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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Summer Showtime: Harold & The Purple Crayon

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Panasoffkee Community Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Ha...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.

Twist for Tales

Twist for Tales

All Day
Pinellas Plaza Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Need help deciding what to read next? Twist the handle to get some inspiration for your next read.

Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Need help deciding what to read next? Twist the handle to get some inspiration for your next read.

photograph of Chef Warren Caterson

Seafood 101

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room 120 at Belvedere Library
Program Type:
Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library
Age Group:
General Interest, Adult (19+)
Event Details:

Something smells fishy, but it won't be your cooking. Intimidated by seafood? Learn tips and recipes and take the mystery out of this healthy entrėe.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Belvedere Library
Room: Conference Room 120
Age Group: General Interest, Adult (19+)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Something smells fishy, but it won't be your cooking. Intimidated by seafood? Learn tips and recipes and take the mystery out of this healthy entrėe.

Cast Your Vote

All Day
Programming Space at Pinellas Plaza Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Monday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Monday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Cast Your Vote

All Day
E.C. Rowell Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Monday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Library Branch: E.C. Rowell Library
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Monday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

The Prokids Show logo

ProKids Magic Show

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Space at Pinellas Plaza Library
Program Type:
Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Age Group:
General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Event Details:

Blending magic, fun, and inspiring messages, this educational performance is designed to engage and captivate young minds. With a focus on reinforcing core values like respect, kin...

Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Blending magic, fun, and inspiring messages, this educational performance is designed to engage and captivate young minds.

Cast Your Vote

All Day
Panasoffkee Community Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Tuesday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Tuesday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Adult Coloring

Colorful Escapes

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 120 at Belvedere Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest, Adult (19+)
Event Details:

Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! You are cordially invited to a calm, informal setting where adults can use the healing power of art to decompress, explore their creativity, a...

Library Branch: Belvedere Library
Room: Conference Room 120
Age Group: General Interest, Adult (19+)
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore!

A promotional poster for "Rock n Roll, Swing & Soul" features a performer, a vintage microphone, and a large Elvis Presley projection. Surrounded by legendary musicians, it highlights a multimedia show with singing, dancing, humor, and custom videos.

Rock n' Roll, Swing n' Soul

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Panasoffkee Community Library
Program Type:
Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library
Age Group:
General Interest, Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Event Details:

An exciting, multi-media show filled with great music, singing, stories, humor & dancing.No Registration Required 

Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: General Interest, Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library
Event Details:

An exciting, multi-media show filled with great music, singing, stories, humor & dancing.

No Registration Required


 

Jumping Frog

Summer Reading-The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at E.C. Rowell Library
Program Type:
Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Age Group:
General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Event Details:

Step back in time and experience the excitement of the California Gold Rush like never before! Through a unique blend of music, folk-art puppetry, and the comic characters.No Regis...

Library Branch: E.C. Rowell Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Step back in time and experience the excitement of the California Gold Rush like never before! Through a unique blend of music, folk-art puppetry, and the comic characters.

No Registration Required


 

Cast Your Vote

All Day
Programming Space at Bushnell Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Wednesday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Library Branch: Bushnell Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Wednesday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Family Game Day

Summer Reading-Family Game Day

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 120 at Belvedere Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of classic games, card games, board games, and more—there’s something for everyone! Bring your competitive spirit or just come to have fun and make great memories.N...

Library Branch: Belvedere Library
Room: Conference Room 120
Age Group: General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of classic games, card games, board games, and more—there’s something for everyone! Bring your competitive spirit or just come to have fun and make great memories.

No Registration Required

Twist for Tales

Twist for Tales

All Day
Pinellas Plaza Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Need help deciding what to read next? Twist the handle to get some inspiration for your next read.

Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Need help deciding what to read next? Twist the handle to get some inspiration for your next read.

Photo of Women's Army Corps

The 6888th United States Army Central Postal Directory Battalion

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library
Age Group:
General Interest, Adult (19+)
Event Details:

The 6888th US Army Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all-black unit of the WAC (Women's Army Corps) to serve overseas during the war. Celebrate the unique a...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: General Interest, Adult (19+)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library
Event Details:

The 6888th US Army Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all-black unit of the WAC (Women's Army Corps) to serve overseas during the war. Celebrate the unique and historic contribution of these extraordinary and adventurous wom

The Wild Robot

Summer Showtime: The Wild Robot

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Bushnell Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

The Wild Robot (rated PG, runtime: 104 minutes)After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds ...

Library Branch: Bushnell Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Wild Robot (rated PG, runtime: 104 minutes)

Cast Your Vote

All Day
Belvedere Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Friday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, then check how your selection compares. 

Library Branch: Belvedere Library
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Friday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, then check how your selection compares. 

Able, Stable & Well

Able, Stable & Well

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at E.C. Rowell Library
Age Group:
General Interest, Adult (19+)
Event Details:

A falls prevention program designed to minimize accidental falls, focusing on helping individuals stay safe, strong, and independent.

Open
Required
Library Branch: E.C. Rowell Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: General Interest, Adult (19+)
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

A falls prevention program designed to minimize accidental falls, focusing on helping individuals stay safe, strong, and independent.

Family Game Day

Summer Reading-Family Game Day

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Panasoffkee Community Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of classic games, card games, board games, and more—there’s something for everyone! Bring your competitive spirit or just come to have fun and make great memories.N...

Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18), Adult (19+)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of classic games, card games, board games, and more—there’s something for everyone! Bring your competitive spirit or just come to have fun and make great memories.

No Registration Required

 

Cast Your Vote

All Day
Programming Space at Pinellas Plaza Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Monday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Monday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Cast Your Vote

All Day
E.C. Rowell Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Monday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Library Branch: E.C. Rowell Library
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Monday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Cast Your Vote

All Day
Panasoffkee Community Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Tuesday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Let us know what you think! Every Tuesday, vote on an interesting question! Use a tally mark to cast your vote, and then check how your selection compares. 

Adult Coloring

Colorful Escapes

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Bushnell Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed
Age Group:
General Interest, Adult (19+)
Event Details:

Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! You are cordially invited to a calm, informal setting where adults can use the healing power of art to decompress, explore their creativity, a...

Library Branch: Bushnell Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: General Interest, Adult (19+)
Program Type: Self-Directed
Event Details:

Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore!

The Broken Fife Book Cover

The Broken Fife-Local Author Book Presentation

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room 162 at Pinellas Plaza Library
Age Group:
General Interest, Adult (19+)
Event Details:

A compelling and emotionally charged historical novel! The blend of love, war, moral dilemmas, and redemption creates a powerful narrative. The fife serves as a strong symbol throu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Conference Room 162
Age Group: General Interest, Adult (19+)
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

A compelling and emotionally charged historical novel! The blend of love, war, moral dilemmas, and redemption creates a powerful narrative. The fife serves as a strong symbol throughout— past, identity, and ultimately redemption.

 

Rock Painting

Summer Reading-Krafty Kids

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Panasoffkee Community Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18)
Event Details:

Rock painting is not only a fun activity, but also a way to  explore your artistic skills.No Registration Required

Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: General Interest, School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5), Teen (13-18)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Rock painting is not only a fun activity, but also a way to  explore your artistic skills.

No Registration Required