Hands-On Jobs Workshops @ All Pasco Libraries

The Pasco County Library will be offering hands-on job searching workshops for job seekers. Each participant will have an opportunity to find job listings online, fill-in online applications, and prepare online resumes using the Employ Florida website. One-on-one assistance will be provided. Space is limited and registration is requested. Call your local Pasco County Library to register.


The workshops will be offered at the following times and dates:

  

March 9th 10am

Hugh Embry Library 

14215 Fourth Street

Dade City, FL 33523

(352) 567-3576

March 17th 2pm

Hudson Library 

8012 Library Road

Hudson, FL 34667

(727) 861-3040

 

March 18th 2pm

South Holiday Library

4649 Mile Stretch Drive

Holiday, FL. 34690

(727) 834-3331

March 19th 2pm

New River Library

34043 State Road 54

Zephyrhills, FL 33543

(813) 788-6375

April 6th 6pm

Centennial Park Library

5740 Moog Road

Holiday, FL 34690

(727) 834-3204

April 17th 2pm

Land O' Lakes Library

2818 Collier Parkway

Land O'Lakes, FL 34639

(813) 929-1214

April 22nd 6pm

Regency Park Library

9701 Little Road

New Port Richey, FL 34654

(727) 861-3049

Pasco County Library System has laptops available in all library branches for you to: search for jobs, apply for unemployment, and file online government forms. Just let a staff member at the information desk know you need to use one of the e-government laptops. more

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Digital Bookmobile: Download books & more...from your library!

Regency Park Library

9701 Little Road

New Port Richey, FL

Thursday, December 17, 2009

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

***If you can not make it to the Regency Park Library on the date above come on in any day to your local Pasco County Library and ask the reference desk about our digital audio downloads.***

Am I eligible or Do I qualify?

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.

Rockus Maximus: Battle of the Bands XIII Launching Now!!

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.

Free New Moon Tickets and Special Events!

Borders Books is going to be hosting a live webcast streaming from a Los Angeles store Sunday evening, 11/15, at 5:00pm (Florida Time).  You can watch for free online and post comments and questions on the official Twilight Facebook Fan Page and have them answered live on the webcast.  For more info on the event, go to http://www.bordersmedia.com/newmoonlive or http://www.facebook.com/twilight.

Want to win free tickets to see New Moon?  You have two possibilities coming up...

Friday, 11/13, at Blockbuster Video in Clearwater (2045A Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765) you can win one of hundreds of tickets to a special pre-screening of New Moon on 11/19, a day before release!  Trivia contests and other games will be held from 7:00-9:00pm to give away the tickets, followed by a special screening of Twilight at 10:00pm.  There will be free food, prize wheels, and a howling contest, plus costumes are allowed (though shoes and shirts are required, even for werewolf characters).

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.        

Have you looked for a book in our catalog but can't find it? Never fear, FLIN is here!

FLIN is our new statewide borrowing network that replaces Alleycat.  Yes, this includes items in Hillsborough County!  You can order items through FLIN right from the comfort of your own home.  (Please note: only books with a release date of 12 months or more, magazines and sheet music can be borrowed from FLIN, no media, audio or video.)

Just go to our website at pascolibraries.org, toggle your mouse over "Catalog/Research" and click on "FLIN."  You can now begin searching and requesting any items not found in the Pasco County Library System database.  Just follow the steps to get the item you need.

It's even BETTER than on-line shopping, because it's free!

Free Basic Computer Classes - Fall 2009

If you have ever wanted to learn the basics of computer, but never wanted to spend the money on a class or the time puzzling through a how-to book, then South Holiday Library has a solution for you!

Basic computing classes are now offered on the first Friday of the month.  The classes are completely free, but advanced registration is required.  To reserve a seat, please call 727-834-3331 during normal library hours.                                                                                                               

Friday, September 4, 2:00-4:00pm - Internet Basics
*Learn how to get on the internet, go to websites, and search for things online.

Friday, October 2, 2:00-4:00pm - Windows Basics
*Learn the essentials of the Windows system and how to get around on your person computer or laptop.

Friday, November 6, 2:00-4:00pm - How Do I Do That?
*Learn about uploading and downloading files, attaching things to emails and more.  Come ready with questions about anything you would like to know how to do on a computer!

How to Start a Home Business Workshop - Wed, October 14, 5:30pm

Please Note: The following program will be held at 5:30pm and not the original 6pm start time - we apologize for any inconvenience.

S.C.O.R.E, a local business instruction group, will be presenting their latest workshop at the South Holiday Library on Wednesday, October 14 at 5:30pm.  Your presenter will be discussing all the ins and outs of starting a home business in Florida.  Come prepared to ask any questions you might have following the workshop.

This event is free.  Please call the library's Information Desk during normal hours to make a reservation or for more information at 727-834-3331.

Making Home Ownership a Reality - Wed, Sept 30, 6pm

Have you ever contemplated home ownership in Pasco County?  On Wednesday, September 30, from 6:00-7:30pm you can learn how you could make ownership a reality.  Peggy Schott from Pasco County Community Development will provide information on how you can benefit from a $19.5 million housing grant Pasco County received from the federal government as part of the stimulus package.      

The presentation is free to attend and registration is not required.  For more information, contact the South Holiday Library at 727-834-3331.

South Holiday Library Book Club - 2nd Thursdays at 2pm

If you enjoy discussing books, authors, and writing with fellow enthusiasts in a casual environment, then the South Holiday Library Book Club is for you!  Join us on the second Thursday each month at 2:00pm for a new lively discussion.  New titles are selected in advance and are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk in the library any time prior to the next meeting.

Membership in the Book Club is free.  Simply ask for information at the desk inside the library to get started.  Feel free to contact us any time with questions at 727-834-3331.

Thursday, October 8, 2:00pm - These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner

Thursday, November 12, 2:00pm - TBA

Below you can find the list of past Book Club selections:

September 10 - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

August 18 - Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
July 21 - The Game by Laurie King

June 16 - Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
May 14 - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
April 9 - House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus
March 12 - The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
February 12 - The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
January 8 - Come In and Share a Favorite Book!