February 26, 2010

LIVE AND UNPLUGGED: MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD

  • Sunday, Mar. 7, 2:30 p.m. and
    • Sunday, Mar. 14, 3 p.m. Mar. 7 Show: John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N Ashley Drive
    Mar. 14 Show: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 South Manhattan Avenue
    FREE
     Join us for a live tribute to Ella Fitzgerald featuring vocalist Perley Rousseau, accompanied on piano by Sonny Daye. This concert will highlight the music of the iconic "First Lady of Jazz" along with a few choice selections from her Pablo Records albums with jazz guitarist Joe Pass. An intimate performance of vocals with piano accompaniment, including anecdotes from Ella's Apollo Theatre debut at age 16 to her retirement.

    Programs are funded by the Friends of the John F. Germany Public Library and the Friends of the Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    Wii GAMING FOR SENIORS AT SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY

  • Saturday, Mar. 6, 3:30 p.m. and
  • Thursday, Mar. 18, 4 p.m.
    Wii Gaming for Seniors
    SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
    FREE
    Gaming is not only for the young, but also the young-at-heart! Join us as seniors use a Wii to bowl and play tennis in the air conditioning.

    Funding provided 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 hcplc.org.

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    ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT UPPER TAMPA BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

  • Saturday, Mar. 6, All Day
    Happy Birthday Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library!
    Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd.
    FREE
    Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Upper Tampa Bay Library. At 11 a.m. there will be face painting by Mary and balloon art by Li; at 1 p.m. well-known Florida mystery writer Tim Dorsey will talk & sign books; and at 2 p.m. there will be an hour long visit from Mother Goose! Cake will be served in the lobby during the events. See you there!

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

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    Let's Get Organized At The Seffner-Mango Branch Library


    Please join professional organizer Susan Layden as she gives tips on how to de-clutter our lives. The program will begin with a brief Friends of the Seffner-Mango Branch Library meeting. This program is funded by the Friends of the Seffner-Mango Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.
  • Tuesday, Mar. 2, 6:30 p.m.
    Let's Get Organized: Handling Paper and All That Other Stuff
    Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 North Kingsway Road, Seffner
    FREE
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    Little House On The Prairie Performance

  • Tuesday, Mar. 2, 10:30 a.m.
    Special Event: Little House on the Prairie Performance
    Town 'N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive
    FREE
     A special event for those who love all things Little House! Readings by performers of the Musical! Trivia! Butter making! A drawing for one set of four tickets to attend the Little House on Prairie musical at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts on March 2, 2010 will follow the program.

    This program is in partnership with David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org.%3cli/>

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    Lit Wit Humorous Poetry Contest At Your Library

  • March 1 – 31
    Lit Wit Humorous Poetry Contest
    FREE
    Create your own humorous poem or a parody of a well known poem in honor of National Poetry Month, April 2010! Beginning March 1, registrations forms and contest guidelines can be found online at http://www.hcplc.org/.or at your local branch library. Deadline for submissions is March 31. The Lit Wit poetry contest is funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library and the Tampa Improv Comedy Theatre & Restaurant. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.
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    February 24, 2010

    DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY

  • Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.
    Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
    SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
    FREE

    • There are stories and cake on a plate.
    A craft you can make, so mark the date.
    Lots of fun to partake, so don't be late.
    It will be great, can't hardly wait!

    This program is for school age children ages 5-12. Funding provided 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 hcplc.org.

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    MR. B AT THE UPPER TAMPA BAY REGIONAL LIBRARY

  • Saturday, Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m.
    "Mr. B's Treasure Box Workshop"
    Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd.
    FREE

    • Acclaimed local folk artist Mr. B will bring the spirit-lifting aura of his artwork to life. Supplying his own materials and donating his time, Mr. B will be working with children to transform cigar boxes into treasure chests.

    Advanced registration required with a class limit of 25, call 813-273-3652 for more information and to register. Younger artists will need an adult to accompany them. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

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    BASIC ASTRONOMY AT
    SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY

  • Saturday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.
    Basic Astronomy
    SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
    FREE

    • Learn the basics of astronomy including stars and planets, the constellations, the vast distances between sky objects and all the essentials of telescope usage. Astronomy novices will learn how to locate and view sky objects either with a telescope or binoculars.

    The presentation for adults will incorporate how to use the Internet to find additional information on the subject and how to locate useful websites that offer free astronomy posters and star charts.

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

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    African Heritage Festival

  • Saturday, Feb. 27, 11:00 a.m.
    African Heritage Festival
    Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico
    FREE

    • Celebrate Black History Month with a day of African heritage, music, dance and storytelling featuring the talents of the Kuumba Dancers and Drummers and storyteller Wendell Campbell!

    Funding provided by the Friends of the Bloomingdale Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    HONEYBEES AND YOU AT THE THONOTOSASSA BRANCH LIBRARY

  • Thursday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.
    Honeybees and You
    Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa
    FREE

    • Come join us as we learn about the amazing honeybee! We'll explore the different types of bees, their life cycle, and their importance to us and farmers. We'll look at the tools of the trade, real bees and a beekeeper!

    Funding provided by the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    "BLUES AT THE LIBRARY"

  • Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m.
    "Blues at the Library"
    Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd.
    FREE

    • Live guitar performance by Dr. Scott Simon of University of South Florida, followed by a brief presentation on the blues/jazz connection.

    Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Upper Tampa Regional Public Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    Feeling Good And Singing Good

  • Tuesday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m.
    Feeling Good and Singing Good
    Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico
    FREE

    • Join Parent's Choice Award-winning singer/songwriter Allan Lieberman in an interactive music program for young children and their families.

    Program is for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. Funding provided by the Friends of the Bloomingdale Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    FAMILY TIME AT LUTZ BRANCH LIBRARY

  • Monday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.
    Family Time: "Rosemary Wells Emily's First 100 Days of School"
    Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road West, Lutz
    FREE

    • Just like Emily learned so many interesting things about numbers from 1 to 100, we'll have fun making games that utilize numbers and puzzles.

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

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    African Heritage Festival

  • Saturday, Feb. 27, 11:00 a.m.
    African Heritage Festival
    Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico
    FREE

    • Celebrate Black History Month with a day of African heritage, music, dance and storytelling featuring the talents of the Kuumba Dancers and Drummers and storyteller Wendell Campbell!

    Funding provided by the Friends of the Bloomingdale Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    ASTRONOMY REVEALED

  • Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.
    Astronomy Revealed
    SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
    FREE

    • Learn little known facts about the universe around us such as black holes, double stars, and Einstein’s theory that there are possibly worm holes that bend time and space. Attendees will take a brief, fun quiz which will test their knowledge of astronomy and expand their knowledge about the universe.

    The program for adults will conclude with a brief question and answer period and a discussion of some of the more interesting celestial events that will occur in the near future including the upcoming Leonids Meteor Shower, Saturn’s closest approach to Earth this year, and the latest exploits of the two Mars rovers Opportunity and Spirit.

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

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    Live And Unplugged: Musical Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald

  • Multiple Showings throughout February
    • Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald – Live and Unplugged!
    Presented at the following libraries: Town ’N Country Regional, SouthShore Regional, and Bloomingdale Regional
    FREE

    In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a live tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring vocalist Perley Rousseau, accompanied on piano by Sonny Daye, this concert will highlight the music of the iconic "First Lady of Jazz" along with a few choice selections from her Pablo Records albums with jazz guitarist Joe Pass. An intimate concert of vocals with piano accompaniment, including anecdotes from Ella's Apollo Theatre debut at age 16 to her retirement.

    Funding provided by the Friends of the Town ’N Country Regional Library, the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library, and the Friends of the Bloomingdale Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    February 18, 2010

    GOSPEL EXPLOSION TOUR

  • Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m.
    Gospel Explosion Tour
    Town ’N Country Regional Library, 7606 Paula Dr.
    FREE

    • Celebrate Black History Month with a musical program providing inspirational and motivational music performed by Derek Smith.

    Funding provided 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/.

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    ROSE BILAL: AN EVENING OF CLASSIC JAZZ

  • Monday, Feb. 22, 7:00 p.m.
    Rose Bilal: An Evening of Classic Jazz
    New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd.
    FREE

    • In celebration of Black History Month, New Tampa Regional Library is proud to present accomplished singer Rose Bilal for an evening of classic jazz. She performed with some of the greats including Gladys Knight and the Pips and The O'Jays and recently packed houses in Europe with her unique style of jazz. Bilal will present songs such as “Satin Doll,” “As Time Goes By,” and “Ain't Misbehavin'.” This will be an enjoyable program for music lovers of all ages.

    Funding provided 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 http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    February 12, 2010

    TEEN EVENT: "NEW GLEE"

  • Saturday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.
    Teen Event: “New Glee”
    Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 West Bearss Avenue
    FREE

    • Dance and other activities inspired by a mash-up of Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight series and the entertaining TV series "Glee." There will be a Karaoke Room and costume and trivia contests.

    This after-hours program is for ages 13 – 19 and the Teen Advisory Board of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library played a large role in the planning. Several librarians will be in attendance to oversee the event.

    Tickets required and can be picked up at the Jimmie Keel Regional Library. Funding for this event is provided by the 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 http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    SUPER SATURDAY: BE MINE!

  • Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m.
    Super Saturday: Be Mine!
    John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N Ashley Drive
    FREE

    • Enjoy Valentine's Day themed stories and make your own Valentine to take home to someone special.

    Seating limit: 30 children and families. Funding provided by 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 http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    SENIOR RESOURCE COUNCIL
    PROGRAM SERIES

  • Thursday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.
    Senior Resource Council Program Series
    Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 South Manhattan Avenue
    FREE

    • Information for seniors on a wide variety of health and life issues. The theme of this second program in a year-long series in the series will be­­ Medicaid planning. Presenters will be prepared to answer questions and provide resources.

    This Senior Resource Series will be one Thursday a month throughout 2010. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    ART CLASS, JUST FOR YOU

  • Tuesday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.
    Art Class, Just for You
    Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa
    FREE

    • In this art lesson presented by local artist, Ronnie Moorer, students will learn about graphite pencils and how to use them in portrait drawing.

    Funding provided by the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/

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    Pirate Party

  • Saturday, Feb. 6, 1:00 p.m.
    Pirate Party
    Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Pkwy., Temple Terrace
    FREE

    • Ahoy! A family day of pirate crafts, stories, and snacks. Wear your pirate costume and you may win some buried treasure. We will also have special guests that will perform amazing pirate feats and teach us more about these infamous scalawags.

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

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    Legacy Of The Tuskegee Airmen

  • Multiple Showings throughout February Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen - - WWII First Black Military Airmen Presented at the following libraries: Seminole Heights Branch, Bloomingdale Regional, Lutz Branch, and Town ’N Country Regional FREE

    Celebrate Black History Month with Tuskegee Airmen, Herbert H. Jones and his standing-room-only presentation: "Tuskegee Airmen Experience and the History of Blacks in Aviation." Questions will be welcome.

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

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    FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PAINTER: SLYVESTER WELLS

  • Tuesday, Feb 16, 6 p.m.
    Florida Highwaymen Painter Sylvester Wells
    Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Rd., Seffner
    FREE

    • Celebrate Black History Month with a lecture and painting demonstration from one of the renowned Florida Highwaymen painters.

    Funding provided 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 http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: NYELA OLUCHI HOPE

  • Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m.
    Musical Performances by Nyela Oluchi Hope
    Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa
    FREE

    • Vocalist and storyteller Nyela Oluchi Hope will provide lots of entertainment for Black History Month.

    Funding provided by the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, please call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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    TRAVEL TREASURES @ YOUR LIBRARY: VISIT KENYA

    Wednesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. Travel Treasures @ Your Library: Visit Kenya Town ’N Country Regional Library, 7606 Paula Dr. FREE

    Celebrate Black History Month with traveler Nikki Ross-Inda as she shares her experiences of her many travels to the country of Kenya. She will present photos, artifacts, travel tips, and stories of her visit to Africa.

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

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    PUPPET SHOW: WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE'S EARS

  • Multiple Showings throughout February Puppet Show: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears Presented at the following libraries: Charles J. Fendig Public and Town ’N Country Regional FREE

    • Celebrate the upcoming Black History Month by attending this production based on the award winning story by Verna Aardema. Mosquito wants to make himself seem important, so he tells a big lie. The mischief that is put in motion by this lie leads to consequences that Mosquito must live with to this very day. Puppets, masks, dance and African rhythms bring this story to life.

    Join us for this great performance, recommended for ages 4 and up, by the Creative Arts Theater of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department. For show times and locations and more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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