Featured Upcoming Events
Jun 9
12:00pm
Centennial Park Library
Looking for a space to work on your creative projects? Our Loft Makerspace is dedicated to providing access to practice and education of studio arts, crafts, textiles and photo digitization. We offer classes for all ages and encourage the belief that anyone can make art you just have to start! Every Friday we have tables available for artist reservation. Spread out your materials and soak up the atmosphere of our Loft makerspace. Reservations are for five hours (you can come anytime in that window) and our space will host up to four artists at one time. Sign up online or call during library open hours. Ages 16+Stop by the library to check out the space anytime during our library open hours. Note: during the summer, you can also use this time for photo scanning (for people who have received training already. Beginners, please register for a Tuesday photo scan). Please make sure to register and call ahead so we know how many participants want to use the photo scanners. What do we have available to use in the Loft?:A large table (6 feet x 3 feet)Chairs (2 per reservation)Sink with soap and paper towelsNatural LightingAccess to our back patio, upon request (no shade/covering at this time)ApronsEaselsSome reference books for beginners/inspirationFind out more on our website: https://www.pascolibraries.org/makerspaces/the-loft/
Jun 10
10:00am
Centennial Park Library
Please join us for Kids Aloft! An all day event for children's crafting and art stations. Take your time and enjoy all the offerings. We look forward to seeing you!
Jun 12
10:00am
Centennial Park Library
Join Prodigy Cultural Arts for free weekly visual arts classes with instructor Junior Polo! For the Summer, choose either the 10:00am - 1:00pm session OR the 1:30p.m. -4:30 p.m. session. Registration through Prodigy is required. These classes are for kids ages 8-16. To register or ask questions: visit their website by clicking here, email the Program Manager, Fignole Desir at fdesir@uacdc.org, or call (813) 558-5212.
Jun 12
1:30pm
Centennial Park Library
What is The Loft?
The Loft is an art and design makerspace at the Centennial Park Branch Library. The Loft offers supplies, tools, resources, and classes related to studio arts, crafts, textiles, and photo digitalization.
Using The Loft
- Patrons have the option of using the Loft in one of two ways.
- Patrons may attend a class taught by an instructor. Materials will be provided during classes, unless otherwise specified. Find upcoming classes and activities online at www.pascolibraries.org, and sign up to participate if registration is required.
- Patrons may attend Open Hours to work on their own projects. Limited supplies are available during Open Hours. Open Hours are advertised online at www.pascolibraries.org.
- Use of certain equipment and tools may be restricted to specific Open Hours, e.g. “Open Sewing” or “Open Painting.”
- Please note a signed liability waiver is required for use of specified equipment.
- Consuming food or beverages of any type in the Loft is not permitted.
Age Requirements
- The Loft may be used by patrons under the age of 10 years old when accompanied by a parent or caregover.
- Patrons over age 10 may use The Loft without a parent or caregiver.
- Certain classes may have additional age requirements, based on the learning objective and/or the equipment being used.
- A library staff member or registered volunteer will be present at all times when The Loft is in use.
Location
Centennial Park Branch Library
5740 Moog Road
Holiday, FL 34690
Contact the library at (727) 834-3204 to learn more about The Loft.
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Note that all branches offer maker programs for our kids. Inquire at each branch for their offerings or see the Calendar of Events for all children’s maker activities.