Block Party!

Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.

Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, W. in Lutz

FREE

Kids use LEGO building blocks to build a creative, fun and interactive project. The library provides the LEGOs; kids provide the imagination!

For ages 5 to 14 years.

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.

Keep Your Boat Afloat: Suddenly In Command

Monday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Ahoy boaters! Join the U.S. Coast Guard for an informational workshop on boating skills and seamanship. The presentation will explain techniques and equipment boaters need to know to be safe on the water.

Co-sponsored by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Matter Matters!

Monday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.

Seffner-Mango Branch Library 410 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner

FREE

Atoms, molecules, changes of state, energy etc. are easily understood by Elementary and Middle School students when presented with dynamic demonstrations, kinesthetic activities, marshmallows and Hoberman Spheres!

Presented by Marcey Walsh. 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.

Vegetarianism: A Lifestyle You Can Live With and Raw Food Cooking Demonstration

Saturday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m.

SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin

FREE

If you are thinking about becoming a vegetarian or just want a better understanding this program is for you. If you are still interested at the end of the program you can receive a free "Vegetarian Starter Kit" that provides many useful tips and recipes for health.

Presented by Denise Anderson and Hussein Mourtada. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

Paws To Read

Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon Street in Plant City

FREE

The library's going to the dogs! Children are invited to practice reading to a certified therapy dog and enjoy a simple craft.

For children.

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

Silly Sam The Music Man

Thursday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

Silly Sam the Music Man performs an interactive music show that will get kids up and dancing, singing and learning about just how much fun music can be! There are instruments to play, silly songs to sing and a little magic thrown into the mix.

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.

SouthShore Needle People

Wednesdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 6:30 p.m.

SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin

FREE

Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners are welcome!

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