South Holiday Library Blog

Enjoy a deliciously lite breakfast with Santa @ 10:30 a.m. at the South Holiday Library.  
Bring your cameras for many photo opportunities.  
Plus, fun holiday activities during this very special storytime event.  


             
Tuesday, December 8th @ 10:30 in the South Holiday Library Meeting Room.

The South Holiday Library is offering free movie screenings every Wednesday at 2:00 PM in the meeting room.  A new title will be available each week and light refreshments will be served.  This event is free and does not require registration. 


December 2, 2009 through February 24, 2010

Are you wondering if you qualify for benefits?

One way to find out is to apply and let the agency determine if you are eligible. Some agencies provide you information so you can determine this yourself. For example, the Access Florida website has a pre-screening tool that you can use to help you determine if you qualify. Other agencies provide you with the eligibility criteria so that you can compare your income to their criteria. For example, the SafeLink "How to Qualify" website provides information regarding eligibility including letting you know that your total household income must be at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines set by your State and/or the Federal Government to qualify. The Florida KidCare website also provides eligibility guidelines. Most government websites will provide you with eligibility information.

Also, remember if you are denied benefits, most agencies have a method for you to appeal the decision. Generally, this information is sent to you when you receive your eligibility notice.

If you have any questions about how to find out what the eligibility criteria is for a particular agency or information about how to appeal a decision you can call the library. We're here to help.

For more information on this and other government topics please visit Pasco County Library E-gov Blog.

The South Holiday Library will present a free children's craft event for elementary ages on Saturday, November 21 at 2:00pm.  Come make all sorts of Fall crafts to get into the spirit of the season!

No registration is required for our craft events and admission is free.  Call 727-831-3331 for more information.

Test your road and combat skills against your peers in our fast-paced Wii Mario Kart tournament at South Holiday Library. This will be an elimination event, so come prepared to win it if you want to stay in it!

Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Those who get knocked out early can enjoy watching the remaining contenders or partake of some of the other non-competition game offerings, like Guitar Hero, Wii Sports, and Dance, Dance, Revolution. Free snacks and drinks will be provided.

This event is open to anyone ages 11 to 18. You are welcome to bring and sync your own Wii controller or racing wheel, so long as it has not been modified from the purchased condition.  For more info Call 727-834-3331.

Join us every Tuesday morning at 11:00am at South Holiday Library for Preschool Storytime for ages 3- 5. Presented by one of our Children's Librarians, we'll enjoy stories, songs and activities just for our preschoolers.

No prior registration is required, just come on in!

Sugar and spice and everything nice. Come listen to storytime at least once or twice. A story, a song, a dance or two, we love our little ones and you'll love us, too!

Join us every Tuesday morning at 10:15am at the South Holiday Library for Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2.  Presented by one of our Children's Librarians, we'll enjoy stories, songs and activities just for our toddlers.

No prior registration is required, just come on in!

Sugar and spice and everything nice. Come listen to storytime at least once or twice. A story, a song, a dance or two, we love our little ones and you'll love us, too!

Pasco County Library System's original Battle of the Bands ain't dead yet!  That's right, Rockus Maximus is coming back for another year with another round of live concerts and hilarious online competitions.

We need 8 bands once again to take the Rockus Maximus challenge.  Beginning December 11th and until December 29th, bands can register at any Pasco County Library location or online.  Entry forms and all the other Battle of the Bands information are available now.  Bands must have a minimum of 3 members with the majority of members under 21,  must play their own instruments, must have at least 2 original songs on CD, DVD, or online, and must have an online presence such as MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ENTRY FORM AND COMPETITION INFORMATION. (pdf file)

A free kickoff concert will be held on December 11, 2009 at Land O Lakes Branch Library (2818 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639) from 6:00-10:30pm, featuring 4 local acts including past Battle winner Variance and Shallow Waters.  Entry forms will be accepted from bands at this event.

This year's competition will involve 6 weeks of online videos in February and March of 2010, with viewers voting for their favorite band each week via our MySpace page, following by a live band battle at Crews Lake Park (16739 Crews Lake Dr, Shady Hills, FL 34610) on March 26th, 2010.  Two different prize categories will be available this year.  The top two bands of the online voting will receive $500 and $250 music store gift cards to buy instruments, repairs, etc.  The winners of the live battle will get a recording package worth $3500 for first, $1750 for second, and $1000 for third at a local recording studio.

CLICK HERE to view past videos from previous Rockus Maximus events.

CLICK HERE to visit the Pasco County Library System MySpace page.

For more information, contact Paul Stonebridge, Teen Services Manager, at 813-929-1214 or 727-861-3040 or e-mail pauls@pascolibraries.org.

For something a bit closer to home, the Hudson Library will be hosting a Twilight in Transylvania event on Friday, 11/20, in celebration of the release of New Moon.  You can see digital presentation on Transylvania, Dracula, and real vampires, taste some Romanian food, and win tickets to see New Moon at a local theater.  The event is free and runs from 3:00-5:00pm.