Kids get a taste of programming
FORT MYERS – The IMAG History & Science Center will offer children the opportunity to learn about Sphero Minis, an imaginative way for children to learn programming.
Sphero Minis offer intuitive coding and a range of programmable features. For example, kids can program their Sphero Minis to follow unique paths and have races through mazes and obstacle courses.
The program, “Explore the World of Sphero Minis,” takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at IMAG, 2000 Cranford Ave. It is part of the “Science Saturdays at the IMAG” series.
Bringing inspiration to life, “Science Saturdays at the IMAG” are fun-filled, family-friendly programs that feature the science, technology, engineering and math of various topics.
Guests participate in hands-on activities, work on take-home projects or get engaged in interactive displays while having fun.
On the web: theIMAG.org
Sept. 10
Concert
Hugh Embry Library hosts Prelude Academy of the Arts for a music performance. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Cupcake and Create
Students in grades 4–7 make string art at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Chess Club
Chess Master-rated coach Rick McKnight leads lessons and plays for grades 4-12 during Chess Club at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
3:30-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Mat Yoga
Michelle Mack leads a mat yoga class for adults at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Chess Club
Hugh Embry Library hosts its weekly chess club open to all ages and skill levels. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
5:15-7:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Open Studio
Land O’ Lakes Library provides materials and inspiration for open studio painting. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts tutors to help ESL learners and English speakers build literacy skills. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Sept. 11
Storytime Fun!
Toddlers and preschoolers engage in an interactive storytime at Zephyrhills Public Library. 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 provides help with computer and device basics. Registration required. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Preschool Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library invites children 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
Preschool Storytime
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites ages 3–5 for stories and songs. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Medicare Basics
SHINE presents a program on Medicare benefits and updates at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Leather Binding
Hugh Embry Library offers a leather binding program for adults. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
Noon-1 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Mat Yoga
Michelle Mack instructs a yoga class for adults at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Bingo Night
The Wesley Chapel Elks host bingo at Beef O’Brady’s. Half of bingo card sales benefit the Elks.
6 p.m.; 27315 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
9/11 Tribute
Unity North Tampa supports this year’s Unity World Day of Prayer with prayer, music and peaceful contemplation at Unity North Tampa.
6-7 p.m.; 19520 Holly Lane, Lutz
Yarn for a Cause
Yarn enthusiasts meet and share projects at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Meet the Artist Reception
Hugh Embry Library and DCCA host an artist meet-and-greet with a prize drawing. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
6-8 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Sept. 12
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
Down on the Farm
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts a themed sensory activity and craft program. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10-11 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Conversation Corner
Adults practice English literacy with tutors at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Health Screening
BayCare offers health screenings and education at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
1-4 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Printmaking With Ava
Hugh Embry Library offers a printmaking workshop for adults. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Arts Festival
New Tampa Performing Arts Center presents the first day of the 2025 Arts Festival. Day one features free performances by Outcast Theatre (5:45 p.m.), Wattaka Choir (7 p.m.), Cultural Arts Theater (7:45 p.m.) and Jansen Dance Project (8:15 p.m.). The festival continues Sept. 13 and 14. newtampaartscenter.org
5 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Musical
The Carrollwood Players presents “Company,” a production written by Stephen Sondheim about a 35-year-old bachelor that considers marriage. The production continues Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 27. Tickets cost $31 for adults. Students, seniors, military and veterans pay $28. Prices go up within 48 hours and 24 hours of a show. Buy tickets at carrollwoodplayers.org.
8 p.m.; 4333 Gunn Hwy., Tampa
Sept. 13
Ask a Master Gardener
Zephyrhills Public Library invites the community to consult with a Master Gardener. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
9-9:30 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Train Show
Regal Railways presents a model train show/sale with more than 70 tables of vendors at the Hernando Fairgrounds. There will be a running train layout and a test track. Children are welcome to the show. A food vendor will sell food. Admission costs $6 adults. Kids 12 and younger get in free. Prepay at regalrailways.com. Call Joe at 727-244-1341 if interested in vending or details.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 6436 Broad St., Brooksville
Arts Festival
New Tampa Performing Arts Center presents the second day of the 2025 Arts Festival. Day two features free performances by Hillsborough College Music Department (2:15 p.m.), Wharton High School Music (3:30 p.m.), Hat Trick Theatre (4:45 p.m.), Winold Music Festival (5 p.m.), Anna Dance Academy (6 p.m.), USF Musical Theatre Program (6:45 p.m.) and Tampa City Ballet (7:30 p.m.). There will be a 10 a.m. screening of “Beauty and the Beast” (1991). The festival continues Sept. 14. newtampaartscenter.org
9:30 a.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Master Gardener
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts a seminar on growing fruit locally. Registration recommended. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
9:30-10:30 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Teen Volunteering
Land O’ Lakes Library invites teens ages 13–18 to attend orientation for volunteering opportunities. Application required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10-11 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Reading With Rover
Children read aloud to therapy dogs with Highland Canine Connect Dogs at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10-11 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Supersized Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library invites families for stories, songs and dancing. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:15-11:15 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Ask a Master Gardener
Zephyrhills Public Library continues free consultations with a Master Gardener. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10:30-11 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Lit Club
The Lit Club at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center discusses “River of the Gods” by Candice Millard. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Dot Painting
Hugh Embry Library offers a dot painting workshop for adults. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
BayCare Health Screening
BayCare offers free health screenings at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
1-3 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Musical
The Carrollwood Players presents “Company,” a production written by Stephen Sondheim about a 35-year-old bachelor that considers marriage. The production continues Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 27. Tickets cost $31 for adults. Students, seniors, military and veterans pay $28. Prices go up within 48 hours and 24 hours of a show. Buy tickets at carrollwoodplayers.org.
2 & 8 p.m.; 4333 Gunn Hwy., Tampa
String Art
Students in grades K-3 create string art at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
ClayWorks Open Studio
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers open studio time for ceramics. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
2:30-4:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Conversation Corner
Learners practice English skills with tutors at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
3-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Conversation Corner
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers conversation practice for adults. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
3-4:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
One-Man Show
Paul Berge a one-man show, “Every Brilliant Thing” at Carrollwood Center. Tickets cost $12 for members and $15 for general admission. Buy them at carrollwoodcenter.org. There is another show Sept. 14.
8-10 p.m.; 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa
Sept. 14
Arts Festival
New Tampa Performing Arts Center presents the third day of the 2025 Arts Festival. Day three features free performances by Cypress Creek Jazz Band (1 p.m.), Countdown Improv (1:15 p.m.), Rudram Dance Company (2:15 p.m.), Devine Madness Sketch Comedy (3 p.m.), New Tampa Players (3:45 p.m.) and St. Pete Opera (5 p.m.). newtampaartscenter.org
9:30 a.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Rhythms of India
Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, Suhail Yusuf Khan and Shankh Lahiri perform in concert during Rhythms of India at the Tampa Hindu Temple Auditorium. The Shruti Foundation presents the concert. Tickets cost $30 for individuals and $50 for couples. Discounts available for younger children and foundation members. shrutifoundationtampa.org
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 5509 Lynn St., Tampa
Musical
The Carrollwood Players presents “Company,” a production written by Stephen Sondheim about a 35-year-old bachelor that considers marriage. The production continues Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 27. Tickets cost $31 for adults. Students, seniors, military and veterans pay $28. Prices go up within 48 hours and 24 hours of a show. Buy tickets at carrollwoodplayers.org.
2 p.m.; 4333 Gunn Hwy., Tampa
One-Man Show
Paul Berge a one-man show, “Every Brilliant Thing” at Carrollwood Center. Tickets cost $12 for members and $15 for general admission. Buy them at carrollwoodcenter.org.
2-4 p.m.; 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa
Sept. 15
Baby Bookworms
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites infants up to 18 months and their caregivers for rhymes, songs and books. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Intermediate Pottery
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites ages 9-18 with pottery experience to advance their skills. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
3-5 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Teen Advisory Board
Teens ages 13–18 share ideas for future programs at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
4-5:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Marvel Comics
Regency Park Library welcomes Marvel artist Jerry DeCaire for a live comic workshop. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
4-7 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Sept. 16
Medicare/Medicaid
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts assistance with Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP applications. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch break noon-1 p.m.); 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Friends of the Library Book Sale on the Patio
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts a book sale by the Friends of the Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Woodworking Open Build
Land O’ Lakes Library provides tools and assistance for woodworking projects. 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 invites ages 1-3 for songs and stories. Tickets required. 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
Toddler Storytime
Toddlers engage in stories, songs and dancing during a Storytime at New River Library. Space limited. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10:15-11 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Marvel Comics
Hugh Embry Library hosts Marvel artist Jerry DeCaire for a drawing workshop. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
BayCare Heart Health Workshop
BayCare offers a heart health workshop on blood pressure at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
3rd Tuesday Book Club: The Lamplighters
The 3rd Tuesday Book Club discusses “The Lamplighters” by Emma Stonex at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Bingo
Zephyrhills Public Library invites the community to play bingo, win small prizes and meet neighbors. Reservations recommended. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Dungeons & Dragons
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites tweens and teens to join the new D&D Club. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
3-5 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Therapy Dogs
Children practice reading aloud with therapy dogs at Regency Park Library. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
4:30-5:30 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Marvel Comics
Marvel artist Jerry DeCaire leads a comic drawing workshop at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
5-8 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Yoga
Dan Suede leads 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
Women’s a cappella
Suncoast Harmony of Sweet Adelines International, a west-central Florida four-part a cappella women’s chorus, welcomes women who love to sing to its rehearsals Tuesday evenings at Salishan Retirement Living activities room. Professional vocal training or the ability to read music are not prerequisites and all ranges of voices are welcome. suncoast-harmony.com
6:30 p.m.; 191 Astaire Lane, Spring Hill
Rose Society
The Tampa Rose Society meets at Seminole Garden Center. Get your rose pruning tools ready for the season! Join a hands-on tool sharpening workshop and learn expert techniques to keep your rose pruners clean, sharp and in top condition. Bring your tools and master the art of maintenance for a thriving rose garden. There is no cost to attend.
7 p.m.; 5800 Central Ave., Tampa
