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.