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Dancing Bee with Music

Baby Beats

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, and play! Early literacy and sensory exploration will follow.

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Babies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, and play! Early literacy and sensory exploration will follow.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Spreading Our Wings

"Spreading Our Wings" Family Celebration

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All day celebration of the unveiling of our "Spreading Our Wings" Capital Campaign, including butterfly release, family butterfly mural in our Children's Garden, unveiling of our r...

Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All day celebration of the unveiling of our "Spreading Our Wings" Capital Campaign, including butterfly release, family butterfly mural in our Children's Garden, unveiling of our renderings for the Phase II Expansion, butterfly face-painting, and

Dancing Bee with Music

Baby Beats

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, and play! Early literacy and sensory exploration will follow.

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Babies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, and play! Early literacy and sensory exploration will follow.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

east lake theatre

Community Event: “Into the Woods” Musical @ East Lake High School

04/24/2025 @ 7:00pm to 04/26/2025 @ 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

“Into the Woods” Musical @ East Lake High School – April 24-26th @ 7 PM; Matinee on Apr. 26th – 1 PM    Tickets @ GoFan.co 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

“Into the Woods” Musical @ East Lake High School – April 24-26th @ 7 PM; Matinee on Apr. 26th – 1 PM    Tickets @ GoFan.co

 

Wild Things Storytime at Brooker Creek Preserve

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join ELCL every fourth Friday for a special storytime designed to support early literacy skills and explore natural science with our neighbors at Brooker Creek Preserve.Register HE...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join ELCL every fourth Friday for a special storytime designed to support early literacy skills and explore natural science with our neighbors at Brooker Creek Preserve.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

child reading to a dog

Tails and Tales Reading Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Tails will be wagging as tales are shared in this exclusive library reading club at ELCL! Children are invited to bring their book(s) or choose from the library to read to the...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Tails will be wagging as tales are shared in this exclusive library reading club at ELCL! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

cruisin' the park

Community Event: 18th Annual Rotary Club of East Lake Sunrise Cruisin' The Park Charity Car Show & Community Festival

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Dancing Bee with Music

Baby Beats

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, and play! Early literacy and sensory exploration will follow.

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Babies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, and play! Early literacy and sensory exploration will follow.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
East Lake Community Library
Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library
summer reading 2025 ELCL Logo with paint splatters

Summer Reading Kickoff - All Departments

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Youth Services Summer Reading Club COLOR-PA-LOOZA: Join the youth services team all day in the community room for giant coloring sheets, sticker painting, bead bracelets, and ...

Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Youth Services Summer Reading Club COLOR-PA-LOOZA: 

kids gathered around book

Preschool Storytime

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, dance, and learn together, all while supporting school readiness skills! Each session will begin and end at tables...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, dance, and learn together, all while supporting school readiness skills!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby Beats and Sign Time

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Babies and Caregivers are invited to sing, sign, and dance in this interactive program that includes playtime and bubbles!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Babies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Babies and Caregivers are invited to sing, sign, and dance in this interactive program that includes playtime and bubbles!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

kids singing

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Nicole's circle of friends to dance and sing along to favorite childhood songs! Caregivers are encouraged to join in and help facilitate this lively celebration of early ...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Miss Nicole's circle of friends to dance and sing along to favorite childhood songs! Caregivers are encouraged to join in and help facilitate this lively celebration of early literacy skills that will conclude with bubbles.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

open book with master storyteller windell campbell all ages

Storytelling with Windell Campbell

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Experience the wonder and magic of traditional storytelling with Windell Campbell, a certified National, Florida Humanities, and Arts Council of Hillsborough County Master Storytel...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Experience the wonder and magic of traditional storytelling with Windell Campbell, a certified National, Florida Humanities, and Arts Council of Hillsborough County Master Storyteller.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

clearwater threshers books

Baseball and Books: Meet the Threshers!

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come meet the Clearwater Threshers players and hang with Phinley! Register for a special baseball meet and greet along with time to learn about the ELCL Family Threshers Night, col...

Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Come meet the Clearwater Threshers players and hang with Phinley! Register for a special baseball meet and greet along with time to learn about the ELCL Family Threshers Night, collect signatures, and play some ball!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

kids gathered around book

Preschool Storytime

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, dance, and learn together, all while supporting school readiness skills! Each session will begin and end at tables...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, dance, and learn together, all while supporting school readiness skills!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Red LEGO brick that says "ELCL LEGO CLUB"

LEGO Club (Grades K-5)

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a Summer Edition of LEGO Club!Come build amazing creations with our creative kids, just like you! All works will be displayed in the Children's Room after the event for...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a Summer Edition of LEGO Club!

Come build amazing creations with our creative kids, just like you! All works will be displayed in the Children's Room after the event for the remainder of the month.

teddy bear being painted

Color-Your-Own Teddy Bear Workshop

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

School-aged children are invited to a Teddy Bear Workshop! Build-your-own bear AND color-your-own bear in this special summer Color Our World art program. Make a wish, hu...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

School-aged children are invited to a Teddy Bear Workshop! 

Build-your-own bear AND color-your-own bear in this special summer Color Our World art program. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby Beats and Sign Time

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Babies and Caregivers are invited to sing, sign, and dance in this interactive program that includes playtime and bubbles!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Babies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Babies and Caregivers are invited to sing, sign, and dance in this interactive program that includes playtime and bubbles!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

kids singing

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Nicole's circle of friends to dance and sing along to favorite childhood songs! Caregivers are encouraged to join in and help facilitate this lively celebration of early ...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Miss Nicole's circle of friends to dance and sing along to favorite childhood songs! Caregivers are encouraged to join in and help facilitate this lively celebration of early literacy skills that will conclude with bubbles.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Trees, Drum, Brooker Creek Preserve Logo

Giving Tree Drum Circle at Brooker Creek Preserve

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join a drum circle and experience the joy and connective power of collective rhythm. Held at Brooker Creek Preserve's auditorium, this special summer-only program will delight kids...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join a drum circle and experience the joy and connective power of collective rhythm. Held at Brooker Creek Preserve's auditorium, this special summer-only program will delight kids and grown-ups alike.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

kids gathered around book

Preschool Storytime

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, dance, and learn together, all while supporting school readiness skills! Each session will begin and end at tables...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, dance, and learn together, all while supporting school readiness skills!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Pokeball with the text saying "Pokémon Club" and the center having the East Lake Community Library Logo

Pokémon Club (Grades K-5)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Summer Pokémon Club is here. Bring your cards and win even more with our Pokémon Pool Game! Enjoy trading with friends, playing trivia games...

Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! 

Summer Pokémon Club is here. Bring your cards and win even more with our Pokémon Pool Game! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby Beats and Sign Time

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Babies and Caregivers are invited to sing, sign, and dance in this interactive program that includes playtime and bubbles!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Babies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Babies and Caregivers are invited to sing, sign, and dance in this interactive program that includes playtime and bubbles!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.