Hillsborough County, Fla. (September 3, 2024) - Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for engaging, entertaining, and informative free programs for the entire family in September. 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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Introduction to BrainFuse HelpNow for Teens
Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33596
Join library staff to learn about the online resource BrainFuse! Learn how to use their live tutoring, homework and study help, and college prep features. Recommended for teens. Registration recommended. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Deep Sea Adventure: Jellyfish
Get an up-close look at the fascinating world of jellyfish. Explorers will get to paint a bioluminescent jellyfish on canvas. Recommended for children ages 5 and up. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
- Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. at Town 'N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr. Ste. 120, Tampa, FL 33615
- Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610
Introduction to BrainFuse HelpNow for Parents
Monday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618
Join library staff to learn about the online resource BrainFuse! Parents can learn how to use the program's live tutoring, homework and study help, and college prep features to help their at-home students succeed. Recommended for adults. Registration is recommended and can be done through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Book Discussion: The Secret Book of Flora Lea
Monday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m.
Charles J. Fendig Public Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa, FL 33629
Join library staff for a discussion of "The Secret Book of Flora Lea" by Patti Callahan Henry. Recommended for adults.
3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Kids
Thursday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m.
North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 N. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33604
Learn the basics of 3D modeling with TinkerCAD. Recommended for children ages 6 to 12. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Teens
Thursday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647
Learn the basics of 3D modeling with TinkerCAD. Recommended for teens. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Art Shop
Students will shop for art supplies with their play money and be challenged to make a masterpiece while working within a budget. This program promotes financial literacy, decision-making, and creativity. Recommended for children ages 6 to 12. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
- Friday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
- Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa, FL 33592
Teen Writing Program: Tabletop Writing - World Buildings: NPCs
Saturday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.
Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr., S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570
The Ruskin Teen Tabletop Gaming Group is offering a Dungeons and Dragons 5e campaign. Recommended for teens. Registration is recommended and can be done through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Here There Be Dragons: Make Your Own Dragon Egg
Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.
West Tampa Branch Library, 2312 W. Union St., Tampa, FL 33607
Visitors can bring their families to learn about dragons in folklore from countries around the world. Attendees will then make their own dragon egg replicas to take home. Recommended for all ages. Registration is recommended and can be done through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Life Cycle of a Star - Nebula Spin Art
Visitors can learn about the life cycle of stars and then create their own nebula using paint and a salad spinner. Recommended for children. Recommended for all ages. Registration is recommended and can be done through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
- Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m. at Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr., S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570
- Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573
Career Exploration for Teens
Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610
Visitors can complete a quiz assessing their career interests and explore their career matches. Recommended for teens. Registration is recommended and can be done through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Grants - Writing Your Proposal
Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 E. Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
Grants can be a fantastic way to fund the start or growth of a small business. This month's library workshop focuses on writing a strong proposal to make a great case for an organization or program's funding request. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops for hands-on practice. The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public library invites entrepreneurs, business professionals, or anyone looking to add new knowledge and skills to their repertoire to join this session. Recommended for adults. Registration is recommended and can be done through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Augmented Reality
Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573
Mix creative, virtual environments with the real world through augmented reality (AR). Attendees can bring their own smart phone or tablet to participate and download the app: Quiver 3D Coloring App. Recommended for children. Registration is recommended and can be done through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.