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Come to the library and follow along on a computer as Paul teaches various computer skills. We have practice laptops here at the library, but you can also bring your own laptop or tablet if you like. Computer classes are on varying dates and times. Registration required; call 863-534-0131 to reserve your seat.
Upcoming Classes
- Intro to Excel: Tuesday, February 24th at 4pm
- Intro to Tablets: Tuesday, March 10th at 4pm
- Intro to Excel: Tuesday, March 17th at 4pm
- Advanced Excel: Tuesday, March 24th at 4pm
- Podcasting Basics: Tuesday, March 31st at 4pm
One-on-One Tech Help
If you need more involved help with technical devices, you can schedule a one-on-one session with Paul.
- 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
- 4:30 to 6 pm
Come laugh and play with us!
Current Board Game Selection
- Anarchy Pancakes
- Apples to Apples
- The Attic Monster
- Bananagrams
- Battleship
- Battleship: Outer Space
- Candy Land
- Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition
- Chameleon
- Chess/Checkers/Backgammon
- Clue: Harry Potter Edition
- Cranium
- Crystal Caper
- Connect Four
- Dixit
- Don't Break the Ice
- Farkle
- Five-Minute Mystery
- The Game of Things
- Guess Who
- Head's Up
- Hi Ho Cherry-O
- Hungry Hungry Hippos
- Jumanji
- Jumbling Tower
- Kabuto Sumo
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Game
- Love Letter
- Mancala
- Mantis
- One-Deck Dungeon
- Operation
- Pass the Popcorn
- Pictionary
- Really Loud Librarians
- Rummikub
- Scrabble
- Settlers of Catan: Star Trek Edition
- Sorry!
- Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
- The Tea Dragon Society Card Game
- Top Trumps (Dinosaurs edition)
- Trivial Pursuit
- Trivial Pursuit, Jr.
- UNO
- Yahtzee
- Mondays
- 6 to 7:30 pm
Craft. Connect. Serve.
Join our new fiber arts club! Bring your own yarn projects or help us make blanket squares to donate to Warm Up America.
- 1st Wednesday of the Month
- 3 to 4 pm
Do you like to read? Do enjoy lively discussions about books? Then join along as our book discussion group reads a new book each month and then meets to review the book and share their individual opinions and feelings.
Upcoming Reads
- March 4, 2026: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray
- April 1, 2026: The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick
- May 6, 2026: Go As a River by Shelley Read
- June 3, 2026: Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez
- Third Thursday of the Month
- 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Don't know what to read next? Join our evening book club and broaden your literary horizons! Each month pick a book inspired by the new theme, and bring your book to the club and tell us about it - did you love it? Hate it? We want to know!
Upcoming Dates / Themes
- March 19, 2026: A book made into a Netflix movie/series
- April 16, 2026: A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
- May 21, 2026: A book mentioned in another book
- June 18, 2026: A book with a door on the cover
- 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
- 5:30 to 7:30 PM
- Ages 18+
Join along on an epic fantasy tabletop adventure! All experience levels welcome.
Registration required
Get Moving
- Tuesdays
- 9:30 to 10:30 am
Join Jackie for a variety of senior focused activities, like strength training, pilates, cardio, and dance!
Chair Yoga
- Fridays
- 9:30 to 10:30 am
Chair Yoga can help you build strength, mobility, reduce stress, and improve overall wellness. Find your breath and some flexibility!
Adults can craft too! On even months you can come the first Thursday of the month and make something beautiful for yourself or for a loved one.
To see previous crafts, check out our Let's Get Crafting playlist on our YouTube channel.
- 2nd Wednesday of the month
- 6 to 7 PM
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and community. All writers welcome!
- 3rd Monday of the month
- 6 to 7 PM
- Ages 14+
Did you know: playing in musical ensembles can benefit your physical and mental health? Spend some time learning a new skill at Bartow Library. Learn ukulele basics, such as chords, strumming patterns, and more. Experienced ukulele player? We will also spend time playing new songs together! Registration required, limited ukuleles available from Bartow Library.
Upcoming Events
Matter of Balance
- Mondays, February 23rd through April 13th
- 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Have you fallen? Or noticed that your balance is not what it once was? Join this tried and tested class to learn about balance, safety, avoiding trip hazards, and more in a small group setting. Presented with the Tampa Senior Connections Center.
Registration required