Banner reads: Largo Public Library - Your Community of Choice. July 2025 Newsletter and features a photo of books with red, white, and blue spines facing toward the camera
20 Books for 20 Years!
 
Your Largo Public Library is celebrating its 20th building birthday on July 31st, so what better way to celebrate than by reading our way to 20 together?
 
Stop by the library to sign up for the 20 For 20 Adult Summer Reading Challenge, running July 1st- August 30th, and pick up your challenge card. There are 15 themes + 5 Reader’s Choices; every 5 books read, you win a prize and an entry to one of our two Grand Prize drawings! Complete all 20 for an extra entry and special prize. The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
 
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July Library Hours & Closures
Mon - Wed: 9 am - 8 pm
Thu - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm
Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Sun: Closed
 
CLOSED:
Thu, July 4th
 
Adult Programs
Virtual Trivia Night: Pokemon
Wed | Jul 2 | 6 pm Hosted via Zoom
 
Calling all pop culture experts! Want to show off your trivia skills? Join us online on July 2nd for Virtual Trivia! Register online to receive the Zoom link via e-mail. The code for the trivia game will be given out during the program. Must be 18+.
 
Register here
 
Poke ball
Growing Vegetables and Herbs
Thu | Jul 10 | 2 pm
 
Vegetable gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, mental therapy, nutritious fresh vegetables, and economic savings, as well as many other benefits. Vegetables can be grown year-round in Florida if attention is paid to the appropriate planting dates. Learn how to grow vegetables successfully with Master Gardener Cat Stillwagon.
 
Register here
 
Herbs and vegetables growing
 Reader's Advisory Services
Not sure what you want to read next?
Visit our website and fill out our Reader's Advisory Suggestion form to get a personalized list sent straight to your email!
 
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Adult Book Clubs
            Book cover: Darker by Four
Adults Read YA Book Club
Wed | Jul 9 | 6 pm
 
Who says Young Adult books are just for teens? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a YA Lit book club – for grown-ups! 
 
July's title is Darker by Four by June CL Tan
 
Register here
 
Shelf Indulgent Romance Book Club
Wed | Jul 23 | 6 pm
 
Join us for a book club built for hopeless romantics and cynics alike as we explore different tropes, sub-genres, and themes. Ages 18+. 
 
July's title is A Spell for Heartsickness by Alistair Reeves
 
Register here
 
Book cover: A Spell for Heartsickness
Technology & eResources
Library Databases You Didn't Know Existed
Mon | Jul 7 | 2 - 3 pm 
Adult Programming Room 
 
Come learn all about the library databases! Bring a device and library card to follow along. Registration is required.  
Register here
 
 
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Tech Help Tuesday
 
 
This program will resume in August! Stay posted for more details! 
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English Language Learning
An open book with the word 'English' above it
Adult English Classes 
Mon - Wed | 9:30 am - 2:15 pm
Thu | 10:00 am- 2:15 pm   
 
In collaboration with Pinellas County Schools, this program will help adults speak, write, and read English in a classroom setting. Registration is required and continuous throughout the semester. There is a $45 fee for each six-month term of enrollment. For more information, please call 727.621.6070 or e-mail angeloue@pcsb.org
 
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Citizenship & Naturalization Classes  
Mon & Wed | 5:45 - 7:45 pm 

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.
 
Genealogy
Bringing Your Ancestors to Life
Mon | Jul 28 | 1 pm | HYBRID
 
Using a case study approach, this presentation will explore how you can use traditional resources such as vital records, census records, land records, newspapers, and more to uncover the lives, experiences, and even personalities of our ancestors.
 
This will be a hybrid class held in-person in the Local History Room and online via Zoom.  Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.
 
Register in advance for this meeting if attending via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pAhNY8yVQD2-JswbalqGXQ
 
For specific information contact: info@pinellasgenealogysociety.com
 
Presenter: Karen Fortin
 
 
 
Teen Programs
Cosplay & Console
Thu | July 3 & 17 | 3 - 5 pm
 
Level up your day with gaming and cosplay at the library!
Clothes hanging on hangers
Back-to-School FreeCycle
Mon Jul 28 & Tue Jul 29 | 5 - 7 pm
 
All Ages: Family Event Jenkins Wing Stop by to browse clean, pre-owned children's and teen apparel, school supplies, and more while promoting sustainable habits! All items are available at no cost.
 
Donations will be accepted at the Children’s and Teen Desks through July 14th for clothes, shoes, and accessories only. Larger items must be dropped off July 24th and 25th in the Jenkins Wing.
 
Children's Programs
Tales & Things Storytime
Mon | Jul 7 | 10:30 - 11 am
 
Join The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County for some stories followed by an activity. For children ages 2 to 5 with an adult helper.
 
 
 
Painting supplies
Literary Mini Masterpieces
Wed | Jul 23 | 1 - 3 pm
Ages 5 - 12
 
Come create a mini masterpiece inspired by your favorite book or book character! One mini canvas per age-appropriate child will be provided along with painting supplies.
 
If you wish to bring some of your own supplies to add to your creation, you are welcome to do so, but all supplies must fit on a mini canvas. Each mini masterpiece will be photographed for an entry into our Facebook contest. Winners will be notified by phone.
 
The following programs are designed specifically for families to enjoy. If you have a camp group you are interested in bringing to a program, you must contact us at least three weeks ahead to guarantee that we have enough supplies for everyone.
 
Visit us at LargoPublicLibrary.org for more information on all of our upcoming programs!
Email us at LibraryInfo@largo.com

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