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ELCL Managers - Interior Design Webinar

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Program Type: Educational

Library Closes at 5PM

All Day
East Lake Community Library

The library will be closed at 5pm for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed at 5pm for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day - Library Closed

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

Pin Weaving Basics Workshop with Elizabeth Neily

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Weaving on a cardboard loom is really fun and super easy to do. Yarns, fibers, and fabrics can be combined to make your uniquely textured piece of art. You will learn how to warp your little loom then weave a weft using a basic plain weave.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Weaving on a cardboard loom is really fun and super easy to do. Yarns, fibers, and fabrics can be combined to make your uniquely textured piece of art. You will learn how to warp your little loom then weave a weft using a basic plain weave.

Flyer for the event.

7 Ways to Kickstart Your College Admissions Process

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)

Getting a head start on college admissions can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Getting a head start on college admissions can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be!

tbhc

The Tampa Bay History Center Presents: "The History of Gasparilla"

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

The story of Jose Gaspar, and the legend of Gasparilla (celebrated in Tampa for more than 100 years), intertwined with facts, fallacies, and fantasy. Tales of buried treasure and pirate ships continue to capture our imagination.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The story of Jose Gaspar, and the legend of Gasparilla (celebrated in Tampa for more than 100 years), intertwined with facts, fallacies, and fantasy. Tales of buried treasure and pirate ships continue to capture our imagination.

CASA Pinellas

Domestic Violence 101 & CASA Services

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

January is primarily recognized as National Stalking Awareness Month.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

January is primarily recognized as National Stalking Awareness Month.

Flyer for the event.

Healthy Meal Prep for College Students

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)

Ready to eat well on a budget? Join us for a fun and practical session with Di from Nature's Food Patch, who will walk you through how to plan, prep, and portion easy, affordable meals—perfect for busy student life!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to eat well on a budget? Join us for a fun and practical session with Di from Nature's Food Patch, who will walk you through how to plan, prep, and portion easy, affordable meals—perfect for busy student life!

tree ID

Adult Field Trip: Brooker Creek Preserve - Tree Identification

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Introduction to Tree Identification:

In honor of Florida Arbor Day, we are celebrating TREES!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introduction to Tree Identification:

In honor of Florida Arbor Day, we are celebrating TREES!

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Astro Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)

Space has never been closer!

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

Space has never been closer!

Flyer for the event.

Once Upon A Valentine

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)

Conrad or Jeremiah? Edward or Jacob? Peeta or Gale?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Conrad or Jeremiah? Edward or Jacob? Peeta or Gale?

Digital Learning Day at the Library

Digital Learning Day

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Genealogy Corner at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Everyone

Digital Learning Day at the Library

Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Genealogy Corner
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Digital Learning Day at the Library

Library Closed for Presidents Day

All Day
East Lake Community Library
Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library
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SHINE: Medicare Fraud Presentation

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

shine

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

shine

boot

"Step Back in Time!" with Buz Olds

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational, Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Join Buz Olds, author of It’s No Bull: The Taming of Northeast Pinellas County, for a riveting talk on Boot Ranch and its legendary owner, Al Boyd.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Buz Olds, author of It’s No Bull: The Taming of Northeast Pinellas County, for a riveting talk on Boot Ranch and its legendary owner, Al Boyd.

jewelry

Beginners Jewelry Class: Wire-Wrap Beading Techniques

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Class Description: 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Class Description: 

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Astro Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)

Space has never been closer!

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

Space has never been closer!

Tracey Enerson Wood

After-Hours Event with Portkey Books: Tracey Enerson Wood Book Signing and Discussion

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us for this exciting after-hours event at the library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this exciting after-hours event at the library!

Floral Arranging

Floral Arranging with House of Petals

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

More Information Coming Soon - Stay Tuned!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

More Information Coming Soon - Stay Tuned!

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Astro Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)

Space has never been closer!

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

Space has never been closer!

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Astro Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)

Space has never been closer!

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

Space has never been closer!

Saving and Budgeting

Teen Money Smarts: Saving & Budgeting

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)

Empower yourself with essential financial skills! 

This three-part seminar series will cover:

1. Budgeting and Saving (THIS SESSION)

2. Understanding Credit Cards and Credit Scores

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Empower yourself with essential financial skills! 

This three-part seminar series will cover:

1. Budgeting and Saving (THIS SESSION)

2. Understanding Credit Cards and Credit Scores