14 August 2010

Wednesday, September 1 at 10:15 & 11:00 AM -- Storytime with Miss Lyn Returns!

Storytime with Miss Lyn will return on September 1st! Toddlers ages 1-2 with a parent/guardian are invited to come at 10:15 AM, and Preschoolers (ages 3-5 with parent/guardian) are welcome at 11:00 AM!  There will be storytelling, games, fingerplays, and some crafts for the preschool set. Storytime will be every Wednesday morning from September 1 - November 17! Instilling a love of books and reading at a very early age is very important to future reading skill levels for children, and reading creates life-long learners. We look forward to seeing you there!

Who: Toddlers ages 1-2 with parent/guardian;
        Preschoolers ages 3-5 with parent/guardian
What: Storytime with Miss Lyn!
When: Wednesday mornings, September 1 - November 17, 2010
Times: Toddlers at 10:15 AM, Preschoolers at 11:00 AM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Thursday, August 26, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM -- Career Central's Mobile One-Stop

Job seekers! The Mobile One-Stop Unit from Career Central is a free service to you. You can look for work online, get help with making resumes and filling out applications, and look at local and statewide job listings. The Mobile Unit is a self-contained resource room on wheels, with twelve Internet computer stations and printing, copying, and fax machines.

Who: Adults
What: Career Mobile One-Stop
When: Thursday, August 26, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Hugh Embry Library (in adjacent parking lot)
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Tuesday, August 24 at 10:00 AM -- Put Your Photos on the Internet

Adults are invited to this free class for beginning Internet users. We'll learn how to post our favorite photos to a free site on the web, where the pictures can be shared with family and friends. It's easy! Newcomers are welcome.

Who: Adults
What: Put Your Photos on the Internet
When: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

07 August 2010

Friday, August 20 at 1:00 PM -- Senior Cards

Seniors, come as you are and play your favorite card games at the library! Have fun with your friends, and make some new ones!

Who: Adults
What: Senior Cards
When: Friday, August 20, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

06 August 2010

Thursday, August 19 at 4:00 PM -- Teen Anime-Manga Club is back!!


If you love anime and manga, this is the place to be! Check out the Anime-Manga Club at Hugh Embry Library. Paul Stonebridge, our Teen Services Librarian, will share his pix of Japan, and we'll learn about Japanese culture and even get to try out some food from Japan! Watch some of your favorite anime, and tell us about your fave manga titles. Refreshments will be served, courtesy Friends of Hugh Embry Library.

Who: Teens (grades 6-12)
What: Teen Anime-Manga Club
When: Thursday, August 19, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

05 August 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM -- Hugh Embry Book Club

Join us as we discuss Malcolm Gladwell's fascinating study of split-second decision making, Blink. You'll never see this subject in the same light! New members are always welcome! We discuss fiction, literature, and nonfiction.

Who: Adults
What: Hugh Embry Book Club
When: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? 352-567-3576


Tuesday, August 17 at 10:00 AM -- Email Basics


Learn how to set up a free email account, read and send email messages, and attach a picture (or any sort of file) to an email! This is a free class!

Who: Adults
What: Email Basics
When: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Friday & Saturday, Aug. 13 & 14, 10 AM - 3 PM -- Friends of Hugh Embry Library Book Bazaar


You'll always find wonderful bargains at the Book Bazaar, offered monthly by Friends of the Hugh Embry Library. Fiction, mysteries, romance, nonfiction, children's books, videos, music cd's and more are available. Come over and check it out! Proceeds support our youth and adult programming -- for all ages-- at the library.

Who: Adults
What: Friends of Hugh Embry Library Book Bazaar
When:Friday & Saturday, August 13 & 14, 2010
Time: 10 am - 3 PM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

04 August 2010

Thursday, August 12 from 10 AM - 3 PM -- Career Central's Mobile One-Stop


Take advantage of the Career Central Mobile One-Stop Unit, which will be parked in the County Courthouse parking lot adjacent to the Hugh Embry Library. They have computers, printers, fax machines, and job-hunting and interviewing tips, all free!

Who: Adults
What: Career Central Mobile One-Stop
When: Thursday, August 12, 2010
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Where: Parking lot adjacent to Hugh Embry Library
Questions: Call 352-567-3576

Wednesday, August 11 at 5:30 PM -- SCORE Workshop: Ideas for a Successful Business Start-up

SCORE of Pasco-Hernando is a volunteer organization offering free workshops to small business owners (including those just getting started!) in our area. The instructors are business professionals, sharing their knowledge with others. Come to this free workshop. Please call 352-567-3576 to register, as space is limited.

Who: Adults
What: SCORE: Ideas for a Successful Business Start-up
When: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00 AM -- Laptop Basics

Ever wondered how to tell a browser from an ISP or an OS? Or how to have more than one window open at a time on your laptop, or how to use the library's free wireless environment with your laptop? Come with your questions to Laptop Basics! We'll help you figure out the answers.

Who: Adults
What: Laptop Basics
When: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Hugh Embry Library
Questions? Call 352-567-3576

Family Nutrition Program

Pasco County encourages residents to learn about good nutrition. The Pasco County Cooperative Extension, with the assistance of the Pasco County Library System, provides useful information about good nutrition through the Family Nutrition Program. Look for our display at Hugh Embry Branch Library.

For more information about the Family Nutrition Program, see the Pasco County Cooperative Extension's website.