Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2024) - Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for interesting, entertaining, and informative free programs for the entire family in January. The events listed below are only a sampling of the many scheduled. Find more listings under the "Events & Classes" tab at HCPLC.org.
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Money Smart for Kids: Part 1
Kids can participate in this two-part series and learn how to be money smart.
Thursday, Jan. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St. Tampa, FL 33613
Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m. at Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. Valrico, FL 33596
Recommended for ages 8 to 12. To register, visit the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Money Smart for Kids: Part 2
The second part of the two-part series for kids to learn how to be money smart.
Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 6 p.m. at SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Wy. Ruskin, FL 33573
Recommended for ages 8 to 12. To register, visit the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Genealogy for Kids
Create your own family tree with a little help.
Monday, Jan. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. Tampa, FL 33618
Saturday, Jan. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. Tampa, FL 33603
Thursday, Jan. 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa, FL 33602
Recommended for kids. To register, visit the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Children's Theatre: "The Inventive Princess of Floralee"
Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave. Tampa, FL 33611
Follow the princess of Floralee on the adventure of a lifetime as she searches for the kidnapped king kept in the clutches of a viciously vile and wrathfully wicked witch! Along the way, help the princess solve a variety of math, engineering, science, and even dance challenges as she uses her brain, wit, and sound judgment to find her father. This original, two-person, interactive fairy tale will have children thinking like scientists as they laugh, dance, and think critically about topics rooted in STEAM.
Recommended for kids. To register, visit the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition
Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m.
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610
Learn the many features and uses of this popular genealogy online resource. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Family History for Teens
Learn ways to research your family history. Recommended for teens.
Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. Valrico, FL 33596
Monday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. at C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610
To register, visit the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Fiero Code for Teens
Learn about life as a programmer from real-life coders and get started with Fiero Code. Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.
Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 6 a.m. at C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610
Monday, Jan. 22, at 4 p.m. at Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave. Tampa, FL 33603
To register, visit the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Career Exploration for Middle School Students
Explore potential careers and identify career options. Recommended for kids.
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 4:30 p.m. at Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Rd. Odessa, FL 33556
Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 4 p.m. at Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Rd., W. Lutz, FL 33548
Thursday, Jan. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610
Thursday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. at Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd. Tampa, FL 33626