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Library Closed for Presidents Day

All Day
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

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

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"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.

Open
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.

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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: 

Waitlist
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!

Open
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!

Open
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!

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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

Come join House of Petals Flower Co for a fun and creative evening where you can learn the basics of arranging beautiful flowers!

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

Come join House of Petals Flower Co for a fun and creative evening where you can learn the basics of arranging beautiful flowers!

Chef Warren

Chef Warren - Irish Cuisine

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Irish Cuisine – It’s Not an Oxymoron! People rarely put the words ‘Irish’ and ‘cuisine’ in the same sentence. Move beyond corned beef and cabbage and learn how this creative and healthy cuisine can be a part of your diet beyond St.

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

Irish Cuisine – It’s Not an Oxymoron! People rarely put the words ‘Irish’ and ‘cuisine’ in the same sentence. Move beyond corned beef and cabbage and learn how this creative and healthy cuisine can be a part of your diet beyond St.

parts of the brain

Psych Club: Parts of the Brain (Grades 6-12)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)

Are you interested in Psychology or the function of the mind? Learn about parts of the brain and their functions, and join in fun activities to understand cognitive processing.

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

Are you interested in Psychology or the function of the mind? Learn about parts of the brain and their functions, and join in fun activities to understand cognitive processing.

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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!

Money Smarts

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, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults

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, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults
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

bicentennial

 The Founding of Heritage Village Museum & Park: A Legacy of Preservation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Join Monica Drake, Operations Manager of Pinellas County’s open-air historic museum, Heritage Village, for a behind-the-scenes look at 50 years of collecting, preserving, and sharing Pinellas County history.

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

Join Monica Drake, Operations Manager of Pinellas County’s open-air historic museum, Heritage Village, for a behind-the-scenes look at 50 years of collecting, preserving, and sharing Pinellas County history.

Money Smarts Session 2

Money Smarts: Credit Scores Explained

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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

Empower yourself with essential financial skills! 

This three-part seminar series will cover:

1. Budgeting and Saving

2. Understanding Credit Cards and Credit Scores (THIS SESSION)

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

Empower yourself with essential financial skills! 

This three-part seminar series will cover:

1. Budgeting and Saving

2. Understanding Credit Cards and Credit Scores (THIS SESSION)

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Astro Club

Monday, April 20, 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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Tech Talk - Intro to AI

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

What is AI (Artificial Intelligence)?

Join us for this tech class geared towards older adults. 

This is a librarian-led class discussing an introduction to AI and various ways to use it. 

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

What is AI (Artificial Intelligence)?

Join us for this tech class geared towards older adults. 

This is a librarian-led class discussing an introduction to AI and various ways to use it. 

Money Smarts Session 3

Money Smarts: How to Rent

Thursday, April 23, 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

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

2. Understanding Credit Cards and Credit Scores 

stormwater

Adult Field Trip: Brooker Creek Preserve - Stormwater 101

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Explore how we play a critical role in the health of our stormwater and the impacts of this water to our local ecosystems!

Presented by Lara Milligan, Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County

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

Explore how we play a critical role in the health of our stormwater and the impacts of this water to our local ecosystems!

Presented by Lara Milligan, Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County

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"New to Medicare" Presentation

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation gives an overview of Medicare coverage, including parts A, B, C, and D, as well as Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap).

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

This presentation gives an overview of Medicare coverage, including parts A, B, C, and D, as well as Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap).

Library Closed for Memorial Day

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

Summer Reading Kickoff - All Departments

Saturday, May 30, 2026 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

More Information Coming Soon! Stay tuned.

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:

More Information Coming Soon! Stay tuned.

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Tampa Theatre: 100 Years of Movie Magic

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

About the Program

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

About the Program

Library Closed for Independence Day

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

Library Closed for Labor Day

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