuesdays Bring your technology questions with devices and passwords to get one-on-one help! All technology related questions are welcome! Staff will do their best, but some technology questions may not be answerable during the time frame or staff may need to let you know that it is not something that we can assist with. Tech Help Tuesday now requires registration before the program. One 15-minute slot per patron per week, multiple registrations will be canceled. Registration opens the week before each Tuesday and closes at noon on the Tuesday of the program. |
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Citizenship & Naturalization Classes
Mon & Wed | 5:45-7:45
Are you a legal permanent resident of the United States seeking citizenship? We can assist you with preparation for the naturalization process, including civics, U.S. history, and interview practice. Classes are led by Learning Empowered, a nonprofit organization. New students can join anytime during the 11-week term. |
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Conversation Club Tuesdays | 6:15 - 7:30pm Fridays | 11:30am - 12:45pm
All non-native English language learners are invited to attend weekly Conversation Club. This fun and engaging program provides an opportunity for individuals to practice their speaking and listening skills in an informal, down-to-earth atmosphere. Each session will have a different topic of discussion, topics might include conversations about travel, cooking, the job hunt, and other life skills. Registration is NOT required. Just show up and have fun conversing and making new friends. Note: conversation club on Tuesdays is NOT the same as conversation club on Fridays. So, if you can attend both, please do! |
Top Research Tips from 2025
Sat | Dec 20 | 11 am-2 pm | Hybrid
Every month in 2025, the PGS has introduced interesting and informative speakers – all with tips on how to do your genealogy better. You get the best of those tips in one place! Even if you missed a meeting, in under 20 minutes, we will review the best tips from our live PGS program speakers throughout the year to help you improve your research. This program will be in addition to the PGS annual meeting, board 'elections, and holiday party. Presented by Lori Coffey. |
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Holiday Cookies and Crafts Mon | Dec 22 | 5 - 7 pm | Ages 5 - 12 The holidays are the perfect time to show someone how much you love them by making them a handmade craft. Using various craft supplies, make something special for yourself or a loved one, and enjoy a sweet treat! |
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Happy Noon Year Wed | Dec 31 | 11 am - 12:30 pm | Ages 5 - 12 Countdown to noon with us as we get ready for the upcoming new year. Enjoy crafts, treats, and a few surprises in this family program for all ages. Please note that there will be a lot of noise as we approach noon so noise-sensitive children should plan accordingly. |
Cookie Decorating Wed | Dec 3 | 3-4pm Teen Program Room Get festive and creative by decorating your own sugar cookie! |
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