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What’s Happening (02/04/26)

February 4, 2026 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Feb. 4

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library meet at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

2-3 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create crowns and shields during Ingenuity Lab at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

2-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Chess Club 

Chess Master–rated coach Rick McKnight teaches intermediate and advanced players in grades 4-12 at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

3:30-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Mat Yoga

Michelle Mack instructs a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Chess Club 

Chess Master–rated coach Rick McKnight teaches beginners in grades 4-12 at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

4:30-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel 

 

Chess Club

People of all ages and skill levels play in a weekly U.S. Chess Federation–affiliated club at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

5:15-6:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Master Gardener

UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener volunteers explain Gardening of Florida Soil at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

6-7 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

English Conversation Corner

Improve reading, writing and speaking with tutor support at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Feb. 5-16

Tri County Fair

Florida Penguin Productions presents the Tri County Fair at Brown Adventure Farm. The event blends street food with amusements, concerts and a carnival atmosphere. floridapenguinproductions.com/

Various times; 13940 U.S. 301 S., Oxford

 

Feb. 5

Woodworking

Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults ages 18+ (or youth 9+ with guardian) to use Makerspace tools for approved projects. Bring your own plans and materials. Closed-toe shoes and completed Foundry Waiver & Safety Playbook forms required. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

9-10:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.noon; or noon-1:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Storytime Fun!

Toddlers and preschoolers read, sing and dance at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

10-10:20 or 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Support Group

Land O’ Lakes Library hosts an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10-11:30 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create crowns and shields during Ingenuity Lab at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Preschool Storytime

Land O’ Lakes Library invites ages 3-5 and their caregivers for stories and songs. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Mahjong 

Play Mahjong at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Dulcimer Jam

Adults bring a dulcimer and play during a Dulcimer Jam at Hugh Embry Library. The library recommends you have some basic playing skills. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

1-2:30 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Mat Yoga

Michelle Mack instructs a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Yarn for a Cause

Join other yarn enthusiasts for a weekly gathering at New River Library. Participants share projects, tips and inspiration. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Feb. 6

Driver Safety 

Older adults can take an AARP Smart Driver Safety Course at Zephyrhills Public Library. Register in advance. Call Glenn Frances at 904-544-8734 to register.

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Toddler Storytime

Land O’ Lakes Library invites toddlers ages 1-2 and their caregivers for storytime. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

9:45-10:05 a.m., 10:15-10:35 a.m., or 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Crochet 101

Adults learn about crochet during Introduction to Crochet at Land O’ Lakes Library. Materials will be provided. Participants should sign a waiver. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create crowns and shields during Ingenuity Lab at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Bingo

Adults play bingo for prizes at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Chili Dinner

New Horizon Methodist Church hosts its annual chili dinner in the Fellowship Hall. For $10, guests can choose from beef, chicken or vegetable chili, homemade corn muffin, coleslaw, dessert and drink. Take-out will be available. Tickets are sold at the door.

4:30-6:30 p.m.; 32606 Michigan Ave. San Antonio

 

Feb. 7

Turn & Learn

Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults ages 18+ for guided woodturning with skilled mentors during Tri County Woodturners Turn & Learn. Two sessions offered. Prior lathe experience required. Closed-toe shoes and completed Foundry Waiver & Safety Playbook forms required. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

9 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Craft Creations

Children create a Valentine’s Day-themed craft during Craft Creations at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

10-11 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create crowns and shields during Ingenuity Lab at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Read to Rover

Children read to a dog from Alliance of Therapy Dogs during Read to Rover at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10:30-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Book Club

The Saturday Book Club discusses “The Museum of Failures” by Thrity Umrigar at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details. 

10:30-11:30 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Ukulele Jam

Ukulele players are invited to jam with the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details. 

Noon-2 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Painting with Yarn

Children ages 9-12 create designs with yarn during Tween Painting with Yarn at Land O’ Lakes Library. Materials will be provided.  Call 813-929-1214 for details.

2-3:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

English Conversation 

Improve English reading, writing and speaking skills with trained tutors during English Conversation Corner at New River Library. Designed for ESL learners and English speakers seeking to strengthen literacy. Call 813-788-6375 to save a seat.

3-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Feb. 9

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create dragons during Ingenuity Lab: Chinese New Year at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Art Club

The Zephyrhills Art Club meets at the First Baptist Church. The club offers workshops and demonstrations. Guests and members should use the back entrance. Call Sandra Lallemand at (352) 523-1213 for details. 

7 p.m.; 38231 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills

 

Feb. 10

Medicare/Medicaid

Learn about Medicare, Medicaid and food stamps at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call José Rodríguez at 813-420-3013 for details.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Woodworking

Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults ages 18+ (or youth 9+ with guardian) to use Makerspace tools for approved projects. Bring your own plans and materials. Closed-toe shoes and completed Foundry Waiver & Safety Playbook forms required. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Book Sale

The Friends of the Library holds its weekly book sale at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create dragons during Ingenuity Lab: Chinese New Year at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Toddler Storytime  

Toddlers and their caregivers enjoy reading, singing and dancing at New River Library. First come, first served; limited to 25 children and their grownups. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

10:15-11 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Coffee & Care

Older adults can meet CarePatrol staff for coffee and learn about care options during Coffee & Care at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

11 a.m.-noon; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Yarn for More

Yarn enthusiasts work on projects during Yarn for More at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

12:15-1:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Video Game

Youth ages 9 and older play video games during Tween/Teen Gaming at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Yoga

Adults of all skill levels participate in a yoga class at Land O’ Lakes Library. Bring a mat. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

6-7 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Feb. 11

Toddler Storytime

Children up to 2 years old join in stories, songs, movement and other fun activities at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10:15-11 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Baby Storytime

Babies sit on a parent’s lap during Baby Storytime at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10:15-10:45 or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Preschool Storytime

Children listen to stories and songs during Preschool Storytime at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

10:15-11 or 11-11:45 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Chair Yoga

Adults do various poses during Chair Yoga at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

10:30-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Preschool Storytime

Children ages 3-5 enjoy stories, songs and activities during Preschool Storytime at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create dragons during Ingenuity Lab: Chinese New Year at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

2-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Chess Club 

Chess Master–rated coach Rick McKnight teaches intermediate and advanced players in grades 4-12 at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

3:30-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Mat Yoga

Michelle Mack instructs a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Chess Club 

Chess Master–rated coach Rick McKnight teaches beginners in grades 4-12 at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

4:30-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel 

 

Circle Loom 101

Adults learn how to loom during Circle Loom 101 at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

4-6 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Chess Club

People of all ages and skill levels play in a weekly U.S. Chess Federation–affiliated club at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

5:15-6:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Conversation Corner

Improve reading, writing and speaking with tutor support during English Conversation Corner at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Feb. 12

Matinee Concert

Sweet Jazz Tampa Bay, a four-piece live band, performs a “senior-friendly” matinee concert with a variety of old-fashioned holiday classics, love songs and seasonal standards at Harvester Community Church. Admission and parking are free. Donations are appreciated. Call 813-948-2311 for details. 

1:30 to 3 p.m.; 2432 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Republican Club

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club Inc. holds its February meeting at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano will serve as the guest speaker. Doors open at 6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.; 2017 Reigler Road, Land O’Lakes

 

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