Music Together

Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m.

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

FREE

Family music for children birth to five years old and the adults who love them. The 45 minute class uses a combination of song, music, rhythm, and instrument play in a relaxed, playful, non-performance setting. Children learn through play and watching the example of their caregivers and other children. They are allowed to participate at their own pace. Older children gain confidence and natural leadership skills while the younger ones benefit from the example they set and often strive to catch up. But most of all, they have fun!

Limited seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Presented by Colleen McGrath. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Do It Yourself Divorce

Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.

Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon

FREE

Learn how and when the legal process involved in divorce proceedings can be simplified and managed at minimum cost to you.

This is a free workshop 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.

Delightful Sounds For Your Toddler

Tuesday, Sept. 6

Ages 2-3 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3-5 at 11:15 a.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

Delightful Sounds brings families together while encouraging children to grow through the power of music! Enjoy bringing music into your child's daily routine to improve their ability to think, reason, create, and express. This session is for ages 2-3.

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.

How To Make A Pinata

Saturday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.

Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Pkwy. in Temple Terrace

FREE

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with us and learn how to make a balloon pinata. Learn the history of pinatas and see a demonstration on how one is made. Then stick around for the grand finale and enjoy the treats.

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

Silly Saturday

Saturday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.

John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa

FREE

Got the Back-to-School Blues? Get cured at the Library! Join us for silly stories, crazy crafts and goofy games sure to lift your spirits.

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

New Tampa Pokemon League

Saturdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10 a.m. New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa FREE

Get together with fellow fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon video games to have some fun at the library. Bring your Pokémon playing cards and your Nintendo DS. Learn the basics of the game, and perfect your gaming strategies. Pokémon league leaders will be on site to facilitate the gaming. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Tai Chi With Bonnie Birdsall

Fridays, Sept. 2, 9,
16, 23, 30 at 1 p.m.

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

FREE

Tai Chi reduces stress and increases alertness, flexibility and stamina. This class accommodates students of varying capabilities, from those participating from a chair due to injury to those studying in preparation to teach. Birdsall modifies each movement to meet the individual needs of each student. Comfortable clothing should be worn for these sessions.

For adults.

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

Yoga 101: Intro to Yoga for Adults

Thursdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 6 p.m.

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

FREE

Want to feel younger? Lindsey Cox, of Lucky Cat Yoga, will help you develop a yoga practice to make you feel great. This class is designed to introduce yoga to adults. Yoga is an activity that can help heal the mind, body, and soul. In this class the basic yoga postures will be covered along with basic pranayama (yogic breathing). The pace of this class is tempered to a moderate rate of effort and ease so that you leave with lots of energy. No yoga experience needed. Classes are 1 hour and require mat/towel and wear athletic clothing/comfortable clothing.

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

Block Party!

Thursday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m.

North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard in
Tampa

FREE

Kids use LEGO building blocks to build a creative, fun and interactive project. The library provides the LEGOs; kids provide the imagination!

For children in grades 1 to 5.

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

Motion Commotion

Thursdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 11 a.m.

John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa

FREE

This fun and very interactive preschool music and movement program will shake out some sillies.

For children ages 18 months to 5 years, along with their caregivers.

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

Creating Sustainable Funding for Your Nonprofit

Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m.

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

FREE

Join Marcy McNeil, a Benevon Coach, for a free seminar on how to create sustainable funding for your nonprofit. Learn a system for fundraising you can start immediately, as well as get your organization off the annual fundraising treadmill.

Please register online at www.benevon.com/intros/Register-Tampa. RSVP is Required. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

No Fuss Foods: Take-Out Chinese At Home

Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Cooking creative, delicious and nutritious meals does not need to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. In this class, Rowena Sjovall of No Fuss Foods will teach how to easily duplicate take-out Chinese food at home.

For adults. Participants must register in advance at the Ask Me Kiosk or by calling 273-3652. Limit of 10 participants.

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 www.hcplc.org.

Table for Two: The Cookbook for Couples

Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.

Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa

FREE

Enjoy a presentation with Warren Caterson, the author of Table for Two in which he shares time saving kitchen tips, cooking hints and humorous anecdotes about the challenges and joys of cooking for two. The presentation culminates with a 10-minute cooking demonstration that any home cook can replicate.

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

The Real CSI

Saturday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m.

SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin

FREE

Collect evidence and fingerprints like a real CSI. Hands-on. Find out how real CSIs get the job done, compared to what pretend CSIs do on TV.

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.

Back To School: Sweets And Treats For Teens

Thursday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Need new snack ideas for friendly gatherings? Learn how to make easy, fun treats such as chocolate covered strawberries, smoothies and more! Arrive hungry and ready to try new things!

For middle and high school students. Seating limit: 24. 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.

Introduction To Hypnosis For Weight Loss

Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Darryl Schumacher, National Guild of Hypnotists, introduces the health benefits of hypnosis for weight loss. Schumacher will explain how hypnosis works and dispel any misconceptions, conduct a brief group hypnosis session, and answer questions. Seating limit: 30. Register 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.

Keep Your Boat Afloat!

Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.

Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon

FREE

Ahoy boaters! Join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division Seven 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 using videos and hands-on demonstrations with life jackets, flares and marine radios. Attendees will also learn how to tie a few useful knots.

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

Healthy Eating On A Budget

Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Mary Keith, Licensed Dietitian and Nutritionist, will discuss budget friendly options for healthy eating, including shopping strategies, budget stretching, creative and cost cutting cooking and maximizing nutrition with simple recipes to eat at home.

Sponsored by the University of Florida and the Hillsborough County Extension Office. 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.

Money Saving Tips with Carrie the Coupon Queen

Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.

Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner

FREE

Carrie helps consumers maximize savings to minimize spending. Her coupon class gives people the knowledge to save big at places like Publix, Target, Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens, and more! She is passionate about coupons, and wants to share her enthusiasm with as many people as possible. Join us for a lively and informative program to start saving money with Carrie, The Coupon Queen.

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.

Using eBooks and Audiobooks with Overdrive

Saturday, Aug. 20 from 2-4 p.m.

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.

International Teen Book and Film Fest

Saturday, Aug. 20 at 1 p.m.

Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa

FREE

Celebrate international best seller teen books with a book discussion, craft activities, bookswap 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.