• Homeless Prevention Program- November 1, 2009

    Over the last few days there has been a bit of news coverage about Pasco County receiving funds from the economic stimulus related  "Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing" program.  Pasco libraries receive calls regularly from citizens needing help paying utility bills.  Most often, library staff suggest our customers call 211.  Pasco County's United Way staff answers these 211 calls and will refer callers to local agencies which provide assistance.


    Citizens needing help with paying utility bills and rent are also referred to Pasco County Human Services at (727) 834-3297 or (352) 521-5173 or Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. at (352) 567-0533 or  (727) 845-7350.


    Other Pasco County agencies that have received federal "Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing" funds are:  the Salvation Army, Pasco Housing Authority, Youth and Family Alternatives and BayCare Health. You can find a your local Salvation Army Center by typing your zip code in the designated box on their website; the Housing Authority can be reached at  (352) 567-0848; Youth and Family Alternatives can be reached at (727) 835-4166; and BayCare Health can be contacted at 1-877-692-2922.


    Remember you can receive help filing online applications for food stamps, unemployment, searching for a job and more at any Pasco County Library System branch library.

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  • Get Your Quesitons Answered! October 29, 2009


    Pasco County Government has made it a priority to provide excellent customer service to its citizens. One way to accomplish this is to provide county residents with quick and accurate answers to their questions about government services. So the County established a new customer service center. To get your questions answered you can call the customer service center toll free at 800-368-2411 from anywhere in the United States, or any of the following telephone numbers (727) 847-2411, (352) 521-4274, (813) 996-7341. You can email your question, see a list of frequently asked questions, and more at the Service Center website.

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  • Completing Online Applications for Beginners


    With the expanded use of the Internet, the government now provides access to many applications and forms online.  At the library, we offer free access to the Internet and we can help customers find the information and forms they need. If our customers don't know how to use a computer we offer free computer skills classes (registration required).  Or library customers can learn how to use a computer by accessing the tools in our Basic Computer Skills Toolbox.
    The tools in the Toolbox include instructional videos, a mouse tutorial, access to several basic computer skills tutorials and more.

    Click here to see our E-Government Tools Page.

    If you need more information, call your local branch library

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  • read.gov - September 29, 2009

    We just can't pass up the opportunity to feature a government website about reading! Take a moment to check out read.gov
    This website is brought to you by the Center for the Book and the Library of Congress and "invites people of all ages to discover the fascinating people, places and events that await you whenever you read."


    One of their projects, the "Exquisite Corpse," features a favorite author Jon Scieszka.  What is the Exquisite Corpse?  It is an old game in which people write a phrase on a sheet of paper, fold it over to conceal part of it and pass it on to the next player to do the same. The game ends when someone finishes the story, which is then read aloud.

    This "Exquisite Corpse" is a story written by a variety of authors, Jon Scieszka is the first contributor.
    Every two weeks, there will be a new episode and a new illustration. The story will conclude a year from now.
    To get bi-weekly updates with new Exquisite Corpse Adventure chapters,
    click here to subscribe to biweekly updates
    "This story starts with a train rushing through the night...." No one knows where or how it will end!

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  • Making Homeownership a Reality- September 7, 2009


    Do you want to own a home in Pasco County?

    Come to the Pasco County Library System’s Making Home Ownership a Reality program featuring Peggy Schott from Pasco County Community Development. She will provide information on how you can benefit from a $19.5 million housing grant Pasco County received from the Federal government.

    The programs are being offered on the following dates:

    Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth Street, Wednesday, September 16 - 6:00 p.m.
    South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Road, Wednesday, September 30 - 6:00 p.m.
    Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Thursday, October 8 - 4:00 p.m.
    New River Library, 34043 S. R. 54, Tuesday, October 13 - 2:00 p.m.
    Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, Thursday, October 29 - 6:00 p.m.
    Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road, Tuesday, November 17 - 6:00 p.m.
    Hudson Library, 8012 Library Road, Thursday, November 19 - 4:00 p.m.

    For more information- Call your local branch library or Nancy Fredericks at 727-861-3040.

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  • Help paying utility and other bills- September 1, 2009


    Do you need help paying your utility and other bills?

    To Learn about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program click here
    or in Pasco County call: (352)567-0533 or (727)845-7350.

    Also, check out the Pasco County Human Services website or call them at (727)834-3297 or (352)521-5173.

    They provide assistance with:

    *Limited payments toward past due rent

    *Limited payments for past due utility bills (electricity, water, propane)

    *Burial services for residents who have no insurance benefits or other means by which to pay for services

    *Information and Referrals on available community resources
    Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program – This program assists residents 60 years of age and older, twice a year, with past due utility bills. Funding is through the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.

    *Assistance with prescription drugs, up to the established amounts, when ordered by a physician (Human Services does not provide psychotropic and/or habit forming medications.)

    *Dental Services are restricted to simple extractions

    *Out-Patient Services

    *Physicians office visits

    *Laboratory and x-rays, when ordered by physician

    Remember to call 211 if you need referrals to other social service agencies.

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  • Flu Shots in Pasco County - August 29, 2009


    The Pasco County Health Department is giving seasonal flu shots.
    Flu Shots will cost $25 payable by cash or check. With proof, Medicare clients will be given their shot for free and their insurance will be billed. For Medicare HMO and all other insurance there will be a $25 charge. Receipts will be given to file with insurance companies.

    Shots will be given at these locations:

    •Dade City Clinic, 13941 15th St., (352) 521-1450. Appointments are advised. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to noon Thursday

    •Hudson Clinic, 11511 Denton Ave. (727) 861-5661. Shots are by appointment only.

    •Land O' Lakes Clinic, 4135 Land O' Lakes Blvd., (813) 558-5173. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 7:30 to 10 a.m. Friday

    •New Port Richey Clinic, 10841 Little Road, (727) 861-5260, ext. 268. Shots are by appointment only.

    •Zephyrhills Clinic, 4717 Airport Road, (813) 780-0740. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Wednesday is recommended. Appointments can be made.

    These shots do not prevent swine flu. For more information on the H1N1 Swine Flu call 877-352-3581 between 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Information is available in English, Spanish and Creole.


    Click here for H1N1 Flue (Swine Flu): Resources for the deaf and hard of hearing.



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