Upcoming Pasco County Library Programs

Would you like to learn how to to navigate Facebook, learn how to use your new Ipad, or see a great film? These are just a few of the upcoming Pasco library programs. The Friends of the Library sponsors our programs.  Here are some of the upcoming library programs for Older Adults in Pasco County:

Every Tuesday at 5:45pm
     Ruby's Tuesdays
     Hudson Regional Library
 A fun group that likes to knit! From the beginner to the advanced, this group is for everyone. Bring your yarn and needles and join the fun.
Hudson Regional Library
8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667
(727) 861-3040
  
Wed, Mar 20th at 2:00pm
    Introduction to Facebook
     Centennial Park Library
Learn how to use Facebook to keep up with family and friends.
Centennial Park Library
5740 Moog Road Holiday, FL 34690
(727) 834-3204

Thurs, Mar 21th at 11:00am
    Windows 8 Basics
    Hugh Embry Library
Adults, beginners. Call 352-567-3576 to sign up as space is limited! Learn the basics of Windows 8, email, and searching the Internet. Bring laptop, or follow along.
Hugh Embry Library
14215 Fourth Street, Dade City, FL 33523 
(352) 567-3576

Thurs, Mar 21 at 2:00pm
Five Wishes Advance Directives
Land O'Lakes Library
 Come learn more about your Five Wishes and prepare for end-of-life issues. This program is presented by Gulfside Regional Hospice. Attendees will receive a complimentary Five Wishes booklet- a legal document.  
Have you thought about what YOUR Five Wishes are: 
1. For the person I want to make care decisions for me when I can't. 2. For the kind of medical treatment I want or don't want. 
3. For how comfortable I want to be. 
4. For how I want people to treat me. 
5. For what I want my loved ones to know.
 Land O'Lakes Library
2818 Collier Parkway 
Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 929-1214

Fri, March 22nd at 11:00am
     Knitters for Charity
     Hudson Regional Library
 Come join this fun group as they knit different items for different charities. .
Hudson Regional Library
8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667
(727) 861-3040

Fri, Mar 22th at 2:00pm
    Senior Movie Feature
    Hugh Embry Library
Seniors, enjoy the latest releases of great films, along with light refreshments, thanks to our generous Friends of Hugh Embry Library! Call 352-567-3576 for film titles.
Hugh Embry Library
14215 Fourth Street, Dade City, FL 33523 
(352) 567-3576

Wed, Mar 27th at 2:00pm
     Introduction to Facebook
     New River Library
Learn how to use Facebook to keep up with family and friends.
New River Library
34043 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33543
(813) 788-6375

Thurs, Mar 28th at 11:00am
    Ipad Basics
    Hugh Embry Library
Adult beginners, bring your iPads to learn more about how it works.
Hugh Embry Library
14215 Fourth Street, Dade City, FL 33523 
(352) 567-3576

Thurs, Mar 28th at 6:00pm
     Knitting Club
     New River Library
 Learn basic knitting techniques. Please bring a pair of size 8 knitting needles and a ball of #4 yarn. This club is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
New River Library
34043 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33543
(813) 788-6375

Also, many branches offer book discussions, gardening, and history programs.

Arthritis Information Program

The Hudson Regional Library will host an arthritis program next week:

• Arthritis Q and A - Tuesday, May 19th, at 1:00pm at Hudson Regional Library.

[Hudson Regional Library is located at 8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL and the phone number is (727)861-3040.]

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis affects 1 in every 5 Americans. It is the most common form of disability in the United States. The Arthritis Foundation website provides information about the disease, publishes research updates, and provides message boards for support.

Tai Chi Program at New River Library March 28th at 10:30am

Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that originated in China. It is composed of slow stretches and movements that blend together. According to the Mayo Clinic, this form of exercise has the following benefits:

• it improves muscle tone
• it improves flexibility
• it increases energy
• it reduces stress

More information about Tai Chi from the Mayo Clinic can be found here. New River Library will be hosting an introductory class on Tai Chi on March 28that 10:30am.

[The Pasco Library System strongly recommends consulting a physician before beginning any exercise program.]

New River Library
34043 S. R. 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33543
(813)788-6375

Are You interested in Preventing Identity Theft?

One type of identity theft is when someone uses your identity to apply for credit cards and loans. Then the thief maxes out the credit card or never pays back the loan. The victim is blamed for the credit card debt or for defaulting on a loan that they know nothing about. Identity fraud can ruin a person's credit rating.

You can learn techniques to keep your identity safe and to protect your credit rating at an Identity Theft Workshop on March 19th at 2:00pm at Land O'Lakes Library.

(No registration is required for this program.)

Land O'Lakes Branch Library
2818 Collier Parkway -Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
Phone number: (813)929-1214.

AARP Driver Safety Program

New River Library will be hosting a 2 day AARP Driver Safety Program on January 14th and 15th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. This class is a refresher course for drivers age 50 and many insurance companies provide a discount to people who complete the class. More information about the AARP Driver Safety Program can be found here. Registration is requested for this class. To register for the class, please call (813) 780-9168.

[New River Library is located at 34043 S. R. 54, Zephyrhills, FL.]

Tips on Home Repair Fraud

Richard Zutell of AARP will be giving a talk at the Hudson Regional Library on July 17th at 2:00pm. This presentation will give advice about how to pick an honest contractor. If you would like to attend this presentation, you can register for the program by calling Hudson Library at (727) 861-3040.


[Hudson Regional Library is located at 8012 Library Road, Hudson FL]

Senior Retirement Workshop

Are you interested in planning for your retirement? You may want to attend the Senior Retirement Workshop at the New River Branch on Wednesday, May 7th, from 12:30pm - 5:00 pm. Mr. Rocco Canora will be discussing new options for Medicaid, Social Security, wills, trusts, and how to protect your money. To register for this program, please call: 1-877-349-4207.


[New River Library address: 34043 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, Fl.]