September 16, 2011

Money Saving Tips with Carrie the Coupon Queen

  • Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.

    Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

    FREE

    Carrie the Coupon Queen helps consumers minimize spending to maximize savings. Her class gives people the knowledge to save big at places like Publix, Target, Wal-Mart and more! Join us for a lively, informative program and start saving money!

    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.

  • Block Party!

    Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

    Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, W. in Lutz

    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 ages 5 to 14 years.

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

    College Savings Plan Seminar

  • Monday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m.

    Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa

    FREE

    One financial goal that most parents share is a college education for their children. With college costs increasing at a faster rate than general inflation, saving for college can be a daunting task. You can, however, pursue this important financial goal by establishing a college fund and taking action today. This class will focus on current and future college costs, sources of funds, financial aid, scholarships, loans and other investment options.

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

  • September 14, 2011

    My Life And Times With Stevie Wonder

  • Saturday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m.

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

    FREE

    Ted Hull, teacher and road manager to Stevie Wonder and author of The Wonder Years: My Life and Times with Stevie Wonder, will discuss his work. During the growth of Motown, Ted spent six years shaping Stevie Wonder’s life, as his private teacher, advisor and road manager. Since leaving Motown, Ted has appeared occasionally on Stevie’s behalf at functions, including the 1976 American Music Awards. In May 1996, he was an “alumni” at ceremonies opening the Motown Historical Museum. In 2003, Ted was presented the “Man of Motown” award for his contribution to Stevie’s education and to Motown.

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

  • Pirates, Ahoy!

  • Saturday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.

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

    FREE

    Shiver me timbers, it's a pirate party! Put on your best pirate costume and join us for pirate stories, games, and trivia to prepare for International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Be there, or be prepared to walk the plank!

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

  • Kickstart Your Health with Dr. Neal Barrard

  • Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m.

    Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa

    FREE

    Dr. Neal Barnard describes which foods to eat and provides tips on how to prepare them. Dounder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), Dr. Barnard is also president of The Cancer Project, a nonprofit organization advancing cancer prevention and survival through nutrition education and research. A raw food cooking class will follow the video presentation. All participants will get free copies of a Veg Starter kit and vegetarian snacks and beverages.

    Presented by the Silverback Peace Group. Funded by the Friends of the Seminole Heights 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, Sept. 17 at 10 a.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.

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