Movie Matinee at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Saturday, June 8 at 3:15 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Kings, queens, magic and evil curses are all a part of this animated feature film. Will the heroine, Merida, be able to right all wrongs using her skills as an archer? Unearth the secret to the spell at this family, PG-rated movie event.

For people of all ages.


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.

Doughnuts With Dad at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

The library is celebrating fathers! Dads and their families are invited to share stories, enjoy sweet treats, and make memories.

For children and families.

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.

Getting To Happy: How To Live A Happier Life Every Day

Two times/locations:

Wednesday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa

Saturday, June 22 at 3 p.m. at the Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview

FREE

Join Nyela Oluchi Hope, an inspirational speaker for this interactive and engaging workshop about increasing and maintaining personal happiness.
For adults.
Funded by the Friends of the Town ’N Country Regional Library and the Friends of the Riverview Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Photography: Basic Instructions at the New Tampa Regional Library

Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m.

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

FREE

Professional photographer Ronald Slaton will teach participants basic digital photography.


For adults.

Funded 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 www.hcplc.org.

Stargazing at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Monday, June 3 at 3 p.m.

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

FREE

Star light, star bright, time to learn about the night. Let’s take a look at suns, moons and galaxies!

 

For children.

Presented by Marcey Walsh of the Institute for Pattern Literacy LLC. 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.

College Matters: Avoid Costly Mistakes And Discover Funding at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library

Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m.

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

FREE

College planning is complex. Join Thrivent financial advisor Matthew Oleson for this free educational workshop designed specifically for parents of high school students.

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

How Ice Cream Was Served: American Ingenuity In Design And Marketing

At three locations:

Saturday, June 1 at 3 p.m. at the Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview

Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa

FREE

Using innovative animations, collector Don Kaufman talks about the history of ice cream scoops and how American ingenuity helped to create perfect ice cream treats. An ice cream social will follow the program.

Adults.

Funded by Friends of the Riverview Branch Library, Friends of the Bloomingdale Regional Library, and 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.

Friends Of The Seffner-Mango Branch Library Book Sale

Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m.

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

FREE

Come find bargains galore at this two-day event that will offer the Friends’ extensive collection of donated books and videos for all ages at low prices.

For adults and families.

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

Florida Treasures: A Viva Florida Historical Exploration

Friday, May 31 at 10:15 a.m.

Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa

FREE

When two tourists discover a treasure chest full of historical artifacts, they are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida history. The audience will laugh and learn about Ponce de León, the settlement of Pensacola, the discovery of St. Augustine, and the original Pocahontas story. This program is part of the Viva Florida 500 celebration, a statewide initiative led by the Florida Department of State to highlight the 500 years of historic people, places and events in Florida since the arrival of Juan Ponce de León to the land he named La Florida in 1513.

For children ages 5 to 12 years.

Presented in partnership with the Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth (ACT). Funded 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 www.hcplc.org.

Vegetarian Cooking With Debbie DeGraaff

Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m.

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

FREE

 

Learn to prepare healthy vegetarian food with Debbie DeGraaff, natural foods chef and author of Light And Lean Vegetarian Cuisine, and Clean And Green Vegetarian Cuisine. DeGraaff will demonstrate basic food preparation for healthy eating and share samples of prepared vegetarian dishes.

 

For adults. Limit of 20 participants.

 

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

Recipe Swap

Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. in Tampa

FREE

Adults are invited to get together for a fun new way to socialize, sharing favorite recipes and stories with other home cooks.

For adults.

Funded by the Ada T. Payne Friends of the Urban Libraries. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Keep The Boat Afloat

Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon

FREE

 

The Seventh Division of the District Seven Coast Guard Auxiliary will host an informational workshop to promote boating safety during National Safe Boating Week. This workshop will cover vessel safety and float plans.

For adults.

Presented in partnership with the Seventh Division of District Seven 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.

A Kinship Program: Parenting.2 - Fostering Minors

Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m.


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

FREE


In today's fluid society, many grandparents and other relations find themselves responsible for the rearing of their non-birth offspring. Come to the library in a partnered program with the County's Children's Home to examine the programs and special products available to this unique, but ever-growing group. Topics include the Hillsborough Kinship Care Program, its allied partners, and information on accessing necessary family services, support systems, reducing family stress, promoting family stability, and linking children to childcare, afterschool care, and summer programs. Also available will be health and wellness accessibility, along with legal guidance and assistance.

For adults.

Presented in partnership with the Hillsborough County Children's Home. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Discover Prehistoric Florida

Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m.

North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard in Tampa

FREE

Learn about Florida’s past through archaeology and the clues that are found. Archaeologists from the Florida Public Archaeology Network at USF will give a presentation complete with real artifacts and replicas of tools that ancient Floridians would have used to survive.

For children in grades K to 5.

Presented in partnership with the Florida Public Archaeology Network. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Computer Boot Camp: Online Photo Editing

Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m.

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

FREE

Find out how to use free, web-based photograph editing applications to crop, enhance and even repair photos. Mouse and keyboard skills are recommended prerequisites for this program.

 

For adults.

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

Scratch Day: Getting Started

Saturday, May 18 at 4 p.m.


C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. in Tampa

FREE

Celebrate Scratch Day! Get to know this programming language by the MIT Media Lab that makes it easy for children to create their own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art and share their creations on the Web. In this class, explore the basics of working with Scratch.

For children in grades 3 to 5. Limit of 12 participants.

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

Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m.

Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview

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 adults.

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

Classical Guitar For Teens

Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m.

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

FREE

Classical guitarist Jane Rosenbohm presents a miniature concert, hands-on demonstration, guitar history, and a question and answer session for teens.

For teens.

Presented in partnership with the TransSiberian Orchestra Project. Funded 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 www.hcplc.org.

Drawing Portraits With Pencils

Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m.

Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview

FREE

Art educator Minnette Webster creates self portraits using mirrors, pencils and erasers. All materials will be provided.

For children in grades 1 to 4. Those who wish to participate must register in advance at the Ask Me Kiosk or by calling 813-273-3652.


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

Personal Bankruptcy

Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.

Brandon Regional Library
619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon

FREE


An attorney will explain the fundamentals of bankruptcy law and how it can work as a possible financial option in foreclosure and debt relief.

For adults.

Presented in partnership with the Brandon Bar Association. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Skin
Tuesday, May 14 at 3 p.m.

Town ’N Country Regional Public Library
7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa

FREE

It's everywhere and it holds everything together. It's skin! Children are invited to find out how it works and see the layers it's made of with a hands-on activity.

For children in grades 3 to 5.

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