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Baby Beats

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies
Closed
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" Family Celebration

10:30am - 3:00pm
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
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

Baby Beats

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies
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.

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

04/24/2025 @ 7:00pm - 04/26/2025 @ 8:00pm
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Other
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Storytime
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.

Tails and Tales Reading Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
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.

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

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Other
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

Baby Beats

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies
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
Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library

Summer Reading Kickoff - All Departments

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Educational
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: 

Preschool Storytime

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies
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.

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
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.

Storytelling with Windell Campbell

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Babies, Preschoolers
Performance
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.

Baseball and Books: Meet the Threshers!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
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.

Preschool Storytime

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime
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.

LEGO Club (Grades K-5)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
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.

Color-Your-Own Teddy Bear Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies
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.

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
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.

Giving Tree Drum Circle at Brooker Creek Preserve

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
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.

Preschool Storytime

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime
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.

Pokémon Club (Grades K-5)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies
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.