Showing posts with label People of All Ages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label People of All Ages. Show all posts

January 30, 2015

Kuumba Dancers and Drummers at the New Tampa Regional Library

Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE


Join the Kuumba Dancers and Drummers on a cultural journey filled with live traditional African music, dance, storytelling and audience participation. A wonderful experience for all ages!

All ages. 

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

November 26, 2014

New Tampa Reader's Theater at the New Tampa Regional Library

Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

Reader's Theater turns a read-aloud into a show! Readers of every level can participate. Perform without memorizing lines or building a set, and let's tell the story together.

For children and families.

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


November 24, 2014

Game Day: Learn Or Relearn Great Board Games at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

What happened to good old fashioned board games? One of the reasons most families do not spend more time playing together is because of the time it takes to learn the rules. At this workshop, participants play "speed gaming" to learn (or re-learn) great games they can take home to their families and peers.

All ages.

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

November 17, 2014

Star Party at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Monday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Check out the planets, moons, and stars! The St. Petersburg Astronomy Club will have telescopes for star gazers of all ages in the northeast corner of the Jimmie B. Keel Library parking lot.

For all ages.

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


November 4, 2014

Awards Ceremony For The Hispanic Heritage Contests at the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library

Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa
FREE

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in a ceremony honoring the "Our Hispanic Heritage" poetry, bookmark and poster contest winners. Enjoy live music, poetry readings and refreshments at this festive program.

For all ages.

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.

November 3, 2014

Tellabration at the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library

Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa
FREE

School-age storytellers will perform traditional tales under the direction of Tamara Green. Enjoy the stories and also learn about the upcoming 2015 Hillsborough County Storytelling Festival.

For all ages.

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.


October 28, 2014

Saturday Afternoon At The Movies at the 78th Street Community Library

Saturday, November 15 at 3:00 p.m.
78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Road. in Tampa
FREE

Explore the untold story of Disney's most iconic villain from the classic Sleeping Beauty and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Stay after the movie for a chance to win the DVD. Seats will be limited. Pick up a free ticket beginning one hour before the movie.

For all ages.

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.

October 22, 2014

Star Gazing With StarSplitter Adventures at the Brandon Regional Library

Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon
FREE

Enjoy a closer look at the moon and planets and learn more about our nearest celestial neighbors! Astronomy enthusiasts from StarSplitter Adventures will have telescopes set up in the parking lot near the entrance to the library so you can observe the craters of the moon, the red planet Mars, the bright cloud bands of Jupiter and other wonders of the night sky. The astronomers will answer questions and explain what can be seen though the telescope as well as with the naked eye.

For all ages.

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


September 30, 2014

The Library's 2nd Annual Homegrown In Hillsborough Festival at the Seminole Heights Branch Library

Saturday, October 18 at 12:00 p.m.
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa

FREE This special event will include many "mini programs" featuring local talent fluent in Arts and Crafts (Artists, Artisans, and Architecture), Words and Music (Writers, Musicians, and Dance), and Gastronomy and offer lectures, panel discussions, and demonstrations in all areas of the library.

For all ages.

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

September 23, 2014

Are You Getting The Most Out Of Ancestry.com ? at the John F. Germany Public Library

Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE

Join Lee McQueary, from the Florida History and Genealogy Library, for an interactive instructional session titled, Mastering Ancestry.com’s Card Catalog. The Card Catalog feature is an essential tool for those doing advanced searching on Ancestry.com. Sessions will be held in The Hive, which is located on the third floor of the west building in the John F. Germany Library. See you there!

For all ages.

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


July 28, 2014

AlligatorZone at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Saturday, August 9 at 10:15 a.m.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico
FREE

Help area-entrepreneurs avoid the alligators @ AlligatorZone. Join local entrepreneurs to learn about new businesses, products and designs. Help them avoid the metaphorical alligators that could endanger their success. In this highly interactive program, select entrepreneurs will present their new ideas or offerings. You, as a member of the audience, will have the chance to provide feedback on potential hurdles to success you foresee as well as offer suggestions or changes or new features and improvements. Reserve your seats today at AlligatorZone.eventbrite.com.
For all ages. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Hillsborough County, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, or the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. who do not endorse the presenter(s).

June 10, 2014

Music & More From The Land Down Under at the SouthShore Regional Library

Saturday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m. SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE

Explore Australia’s indigenous people, animals, history and culture on this musical journey through the Land Down Under.

For all ages.

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.

The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Hillsborough County, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, or the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. who do not endorse the presenter(s).

June 3, 2014

Lost World Reptiles at these Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries

• Monday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St. in Thonotosassa
• Tuesday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutz Community Center at 98 1st Ave. NW in Lutz
• Monday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner
FREE

Gino Sassani presents live snakes and reptiles in this educational program about slithery creatures. Learn about the snake’s value in the ecosystem and the genetic variations of snakes.

For all ages.

Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Library, Friends of the Lutz Branch Library, and 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.

The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Hillsborough County, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, or the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. who do not endorse the presenter(s).


May 5, 2014

Storytelling Resource Center Dedication at the John F. Germany Public Library

Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE

Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Virginia Rivers. The Virginia Rivers Storytelling Resource Center will be officially dedicated to honor Virginia, her story, her work, and the community of mentors and storytellers that continue today. Refreshments will be provided. For all ages. Funded by the Friends of Storytelling of Tampa-Hillsborough County. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.


Saturday Movie Matinee at the Riverview Branch Library

Saturday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m.
Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview
FREE

Join us as we turn the library into a movie theater. Stay afterwards for a chance to win the PG-Rated DVD.

For all ages.

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.


April 14, 2014

Poetry and Jazz Month Celebration & Lit Wit Award Ceremony at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Join the library in celebrating April as National Poetry and Jazz Appreciation Month. Local poets will read from their original poetry, accompanied by some creative jazz performers, and the winners of the Lit Wit Humorous Poetry Contest will be invited to read their winning poems.

All ages.

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.

The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Hillsborough County, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, or the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. who do not endorse the presenter(s).

Something for Everyone at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Join this open house event and learn about all of the new things the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library has to offer. Along with showcasing the expanded space and updates, the library will be featuring samples of special programs like yoga, music, author talks, new technologies, and more. Interested participants can also get a behind the scenes tour. Enjoy an afternoon of library fun and then stay for the Poetry and Jazz Month Celebration at 2:30 p.m.

All ages.

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. The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Hillsborough County, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, or the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. who do not endorse the presenter(s).

March 24, 2014

Riverview Branch Library Book Sale at the Riverview Branch Library

Saturday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview
FREE

The Friends of the Riverview Branch Library will be holding a book sale to raise funds for the library. All Ages. Sponsored 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.

March 29, 2013

Kotler Art Gallery Art Reception

Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m.

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

FREE

Come to the library and enjoy music and refreshments while experiencing the Kotler Art Gallery’s latest exhibit, featuring George Wilson’s infrared black and white Florida photography will be on display April 1-29.

For adults and people of all ages.

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.