For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn and play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.  

What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

All ages are invited to have close encounters with animals, reptiles and birds with animal expert Aaron Sorbino. This interactive educational program teaches the importance of conversation while allowing attendees to touch some of the animals.

Join us for a morning of Mahjong, a game of chance and strategy beloved around the world! Players of any experience level are welcome.

A storytime for preschool aged children that is filled with opportunities to wiggle our wobbles away! Join a library staff member and fellow storytime friends for stories, rhymes, and other fun activities!

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions

Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food!  You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries.

Registration required. 

Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Arctic and Antarctic.

This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member available to facilitate audience questions.

Patrons of all ages can transform blank notecards into beautiful nature - themed art using stencils and paint. Bring your creative spirit for this self-paced activity that employs a variety of art supplies.

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

In this interactive presentation, award-winning author Erin Silver will talk about why food waste is a problem, how it happens, and what we can do in our own homes to prevent it.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

You love building with Lego^©, and you like challenges? Then come join our Building Bridges with Lego^© challenge.

Young performers can learn more about stage craft in this workshop! Participate in games and activities that highlight the fun and artistry of what happens on stage and behind the scenes.

Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? 

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess sets will be provided but you're also welcome to bring your own.