Songs of the American Landscape at the Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave. in Tampa
FREE

Dana and Susan Robinson perform songs and stories about places, events and characters across America, engaging listeners with lively fiddle tunes and a chance to sing along.

All ages.

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

Interactive Animal Movie at the 78th Street Community Library

Saturday, February 15 at 3:00 p.m.
78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Road in Tampa
FREE

Alex, Gloria, Marty and Melman are all here and still trying to get back home. Join the adventure with props, sound effects, and a whole lot of fun at this showing of a family movie favorite. Props are limited to the first fifteen children. Rated PG, 93 minutes.

All ages. Seats are limited. Pick up a free ticket one hour before the film.

Refreshments are provided by the Friends of the 78th Street Community Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Blues in the Library at the Riverview Branch Library

Saturday, February 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview
FREE

Black History Month: Local Tampa Bay musicians from the Suncoast Blues Society will perform popular blues and folk songs at the library. Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of blue notes. It emerged in Black communities of the United States from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads.

For adults.

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.

Drum Circle Magic at the New Tampa Regional Library

Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library,  10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

Dance, laugh, sing and enjoy the magic of community and teamwork while playing drums with Giving Tree Music.

For children entering grades K to 5.

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

A Mindful Writing Workshop at the New Tampa Regional Library

Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

When the mind is cluttered and busy, it can
be hard to tap into one's innate creativity. This workshop affords participants the time and inspiration to practice mindfulness meditation and express themselves on paper from a centered space. Participants will breathe deeply, fire up their imagination, and have fun with writing exercises. No experience necessary.

For adults.

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

Florida Folk Tales: An Interactive Storytelling Show at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library

Tuesday, February 11 at 3:30 p.m.
Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

The backwoods of old Florida meander through your mind's eye as Katie Adams tells stories from Florida's heritage. A raccoon that makes wishes come true...a young fool who makes
the cattle rancher's daughter laugh...a one-eyed fish that saves an old woman from robbers. These characters and more inhabit the captivating, humorous tales from Florida's folklore. Props, costumes, audience participation, and singing add color to these "gator tales."

For ages 5 to 12.

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.

Survival Paracord Bracelets at the New Tampa Regional Library

Monday, February 10 at 3:30 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

Let Ashley Johnson teach you how to weave an amazingly strong bracelet that you can share with a friend or wear for a life time. These Survival bracelets may help you survive the wilderness!

Recommended for ages 12 to 18

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