Registrations are going on now!  Only 7 spaces left.  Call 813-929-1214 or visit the Land O Lakes library to sign up.


Think you've got an usual, unique, or highly skilled talent?  Want to perform in front of people for a chance to win cash?  Then sign up for our Third Annual Teen Talent Show here at Land O' Lakes!  Single and group acts are welcome (up to 5 people), with just about any type of talent being accepted for judging...just keep it clean.  Registration will be limited to a maximum of 15 acts, so get your name in early.  Winners will receive $100 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third.  If you don't have a talent and you just want to watch the show, spectators are more than welcome.  Free snacks and drinks will be available.

Saturday, November 14, 2:00-4:00pm.

1st Place/Scariest $40 and 5 pounds of candy went to Adam who was well, just plain scary!

2nd Place/Scariest $20 and 3 pounds of candy went to Kaitlyn who was a Psycho Surgeon.

1st Place/Most Unique $40 and 5 pounds of candy went to Amy who was a Fireman Smurf.

2nd Place/Most Unique $20 and 3 pounds of candy went to Luc who was a Ramen-eating Ninja.

Congratulations to all our winners!

Test your road and combat skills against your peers in our fast-paced Wii Mario Kart tournament at the 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 Rock Band 2, Wii Sports, and Guitar Hero. Free snacks and drinks will be provided.  Registration for the tournament is recommended to ensure a space.  This event is open to anyone ages 11 to 18. You're welcome to bring and sync your own Wii controller or racing wheel, so long as it has not been modified from the purchased condition.  Call 727-834-3331 to register.

Ok, why spend $15.00 or $20.00 on a wallet when you can make your own out of duct tape!

At the Regency Park Library, we will be offering a class to help you create your own duct tape wallet.  Now if only we could create money out of duct tape...   See you on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM.

We did the mash, the monster mash... Join us for our Monster Masquerade Costume Contest & Movie Day at Land O' Lakes.  Come in your best costume and try to win cash prizes.  The Costume Contest will start promptly at 2:15 and we'll have two categories for judging:  "Most Unique" and "Scariest."  The first place winners will get $40 and 5 pounds of candy, and the second place winners will get $20 and 3 pounds of candy.  Full masks may be worn during the contest only, but face paint is allowed all day.  Afterwards, enjoy a monster movie with free candy, popcorn and soda.  You don't need to register to enter the costume contest, just show up!

Saturday, October 24th at 2:00pm.

Fans of anime, manga, and Japanese culture… this club is for you!  The Anime & Manga Club meets each month in most of our libraries.  In the meetings, we discuss all aspects of Japanese culture and life, taste foods from Japan, and watch the latest and greatest offerings from the anime world.  New members and discussion topic ideas are always welcome.  Parental permission slips are required for members under 18.

Here are the remaining meeting dates for all libraries:

Centennial Park:

Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 2:00 PM

Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 2:00 PM

Hudson:

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 5:00 PM

Hugh Embry:

Tuesday, October 15, 2009 - 4:00 PM

Tuesday, November 19, 2009 - 4:00 PM

Land O'Lakes

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 6:00 PM

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 6:00 PM

New River

Thursday, November 5, 2009  - 6:30 PM

Regency Park

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 4:00 PM

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 4:00 PM

South Holiday

Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 2:00 PM

Just to be clear, there's no rule saying you only have to attend the Anime Club meeting at only one branch...

Like vampires? We do at New River! Journey into the world of real vampires as we explore Transylvania through digital pictures and food on Thursday, October 22nd, at 6:30pm.  Find out about the real Vlad Dracula and how he inspired so many of the modern vampire stories, from Bram Stoker's Dracula to Twilight.  Be here, if you dare...