Upcoming Events

Baby Sign Language: (Ages 0-3) Wednesdays, 9:30 am. These fun and interactive classes will teach you how to sign naturally while interacting with your child through daily routines, playtime, story time and music.

Practice your English conversational skills. Different topics will be covered each week to help you learn how to communicate in everyday situations.

Story Tots: (Ages 19 months – 5 years) Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Young ones will develop early literacy skills as they participate in an interactive story time followed by a take & make craft.

Receive assistance learning about the citizenship and naturalization process and preparation for the citizenship exam.

Aspiring teen writers (ages 12-18) can join local author Laura Kepner for a teen writing group.

Share your work and get helpful feedback from Laura and peers.

Join local author Laura Kepner for a tween creative writing group. 

TBUS volunteers lead you in song and share players techniques. Grow your musical skills. Learn about TBUS events. Bring your own Ukulele or check-out a Ukulele starter kit at the library. A family friendly program. 

Free play with baby/toddler/preschool toys set out in the library Youth Zone. 

Gain the skills and tools needed to drive safely on today’s roads and learn rules and hazards of the road. There are no tests to pass—just information to keep you safe on the road!

VITA is an IRS-sponsored program, locally run by United Way Suncoast. VITA provides free tax preparation by trained IRS-certified volunteers. Get assistance with late returns, amended returns, and extensions filed earlier in the year.

SHINE provides free, unbiased, and confidential health insurance counseling.

Join author Kristen Hare for the launch of her new book, Hotels, Motels, and Inns of Florida (Reedy Press, August 2024), which inspires virtual and real-life travel to discover Florida’s historic gems and beloved accommodations.

One-on-one technology tutoring covering tablets, smartphones, eReaders, Windows, and Mac.

Thirty minute appointments available.

Enjoy special time with your baby while you listen to stories, sing songs, learn knee bouncers, twinkle lights, and enjoy bubbles!  

Ages birth - 18 months. 

Gain the skills and tools needed to drive safely on today’s roads and learn rules and hazards of the road. There are no tests to pass—just information to keep you safe on the road!

One-on-one technology tutoring covering tablets, smartphones, eReaders, Windows, and Mac.

One hour appointments available.

Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs. Located in the Youth Area inside the library. 

Take home your very own Kids' book bag to enjoy. Each bag will include a children's book for you to keep, plus other little goodies! 

Teen volunteers will be at the library to help students grades K-8 with their homework. First come, first served. 

Sign-in at the Children's Desk when you arrive. 

One-on-one technology tutoring covering tablets, smartphones, eReaders, Windows, and Mac.

One hour appointments available.

For additional details, please email Sabila Beganovic at sbeganovic@pplc.us

***Class will be held at the Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center in the Education Building***

This month's title is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

For additional details, please email Sabila Beganovic at sbeganovic@pplc.us.

***Class will be held at the Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center in the Education Building***

Zumbini: (Ages 0-5 years) 10:30 am. Zumbini combines music and movement to create a fun bonding experience! Sing, dance, and play together while developing your little one’s social, cognitive, emotional, and motor skills.