Duct Tape Holidays

Thursday, Dec. 12 at 4:30 p.m.

North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard in Tampa

FREE

Come to the library to make holiday decorations and crafts with duct tape.

For teens.

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

Hottest Tech Toys For The Holiday Season

Library cardholders may participate remotely from any location with Internet access (advance registration required)

Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m.,
 at 14 locations:

SouthShore Regional Library, 
15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin

Charles J. Fendig Public Library, 
3909 W. Neptune St. in Tampa

Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 
3910 S. Manhattan Ave. in Tampa

Brandon Regional Library, 
619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon

C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 
2607 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. in Tampa

North Tampa Branch Library, 
8916 North Boulevard in Tampa

Thonotosassa Branch Library, 
10715 Main St. in Thonotosassa

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

Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 
410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 
1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

Bruton Memorial Library, 
302 W. McLendon St. in Plant City

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

New Tampa Regional Library, 
10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa

West Tampa Branch Library,
2312 W. Union St. in Tampa

FREE

Participants get an unbiased look at the latest computers, gaming systems, phones and more this holiday season.

For adults. Online access is also available for library cardholders from any remote location with Internet access. Advance registration is required for remote access. Visit hcplc.org for details or call 813-273-3652.

Presented by LearnSurge. Funded by the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Kindermusik For Preschoolers

Wednesday, Dec. 12 at
10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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

FREE

Joyful Child Studio brings families together while encouraging children to grow through the power of music! This series brings music into children's daily routines to improve their ability to create, express, reason and think.

For children ages 2 to 5 years, along with their caregivers.

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.

Ask-A-Lawyer: Homeowners Association Basics

Monday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Local lawyers will host this brief informational program on homeowners associations, followed by an informal question and answer session.

For adults.

Presented in partnership with the Brandon Bar Association. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Stories And Songs With Mrs. Claus

Monday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

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

FREE

Mrs. Claus will tell the heart-warming holiday story, Children's Small Town Christmas, of how the true meaning of Christmas is found when Santa fails to visit. Afterward, meet Mrs. Claus and sing along to the Twelve Days of Christmas.

For all ages.

Funded by the Friends of 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.

Art After School

At two locations:

Monday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at
the North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard in Tampa

Monday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa

FREE

Art After School provides an outlet for children to express creativity through art. Kids may take home their creations to show off.

For children in grades 1 to 5. Limit of 25 participants.

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

No Fuss Foods: Delightful Pumpkin Dishes

Monday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Cooking creative, delicious and nutritious meals does not need to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. Join Rowena Sjovall of No Fuss Foods as she demonstrates easy and delightful dishes using pumpkin.

For adults. Participants must register in advance at the Ask Me Kiosk or by calling 813-273-3652. Limit of 10 participants.

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.