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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 Nov 11: Closed (Veterans' Day) Nov 26: Library closes at 5 pm Nov 27 & 28: Closed (Thanksgiving) |
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Largo Turns a Page with Sarah Penner Thu | Nov 6 | 6 pm Join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author and local talent Sarah Penner, as she discusses her latest novel, The Amalfi Curse. This atmospheric new story takes readers to the sun-soaked coast of Italy, where history, mystery, and intrigue intertwine against a backdrop of timeless beauty. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Tombolo Books, and Sarah will be signing copies following the discussion. |
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Festive Holiday Plants Mon | Nov 3 | 2-3 pm Plants make wonderful holiday gifts; they bring a bit of nature indoors and many can be replanted in Florida landscapes. Master Gardener Linda Smock will talk about a variety of festive holiday plants that can be grown in Florida. |
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Chapter Chat Wed | Dec 10 | 5 pm Chapter Chat meets on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held offsite at the Juicebox. The open discussion is facilitated by Ben Wiley who emails Chapter Chat participants various materials, questions, web links, and videos a couple of weeks before the discussion. Generally, the book is fiction but occasionally a memoir or non-fiction title may be included. Chapter Chat offers a positive, nurturing environment in which to explore a selected book and enjoy time together in deep engagement with the story. For questions, contact Ben Wiley bwiley@tampabay.rr.com or 727-215-2276 The Juicebox is located at 325 West Bay Drive #4B Largo, FL 33770 |
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Shelf Indulgent Romance Book Club Wed | Nov 19 | 6-7 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+. November's book is A Fate Forged in Fire by Hazel McBride. |
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Laptop Skills Mon | Nov 17 | 2 pm Come in to learn some basic laptop navigation and controls. Bring your laptop with you! Time will be held at the end of class for individual questions. |
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! |
PGS Lecture Series Sat | Nov 15 | 11 am - 2 pm | Hybrid Join us for a special two-part lecture series where we discuss America's Westward Expansion and Records of Westward Traveling Pioneers & Service Providers. There will be a 15-minute break between topics. 1. America’s Westward Expansion: 25 Events in 50 Minutes
This lecture highlights the major laws and events that contributed to America's westward expansion between 1787 and 1890, including territorial boundaries, the expansion of slavery, and wars against Mexican and Native American populations. 2. Records of Westward Traveling Pioneers & Service Providers
This lecture focuses on the records generated during Americans’ westward migration between 1787 and 1890, including strategies on where to search and successfully find them. The discussion includes examples for cowboys, traveling preachers, midwives, Harvey Girls, and other service-providing occupations from that time. This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in Jenkins and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees. |
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Play, Baby, Play Wed | Nov 12, 19 | 10:30 am Ages 0-24 months Enjoy time with your baby as they explore various toys and other materials available in this self-led program that encourages curiosity and socialization through play. |
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Dinosaur Bingo Fri | Nov 21 | 4 pm Ages 5-12 Dinosaurs love being celebrated in the month of Dino-vember. Join us for a Bingo game featuring spaces with a few treasured dinosaurs, along with fossils, eggs, and much more! |
Sticker Swap Thu | Nov 20 | 3 pm Join us for a Sticker Swap! Bring stickers to the Teen Program Room and trade with friends from 3-5 pm. You may even find a new favorite! |
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