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This event is in the "Belvedere Library" group

Build Your Own National Landmark

3:00pm–4:00pm
Belvedere Library
Library Branch: Belvedere Library
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Participants review photos of iconic national landmarks and learn about their history and significance. Using the provided materials, they will create their own version of a landmark, inspired by what they've learned.

This event is in the "Panasoffkee Community Library" group

Summer Reading Kickoff Event-Bubble Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Panasoffkee Community Library
Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Age Group: School Age (6-11)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Perfect for families, this program combines learning, laughter, and lots of bubbly fun. Get ready for big smiles and even bigger bubbles at the library!

This event is in the "Panasoffkee Community Library" group

Summer Reading Kickoff Event-Face Painting & Balloon Twisting

11:00am–1:00pm
Panasoffkee Community Library
Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (6-11)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the family for a fun event featuring colorful face painting and creative balloon twisting!  

 


 

This event is in the "Pinellas Plaza Library" group

Summer Reading Kickoff Event-Community Resource Fair

2:00pm–4:00pm
Pinellas Plaza Library
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: School Age (6-11)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Connect with local agencies offering support, services, and opportunities for your family and community.

This event is in the "Pinellas Plaza Library" group

Summer Reading Kickoff Event-Dino Adventures Stations

2:00pm–4:00pm
Pinellas Plaza Library
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: School Age (6-11)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Examine real fossil casts, and explore the differences in herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs. Participate in a mini dinosaur excavation & more!

This event is in the "E.C. Rowell Library" group

Ready-Set-Read

10:30am–11:00am
E.C. Rowell Library
Library Branch: E.C. Rowell Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

This entertaining and engaging storytime encourages independent thinking and a lifelong love of learning through reading, talking, singing, and playing while also helping your preschooler develop school readiness skills and friendships. 

This event is in the "Panasoffkee Community Library" group

Tai Chi & Qigong for Seniors

10:30am–11:30am
Panasoffkee Community Library
Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (19+)
Event Details:

Tai Chi and Qigong, designed especially for older adults. These ancient Chinese practices use slow, graceful movements and deep breathing to improve balance, flexibility, and overall wellness.

 

This event is in the "E.C. Rowell Library" group

Krafty Kids

11:00am–11:30am
E.C. Rowell Library
Library Branch: E.C. Rowell Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

Calling all little artists! After storytime, explore art that is especially designed to inspire creativity, imagination, and discovery in preschoolers!

This event is in the "Pinellas Plaza Library" group

Dinosaur Adventures: Jurassic Expedition

11:00am–12:00pm
Pinellas Plaza Library
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: School Age (6-11)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for a thrilling prehistoric journey! Encounter animatronic dinosaurs, dig for real fossils to take home, and enjoy an interactive dinosaur presentation.

This event is in the "Pinellas Plaza Library" group

Streaming with the Library

2:30pm–3:30pm
Pinellas Plaza Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Conference Room 102
Age Group: Adult (19+)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to explore free applications provided by the library for downloading music, streaming movies and television shows, as well as accessing eBooks and eAudiobooks!

This event is in the "Panasoffkee Community Library" group

Tiny Tales

10:30am–11:00am
Panasoffkee Community Library
Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Age Group: Babies 0-24 months
Event Details:

Come in for a cozy lap sit program featuring songs, action rhymes, and simple stories designed to spark early literacy. Stay afterward to play and socialize with other families!

 

This event is in the "Pinellas Plaza Library" group

Summer Movie-Migration

2:00pm–4:00pm
Pinellas Plaza Library
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Conference Room 102
Age Group: School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

The animated film tells the story of a family of ducks dreaming of the perfect getaway vacation. Mack, the overprotective father, cannot take the risk of traveling from New England all the way to Jamaica.

This event is in the "Bushnell Library" group

Ready-Set-Read

11:00am–11:30am
Bushnell Library
Library Branch: Bushnell Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

This entertaining and engaging storytime encourages independent thinking and a lifelong love of learning through reading, talking, singing, and playing while also helping your preschooler develop school readiness skills and friendships. 

This event is in the "Bushnell Library" group

Krafty Kids

11:30am–12:00pm
Bushnell Library
Library Branch: Bushnell Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

Calling all little artists! After storytime, explore art that is especially designed to inspire creativity, imagination, and discovery in preschoolers! 

This event is in the "E.C. Rowell Library" group

Magic Show

2:00pm–3:00pm
E.C. Rowell Library
Library Branch: E.C. Rowell Library
Age Group: School Age (6-11)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Witness mind-blowing magic tricks, incredible illusions, and maybe even learn a trick or two!

This event is in the "Bushnell Library" group

Summer Movie-A Bug's Life

2:00pm–4:00pm
Bushnell Library
Library Branch: Bushnell Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

When a bumbling ant accidentally destroys his colony's food supply, he recruits a band of insect circus performers to help fight off an army of greedy grasshoppers. Updated take on Aesop's fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper."

This event is in the "Pinellas Plaza Library" group

Florida Creature Feature

3:00pm–4:00pm
Pinellas Plaza Library
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Conference Room 102
Age Group: General Interest
Event Details:

Discover the wildlife of Sumter County in this engaging educational series. Learn to identify local mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and aquatic species while exploring their behaviors and habitats.

This event is in the "Pinellas Plaza Library" group

Ready-Set-Read

10:00am–10:30am
Pinellas Plaza Library
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

This entertaining and engaging storytime encourages independent thinking and a lifelong love of learning through reading, talking, singing, and playing while also helping your preschooler develop school readiness skills and friendships.

This event is in the "Belvedere Library" group

AI for Seniors

10:00am–11:00am
Belvedere Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Belvedere Library
Room: Conference Room 120
Age Group: Adult (19+)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the realm of AI and its applications. Understand the concept of a "Hallucination," identify scams, and much more! You are welcome to bring your devices to engage with the demonstration and pose any inquiries.

This event is in the "Pinellas Plaza Library" group

Krafty Kids

10:30am–11:00am
Pinellas Plaza Library
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

Calling all little artists! After storytime, explore art that is especially designed to inspire creativity, imagination, and discovery in preschoolers!

This event is in the "Panasoffkee Community Library" group

Tai Chi & Qigong for Seniors

10:30am–11:30am
Panasoffkee Community Library
Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (19+)
Event Details:

Tai Chi and Qigong, designed especially for older adults. These ancient Chinese practices use slow, graceful movements and deep breathing to improve balance, flexibility, and overall wellness.

 

This event is in the "Belvedere Library" group

Dinosaur Themed Magic Show

11:00am–12:00pm
Belvedere Library
Library Branch: Belvedere Library
Room: Conference Room 120
Age Group: School Age (6-11)
Program Type: Sponsored by Friends of The Villages Library, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Unearth the Magic – Dig into adventure with dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric fun! This laugh-filled magic and puppetry show brings the past to life with interactive tricks, playful characters, and plenty of surprises for young explorers.

This event is in the "Pinellas Plaza Library" group

Coloring Books & Pencils

2:00pm–4:00pm
Pinellas Plaza Library
Library Branch: Pinellas Plaza Library
Room: Programming Space
Age Group: General Interest
Event Details:

A fun, relaxing, and creative way to unwind and de-stress. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this program is designed to provide a welcoming environment where you can express yourself through color.

This event is in the "Panasoffkee Community Library" group

Summer Movie-Migration

2:00pm–4:00pm
Panasoffkee Community Library
Library Branch: Panasoffkee Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (6-11), Preschool (0-5)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

The animated film tells the story of a family of ducks dreaming of the perfect getaway vacation. Mack, the overprotective father, cannot take the risk of traveling from New England all the way to Jamaica.