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By MEGAN HUSSEY, Tribune correspondent

Published: February 7, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - For singles seeking a literate Valentine this year, the Land O' Lakes Branch Library will host a free Book Lover's Speed Dating activity from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the library, 2818 Collier Parkway in Land O' Lakes.

"This is the first time we've done this in the Pasco library system," said Nancy Fredericks, manager of the Land O' Lakes Branch Library.

Registration is requested for the event, which will take place after business hours at the library. Guests will fill out surveys to gauge their likes, dislikes, personalities and interests; then they'll be given the opportunity to meet other daters in a systematic fashion.

"Everyone will be paired up with somebody and given five minutes with that person," Fredericks said. "Then they rotate, so everybody has an opportunity to speak to everyone else."

To facilitate the meetings, participants will be given written conversation starters; appropriately enough, many of them will revolve around books and entertainment.

"These are open-ended questions for those who feel a little shy," Fredericks said. "They can discuss their favorite books, if they like to travel, one thing about themselves they'd like the other person to know, etc."

At the end of the evening, a participant interested in getting to know another guest can make their wishes known to library personnel, who will contact that guest the next day.

"So if one person is interested and the other isn't, there's no pressure," Fredericks said.

Another angle that separates this speed-dating activity from others of its kind is its literary theme and setting.

"This is speed dating for book lovers," Fredericks said.

For information about Book Lover's Speed Dating or to register, visit the Land O' Lakes Branch Library at 2818 Collier Parkway or call (813) 929-1214.

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