July 22
Handwork Circle
Land O’ Lakes Library offers Handwork Circle, a program intended for adults and teens who have previous handwork experience. Bring a project and meet with others who enjoy crocheting, knitting, counted cross stitch or hand sewing. All Makerspace programs require closed-toe shoes and a completed waiver. 813-929-1214
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Baby Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library offers a Baby Storytime designed to instill the love of reading in children at an early age. The lap-sit program is suitable for babies up to age 1 and their caregivers. 813-929-1214
10:15-10:35 or 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Storytime
Regency Park Library hosts a Storytime for children in early literacy stages. 727-861-3049
10:15-11 a.m. or 11:15-noon; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Preschool Storytime
Children, ages 3-5, listen to stories and songs during Preschool Storytime at Hugh Embry Library. 352-567-3576
10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Chair Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library offers a chair yoga class. Call 813-780-0064 to register.
10:30-11:30 or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library offers an Ingenuity Lab for students in kindergarten through fifth grade with materials and activities that encourage children to create and explore. Waivers must be signed beforehand. 352-567-3576
2:30-7 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Chess Club
New River Library hosts Chess Master-rated coach Rick McKnight for lessons and games. The program is geared for grades 4-12. Intermediate and advanced players can play from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Beginners can play from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration required. 813-788-6375
3:30-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Mat Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library invites adults to join instructor Michelle Mack for a mat yoga session. Bring a mat. 813-780-0064
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Chess Club
The Hugh Embry Chess Club, a U.S. Chess Federation affiliate, meets weekly and is open to all ages and skill levels at Hugh Embry Library. 352-567-3576
5:15-7:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Conversation Corner
Improve reading, writing and speaking with tutor support at Land O’ Lakes Library. 813-929-1214
6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Trained tutors help adults improve English reading, writing and speaking skills at Wesley Chapel Library. Designed for ESL learners and those wanting to build literacy skills. 352-518-5064
6-7:30 p.m.; 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Book Club
The Ales and Tales Book Club discusses “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride at In the Loop Brewing. The club is recommended for ages 21 and older. 813-929-1214
6-7 p.m.; 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
July 23
Woodworking
Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults (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. 813-929-1214
9-10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-noon, noon-1:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Storytime Fun!
Zephyrhills Public Library invites toddlers and preschoolers for a fun, interactive storytime filled with reading, singing and dancing. 813-780-0064
10-10:20 a.m. or 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Preschool Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library invites ages 3-5 and their caregivers for stories and songs. 813-929-1214
10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Preschool Storytime
Regency Park Library invites ages 3-5 and their caregivers for stories, songs and activities. 727-861-3049
11:15 a.m.-noon; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Ingenuity Lab
Students in grades K-5 work on open art projects during Ingenuity Lab: Hot Air Balloon at Hugh Embry Library. 352-567-3576
2:30-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Mat Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library invites adults to join instructor Michelle Mack for a mat yoga session. Bring a mat. The library does not provide one. 813-780-0064
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Yarn for a Cause
New River Library invites yarn enthusiasts to a weekly gathering to share projects, tips and conversation. 813-788-6375
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
July 24
Toddler Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library presents stories and songs for toddlers ages 1-2 and caregivers. 813-929-1214
9:45-10:05 a.m., 10:15-10:35 a.m. and 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Hugh Embry Library invites adults learning English, or English speakers seeking to improve, for practice with trained tutors. 352-567-3576
10-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Escape Room
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers an escape room, Escape the Museum, for ages 9 and older. The escape room happens hourly. Register in advance at pascolibraries.libnet.info.
10:15 a.m.-5 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library allows children to create crafts at its makerspace. Waivers required. 352-567-3576
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Ukulele Jam
The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society holds a jam session intended for intermediate to advanced players at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
1-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Spill the Tea Book Club
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts a discussion of “Home Sweet Homicide” by Craig Rice. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
July 25
Back to School
The Church at Myrtle Lake hosts its annual Back to School Drive Thru for children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks and school supplies will be distributed while supplies last. myrtlelake.org
9-11 a.m.; 2017 Reigler Road, Land O’ Lakes
Free Art Closet
Centennial Park Library opens its community art supply closet with free materials including beads, yarn, paint and brushes. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and community donations. Register in advance at pascolibraries.libnet.info.
10:10 a.m.-noon; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Supersized Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts a storytime with stories, songs and dance. 813-929-1214
10:15-11 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Escape Room
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers an escape room, Escape the Museum, for ages 9 and older. The escape room happens hourly. Register in advance at pascolibraries.libnet.info.
10:15 a.m.-5 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Conversation Corner
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center hosts casual conversation practice for adults. Supplies provided. 727-815-7126
3-4:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Conversation Corner
Trained tutors help English as a second language learners and English-speaking learners with English reading, writing and speaking skills at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 to register.
3-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Christmas in July
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Zephyrhills hosts a Christmas in July boutique, bake sale and community day in downtown Zephyrhills. Visit boutique vendors and buy baked goods. gfwcwomansclubofzephyrhills.com
4-9 p.m.; 38545 5th Ave., Zephyrhills
Lakeside Market
Lakeside Market offers vendors, craft beer, mimosas, food truck and music at In the Loop Brewing. intheloopbrewingcompany.com
6-10 p.m.; 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
July 26
Tampa Theatre
Tampa Theatre’s Big Picture series screens the PG-13-rated film “Little Women” at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. 727-815-7126
2-5 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
July 27
Handwork Circle
Land O’ Lakes Library offers Handwork Circle, a program intended for adults and teens who have handwork experience. Bring a project and meet with others who enjoy crocheting, knitting, counted cross stitch or hand sewing. All Makerspace programs require closed-toe shoes and a waiver. 813-929-1214
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Baby Storytime
Ms. Becky leads stories and songs during Baby Storytime at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. 727-815-7126
10:15-10:50 or 11-11:45 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library offers an Ingenuity Lab with materials and activities that encourage children to create and explore. Waivers must be signed beforehand. 352-567-3576
10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
July 28
Medicare/Medicaid
Adults get help applying for the QMB state buy-in program to help pay for Medicare part B premium. Help is also available for applying for Medicaid and food stamps. Call José Rodríguez at 813-420-3013 for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
