eBooks And eReaders

Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.

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

FREE

Have a new eReader or interested in getting one? Learn which devices can download the library's FREE eBooks, and how to load eBooks onto various types of eReaders. Discover the library's large selection of eBooks in various formats!

For adults. Participants must register in person after 1 p.m. Limit of 12 participants.

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

A Night To Remember: A Voyage In Art

Saturday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m.

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

FREE

Before DiCaprio and Winslet, Webb and Stanwyck, other films depicted the fatal voyage of the doomed luxury liner RMS Titanic. A more critically accurate film starring Kenneth More was produced in 1958 by Britain's Rankin Film Productions based on Walter Lord's famous book, A Night to Remember. Book a passage on this fateful journey.

For adults.

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

Holiday Karaoke

Friday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.

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

FREE

Sing along with friends and family and start off the holidays with a song.

For families.

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

Christmas Carol Sing-Along

Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon

FREE

Families are invited to get in the holiday spirit at the library with an old-fashioned Christmas carol sing-a-long. Song lyrics will be provided.

For families.

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

Teen Holiday Gift Workshop

Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

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

FREE

Get crafty this holiday season with some quick, easy and inexpensive gift ideas as talented Teen Advisory Board members help teens try some favorite crafts. Refreshments will be provided.

For teens ages 12 to 18 years. Presented by the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Teen Advisory Board.

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.

Raising Government Funds In Changing Times

Thursday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.

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

FREE

In this two-hour workshop, learn about the types of government grants and how to find them. Guest lecturer Marilyn Hoyt is a veteran fundraiser who is experienced with government grants.

For adults. Participants must register in advance by calling 813-273-3652.

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

Winter Concert In The Park: Kenny Flint And The Rough Diamond Band

Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St. in Thonotosassa

FREE

Ring in the holiday season with live festive country music from Kenny Flint and the Rough Diamond Band. The concert will feature country-inspired renditions of holiday favorites. This FREE performance will be held in Thonotosassa Park, right next to the library’s parking lot.

For adults and families.

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.