Hillsborough County, Fla. (March 3, 2025) - Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for engaging, entertaining, and informative free programs for the entire family in February. 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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Book Discussion: "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy"
Join us for a discussion of "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" by Jamie Ford. The author of "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" returns with a powerful exploration of the love that binds one family across the generations. Recommended for adults.
- Wednesday, March 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618
- Tuesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lutz Branch Library, 101 West Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz, FL 33548
- Saturday, March 15, from 3 to 4 p.m. at New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
- Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. at John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Genealogy: Finding Female Ancestors
What do you do if you're researching a female ancestor pre-1900? Well, you have to get creative. Come learn how to track your female ancestors in this delightful genealogy course. Recommended for adults.
- Friday, March 7, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
- Monday, March 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. at New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647
- Thursday, March 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. at C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610
Movie Screening: Hidden Figures
Join us for the movie "Hidden Figures" (2016). Three female African American mathematicians provide crucial calculations for NASA's space race against the Soviets while dealing with the racist and sexist assumptions of their white co-workers. Rated PG. Intended for adults.
- Saturday, March 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618
- Friday, March 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
Ruskin Book Discussion: The First Ladies
Thursday, March 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr. SE, Ruskin, FL 33570
Join us for a discussion of "The First Ladies" by Marie Benedict. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women's rights and the power of education, civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt fight together for justice and equality, holding each other's hands through tragedy and triumph. Recommended for adults.