Tea 101 at the SouthShore Regional Library

Friday, September 13 at 11 a.m.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
FREE

In Tea 101, tea specialist Shawn Geitner of Beleave Teas, Inc will familiarize participants with varieties of teas from around the world and share information that will make anyone a tea enthusiast. In this hands-on workshop, participants will use their senses to explore unique tea aromas, examine tea leaves, and taste tea varieties. Learn something new and be inspired to ditch regular tea bags!

For adults.

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

Giant Jenga Trivia at the Temple Terrace Public Library

Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Pkwy. In Temple Terrace
FREE

Celebrate Florida's 500th Anniversary with a game of GIANT Jenga. Put your knowledge about Florida to the test, but don't knock down the blocks!

For teens.

This program is part of the Viva Florida 500 celebration, a
statewide initiative led by the Florida Department of State to highlight the 500 years of historic people, places and events in Florida since the arrival of Juan Ponce de León in 1513.

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

Tail Waggin’ Tutors

Two times/locations: 

• Thursday, September 12 at 3:30 p.m. at the Brandon Regional Library,619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon
• Friday, September 20 at 3:30 p.m. at the Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview

FREE

What do you get when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read! Children take turns reading to an adorable certified therapy dog.

For children.

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

A Kinship Program: Parenting.2-Fostering Minors at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Tuesday, September 10 at 7 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
FREE

In today's fluid society, many grandparents and other relations find themselves responsible for the rearing of their non-birth offspring. Join the Jimmie B. Keel Library in a partnered program with the County's Children's Home to examine the programs and special products available to this unique, but ever-growing group. Topics include the Hillsborough Kinship Care Program, its allied partners, and information on accessing necessary family services, support systems, reducing family stress, promoting family stability, and linking children to childcare, afterschool care, and summer programs. Also available will be health & wellness accessibility along with legal guidance and assistance

For adults.

Presented in partnership with the Hillsborough County children’s Home. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Slammin' Science: Properties Of Matter at the Town ’N Country Regional Public Library

Tuesday, September 10 at 2:45 p.m.
Town ’N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Ste. 120 in Tampa
FREE

Learn all about the different properties of matter in this fun and interactive program. A hands-on experiment and take home activities are also a part of this great lesson on the properties of matter.

For grades K to 5.

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

Musical Mayhem at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Monday, September 9 at 3:00 p.m.
Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner
FREE

If you love music, you’ll love this class! How it’s composed, how instruments are made and how we listen to it – music ROCKS!

For children

Presented by Marcey Walsh of the Institute for Pattern Literacy LLC.. Funded by the Friends of the Seffner-Mango Branch Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Motion Commotion at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Monday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

Join us for this fun and very interactive preschool music and movement program as we shake some sillies out.

For ages 2 to 5 and their parent/caregiver

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.