Pasco County Library System

Explore a Night at the MAPS Museum, where the exhibits come to life! View genuine museum artifacts, make a craft, play games and win prizes. This event is on Oct. 5 at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Tickets are $10 (plus taxes and fees) per child. Parents are free admission with a valid child’s ticket. Purchase at mapsmuseum.org

Explore the depths of the ocean and the vastness of outer space with our upcoming “Lectures at the Ranch” at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center! Admission to each of these events is FREE along with limited free door prizes and refreshments provided by the Friends of Starkey Ranch Library. Learn more at bit.ly/SRTheatreEvent.

🐬 Ryan Moralevitz • Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Conservationist, artist, and author on a mission to inspire awe for marine life.

🚀 Nicole Stott • Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Astronaut, artist, and author on a cosmic journey to make a difference for Earth.

Gear up for safety 🚲 The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office is hosting a FREE bike helmet fitting event on September 28 at the West Pasco Government Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to ride with protection, confidence and style!

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano Sponsors Event Offering Free Bike Helmets w/ Fitting

🎨 Unleash your inner artist at Hugh Embry Branch Library throughout National Arts in Education Week (Sept. 9 – Sept. 14)! Our calendar is packed with interactive experiences, artist meet-and-greets, and crafts for all ages. Join the creative fun by viewing more event details at bit.ly/PCLSEvents.

Join us at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center on September 21 for a festive celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Enjoy an array of FREE activities, including vibrant crafts, delicious food demos, fascinating ancient artifacts, and exciting giveaways. Don’t miss this chance to explore these rich cultures! Learn more at bit.ly/SRTheatreEvent.

🏈 Fire the cannons! Libraries and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are teaming up for The Buccaneers Book Blitz. Readers of all ages are invited to gear up and tackle their reading goals for a chance of scoring Buccaneers themed prizes. Sign up now at bit.ly/PCLSBeanstack.

🏴‍☠️ We are also thrilled to announce the release of a special edition Pasco Libraries and Tampa Bay Buccaneers library card – available to all Pasco County residents. Visit your nearby Pasco County Library today!

A closed library doesn’t stop digital checkout 😄 Access our digital collection on Libby any day, any time. Get started today with the Libby app and your Pasco County library card!

REMINDER – All Pasco County Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, September 3. Thank you!

Although it may still be hot outside, the return of Pumpkin Spice marks the unofficial start of fall 😍🍁 What book is a must read every fall season?

Unlock more during your next movie night with your Pasco County library card 🍿 Kanopy has a large collection of free films and series that can be accessed on your smart tv, tablet, computer or mobile device. Visit kanopy.com to start streaming today!

We love seeing DIY projects made at the library go to a good cause 💙 These pet bandanas were made in The Foundry with sewing and Cricut techniques. Like these adorable models? Check out Pasco County Animal Services "Clear the Shelter" event from Aug. 29 – Aug. 31. 🐶🐱

Easily connect to the internet wherever you go with your Pasco County library card 🛜 Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots are available for 21-day checkout as part of our Library of Things. Learn more or place a hold at bit.ly/PCLSHotspot.

📱📚 Access our catalog right at your fingertips with our library app! Download the Aspen LiDA app to browse our entire collection, manage holds, create lists and much more. Learn more by visiting bit.ly/PCLSAspenApp

Happy to our furry reading friends 🐶 Select Pasco County Library branches have programs where children can read aloud to therapy dogs to build confidence and practice their reading skills. View these types of programs and more at bit.ly/PCLSEvents.

All Pasco County Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, September 3. Thank you!

It’s Bonus Borrows week on hoopla 🥳 This week, August 25 to August 31, enjoy a wide selection of eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows, movies, comics and more, without using your monthly borrows. Get started today with your Pasco County library card and the hoopla app or hoopladigital.com

Join us at the library for two enchanting live performances by Cassie and Maggie. These Nova Scotian sisters captivate audiences with a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic tunes paired with bilingual harmonies, lively instruments and intricate step dancing. These concerts are FREE with seating being first come, first seated. Learn more at pascolibraries.org.

🤍 Tuesday, August 27 • 2 PM • Hugh Embry Branch Library
🖤 Wednesday, August 28 • 6 PM • Hudson Regional Library

🐻 Have you signed up for the Smokey Bear Challenge on Beanstack? It’s not too late! Log 300 reading minutes and complete fun activities for a chance to win a library themed tote bag. Join now at bit.ly/PCLSBeanstack to receive a Smokey Bear sticker during your next library visit.

🌱🌷 Looking to start a beautiful garden? Begin by checking out seeds from our Seed Library for FREE! With your Pasco County library card, choose from our vast collection of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds. Seeds are limited to five packs per card holder. Request seeds at bit.ly/PCLSSeedLib.

🐦🌿 Have you ever wondered what birds are singing in your backyard or along a favorite hiking trail? Investigate with a closer look using one of our birdwatching kits – available for checkout with your Pasco County library card! Each backpack includes one adult and one children’s pair of binoculars, bird identification books and pocket field guides. View our birdwatching kits and other Library of Things items at bit.ly/PCLSLibraryThings.

Experience top tribute bands and unforgettable live performances at Starkey Ranch Theatre 🎸 Tickets for each Saturday Sounds concert are $13 plus taxes and fees. Seating is general admission on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours today!

🥁 For more information, visit bit.ly/SRTheatreEvent
🎤 To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/SRTheatreTickets

Join us at Ordinance One on Tuesday, August 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a cool plant swap 🪴 Come say hi and learn all about the awesome things Pasco Libraries offer like our Seed Library, Plant Propagation Library, and Discovery Gardens 😉 See you there!

Are you up for a plant swap? How about meeting with other plant lovers over a pint in downtown New Port Richey?
JOIN US Tuesday, August 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ordinance One to meet friends, learn tips and swap a plant!

Brought to you by Pasco's Food Policy Advisory Council (FPAC), New Port Richey FarmNetNew Port Richey FarmNet and Keep Pasco Beautiful For info on FPAC, visit mypas.co/FPAC.
See you Downtown!

🍳🎨🎧🌿 Celebrate National Relaxation Day with us! Take a well-deserved break and unwind by visiting one of our awesome makerspaces. You can cook something delicious, get creative, listen to music, take a leisurely walk outside, and more at the library! View all our makerspaces and events at pascolibraries.org.

📚✨ Embrace the new school year with Libby by your side! Dive into knowledge and embark on great adventures whenever, wherever with your Pasco County library card and the Libby app. Let’s make this year the best one yet!

The Two Good Soles Shoes and Socks Drive is back! Pasco County Government and Constitutional Officers are gathering footwear for kids in Pasco County schools through October 23, 2024. In 2023, more than 3,000 pairs of shoes and nearly 6,000 pairs of socks were donated to Pasco County! You can donate shoes and socks at New River Library by placing them in the collection box at the library entrance.

🏫 ✏️ We wish everyone a great first day of school! It was wonderful spending time with you this summer, and we're excited to continue the fun throughout the school year! Discover these fun back-to-school stories with your Pasco County library card.

📓 Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School by Kimberly and James Dean

📓 The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

📓 First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg

📓 The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School by Deborah Diesen

📓 The Night Before Preschool by Natasha Wing

📓 The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

LAST CHANCE! – The Library Customer Satisfaction survey ends tomorrow, August 11. We want your feedback about what you enjoy and would like to see at the library. Once you complete the survey, you’ll be automatically entered to win a gift card, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Take it today at: bit.ly/PCLS2024Survey.

Join us at Lectures at the Ranch tomorrow, August 10 at 11:30 a.m. for awesome Lego door prizes and cake, while supplies last, provided by the Starkey Ranch Friends of the Library. Guest speaker Gary McKechnie will tell the captivating story of how Walt Disney brought the most magical place to Florida. Learn more at bit.ly/SRTheatreEvent.