November 26, 2014

A Child’s Christmas In Wales, By Dylan Thomas: A Theatrical Performance at the Seminole Heights Branch Library

Saturday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Improbable Athenaeum is proud to present a dramatic reading of A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas.

For adults.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Treble Clefs Concert at the Town ’N Country Regional Library

Friday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Town ’N Country Regional Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa
FREE

Enjoy an afternoon of music at the Library.

For adults.

Funded by the Friends of the Town ’N Country Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Mighty Birds Of Prey at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Wednesday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m.
Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner
FREE

Students will learn about our amazing birds of prey. We will explore how amazing eagles, smart hawks, fast falcons, beautiful kites and stealthy owls hunt and survive. Students will also learn how the law protects these magnificent birds.

For children.

Funded by the Friends of the Seffner-Mango Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Cookbook Club at the Riverview Branch Library

Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview
FREE

A cookbook will be selected and put on display at the information desk. Pick a recipe that looks interesting and make a copy to take home. Prepare the recipe and bring it to the meeting to share with other participants. Please bring a place setting (plate, silverware) for each meeting.

Coffee will be provided. Make and bring one regular-size recipe - enough that everyone gets a taste. There is no need to double or triple recipes. Recipes should be prepared at home prior to the meeting.

For adults.

Funded by the Friends of the Riverview Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

New Tampa Reader's Theater at the New Tampa Regional Library

Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

Reader's Theater turns a read-aloud into a show! Readers of every level can participate. Perform without memorizing lines or building a set, and let's tell the story together.

For children and families.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


The Elves And The Shoemaker at the Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Tuesday, December 16 at 3:30 p.m. Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave. in Tampa
FREE

The classic Brothers Grimm story takes the stage as an original musical. An elf must help a poor shoemaker with the help of some extra elves from the audience! Presented by the Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth.

For children.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Guitar For The Holidays at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Monday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Enjoy a concert of holiday songs performed on an acoustic guitar by Jane Rosenbohm, guitarist extraordinaire. A drawing for a free Tyler Mountain acoustic guitar and stand will be held at the concert.

For adults.

Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Stories And Songs With Mrs. Claus at the Thonotosassa Branch Library

Monday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main Street in Thonotosassa
FREE

Get in the spirit of the season with award winning mime and entertainer Lizi Franzini. Portraying Mrs. Claus, she will present heartwarming stories in rhyme and mime and classic holiday songs. With a little help from the audience the "12 Days Of..." will be off to a lively start.

For children.

Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

November 24, 2014

The Hula Honeys: Hawaiian Dancers at the SouthShore Regional Library

Saturday, December 13 at 2:30 p.m.
SouthShore Regional Library 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE

Mele Kalikimaka! Join the Hula Honeys as they entertain and perform hulas to traditional and popular music. Audience members will have the opportunity to learn and participate in a simple hula, the Hukilau.

For adults.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Game Day: Learn Or Relearn Great Board Games at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

What happened to good old fashioned board games? One of the reasons most families do not spend more time playing together is because of the time it takes to learn the rules. At this workshop, participants play "speed gaming" to learn (or re-learn) great games they can take home to their families and peers.

All ages.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Search For Extraterrestrial Life at the Seminole Heights Branch Library

Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Conditions necessary for life on other planets or where does E.T. live? Educational material provided by NASA will be available at this informative program. Presented by Dennis Farr.

For teens and adults.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Fritzy Brothers One-Man Circus at the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library

Saturday, December 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa
FREE

Get ready to laugh hysterically and be entertained through juggling, unicycling and other fantastic circus activities.

For grades K to 5.

Funded by the Friends of the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Pig Out On Reading at these Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries

• Thursday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa

• Thursday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Daisy is "some pig" and loves to share the love of reading and books with children. Daisy with Farmer and Mrs. Minor will be visiting the library to tell stories about Daisy's pampered porcine life and how Daisy became such a famous pig. For ages 2 to 6.

For children ages 2 to 6.

Funded by the Friends of the John F. Germany Public Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Puppet Show: Winter Tales at these Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries

• Monday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Public Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin

• Thursday, December 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

• Wednesday, December 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd. in Tampa

FREE

Bits n' Pieces PuppetWorld presents three stories to warm your heart. The shoemaker and his wife learn to give and receive. Hans Brinker thinks of his town first and himself last. Tiny Tim and Scrooge share a song or two filled with laughter. ‘Tis the season for three great stories filled with good cheer.

For children.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Applied Happiness Course at the Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Wednesday, December 10 at 4:30 p.m. Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Representatives from Mutual Responsibility will discuss recent scientific studies in how to sustain a feeling of lasting happiness. Participants will receive practical skills that will prepare them to live in the moment, cope with challenges, and overcome obstacles in a balanced way. In this engaging workshop, using clips, games, simple assignments, and insightful Q&A’s, participants will learn how a supportive environment can enable a sense of well-being.

For adults.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Thomas And Friends Celebrate The Season at the North Tampa Branch Library

Wednesday, December 10 at 10:30 a.m.
North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard in Tampa
FREE

ALL ABOARD! North Tampa Branch Library & WUSF are your conductors for a festive holiday event featuring PBS KIDS' Thomas & Friends. Children and their families are invited to celebrate the season with a special presentation featuring the notorious tank engine and his friends on the Island of Sodor: "Last Train for Christmas". After the screening of a new holiday episode, enjoy prize drawings and engaging activities; even have your picture taken with Thomas!

For children.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Jump, Jive And Jam at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Monday, December 8 at 10:15 a.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

A fun and funky high-energy movement class incorporating the right amount of fitness, fun and music to stimulate both the body and the mind.

For children ages 3 to 6.

Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

November 17, 2014

Silly Sam The Music Man at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library

Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

Silly Sam gets kids dancing, singing, and playing in this interactive music show featuring songs from holidays of the season.

For children.

Funded by the Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Musical Performance With Rebecca Zapen at the New Tampa Regional Library

Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Rebecca Zapen performs folk, jazz, and classical music, with forays into klezmer, fiddling and other styles of music. Rebecca accompanies herself on violin, ukulele, and guitar, and will be joined by a duo partner.

For adults.

Funded by the Friends of the New Tampa Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Holiday Card Making at the Thonotosassa Branch Library

Saturday, December 6 at 4:00 p.m.
Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St. in Thonotosassa
FREE

Create festive cards for your friends and family just in time for the holiday season. All supplies are provided; just bring your creativity!

For grades 6 to 12.

Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Technology Gift Guide at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

• Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, December 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Interested in purchasing an electronic device this holiday season? Learn about popular technology gifts for the holidays, including tablets, ereaders, streaming media players and more! Registration in person required no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program.

For teens and adults.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Astronomy And Telescope Viewing at the SouthShore Regional Library

Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE

Join astronomy enthusiast, Craig MacDougal as he presents a short astronomy lecture inside the library detailing what will be observed in the night’s sky. Immediately following will be an outside viewing of the moon and planets through a telescope.

For adults.

Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Star Party at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Monday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Check out the planets, moons, and stars! The St. Petersburg Astronomy Club will have telescopes for star gazers of all ages in the northeast corner of the Jimmie B. Keel Library parking lot.

For all ages.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Science And Math at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Monday, December 1 at 3:00 p.m.
Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner
FREE

Math is the LANGUAGE of science! Let’s figure it out!

For children grades K to 5.

Funded by the Friends of the Seffner-Mango Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

November 10, 2014

Puzzlemania at the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library

Tuesday, November 25 at 2:45 p.m.
Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa
FREE

Puzzles here, puzzles there, puzzles everywhere! Come one, come all for puzzlemania where puzzles of different difficulties and pictures will be available for solving. Will they all be put together? What will they reveal?

For grades K to 5.

Funded by the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

November 4, 2014

Awards Ceremony For The Hispanic Heritage Contests at the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library

Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa
FREE

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in a ceremony honoring the "Our Hispanic Heritage" poetry, bookmark and poster contest winners. Enjoy live music, poetry readings and refreshments at this festive program.

For all ages.

Funded by the Friends of the Town ’N Country Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Storytime With Tigger And Eeyore at the SouthShore Regional Library

Saturday, November 22 at 10:30 a.m.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE

Join us for this special program featuring stories and songs about Tigger and his friend, Eeyore. After the stories, do some coloring and have your picture taken with the two friends.

For children.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

November 3, 2014

Tellabration at the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library

Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa
FREE

School-age storytellers will perform traditional tales under the direction of Tamara Green. Enjoy the stories and also learn about the upcoming 2015 Hillsborough County Storytelling Festival.

For all ages.

Funded by the Friends of the Town ’N Country Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Precious Water at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Wednesday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner
FREE

Quality and quantity are important. Come and learn strategies to ensure that clean water will be available in the future. Children grades K-5 will learn how different environmental factors affect the water that we and our wildlife drink. Presented by Nancy Murrah of Wildlife Fundamentals.

For grades K to 5.

Funded by the Friends of the Seffner-Mango Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Strategies For The Self-Publishing Author at the Riverview Branch Library

Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview
FREE

Publishing a book is fairly easy. Selling it can be difficult. Join Dr. Karl Klicker as he discusses how to publish, distribute, and market a book. Dr. Klicker will explore Print-on-Demand providers such as Amazon, Lulu, Lightning Source, Xlibris and others as well as discuss the importance of creating a business plan.

For adults.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


SafetyNet By LoJack at the Seminole Heights Branch Library

Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa
FREE

The Tampa Police Department will be giving an informative presentation on this proven technology to find and rescue individuals with cognitive disorders (including autism, Alzheimer's and other conditions) who tend to wander and become lost.

For adults.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


New Tampa Reader’s Theater at the New Tampa Regional Library

Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

Join members of the New Tampa Teen Advisory Board as we bring stories to life by reading them in script form as a group - participation is voluntary. Reader's Theater can improve reading skills and comprehension - and it's fun!

For children and teens.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Beeswax Candle Making at the Riverview Branch Library

Tuesday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview
FREE

Get crafty and learn how to create and mold Beeswax candles. We provide the supplies; you provide the imagination!

For grades 6 to 12.

Funded by the Friends of the Riverview Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Party at the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library

Tuesday, November 18 at 2:45 p.m.
Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa
FREE

Wimps rule! Games and more wimpy fun will all be a part of this event to celebrate the release of the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book.

For children grades 3 to 6.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Hapi & Patty – The Crabgrass Cowboys at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Monday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Enjoy this high energy, wholesome fun musical performance. Since 1988, Hapi McKenzie and Patty Pfister have been performing country, rockabilly, bluegrass, folk and swing songs from the 1930's to 1950's to keep this music alive for those who love it and introduce it to those who have never heard it. They perform both covers and award-winning original songs, several about Florida, in the style of singing cowboys of yesteryear.

For adults.

Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Craigslist at the Riverview Branch Library

Monday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview
FREE

Learn how to become a member, browse, search and buy and sell items on Craigslist.

For adults.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Steampunked at the New Tampa Regional Public Library

Monday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Public Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

Time to get industrial! Create a stylish miniature top hat and personalized magnets with a steampunk inspired case to store them.

For teens.

For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.