As Pasco County students head back to the classroom next week, they won't have to close the door on summer fun just yet. ...more

August 15, 2008

Officials of the Highlands County Library System went to the county commission Tuesday to get approval to hire a bill collection agency to go after unpaid fees and fines. ...more

August 6, 2008

Highlands County commissioners gave the county library system the go-ahead to sic a debt collector on people who don't pay their fines and fees. ...more

August 5, 2008

Officials of the Highlands County Library System think they have a solution to the system's sizable financial problem. ...more

August 3, 2008

HOLIDAY -- Reading is exciting, especially when there is a twist involved. That's what officials at the Pasco County Library System want to show its youngest patrons. ...more

July 26, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Where can families enjoy a current movie, popcorn and beverages in a friendly atmosphere, for free? ...more

June 25, 2008

This summer, libraries in Pasco County will offer kids a series of adventures that will take them around the world and challenge them with new ideas and experiences. ...more

June 8, 2008

With drumbeats, soulful singing and more than a little foot stomping, people gathered at the John F. Germany Public Library on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the diverse history of black music, from its African roots to its connection to gospel and hip hop. Performers included the Kuumba Dancers, an African drumming and dance troupe; gospel group Derek Smith and the New Dimensions; and Tampa's poet laureate, James Tokley. ...more

February 10, 2008

Two Hillsborough County commissioners say they want to talk with the city about merging the two parks and recreation departments to save money and soften the effects of coming property tax cuts. ...more

February 3, 2008

A $10,000 grant will go toward rebates on the costs to spay or neuter up to 200 pit bulls, in conjunction with Spay Day USA in February. The funds will also help educate residents about pet adoption, Rosemary Lyons, education coordinator for Pasco County Animal Services, explained in a press release. ...more

January 30, 2008