Tai Chi For Seniors

Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.

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

FREE

Tai Chi reduces stress and increases alertness, flexibility and stamina. This class is specifically designed for seniors. 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 Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Drawing With Pastels

Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Come and explore the art of drawing and blending with pastels with Artist Cory Wright. Learn, create and share with others. All materials provided. Wear a cover-up or old clothing. Seating limit: 15.

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.

Rain Barrels

Monday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m.

Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr. in Brandon

FREE

Lynn Barber, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Agent, will discuss how the use of rain barrels can help your garden and our environment. She will demonstrate how to make a rain barrel using a 55 gallon plastic drum. A certificate for one free rain barrel per household will be issued at the end of the workshop.

Participants should meet at the Information Desk on the first floor for directions to the workshop. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Life Story Writing Workshop

Monday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.

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

FREE

An award-winning program of encouragement and instruction in writing your own "Life Story" and organizing a "Life Story" portfolio. A ten-week free workshop for all levels of writing skills.

Class size is limited to 12. Please plan to attend all meetings. Pre-registration begins Aug. 13 at the Temple Terrace Library Circulation Desk. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Block Party!

Saturday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m.

John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive 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 kids.

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.

Online Living: Cooking

Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.

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

FREE

Find the best Web sites for recipes and cooking tips. Stay organized with online food and exercise journals. Use meal planners to help build your shopping list. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

Seating is limited (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.

Block Party!

Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m.

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. 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 kids in grades 1 to 5.

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.