This month a variety of programs are offered for children and adults at the local libraries
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2025) - Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for engaging, entertaining, and informative free programs for the entire family in August. 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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Come Write In
Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, FL, 33511
Let's work together on writing projects! Participate in word wars, pick a prompt out of a bowl, and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the library as you work to finish your writing project.
Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.
Curious About Cursive
Friday, Aug. 8, from 3 to 4 p.m.
78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Rd., Tampa, FL, 33619
Learn cursive. It is great for journaling, meditation, and reading historic documents!
Hone a new skill that can be implemented for making thoughtful gifts, meditation, and journaling. Learn to read and write in cursive for a deeper understanding of historic documents and an appreciation for the art of quality penmanship.
Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.
Engineering Challenge: Building for Hurricanes
Monday, Aug. 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL, 33602
In this engineering challenge, participants will learn the science behind hurricanes. They will then test their knowledge by attempting to build a tower that can resist a simulated hurricane.
Recommended for teens. Registration is recommended.
Star Gazers
Monday, Aug. 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33604
Join a nighttime adventure and learn about the stars to create your own constellation.
Recommended for children ages 6- 12. Registration is recommended. Be advised the room will be dark for a large portion of the program in order to see the constellations.
Video Game Coding & Design
Friday, Aug. 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL, 33611
Through the coding language of block/text coding, kids will utilize coding blocks to set their animated characters and scenes aglow with personality, motions, and boundless creativity.
Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
Blackout Poetry for Teens
Monday, Aug. 25, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL, 33613
Attendees will use existing text to create their own poems.
Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.
3D Modeling with TinkerCad
Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL, 33611
Learn the basics of 3D modeling with TinkerCAD.
Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration recommended.
The Art of Letter Writing
Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33610
Discover the history of letter writing and learn to write your own.
Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
Blackout Poetry
Saturday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to noon
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL, 33603
Attendees will use existing text to create their own poems.
Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.