Library Closed on Friday April 22

All Pasco County Libraries will be closed on Friday, April 22nd.

We will reopen on Saturday, April 23rd our regular hours, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


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News About the 2010 Census

For detailed information on the 2010 Census in Florida Please see the link Below.

• Florida currently stands at 72% counted (the national average).
• 3% ahead of California and Texas.
• Pasco County count is at 75% completion.

                                                                                                                            

Sunshine Census 2010

You and Connections... Finding a Job

Connections Job Development Corporation is a non-profit agency in Pasco County that will help you search for a job and provide other employment services such as:
A Job Club
Career Counseling Advice
Computer Training
Resume and Application Assistance
Networking/communication skills
Job Referrals
Professional interview clothing


Getting started with Connections is easy! You can attend an orientation (Job Club) at the Connections office every Monday at 1:15pm or Wednesday at 9:45am.

Learn more about Connections and how to find a job at the South Holiday Library on March 24th at 6pm or at the Regency Park Library on April 29th at 6pm.


Join us and learn more about how Connections can connect you to a job!

For more information call Connections (727) 849-4724, the South Holiday Library (727) 834-3331 or the Regency Park Library at (727) 861-3049.

South Holiday Library
4649 Mile Stretch Drive                          
Holiday, FL. 34690

Regency Park Library
9701 Little Road
New Port Richey FL 34654

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

Entries are now being accepted at any Pasco Library or by e-mail to pauls@pascolibraries.org. Bands ages 13-20 from any Florida county are eligible to enter!

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

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 our main 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.

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.

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.