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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 are available now and going fast! Pick one up when registering for a new card, renewing a current card, or replacing a missing one! |
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FreeCycle Donation Drive May 1 - Jul 31 Drop off clean, pre-owned clothing and back-to-school items in good condition for our August Back-to-School FreeCycle! FreeCycle swaps support sustainable communities by reducing waste and making resources free and accessible to all. Please drop off at the Teen or Children’s Desk. |
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Booktastic Summer Kick-Off Mon | Jun 3 | 5:30-7:30pm All Ages: Family Event What better way to kick off summer at the library than a book-themed extrav- aganza? Come check out our summer kick-off event for booklovers of all ages to enjoy bookish-themed crafts, a snack, and games inspired by your favorite children's books and book characters. There will even be a chance to win some books for your home library. It’s fun for the whole family! |
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Free to Read: Adult Reading Challenge Jun 3 - Aug 3 Celebrate the freedom to read at your library with the Free to Read Adult Summer Reading Challenge! Ever wanted to dip your toe into reading fantasy? Interested in joining one of our book clubs or attending one of our excellent programs? Your Largo Public Library provides a multitude of services, programs, and access to information for all—and, of course, books! Explore new genres, try out a new service, and read this summer to win. The Free to Read Adult Summer Reading Challenge will run from June 3rd through August 3rd, a great way to learn more about all the library has to offer. Stop by for your bingo card to explore and celebrate all things library and reading. Each Bingo (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) will win you a branded Free to Read prize and an entry for our grand prize drawing. Complete all 25 squares for extra entries to our Grand Prize literary-themed basket! |
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Virtual Adult Trivia Wed | Jun 5 | 6:00pm Online Only Get ready to shake it off with our Taylor Swift-themed trivia night! Whether you're a Swiftie aficionado or just love a good challenge, we've got questions that will make you feel 22 again! Prizes await the top Swifties of the night and the code to join the Quizizz game session will be given out in Zoom during the program. Must be 18+. Registration required.
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Creating a Pollinator Garden
Mon | Jun 17 | 2:00pm
Learn how you can attract beautiful butterflies and their pollinator friends from Master Gardener Linda Smock. Registration required. |
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Chapter Chat Wed |Jun 12 | 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 | Jun 26 | 6:00pm Jenkins Wing - Room C 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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Android 101 Mon | Jun 10 | 2:00pm Adult Programming Room Come in to learn basic Android tips! Brush up on your Android skills with this beginner level Android class. Being you Android devices and any needed passwords! |
Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy: The Basics and a Bit Beyond Sat | Jun 15 | 11:00am | Jenkins Wing - Rooms A&B and Zoom Hybrid Program: Online (Zoom) or Jenkins Wing - Rooms A & B Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are revolutionizing family history research. This comprehensive and forward-looking discussion will delve into the evolution and current state of AI in genealogy, tracing its journey from its early developments to its recent revolutionary impact, to today, and beyond. We will explore how the fascinating interplay of genealogy, technology, and language are changing genealogy research and analysis. Gain insights into both of the triumphs and challenges as AI integrates into genealogy including practical applications and ethical considerations. What are the exciting prospects of new AI tools for specialized tasks in genealogy?! Get ready to explore how we got here and where we're headed in the dynamic world of AI genealogy. |
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The Pilgrims They Left Behind Tue | Jun 11 | 1:00pm | Local History Room & Zoom The 102 who got on the Mayflower are famous. But what about those who didn't make it on to the ship for that fateful voyage? This is the little-known backstory of the heroes who allowed the Pilgrims the freedom to travel. Those who were imprisoned, leaders who were needed by the flock who couldn't go and even those who were afraid of taking the trip. These unsung heroes allowed the famous pilgrims to have their spotlight in history. Now we turn the spotlight on them. 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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Teen Thursdays Thu | Jun 6, 13, & 27 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Room Hang out, play some games, and make some crafts with us! |
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Teen Summer Series Tue | Jun 11, 18, & 25 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Program Room
Join us on Tuesday nights this summer for new activities! Jun 11 – Paint-Along Jun 18 – Jewelry-Making Jun 25 – Jumbo Bad Art |
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Teen Sensory Hours Wed| Jun 19 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Program Room Enjoy a sensory-friendly quiet space with fidgets, weighted objects, and other tools to promote a calming environment. |
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Reactory Factory Rocks: The Sound of Science Wed | Jun 12 | 2:00pm Science sure sounds good, especially when it's rock’n with cool beats, games on musical rocks, and sing-along dance moves. DJ Dan and Dr. Reacto teach the science of sound, geology, dinosaur bones, and a whole lot more in this musical and interactive program. |
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Reading Doesn't Stink! Mon | Jun 17 | 6:00pm Ages 5 - 12 Did you know you could have a pet skunk in Florida? Come learn all about these cuddly critters and maybe even meet some! Don’t worry these skunks won’t spray you! |
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