Valentine Crafternoon

Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m.

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

FREE

Children are invited to make Valentine’s Day-themed crafts to take home.

For children and families.

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

Seminario de ayuda para la naturalización e Inscripción a clases para obtener la Ciudadanía

Sábado 11 de febrero,
a las 1 de la tarde

Biblioteca General de Town ’N Country, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 en Tampa

GRATIS

La Especialista en Naturalización Marija Hannen responderá a las preguntas sobre los requisitos y el proceso de convertirse en un ciudadano de Estados Unidos. También ayudará a las personas que necesitan ayuda para prepararse para el examen y la entrevista. Al finalizar el taller habrá una oportunidad de inscribirse en una clase de ciudadanía.

Para los adultos. El seminario será en inglés pero habrá servicio de intérprete para los que necesiten ayuda en español.

Presentado en colaboración con la Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services. Para más información sobre este evento, llame al (813) 273-3652 o visite www.hcplc.org.

Naturalization Assistance Workshop And Citizenship Class Enrollment

Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.

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

FREE

Naturalization Specialist Marija Hannen will answer questions about the requirements and process of becoming a U.S. citizen. She will also help individuals who need assistance preparing for the exam and interview. After the workshop there will be an opportunity to enroll in a citizenship class.

For adults.

Presented in partnership with the Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services. For more information about this event, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org

Calling All Authors: The Seven Steps To A Successful Book Tour!

Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.

Temple Terrace Library, 202 Bullard Parkway in Tampa

FREE

Liz Coursen, author of The Book Tourist, discusses the necessary steps to organize and implement an effective, efficient book tour. The focus of this event is to provide authors—whether traditionally published or self-published—with practical tools they can use themselves. Topics include several steps an author can take immediately upon leaving the event, how to prepare for the tour, how to market and publicize each event, and how to make each event special.

For adults.

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

Paws To Read!

Saturday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m.

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

FREE

The library's going to the dogs! Children are invited to practice reading to a certified therapy dog and enjoy a simple craft.

For children.

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

Windows Live Movie Maker

Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10:15 a.m.

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

FREE

Participants learn how to quickly turn their photos and videos into polished movies with Windows Live Movie Maker. They also learn how to add special effects, transitions, sound and captions, then share their movie directly on websites, such as YouTube and Facebook.

For adults.

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

Writing An Entertaining Autobiography In Three Easy Steps

Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.

Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway in Tampa

FREE

Liz Coursen, author of The Complete Biography Workbook, will inspire her audience to write their compelling autobiographies, using real life stories to illustrate her belief that everyone has led a life worthy of autobiography. Her lively presentation will provide an overview of the entire process, practical tips to get started and the tools necessary to see the project through to completion. Topics include organizing illustrations, editing, working with an editor, book design and self-publishing.


For adults.

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