Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
Ahoy boaters! Join the U.S. Coast Guard for an informational workshop on boating skills and seamanship. The presentation will explain techniques and equipment boaters need to know to be safe on the water.
Co-sponsored by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Seffner-Mango Branch Library 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner
FREE
Atoms, molecules, changes of state, energy etc. are easily understood by Elementary and Middle School students when presented with dynamic demonstrations, kinesthetic activities, marshmallows and Hoberman Spheres!
Presented by Marcey Walsh. 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.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE
If you are thinking about becoming a vegetarian or just want a better understanding this program is for you. If you are still interested at the end of the program you can receive a free "Vegetarian Starter Kit" that provides many useful tips and recipes for health.
Presented by Denise Anderson and Hussein Mourtada. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
Silly Sam the Music Man performs an interactive music show that will get kids up and dancing, singing and learning about just how much fun music can be! There are instruments to play, silly songs to sing and a little magic thrown into the mix.
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.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE
Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners are welcome!
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit: www.hcplc.org.
Egypt Lake Partnership Library, 3403 W. Lambright Street in Tampa
FREE
Jansen Dance helps children experience dance through dance games, improvisation, music, props and their imagination.
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.
Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon
FREE
Are you behind on your mortgage or have you been served with foreclosure papers? An attorney will help homeowners understand the foreclosure process and explain how federal programs may help you to keep your home.
Presented by the Brandon Bar Association. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
Please joins us for this Adult Summer Reading program as Dr. Earl Paul talks about his fascinating journey through the Galapagos Islands.
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.
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa
FREE
Welcome to Australia, the smallest and flattest continent! Come take a walkabout at the library and experience Australia through stories, activities, music and crafts.
Funded by the Friends of the Seminole Heights Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard in Tampa
FREE
Join us for yoga! Learn some fun and easy yoga poses from a certified yoga instructor, and perhaps find your zen! Please bring a towel or mat. For ages 6-12.
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.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
Use basic sewing techniques to create whimsical creatures from ordinary socks. Every creature is different! Lunch will be provided for this 4 hr class.
Ages 12-17. Limit 16. Registration required; sign up at Ask Me Kiosk. 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.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE
A hands-on guide to two of the most popular sites on the Internet!
Registration in person required no earlier than one hour before 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.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE
Teens, come dressed as your favorite Anime or Manga character for a night of Anime-themed fun, music, games, and prizes. There will be a special contest for the best costume.
Advance tickets are available and ticketholders are entered into a special raffle contest. 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.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE
As summer winds down, join us for a cool and refreshing treat. Share in stories, crafts, and games all about ice cream! Everyone will also get to create their very own ice cream sundae.
For grades K-5. Registration is required. Ask at the information desk or call 273-3652. 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.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE
Can you survive the Silent Library? Perform the crazy stunts and compete against your friends to be the champion! For teens in grades 6-12.
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.
78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Road in Tampa
FREE
A joyous celebration of music that recounts African folklore through spirited drumming, dance, and song.
Program will be held at Winston Park Recreational Center, 7605 Destin Drive. Funded by the Friends of the 78th Street Community Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
Come in and try many tasty treats that will get your stomach to stop growling this summer! Arrive hungry and be ready to make some easy, fun snacks.
For ages 8-12. Seating is limited. Register at the Ask Me Kiosk. 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.
Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. in Plant City
FREE
Seating is limited to the first 50 participants to register one hour before the event.
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
Join us as we go through a money saving and spending adventure. In this interactive program, kids will be introduced to basic financial concepts and exercises dealing with money values and simple budgeting.
For elementary age children. Presented by Suncoast Schools Financial Credit Union. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
SouthShore Regional Library, 19816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE
Join us as the Amazing Steiner blends comedy with jaw-dropping magic.
For grades K-5. 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.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
Have fun creating your own magnetic feltie robot in two hours. No experience needed.
For ages 7-12. Registration required at the Ask Me Kiosk or by calling 273-3652. 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.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE
For those who want to get more out of Word. Dive into advanced formatting techniques and organize your information into tables!
Registration in person required no earlier than one hour before 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.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE
Learn the culture and history of Taiko drumming.
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.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
You are here at the scene of the crime! In this murder mystery game, you are the CSI investigator. Talk with suspects, gather clues, and find evidence. The game of Clue just got a bit more real. For teens in grades 6-12.
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit: www.hcplc.org.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE
Did you know the library offers FREE audiobooks and ebooks? Learn how to download these to your personal computer, and transfer them to your MP3 player or eReader. Get revved up with Overdrive!
Seating limit: 12. Registration in person required no earlier than one hour 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.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
Gino Sassani presents live snakes and reptiles in this educational program. The Reptile Park & Wildlife Center is devoted to promoting and creating awareness for wildlife and habitat conservation.
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.
Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. in Plant City
FREE
Ages Kindergarten and up. Free tickets are available one week before event.
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit: www.hcplc.org.
The Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County welcome Sterling Watson, author of Fighting in the Shade, to the Four Seasons Author Series on Friday, August 5, 2011, at noon at the University Club of Tampa.
Fighting in the Shade is a riveting novel of ideas exploring the perils of hazing and feverish masculinity on a high school football team. “High school football mixes with Faust in this blitz of a novel from Watson. Billy Dyer is the new kid in town at his Florida high school during the mid-1960s. He's also a talented football player who brings an element of violence to the game, and during a perverse hazing ritual, Billy refuses to endure humiliation and busts his way out with the same force he brings to his football playing. The ensuing fight has dire consequences: Billy is kicked off the team, but, more significantly, during the melee, he badly hurts one of his teammates. With the team now shorthanded and losing, the school's boosters beg Billy to come back to the team, and out of concern for his mother- -recently divorced from Billy's alcoholic lawyer father, and none too well-off- -Billy negotiates a price and becomes a star, but at what cost? Meanwhile, Billy's father may be in on some dodgy dealings with a shady character who has an interest in the team, and, more pointedly, in Billy. The novel avoids slipping into morality tale excess as it spins out a big Dennis Lehane–like story of society, opportunity, and consequences, revealing Watson as an accomplished storyteller.“ --Publisher’s Weekly
Sterling Watson is the author of five novels, including The Calling, Sweet Dream Baby, and Weep No More My Brother, which was nominated for the Rosenthal Award given annually by the National Academy Institute of Arts and Letters. He is the director of the Creative Writing Program at Eckerd College and holder of the Peter Meinke Chair in Literature and Creative Writing.
The Four Seasons Author Series is presented by the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. The subscription series offers four consecutive literary lunches at which guest authors are invited to speak on a variety of subjects, followed by a question and answer period, with a book signing for those who wish to purchase the featured book. Tickets are $30 for a one time event or a subscription for four consecutive luncheons is $100. Reservations are necessary to attend. To reserve your seat for the luncheon, call the Friends office at (813) 273-3616 by Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 or email fourseasonsluncheon@gmail.com.
Egypt Lake Partnership Library, 3403 W. Lambright Ave. in Tampa
FREE
“Magic for Everyone, Magia para todos!” Enjoy this energized interactive show full of illusions and learn new “palabras,” words, along the way.
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.
Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner
FREE
Darryl Schumacher, a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, introduces the health benefits of hypnosis for weight loss. Mr. Schumacher will explain how hypnosis works and dispel any misconceptions, conduct a group hypnosis session, and answer questions.
Limit of 25; registration required. 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.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE
Attention geeks, dorks and dweebs! Embrace the nerd in all of us. Wizard Rock bands The Remus Lupins and Ministry of Magic will be joined by DFTBA (Don’t Forget to Be Awesome) Recording Artists, ALL CAPS and Skyway Flyer as they entertain dorks and non-dorks alike with their awesome music. (Cool kids welcome.)
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.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE
A crash course in word processing! Learn to format, rearrange, save and print your documents in Microsoft Word.
Registration in person required no earlier than one hour before 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.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE
Learn about vegetarianism. The health benefits of the many food choices will be discussed. Recipes will be available. Questions will be welcome.
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa
FREE
Celebrate international best seller teen books with a book discussion, craft activities, book swap and see a film based on the book of the day.
Funded by the Friends of the Seminole Heights Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. in Plant City
FREE
Children 6-12 years are eligible. A completed entry form must be turned in by 5:00 PM Saturday, July 9th to be judged; 11:45 AM deadline for completed food to be received; secret judging at noon; children and parents may return at 2:30 PM for presentation of entries, prizes and food tasting.
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Road in Tampa
FREE
Features a variety of beautiful parrots performing all sorts of amazing tricks. They play basketball, roller-skate, talk and even ride a bicycle!
Program will be held at Winston Park Recreational Center, 7605 Destin Drive. Funded by the Friends of the 78th Street Community Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE
World traveler and science performer Marcey Walsh uses whoopee cushions, tuning forks, slinkies, water balloons and musical instruments from all over the world to explore the science of sound and music in a way you will never forget.
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.
Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. in Plant City
FREE
Are Sugar Gliders really a good pet? Ages Kindergarten and up. Limited to the first 80 children and caregivers, who have tickets. Free tickets will be available one week before the event.
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, W. in Lutz
FREE
Join us for a travel program presented by AAA and hear tips and advice on traveling to Paris. Registration is required by calling 273-3652 or in person at the Lutz Branch Library.
For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner
FREE
The basis of all life, WATER is everywhere! From the tiny atoms that make up H20 to massive oceans blanketing the earth, we’ll explore and play with this marvelous molecule!
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.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE
Still figuring out your email? Find out how to send and receive messages and files, and manage your contacts!
Registration in person required no earlier than one hour before 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.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE
Friday- Bring your stuffed friend to the library by 5:30pm and leave them overnight where they will enjoy a slumber party with other stuffed friends. On Saturday, come back at 10:30am for stories, a picture review of all the activities your stuffed friend did overnight, and a special craft project!
Registration is required. Please ask at the information desk or call 273-3652. For children ages 3-8. Parents- please make sure your little one can do without their stuffed friend overnight! Funding for this program 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 www.hcplc.org.
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa
FREE
Come and review "Slum Dog Millionaire": In Mumbai in 2006, eighteen-year-old Jamal Malik, a former street child from the Juhu slum, is a contestant on the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and is one question away from the grand prize. However, before the Rs. 20,000,000 question, he is detained and interrogated by the police.
Funding for this program provided by the Friends of the Seminole Heights Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.,/li>
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