Fantasia Barrino to tour in Tampa
TAMPA – Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino is coming to Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. with special guest Anthony Hamilton.
Fantasia first broke onto the scene in 2004 as the Season 3 winner of “American Idol.”
She followed her “American Idol” win with the release of her platinum selling debut album, “Free Yourself” and debuted at No. 1 with her first single “I Believe.” “Truth,” the second single from the album, also claimed the No. 1 spot and remained for 14 weeks.
Fantasia went on to release six additional studio albums, including her self-titled sophomore effort “Back to Me” (2010), “The Definition of…” (2016) and “Christmas After Midnight” (2017).
Joining Fantasia is Grammy Award winning singer Anthony Hamilton, who has achieved global sales of over 50 million albums.
On the web: fantasiaofficial.com anthonyhamilton.com
Aug. 20
Let’s Get Retro
South Holiday Library hosts old-school crafting for adults. Registration required. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
2-4 p.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
ClayWorks Open Studio (Session 2)
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers the second session of its ClayWorks class, focused on glazing ceramic pieces made in the first session. Participants must attend both classes and complete a safety and liability waiver before starting. For ages 8-18. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
2-4 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Preteen Slime Making
Hugh Embry Library invites students in grades 4-7 to enjoy an hour of slime-making fun. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Chess Club for Kids & Teens
Learn and play chess with Chess Master-rated coach Rick McKnight at New River Library. For grades 4-12. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
3:30-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Mat Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts mat yoga with instructor Michelle Mack. Bring a mat; the library does not provide mats. Space is limited, but registration is not required. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Teen Table
Teens in grades 8-12 can make personalized Rocky Road treats at Regency Park Library. Registration required. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Chess Club
The Hugh Embry Chess Club, a U.S. Chess Federation affiliate, meets weekly and welcomes all ages and skill levels. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
5:15-7:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Viola Recital
Hudson Regional Library hosts a live viola performance, free and open to all ages. Call 727-861-3040 for details.
6-6:30 p.m.; 8012 Library Road, Hudson
Writer’s Corner
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts a monthly writing workshop for adults and high school students in grade 9 and up. Participants share their work and provide constructive feedback. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
English Conversation Corner
Trained tutors at Land O’ Lakes Library help improve reading, writing, and speaking skills for ESL learners and English speakers. Call 813-929-1214 to reserve a seat.
6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Aug. 21
Storytime Fun!
Zephyrhills Public Library invites toddlers and preschoolers for a fun, interactive storytime filled with reading, singing and dancing. Space is limited; registration is not required. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10-10:20 a.m. or 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Tech Help
Hugh Embry Library staff assist with computer and mobile device basics. Bring your own device or use a public computer. Registration required. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Mahjong
Join weekly Mahjong play at Hudson Regional Library. Call 727-861-3040 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 8012 Library Road, Hudson
Baby Storytime
Regency Park Library offers a lap-sit storytime for babies up to 1 year old and their caregivers. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
10:15-10:45 a.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Preschool Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library offers stories and songs for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 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
Preschool Storytime
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites ages 3-5 for stories, songs and fun activities with Ms. Christy. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
SHINE: Medicare 101
New River Library hosts a Medicare overview with SHINE volunteer Geralyn, covering benefits to review each year. Call 727-570-9696 ext. 234 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library Social
Enjoy refreshments and conversation with the Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library. This drop-in event is a chance to meet others, share ideas, and have fun. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:30 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Mahjong at New River
Join volunteer Stefanie for Mahjong at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Preschool Storytime
Regency Park Library offers stories, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
11:15 a.m.-noon; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Tech Help by Appointment
Centennial Park Library offers one-on-one technology help for smartphones, tablets, or computers with volunteer Jon. Available by appointment every other Thursday. Registration required. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
1-3 p.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Free Art Closet
Centennial Park Library’s Free Art Closet offers supplies such as jewelry findings, beads, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, brushes, paint, art books, and more, to make art accessible to all. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Made possible by the Friends of the Centennial Park Library and community donors. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
3-4:50 p.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Mat Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts mat yoga with instructor Michelle Mack. Bring a mat; the library does not provide mats. Space is limited, but registration is not required. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Tween Try It: DIY Rocky Road
Tweens in grades 4-7 can make personalized Rocky Road treats at Regency Park Library. Registration required. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
4:30-5:30 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Teen Volunteer Orientation and Training
Centennial Park Library offers orientation for new teen volunteers and training for current volunteers. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
5-6 p.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Yarn for a Cause
Join fellow yarn enthusiasts at New River Library to share projects and tips. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Artisan Vibes: Beaded Plants
South Holiday Library offers its monthly adult crafting and networking event, featuring beaded plant making. Registration required. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Aug. 22
Thrifty Crafters
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts a creative and thrifty craft project session. Registration required. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
9:30-10:30 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Toddler Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library offers storytime for toddlers ages 1-2 and their caregivers. 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
English Conversation Corner
Hugh Embry Library offers English language learning with trained tutors for adults, including ESL learners and English speakers wanting to improve reading and writing skills. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Book Sale
The Friends of the New River Library host a summer book sale. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Arts & Crafts Fair
Zephyrhills Public Library offers arts and craft supplies for a donation to the Friends of the Library. Items include yarn, tulle, glass jars, blocks of wood and more, plus some completed projects from the Thrifty Crafters program. Most items are available for a donation of your choosing; some will be priced. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
Noon-4:30 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Ukulele Jam with TBUS
Join the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society for a jam session at Hugh Embry Library, intended for intermediate to advanced players. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
1-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Creative Coloring for Adults
South Holiday Library offers weekly coloring for relaxation, with materials provided including gel pens, colored pencils, markers, and coloring pages. Presented by the Friends of the South Holiday Library. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Aug. 23
Arts & Crafts Fair
Zephyrhills Public Library offers arts and craft supplies for a donation to the Friends of the Library. Items include yarn, tulle, glass jars, blocks of wood and more, plus some completed projects from the Thrifty Crafters program. Most items are available for a donation of your choosing; some will be priced. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
9-11:30 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Photography Workshop
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers a hands-on class with stations to practice using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for correct photo exposure. For ages 16+. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Book Sale
The Friends of the New River Library host a summer book sale. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Centennial Park Library offers a safe space for tweens and teens ages 12-17 to learn and play Dungeons and Dragons. Character creation help is available; pre-made characters must be level 3 or lower. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
1-3 p.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
BayCare Health Screening
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts free health screenings including blood pressure, lipid, BMI, and glucose checks via finger stick. Screenings take about 10-15 minutes per person. Walk-ins welcome. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
1-4 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Coding Workshop for Teens: Part 2
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center hosts the second day of a two-part teen coding workshop. Learn to build a game using the Kaplay.js library through live coding. Participants may bring a laptop or borrow one. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
2-4 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Tai Chi
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts Tai Chi with Dan Suede for adults of all skill levels. Please bring a yoga mat. Sponsored by the Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
English Conversation Corner
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites adults 18+ to practice English speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a casual setting with trained tutors. Materials provided. No registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
3-4:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
English Conversation Corner
Trained tutors at New River Library help improve reading, writing, and speaking skills for ESL learners and English speakers. Call 813-788-6375 to reserve a seat.
3-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Aug. 25
Baby Bookworms Story Time
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers a lap-sit storytime with rhymes, songs, and interactive play for infants up to 18 months and their caregivers. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Chair Yoga
Land O’ Lakes Library offers beginner-friendly chair yoga taught in seated and standing positions using a chair as a prop. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Story Explorers
Regency Park Library explores Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault with crafts, games, sensory activities, and more. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Republican Club
The Republican Club of Central Pasco hosts Kevin Steele, Republican member for the 55th district of the Florida House of Representatives, at Heritage Park. The club offers refreshments at 6 p.m. Call Sandy Graves at 813-817-3011 for details.
6:30 p.m.; 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Not Done Book Club
South Holiday Library’s book club meets at BarrieHaus Beer Co., Trinity, to discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Copies are available at the library and digitally through eContent services. Recommended for ages 21+. Registration required. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
6-8 p.m.; 9945 Trinity Blvd., Trinity
Aug. 26
Medicare/Medicaid & SNAP Help
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts assistance with applying for the QMB state buy-in program to help pay for Medicare Part B, Medicaid, and SNAP (food stamps). Contact José Rodríguez at 813-420-3013 for details.
9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Career Source
Centennial Park Library hosts Career Source for help with job searches, resumes, interview preparation, and EmployFlorida assistance. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Book Sale
Browse books at the Friends of the Library’s weekly patio sale. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Woodworking Open Build
Land O’ Lakes Library offers time to use Makerspace tools for approved projects. Bring your own plans and materials. Ages 18+ or ages 9+ with an accompanying guardian. Closed-toe shoes and completed Makerspace forms required. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Toddler Storytime
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center hosts a ticketed program with stories, songs, and imaginative play for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Tickets are available at the service desk on a first-come, first-served basis, one per child present. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:10-10:40 a.m., 10:50-11:20 a.m., or 11:30 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Storytime
South Holiday Library offers stories, songs, games, and a craft for ages 3-5. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Storytime
Hudson Regional Library offers stories, songs, and dancing for young children and their caregivers. Call 727-861-3040 for details.
10:15-11 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m.; 8012 Library Road, Hudson
Toddler Storytime
New River Library offers stories, songs, and dancing for toddlers. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10:15-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Medicare Fraud/Scams
Centennial Park Library hosts SHINE from the Area Agency on Aging for a presentation on scams and fraud affecting older adults. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Homeschool Hangout
Regency Park Library invites elementary homeschoolers to connect, socialize, and participate in educational activities and games while learning about library resources. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Yarn for More
Join fellow yarn enthusiasts at Hugh Embry Library to share projects, tips, and ideas. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
12:15-1:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Mystery Book Club: The Madwomen of Paris
Join the New River Library book club to discuss The Madwomen of Paris by Jennifer Cody Epstein. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Tween/Teen Gaming!
Zephyrhills Public Library offers video and board games for ages 9 and up, with snacks provided. Space is limited, but registration is not required. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Scroll Saw 101
Learn to make wooden toys and projects on the scroll saw at Land O’ Lakes Library. For ages 16+. Closed-toe shoes and completed Makerspace forms required. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
3-5 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Read to the Sharing Our World Therapy Dogs
Practice reading skills with friendly certified therapy dogs at Regency Park Library. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
4:30-5:30 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Tween & Teen Portal Canvas Painting
Tweens ages 9-12 and teens ages 13-17 can join a painting session at South Holiday Library. All materials provided. Registration required. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
4:30-5:30 p.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Free Art Closet
Centennial Park Library’s Free Art Closet offers supplies such as jewelry findings, beads, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, brushes, paint, art books, and more, to make art accessible to all. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Made possible by the Friends of the Centennial Park Library and community donors. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
5-6:50 p.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Learn to Paint and Draw (Better)
Centennial Park Library offers an art class with Earthchild Sarah covering the fundamentals of drawing and painting. For beginners to intermediate artists ages 18+. Registration required. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
5:30-7:30 p.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Middle/High School: Open Craft Studio
New River Library offers a craft studio for grades 6-12, with activities like greeting card making, stamp art, and origami. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
English Conversation Corner
Adults can improve English speaking, reading, and writing skills at Regency Park Library with trained tutors. For ESL learners and English speakers. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
6-7:30 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
