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Free to Read @ Largo Public Library
Free to Read @ Largo Public Library focuses on the free resources and access to information here at the library, as well as the programs and materials available to patrons.
Largo Public Library strives to provide a diverse and high-quality collection of materials and resources, with an ongoing focus on protecting intellectual freedom so that you, and anyone else, can have the freedom to read whatever you want to, when you want to, and at no cost. From now through the end of September, join us for various programs across all of our departments celebrating the books that you love and your right to read them! |
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Show off your right to read by picking up one of these Free to Read library cards, available only at Largo Public Library while supplies last!
These bold and bright new cards will be available beginning on April 1st and can be obtained when registering for a new card, renewing a current card, or replacing a missing one! |
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AARP TaxAide Income Tax Assistance Ends April 15 Assistance will be provided on a first come, first served basis Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and select Saturdays from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Sign up opens each scheduled day at 9:30am and individuals must sign in with an AARP volunteer. Unofficial sign-in sheets will not be honored. Scheduled Dates Mondays - 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 Wednesdays - 4/3, 4/10 Fridays - 4/5, 4/12 |
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Spring Into Reading Adult Reading Challenge April 1 - April 30 Spring is known for many things—flowers blooming, spring cleaning, refreshing your look—and now, Largo Public Library’s Spring Into Reading Adult Reading Challenge. Reignite your passion for reading and help us beat 2023’s Spring Reading Challenge of 145 total books completed! Stop by the library to sign up for the challenge and pick up your review cards. Each review you complete gets you closer to the grand prize drawing of a spring-themed gift basket. Weekly prizes will also be awarded. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Be one of the first 60 patrons to register for the challenge and complete your first review card to receive a Largo Public Library beach towel and small cooler lunchbox! |
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Free to Read: Read-In Mon | April 8 | 5:30PM Courtyard Stop by our Free to Read information station setup in the courtyard* for a free book and coffee before finding a cozy spot for this dedicated reading time. Shop vendor tables, learn more about the Free to Read initiative, and even sign up for a new library card!
*The program will be re-located inside if we experience inclement weather. |
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The Dirt on Healthy Soil for Home Gardeners Tue | April 30 | 2:00pm
Jenkins Wing - Room C Good, nutritious soil is the basis for any plant's success. To the frustration of many gardeners, Florida's "soil" is mostly sand. Find out how to improve your soil with a host of Florida-friendly organic amendments from Master Gardener Liza Ryan. |
Chapter Chat Wed |April 10 | 5:00pm Adult Programming Room All are welcome to join this positive and engaging book club! This group of adult readers facilitates an environment perfect for exploring and engaging with the selected titles. Please contact Ben Wiley bwiley@tampabay.rr.com to join. |
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Shelf Indulgent Romance Book Club Wed | April 24 | 6:00pm Adult Programming Room 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+.
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Tech Help Tuesday Tue | April 2 & 16 | 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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Library Orientation Sat | April 13 | 9:00am Adult Programming Room Register for this before hours class orienting you on what our library has to offer, including an in-depth training on our catalog, plus a whole lot more! The coffee is on us! |
Using Historical Literature to Explore Your Ancestors' Lives Tue | April 9 | 1:00pm | Local History Room & Zoom Historical literature, both fiction and non-fiction, can help us to better understand the world in which our ancestors lived and the events that shaped their lives. This presentation looks at how to use historical literature to flesh out the stories of our ancestors and provides examples to show what can be learned. 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. |
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Finding Family: Hidden Roots in Your DNA Sat | April 20 | 11:00am | Jenkins Room & Zoom Learn how adoptees and others find biological parents and siblings through DNA testing. Review the case that started it all and see today's recommended strategies. View examples of surprise discoveries and see the tools used to identify relationships. |
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Book-to-Movie Night Mon | April 8 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Room The book is always better than the movie, but let’s watch the movie anyway! Join us while we watch movie adaptations of YA books. Cast your vote in the Teen Room! |
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Study Hall Tue | April 16, 23, & 30| 4:00pm - 7:00pm Wed| April 18 & 25| 2:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Program Room Drop in and study for exams or work quietly in this reserved space for teens. Refreshments, tutoring, and relaxing activities will be available on select day |
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Book Tasting Mon | April 8 | 5:30pm - 7"30pm Ages 5 - 12 Have you read the Dog Man™, Magic Tree House™, or Diary of a Wimpy Kid™ series twelve times each and are looking for something new to read? Or maybe you’re curious about books in a new genre but don’t know where to start. If you are wondering about the possibilities of what you could be reading, this is the event for you! Browse through the tables and create your own To Be Read list while sharing your passion for books with other kids and enjoying a snack or two. Pique your appetite for a good book with this Book Tasting event. You might even win a new book or two! |
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Pokémon Club Sat | April 20 | 2:00PM Ages 5 - 12 Dive into the world of Pokémon© trading cards, battle in epic Pokémon© card games, and unleash your creativity with a Pokémon-themed craft. It's a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to connect, trade, play, and craft their way through the Pokémon© universe. Bring your own cards and don't miss out! |
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