Oldsmar Library December News
First Friday Movies

Friday, December 1 - 1:00 pm - TECO Hall

No popcorn will be available but feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks

December's movie is Christmas in July (1940) Starring Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, and Raymond Walburn

Rated: Passed 1 hour 7 minutes

After the co-workers of an ambitious clerk trick him into thinking he has won $25,000 in a slogan contest, he begins to use the money to fulfill his dreams. What will happen when the ruse is discovered?

January's movie will be My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023)

Mr. Anthony will be hiding holiday-themed images throughout the Library. Stop by anytime throughout the week to find them all and win a prize! (For kids 12 and under. Each child may play and win once throughout the duration of the program.

Atlantic Coast Theater for Youth Presents "A Christmas Carol"

Friday, December 8 - 4:00 pm - TECO Hall

For kids in Grades K- 8 and their families

Join us at the Dickens' home as two actors use only their talent and imagination to create 15 characters from the classic story of Scrooge.

Online registration is required - Click here to sign up

Story Time With Mr. Anthony – The Primetime Holiday Special

Tuesday, December 12 - 6:30 pm - TECO Hall

This super-sized evening program will feature plenty of holiday stories, music, jokes... and a few surprises! Hope to see you all there!

One of those surprises involves something related to a game of Mad Libs. If you and your family would like to participate, please stop by the Children's desk and ask for a game card, or email Mr. Anthony at [email protected]. (One card per household.)

Online registration is required - Click here to sign up

Holidays at Hogwarts Returns!

Saturday, December 16 - Noon-2:00 pm - TECO Hall

Join us as we celebrate the holidays – Hogwarts style!

Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character or in your best Muggle attire. Feast your eyes upon real live owls (courtesy of Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue), sample our butterbeer, and make your very own magic wand.

This magical event also includes face painting, caricature artists, raffle prizes and more!

No registration needed

Online Resources Spotlight

Which do you prefer: audiobooks or ebooks? Luckily enough, we have both!

Read or listen today on Libby. Libby from Overdrive is the one-tap reading app from our library where you can borrow ebooks, audiobooks and magazines for free. You can stream items with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use so you can read/watch/listen anytime, anywhere.

Visit our OverDrive site to get started, all you need is your library card.

If you've ever wondered why there are holds on Libby/Overdrive, this should explain!