This event is for kids ages 5-12. Presented by the Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre and co-sponsored 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.
October 29, 2009
PUPPET SHOW: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK AT SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY
PLAY & LEARN: FAMILY DAY! AT NORTH TAMPA BRANCH LIBRARY
This event is for families with children under 5 and is co-sponsored by the Friends of the North Tampa Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
THE “ABC & DS” OF MEDICAID AT JIMMIE B. KEEL REGIONAL LIBRARY
This event is co-sponsored by the Senior Resource Council. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AT COLLEGE HILL BRANCH LIBRARY
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.
PLAY: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AT TOWN ‘N COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY
This event is presented by Play 'N Around Theatre and co-sponsored 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 http://www.hcplc.org/.
ISAAC AND THE BAH FAMILY TREE AT JIMMIE B. KEEL REGIONAL LIBRARY
Adrienne Wilson, author of children’s book Isaac and the Bah Family Tree will be sharing her book and teaching families how to make their own family trees. Bring at least one family photo or photo of a special family member for sharing. Coloring books will be provided.
This program is for families with children ages 5-8 and is co-sponsored 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 hcplc.org.
October 28, 2009
CALLIGRAPHY FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS! AT BRANDON REGIONAL LIBRARY
All supplies will be provided and event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Brandon Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.
PUPPET SHOW: "SPOOKTACULAR STRINGS” AT UPPER TAMPA BAY REGIONAL LIBRARY
There will be chills and thrills in this marionette show with a skeleton that comes apart, a vampire who loses his head, dancing pumpkins, and many more surprises. Even the kids get into the act when volunteers are chosen to come on stage and perform. Family fun for everyone!
Presented by Ron Brown of Puppets Plus and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.
MUSICAL: “WIND IN THE WILLOWS” AT JIMMIE B. KEEL REGIONAL LIBRARY
This event is performed by the theater students of Tampa Prep. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
“STAR PARTY” AT JIMMIE B. KEEL REGIONAL LIBRARY
For star gazers of all ages! This unique event, presented by the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club, will have telescopes, stories, crafts and more. It will be held outside in the library parking lot and light refreshments will be served.
This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit hcplc.org.
SERVICES FOR YOU: WORKING WITH MEDICARE AT ROBERT W. SAUNDERS, SR. LIBRARY
Shannon Martin, affiliated with Aging Wisely, will give you the scoop on Medicare services and issues. Bring your questions and get answers and referrals. This program is presented by the Senior Resource Council. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit hcplc.org.
October 13, 2009
LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT YOUR NAME FOR LIBRARY SERVICES’ TEEN SPACES
Name the Library Teen Space Contest. The number of teen rooms in Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries is growing and we need your help naming them! These teen spaces need a name to be used in all public libraries that can help identify them as COOL places just for teens (students in grades 6 – 12). Library Services is soliciting help from teen visitors to name their space. Entries can be placed online at http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/teens/space.html or by visiting any Hillsborough County public library by Oct. 15.
Then the voting begins! Voting will take place online only, during TEEN READ WEEK, Oct.19-23. Voting will close Friday, October 23 at 9 a.m. Teens may vote more than once.
The winning entry will be announced at the THRILL THE WORLD event, which will be held at the North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard on Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. The winner will receive a $50 gift card and editorial credit for naming teen spaces in all Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries!
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit hcplc.org.
October 8, 2009
THRILL THE WORLD EVENT AT THE NORTH TAMPA BRANCH LIBRARY
Thrill the World is an attempt to break the world record for the largest simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Thousands from around the world will learn Thriller, and dance and perform it together. All ages are welcome to participate, and costumes are encouraged. Come early to learn the dance and be ready to thrill the world!
Learn the dance online or at a special training event at the College Hill Branch Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., in Tampa, on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.
To obtain a registration form (REQUIRED to count towards the world record), watch the instructional dance videos, or for more info, visit teens.hcplc.org or email libraryteens@hillsboroughcounty.org
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit hcplc.org.