Chair Yoga for All at the North Tampa Branch Library

Tuesday, February 25 at 1:30 p.m.
North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard in Tampa
FREE

It's never too late to try yoga! Using yogic breathing, slow movements in chairs, this class is specifically designed to find a path towards loosening joints. We will explore all the options and acknowledge our limitations while embracing them and the new connections made in our bodies and minds.

Presented by Erin Wheeler of Lucky Cat Yoga.

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.

Cupcake Wars at the SouthShore Regional Library

Saturday, February 22 at 2:30 p.m.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin 
FREE

Frosting... sprinkles... decorations! The battle is on - May the best cupcake win! Celebrate February with a little sweetness and a lot of delicious fun in this cupcake decorating competition. We provide the materials; kids provide the imagination.

For children ages 5 to 10. Pre-registration is required. Sign up at the SouthShore information desk or call 273-3652.

Funding provided 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.

Children's Magic Show with Elliott Smith at the Lutz Branch Library

Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, W. in Lutz
FREE

Join Magician Elliott Smith as he dazzles audiences and leaves them rolling in the aisles. He maximizes the use of comedy, wit, lots of audience participation and fun. H
e encourages children's participation by giving many of them the opportunity of volunteering as a Magician's Assistant. If you are looking to laugh and have a good time, this is the show for you.

For children.

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.

Sankofa Black Heritage Celebration at the John F. Germany Public Library

Saturday, February 22 at 1:30 p.m.
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa
FREE

Sankofa is an Akan symbol meaning "Go back and retrieve." This program will feature spoken word, African dance, "praise" dance, rap and African fashions.

Author Dee Brown, former Hillsborough High School graduate, will be on hand on to discuss his works and Mabilli and Angie B from community radio station WMNF 88.5 will also be part of the festivities.

For adults.

This program is part of the library's Black History Month celebration. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call 813-273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

No Fuss Foods: Easy Korean Cooking at the 78th Street Community Library

Saturday, February 22 at 1:00 p.m.
78th Street Community Library, 7605 Destin Drive, Tampa, 33619
FREE

Cooking delicious and nutritious meals does not take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. Join Rowena Sjovall of No Fuss Foods and learn easy and simple Korean dishes.

For adults.

Funded 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.

Dog and Baby Connection at the New Tampa Regional Library

Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
FREE

Join dog trainer, Amy Weeks, as she explains ways to keep young children safe in a home with a dog. Amy illustrates practices that parents of babies and toddlers can use to make the interaction between an established dog and the child safer and less stressful, both on the dog and the parents.

For adults.

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.

Gopher Tortoises and Their Burrows at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Wednesday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner
FREE

Children grades K to 5 will learn about gopher tortoises and their habitat. Each child will receive a workbook with craft ideas and activities.

Presented by Nancy Murrah of Wildlife Fundamentals.

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.