Lost World Reptiles at Austin Davis Public Library

Monday, August 12 at 2:30 p.m. 
Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa
FREE

Gino Sassani of Lost World Reptiles presents live reptiles in this educational program designed to familiarize participants with the characteristics of these animals and their value in the ecosystem.

For children in grades K to 5.

Funded by 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.

Author Talk By Arch Deal: Corporate Fall Guy at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Sunday, August 11 at 2 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Join Arch Deal, former local TV news anchor and avid skydiver, as he discusses his book, Corporate Fall Guy. He will describe his career in radio and TV, and ultimately, his selection as one of only 35 United States athletes on the Miller Lite All Stars skydiving exhibition team. His fascinating story includes some harrowing close calls!

For adults.

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.

Movie Matinee at the Riverview Branch Library

Saturday, August 10 at 3 p.m.
Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview
FREE

The coveted Pirate of the Year Award is on the line and one lucky pirate will be the winner! Set sail with a cast of hilarious characters in this movie adventure.

For children of all ages.

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

Book Discussion: The Brightest Star In The Sky by Maria Keyes at the 78th Street Community Library

Book Discussion: The Brightest Star In The Sky by Maria Keyes at the 78th Street Community Library
Saturday, August 10 at 3 p.m.
78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Road in Tampa
FREE

The Brightest Star in the Sky features seven neighbors whose lives become entangled when a sassy and prescient spirit descends on 66 Star Street with the intent of changing at least one of their lives. But what will this metamorphosis be and who will the sprite choose?

For adults.

Copies of the book are available at the library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

The Ice Cream Social at SouthShore Regional Library

Saturday, August 10 at 2:30 p.m.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE

As summer winds down, join us for a cool and refreshing treat. Share in stories, crafts, and games all about ice cream! Everyone will also get to create their very own ice cream sundae.

For children ages 5 to 12. Registration is required. Ask at the Information Desk or call 813-273-3652.

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

Media/Event Contact: Lorri Robinson, Branch Supervisor

Summer Movie at the Bruton Memorial Library

Saturday, August 10 at 2 p.m.
Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. in Plant City
FREE

What happens when Jason Bourne is out of the picture. See what "legacy" he left behind in this exciting action and adventure film. Families are welcome to join us for this summer blockbuster movie. This movie came out in 2012 and is rated PG-13.

For adults.

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

Book Discussion: Perfect Peace by Daniel Black at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Saturday, August 10 at 10:30 a.m. 
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Blvd. in Tampa 
FREE

The heartbreaking story of a large, rural southern family's attempt to grapple with their mother's desperate decision to make her newborn son into the daughter she will never have. When the seventh child of the Peace family, named Perfect, turns eight, her mother Emma Jean tells her bewildered daughter, "You was born a boy."

For adults.

Copies of the book are available at the library. Funded by Friends of the Seminole Heights Library.