Library patrons and Oldsmar residents (even non-library users!) are encouraged to provide their honest feedback on our programs and services.

The survey is anonymous and will be open until July 31. If you'd prefer to fill out a paper survey, they're available at the checkout desk. Feel free to forward this newsletter to any Oldsmar residents you know!

Children's July Events - Registration Required
for kids of all ages
    
Mad Science
Tuesday, July 11
2:00 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

A hands-on, entertaining (and educational!) program for children of all ages

Didgeridoo Down Under
Tuesday, July 18
2:00 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

An energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, art, science, and audience participation - great fun for all ages!

Weekly Kids Programs through July 27, registration required
for more details, visit our Children's Page

Toddler Time
Ages 18 mo-3 yr
Mon and Tues
10:00 am

Movie Mondays
Ages 12 and under
Mondays
2:00 pm

LEGO Club
Ages 12 and under
Wed June 21
3:15-4:15

Baby Sign Language
Ages 0-3
Thursdays
11:00 am

Preschool Storytime
Ages 3 to 6
Thursdays
3:30 pm

Fun images will be scattered throughout the library - Find them all & win a prize!
One prize per child, please

Teen Summer Programs

Virtual Reality Gaming
For ages 13 and up
Friday, July 14, 2:00 pm

Try out a few games in VR, like “What the Bat?”, “Walkabout mini-golf”, and “Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes”.

Crafts & Chill
For teens and kids aged 11 and up
Friday, July 28, 3:00 pm

Stop by for crafts, movies, snacks and fun, or to just chill! No registration needed & bring a friend

Adult Summer Programs

First Friday Movie
July 7 - 1:00 pm
TECO Hall

No popcorn will be available but feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks
 
July's movie is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)
Rated PG-13 2 hr 24 min
 
A joyous, emotional and heartbreaking dramatization of the life and music of Whitney Houston, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom. Starring Naomi Ackie in the title role
 
August's movie will be 80 for Brady (2022)

Tech Talks: Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, July 20, 3pm – 4pm

Curious about Artificial Intelligence? Join us for a discussion on the history of AI and participate in a demonstration of the latest programs like ChatGPT, Bard, Craiyon, and more.

Laughter Wellness
Friday, July 21, 2pm – 3pm

You won’t want to miss this fun experience that will heighten your awareness of the therapeutic and restorative values of joy and laughter.

Presented by: Empath Health as part of our Health & Wellness series

Friends of the Oldsmar Library

We will be setting our 2023-2024 calendar soon. For more information or to get involved, visit our webpage.

Thank you to the Friends for this wonderful new TV in the Storytime Room and for their generosity towards our Summer Reading Program!

We'll have a bin in the Arcade (next to our Oldsmar Cares collection bin) through Monday, July 24. Help out a senior with some much needed products!

For more information about the Silver Santas or the Better Living for Seniors Consortium, visit their website