Personal Finance Questions, Realities & Myths at the Jan Kiminis Platt Regional Library

Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 p.m.

Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave. in Tampa
FREE

This free, 1 hour webinar will discuss frequently asked financial questions and expose some urban legends. and will be shown at the library’s MediaScape, a collaborative work area and viewing space.

For adults.

Presented by the UF/UFIS Extension of Hillsborough County. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Where to Turn for Financial Advice at the Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Wednesday, February 25 at 12:00 p.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave. in Tampa
FREE 

This 1 hour webinar will be shown on the library’s MediaScape, a collaborative work area and viewing space and will discuss how to evaluate different types of financial professionals. It will also provide resources for free, reliable and non-commercial financial information.

For adults. 

This webinar is presented by the UF/IFAS Extension of Hillsborough County. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Author Talk: James Swain at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Join James Swain, Florida resident and national bestselling and award-winning author, as he speaks about the publication of his new book, Vegas Con. Meet the author and see him perform a magic show. Light refreshments will be provided.

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.

Teen Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Enjoy a sweet event filled with music and dance for teens this Valentine’s Day. Come in your best costume (or don’t; it’s not required). Hosted by the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Teen Advisory Board.

For teens.

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.

Everlasting Love: African-Americans In Tampa at the John F. Germany Public Library

Saturday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE

Local author Ersula Odom will speak at the Florida History & Genealogy Library about her new book, African Americans of Tampa, inspired by her love of Tampa’s African American history. She will discuss the stories behind the photographs she selected for the book and her experience working with the library’s photographic collection. A Burgert Brothers photographic display will accompany Odom’s presentation and a book signing will follow the program.

For adults.

Sewing for Cosplay 201: Frankensteining for Beginners at The Hive

Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m.
The Hive, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE

Learn to think outside the (sewing) box. We’ll show you where to find materials, ideas, and patterns and what to use to make your costume a success. Bring your own fabric for open sewing from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required.

For adults.

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

Black History: Central Avenue Remembered at the Seminole Heights Branch Library

Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
Seminole Heights Branch Library 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa
FREE

From the 1930's, Tampa's historical Central Avenue was the place to be for African Americans. At the time, more than 100 black owned businesses lined a stretch of the road. During its heyday many important figures appeared on Central Avenue. But it all came crashing down in the late 1960's. Come learn about the historical aspects of this alluring place featuring a film showing, gospel singing by Nyela Oluchi Hope. Also, enjoy a Soul Food Tasting from recipes of the cookbook "Down Home Cooking with Friends: Foods of our heritage and recollection of the historical Central Avenue Business District".

This program is part of the library's Black History Month celebration. Funded by the Friends of the Seminole Heights Branch Library.