Event List

Students in grades 9th to 12th can join this teen-governed advisory board, where we plan and implement events and services for high school students. Teens can find the application to join TAB on our website or by stopping in the library.

Unwind and relax with friends at our special after-hours event! Spend a chill night in the library's community room with board games, video games, and pizza. No need to bring anything but yourself—just show up, hang out, and have fun!

Empower yourself with essential financial skills! This three-part seminar series will cover budgeting and saving, understanding credit cards and credit scores, and how to avoid scams and navigate renting basics.

Love reading but not the pressure of book discussions? Join our Teen Silent Book Club! Bring your current read or pick one from the library, and enjoy some quiet reading time with other book lovers.

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Join us for our annual East Lake High School Art Show!

Eileen Iacobucci, Visual Arts Teacher at East Lake High School, will lead the showcase while students and their guardians will be present to showcase their work.

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Between 2pm - 5pm

Youth Services Summer Reading Club COLOR-PA-LOOZA: 

Step into the world of steampunk and creativity at our first-ever cosplay workshop! Design and craft your own steampunk-inspired hat, perfect for Comic Con, Halloween, or just for fun.

Take a break from reading and level up your summer with a night of board games and video games at the library! Challenge your friends to a tabletop battle, test your skills on the console, or try out a new game.

Get creative with color at the library! Bring your own white article of clothing—whether it’s a shirt, socks, or bandana—and design a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. All other supplies will be provided.

Families MUST register IN-PERSON or OVER THE PHONE at the Youth Services reference desk beginning on 5/31/25. Read on to learn more about the day, but be sure to stop by or call us to reserve your AM or PM time slot.

Join us at the library for a thrilling author panel all about horror! We will be virtually joined by:

Jim Mattson – Adult Horror Author

Get creative this summer with a terracotta plant pot painting session at the library! Design and decorate your own unique pot, then choose from a variety of succulent cuttings to plant and take home.

Unleash your creativity at this craft-filled event in the Teen Room! Spend an afternoon making DIY painted taper candles, bead bracelets, bookmarks, and more while relaxing and hanging out with friends.

Step into the colorful world of arcade history at Replay Amusement Museum!

Join us at the library to welcome author Tyrell Waiters, creator of Vern: Custodian of the Universe.

Summer may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to end! Join us in the Teen Room to learn how you can be a part of the Middle School Advisory Board (MSAB) or Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

Join Elizabeth Neily for a vibrant intergenerational event exploring the rich history and artistic traditions of the Tocobaga tribe, who once thrived in the Tampa Bay area.