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Mon - Wed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Thu - Fri: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed Library Closed Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. |
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Adult Virtual Trivia Night: Star Wars 5.0
Wed | May 7 | 6:00 pm. Hosted via Zoom Calling all pop culture experts! Want to show off your trivia skills? Join us online on March 5th 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+. |
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Irrigation for Your Lawn & Garden Mon | May 12 | 2:00 pmDrought conditions are common in Florida, and it is essential to balance your lawn's need for water with Florida's need for water conservation. Master Gardener Charlotte Vaughn will explain how to keep your garden healthy without hurting the environment by carefully managing lawn irrigation. |
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Chapter Chat @ The Juice Box Wed | May 14 | 5:00pm 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. March's title is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. The Juicebox is located at 325 West Bay Drive #4B Largo, FL 33770 |
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Shelf Indulgent Romance Book Club Wed | May 28 | 6:00pm Join us for a book club built for hopeless romantics and cynics alike as we explore different tropes, sub-genres, and themes. Ages 18+. May's title is Bloodguard by Cecy Robson. |
Tech Help Tuesday Tue | May 6, 13, 20, & 27 | 1:00pm Adult Programming Room Bring your technology questions and your device (or use one of our Chromebooks) to connect with all kinds of help. All questions welcome! |
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Learn the Basics of AI Mon | May 19 | 2:00pm Adult Programming Room Come learn the basics of what AI is. What are some examples of AI? Do you need to use it? Learn all this and more at this entry to AI class. |
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English Conversation Club Tuesdays | 6:15 pm Improve your speaking and listening skills through engaging conversational activities suitable for all proficiency levels. 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. Just show up and have fun conversing and making new friends. |
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Prospective ELL Volunteer Open House The library is seeking volunteers to support English Language Learners! As a volunteer, you'll gain cultural insights, build relationships with students and their families, celebrate their progress, and gain valuable teaching experience. Register for an info session to learn how to become an English Language Learning Volunteer and see if it's right for you.
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Citizenship & Naturalization Classes
Mon & Wed | 6:00 – 8:00 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.
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Missing: Reward! Locating Widows, Spinsters, and Bachelors Sat | May 17 | 11:00 am | HYBRID Are some folks missing from your family tree? In this program you will learn new ideas on how to find widows and never-married adults like spinsters and bachelors. We then show you how you can also have success finding them by watching the techniques in action through three short case studies. This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in Jenkins and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees. Register in advance if attending via Zoom: Presenter: Sara Cochran |
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First Germans in America Thu | May 29 | 1:00 pm In the 1600s, a ship full of families escaping religious persecution headed to the shores of the New World which began a great migration. If you think these are the Pilgrims, think again! These were Germans who fled to Pennsylvania on the Concord. A watershed moment in history that has been long forgotten, until now. We learn about the political unrest and religious persecution which drove these cousins of William Penn to help found his new colony. Any watch as they grow their German town to be a beacon of light for the 7 million Germans who follow. 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: Presenter: Lori Coffey |
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FreeCycle Donation Drive May 1, 2025 – July 14, 2025 Drop off clean, pre-owned clothing, shoes, wearable accessories, and school supplies in good condition for our July Back-to-School FreeCycle! Home goods and larger items will only be accepted July 24th and 25th in the Jenkins Wing. FreeCycle swaps support sus tainable communities by reducing waste and making resources free and ac cessible to all. Please drop off at the Teen or Children’s Desk. |
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Study Hall Thu | May 1, 8, 15, 22 | 2pm-5pm Tue | May 6, 20 | 3pm-6pm Teen Program Room It's time for the annual exam cram! Students can drop into the Teen Program Room for a quiet space to study after school. |
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Pup Pals Reading Dogs Sat | May 24 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 5-12 Improve your reading skills and make a new furry friend by reading to therapy-trained dogs. Registration can be done on the day of the event, in-person only. Registration can be done on the day of the event, in-person only. There are plenty of time slots so come by to hang out with a therapy-certified pup! Only registered children may attend-no younger siblings, please. |
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Fiction Addiction Book Club: The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths Wed| May 28 | 6:00 pm Attention readers! Sign up early in the Children's Department to receive your book and activity packet. Visit the library to discuss the book, learn about similar books, and complete an activity. For these book clubs, the packets are available a month prior to the date listed to allow for enough time to read the book and work through the packet. Registrations must be made in-person at the Children’s Service Desk. Book club meetings are held Wednesdays at 6pm. |
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