Computer Boot Camp: Craigslist And eBay

Sunday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m.

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

FREE

This program is a hands-on guide to two of the most popular sites on the Internet: Craigslist and eBay. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended prerequisites for this program.

For adults. Participants must register in person after 12:30 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.

Windows Live Movie Maker: Video Holiday Cards

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.

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

FREE

Season's greetings! Learn how to use Windows Live Movie Maker to quickly make a video holiday card using photos and videos. Add sound, special effects, transitions and captions, and then share the movie directly to websites such as YouTube and Facebook.

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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

At two locations:

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, W. in Lutz

Friday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

What happens when children, dogs and books are brought together? The development of happy, confident children who love to read! Children take turns reading to an adorable certified therapy dog.

For children.

Presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International. 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.

Teen Reaping Training Challenge

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico

FREE

In this program, based on the novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, teens can compete with fellow teen tributes in challenges to represent their districts in the Reaping Training center. Prizes and refreshments will be provided.

For teens. Participants must register in advance at the Ask Me Kiosk or by calling 813-273-3652. Limit of 50 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 TGIO Party

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m.

West Tampa Branch Library,
2312 W. Union St. 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. Participants are invited to come celebrate their success and their status as a novelist with other Wrimos at our TGIO (Thank Goodness It’s Over) wrap-up party!

For families.

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

Internet: Introduction

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m.

78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Road in Tampa

FREE

Learn Internet basics and terminology.

For adults.

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

Family Motion Commotion

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m.

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

FREE

Move to the rhythm, dance to the beat! Shake and shimmy, tap those feet! Family time is motion time with this 30-minute program that incorporates music, literacy and fitness for the whole family.

For children and families.

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