WILD FLORIDA ALIVE

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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

FREE Presented by Creative Arts Theatre of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Dept. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Mah Jongg Club

Monday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico

FREE

Come and join the Green Dragon Mah Jongg Club as we learn and play Mah Jongg using the American Rules.
Limited to 12 players. Spectators welcome. Register at the Information Desk to play. Funded 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 www.hcplc.org.

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

Saturday, Oct 2, 1 p.m.

SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin

FREE

Come and enjoy a dinner club type atmosphere as you listen to interpretations and selected monologues from the works of William Shakespeare.

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.

TRAVEL ON A BUDGET

Saturday, Oct 2, 11 a.m.

New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa

FREE

Join us for a program with AAA Travel and Disney Destinations to hear tips on planning a great vacation without breaking your budget.

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

HIP HOP DANCE CLASS

Saturday, Oct 2, 1 p.m.

Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa

FREE

Learn to dance Hip Hop in this hour-long class that will take participants through a warm-up, isolations (standing exercise moving one body part at a time), across the floor combinations, and a final combination (short dance).

For 3rd - 5th graders. Tickets available 30 minutes prior to the program. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of 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.

YOU, BABY, AND YOGA

Friday, Oct. 1, 8, 15,22, 29, 10:30 a.m.

North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard, Tampa

FREE

Bring baby for a calm, relaxing yoga practice with yoga teacher Erin Wheeler. Class includes baby massage, holding baby during yoga postures, interactive song and dance, and sharing a story with baby.

For ages 0-24 months. Please bring a towel/yoga mat for you and baby. Funded 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.

TECH DAY FOR OLDER ADULTS

Saturday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.

Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa

FREE

Bring your cell phone, digital camera, video camera, GPS, or any technical equipment that you need assistance with and get simple instructions from librarians and your community at your library.

Prior registration by phone or in person at the information desk. Walk-ins welcome. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY'S CAN SLIM® INVESTING SYSTEM

Thursday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m.

SouthShore Regional Library, 15818 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin

FREE

(Part 2) Using Investor’s Business Daily to Maximize Your Profits

Continuing our two part presentation on the foundations of the CAN SLIM Investing System, this workshop will identify the three most common chart patterns and teach you how to spot them using current and historical examples. These classic trading patterns will help you time your buys, maximizing your investing results.

Seating limit: 125. Registration in person or by phone required no earlier than one month prior to the start of the program. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY'S CAN SLIM® INVESTING SYSTEM

Wednesday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m.

SouthShore Regional Library, 15818 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin

FREE

(Part 1) Using Investor’s Business Daily to Maximize Your Profits

Whether you’re new to IBD or a long-time subscriber, this class will show you how to use Investor’s Business Daily and Investors.com to make better buy and sell decisions in less time. Learn to identify the seven characteristics shared by the top-performing stocks before they surged and gain unique insights about the CAN SLIM® Investing System, which was rated the #1 strategy in the most recent study by the American Association of Individual Investors. Learn how to find the best stocks with the strategy that outperformed over 50 top investing systems.

Seating limit: 125. Registration in person or by phone required no earlier than one month prior to the start of the program. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP

Tuesday, Sept. 21, 5:30 p.m.

Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Rd., Seffner

FREE

Are you prepared? Florida CFO Alex Sink and The Florida Department of Financial Services, in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Library, Seffner-Mango Branch, will offer a free Disaster Preparedness Workshop for area residents and small business owners. Get the information you need to make sure your family, home and small businesses are protected.

Presenters include Linda Smart, Outreach Coordinator, Joseph Cunningham, Special Investigator, Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office, Deputy Benjamin Tillis, and American Red Cross-Tampa Bay Chapter volunteer, Brian Ridley.

Weather experts have forecasted an active season. Now is the time to prepare!For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

TEENS 'N MOTION @ THE LIBRARY

Tuesday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m.

Sulphur Springs Partnership Library, 8412 N. 13th Street, Tampa

FREE

Teens making the right moves, meeting new friends, watching movies from the library's collection, using the library databases for homework assistance, gaming fun, and youth related information sessions.

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

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

Monday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m.

North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard, Tampa

FREE

Exploration of the do's and don'ts of positive discipline and the role parents play in managing their school age child's behavior.

Presented by Diana Converse, Family Life Educator for Hillsborough County's Cooperative Extension Service. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

SUZIN CARR PRESENTS "I CHOOSE"

Monday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Rd., W, Lutz

FREE

Lutz resident and current "Guv'na," Suzin Helen Carr presents a program highlighting the life decisions discussed in I Choose, her award-winning, whimsical children's book about the choices humans make every day. She is also the author of I Choose, Too, a book for adults. Both books will be available for purchases after the program.

This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Lutz Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

WRITING PERSONAL STORIES: 6 ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS

Sunday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m.

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

FREE

Have you ever read a personal story in a magazine or book and said to yourself, "I have a story like that?" Do you wish you could write your story as well the authors you read? Everyone has personal stories that others are eager to read. But how do you do it? Where do you begin?

Whether you're writing personal essays or a memoir, during this 1 1/2 hour workshop presented by writing coach and editor Debra Marrs, you'll learn specifically what you must do to make your story readable, engaging, heart-felt, and revelatory.

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

NORTH TAMPA LIBRARY'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Saturday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m.

North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard, Tampa

FREE

Can you believe it's been one year already? Join us in celebrating the one year anniversary of the North Tampa Branch Library and the debut of our new art space with an exhibit from Project Return.

Refreshments graciously provided 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.

FRIENDS OF STORYTELLING INVITATION

Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.

North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard, Tampa

FREE

You are invited to the first meeting of the Friends of Storytelling, co-presenters of the countywide Annual Storytelling Festival. Meet fellow storytellers and enjoy a special storytelling treat for all ages.

The Friends of Storytelling is a newly formed Chapter of the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

MEET MARVEL ILLUSTRATOR MIKE PERKINS

Thursday, Sept. 16, 4:30 p.m.

Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa

FREE

Mike Perkins is the illustrator and co-creator of Marvel Comics' Spellbinders and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang from CrossGen Entertainment. His most recent work at Marvel has included Captain America, Union Jack, X-Men, Annihilation: Conquest, and House of M: Avengers. His current work involves illustrating the Marvel Comics adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand.

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

SOUTHERN COOKING BY BE'S KITCHEN

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m.

Riverview Branch Library

10509 Riverview Dr., Riverview

FREE

Chef Brenda, from BE's Kitchen and Catering, shares her culinary experience, techniques and dishes. In her class, you will learn how to prepare budget friendly, simply Southern, delicious meals. She will also teach you shortcuts to reduce the time you spend in the kitchen.

Funded by the Friends of the Riverview Branch Library. Tickets for free samples will be given to the first 20 people entering the class.

Introduction To Tai Chi

Saturday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico

FREE

Relax the mind and strengthen the body and spirit with the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi. Instructors will demonstrate the basics. People of all skill levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing.

For families and adults.

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

SUZIN CARR PRESENTS "I CHOOSE"

Monday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Lutz Branch Library

101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, W., Lutz

FREE

Lutz resident, and past "Guv'na", Suzin Helen Carr presents a program highlighting the life decisions discussed in "I Choose," her award winning, whimsical children's book about the choices humans make every day. She is also the author of "I Choose, Too," a book for adults. Both books will be available after the program.

This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Lutz Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

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