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LEGO Club

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Welcome Builders! We are back for another round of our monthly LEGO Club. Children in grades K - 5 are welcome to sign up and show off their LEGO Master skills. Join us o...

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

Welcome Builders! 

We are back for another round of our monthly LEGO Club. Children in grades K - 5 are welcome to sign up and show off their LEGO Master 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.

AARP Smart Driver Class

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP Smart Driver's Class 9am-3:30pm - Registration Required - Participants will come in the side community room door since the library is not yet open at 9am. There is a FEE and i...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

AARP Smart Driver's Class 9am-3:30pm - Registration Required - Participants will come in the side community room door since the library is not yet open at 9am.

Dancing Bee with Music

Baby Beats

Monday, February 10, 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.

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Introduction to Tai Chi

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as our instructor, Cathy Ordiway leads us through the slow, graceful movements of Tai Chi.  Its dancelike movements will help you become flexible, strong and relaxed a...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as our instructor, Cathy Ordiway leads us through the slow, graceful movements of Tai Chi.  Its dancelike movements will help you become flexible, strong and relaxed and also help you achieve balance- both physically and emotionally.

Writers Group

ELCL Writers Group

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The ELCL Writers Group is a creative writing group open to all those 18+ looking for a community of writers and seeking to improve their writing skills. Prospective members are enc...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The ELCL Writers Group is a creative writing group open to all those 18+ looking for a community of writers and seeking to improve their writing skills. Prospective members are encouraged to bring samples of their writing to share with others.

SHINE

SHINE Medicare Enrollment Counseling

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Passport Office at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you need help navigating Medicare? Free, confidential, unbiased help with all Medicare questions, long-term care planning, and prescription assistance resources. Please call the...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Passport Office
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you need help navigating Medicare? Free, confidential, unbiased help with all Medicare questions, long-term care planning, and prescription assistance resources. Please call the library to register for your one-hour session.

SHINE

SHINE Medicare Enrollment Counseling

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Passport Office at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you need help navigating Medicare? Free, confidential, unbiased help with all Medicare questions, long-term care planning, and prescription assistance resources. Please call the...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Passport Office
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you need help navigating Medicare? Free, confidential, unbiased help with all Medicare questions, long-term care planning, and prescription assistance resources. Please call the library to register for your one-hour session.

SHINE

SHINE Medicare Enrollment Counseling

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Passport Office at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you need help navigating Medicare? Free, confidential, unbiased help with all Medicare questions, long-term care planning, and prescription assistance resources. Please call the...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Passport Office
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you need help navigating Medicare? Free, confidential, unbiased help with all Medicare questions, long-term care planning, and prescription assistance resources. Please call the library to register for your one-hour session.

ELCL Board Meetings

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the library's Foundation Board at 5 PM followed by the Advisory Board at 6 PM. Public is welcome to attend. 

Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the library's Foundation Board at 5 PM followed by the Advisory Board at 6 PM. Public is welcome to attend. 

Feeding Tampa Bay: Cooking for One

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

More information coming soon!*Please note that this program is subject to cancellation if a minimum requirement of 5 registrants is not filled.*

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

More information coming soon!

*Please note that this program is subject to cancellation if a minimum requirement of 5 registrants is not filled.*

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ELCL Dementia Caregiver Education and Support Group

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a support group with a trained facilitator to exchange information, talk through issues, and learn about community resources.Alzheimer’s Association and dementia -relat...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a support group with a trained facilitator to exchange information, talk through issues, and learn about community resources.

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Storytime Adventures

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with Miss Nicole before singing and dancing together! All ages are welcome with the stories, songs, and activities designed to support preschool...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with Miss Nicole before singing and dancing together! 

All ages are welcome with the stories, songs, and activities designed to support preschool literacy skill development. 

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.

beads that spell arts and crafts, kindergarten-5th grade

Craft Club

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

School-aged kids are invited to get crafty after school at ELCL! Parents are invited to be actively present; younger siblings may color or draw as an alternative to the craft ...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

School-aged kids are invited to get crafty after school at ELCL! 

Parents are invited to be actively present; younger siblings may color or draw as an alternative to the craft for age-appropriate registered children. 

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.

OFF SITE FAMILY EVENT

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

More details coming soon!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

More details coming soon!

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 Presidents Day

All Day
East Lake Community Library
Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library

Teen Advisory Board: Nutrition In Daily Life

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Learn about healthy eating habits, balanced diets, and the importance of nutrition in daily life. Enjoy free food samples while gaining valuable insights in this presentation from ...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: High School (Grades 9-12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn about healthy eating habits, balanced diets, and the importance of nutrition in daily life. Enjoy free food samples while gaining valuable insights in this presentation from our friends from Feeding Tampa Bay! 

Blue book with the ELCL Logo on the cover. A back drop of a yellow circle saying "Kids Book Club"

Kids Book Club

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Welcome, Readers! Are you in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade? If so, you can join our brand new ELCL Kids Books Club.All books will be from this school year's Sunshine State Young Read...

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

Welcome, Readers! 

Are you in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade? If so, you can join our brand new ELCL Kids Books Club.

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.

Dr. Uzi Baram, Director of Public Archaeology, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Presenter

Florida Talks: Seeing Florida Heritage Through Archaeology with Dr. Baram

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

JOIN US in celebrating ANTHROPOLOGY DAY with a Presentation from the Florida Humanities!The history of Florida is fascinating, and archaeological research provides a tactile, visua...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

JOIN US in celebrating ANTHROPOLOGY DAY with a Presentation from the Florida Humanities!

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Stretching: The Somatic Way

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Somatic flexibility technique is a gentle-release practice that retrains the brain to allow the muscles to let go, release tension and relax. Using slow, focused movements, this fo...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Somatic flexibility technique is a gentle-release practice that retrains the brain to allow the muscles to let go, release tension and relax.

animals by tree with sign stating storytime adventures

Storytime Adventures

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with Miss Nicole before singing and dancing together! All ages are welcome with the stories, songs, and activities designed to support preschool...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with Miss Nicole before singing and dancing together! 

All ages are welcome with the stories, songs, and activities designed to support preschool literacy skill development. 

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

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Sign up for our monthly Pokémon program here at ELCL. Bring your cards and win even more with our Pokémon Pool Game! Enjoy trading with frie...

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

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! 

Sign up for our monthly Pokémon program here at ELCL. Bring your cards and win even more with our Pokémon Pool Game! 

Teen Event

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Come back soon for more details!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come back soon for more details!

DogMan dodging a judge mallet with the text above saying "Judge a Book By Its Cover"

Judge a Book By Its Cover

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

It's a team guessing game! Can you work as a team to guess the book covers? However; there is a twist, not the whole cover will be shown!Check out some of your favorite childr...

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

It's a team guessing game! Can you work as a team to guess the book covers? 

However; there is a twist, not the whole cover will be shown!

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.

Dancing Bee with Music

Baby Beats

Monday, February 24, 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.