Happy New Year from Hugh Embry Library!

Start off the new year on a high note at Hugh Embry Branch Library!

Just look at what's happening in January.

The Friends of Hugh Embry Book Bazaar has a new weekend!  Join us on the second full weekend of the month for great bargains on used books, videos, CD's and more.  Friday 1/14 and Saturday 1/15, 11:00 to 2:30.

Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore will be all the buzz at our Book Discussion Group.  Tuesday, January 18 at 2:00 PM.

Toy Story 3 will be the feature presentation at our Family Movie Matinee on Saturday, January 22 at 2:00 PM.

Do you have a new eReader (Nook, Sony, PanDigital, Kobo, NextBook, etc)?  Learn how to download free e-books from the library.  Have an MP3 player?  Borrow free audiobooks from us.  We'll show you how on Thursday, January 27 at 11:00 AM.

Do you know a young patron with special needs?

We have a great collection of Adaptive Toys for patrons with special needs.  The toys, with their specially-designed switches, can be enjoyed by persons with varying abilities and disabilities.  Simply do a keyword search in our catalog for “Adaptive Toy” or see photos of these toys on the Adaptive Toy picture wall at our website.

Come to the library...where the only limit is your imagination.

pascolibraries.org

Books are just the beginning!

Questions?  Call us at 352-567-3576.

Free eBooks! No Due Dates. No Holds to Make. Yours Forever!

The Pasco County Library System is pleased to announce our new customized access to Project Gutenberg! Need to read a classic right away? Is it all checked out from the library? Is the library already closed and you need to read it before Monday morning?


No need to wait. Go to our Project Gutenberg page on the pascolibraries.org website and download the book you need. Read it right on your computer or download it to your eReader (Nook, Sony eReader, PanDigital, Kobo, etc etc)!

Project Gutenberg provides the full-text of thousands of classics and other books--all free! Pascolibraries.org provides visual links to hundreds and hundreds of these titles. Our links allow you to download the books in the format that can be used by the most popular eReaders on the market. Just click on the book cover of the book you want to read.

Have questions? Call your local branch library. We will gladly assist our patrons in using this service.

pascolibraries.org
Books are just the beginning.

Thursday, December 23 at 3:30 PM -- TAB Meeting and Teen Gaming

Teens, come at 3:30 for the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting, where you can meet our newly elected TAB president, vice-president, and secretary. We'll discuss upcoming teen activities and new books and graphic novels you're hoping to see. At 4 PM, stay for Teen Gaming -- we'll try out our two new Wii games, DragonballZ 3, and Super Smash Brothers Brawl! Thanks to our generous Friends of Hugh Embry for their support of our programs.

Who: Teens (Grades 6-12)
What: TAB and Teen Gaming
When: Thursday, December 23, 2010
Time: 3:30 PM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Tuesday, December 21 at 2 PM -- Hugh Embry Book Discussion Group

Join us as we discuss David Sedaris's Holidays on Ice, as we get into the season -- sort of! -- with the dark humor of David Sedaris. Hugh Embry Book Club always welcomes new members! Light refreshments.

Who: Adults
What: Hugh Embry Library Book       Discussion Group
When: Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

FREE Downloads from Project Gutenberg!

The Pasco County Library System is pleased to announce our new customized access to Project Gutenberg! Need to read a classic right away?  Is it all checked out from the library?  Is the library already closed and you need to read it before Monday morning?

No need to wait.  Go to our Project Gutenberg page on the pascolibraries.org website and download the book you need.  Read it right on your computer or download it to your eReader (Nook, Sony eReader, PanDigital, Kobo, etc etc)! 

Project Gutenberg provides the full-text of thousands of classics and other books--all free!  Pascolibraries.org provides visual links to hundreds and hundreds of these titles.  Our links allow you to download the books in the format that can be used by the most popular eReaders on the market.  Just click on the book cover of the book you want to read.

Have questions?  Call your local branch library.  We will gladly assist our patrons in using this service.

pascolibraries.org
Books are just the beginning.

Friday, December 17 at 2 PM -- Senior Holiday Social & Cards

Seniors, enjoy a festive sing-a-long, games, prizes and holiday refreshments, followed by your favorite card games!
Bring a friend or two! Thanks to Friends of Hugh Embry Library for their generous support of all our programming.
Note our new time: 2 PM!

Who: Adults
What: Senior Holiday Social & Cards
When: Friday, December 17, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Hugh Embry Branch Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Thursday, December 16 at 4 PM -- Teen Anime/Manga: Draw Manga with Sabi!

Teens, we have a special guest this week, Sabi Saotome, who'll teach us how to draw manga! This is a free activity and Sabi is great! Come join the fun!

Who: Teens (Grades 6-12)
What: Teen Anime/Manga: Draw Manga with Sabi!
When: Thursday, December 16, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Hugh Embry Branch Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Thursday, December 16 at 11 AM -- Email Basics

If you're a beginner at email, and want to know how to set up a free email account, open and read your emails, send emails, get rid of pesky spam, and much more, this is the class for you! It's free. Bring your laptop, or just follow along.

Who: Adults
What: Email Basics
When: Thursday, December 16, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Hugh Embry Branch Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Wednesday, December 15 at 6 PM -- After Work Craft Hour: Découpage

Adults, join us for a free découpage class! All materials are supplied thanks to our generous Friends of Hugh Embry Library. Please call first (352-567-3576) to reserve a space, since there is a waiting list for this class.

Who: Adults
What: After Work Craft Hour: Découpage
When: Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hugh Embry Branch Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Saturday, December 11 at 2 PM -- Tween Fun Factory

Tweens! If you're 8-12 years old, come out to the library for gaming and holiday-themed crafts! It's free and it's fun! Many thanks to Friends of Hugh Embry Library, who support  our programming so generously.

Who: Tweens (ages 8-12)
What: Tween Fun Factory
When: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Friday, December 10 at 3 PM -- Tween Gaming!

Tweens, bring your friends and have fun on a Friday Wii games, Xbox, and your favorite board games -- try Apples to Apples -- you'll love it!


Who: Tweens (ages 8-12)
What: Tween Gaming
When: Friday, December 10, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Thursday, December 9 at 4 PM -- TAB Meeting and Teen Minute to Win It!

Teens (Grades 6-12), come to the TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting, and give us your programming ideas. Then stay for Teen Minute to Win It! It's fun, looks easy, but isn't as easy as it looks! Prizes for winners of each game, and refreshments, all courtesy our generous Friends of Hugh Embry Library.

Who: Teens (Grades 6-12)
What: TAB & Teen Minute to Win It
When: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: Hugh Embry Branch Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Thursday, December 9 at 11 AM -- Laptop Basics

If you are a beginner at laptops, this is the class for you. Bring your laptop, or just follow along -- and be sure to bring your questions! This is a free class.

Who: Adults
What: Laptop Basics
When: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Hugh Embry Library

Questions? Call 352-567-3576

SCORE Workshop for Wed. Dec. 8 at 5:30 pm CANCELLED

We are sorry to announce that this class has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope the class will be rescheduled soon. Please stay tuned to our blog for the latest updates! Thank you.

Who: Adults
What: SCORE Workshop: How to Write a Grant Proposal
When: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 , 5:30 p.m. (CANCELLED)
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576