Super Science Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in
Valrico

FREE

The library turns into a science lab in this interactive, hands‐on science learning event. Children will learn how molecules form to make ice by painting with colored ice, creating ice and rock salt sculptures, and making their own ice cream.

For children in grades K to 5. Participants must register in person after 3 p.m. Limit of 30 participants.

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.

NaNoWriMo Author Talk With Gwen Rollings

Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa

FREE

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an annual creative writing project that encourages participants to tackle the challenge of writing 50,000 words of a novel during the month of November. Take a short writing break and find some inspiration at the library with a talk by Gwen Rollings, author of Seasons of a Woman, We Band of Sisters, and Help! My Husband Just Retired.

For adults and teens.

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

Internet: Malicious PC Software

Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa

FREE

Learn how to avoid common scams and pitfalls that can compromise security while surfing the Internet. Learn about different types of malicious software, how they get on a personal computer, how to remove them, and precautions to take when using the Internet.

For adults. Participants must register in person after 1 p.m. Limit of 12 participants.

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

Afro‐Punk Documentary

Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard in Tampa

FREE

This 66‐minute documentary explores issues of race identity as it highlights four African‐Americans living punk rock lifestyles in mostly Caucasian communities. A probing film, it addresses some of the deeper matters of African‐American musicians’ lives, including loneliness, exile, interracial dating and black power. Directed by James Spooner, featuring performances by Bad Brains, Tamar Kali, Cipher, and Ten Grand and including interviews with members of Fishbone, 247‐spyz, Dead Kennedys, Candiria, and Orange 9mm, this documentary captures the insight of a large musical community. A panel discussion led by WMNF 88.5 FM’s Alternative Music Director, Mike Bagley, will follow the screening.

For adults.

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.

Kandinsky Colored Pencils

Saturday, Nov. 17 at 12 p.m.

Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview

FREE

Art educator Minnette Webster will introduce tweens and teens to Kandinsky circles using colored pencil techniques inspired by the abstract works of Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky. All materials will be provided.

For teens in grades 5 to 12. Participants must register in advance by calling 813‐273‐3652. Limit of 20 participants.

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.

Kandinsky Colored Pencils

Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m.

Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview

FREE

Art educator Minnette Webster will introduce children to Kandinsky circles using colored pencil techniques inspired by the abstract works of Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky. All materials will be provided.

For children in grades 1 to 4. Participants must register in advance by calling 813‐273‐3652. Limit of 20 participants.

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.

Florida Wildlife Series

Friday, Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m.

SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin

FREE

Meet a park ranger from Hillsborough County’s Lettuce Lake Park, and learn more about Florida's wildlife. This month's topic is venomous Florida snakes.

For adults.

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.